I just flew in from California with a screaming appetite and finicky taste buds. I want my food healthy and delicious. The Hibiscus Cafe had great reviews and just 5 miles from the airport. So we stopped in for a bite. The vegan SPICY Philly cheese steak is absolutely the best I've tasted.... a most flavorful and delicious taste sensation! I also ordered the highly recommended "Island Mix" smoothie. Health and wellness never tasted so good. I look forward to trying other great tempting options on the menu. Great customer service!!! read more

As people who eat vegetarian regularly, we're always on the look out for solid vegetarian restaurants. This is some of the best vegetarian food that I have ever eaten in Philadelphia, even compared to much pricier places. On top of it, the owner seems like a really solid, friendly, and fair person. The place has really good energy, and it's very clean. It's "clean" food and it's a clean restaurant. It's important to set your expectations in terms of ambiance. There's four tables and you order at the counter. It's noisy when the blenders are running (which definitely order one of the smoothies-- excellent). With that said, the place has good energy and we enjoyed dining in. However,it seems the majority of people were picking up either from call-in orders or were getting pre-prepared meals from a refrigerated display case near the counter. If you're looking for the restroom, it's in the basement. It's old and a bit worn, but it was also kept clean which is very much appreciated. A last detail is that we ordered platters. If you want leftovers, get a whole platter for one person. The couple in front of us ordered one platter for the two of them. We learned why. The platters are very large and in the future we'll probably split an order. The only desired improvement I could name is if they would put a water urn on the front counter for dine-in customers to serve themselves. Overall, a fantastic place. read more

I love y'all and I want you to be my go to Vegan Resturant, but if you could ease up on the thyme! It over powers everything else! I ordered today for the first time, I not giving up, I just want my vegetables to have their taste! Love Y'all! read more

This is just more proof that Little Moirs is the best food in town. Differs from Food Shack and Leftovers but not one iota of deliciousness loss. BEST ever quick lunch and if you skip catering for the holidays or a celebration you are seriously losing out! read more

Nice little spot. Love the vegan cheesesteak. The veggie patty is good as well. As soon as I find them on Uber Eats I'll be ordering for lunch. read more

I love Hibiscus! I devour the food too quickly to take pics. Try the coconut curry salmon on tomato wrap or seitan cheese steak with the works. Phone in. Great customer service. Good vibes. Solid and consistent read more

I'm not a vegetarian but I can't believe how tasty and well seasoned the jerk seitan is here. Tastes like stewed jerk chicken over white rice. Unbelievably good. Vegetarians and meat eaters alike have to try! read more

Excellent! This place has many delicious healthy vegan option. Many vegan restaurants have "comfort" heavily fried vegan food that isn't particularly healthy. Hibiscus cafe offers multiple vegan options with greans, protein, and healthy whole grains. High recommend! read more

Upon my first time visiting PA, my friend brought me to this wonderful Vegan location. I was so happy to know that there was a Jamaican Vegan spot in Philly. I ordered the curries chickpeas with kale and rice and peas and it was slamming! Nice healthy portions, fresh! My friend had the Vegan Philly Cheesesteak! It was nose running spicy and good. My lips and tongue tingled but I couldn't get enough. But this was not before we devoured the Vegan patties, which were flavor and addicting, and washed it down with the naturally made juice. Although my time in Philly was interesting, I was so happy to find a place that cooked healthy Caribbean food with so much flavorful love. I WILL BE BACK FOR THOSE VEGAN PATTIES read more

The jerk seitan was amazing and a platter was a lot of food! I would definitely come here again.

If a place is going to have a rude staff, the food has to be exceptional. Though the food at Hibiscus is tasty, it's not rude counter guy tasty. Between the rudeness of the guy behind the counter and the fact that everything it takes them a long time to cook anything, it's just not worth it. read more

This spot is small n quaint with a serious punch for flavorful vegan dishes. Food is fresh and plentiful, the platters can last you 2 daysI'll be back. Check them out!! Again n again, promise you won't be disappointed read more

I'm so impressed by this place. It's literally about to be my second home. The vege patties are so damn good! The crust tastes homemade, as does the filling. It was hot and fresh. I got a curried kale and chickpea platter which comes with rice & peas, and the vege of the day (mine appeared to be some type of kale salad). I also had a "Relief" juice which was also pretty damn good, though I would've liked some ice. I ate the thing in like 5 minutes it was so delicious and reasonably priced for the portions. I was thoroughly impressed and will absolutely be back for more read more

Very clean restaurant fresh ingredients the wrap was made to order and it was delicious great prices and friendly atmosphere read more

