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Vegan
American
Fast food
Take-out
Asian
A fast food takeout vegan restaurant. Offers cheese steaks, egg rolls, milkshakes, loaded nachos, loaded fries, desserts, and more. Family, black-owned & operated. Open Tue-Thu 11:30am-7:00pm, Fri 11:30am-9:00pm, Sat 12:00pm-9:00pm. Closed Sun-Wed.
55 Reviews
First Review by turtleveg
jkaye10
Points +71
Update: 8/24 chicken philly is the best!Not sure what’s going on here - Edit
Update 8/24 : I guess every place has off days but I tried the new chicken philly and it’s so good! But one time i ordered and there wasn’t much chicken and the next time it seems like double the size 🤷🏻♀️ sadly inconsistent but oh well the chicken philly is where it’s at
Read moreThe first few times I tried this place, I really liked it. Over the years though, it seems to get worse. I usually get the philly with everything. It comes with some kind of fake meat- not sure what kind- mushrooms, peppers, onions, and cheese sauce. They usually put some seasoning on top but I get it without that bc I watch my sodium intake. I like how you can get the fries without seasoning too, for the sodium reason. A lot of times I eat half and save the other half for later - either later in the day or the next day. Somehow it just tastes really bad as leftovers so I would advise against that. But this time, yesterday, I tried the filling of the philly, alone , it had no cheese or mayo on it, and it just did not taste good. The fries are also not that great, I know a previous time, it seemed like the oil was old. Also, I tried the peanut butter blondie milkshake for the first time, and it had a very off taste, I didn’t have more than 2 sips. Maybe it’s the ice cream they use? Just something off.
Updated from previous review on 2023-10-02
Pros: portion sizes
Cons: just doesn’t taste the best
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veronicasvegan
Points +16
Love this place! - Edit
We are traveling down the east coast from CT to FL and we decided to stop in Richmond, VA to try this amazing vegan spot. I’m SO glad we did. The service was friendly and fast and the food was absolutely divine. I’m gluten free so I got my lentil burger in a lettuce wrap and it was incredible. The lentil nuggets and Philly tater tots were also amazing. If we’re ever in Richmond again we will definitely be stopping here again.
Read morePros: Service, Options , Flavor
Cons: No seating
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VeganbyChoice
Points +1762
Comfort food + - Edit
First time here. Street parking found pretty easily. You can walk in and order at the counter. Dine in is not an option. Super friendly service. I was confused on what to order so I tried the Philly vegan sampler which comes with the egg roll The Philly cheesesteak fries and a small Philly cheesesteak which comes the size of a hotdog bun. Very flavorful. Nice serving size. Would definitely get it again. I also had their strawberry milkshake, which was absolutely amazing. 100% would get that one again as well.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-08-16
Pros: Friendly service , Great serving size, Reasonably priced
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AprilPost
Points +22
Underwhelmed - Edit
I hate to write anything “negative” about any all vegan establishment but want to share my honest constructive feedback. I ordered what was listed as two of the most popular dishes: Philly Supreme Cheesesteak Sandwich & Cheeseburger Quesadilla
Read moreI started with the quesadilla and instantly could tell it was made with beyond meat crumbles (which I get) but personally always ideally prefer something less processed/original or homemade when ordering from a vegan restaurant. I personally have a bad past with beyond meat and therefore couldn’t get myself to finish the quesadilla /:
I was excited to try the Philly sando. It looked and smelled great but again upon my first bite it tasted the same as the quesadilla in sense of beyond meat & processed cheese. To me it tasted far over seasoned and too salty for my liking. Again, couldn’t truly eat it.
