Bar serving small plates plus cocktails and bottled beers - may have an age requirement, check ahead. Host happy hour weekdays. Kitchen open til 1am. Sister business to HipCityVeg. Main menu isn't available past 11pm on weekdays and 12am on weekends. Then a late night menu is available until 1am. There is an age requirement to sit at the bar but not at the tables. Open Mon-Thu 4:00pm-11:00pm, Fri-Sat 4:00pm-2:00am, Sun 4:00pm-11:00pm.
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131 S 13th St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 19107
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Added by eravencroft on 09 May 2014
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189 Reviews
First Review by s1ave4sing1n
ovaid
Points +506
Really great tapas style restaurant - Edit
Good was amazing so was the service. Very nice
Read morePros: Vegan, Friendly
Cons: Expensive
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irabike
Points +119
Not for me! - Edit
I am primarily a nutritional vegan meaning I want healthy vegan food; organic, nonGMO, whole food, not loads of sugar. So Charlie's didn't do it for me and I wouldn't go back. Also the service was not good. Between the host, water refiller, and the server, no one was friendly - I would say they were doing the minimum.
Read moreMany of the dishes were battered and fried - meaning white flour. They did change to nonGMO oil a year or so ago which is great. Other dishes came with white rice. I opted for the starter, Green Olives and Red Grapes. It was fine for a bowl of olives and grapes. The saba sauce didn't make much difference. Then I had Baby Heirloom Carrots which didn't have much flavor nor did the sauce. I tasted the Korean Tofu which was good but sweeeeet! The Cauliflower Steak was a plain slab of not very flavorful cauliflower with bland pureed cauliflower, and some flavored rice which I heard was good. So I am sure folks wanting to not eat animals will be happy, but don't come if you care about what you put in your body. Oh yeah, they have fancy alcoholic drinks and a not very good small beer selection. The other negative was that we were 3, at a 4 top table on the sidewalk with an umbrella that only covered 2 of us. It was slightly raining in the beginning and they made no effort to fix that. Ugh!
Pros: NonGMO oil, Good for folks who don't support eating animals
Cons: Not very healthy food, So so service
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angiericcio
Points +82
Date night - Edit
All vegan bar. Get there early; this place is a hot spot
Read morePros: Fresh juice and herbs in drinks , Amazing sliders , Speakeasy vibes
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ACCVeg
Points +1369
On-point takeaway - Edit
Seamless order and pick up service during COVID. Had the lunch combo: Bahn Mi sandwich was on point- soft baguette, seared tofu and crunchy vegetable toppings including just enough sliced jalapeño to make things interesting. Accompanying kale salad was accented with roasted chick peas and delicious tiny cherry tomatoes. Top notch.
Read morePros: On-point Bahn Mi, Seamless order & pick up during COVID
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Nunzi
Points +164
Charlie didn’t sin the vegans - Edit
My significant other and I went here whilst on a trip to visit Vegan Treats in Allentown right before a horrible nor’easter in December. It was us and one other couple in the whole restaurant, but the ambiance was fantastic and the drinks we got were fantastic and refreshing.
Read moreThe waiter that we had actually happened to know the owner of Farmspirit in Portland, OR and we had a nice little convo about that.
We split a few different appetizers and two entrees and all of it was fantastic. Because of how long ago it was that we were there, I can’t specify exactly what I liked about each item but they were all very thoughtfully put together and flavorful. It also wasn’t horribly heavy.
I was fortunate enough to get vegan French onion soup which I had never seen before at a restaurant, I hadn’t had it in probably 10 years by that point.
Pros: Fully vegan amazing bar food, Fantastic cocktails , Great waitstaff and bartenders
Cons: A little expensive but good quality, Parking can be tricky , Reservations are needed and can be hard to get in
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PrincetonVegan
Points +87
Best Vegan Spot In Philly - Edit
This is my happy place. Each dish is great and everything is plant based, but the real reason i love it so much is bc they elevate everything to the next level. This is not just basic vegan cuisine, this is vegan with a fine dining twist, but with an incredible ambiance!
Read moreCome here for a great vibe, amazing vegan eats, and some incredible cocktails that will make for an incredible night!
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Msdaggermouth
Points +152
Good spot for a special occasion - Edit
I haven't had a bad item at Charlie was a Sinner yet, but boy it's so pricey for such small amounts of food. So if you're into that, awesome! Good bar and atmosphere, if a little cramped. Nice for an occasion or a cocktail.
Read morePros: fancy drinks, interesting items
Cons: so expensive, tiny portions
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ToddKing
Points +158
Good food - expensive small plates - Edit
Pretty good food. Staff are not very friendly - super busy Sat night. Wine was not fresh and tasted bad.
Read morePros: Great small plates , Great bar
Cons: Expensive , Wine was old / bad tasting , Greeters were not friendly
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electraolivia
Points +30
love it - Edit
super romantic vibes, delicious drinks and food... definitely a must visit for vegans
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KellyFriedrich
Points +18
Delicious vegan food and cocktails - Edit
Have been here several times. It is usually crowded and there may be a wait. But it is worth it! The food is delicious and the cocktails are creative and yummy. I have brought non vegans and they love it too.
