This is becoming my go-to local shop. They're the local quirky cafe you've always wanted but vegan style - so for me, a dream come true. Their food & drink menu is expansive and I'm slowly making my way through it. My favorite so far would be the soy wrap on rice paper. They cut it up so you get several bite size pieces. They're extremely friendly, casual and fast! read more

I've ventured to this adorable café pre Memorial Day as I was craving vegan food with such a fiery passion and drove from South Philadelphia to Northern Libs where Soy Café is located and the experience I've had and food made the trip worth it and I'll do it again. I purchased the mushroom dumping which was already filling enough, they were perfectly steamed and melted in my mouth! The soy wrap pictured was amazing, the blending of all the ingredients made me feel as if I was in Nirvana and so filling that I couldn't even finish it. You have a choice of soy chicken or soy beef and I chose the beef. It was wrapped with hummus, cucumber, avocado, carrot; and had a yummy sesame dressing that went with it. I can't wait to be a frequent customer here at Soy Café. Their service is marvelous and the food enough makes me want to come back! read more

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Super cute versatile cafe with a variety of food options. I dig the minimalistic lamp on the tables towards the back of the cafe. I got the Soy Wrap (spinach wrap, soy chicken) with a small House Coffee. Serving size was plenty, food tasted clean and satisfying, and the coffee was just right. Def plan to return to try their long list of smoothies & vegan desserts, or even just to study! read more

Joy Cafe - Soy wrap (spinach wrap, soy chicken) with their House Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Love the bachata music and diverse employees. Makes me feel at home while also enjoying delicious vegan food. The prices are pretty cheap compared to other vegan places nearby. P.S their creamy vegan dip is spicy but nutty. Must try! read more

Whenever I have trainings nearby I look forward to coming here for my lunch break! I love being able to snack on something healthy and love all of their vegan options. I highly recommend this spot and wish they had one in center city!!!! I have tried a lot on their menu and it is alllll good read more

I've passed by Soy Café a million times but never thought to check it out. This morning I picked up a green tea soy smoothie on my way to work. The soy milk was good but overpowering. Maybe I will try it with the almond milk next time. The honey syrup made the drink a little too sweet for me, but overall it was a pretty tasty and refreshing drink. For $5, this is a pretty fair price and comparable to Starbucks down the street, except this won't be watered down. The owner is also super nice. I will definitely be stopping by for more green tea soy smoothies and checking out their foods as well. They take credit cards here, but there is an $8 minimum. read more

Walked in here starving to find a cute dimly lit place with a few tables and large counter. We ordered at the counter and waited for the food to be brought to us. The menu was huge and was excited to order. However, the cashier/waiter wasn't too friendly. I didn't feel like asking her too many questions. Mind you, the entire menu is vegan! There is no real cheese except soy cheese. We ordered the nachos (with "edamame guac" and "soy cheese") It was surprisingly not that bad. But then again, we were hangry so ate anything brought to us! It also had olives and scallions. The portion was enough as a small appetizer. The MUSHROOM OMELETTE was fairly okay. It was topped with a generous portion of soy cheese and honey mustard dressing, which gave it a different yet slightly palatable flavor. A side salad accompanied it as well. We ended up forcing ourselves to finish the plate. Guess soy cheese makes you full! The AMERICAN CHEESESTEAK wrap had soy flavored beef. The first bite takes you by total surprise but then it sort of grew on you! The BELLA BURGER WRAP basically was a whole lot of greens with large slices of portobello mushrooms. It was super plain and boring. Both the wraps were slightly disappointing. They both tasted similar towards the end, nothing stood out in them. I was eyeing the appetizing baked sweet treats on display, but after experiencing dinner I wasn't ready to be disappointed with dessert either. We left feeling under-satisfied. Though the menu was quite extensive, I probably will not return, unless to try their extensive smoothie menu. 2 stars for the extensive menu and cute venue. read more

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I had a great visit here recently with a friend who happens to be a vegan from California. We walked around most of Northern Liberties before settling here since it finally suited her fancy! I really enjoyed a green smoothie which was made of kale, cucumber, honey and celery. For my main meal I had a turkey avocado sandwich on wholesome multi-grain bread. Wow. I felt like this meal contained all the antioxidants and greenness that I usually get in a whole week... and I felt so good after eating it. (Now I get why my friend lives the lifestyle that she does and only wanted to eat at Soy Cafe!). Her meal looked tasty as well, but I was not a fan of the vegan gluten-free brownie that she had there. I will stick with real butter and flour for my desserts! The place was quiet, but the counter attendants were really friendly and helpful. If/when I am back in Northern Liberties, I will return. read more

