Hibiscus Cafe

I hadn’t been here in quite some time, but was in the area so I placed an order. I had the curried kale and chickpea platter and it was delicious. The food is seasoned well bringing out the flavors of the items. I ended up mixing it all together since the flavors complement each other well. I also tried both the strawberry and mango sea moss smoothies. They were good, but the platter was the star. If you want Caribbean vegan food this is a good option.

Returning once again on Friday 10/17/2025 to savor the seitan cheesteak, a tried and true option at this reliable restaurant known for its delectable cuisine at reasonable prices. It's always a pleasure to step inside and be greeted by Earl, a wonderful man who goes above and beyond to make our experience enjoyable. This dish is carefully crafted to order and ranks among the top 3 Vegan cheesesteaks, with perfectly cooked seitan that is tender and bursting with flavor. The ideal blend of cheese, fried onion, and peppers creates a harmonious balance. We also indulged in the coconut kale soup, a consistent favorite that never disappoints, along with a refreshing fruit punch smoothie that ranks among the top 2 in all vegan establishments, in my opinion. Additionally, the vegan jerk wrap featuring seitan and the vegan quesadilla are standout choices. This is my preferred spot when seeking a quick, affordable, and outstanding meal. I have been a loyal customer for years and, on this occasion, decided to dine in. While we usually opt for takeout, the food is consistently delicious, offering great value every time.

Great place to eat healthy vegan food. Love the variety and the portions. The price is also right on point. Staff is friendly!

Wonderful experience, the juices were refreshing and the food tasted amazing! The atmosphere and kindness in the space was so uplifting, I left smiling and excited to go back to try some other plant based menu items!

I ordered a surprise bag with Too Good To Go and I was blown away by the flavor. If everyone cooked veggies like this way more people would eat vegetarian. I had some rice and the curried kale and chickpeas 10/10. They also have a ton of fresh juices. I was SO happy to see soursop or guanabana. I got that and the strawberry lemonade both were amazing. Definitely check this place out! Everything was so flavorful.

absolutely incredible vegan spot, super filling and very healthy. i got some soup from them on too good to go last week that totally blew me away also really sweet people! every time i go in, the people working there are so friendly and always in a great mood. it always gives my day a little boost!

I got the cheesesteak and it was so delicious. The smoothies are super fresh and tasty. Service was great too!! The man serving me was very attentive and sweet. I definitely recommend eating here.

Different Cheesesteak #1142. Vegan cheesesteak. Great news!! If I have to eat vegan food for the rest of my life I am going to live!! I was about to give up on vegan cheesesteaks. This was tasty. In a blind taste test you’ll know it is not beef. Take it out of the cheesesteak category and you have a top sandwich. Good roll, great sauces. Everything worked well together. The Strawberry passion drink was amazing. I would have liked to try a smoothie but it was our 3rd cheesesteak of the afternoon.

Literally the best vegan jerk I have ever had!!! Menu is so vegetarian friendly, the guy working the counter was super kind and helpful, the food came out pretty quickly for having 2 other people order before us- like 10 or so minutes if that. It was around $30 for 2 people to eat but the portions are very substantial so I wouldn't say it is too expensive for the amount you get (and the quality of it too)!!!! Highly recommend to anyone looking for good vegan eats at a reasonable price :) Made my day

Still an old favorite. Tasty options, thoughtful and considerate service, and things usually very speedy.

I came here for a TooGoodToGo. What I got was good but I didn't feel it was a lot for the program. I got a container of vegetable soup. The juices I had are delicious. People here were efficient but not particularly warm or cold. No seating that I noticed in this area- just order and go. A vegan favorite from years ago for others I have been acquainted with. I hear I should try their Jamaican patties but I will probably avoid TooGoodToGo from here.

Their portion size is huge for the price!! Generous with their sauces too. The cashier was super sweet and the place looked clean small but clean.

Got the curried seitan. Great portions and price was reasonable, but it was just soooo salty. Usually I'm good with salt, but this was beyond what I can handle. I did eat it anyhow and the flavors were good when I could get past the saltiness. I'd try again but maybe I'll try a dish that's not curried! I'm rooting for these guys and am thrilled they have so many vegetarian/vegan options.