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Overall a great experience. I had a ginger based drink which was delicious and a jerked-seitan wrap which was freshly made and surprisingly delicious. Very filling. And I usually don't like the bitter taste of kale but it was cooked very well. Staff were very nice. Music was a great addition and gave the place a great vibe. The only thing, I don't know if they were understaffed or if it was just a bit busy, but it literally took 25min to get my wrap. The cashier was very apologetic, but still, was a bit much. read more

Ordered from here many times. My go to when I'm in west Philly. I'm a pescatarian non dairy so this place is perfect for me. My favorite items are their vegan cheesesteak and their curry fish sandwich. read more

This food is always amazing. I haven't been disappointed yet. The food is fresh and made when you order. Also try the mango moss when you get a chance. read more

Hibiscus - Salmon teriyaki with kale and rice and beans - Vegetarian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hibiscus is one of my favorite local spots to get a meal from. I usually get the green smoothie which is tasty and makes me feel as if I'm giving myself a healthy option. I've had the salmon hoagie, salmon wrap and the curry kale and chickpeas which I absolutely love. There's always an awesome playlist going when i go into the store and the owner has always been friendly. Great vibes and great food. read more

Hibiscus - Vegetarian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Just what I was looking for in a Vegan place. The food was fantastic and at a very reasonable price.

First time checking this place out. . .and admit to be mostly vegetarian food, the food smells amazing. The menu looks healthy, and the staff was super cool & courteous. I enjoyed my smoothie and will definitely be back to try out the salmon fish wrap. read more

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Absolutely delicious vegan place in West Philly. The sheer atmosphere inside is enough to make you want to come back but after tasting the food, there's no question about it! The seitan was cooked perfectly and the veggies were so fresh and yummy as well :) read more

The food here is delicious and is served in great proportions! Definitely get a bang for your buck!The service was amazing as well! Definitely would visit again read more

One of the best Philly cheese steaks I've ever had. It was seitan and nondairy. I would have had no idea if I hadn't asked. Great smoothies and fresh juices. Great prices. Can't recommend enough. read more

I seriously do not want to give it 1 star. Loved the food and hope they succeed. However we had lunch there and the food itself was delicious however we all suffered from diarrhea about 4 hrs after we had lunch. Maybe it was the Seiten or the tofu. Maybe it was the patties or the vegetables we don't know. We had breakfast at home prior. All from different homes and none of us had anything prior to lunch and tea. I just hope they clean up. read more

The guys were real nice and the service was great. I'm giving 4/5 because there is no AC over the summer and that took away from the environment. I went on a really hot day (partially my fault) and I was sweating like crazy. They have two fans in there, but for the most part it just blows the warm air around. That's my only complaint. The Pro was the Veggie cheesesteak!! So good!!! I chose the spicer between the two and it was spicy indeed. Not for those who are sensitive to spice, but I loved it! The melted cheese was unreal! Sometimes veggie cheese isn't that great, but this one here was a real winner! It's a little place that is tricky to find, but well worth a trip or two (just pick a cool day) :) read more

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My major complaint is the pricing. :( :( My garden wrap was fine... but it wasn't anything special. It was just veggies in a wrap, no sauce or seasoning. And it was $7.99!!! For that price I should have gotten something more exciting. I also got the coconut delight smoothie. It didn't taste like coconut to me, just cashew basically. Very chalky/grainy. I would definitely go back, but I would just try something more cost effective. Also the dude working was not friendly. At first I thought maybe they were closing soon and we were an inconvenience but that wasn't it, so I don't know what it was maybe just a bad day, maybe we were taking too long deciding. I definitely felt that pressure and didn't order well. Better luck next time I guess. read more

This by far is the best vegan restaurant in Philly. Consistently good food. Chill environment. Pricing on point for what you get. Highly recommended. Jerk Seitan is delicious and their rendition of the cheese steak is awesome. The smoothies are delicious. I have not been disappointed in the food or the service once. BONUS.....ice cream place that has vegan options is next door. WooHoo! read more

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Food is great! Love this place. Always go back for the kale and chick peas dish when I visit Philly. People are super nice too.