Joy Cafe - Kale Celery Cucumber Smoothie at Soy Cafe. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I ordered the soy milkshake with espresso shot delicious! And the vegan Philly im a spinach wrap was also delicious however tasted nothing like a philly cheesesteak but instead like a great blt. I devoured it in confusion. Also the mac and cheese was just warm but not a lot of flavor. I will be back when im in town! read more

Finally made it over to this cute little place in NoLibs. Ordered a coconut milk dirty chai latte and the tumeric, ginger, coconut, mushroom veggie pho with sliced avocado. Latte was a bit on the sweeter side but still good and the pho was amazing. Really like the combination of spices used (probably the tumeric that I was really tasting) and the mushrooms and kale were really tasty, crunchy carrot spirals were a nice added touch. I am not vegan but am testing the waters, really enjoyed my meal here and am curious to try other dishes. read more

Joy Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We stopped in here for a light dinner before a show at BB&T since it's right over the bridge. We've both been eating healthier so having a bunch of sustainable high protein options made us very happy. The menu was extensive (though at first we were worried they only offered pastries and coffee). I ordered a ramen and my fiancée ordered a wrap. His was super tasty, mine was good and filling but a little bland. That might've been my fault though because I ordered the soup with a miso broth. Overall the staff was very nice. It would've been nice if food prep was a little faster but it was nice to see the food get prepared individually and with fresh ingredients. I'd love for bigger tables, too. Good size for coffee and dessert, not so much for eating a meal. read more

Joy Cafe - My ramen soup, miso broth - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Great cup of coffee... I popped in to grab a cup of coffee for me and a matcha for my girlfriend and we were not disappointed. Will be back to try some of the pastries. read more

Very cute place for coffee and vegan delights. Wish I had time to try more there. Marshmallow donut was good as as was the coconut one. Mocha espresso was great. Priced a bit high for Philadelphia I feel compared to vegan coffee shops in NY I've visit but I'm happy they are here. Cute place, would recommend. read more

Joy Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Holy universe. So delicious. I wish I lived next door. Lots of smoothie options. 4 kinds of vegan dumplings (gyoza)!! Lots of options for kids. Highly recommended!!! read more

I love that there is a vegan spot so nearby. I've tried the shakes and sandwiches and was very satisfied. It would be great if they were open earlier for breakfast. But in the meantime I will still patronize them ;-) read more

I was skeptical of this place, having difficulty imagining anything tasty after just having met the name. But I was pleasantly surprised. We had two wraps which we both really enjoyed! They were a vegan Philly cheesesteak in a rice paper wrap (which worked surprisingly well) and a spicy soysauge. They were hearty, fresh, and delicious. I love the character of the spot, and all of their baked goodies. Very GF friendly menu and baked goods. I do have reservations about the dairy on the menu after hearing about how baby calves are treated on milk farms. That being said I'm happy to have tried this place and I'd totally go back. read more

Amazing fully vegan food with a great staff. Ask for their recommendation based on your dietary restrictions! It's like I'm cooking at home but at the restaurant! read more

I appreciate the variety of the menu and the specials they offer. So far I've had the sandwiches/wraps, nachos and and bbq miso & all of them hit the spot. I especially love the miso. I haven't tried the baked goods, but I will. It's a good stop for a quick, healthy bite. read more

I'm glad I tried soy cafe. We were looking to get something healthy for lunch and came across soy cafe. I got the pesto sandwich, Mac and cheese and a smoothie. Each item was delicious. I usually am not a fan of vegan Mac and cheese but this tasted just as good as regular Mac and cheese. The pesto sandwich was really good and flavorful and came with a side salad. The quantity for this the perfect size for the price. I would defiantly go here again for lunch. They had vegan bagels and donuts which I want to go back and try. We were too hungry to take an pictures unfortunately. read more

I've tried and tried to love this place because they have the best soy drinks I've ever had but this might be the final straw (pun intended). the first time I went to soy cafe, they overcharged my credit card. I got a $5 drink and my card was charged for $14. they had me waiting for 25 minutes because they forgot about my drink. they then made me the wrong beverage and gave me a chocolate chip cookie for the trouble. I've been back twice with average service. it's a little slower than most. today, I went with my boyfriend. he got a disgusting green tea coffee (so bad he couldn't drink it and we threw it away) and I got a blended ice peppermint coffee and found A PIECE OF METAL IN MY DRINK. (see pictures). it's safe to say I'm done with this place. read more

Joy Cafe - PIECE OF METAL IN MY DRINK. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

