Mi Lah Vegetarian Restaurant, Philadelphia

Looking for brunch??? Look no further! My dear vegans this place has it ALL.

Let's start with french toast. Do you like yours deep fried? I do...

 

 

Drool...

Or how about a sausage biscuit???

Mmmm Sausage biscuit with gravy, homefries, and deep fried coconut mushrooms.

 I know now that you are in fact looking for the address for this place. Who can honestly resist? I have been twice and the only thing on the brunch menu I recommend you not getting is the Waffles. They are burnt and rock hard. No bueno.

Details:

Site...http://www.milahvegetarian.com/

Address: 218 South 16th Street.

The Loving Hut Philadelphia

Hey Loving Hut fans, I am here to give you a little insiders peak at the Loving Hut on South Street in Philly. I was first introduced to the loving hut when I lived in CA. I used to eat at their Vegetarian House in San Jose, then accidentally walked in to their grand opening of Loving Hut in Palo Alto, CA (it was my lucky day).  I personally love this vegan chain. The people are always super friendly and the food is cheap! (not cheap in a gross way, very yummy in an affordable way!). The menus are different at each location, which is fun because you get to try something new every time you visit a new spot. I have noticed that they always have a stack of Vegan Outreach literature in most of their stores, which is awesome. The Philly store has never said no to me putting info on the table. Just recently I placed a stack of cards and taped a flier to the wall and they were happy about it!

The food...is Gooooood. I have had everything on the menu and the only thing I would never buy again is the vegan burger. Don't even bother trying it. I have had their milkshakes, which will knock your socks off. Oh and they have bubble tea (tapioca tea), which is my fav drink. Everyone raves about the cheesy bread and I really love the spring rolls. You seriously have to stop by and show some love! Any place that is completely vegan needs our patronage!

The pics:

This is on the ceiling <3

The menu board. Mmm fall soup specials!

 

The store front

The details:
742 South Street | Philadelphia, PA 19147

****CASH ONLY****

The Menu:
Fooooooood

Sweet Freedom Bakery, Philadelhia

I have an attitude adjustment to make about this bakery. Recently, the owners had some pretty ignorant things to say about vegans. You can read if yourself in this link http://www.philly.com/inquirer/entertainment/20101121_Sweet_Freedom_bakery_on_South_Street__vegan_and_gluten-free.html . They will no longer have my business.

So I finally made it over to Sweet Freedom on South Street in Philadelphia, PA. I do not need gluten free, but I do need vegan, so I gave it a whirl. I have to say, it wasn't that bad. For me it is hard to say amazing since most of the time I don't prefer garbanzo bean flour, but they had a good flavor. I bought all 3 of their cookie cream pie flavors (Oatmeal with vanilla butter cream, Chocolate chip with vanilla butter cream, and chocolate chip with chocolate butter cream). 3 of us voted and feel that chocolate butter cream was by far the best.

It is a cute shop, small but cozy. I think there was seating for maybe 4-6 people. They had a small cooler of drinks, coconut water being my favorite. They have a 10 dollar limit on credit card usage. Know this if you only plan on buying a snack or 2. We had to purchase the 3rd item just to be allowed to use the cc machine.

Info: Sweet Freedom Bakery
1424 South Street (between Broad and 15th)
Philadelphia, PA 19146

Telephone: 215-545-1899
Email: sweetfreedombakery@gmail.com

Hours of Operation
Tuesday - Saturday: 10am - 7pm
Sunday: 10am - 4pm
Monday: Closed

Horizon's Philadelphia Vegan Restaurant

I finally got to go to Horizon's over the weekend. I am used to trying out fancy vegan foods from living in San Francisco, so I had high hopes for this place. Let me tell you, it lived up to my expectations! The place was very small on the inside, which surprised me a little. It was dimly lit, romantic setting, strange music (didn't fit the ambiance). Now to the food! I know menus change often, but I will list everything I had so you can get excited for your visit!

I had:

Salt Roasted Golden Beets ($9)
house smoked tofu, avocado, red onion & capers, cucumber dill sauce, pumpernickel point

and

Grilled Seitan ($21)
yukon mash, grilled spinach, horseradish cream and roasted red pepper tapenade

Both were amazing! The beets were very tender and went well with the cucumber dill sauce. The grilled seitan is something I want to go back for as I type this. It felt like I was eating something straight off the BBQ! It has burnt pieces that tasted just like charcoal. I felt like I was sitting on a patio on a warm summer night!

I had my brother in law with me, who has never tried vegan food before. He was convinced that the Jamaican BBQ Seitan, jícama slaw, smoked chile dip was real pork. He was ecstatic with the place! (always a good sign when the meat eaters want to go back).

The Info: http://www.horizonsphiladelphia.com/

Horizons
611 S. 7th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147

(215) 923-6117

Govinda's Vegetarian Restaurant, Philladelphia, PA

This is for those who crave the occasional cheese steak in their lives! Govinda's has an amazing Chicken Cheese steak! I had one tonight, topped with soy cheese and vegan mayo! I jumped for joy when she asked if I wanted mayo, it has been too long since I have had hot mayo in a sandwich! My sister had the chicken quesadilla with soy cheese and BBQ dipping sauce. (which was also delish!). They have a case full of desserts from Vegan Treats as well. I ordered a cinnamon roll smothered in cream cheese frosting. I am not gonna lie, it was the best cinnamon roll I have EVER had! We ate half before our food arrived. The point is, swing by this cafe bc you will not be disappointed! :D

The INFO: http://www.govindasvegetarian.com/

Govinda's Gourmet Vegetarian

1408 South Street

Philadelphia, PA 19146

(215) 985-9303 Fax: (215) 985-9304

For Govina's to Go orders Call (215) 545 5452