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Pizza
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Fast food
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Take-out
Philly's vegan pizzeria. Offers a variety of vegan pizza whole or by the slice, plus sandwiches like Philly cheesesteak, mushroom wrap, salads, and dessert. Reported close February 2022.
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507 S 6th St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 19147
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128 Reviews
First Review by Jamie Roberts
sriblet
Points +279
The Best Pizza/Sandwiches Ever. Period. - Edit
Since Blackbird opened, we've been there at least once a month. We've tried most things on the menu (all great), but by now we have our order down to a science - caesar salad, seitan cheesesteak, a slice of haymaker pizza (seitan sausagge, onions and oregano) and a slice of veggie supreme (peppers, onions, artichokes, olives and mushrooms). The crust is so good, and they do amazing things with Daiya. After having Blackbird, other vegan (and omni) pizzas can never live up!
Read moreAs for the location - we love the cozy pizzeria vibe and simple decor. Yes you get some South Street characters, but they are seriously half the fun! And the prices are reasonable and all of the staff are so nice. Easily worth a visit or two or three (a week).
Pros: Best Pizza, Best Cheesesteaks, Everything Else
Guest
·X·
Points +21840
Blackbird Pizzeria - Edit
A non-veg friend of mine heard I was going to Philly and immediately recommended the vegan Philly cheese steak from Blackbird. Thank goodness that I listened to him!
Read moreI'm going to start by saying, this was my favorite vegan Philly ever, that is until I went to Mi Lah a few days later...but it's still pretty amazing. When I ordered my food they immediately put it on the grill and cooked the seitan with Daiya cheese. The sandwich looked really good when they brought it to me and it tasted even better than it looked. The bread was really good as were all of the ingredients. I also ordered a vegan brownie from Vegan Treats, which was ok. Overall, Blackbird is in my top 3 for Philly. Such a great place!
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VeganLin
Points +95
Good Pizza - Edit
I have only been to Blackbird once and had a slice of their mushroom truffle pizza. I often don't like vegan cheese, but this was very tasty. The slices are a good size and I was satisfied with one slice. They rotate their offerings of pizza by the slice so not all of the menu options will be available if you don't want to order a whole pie. There is a decent amount of seating and service is friendly. They also had some vegan cupcakes for sale when I was there. I will definitely be back to try more of their pizza varieties.
Read morePros: Friendly service, Tasty pizza selections, All vegan
Cons: Location far from center city
Guest
places-in-pieces
Points +679
the best vegan pizzeria in the states - Edit
i always find a way to stop in blackbird when i'm in philly. every pizza style i've sampled there has been outstanding, and the smoked tofu cubano is my go to sandwich.
Read morePros: good food, good price, good folks
Cons: can be heavy
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John Kevin
Points +90
Gets Better Every Time - Edit
My first visit last Fall delivered the best vegan pizza I've had ("nacho" slice with avocado and carmelized onion) ... but that visit was ruined by DEAFENINGLY LOUD music (even by South Street standards)! One would think a vegan restaurant would strive for a more pleasant atmosphere. Still, I can't resist the place and the food always delivers. They seem to have cleaned it up/scrubbed it down a bit, too. Blackbird delivers vegan comfort food that tops all the rest. I just don't want to guy deaf while getting my fix, though.
Read morePros: Food, Prices, People
Cons: Atmosphere
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Herbiv4
Points +1869
Finally! - Edit
An all vegan pizzeria...need I say more???? I had a slice of the veggie supreme for lunch and carried out the seitan cheesesteak to eat later for dinner. I love the variety of pizza choices and am in love with this place. My pizza was out of this world! The cheesesteak did leave something to be desired, though. It was lacking seasoning - so it did end up being a disappointment. But I will be returning during my next Philly trip to get some more of that yummy pizza!
