Vegan
American
Take-out
Bakery
Breakfast
A dinerette and coffee shop in the Passyunk Avenue neighborhood. Fully vegan since early-2017. Menu offers breakfast sandwiches, pancakes, scrambles, waffles, donuts as well as a variety of other lunch entrees and sandwiches. Various plant milks available for coffee drinks. Confirmed open May 2020. Open Wed-Sun 8:00am-2:00pm.
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1401 S 12th St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 19147
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Last update on 29 Sep 2020 by MarissaD'Elia
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Added by eravencroft on 27 May 2016
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114 Reviews
First Review by BostonVegan
amay55
Points +48
I’d be there every day if I lived closer! - Edit
Went here for the first time for breakfast today, honestly I wish I could go back for dinner. I just want to try everything they offer. I just got fairly simple, the breakfast boost toast. I honestly wasn’t expecting much, but I looooved it. Oh man!!! I guess they limit the menu until 10 AM, and at that point it got busy pretty quickly. I am glad we were there before the rush (but I will also go back after 10 to try EVERYTHING THEY OFFER 😍)
Read morePros: All vegan, no worries!
Cons: Not a ton of seating, Didn’t realize they had a limited menu until 10AM
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naturalveganyogi
Points +28
The Tasty was TASTY!!!! - Edit
I loved the vibe, although it was busy, there was still a cozy feel that felt welcoming... more importantly, the food was delicious!! I had the breakfast burrito with tots, the sour cream tastes just like non-vegan sour cream, I loved it!! My fiancé had the French toast with tots and he loved his food as well. We will definitely be adding The Tasty to the top of our list of vegan dining options, it is amazing!!!
Read morePros: Everything is vegan , Pricing is reasonable , Lots of different options
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ultra*runner
Points +280
Omg The best I’ve ever eaten!!! - Edit
Their custom tofu scramble & soy patty sausage was the best I’ve ever eaten. Seriously. A must go!
Read morePros: Incredible food.
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jmacks
Points +42
comfy hangout comfy food - Edit
great spot to go for a comfort meal and friendly atmosphere. cute little diner spot with meals for any time of day, good doughnuts and other pastries look delicious. you can get endless coffee and definitely feel at home away from home at this place.
Read morePros: comfort food, all vegan diner, coffee and donuts!
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happycowshappyearth
Points +199
Very Tasty - Edit
Enjoyed a comfy satisfying vegan breakfast on a busy Saturday morning. Brought home too many DONUTS!!
Read morePros: Delicious all vegan american diner, Cute ambiance, decent employees, busy but quick, Donuts!!!!!!!!vegan donuts!!!!!nom nom
Cons: No mustard- a vegan staple!, small space-so do take out if you're over 5 peopl, parking -well its Philly
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wiltravel4veganyumEz
Points +35
Delicious Brunch at reasonable prices - Edit
Great little place, great menu, glad I found the place as it’s really hard to find good vegan breakfasts.
Read morePros: All vegan, Great service, Reasonable prices
Cons: Full menu doesn’t start till 10am
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ASzmodis
Points +230
In Love - Edit
Visited during a snowstorm and could have sat there all day with the bottomless coffee. The diner atmosphere is perfect and the food was equally delicious.
Read morePros: Good Vibes, Excellent Food, Large Portions
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lolamilder
Points +45
the mostly tasty - Edit
i know a couple people who call this the not tasty, but i give it more credit. the menu is includes sweet and savory meals like pancakes, eggs, chicken, all vegan in a very american style. some of their items like the egg just miss the mark.. just kinda off compared to the real deal. however, the pancakes, french toast, pastries, that stuff is generally safe and w delicious leftovers!
Read morePros: lots of vegan options , awesome interior
Cons: pricey , not all great food
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whichdanielle
Points +34
So good, I came back twice! - Edit
Came for breakfast (tofu egg and cheese with soysauge on a Philly muffin with tots on the side) and enjoyed it so much that I came back the next day for a late lunch (and ordered the same damn thing!) Oh, and the peanut butter, cereal, chocolate bar was so good too!
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Delicious food, Felt comfortable as soon as I walked in the door
Cons: Dark bathroom but who cares?
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Nunzi
Points +164
Hot and cold, but nowhere to sit and sweat - Edit
My significant other and I went to The Tasty for coffee mainly as we already had breakfast earlier in the day, but we shared the Chikn and Waffle.
Read moreShe got the Matcha latte, and I got a Macademia (mylk) Latte. Both were good, not too sweet, Matcha wasnt very sweet which was good.
