The Nile Cafe
Vegan restaurant · West Central Germantown
6008 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Highlights
Vegan soul food with plentiful portions, including jerk chicken & cheesecake
Vegan soul food with plentiful portions, including jerk chicken & cheesecake
"In the past, the idea of a vegan soul food restaurant might’ve been as unthinkable as clear roads on I-95. But since Germantown’s The Nile Cafe opened and started serving stew fish made with wheat and soy proteins, it’s clear we’ve reached a new day. This spot is Philly’s oldest vegan restaurant and makes perfectly spiced vegan jerk chicken with a meaty texture dripping with a sweet and spicy sauce." - candis mclean
"Portrayed as a spot that bridges vegan and soul-food sensibilities — recommended both in vegetarian/vegan guides and as offering a soul-food spin on plant-forward dishes, making it notable for herbivores seeking bold, comforting flavors." - Ernest Owens
"A decade ago, the idea of a vegan soul food restaurant might’ve been as unthinkable as clear roads on I-95. But since Nile Cafe opened and started serving stew fish made with wheat and soy proteins, it’s clear today is a new day. This spot is Philly’s oldest vegan restaurant and makes perfectly spiced vegan jerk chicken with a meaty texture that’s dripping with a sweet and spicy sauce." - candis mclean
"Vegan soul food shines at the longstanding casual Germantown restaurant serving cold-pressed juices and vegan entrees like barbecue “chicken,” alongside collard greens, cabbage, and plantains. Make sure to get a slice of the layer cakes or a scoop of non-dairy ice cream too." - Nadia Chaudhury
"Vegan soul food shines at the long-standing Nile Cafe, a casual Germantown spot serving fresh-pressed juices and vegan entrees like barbecue chicken alongside collard greens, cabbage, and cornbread. Make sure to get a slice of house-made cake or a scoop of non-dairy ice cream too." - Ernest Owens, Grace Dickinson
