It was really interesting to be able to try two Tea Do Philly locations in the span of two days,…read morebut good news, guys. We found this one to be better than the one in Chinatown! So fascinating. I thought I was going to have to rough it out through another green coconut drink in order to compare these two locations properly, but it turns out this location doesn't even have green coconut as an option (which is what I got at the other location- spoiler, I would not recommend)! This was the first green flag, and it only got better from there. Even though I love special, unique drinks as much as the next person, I think you gotta have that good old fashioned bubble tea staple store that just serves everything all in one place. I'm talking whatever you're craving, whatever flavors you want at any given point in time, they'll have it. And Tea Do is just that: their menu is huge and extensive, and you're bound to find something that you feel like having. We ordered (rating): Sakura Rose Milk Tea with Boba (3.7/5), The Grasshopper (3.5/5), The Hulk (4/5), Oolong Milk Tea with Boba (4.2/5), Jasmine Milk Tea with Boba (5/5) I got their sakura rose milk tea which was one of their recommended drinks. I wouldn't say I get rose milk teas a lot, but I'd say this was one of the better ones I've had because both the rose and the tea parts of the drink stood out on their own! Some years ago I compared components of boba drinks to main and side characters, so I am thrilled that we have two main characters here. On the other end, though, this tea did lean more watery rather than creamy. What did stay consistent across the two stores was the boba, which comes a bit softer than our ideal texture, but the sweetness of the sugar that they must have steeped these boba in definitely shined through. I wouldn't say they tasted like brown sugar boba, but my sister says that they did; point being that you'll get some kind of sugary taste and isn't that all you really need to know?

The grasshopper hits Every time. Wish they had stickers for drinks to make sure we're getting the…read moreright drink. Plenty of seating.

Fresh, sweet, generous portions. Friendly service. Would return. I'm unsure of their regular hours…read more That's the only thing that keeps me from returning.

idk if it's bc i was sweating my balls off and i was really thirsty, but this was the best smoothie…read morei've ever had in my life. i usually am a very slow eater and drinker but i gulped this down in 2 minutes bc it was SO scrumdiddly. + the lady running it was soo sweet and funny 12/10

Once in while, an açaí bowl sounds really good. It's like the healthier alternative to ice cream…read more For lunch today, I made my way over to Pressed Juicery to snag a plant-based bowl. The selection of snacks at the register is very carefully curated. Mostly all-natural/clean on-the-go foods, with a few recognizable brands found at Whole Foods. I love that they partnered with Cymbiotika, too. The wellness aspect of the store truly impressed me. I also want to note how clean it was inside. I got a quick "hello" from the employee at the front, but he appeared to be packing an online order, and was the only associate in the store. I perused the menu until he was ready to assist. I ordered the açaí power bowl. Everything was cold and fresh - the granola added a nice amount of crunch and the banana mixed in the açaí was my favorite part. I added a pinch of cinnamon when I got back to my desk. Great spot to pick up healthy snacks and juices for those busier days! I definitely want to stop in again for a few of the superfood-infused shots.

I was in town for a work trip, stopped here before a wework meeting and was SO HAPPY I did! The…read morestaff member was so friendly and helpful and the inside was very clean. The acai bowl was customizable and everything was fresh! I felt full and satisfied with my semi healthy bowl and it was delicious! I even came back the next day because I loved it so much! I wish there was one local to me!

HipCityVeg is a vegan spot that delivers on freshness and flavor. Everything tasted clean and…read moresatisfying, and the food did not feel heavy. I ordered the classic chicken sandwich, and it was sooo good, delicious--crispy, well-seasoned, and filling. A great option if you want vegan food that still feels indulgent. Thank you!

I've lived in big cities but hadn't tried hip city veg til coming to Philly!! Ahhhh. This place…read moremade my heart sooo happy as a vegetarian. The entire menu is vegan friendly and tastes incredible. I got a vegan chicken spicy sandwich and sweet potato fries and completely crushed the meal in half an hour because it was so good. I ordered a juice to accompany my meal, it was tart yet sweet. A nice balance. If you have an insatiable sweet tooth like myself, I also would get a milkshake next time. Luckily, my friend let me try hers and as someone with a dairy sensitivity- it was incredible and you can't even tell it's nondairy. this will definitely be my new veggie junk food spot. The vibes are chill it's kind of cafe style. The university city location will have a lot of college students of course being right by UPenn! But if you are open to trying vegetarian foods or are vegan / vegetarian this is worth it. And not badly priced either, my whole meal with tax and tip was roughly $20.

I love honeygrow. The food always comes out really fresh tasting. It's a great deal at about $12…read morefor a large portion The garlic chili chicken noodles are great. The egg noodles are the stand out and are al dente. Lots of toppings like kale and cilantro included. I think the sauces also aren't afraid to taste strong and powerful. However the salad options were pretty bland and the one time I got them I was disappointed. I like the online ordering a lot but it works so well that it gets chaotic at lunchtime and at time messy in the seating areas for lunch. Get around the wait by ordering ahead of time. They've made a few mistakes in adding custom ingredients before but fix it quickly

This review is for Johanna who was the ambassador at this university city location- she was so…read morefriendly and kind and helpful Pro tip for this location is to do a mobile order so you dont have to wait in line- the lines can get SUPER long during the Penn school year

Kaffa has been our go-to for a couple years now. Not as flashy or high end as other Philly…read moreEthiopian joints, but also not as expensive or busy either. Service is always prompt and still uses a covid-era mobile ordering/QR system that actually works pretty well. Vegeterian combo is huge, and paired with an additional entree (we like the tofu or okra wat) is more than enough for 2-3 people. All items are tasty and spicy. Decor is dated and minimal and that is 100% ok! Be sure to ask for awaze if you want it even spicier.

I don't come here often enough even though I live relatively close. It's always a bit dark in there…read moreand seems like now enough customers come, but it is not. It's still pretty popular. This time my daughter and I had veg platter and it was plenty of food for the two of us. I just found out they offer traditional Ethiopian coffee experience for $25 (all through the week). I thought it was a bit pricey, but I may do it next time. The only time I had the privilege of traditional Ethiopian coffee experience was at Alef (and I am not sure if they offer it now).

The owner is a gem -- like everyone said he's super friendly and exceptionally generous. The…read morechicken korma and lamb gyro biryani were both fantastic, but the standout was the chicken saag. Been to India and it's the best I've ever had. Both lassi flavors we tried were absolutely worth getting again. Recommend trying the "crazy chaat" if you like cold appetizers, it's the chef's choice and it's different every time.

This is the best lassi I've had in my life. I got the mango lassi and it was made fresh, served in…read morea MASSIVE cup!!! The samosa chaat is also deliciously spiced. I will absolutely be back.