All the Way Live Cafe - Germantown

This is my second time eating from here. The first time I stopped in and didn’t realize how big the place is and how it was a real sit down restaurant. The food took a while to come out but was delicious so I went back. The second time I ordered ahead of time so by the time I got there my food would be ready and it was. Both times I had the lasagna, but with different sides. The lasagna is delicious. Whatever they are doing with that is right. When I eat it I feel the goodness as it travels down my esophagus. It feels like it’s alive in my body in a good way. For sides the first time I got the soul greens and was not a fan. This last time I got the quinoa salad which was delicious and the squash tuna. The squash tuna was ok at first, but after a while became too sweet. I didn’t finish it. I will say the portion sizes of the sides are very small for the price. You should get more.

Delicious food! High quality ingredients. Beverly, the owner, was incredibly nice and helpful. Definitely will be back

The food and the dessert was really good & fresh cooked in house. This is place has an all plant base menu. The ambience is so welcoming & warm, I instantly felt comfort. Upon arrival your ears are greeted with smooth jazz tunes that set the tone for a warm place. When entering I would suggest to just walk directly to the back counter there wasn’t a host at the entrance. I was greeted by this woman with such beautiful energy. Though I opted for take out I was still able to enjoy the atmosphere of this restaurant while waiting for my food.

This place is PHENOMENAL I had the chickpea soup,some divine purple potatoes and the most delicious ginger lime tea that ever crossed my lips. I would post pictures but I ate it all. Sorry not sorry. Ms. Beverly came to our table and made suggestions and they were ON POINT. The artwork, the atmosphere the service and food were amazing. If you are in Germantown pu gotta come love on yourself and try ALL THE WAY LIVE you won’t regret it

I absolutely love it here! Every time I eat here it's amazing. This time I got a soup and salad sampler. My favorite salads are the squash tuna and the marinated cabbage. And the lasagna is out of this world. I love that they have raw and cooked options, but I tend to prefer the raw dishes.

Amazing food. Everything on the menu is highly recommended. I'm not vegetarian but all the food was incredible and you don't even realize that there isn't any meat. The menu reflects foods from all around the world, India, Japan, and pan Africa

I finally got to come back to the restaurant after so long and I ordered the Mushroom pepper cheesesteak with almond cream cheese and it was absolutely delicious! I had the ginger lime drink which was very good and then I had a tasty coconut cream cake. Ms Beverly is a sweetheart and she actually recognized me after so long. Definitely will be back. #supportblackbusinesses #veganbusiness

We will be regulars! The food was great and the service was warm and welcoming. We ordered from the ‘Live’ menu which meant that everything was raw. I had that soul greens, butternut squash tuna and bbq mushrooms… I’ll just say.. the flavor combinations were great. A must try!!!!