I have good feeling that other non pho meat items I would enjoy far more. I plan on giving it a second go eventually
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ghoulishboy
Points +70
Wow. Wow. Wow. - Edit
I'm a vegan touring musician, which can sometimes be a little bit difficult. But places like Philly Vegan make it worth it for when I find a spot that has everything I could hope for. I got the supreme cheese steak sandwich and an order of the apple pie egg rolls. Holy cow. Easily one of the best cheese steak sandwiches I've ever had.l, vegan or otherwise. And the apple pie egg rolls? Dipping them in the I closed cinnamon sugar compote created one of the best desserts I've ever had on the road. Thank you, Philly Vegan!
Read morePros: Food, Price
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kirsten.ableson
Points +146
Unimpressive vegan fare - carry out/delivery only. - Edit
First time visiting Philly Vegan. The portions are HUGE- easily enough for two. I had the classic Philly sandwich with everything, but it didn’t seem to have any green peppers. I also tried the onion rings. Both items were edible, but under-seasoned, and the rings were a bit brown (but not burned). I was disappointed in the taste and won’t visit this restaurant again.
Read morePros: Ease of ordering
Cons: No tables: pick up or delivery only, Under-seasoned , Overcooked.
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DanielleConnolly
Points +57
lots of food - Edit
overall: amazing.
Read moregreat amount of food for the price. we got the sampler chocolate oreo delight and the cheeseburger quesadilla.
our favorites were the loaded fries and the quesadilla. great flavor.
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GalePerry
Points +43
Depends on the day - Edit
I do like the options yet, but probably not the best. If you have cardio concerns, somedays the food is very salty. Others are good.
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Calaverasgrande
Points +34
Good, not great. - Edit
I've been here a few times. I live very close, and it was pretty much the only vegan take out in the whole area until recently.
Read moreThe food is good not great. I see what they are going for here with the whole vegan junk food angle. This is not that I and I vegan place where everything is alive and full of healthy enzymes and vitamins. This is that place you eat at once in a while only as an indulgence.
The philly is a huge gut bomb. It was pretty good, but I was kind of bummed at the ratio of peppers/onions/mushrooms to fake meat. I've gotten vegetarian Phillies at many other places. Some even in Philadelphia itself. And the veggies usually make up a larger ratio of the sandwich. That can be a plus though. I'm sure fake meat costs more than onions!
Their vegan burgers are pretty good. It seems like they went out of their way to pick the right ingredients to make a good sandwich with that one. The bun, condiments, burger etc are all just right.
Fries here are mixed bag. They are really good when you get a good one. But every time I go here I walk away with a container that seems almost half full with little hard pieces of almost-fries.
Also the service is exceptionally rude. They demand you inspect your order than sign a little piece of paper to prove you witnessed your order was right.
I dont know if they are getting scammed on Grubhub or something but its not my fault. If I do go back here I'm going to take apart my sandwich on the counter and take photos. Then ask them to sign off on those. That is how weird it feels.
Pros: burgers, fries
Cons: rude staff, fries, prices
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Ericaaaaaa
Points +54
Amazing food, wonderful people - Edit
LOVE the food here. It has so much flavor! The owners and employees are wonderful, as well. They often do "pay what you can" days to feed the community. Try the Philly cheesesteak fries!
Read morePros: Delicious food, Good portions, Community focused
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111artsgallery
Points +1140
To go - Edit
Stoped in orderd at counter short 10 minute waite biggest Philly cheese I’ve ever had and super good fruity lemonade
Read morePros: All vegan , Huge portion , Fast sevice reasonably priced
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HappyCow305
Points +30
Try their entire menu ! Wow 😯 - Edit
Amazing onion rings 👌 pure perfection
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JayJay10
Points +241
Oh my yummness - Edit
I haven’t had a Philly cheesesteak in a long time. So to find a vegan one here in my home state. The people here were so friendly & welcoming. I would definitely recommend whether you’re vegan or not.
Read morePros: Fully vegan , Black owned small business , In house made ice cream for their shakes
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katie.18
Points +64
The literal best - Edit
Okay, this is THE best vegan sandwich I’ve ever had. Still haven’t found something that’s topped it. Highly recommend trying the oh rings and the double lentil burger!