When I normally go to a coffeehouse I'm usually all about trying to bounce off the walls on a caffeine trip. But to me Soy Cafe is all about the veggies and fruits and I dig it! There are several Coffeehouses out there that make addicting smoothies. But I really do feel that Soy Cafe makes some of the best. and you can't go wrong with flavor names like Kickin' Kiwi and Funky Monkey. And while they do make some awesome meat and seafood options, they're veggie sandwiches can be pure addiction. I think I might hold a record for downing my veggie omelette wrap in 5 minutes. Challenge me if you dare. But of course all the usual coffeehouse options are there to and may be pretty solid. But with so many smoothies that I still have to try out I haven't felt the itch to find out yet. read more

I'm in love with this spot. I've only been there once & I've been craving it ever since. I can't wait to go back! They have so many healthy drinks & foods. This place is definitely underrated. Their wraps & toasts are a treat!!!! *drools* I can't wait to try everything else, but I might just go back for the same things because it was that good. Super satisfying & there's no guilt because everything is super good for you. read more

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Oooh this is good! This morning was my second time going here. I take my pet cat to Northern Liberties vet which is right next door. Last time I had the super veggie wrap that ha s the cucumber and some watermelon on the side. I also had some sort of smoothie I customized that had pineapple mango and maybe strawberry. The food was very refreshing. The smoothie tasted like any other smoothie. Great! Today I had the grilled cheesy. I absolutely love grilled cheese sandwiches. She asked if I had any allergies because it wasn't real cheese. In the back of my head I thought it wouldn't be as good as a grilled cheese. The sandwich was delicious. I believe it came with tomato and I added avocado. It tasted like a tasty, light sandwich with a healthful/veg and creamy flavor. I also had a smoothie I customized with pineapple, mango, strawberry and soy milk (plus a little agave). It really hit the spot! I felt full and satisfied without feeling a bit sick. I am actually a bit lactose intolerant lol so my favorite foods leave my stomach feeling a little uncomfy. I felt great. I took a bit of the sandwich before I took the photo! read more

Joy Cafe - Grilled Cheesy - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Love the vegan iptions this place has to offer. Interestingl, the food is tasty and not just soy. The presentation of the food is also very nice. Good thing is tht the food is made right in front of you. So, you can judge the hygiene of this place. Liked it much. Chillled out atmosphere. Just, that there were only 2 people working on orders , and so it was slow. Also, the menu were right in front of thw cashier rather than display board. So, u take time to decide while people behind u are waiting to order. Otherwise, this place is good and I recommend it. read more

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So great having a fully vegan spot! Honestly not a big meat substitute person so I'm not sure about the food but had an amazing mango/pineapple/coconut smoothie!! They do take credit cards. Nice little outdoor space out back. read more

Soy Vey! (apologies to the makers of those scrumptious marinades) but Soy Cafe is the tofu bomb! I must admit I wasn't an original frequenter of the joint when it was housed at Ironworks, but now that it has a place of its very own, I'm there on a weekly basis. Be it their scrumptious eats (I'm a big fan of their california wrap - and that homemade honey mustard of theirs - droool!), their mouth-watering smoothies (they made me a soy milk convert! I'm slowly but surely trying every one on their menu) or their little baked sweets - everything hits the right note and is just plain yummy. (down to the orange quarters they serve with the sandwiches!) They always have a a multitude of fun mags to keep me occupied as I wait for my goodies to be prepared. This local little Soy temple is a gem for any meal or snack for meat and veggie eaters alike. read more

Ohhh the poor girl serving me here... I came hungry and there is so much on the menu to choose from it took me way too long. She was very patient with me and made lots of suggestions - great service! Finally chose one of the bagel sandwiches with avocado, and PB and J smoothie for me, and a hangover cure smoothie for poor suffering roommate at home. A+ Best smoothie I have had in a long time and the peanut butter is not overwhelming, my roommate loved the refreshing hangover helper that comes with cucumber, pineapple and ginseng. Loved the bagel sandwich - I will be back soon to try one of the many many wraps, sandwiches or toasts. Happy to say I found my new go to pick up spot in NoLibs. read more

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I was biking last weekend in the 90-degree heat and I wanted something light to eat. So I found on yelp this vegan cafe and thought I'd go in on a quiet Sunday. I got a side salad and a soy wrap with chicken... the ginger sauce was finger-lickin' I liked the wrap's flavor and the chicken's texture even, but just to be fair I rarely eat vegan. The ambiance is hipster and a little derelict, but I think that's ambiance, so don't throw a fit. It's barely two blocks from the Frankford El, but it's on 2nd street, so there's parking as well. To sum up my experience, it was definitely great, and out of 10 stars I'd give it an 8! read more

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A nice, cozy cafe with quality vegan/vegetarian options at more accessible prices! I particularly enjoyed the black sesame soy drink--it reminded me of the black sesame soft serve that I like to get in Japan. It wasn't too sweet, and the soy milk that was used didn't have a pungent aftertaste and was deliciously silky. The black sesame was a very delicious complement to the elegantly delicate soy milk, and the drink had a very pleasant nutty flavor. If I were to mention something that could be improved, it would be that when the drink was served, it wasn't as steaming hot as I would have liked it to be. The hummus is creamy, and the vegetable sticks are crisp, fresh, and delicious. It is so refreshing to have simple food done well at reasonable prices. I wish this place existed where I live! read more