Nestled in a so-so neighborhood is a nice, inviting place called All the Way Live. Apparently, there is/was more than one of these locations, but when I look on their website, there is only this location currently. I was eating with mostly a vegan group of people and learned about how my interests differed greatly from theirs and learned to appreciate the different vegan spectrum levels more and to realize that there is more of a spectrum. Being a raw vegan is a whole nother level and while I am open to this kind of food, I wouldn't want to restrict myself to this lifestyle as it would be too stressful and unenjoyable for me. The group seemed to be a fan of this place, and I am no exception to that. Many didn't like Vedge at all whereas I did, one or two said Monster Vegan could consider charging more which i disagree with even though I haven't made it there yet, Su Xing seems to get respectable ratings by all, Charlie's is mixed but I am a fan personally. If vegan meat tastes too much like the real thing, this turns off a significant number of vegans. For a non-vegan foodie like myself, or possibly vegans strict to their diets that miss meat might appreciate this type of food accessibility. Even though the ingredients here are all raw vegan (to start), they are made flavorful for a more healthy experience. The apple cake I had here had a different texture than your typical American cake. I believe it was layers of fuji apple itself and it was made moderately sweet- not overly sweet like a typical American pastry. The candied squash I had here was fine with the unexpected salad to accompany it, but i didn't feel the candied part of it per se. The mushroom "cheesesteak" I didn't feel was really much of a vegan cheesesteak, but it was still flavorful enough with actual mushrooms and veggies within a roll. The prices are on the higher side but seemed appropriately priced too. The ginger lime drink I had tasted natural but flavorful. Pricy, but flavorful and refreshing. As to the reviewers who were frustrated by the place closing with no proper notification, that is very frustrating. I get it's a local place, but those kind of details are important to at least have on your website- something within the store's control. Somewhat ironically, my group was here because the Nile nearby was closed on this particular day only. This was on their Instagram. During my time here, my group asked me out of 10, how would I rate the cake. I said 9 or 10 at the time and don't regret that. They were surprised by such a high rating. I haven't had too many specific vegan cakes myself nor do I need to specifically try to overindulge myself in cakes. I was a bit overwhelmed to try to review on the spot but felt it was my duty to try to because I have been writing many reviews currently. Also, I see that it takes me time to think about all these things in my reviews like this one here. This review would have been too much to tell a person in-person. After further prior review investigation and more thought, 10% is high for credit card surcharge and there should be more transparency on that beforehand if not displayed well. 5% would probably still allow a slight profit but also be more appropriate and reasonably easy to calculate I think. Also, because of the area this is in, one could argue maybe the prices need to be tempered down. This is specialty too and it is all quite debatable.

This was my first time at All The Way Live and it was an amazing experience. The service was fast, friendly and welcoming. The food was amazing as you could taste the love used to prepare it. It's a warm peaceful environment that makes you feel at home immediately. I had the pleasure of talking to the owner Ms. Bev who gracefully described her mission and beliefs regarding using raw and vegan ingredients. I will definitely return and share my experience with others as this restaurant deserves more exposure even though I love the intimacy it currently provides.

Spent 20 minutes on a Saturday afternoon driving to this place in a sketchy neighborhood. Obviously the proprietor does not value her customers enough to let us know that she's CLOSED FOR THREE WEEKS!!! I checked the website before going, and again after being disappointed. It would have been so easy to put a notice on the website and show a bit of respect. I wonder how many others wasted time because this place does not care about customers.

The food is really good here I have been to the restaurant about 4 times. It's a nice chill spot. The owner is the loveliest person, she came out and explained to us what live food is and she even gave us advice. We get the lasagne "amazing", the squash soup "the best I ever had" the spaghetti " I can totally replace my spaghetti with hers" . I have eaten at other vegan spots but this one tastes soulful if that make sense. The food does take a little while but the service is awesome as is the food.

A staple in the Germantown community. Good raw vegan eats. Can be slow with your order so plan ahead and schedule time. Nice staff. Eating healthy is always more expensive so don't be shocked by the prices. Good flavored dishes. Always a nice and relaxing atmosphere to catch up with friends or read a book.

I had a sweet tooth. let me tell you. this apple cake & vanilla ice cream DID IT. it was so good! i wasn't expecting the cake to be raw cake, it blew my mind lmao. the ice cream was perfectly sweetened. great balance! nothing was too sweet. Mann that combo was so good, i started feeling bad for those who just ride past All The Way Live Cafe & have never tried their food. Though, I must say.. the prices are painfully high for the amount of food that you receive.