This was a surprising little spot that I am happy we bumped into on our travels. They provide some healthy options and it was perfect for our vegan/vegetarian palates. The Vegan jerk chicken wrap has some spice to it and was so good. The garden salad wrap was delicious also, my only wish is that I had more of that sesame vinaigrette dressing tossed around in there. We grabbed a piece of bread just because and it was soo good. I'm not a banana bread fan but this one... YES. I can eat that with a hot cup of tea any day. Definitely recommend popping in. Just a note, probably better to take to go there is not a lot of seating. Not good for groups looking to sit on, but good for take out for a group.

I ordered Hibiscus via Uber Eats. I wanted something fresh and healthy. I haven't eaten at this place in a while, so it was a perfect choice to get back to loving their food. They give good portions and good flavors. I ordered the super powers smoothie, garden wrap salad and salmon platter with veggies and jerk sauce. I definitely could've bought two of the super power smoothies because it was so refreshing and tasty. The super power smoothie contains, blueberries, strawberries, antioxidants, gogi berries, sea moss and rice milk. I was initially interested in ordering it because it has the added bonus of sea moss. The smoothie is a beautiful dark red or purple color and has a thick consistency. I couldn't wait to drink it from the look alone. I'm definitely thinking about getting another smoothy soon. Maybe one of their green goddess smoothies. The salad is a very simple and delicious. It has fresh crunchy lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, peppers and avocado and a side of sesame vinegarette dressing. It was wrapped in a tortilla and cut in half. The portions was enough for one hungry person. I also ordered the salmon platter option with brown rice, sautéed veggies and jerk sauce. The jerk sauce was a good flavor and little spicy. The brown rice was accompanied with brown beans and the salmon cooked well. I was given a lot of salmon, enough to share a piece with someone else. The meal was so filling I couldn't eat it all. Wish I lived closer get smoothies everyday. I've never actually went into the store. This is my first time ordering via Uber eats and the previous time someone ordered it for me. Will visit soon!

The food is so good, I had the jerk seiten, greens and rice & peas. Oh the green smoothie was delish... I've had the cheesesteak also and it was really yummy. I would absolutely recommend this place!!

Philadelphia's most iconic food is the cheesesteak. But can this classic meat and cheese sandwich be made.. vegan? Hibiscus Cafe had me convinced with their version of the cheesesteak, made with strips of juicy seitan, sautéed onions/peppers/mushrooms, spicy sauce, and vegan cheese, all on a soft, chewy whole wheat hoagie roll. The seitan had a good amount of spice and peppery flavor, the vegetables added a nice crunch, and the creamy, unctuous, melted cheese brought all the components together. There was plenty more on the menu to try at this friendly, lively, health-conscious Jamaican-run cafe, but the vegan cheesesteak was one memorable experience!

Warm and friendly staff and food is very balanced. I love stopping by here for my Jamaican fix whenever I'm in town! I'm partial to the Jamaican jerk tofu/seitan wrap, which comes with brown rice and sautéed greens. The flavor is so balanced.

I hadn't even had hibiscus in over a year and mostly because there are so many other options in the area now and hibiscus has love a little bit of a history of being slow. Luckily all that changed! The food is just as good as I remembered. I ordered the vegan cheesesteak and my wife got the jerk tofu platter. The food is as good as I remembered it with the texture being just right and the portion size. My wife enjoyed her tofu jerk situation. We also ordered a piece of carrot cake to go. The carrot cake texture just wasn't for me. Overall I still love the food here

Ordered salmon, beans & rice and cabbage. The food was AWFUL ! The poor quality salmon was dry as cardboard. The rice was so hard it was impossible to eat it. The cabbage was OK but barely edible. The teriyaki sauce was too salty and incorrect, the curry sauce was awful. I WILL NOT GO THERE EVER AGAIN. I will not recommend this place. Very poor quality food!

Hands down, my favorite vegan-vegetarian restaurant. They have very healthy foods and they have probably the best vegan cheesesteak I've ever tasted.

Very nice people and the food was terrific Hibiscus is a nice little tiny place with very delicious food. Good service.