The chikn and waffle was good.. but the chicken was so crispy I could barely cut through it and lacked some seasoning. And additionally the syrup that they had was a "pancake" syrup.. which is fine if the place was McDonalds.. but the waffle was good, and overall the portion was okay for the price and tastes fine.
The main issue is, they immediately make you order when you walk in, and they dont really have a lot of seating. And the bar seating is really cramped.., there is very limited table seating. And worst of all it was hot as heck in there, with no AC and no air from the outside.
Overall an okay experience.
Pros: Quick and good service , cute brunch options , good coffee
Cons: HOT (temperature), lack of seating
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michele6952
Points +420
where else can I get a vegan pork roll breakfast sandwich?? - Edit
Really wonderful spot! The Dirty Jersey on a Sesame bagel served on china, so tasty! Food is great! Service is quick no matter how crowded it looks & the staff all so nice. Plus supports local causes, cant beat that!!
Read morePros: inexpensive, great staff, great vibe
Cons: south philly parking oh well
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HadarM
Points +50
SOOO GOOD - Edit
This is why I love this app so much. I rarely go to South Philly but after seeing this I had to go.
Read moreIt was the perfect breakfast comfort food, and omg all vegan-- an absolute dream!!
Can't wait to go back.
Pros: ALL VEGAN BREAKFAST COMFORT
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Staceghost
Points +150
Delicious! Worth the Chaos - Edit
My husband and I went here for my birthday lunch on a Saturday around noon. The place was so packed we shared a table with two complete strangers! The food was incredible! I got biscuits and gravy (rec. the sawmill) and blueberry pancakes and my husband had the steak— both very flavorful and delicious! The atmosphere was very charming as well, in spite of the chaos of fifty hungry vegans stacked all together! Will definitely go again 😊
Read morePros: great food, funky music, great crowd
Cons: chaotic seating
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Killertofuuu
Points +117
Greatest Diner of All Time! - Edit
Every dish we have ever had here has been mind-blowing. The only Diner you will ever catch me in. Their comfort food and Diner faves are to die for. The staff is insanely kind, always nice to everyone, chat with you while you wait and answer all questions. The only downside is it’s expensive, we can’t go here as often as we life, but I’m still giving it 5 stars because they’re awesome and I’m not a jerk.
Read morePros: friendly staff, incredible food
Cons: difficult to get parking, pricey $$$
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VeganBiker
Points +260
Great Choice in this Area - Edit
It’s not the best vegan food in the city, but it is definitely great. It’s certainly the best in this area and within reasonable walking distance from this restaurant.
Read moreAll the food is made there, including DONUTS AND BROWNIES. They have a few dessert items like that and they are all quite good. They definitely hold their own with any other place in town.
Just be careful to check their hours. They are NOT a dinner place. It wouldn’t hurt to call first if you are making a special trip, just to make sure they are open.
If you are in the area, you should eat there. If you are not in the area, you should make a trip to eat there. Very satisfying food, reasonable prices, totally vegan (aka reliable) so you can eat in peace and comfort without hoping there isn’t something fishy going on. Not something that can be said of other “vegetarian” places.
Pros: Good Menu, Desserts, Actually Vegan
Cons: Closes Before Dinner
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DanielleNau
Points +358
all around great - Edit
I got the bacun biscuits and gravy and a small casserole salad. Loved both. I love the interior. The people are cool, the ones that work here and dine here. I wish I lived here so I could come back and try everything.
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Uknowmitch
Points +18
Name Fits - Edit
This place was amazing! From the food, to the staff, and even the forced option to meet new people. I tried the Straight Up Burrito and it came with a side of home fries. It was delicious!!!!! My first vegan stop since arriving to philly, and I wouldn’t be surprised if I sneak back before I leave for breakfast again.
Read morePros: staff, detailed menu, quick service
Cons: limited seating
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Kittybiscuit
Points +8048
Best pancakes! - Edit
We just day tripped here on our holiday. I would have loved to have tried more breakfast options. I ordered the plain pancakes and my partner had the choc chip ones. They were really tasty and a perfect serving size, not too much. I loved the setup and the staff were really nice.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2017-11-11
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davidchanel
Points +21
a Gem! - Edit
Just had the breakfast burrito. It was perfect.
Read moreVisiting from Seattle and trying all the local plant based food and so glad I tried this one.
Support this local business!
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Herbiv4
Points +1817
Perfectly Named! - Edit
I'm so glad I stopped off at this place before leaving Philly. They were about to close but allowed me to place my order for take-away anyway. There were so many choices that it was hard to decide what I wanted. I ended up getting the fried chicken sandwich and a donut (for later-at the suggestion of the cashier). I loved every bite of it! It reminded me of a crabcake sandwich (may just be the Maryland in me) and was thoroughly enjoyable. It was such a large amount of food that there was no way I could finish it all. A welcomed challenge for my next Philly visit!