I had been dying to try this place for such a long time! I always found myself in the area on either Monday's or Tuesday's when they're closed so it took me a lot longer than I would've liked. Finally made it to this 100% plant-based, super chill, kinda earthy, mother/daughter owned space in Germantown. I chose the 'pick a few' option so I could taste multiple dishes on my initial visit. Here are the prices: Small (choice of 3) $12 Medium (choice of 4) $16 Large (choice of 5) $20 I went a small which was piled high with BBQ mushrooms, the "tuna" made from butternut squash and seas greens and the chickpea chili. Completely shocked by how much I enjoyed the "tuna". That was definitely my wild card pick and I'm glad I decided to go for it! The consistency was great and didn't freak me out at all. A slightly "fishy" flavor, but not too overpowering. Easily eaten with just a fork! I loved the chickpea chili and could easily eat an entire bowl of it! Warm spices, hearty bites...perfect for a cold day The mushrooms were my least favorite of the bunch. Good. Just not "wow" like I had wanted. I saved leftovers for hubs and he agreed. Just a tad off from a BBQ flavor. I couldn't leave without a dessert to bring home to the kiddos (ok, I may or may not have had a taste). I went with a slice of raw vegan cheesecake served with thick gooey, sweet strawberry sauce. It was absolutely delicious! The creamiest vegan cheesecake I've ever tasted with a date and nut crumbly crust. It was coconut based and did taste like it. Non coconut fans will want to skip this one and try another one of their tempting treats. Space was large and filled with greenery. Calming. I really enjoyed speaking with the owner, the mother, about her business and veganism in general. We're all soul-sisters in a sense. Can't wait to return when I'm in the neighborhood again on the correct day :) Bring those quarters. Old school meters on Germantown Ave. Check out the bulletin board for local happenings and workshops.

Poor customer service, long wait for the food, waiter wasn't around so we couldn't ask for water while we waited too. No explanation or sign she cared. Good food though

Where to begin, ordered the nut burger, sabgi and two avocado salads for pick up. It took 1 hour and 10 minutes for the order to be ready. My suspicion is they started making the order when I walked into the restaurant. They gave me the house salad with no dressing with half of an old and brown avocado. $13 for that salad, see the picture attached. Very disappointing. While I was standing in the place there were 4-5 people waiting for their orders and a few people at tables also waiting. I hope they can get their act together. Germantown needs some good restaurants and the quality and the service was not something people will be looking to come back to. And there is a 10% credit card fee. So bring a lot of cash with you

Everything I had out of this place was amazing... versatile, with raw and cooked meals

Wonderful reception & dining area. Very personal reception from the owner. The food dishes are wonderful & filling. Don't let the size of the dishes fool you. Each dish is enough & sometimes more than enough for one sitting! Definitely putting this place in my 'Go to Again' list for Take Out!

Pretty good food but pricey. Be prepared to wait even if you order over the phone. Was told my order was going to take 40mins, arrived and she told me another 20mins. This is not the first occasion I had to wait after ordering my food to go.

$Too, $too, $too, expensive!!! The menu is not customer friendly. The food was not all that good for the price. Also, not that much on the menu to choose from. I can make the same food, way much $cheaper. I will not be eating there anymore. Customers beware, they charge a fee for using your credit or debit card.

The service can be slow, but the food is absolutely delicious. Every dish is worth trying, but the Spaghetti and the Chickpea Chilli are a must. The desserts are divine. The owner, Bev is friendly and gracious, but I wish she would hire someone to work the dining area to speed up service.

You can feel the good energy in the food through your body. The restaurant is beautiful and black owned. I'm on a raw diet and eating this amazing food feels somewhat like a cheat. At least a hack lol. I recommend the chickpea burger on Nori and lasagna. It's so good my mom who's not in any cleanse and rarely eats raw asked me to buy her another one.

Really good food. Nice desserts, too. I felt good there and when I left and wish there more places around like them. I would go every day if they were closer.

My, my, my... some the best places are found randomly. I was trying to cater to the vegan needs of my son and his mom so we gave this place a shot. CHICKPEA CHILI... MMM.. MMMM... DELICIOUS!!!! The cabbage type salad with side pitas was pleasing to the palate as well. Everything tasted amazingly flavorful. You can tell they put their heart into their cooking. The decor and aura inside the joint is very comforting, if you would like to dine in. Please just go to this place because you will not be disappointed! Especially, if you are a vegan.