I've been wanting to check this spot our for some time now, so after my yoga class I walked down to see what they have. The inside give you a Caribbean feel, they have refrigerators with pre package items, small salads, cakes juices etc. I was greeted and allowed some time to look over the menu for a few minutes. I chose to get the raw wraps, they include kales salad, avocado and tomato. I git mine without the tomatoes. I also got a green goodness smoothie. It took a few minutes for my order to be ready and I was on my way. My smoothie tasted good but I was a little disappointed as it was a watery more of a juice consistency, I prefer a thicker smoothie. My wraps were ok, they did forget my avocado though so the wraps just had a little bit if kale salad in it. Overall the experience was okay, wasn't anything I would travel for as I live on the other side of the city.

Came for the vegan cheese steak. In the process, fell in love with the jerk seitan platter. I can recommend this without hesitation.

A little vegan paradise with a reggae vibe. I can't wait to go back whenever I can get back to Philly. Got a cheese steak and a guava juice. They have fresh pressed juices too which I didn't get to try. Came for lunch and it was getting really busy around 1pm. My mom, who's not vegan, tried my vegan cheese steak and kept asking to have more!! The roll was fresh and the seitan was amazing... and filled with tons of onions and peppers. Beautiful mural on the walls and plants in the front window. Looked clean for sure. It was a small place. Short drive from University City. Not being from the city, my mom thought it was in a sketchy area. The area was run-down but I didn't feel unsafe.

As I was walking down Catherine st. In efforts to get to my car. I was intrigued by the rhythmic sounds of reggae music. My curiousity lured me into this wonderful small shop called hibiscus cafe. Hisbiscus cafe is a vegan as well as health conscious store that sells vegan cheesesteaks, samosas, salmon platters and healthy smoothies. Today I decided to try the coconut delight smoothie. The coconut delight smoothie had cashews, moss, coconut milk, avocado, coconut oil and some other healthy ingredients. The wait wasn't too long and my smoothie was very good. It was creamy and it tasted sort of like an oatmeal cookie lol. I actually felt good about drinking it. I felt like I was doing something good for my body! Overall thanks hisbicus cafe for the delicious smoothie. I look forward to returning and trying their other food items such as their salmon platters!

I just moved to Philly from Los Angeles and have been looking for some places to eat when I don't feel like cooking or just has great food options. I'm not a health but but I am mindful of what I put into my body. I was looking to try a vegan BOB but when I arrived they were swamped. So I ended up at Hibiscus Cafe. Now at this point I'm starving so I wasn't sure if the food was really just THAT good or if I was THAT hungry. lol Today was my second time trying out this place and I got the same thing. Curry Kale and Chickpea wrap on multigran wrap. I added salmon and STILL BOMB. I've also gotten the Peanut Punch and the Brain Food Smoothie. Both high scores. This place is being saved for sure. They were friendly, it was quick, and the portions a great size for what you pay. I'd post a picture but the food is already gone.

Was in the neighborhood for a visit at UPenn vet and found this great vegan option! It was too hot to leave my pup in the car so I brought her with me! No issues and the food is amazing!!! Yum!

One of my favorite spots in West Philly. Always quick and perfectly seasoned food. It has great vegan options and the date night smoothie is a must have drink.

The food was PHENOMENAL but the customer service was lacking.. I was super stoked to try a vegan Philly steak since going vegan in 2014 and was not met with very friendly staff. I felt pretty dismissed while ordering, waiting, and receiving my order. Hopefully it was just an off day because it was a pleasure to experience their food. And stunning store!

So good!!! Reliable and tastie, with very friendly service. Have been here numerous times.

Cool vibe. It was decently loud inside with the music bumping. Most people grabbed the food Togo. I was disappointed that they didn't have the kale wrap in stock but I ordered the Nutty Smoothie and jerk seitan. I appreciated their menu because it's a very unique take on vegan food. The smoothie was good! The jerk seitan was seasoned very well and the vegetables/rice paired well together.

Great place to pick up prepared Seamoss. They also make their own blends, which are excellent. All of the food I've had there has been delicious as well (it might be vegan but it might just be vegetarian, don't quote me on this one).