Home away from home type spot. An oasis in the middle of a food desert. Good vibes and delicious wraps and smoothies. Had the salmon wrap which was on point and the peanut punch smoothie -divine! Going back again to find some more gems on the menu before saying goodbye to Philly. read more

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Hibiscus Cafe has been my favorite spot in Philly for the past 3 - 5 years. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. The food is delicious, the atmosphere chill, and the service always amazing. They really cook your order to perfection each time. The only thing to watch out for is the cooking smell that sticks to your hair and clothes; I never minded as I enjoyed the smell and lived close by. To me, the prices make sense as you're paying for a quality home-cooked meal every time. My go-to item was the curried chick peas platter. I hope they offer cooking classes one day! read more

Amazing Vegan Seitan Jerk wraps! If you are On a plant based diet you need to stop into this place! Very friendly staff who loves what they do. read more

This is such a gem - esp for vegans ! There is an incredible, welcoming vibe as soon as you enter. It's clear that food is made with Love. I got the Jamaican Jerk seitan wrap and it was utterly fresh and delicious and was seasoned/spiced to perfection! Kale and rice were added to the seitan to make such a filling wrap that I could only eat one half for my dinner. I complimented the meal with fresh ginger brew (Real Deal). I took home a vegan dessert that I couldn't resist - a raw pineapple-ginger concoction that was part pie and part cake. It was lovely and light! I will absolutely return! read more

Was driving by this place this morning and saw the name was what caught my eye, so I make my way in and wait for a min or so and place my order, v pattie and a smoothie ended up waiting for a half hour and still no order comes up, four people were their before me so that shouldn't have taken that long, idk I guess I fell threw the cracks,I really wanted to like this place but after today and the mis use of my time idk if I would stop back hear jus because of my first experience, another lady that came in after me also left after she ordered as well, people who were after me and here received their orders so after she left, I gave it some time and left my self 30+minutes down the drain of my day at the same time no one even said hey you've been here before them what happened, is everything ok idk bad for a first time customer. read more

A great restaurant on Baltimore Ave with delicious and affordable vegetarian and vegan options! Their smoothies are especially good. I had their Reboost and it was perfect: delicious, filling, but also light and healthy. Plus, you cannot go wrong with the Curried Kale and Chickpeas! I love this tiny little cafe! read more

I learned of this restaurant following JLJupiter on FB the food was AMAZING! The selections are extremely healthy and nutrient dense and sooooo flavorful. The beverages they make there are very very good as well. Service was kinda slow but that's because everything is fresh made to order. Phone ahead if you're in a rush otherwise be prepared to wait. It's a clean nice looking environment however they weren't all that friendly which for me was a bit off putting. Today was my second visit in 2 days and the cold reception was the same as yesterday . I don't know what that's about but I will try to over look it and see how things progress over time with continued patronage. The 4 stars is a reflection of the fact they weren't very hospitable. Otherwise they would have gotten 5 stars read more

Love their salmon wrap and their veggie patties! I ate here often. Always so kind and knowledgeable.

Kristin H & I decided to check this place out because 1, it's around the corner from her apartment (she'd been here before), & 2, it was in the top 3 of the vegan cheesesteak contest. (Naturally, I have to taste ALL the vegan cheesesteaks!) Really friendly service--I think this woman Sara is the owner, and she's amazing. We ordered vegan cheesesteaks, the new guy said they were out of vegan cheese, and Sara was like, "Oh no we are not!" and sent someone across the street to the co-op to stock up! Now THAT is customer service! The cheesesteak was fantastic, so was the smoothie...and the spirulina popcorn...and the hot pocket freebie with first Yelp checkin! I highly recommend & I expect Hibiscus will be my go-to every time I'm in West Philly. read more

Hibiscus is awesome. Good people run this place and good food is made here!!! Devoured the sweet potato wrap..will definitely want to try more things here. Support local healthy nourishing business!!! read more

Ohhhhhhhhhh myyyyyyyyyy gaaaaaawwwwdddddd ... oh wow. We Yelped for a veggie restaurant for dinner and Hibiscus Cafe came up. The place is small, but when you walk in the aroma of rich, savory food is the first thing you'll notice. Then the smile of the guy behind the counter will come next. Look, just let him order for you. I got a cheese steak made with jerked seitan and my partner got the same thing without jerk seasoning. Our kid got a quesadilla that he raved about. We all got bottles of juice and I am sad that we live hours away and didn't buy, like, a case of the stuff. read more

So happy I found this little gem in West Philly. I am vegan and they have several good vegan options. I've tried several items from the menu. I love the mock tuna salad(which I believe you're able to order in a wrap, as well), the coconut delight smoothie is one of my faves. I enjoyed the curried kale and chickpeas. Love that a spot like this exists in the Philly area. The staff is always pleasant and helpful. Love the relaxed reggae vibes. If you're in the area, definitely recommend supporting this black owned establishment. read more

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