Read morePros: Reasonably priced, Vegan milkshakes! , Friendly service!
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andrewseffrood
Points +113
Impressive - Edit
I had the Philly Cheesesteak sandwich and it was probably the biggest sandwich that I’ve ever had. My date had the egg rolls and loved them! The service was friendly and I would definitely return!
Read morePros: Huge selection, Very friendly , Fast and hot!
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Chandler_
Points +75
Phenomenal!! - Edit
Absolutely delicious vegan food. A lot of the items on the menu seem to be made from scratch (cheese sauce, ice cream). Huge portions at a decent price. Friendly staff. Take out only. Definitely recommend.
Read morePros: Portions, Selection, Quality
Cons: Parking, Take-out only
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DuckDad
Points +33
Good stuff! - Edit
Reasonably priced, pretty tasty vegan fast food stuffs. The cheessteak hit the spot, the fries were good, the shakes were good. All around solid vegan place in Richmond.
Read more1VeganChik
They really are great !
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DENISEJOSEPH
Points +15
Delicious! - Edit
I have only been vegan 2 weeks and are decided to check out this establishment due to the five-star reviews and I definitely found out why they have five star reviews. The customer service was incredible and the food was even more incredible. If this is what all vegan food tastes like, I will never have another reason to eat a piece of meat. I am definitely looking forward to trying everything else on the menu and continuing on my journey to a healthier lifestyle.
Read morePros: Fast service , Absolutely Delicious , Great customer service
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FairfaxVeganFam
Points +391
Didn’t hit the spot for me - Edit
Super peppery! But that’s a personal taste thing!
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miajadynt
Points +20
Delicious! - Edit
Only waited about 10 minutes for my food and it's SO good! I'm a new vegan and this place has made the transition even sweeter!
Read morePros: Nut-free options, All vegan
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melonmart
Points +73
Hole in the wall with really good food - Edit
The full-sized Philly sandwich is ginormous and nearly impossible to actually pick up and eat without needing a change of clothes afterwards, but it is so damn good! I was in a food coma the entire rest of the day.
Read morePros: Generous portions
Cons: Takeout only , Street parking
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BrittneyDauley
Points +40
Amazing - Edit
The cheeseburger quesadilla and philly egg rolls were so unexpectedly delicious. I was a little skeptical because weird combo, right? GET THEM
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Aspen
Points +294
Completely vegan menu - Edit
Local place with a very authentic menu. Line was reasonable and food was prepared in about 10 minutes. Most of the customers were local and the staff seem to recognize everybody by name.
Read morePros: Authentic Philly food, People are very friendly, Restaurant is clean
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JasonManias
Points +1387
Great comfort food - Edit
Got the Philly sampler. Pretty sure I recognized Beyond as the meat they used so if you like that taste then this place is for you. Very well seasoned, I could have been happy just eating those peppers and onions alone. Everything was well covered in a nice cheesy sauce. So amazing
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AnnetteAntoniazzi
Points +58
So stinkin’ good! - Edit
Literally. The magical scents emanating from Philly Vegan waft for blocks. We got the supreme cheesesteak, onion rings with cheese sauce, chhuy burger, and roll sampler. The philly was perfect down to the grilled hoagie. Great flavor, ratio of components…all the things! The cook on the burger was 👌 Portions were generous. Can’t say enough good things.
Read morePros: Perfectly seasoned everything, Great textures , Generous portions
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Felish123
Points +353
Vegan Philly cheesesteak! - Edit
Wow. What amazing food and creative dishes they have! The customer service is great too!
Read morePros: Lots of creative dishes , Great customer service
Cons: No seating
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Ioana3
Points +625
Lovely & huge portions - Edit
Fully vegan takeaway place with absolutely huge portions! An absolute favourite was the vegan philly sampler, where you can try a bit of everything - philly cheesesteak slider, egg roll and loaded fries, delicious
Read morePros: The sampler!
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