Originally heard of this place from an associate. They spoke highly of the place and what they had to offer food wise. I happened to be in the area and took a look for myself. Walking in I noticed a colorful setting inside of this shop and to my left a fridge full of ready to go orders. And to the side of that was natural goods like hair and body products from local vendors. I love seeing they support other local/black owned business. I ordered for the first time a veggie patty which was very fresh and had a nice filling of corn, carrots, peas etc. And a curry salmon in a kale wrap, which was delicious. Also noticed the next time ordering here the wrap I took home and ate an hour later was still fresh hot. Had enough to save for later and didn't feel as guilty as I would had I went and ate a unhealthy meal. Definitely will be returning to try out more of the menu...oh yeah and the drinks made in house are great too!!

We went to Hibiscus Cafe for lunch a while ago. The food was generally solid. Jerk seitan platter: The jerk is tasty. The brown rice & beans are all right. Veggies are okay but there wasn't much there. Seaweed salad: This was okay, but overly sweet Philly cheesesteak: Solid, comfort food. Hibiscus is a small place, so be warned that it may be difficult to get a seat if you're planning to eat in. 3+ stars

Omg Hibiscus is life! This Vegetarian/Vegan hidden gem near university city is amazing! Let me break this down for you because you'll want to know about all the goods here; so let's get to the deets. They are known for the BEST VEGAN CHEESESTEAKS IN PHILLY- HANDS DOWN!!! My rating below : Best out of 5...5 being the best! Vegetarian/ Vegan Food options: 5 Parking availability: 3 Business Energy Cleanliness : 5 Bathrooms: yes, 5 Staff friendliness : 5 Seating Space: 2 Service: 5 The place is filled with positive vibes & positive energy. The community of people who aid in the way this business succeeds, really adds a true compelling energy when you enter. The music is always flowing & it's such a diverse selection of island music: soothing/calm. First off, the peanut punch smoothie is amaze balls!!! I mean you can't go wrong with the taste, texture, & health benefits it gives you. They have an amazing selection of fresh juices/smoothies to choose from & there SUPER FOOD Smoothies have so many health benefits combined with goodness; it's hard to chose. I have ordered & tried almost everything on their menu. No, that's not an exaggeration. I'm extra AF when it comes to food & I can't stay away. Plus all those flavors just burst into your mouth like the best food-gasism you could ever wish for! This is not a game people get your butts down here to this quaint Resturant & check them out! They also make fresh baked goods daily and have a fridge full of take home items to heat & enjoy later. I could truly sit here all day; tune into my happy place of food and just vibe out. I'm so glad I've found hibiscus which also is BLACK OWNED !!! There's nothing like it. ONE-of-a-KIND! Here's a list of a few items I've tried : Vegan Cheesesteak - SPICY Curried kale & chickpea wrap Curry seitan Curry coconut salmon wrap Raw wraps Jerk seitan Kale salad Vegan sweet potato pie Blueberry bread Veggie burger Jerk tofu platter Homemade carrot juice & the list goes on!

I haven't lived in West Philly since 2014 and my mouth still waters whenever I think about Hibiscus. I would recommend trying literally anything from here. Every single smoothie I've had has been out of this world. And I still crave and dream about their curried kale and chick peas often. This little spot deserves BIG business. Support them!!

I really enjoy this little cafe off of Baltimore Ave in West Philly. Vegan friendly shop. Great section of refrigerated foods and drinks. They have an awesome smoothie section. They also have a small food menu and everything is cooked fresh. The vegan cheesesteak is Amazing. When I tried it I was questioning what I was really eating because it was so good. Being a pescatarian I still eat a lot of vegan food because I am trying to transition so foods that have great flavor and make me not miss meat are of course awesome. I would definitely recommend this place and the staff is helpful and friendly. There are a few places to sit to eat in as well.

Wow!! Best vegan comfort food I've ever had! Wish we lived near Philly so we could enjoy it more often. The Philly Cheese steak (go for the jerk option) rocked!! The Zucchini bread melted in my mouth. And the home-pressed juices were perfect. So highly recommend!!

Food was absolutely delicious. I had the chickpea platter and my husband had the cheesesteak. I would come here often if I lived around here. Very friendly service.

One of my favorite spots in this neighborhood, amazing selection of juices, smoothies. Interesting combinations and creative names. Also delicious and nutritious food including curry wraps and kale salad, great vegan/vegetarian options! Great pre-prepared food as well & premade juices when you're on the go!