Read morePros: good variety, good prices, plenty of street parking
Cons: some choices lack seasoning
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thevegantwins
Points +91
Fantastic! - Edit
The best vegan pizza I have ever eaten, better than NYC or NJ establishments. The staff is friendly and I love that they don't use meat analogues, just homemade, delicious seitan. The staff is friendly and the toilet is clean and large, which is a huge plus when eating out with children.
Read moreMy only complaint is that I wish they had desserts that were not Vegan Treats. Those desserts are just way too junky. If they are looking for a wonderful, vegan baker, they should check out Wildflower Vegan in Millville, NJ. Awesome vegan desserts with some healthier ingredients.
Pros: Excellent food, Friendly staff, Great variety
Cons: Food can come out haphazardly, Vegan Treats desserts are horrible, Wish they had tea/coffee
sgoodmanesq
Thanks for pointing out that those are Vegan Treat deserts. I will not eat them as they contain hydrogenated oils.
Read moreGuest
hfgkap
Points +27
Best sandwiches. - Edit
I always try to go here when I'm in Philly. The menu is creative, fresh and inspiring. The pizza is very good (I'm partial to the mushroom). However, the sandwiches are what really rock my socks off!! The Cubano is D I V I N E! Best whoopie pies too. Also the staff isn't stuck up and they are attentive, always appreciated. Good music.
Read morePros: Fresh ingrediants, Sandwiches rule, Relaxing atmosphere
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KATHLEEN W.
Points +92
The BEST vegan pizza & sandwiches! - Edit
I love Blackbird. The food is amazing. Everything off the menu tastes great- pizza, sandwiches, fries, etc. They even have Vegan Treats for dessert. The "decor" isn't very nice, but the food makes up for it.
Read morePros: food, price
Cons: decor
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sgoodmanesq
Points +56
Good pizza and sandwich spot - Edit
Truly innovative and creative pizzas rotated on a daily basis. The sandwiches are also excellent. Although not exactly health food, it's probably the best vegan pizza place I've tried on the east coast and the best New York style vegan pizza I've ever had. I would recommend walking down South street to Whole Foods for dessert. This Whole Foods location had an amazing selection of vegan desserts, more so than any other location I've visited.
Read moreGuest
vgnhrt
Points +32
YUM!!! - Edit
We absolutely love this place, we visit it every time we're in Philly. Delicious pizza & sandwiches, and the desserts (by Vegan Treats) are amazing.
Read moreYes it's a dive like everyone else has stated, but the food more than makes up for that. I highly recommend giving this place a try.
Guest
C.Icore
Points +43
Not for everyone - Edit
My husband and I visited Blackbird with our daughter this week during our visit to Philly. This place isn't for everyone. Located in a shabby little hole in the wall with no air conditioning, the atmosphere leaves one wondering if you should just back out. My daughter noticed a sign on the wall speaking about a violent sex offender and we realized this wasn't the kind of place we would ever visit again.
Read moreBut let's talk about the food. We were hungry and wanted to get to a tour around the corner. So sticking it out, we tried to order. YOU CAN NOT ORDER OFF THE MENU. The pizza is sold by the slice and you can only have what they have available. So the menu you see online and might have your heart set for, isn't always what you get. The pizza was DRY and didn't have a lot of flavor. My hubby ordered the cheesesteak and it was served about 20 minutes after our pizza slices. The Philly was bland and dry, not any effort put into it.
The service.. wow.. If you are a 20 year old college student, it might be ok. But otherwise, I would rather not see your [censored] cheeks hanging out of your jumper while I am having dinner with my family. And please, guys.. wake up and focus on the customers and not each other.
We ended up being late for our tour and disappointed with our dinner.
We should have just left when we walked in and went to one of the places around the corner with other customers.
I wanted to give this place a 1 cow, but happy cow doesn't allow this. So..2 unhappy cows.