Read morePros: Speakeasy vibe, Creative menu and cocktails
Cons: A little pricey but worth it.
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oHelloLisao
Points +43
So good. - Edit
Great food and cocktails! Very dark and romantic. A nice date spot. The food was fantastic. I highly recommend the eggplant baos.
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sjayb2177
Points +33
Excellent food - Edit
This restaurant has a fancy atmosphere. It is tapa style. A little pricey but it is worth it for the quality of food and overall dining experience. The zucchini crab cakes were out of this world good. And the eggplant Asian bun was amazing also.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Big variety on menu , Excellent cocktails
Cons: Price
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mharris06
Points +644
BALLS OF HEAVEN - Edit
My gals and I went out and grabbed a few cocktails and ordered food off late night menu. We tried the Korean style fried tofu and potato croquettes. Tofu was very good but the potato croquettes..... A BALL OF HEAVEN BURSTING INTO YOUR MOUTH!!!!!
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divinegoddess
Points +25
My favorite vegan restaurant in Philly! - Edit
My husband and I absolutely love this restaurant. They are open for dinner, late into the night around 2am. It’s the perfect spontaneous late night catch a bite spot and the food is absolutely delicious! You have to try the Charlie burger and the crab cakes...you will thank me later! 😃 Also, their mocktails are so flavorful, delightful and refreshing!
Read morePros: 100% vegan/ plant based , Delicious , Excellent service
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RunningOnPlants
Points +42
Great tapas - Edit
We went looking for unique vegan tastes, we left full but wanting more! Friendly staff, we will be back! Small space though and darkly lit, if that bothers you.
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SarahH
Points +91
Fabulous! - Edit
We were there after 11pm so ate from the late night menu. It’s the first time I’ve managed to get hubbie into an all-vegan restaurant and he was actually impressed (high praise indeed!). We selected a few tapas and they were all outstanding.
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CaitlinLovesLife
Points +1643
Lana Del Ray Vegan Vibes - Edit
The ambiance was dark, chill, and so old school hollywood!! The menu had an amazing selection, so I went with two apps: the crab cake slider and bao buns. Both were delicious...I will definitely be back the next time I’m in Philly.
Read morePros: Excellent food, Friendly staff, Cool vibe
Cons: Pricey
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bettymarie
Points +93
Fun! - Edit
I went here before I was full vegan. It was delicious! Love the atmosphere.
Read morePros: Atmosphere , Fast service
Cons: Reservation are a must, Small plates
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flash16
Points +25
Great place but... - Edit
This is a great place but the proportions are so small that it’s hardly worth it. I mean the food was very good but it was $16 for 2 spoonfuls of risotto. I’d come back for the atmosphere and some drinks but would have to pass on the food.
Read morePros: Great atmosphere , Very good food, Great drink selection
Cons: Itty bitty teeny weenie proportions , Expensive
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HolisticHerbivore
Points +36
Great - Edit
Awesome atmosphere, delicious drinks, and a unique menu.
Read moreCons: Limited seating
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Debbo254
Points +44
Fancy and very good food. Dishes are a bit too small for the price. - Edit
The food was really good. Yet, the dishes were a bit too small for what they cost. Location was nice but way too loud and dark.
Read moreFancy drinks.
Pros: Fany dishes, Nice location, good drinks
Cons: Price, Too loud music, no wifi
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AmyGriffin
Points +34
Great ambiance. Fun cocktails - Edit
Love this cozy, hip vegan place. I’ll be back. Bao buns were amazing!
Read morePros: 100% vegan, Creative menu, Romantic and cozy
Cons: Make reservations
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tuka
Points +30
Unforgettable experience!! - Edit
Walked in and was greeted with a great welcome! Immediately engaged in conversation to keep me entertained while a table was being set up. Once sat the server quickly offered assistance in understanding the menu and gave great suggestion on some of the items, as well describing why he suggested them. Food came out in a timely manner and the flavor was great. You could call this menu a bit pricey, but for me it was well worth it. The attentiveness of the whole staff was incredible. Truly and incredible experience!
Read morePros: Great taste!, Friendly and knowledgeable staff., Great service!
Cons: cramped space.
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PrincessLunaKitty
Points +63
Incredible Vegan Bites - Edit
This is my go-to spot to impress all my vegan (and non-vegan!) friends. The food is mind blowing. I always get the ricotta and a stiff drink. The ambiance is amazing, too!
Read morePros: Strictly vegan only, Awesome happy hour, Tasty drinks
Cons: Expensive, Can get pretty busy
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FemmeFatal
Points +64
Pretty sure I died and went to heaven - Edit
The silken tofu/chickpea noodle ramen is a MUST HAVE.
Read moreI'm so so sad this doesn't exist in my city!!
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eroomtiac
Points +44
Great date night! - Edit
Excellent food! Will go back
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options (all vegan)
Cons: Small
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ChaChaSlide
Points +89
Go For Happy Hour - Edit
The food and drinks here are straight up delicious, but it can get expensive. If possible, make a reservation, and go for happy hour. They have specials on drinks and food. Any and all choices are amazing. You can't go wrong.
Read morePros: delicious, happy hour
Cons: can be pricey
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