Read morePros: variety , tasty food, large portions
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urbinedwin
Points +56
I would go back - Edit
I would go back. Food was pretty good. Their waffles were great. The chicken and waffle dish was just okay. The soysage patty was excellent. Their potatoes were great. Also had a scrambled tofu dish which was really good. I wish their utensils were a little cleaner looking.
Read morePros: potatoes, waffle, price
Cons: utensils look dirty
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kmanchester306
Points +837
Delcious vegan diner! - Edit
I go to Philly a few times a year and missed this spot last time I came so it was at the top of my list for this visit! It's a tiny place and a bit chaotic when you first walk in on a busy day (I went on a Sunday morning), but then again, I LOVE seeing a vegan establishments busy so I didn't mind the wait! My husband and I ordered then picked seats at the counter. Although they were super busy, one of the employees was extremely friendly and made great conversation with us about the vegan scenes in NYC and Philly. The food was great, I had a breakfast burrito and my husband had waffles with berries. Both were huge portions and delicious! They also make killer iced lattes!! Lastly, the donuts!!! They're cake donuts, my personal fave, which are hard to find vegan for some reason. Loved the food, service, and atmosphere, will definitely stop back on our next trip to Philly!
Read morePros: Cake donuts
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lorikunz
Points +83
OK - Edit
I had the Monte Cristo for breakfast. It was pretty awful and was the consistency of wet bread. I did not comment since I was so hungry by the time it arrived and I just scraped off most of the bread and ate the crust.
Read moreI did not give them the opportunity to correct the meal- which is why the rating is so high.
Nice staff, good coffee and order something else.
Pros: Diner!, Coffee, Nice staff
Cons: Meh
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Ksugar6
Points +253
Perfect Experience - Edit
Got lunch time take out here by calling ahead for pickup. Buffalo chick'n Sammy was perfectly sized, perfectly spicy, & filling. The long roll was great. Side of tots, no complaints! I also ordered a PB on bagel for my kids snack, which my single bite of was good. Also grabbed them a delish giant choc chip PB sandwich cookie from the counter display. You bet I tried that- amazing icing. A little crumbly, I recommend sitting down to eat it with a plate and fork. The restaurant was cute and I would happily eat there if I didn't have 2 wild toddlers running around. The guy working told me all the food and counter items are vegan! Def worth a meander over from wherever you are in Philly.
Read morePros: take out available, all vegan food & desserts, diner staples!
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scienceofherself
Points +69
lives up to its name! - Edit
Adorable diner with delicious food and good people watching. I had the Greek tofu scramble and was pleasantly surprised by how much the tofu feta tastes like dairy feta. This was served with the best home fries I have had in a while!
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alevtina
Points +299
A diner featuring an all-vegan menu? Yes, please! - Edit
I love this spot. It's got a real old-school vibe that suits the neighborhood. You order your food at the counter then pick it up yourself when it's ready. (You also bus yourself. Keeps costs down!) The seating can be uncomfortable (especially when the table is lap-height and you're towering over your food) but the menu is worth it. Their tater tots are amazing! And they offer a cheesesteak AND a chicken cheesesteak, which is rare for a veg*n joint. Their pastries are also quite tasty. Definitely worth a visit when you're craving deliciously greasy food.
Read morePros: Atmosphere
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ecoRDN
Points +1254
The Tasty is On the Right Path - Edit
The Tasty is not an all plant diner (due to their supply of cow’s teat milk for coffee drinks) so not vegan but more instead like 99% vegetarian. All plant diners are a great idea. When ecoRDN ate dairy and eggs, diners were an option all the time. After we went full plant, the egg was gone and so were the omelettes and just about everything dinery, etceteras. During our visit we had the Buffalo Chik’n Sammy (did not enjoy the huge white bun but the buffalo chick’n was delicious) and the Western Omelet (not super hammy and way too heavy for an omelet, more like a dense savory pancake). They were served with waffle fries and home fries respectively. Tasty has some really good ideas that hopefully will continue to evolve forward over time. There were a few hits and a few misses but overall The Tasty is worth the visit (if you don’t mind sharing your space with cow’s teat milk). Oh and don’t forget to bring a sweater in the summer, chilly!
Read moreecoRDN.com
Pros: Plant-Based Diner, Great Ideas, Friendly Staff
Cons: Cow Teat Milk For Coffee
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