The food was good. Yes. But customer service was not there. Went inside for a pick up order and the communication was just not there. The cashier not only handed us a book as if we dined in , instead of just telling us our total, taking the money and giving change. But consistently kept walking away without telling us anything. Such as I'll be right back with you your change, or I have to get your apple pie from the back, I'll be right back. SOMETHING!!! I don't mind being patient but this took the cake, and we were ready to run outta there , leaving change and all. Maybe better to dine in, but I won't be going back anytime soon.

Dining here will take up your entire evening, so bring lots of patience!! When I ate here, we were only one of 2 tables in the whole place yet it took almost 2 hrs from start to finish. The food is GROSSLY overpriced and you get charged for using your debit/credit card! I could maybe justify the price if it was some incredible vegan food, but it's not!! My sandwhich was half onions when i asked for no onions at all. Don't order the cheesecake, its inedible!! And all you'll get is 1 glass of tap water with your meal so sip slowly!! Save your money, time and tastebuds and go somewhere else.

Yeah. Another random gem. Chickpea burger on raw coconut bread, forbidden black rice, sabgi (mixed Indian veggies) and chickpea chili. Sooo good. Definitely getting some raw salads for tomorrow to start my day.

Not a fan. I do not feel like I got the value I paid for. A friend and I have been cutting back on meat and trying to find good vegan friendly restaurants within the city, so based on the rating, I assumed this was a good place to visit. We ordered take out and I got a chickpea burger and my friend ordered 3 sides. They have the 3 sides option on the menu for $12, so one would think it would be equivalent to a meal. I was not a fan of my burger, it was cold, and did not have much flavor, almost tasted like a cold frozen vegetable burger. My friend ordered collard greens, rice, and cabbage. I wish I would have taken a picture but the portion size of the sides were equivalent to a scoop of ice cream. I think if they are going to charge that price they should give you more food. When we got the bag, I just assumed only the vegetable burger was inside because I could not imagine that the sides were able to fit in the bag as well. In general I get vegan food costing more because of the ingredients and preparation. However, 3 commonly used vegetables should not have been that price if they were only giving out that small amount of food. Oh and my burger came with no sides. It was legit just a burger. I am hoping they revisit their menu and pricing.

I was really wowed by this place. I did Uber eats for delivery. I didn't realize this was a raw food establishment but as a vegan I'm open. I just like to know somewhere in the description what they were. Expectations are important. All that being said, the lasagna was delish! Again I wasn't expecting a cold dish and that the zucchini pasta was actually just raw zucchini slices. I took a small bite of the apple cake. It's raw. Almost like a gigantic luna bar. I get it but it's not satisfying the baked goods desire I had. Advertising is super important folks.

I've been eating here for years and without a doubt this is my go-to spot for yummy raw/vegan goodness! The owner is phenomenal and informative if you have any questions about maintaining a plant based lifestyle. I live for their wild rice, veggies, and the cheesecake... UGH!!!

I ordered a chickpea burger, which was as dry and flavorless as cardboard. Actually, the only flavor I could detect was table salt, and it was waaaaaay too salty. I even ordered two desserts, which were also inedible. This place is trolling the public. it's insulting that they don't bother hiring people who know how to prepare foods and on top of that, they have the audacity to charge so much money for their garbage "food".

My wife and I have enjoyed live food since the days of First Herbal Intercourse and Alkebulan Inn. This restaurant, All The Way Live fits the Philadelphia vegan tradition quite well. The food is better than good and you can quote me on that.

Ordered chickpea burger . Burger was dry and very salty . Paid $20 including delivery . Not worth it . 2 stars because order was delivered within 30 minutes. I will not order again

Absolutely delicious! I got the jackfruit burger and it tasted and felt like a real sloppy Joe. It's really nice to have a vegan restaurant that is actually Whole Foods and healthy ingredients. The woman working was kind and friendly too. The interior has beautiful paintings. I highly recommend the jackfruit burger I will definitely be returning.

