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Bar serving small plates plus cocktails and bottled beers - may have an age requirement, check ahead. Host happy hour weekdays. Kitchen open til 1am. Sister business to HipCityVeg. Main menu isn't available past 11pm on weekdays and 12am on weekends. Then a late night menu is available until 1am. There is an age requirement to sit at the bar but not at the tables. Open Mon-Thu 4:00pm-11:00pm, Fri-Sat 4:00pm-2:00am, Sun 4:00pm-11:00pm.
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131 S 13th St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 19107
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Last update on 02 Jan 2025 by OperationChowhound
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Added by eravencroft on 09 May 2014
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191 Reviews
First Review by s1ave4sing1n
Tmoss682
Points +4405
A Vegan Bar! - Edit
It was genuinely nice to order any drink and know it was vegan. Our bartender was amazing. He was raw and explained a lot about that type of diet. We didn't try the food but from what we saw, it seemed a little small for the price. The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming. I would recommend it to anyone visiting the city.
Read morePros: Location
Cons: Pricey
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devonvolpe
Points +293
Awesome menu and even better cocktails - Edit
The food here is great for indulging and comfort favorites. For me the real highlight is the unique and extremely well made cocktails, as well as the romantic, moody ambiance. A reservation is definitely recommended because this place is a local hit and usually has long waits.
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megness
Points +24
Fantastic Gourmet Menu - Edit
The whole restaurant menu is vegan, so that’s a joy just to begin with! We had some Shishido peppers, mac & cheese, spicy tofu, and calamari made from mushrooms. It was all really delicious and unlike Veg, the other local Philly fancy vegan restaurant, we had 2 tapas plates each and it was enough to fill us up. At Veg we had to have about four each and it cost around $200 for 2 of us. Our bill for 2 at Charlie Was a Sinner for 4 small plates and a dessert was ~$80. Delicious!!! Great service too.
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StephanieLanger
Points +1092
Warm and cozy - Edit
Husband and I came here for a little late night evening drink recently. I loved the Minty Milkshake, it was delicious. I thought the service was good.
Read morePros: Interesting vegan Cocktails
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DianeMM
Points +1803
What a treat! - Edit
Difficult making a decision (even from the smaller gluten free menu!); so many choices!! My husband and I shared 5 small plates (he is a meat eater and could not believe the lamb and calamari was plant based!) and took a lot of food home. You will not be disappointed!
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VeganCatMomma
Points +687
Great Birthday Meal - Edit
I went here in August for my 18th birthday and the food was terrific! The portions were small, but what do you expect from a place with a primary focus on alcohol? They gave me a free scoop of sorbet of my choice because it was my birthday. Their Mac and cheese and mocktails are simply divine! I hope I can come back around at some point before my move!
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laura8it
Points +708
Good Monday option - Edit
I’d heard about this for years and was excited to finally visit while I was in town for work. As a bonus, it was pretty much the only place open on a monday night. The calamari and hasselback potato were both great, and the fried chicken and lava cake were good, as well as the cocktails. The overall experience was good and I’d recommend it, but for the price, Vedge is better.
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MichelleP36
Points +2170
Good food, poor service - Edit
We started out with the potato croquettes, which were phenomenal, and then it was downhill from there. The bao buns were next best, and then we felt the lamb, sweet potato, taco, and drinks were pretty average. Service was rather poor, which put a damper on the experience. With all the amazing vegan restaurants in philly, we will probably not come back to this place.
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DTS
Points +1627
Awesome team dinner - Edit
Tasty Team dinner, loved the “crab” cakes, crispy tofu, shishito peppers and Maitake “calamari” with kale 🌱
Read moreDelicious Drink: Army Navy
My colleague had a birthday and they bright a wonderful sorbet with a candle after we paid
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PC12345
Points +177
Good food as usual - Edit
My daughter and I went there the other night. We ordered nine different items and had three different drinks. All were great.
Read morePros: Consistently good food, Good house drinks, Good service
Cons: Not introvert friendly (it was full capacity), The tables are close together, A little too dark for my old eyes to see the menu
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JoshBrooks
Points +36
Blast from the past - Edit
Went here a few years ago. It was an amazing place. The scene is very inviting with great food, workers, drinks and a close romantic dining setting. I would recommend this place to anyone wanting to have a great dining experience with drinks.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-10-26
Pros: Vegan, Setting, Drinks
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LEGirard
Points +198
Excellent food in Quaint Environment - Edit
Visiting for business, we seek out 100% vegan restaurants with gluten-free options such as “Charlie was a sinner”. It was a pleasant surprise to find out that they provide a separate gluten-free menu. We tried the castelvetrano olives & red grapes(yum), the ricotta with crudités (excellent), and the sautéed chard with massaman curry (absolutely delicious). And we had a great time with Gwen our server. She totally helped make our visit to the restaurant fun and light-hearted.
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hdeweyh
Points +141
Cozy vegan cocktails and more - Edit
Great food but it's really a special place like an old fashioned cocktail lounge. Really intimate and welcome in a time where everything looks like a chain (even if it isn't!) Great cocktail menu and plenty of food options to suit everyone. The aged cashew cheese (camembert maybe?) was a real highlight. The Korean tofu was also excellent.
Read morePros: Great unique ambiance, Fantastic food, Great drinks
Cons: Pricey but not exceptional for comparable non veg
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ArmitageBigend
Points +263
Best vegan food I've ever had - Edit
I've eaten vegan food all over the country, and Charlie Was a Sinner has by far the absolute best food I've ever had. The meatballs and ricotta were delicious, and the zucchini "crabcake" sliders were perfect and the atmosphere was wonderful. Small and cozy, the service was great as well. I really can't hype this place up enough. And, the prices were incredibly reasonable, I was blown away!