Pros: good fries
Cons: expensive, dirty, poor food
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veganshmegan
Points +60
outstanding - Edit
I have to agree with supervegan that the cubano and bbq mushroom are amazing, really delicious sandwiches. It doesn't stop there though, I have tried all of the sandwiches and they are all first rate, the cheese steak is the new standard in Philly. Contrary to what the reviewer bellow me said, I found it very tasty, especially with hot sauce drizzled on top. As other people have pointed out, the crust is fantastic, though sometimes it can seem like there is a bit much of it relative to the other ingredients. However, this is a minor issue, as the pizza tastes great and the creative combinations are delightful. I must say that the first few times I went here the guy who took my order seemed apathetic and was not at all pleasant, but lately there have been new people behind the counter and they have been outstanding. If you ever find yourself in the Philly area, you owe it to yourself to go here. Really, you have to.
Read morePros: great sandwiches, great pizza, clean and welcoming
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conniex721
Points +136
Worth a Second Shot - Edit
I love that this place is 100% vegan! They also use compostable silverware; a nice touch. I had the BBQ pizza. I thought it could have used more sauce. While the crust was delicious there was too much of it relative to the other toppings. The fries were fantastic, best I've had in a while. I also tried the chocolate cake, which was a bit too sweet for me, but I'm not a big cake fan. The peanut butter cup brownie and pumpkin whoopie pie were both fantastic. I'd definitely come back but I want more (dare I say it?) grease on my pizza!
Read morePros: All Vegan, Creative Menu, Great Desserts
Cons: Not enough toppings, Too dry
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jacqui2
Points +146
Not as nice as I'd hoped - Edit
This place got an excellent review for vegan cheesesteaks in the local paper so whilst I was visiting Philly I popped in. Easy to find, somewhere to sit and prices seemed reasonable. However, the music was way too loud, the table was sticky, foodwise - a disappointment, the pizza was dry and tasteless and my vegan cheesesteak was the most greasiest, tasteless thing I have ever eaten. I guess it just didn't suit my European palate as the place was pretty popular with locals.
Read morePros: Cafe style, Easy to find
Cons: Noisy, Greasy food, Dry pizza
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lfusfeld
Points +268
yum - Edit
Love this place. The owners are really nice. The food is really delicious. I wish they offered whole wheat and more salad options so that I could eat there more often.
Read morePros: delicious
Cons: cold, weekend traffic and parking, no whole wheat options
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FUZZYGUY828
Points +75
Bring your blanket - Edit
I think the experience would have been better had the heater been working.
Read moreAlso, the Pizza needs more oil and more sauce on it.
I felt it was a little under cooked.
I think this store has potential. It has good spirit and needs to have a more colorful promotion in Philly.
It is a nice place to eat lunch in the Spring.
Pros: MEnu, Seating, Pricing
Cons: Freezing, Pizza needs oil, area
Guest
JMcCleary
Points +330
Impressive pizza and sandwiches - Edit
I've gotten takeout a few times from Blackbird. The pizza is really good with an excellent crust. But I really love the sandwiches which are creative and interesting. The tofu cubano is my favorite by far. The fries are delicious too. I just wish they were located closer to where I live!
Read morePros: vegan pizza!
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supervegan
Points +154
Dream come true. - Edit
Their tofu cubano and bbq mushroom sandwich are all I want/need in life. The pepperoni pizza is great too. They also make some really fun and interesting gourmet pies. I do hope they'll expand the menu a little, though. I want Sicilian pizza! And more vegan cheese options, at least for whole pie orders. Daiya is OK, but it gives several of my vegan friends stomach troubles and they never want to go in for a whole pie with me!
Read morePros: all-vegan, friendly staff, gourmet toppings
Cons: only uses Daiya cheese
Guest
Jamie Roberts
Points +324
The BBQ Portabello Sandwich is Fantastic! - Edit
This is a nice avante-guard little pizza place just off South Street with a terrific variety of pizza (topped with Daiya cheese), superb sandwich offerings and some yummy desserts. Whenever we're in the area, we'll be heading back.
Read moreIt would be nice to see a non-Daiya tomato pie offered.
Pros: Excellent Food, Friendly Staff, Variety
Cons: Parking in the area is rough.
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