This place gives off old brownstone vibes. The restaurant has the original hard wood and has a very warm feel. The food is delicious, electric, and alkaline. The staff are so kind and there are many menu choices. The only con is it can be a bit pricey.

Wonderful take-out experience! Serene atmosphere, excellent food & even better dessert!

Fast service, polite staff. So many food options for a vegan restaurant. The food was delicious :)

Friendly staff. Tasty food. Restaurant serves extremely healthy dr sebi approved cusinine which is very rare. Unfortunately portion was small and wasn't my top choice flavor wise, although am sure their other dishes are better.

First time eating here and I am so glad we found this place! Very cozy atmosphere with AMAZING food! The chickpea chili is out of this world, along with the lasagna. Great portions and great value. My partner and I are very strict in what we eat. This place was able to provide great healthy clean food that we didn't have to worry about eating. We could even eat the amazing desert that was available. We ordered the apple pie and coconut cream banana pie. Everything was GREAT! Go check this place out!

This is me and my hubby's favorite restaurant! We are vegan, but we don't always eat raw. This place definitely makes raw vegan absolutely delicious! Everyone that we have brought to this restaurant has LOVED the food here! My mother, who is not vegan, got the chickpea burger and loved it so much that she took half home and ate it for breakfast the next day! I HIGHLY recommend this place! You'll be pleasantly surprised!

Was skeptical at first but in the end this non vegan had a great meal and met the owner who is a treasure. Clearly puts her heart and soul into her business

If you actually eat good/legit vegan food, avoid this place. First, waitress didn't know anything about the food my friend and I asked to order. I asked what an ingredient was and she said she didn't know. There were maybe 4 tables with people and we waited a good ten minutes for glasses of water which she spilled. Then our food came out and it was soooo boring. Nothing had flavor, nothing seemed particularly fresh or raw. My friends food was wrapped in plastic wrap. I can't believe they charge $12 for a meal. It also smelled like musty mold and the bathrooms were falling apart. Do yourself a favor, spend the time to go into Philly to a legit vegan restaurant.

This new outpost of All the Way Live Café offers a large menu and a spotlessly clean and relaxing dining room. I had squash soup, a pita filled with super kale and hummus, and a ginger lime juice. Everything was fresh and super delicious. A great addition to Chestnut Hill dining option.

The best raw food I've ever tasted! I had the kale, quinoa & BBQ mushrooms with coconut water...everything was delicious. I can't wait to come back & try some other dishes AND DESSERT

I decided to use my UberEATS promo code EATSPHL16 to get $15 off my order. Despite a little trouble with the delivery, the food was AMAZING! I'm so happy to have discovered this place. As a vegetarian, I will definitely order again soon. (The UberEATS promo code is only valid thru Dec.13.2016.)

Bad experience: I ordered one entree and a cake. It took 1 hour!!! Just waited and waited. Finally, I get up to walk out the the waitress resurfaces screaming that my food is ready. She gave me 50% for waiting which was a nice gesture. I was starving and appreciated her effort. The food was completely disgusting. I was disappointed bc I had high hopes. I almost vomited in my car. Was very disappointed. But the silver lining is that I didn't pay 100% to vomit. Also, there was only one waitress. I waited an additional 20 minutes to order so 1.5hrs for a lasagna and a cheesecake. ANNNNNNNNNNDDDDDDD they forgot my cabbage. Just bad overall. Won't be back or recommend to anyone.

Great food and super clean + always consistent. I've been coming here about about 2 years now and it's still a favorite.

