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    Yellow Bicycle Canteen

    4.8 (80 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    YELLOW BICYCLE CANTEEN ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Roast Vegan
    Sharvani M.

    Such a cozy, homey spot - very small, with a fridge for cold drinks to grab yourself. You order at the counter and the sweetest older auntie brings out your food. INSANE vegetarian and vegan options, obviously - it took us maybe 20 minutes to even decide what we wanted because everything looked so good. Really good coffee too! I got the Roast Vegan (kale, sweet potatoes, mushrooms and a few delicious spreads / sauces) on focaccia, and my husband got the Samosa Burrito; we shared the Vietnamese iced coffee. My sandwich was delicious! Hearty, filling, savory, and the focaccia has just the right crisp-to-chewy ratio. My husband also enjoyed his burrito, and the iced coffee was perfect (though we did add some sugar). Highly recommend Yellow Bicycle! A very special spot in Philly with lots of heart.

    Green Egg with iced coffee
    Anna S.

    I originally planned on going to middle child but on a Saturday the lines are always unbearably long. I noticed this vegetarian/vegan sandwhich place nearby and decided to give it a try. And I'm so glad I did! They have a good selection of sandwich, bagels, and breakfast goods. The staff recommended the Green Eggs and it was delicious!! The portion size is also huge so you can easily eat one half for breakfast and another half for lunch. It is a small shop so they have limited seating inside. They also have some chairs outside as well for seating. It didn't take long to get my food. Highly recommend checking this place out if you like vegetarian/vegan/healthy options!

    Vietnamese Iced Coffee
    Allyson M.

    What I quaint little swanky place in Philly my friend found. Neither of us had been here and she's not from this state. The service is very nice, the coffee was delish and my friend's vegan bagel sandwich was also delish. Parking is hard to find, however, doable after some time. The vibe is cool, not a whole lot of dining space, but some of you want to sit, which we did. A nice experience.

    The muffins must be so good, as they were sold out by 9am both days we tried! we'll keep trying! The Garden Quiche bagel &"Chorizo"​ egg bagel were both so tasty, fresh, flavorful and filling! The Goat, balsamic grape jelly was amazing! Its our new favorite spot...minutes from my SIL's condo. Highly recommend this special lil Cafe. The owner/ chef, Ian, super chill and welcoming as is the staff. ​

    Coconut curry salad
    Bhamidipati M.

    Really tasty vegetarian food option in Philly downtown near the Washington park. The service was prompt and they used freshly cooked vegetables in all the dishes. The hummus was in-house made and the salad and burrito were very filling. I highly recommend this place for a quick lunch/brunch stop.

    Chorizo egg and cheese
    Soprina G.

    Yellow Bicycle Canteen is a very delicious cafe that is a great spot for lunch! It's vegan/vegetarian, however it's better than most delis in the Philadelphia area. This is because the quality of the ingredients is so good! The chorizo egg and cheese is a great alternative for a sausage egg and cheese. It uses vegan chorizo, but I also think it had lentils as well. The jones sandwich is an all-star winner! It's a tomato mozzarella sandwich with herbed cream cheese, onions, roasted red pepper, and fresh pesto! The prices are around the same or even cheaper than deli sandwiches. But the quality goes above and beyond! The breads they use are always so delicious. I wonder if they make it fresh? The service is really nice. The employees will directly hand you your to-go foods. The cafe is also cute for a quick solo lunch or to bring one other person.

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    Xiao Z.

    Yellow Bicycle Canteen is quite frankly the best breakfast/lunch joint in center city. No competition. Must get: sweet potato wrap, torta Meh: nothing yet Missed out: everything else (especially the curry soup) There are few restaurants that remind me why I love yelp, and Yellow Bicycle Canteen revigorated my love for food and yelping. This establishment checks all of the boxes, piping hot burritos/sandwiches the moment you order, reasonable prices, amazing hospitality and great vibes. I only had the sweet potato wrap and torta, my wife had the kale salad and I can only share my fondest memories of the swirling flavors and spices that rapidly disappeared as I hungrily devoured the best lunch I've had in years. I will be coming back for seconds, and that's saying something. Food: 5 stars Service: 5 stars Price: 5 stars Ambiance: 5 stars

    Noy O.

    I got the Garden Quiche bagel this morning and it was sooo yummy!! Husband got the Potato Egg burrito and he said it was very good. I highly recommend this cute little spot. I really really liked my quiche bagel. It was incredible!! Very nice man there who took our order shortly after he opened up. Got our food pretty quickly. I don't give 5 stars often but this spot definitely deserves it!

    Delicious high quality food at a great price along with friendly service and a relaxed vibe.

    Egg salad sandwich! $11
    Jasia B.

    Cute spot for takeout lunch! I have gotten their Vietnamese coffee, it was strong as it should be and perfectly not too sweet. I also had their egg salad sandwich on sourdough. Their potato salad was also a nice snack for lunch.

    Olga K.

    Oh my! The sandwiches here! It was a very random walk-in on my part without much research. I would say get past their very simplistic ambiance & interior and come for food! Very tasty, loaded sandwiches and bagel sandwiches with vegan options. I loved it! My mom had cheese melt and I had vegan roast.

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    Nat C.

    Delicious food and nice service. Sat outside on such a beautiful day. Good hours. Only place we could find open with as many vegetarian options. So glad we stumbled upon it.

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    The torta and banana muffins were absolutely delicious! A very lovely and affordable neighborhood cafe!

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    One of the best veggie burrito I've ever had. Very friendly staff and a really cozy ambiance. Can't wait to go back.

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    The veggie hash was a heaping bowlful, and very delicious! Very close to Jefferson Hospital too when you don't want cafeteria food.

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    Don't know why this place doesn't have lines out the door. Amazing fresh sandwiches. The owner is super cool and the staff is friendly.

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