Omg omg !!! My partner talked about soy cafe so much! This was my first time here & what an amazing experience ! We arrived and the aesthetics of this place are so chill & positive & it feels so warm. He orders our ham & cheese sandwiches that came with a side salad & kindly told the woman at the front we'd return to pick up after going to the bike store down the street. My rating below : Best out of 5...5 being the best! Vegetarian/ Vegan Food options: 5 Parking availability: 4 Business Energy Cleanliness : 5 Bathrooms: unknown Staff friendliness : 5 Seating Space: 3 Service: 5 They have all kind of vegan goodies & desserts! You know I have a sweet tooth & love a place that can provide good food & sweetness for afterwards. My first bite into my sandwich omg it was like tasting perfection ! I loved it . After I took my first bite , I realized why didn't he order me a second one he knows im a true foodie ! Haha This place is a must when in the area just pop in & check them out ! read more

So disappointed with my catering order. Placed an order for 3 dozen (each) mini cupcakes and donuts to be picked up at 12. Got to soy cafe at approximately 12:10PM, and it starts with the- oh I need 5 more minutes. These desserts were for my son's party in 2 hours, and I had a lot to do. Unacceptable that I had to wait for them to be done especially with advance notice. If they were running late, they should have called me. I ended up having to pay my car. So disappointed in the service. When a large order is placed with 48 hour advance notice, it should have been ready promptly. read more

Soy Cafe is one of my favorite spots in northern liberties. This cute and hip little cafe offers a variety of healthy food selections so you won't feel guilty eating here. The menu is pretty extensive too from wraps, sandwiches to smoothies and teas. My favorite is the multigrain toast with peanut butter, apple slices, almonds and a little drizzle of honey. The flavor is so good that I can eat this everyday!! This place has a cozy and relaxing atmosphere that makes it a nice place to catch up with friends or to do some studying. The staffs are very friendly and welcoming :) read more

Joy Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Our meal was very tasty. I had the BBQ Wrap; delicious with fresh greens and meat substitute soy protein with mild sweet bbq sauce. Paul had the sausage wrap and Rob had the quesadilla. All vegan and flavorful. I also had a papaya papa smoothie; so good. We ate every last bite and it was all a sensuous delight. read more

Joy Cafe - Sausage wrap & quesadilla. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Very fresh food. The super veggie wrap is delicious and filling but not overwhelming. Zen peach smoothie with coconut milk really refreshing. I didn't care for the Mac and cheese's flavor, but not because it was bad - just not my preference. Chocolate chip cookies also great, but these are not "soft" cookies, definitely on the crunchy side but so good! Food is moderately priced and you get good portions. Delivery was speedy and accurate. Definitely check this place out! read more

Loved this.spot. Nice people.and we gotnto sit outback in their garden.. Mango roll was fresh and delicious. read more

Joy Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The smoothies are made with the freshest ingredients. You can chose from a long menu of create your own. I also get the bagel with cream cheese and avocado. Very filling and a nice combination to any of their drinks. read more

Joy Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I can't believe I haven't come here sooner! Arrived at 10am, right when they opened, and sat in the patio in the back (called the day before to reserve a table outside, per guidance provided on IG). The servers were nice and the service was quick. The veggie wrap, soy wrap and fresh orange/pineapple juice were delicious. The wraps were presented very nicely. The prices are more than honest, especially if compared to the ones of other establishments that cater to a vegetarian/vegan clientele or people with other dietary preferences. I look forward to going back! read more

We had a lovely birthday dinner at Soy Cafe on 9/12/18. We've tried many vegan restaurants here and in California & Hawaii and Soy Cafe has the most delicious food we have ever had. I had the extremely satisfying vegan udon soup & my daughter had the vegetable dumplings as well as the soy wrap. Our non-vegan friend had the vegan cheesesteak. Absolutely scrumptious! Even the tea & coffees were lovely. The ambiance is charming, and music peaceful. I enjoyed reading the New York Times that was available along with various current magazines. Vegan or not, do not miss this fabulous little treasure read more

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Everyone is friendly and everything tastes delicious. It's nice and cozy inside and an easy place to be.

Philadelphia has a crazy plethora of vegan options but it's hard to find HEALTHY plant-based options. That's why I love Soy Cafe so much. Magical delicious amazing healthy food. It's my favorite affordable place in philly. Alice, the proprietor, is a total sweetheart. See you on taco tuesdays! read more