Read morePros: Incredible food, Wonderful atmosphere , Great staff
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Rmpar
Points +50
Unique & Delicious - Edit
Delicious and unique spot with 100% vegan menu. Strong drinks and loved the atmosphere.
Read morePros: All vegan, Strong drinks
Cons: Expensive
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MycalaKembring
Points +1022
Food was good, server was unpleasant - Edit
If I could do 2-1/2 stars that's a better indication. I love small plates restaurants and we were prepared to dig on but our waiter clearly made up his mind he wasn't going to like us, and we decided after the first course to go elsewhere.
Read morePros: Happy hour menu had some good items , The zucchini "crab cake" slider was excellent , Variety of interesting menu options
Cons: Waiter actually told us we didn't order much, Unfriendly staff overall , Very cramped seating
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VeganbyChoice
Points +1763
Dark and snug - Edit
Metered Street parking or garage parking. Busy area. Lots of food choices around but this is a great Began spot. I started with caramelized eggplant bao buns and wow was that a great choice to start with. Packed a nice little kick. Serving size of three buns. I asked for help choosing between Charlie house fries and potato croquettes. They w was no hesitation and so the potato croquettes were next. Crispy on the outside. Fluffy on the inside. Delicious. I moved into the oyster mushroom fried “calamari”. The crispy kale was crispy … I may have waited to long for the “calamari” because it wasn’t as crispy. It was still good. Worth trying again. I finished my meal with the Turkish “lamb” kofta. It was good but much smaller than I expected (two baby skewers). Very much worth your time and I am looking forward to coming back here again
Read morePros: Delicious, Many different types of vegan options, Nice atmosphere
Cons: Small serving sizes
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JohnDundon
Points +82
Foodie heaven - Edit
The food, drinks, service, and vibe were outstanding. If you're in a vegan food rut, definitely treat yourself and whomever else to a night out here
Read morePros: Creative menu, Date night vibe, Extensive craft cocktail choices
Cons: Small tables
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The_Inked_Bird
Points +359
Get the ricotta - Edit
We got these potato croquettes that tasted like smiley fries, their baby lobster rolls were pretty good..but the ricotta was the best part
Read moreCons: Very expensive , Not enough seating, Small portions
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lessdoug
Points +759
Always good date spot - Edit
Very expensive, small servings, but very delicious. Much prefer eating outside if available.
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RavenousRabbit
Points +452
Tasty, fresh and fast - Edit
The staff was Friendly & accommodating despite us being a little high maintenance. We had a rez, left cause it was too cramped, crowded and noisy, so they put us on the list to get the next outdoor table. The table was right next to the road, like I mean 1 ft from the cars passing by & my guy wanted to go back in, so they gave us a little spot in the front corner, which was pretty peaceful comparatively. We Had the Artichoke Frites, Zucchini Crab Cakes, and the potato Gnocchi and meatballs. Great, except the artichokes tasted like nothing, so did the dipping sauce and the batter/fried outer bit. Gnocchi was delicious with slivered fennel and tomato and some kind of cream sauce, but the meatballs were impossible, which I dislike (raised veg, so not interested in realistic faux meat) The slider was delish! Love when things are original and made from veggies. It came with some house made chips. Tasty, but slightly overdone and unevenly salted.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-08-19
Pros: All vegan , Fast , Friendly service
Cons: Crowded, cramped and loud , Some dishes are bland
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woodlewis
Points +494
Didn’t live up to my expectations - Edit
To be fair, we got takeout because of Covid to eat in a park, and I don’t think all the sauces and presentation really traveled well. That said, I have been really hyped about this restaurant and eager to try it, and no one in the family really loved any of the dishes. Exciting menu descriptions, but the actual items fell flat. We got the tamal, spicy fries, mezze, Mac and cheese.
Read morePros: Cute, hip vibe
Cons: Expensive , Nothing wowed, Even the mac & cheese disappointed
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Zebrina
Points +39
Love the ambiance - Edit
Had the mushroom “calamari,” curry, and peach crepes. Everything was great and waitress was pleasant!
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brokenbow1
Points +131
Meh? - Edit
The foods we had were all... alright? Nothing was exceptional and the atmosphere was just constant loud chatter with all the tables packed close together. There are better, less packed vegan restaurants in the city at the same price point, or even cheaper. The grilled asparagus dish came with three spears of asparagus.
Read moreCons: Crowded, loud atmosphere
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ravendearly
Points +109
SO GOOD!!! - Edit
I wish I had enough time in Philly to try more of the menu. I loved the vibe, drinks & alllll of my food. Easy to order lots & share everything with a friend or two.
Read morePros: All veg!, Quality, Drinks
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maririta
Points +45
My favorite vegan restaurant. I love the ambiance, food, and drinks. - Edit
Top notch vegan food and classic cocktails right in the heart of the city. There is also a new ice cream shop on the corner.
Read morePros: All vegan , Classic cocktails, Atmosphere
Cons: Staff isn’t like those during pre pandemic. , Reservations fill up fast.
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BBeets
Points +46
Overhyped, but fine - Edit
The quality of ingredients and preparation was just not what I expected. All meats were Beyond and a few ingredients I tried tasted like they were out of a can. Also really salty food. Didn’t try the cocktails though and they looked pretty good. Judge for yourself…
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-06-26
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