Food was amazing and Ms.Beverly was very hospitable, she had a wealth of information about healthy eating it was welcoming since I'm starting a plant based lifestyle I will definitely be back~Oh and the chocolate carob cake was to live for

I really wanted to like this place! It's not often that you find a vegan restaurant in this part of the city. However, the quality/quantity of the food simply did not warrant the price. Our order consisted of a mushroom burger, veggie lasagna, two sides & one dessert. Cost = $55 Normally, I wouldn't consider that price high. But, the quality of the food (in my opinion), didn't warrant the cost. Also, it seemed as though everything was in a sauce and had a taste similar to that of Indian food (i.e., the spices). This may be due to personal preference. The service was great -- very quick delivery. I'll likely give this place another shot, to make sure it wasn't just one bad experience!

Stopped by today on my way to the Wissahickon and got a fabulous delicious meal of fresh vegetables and hummus. Everything was fresh and very lovingly prepared. I'll definitely be back!

Excellent original unique vegan food. My husband and I enjoyed our dinner - mine chickpea mushroom burger on a spelt pita, his BBQ mushroom /squash/hummus pita. We also liked the unique drinks which were not too sweet. Try the ginger lime - it has a good hit of ginger. Yes the service was not speedy like what we are used to but it was relaxed and quiet , easy to have a conversation, the space very clean and simple. Loved it.

Food takes to long to come out. Took 55 minutes to get our meal - the meal was delicious. It is BYO so if you wait at least you can drink.

This is one of the best kept secrets in philly. Amazing vegan food for everyone. The appetizers are amazing and great to share with a friend. They don't use any sugar as a sweetener in any of their food, only agave. The service is incredible and they can answers any questions you have. The main course was great. The only problem I have is that I was too full to get a dessert and the dessert menu looked incredible! I need to get back in there and start with dessert!

I have eaten at this restaurant and recommended it for years and have always loved it, despite the very slow service...with the exception of my last meal there - a take out platter - which was truly disappointing. I think it depends on who the chef that day is. I must have gotten someone new, because the seasonings tasted really different (and not in a good way) and this as the first time i did not enjoy the food. Empress Nyesha and Sister Beverly usually do such an amazing job, but apparently not this time. It also seemed like 1/2 the portion size that they used to give. Furthermore, i felt like I'd spent a bundle on a bag of food that wasn't even that filing or delicious. The 5 plop platter and a piece of carob cake (basically a cake shaped Larabar) was 32.00$, outrageously pricey for a meal for ONE that wasn't even enjoyable. Drats, and i had been looking so forward to it!!!

I was introduced to All The Way Live and Sister Beverly in January of this year. Since then, I have not had one iota of a desire to dine anyplace else. It is a spiritual hangout that happens to also be a restaurant. The menu is vegan - half of the items completely uncooked, raw, and alive. The vibe is among the most chillest that I have found in my travels. My last visit, Sis Bev made a special dish for me: Wakame salad, Nori sheets, Barbecue Portabellos, and Avocado. All the way live. One word: SUPERB, perfect, and just right. I love the fact that right now it is a select few beautiful souls who frequent the place. But, hey, I can't hide a gorgeous treasure such as this. So if it feels right for you, definitely stop by and pay a visit to the only restaurant in Philadelphia.

The other reviewers hit some great points The food is that good and I doubt I will go anywhere else for my "new" raw lifestyle. Today I had the pleasure of finding this place after a 45 minute drive and having a nice chat with Bev and she assured me that raw food can be that good. Raw goes beyond the Vegan and Vegetarian Lifestyle and requires a true belief of the benefits - physically and mentally. Mentally I was starting to wonder if I could give up good addicting food. Physically I have never felt better and it's only been a short time since I started - relatively speaking and thank Goodness All The Way Live Cafe put me back on track! I ordered the Chickpea Burger and Apple Cake, and as a previous review mentioned, I too wonder if this is Raw. IT"S THAT GOOD!!!!! Better than GOOD! I'll be back. Probably several times a week. My new lifestyle requires a 45 minute drive but that's the easy part knowing what is waiting for me!