What a hidden fucking gem. Best vegan cheese steak I've had in Philly. The jerk tofu was bombass (very spicy FYI) and the date smoothie was delish. Also, the guys that run this place are super chill and kind. I am going to go here again. And again. And again.

This is just more proof that Little Moirs is the best food in town. Differs from Food Shack and Leftovers but not one iota of deliciousness loss. BEST ever quick lunch and if you skip catering for the holidays or a celebration you are seriously losing out!

I had the Jamaican jerk tofu and wow, I was blown away! Being a vegetarian I've never been able to experience a Jamaican food so when I heard about a vegan Jamaican place I immediately jumped at the opportunity to try it. The taste of the tofu was so amazing and so seasoned and it was a huge portion! And the staff was also friendly, I would love to go back!!

I finally tried the Vegan Philly Cheesesteak. It was so good, and hit the spot just right !! So far the cheesesteak is my favorite... Will be ordering again Very soon :)

Oh damn. This place is so. Good. I got the smoothie after I did a yoga class down the street and it hit the spot! I had never heard of the moss they put in but they have an interesting little pamphlet about it's health benefits. Smoothie itself is hella tasty and has interesting ingredients. I got the one with cashews. It seems like every meal is fresh made, which is amazing. I have a bell pepper allergy and they were able to make my food without.

Love love love this place! The vegan jerk chicken cheese steak is literally mouthwatering good, and the smoothies are pretty good too! Definitely will come back here again!

I just flew in from California with a screaming appetite and finicky taste buds. I want my food healthy and delicious. The Hibiscus Cafe had great reviews and just 5 miles from the airport. So we stopped in for a bite. The vegan SPICY Philly cheese steak is absolutely the best I've tasted.... a most flavorful and delicious taste sensation! I also ordered the highly recommended "Island Mix" smoothie. Health and wellness never tasted so good. I look forward to trying other great tempting options on the menu. Great customer service!!!

As people who eat vegetarian regularly, we're always on the look out for solid vegetarian restaurants. This is some of the best vegetarian food that I have ever eaten in Philadelphia, even compared to much pricier places. On top of it, the owner seems like a really solid, friendly, and fair person. The place has really good energy, and it's very clean. It's "clean" food and it's a clean restaurant. It's important to set your expectations in terms of ambiance. There's four tables and you order at the counter. It's noisy when the blenders are running (which definitely order one of the smoothies-- excellent). With that said, the place has good energy and we enjoyed dining in. However,it seems the majority of people were picking up either from call-in orders or were getting pre-prepared meals from a refrigerated display case near the counter. If you're looking for the restroom, it's in the basement. It's old and a bit worn, but it was also kept clean which is very much appreciated. A last detail is that we ordered platters. If you want leftovers, get a whole platter for one person. The couple in front of us ordered one platter for the two of them. We learned why. The platters are very large and in the future we'll probably split an order. The only desired improvement I could name is if they would put a water urn on the front counter for dine-in customers to serve themselves. Overall, a fantastic place.

I love y'all and I want you to be my go to Vegan Resturant, but if you could ease up on the thyme! It over powers everything else! I ordered today for the first time, I not giving up, I just want my vegetables to have their taste! Love Y'all!

I'm not a vegetarian but I can't believe how tasty and well seasoned the jerk seitan is here. Tastes like stewed jerk chicken over white rice. Unbelievably good. Vegetarians and meat eaters alike have to try!

The jerk seitan was amazing and a platter was a lot of food! I would definitely come here again.

Just what I was looking for in a Vegan place. The food was fantastic and at a very reasonable price.

Nice little spot. Love the vegan cheesesteak. The veggie patty is good as well. As soon as I find them on Uber Eats I'll be ordering for lunch.

I love Hibiscus! I devour the food too quickly to take pics. Try the coconut curry salmon on tomato wrap or seitan cheese steak with the works. Phone in. Great customer service. Good vibes. Solid and consistent

Ordered from here many times. My go to when I'm in west Philly. I'm a pescatarian non dairy so this place is perfect for me. My favorite items are their vegan cheesesteak and their curry fish sandwich.

Excellent! This place has many delicious healthy vegan option. Many vegan restaurants have "comfort" heavily fried vegan food that isn't particularly healthy. Hibiscus cafe offers multiple vegan options with greans, protein, and healthy whole grains. High recommend!