Luhv Vegan Deli

It’s no secret that Philadelphia has been making a name for itself as one of the nation’s vegan capitals. In the past decade, the veg community has been steadily growing, and local restaurants are following suit. With recognition building and many beloved Philly institutions earning well-deserved spots on vegan must-try lists around the country, The City of Brotherly Love’s pride and joy will always be the classic neighborhood haunts. Here’s how to stop in, pull up a chair, and eat like a local.

As recently as 2015, the term “vegan butcher shop” was an unheard of oxymoron. Today, with dozens popping up throughout the world, the phrase doesn’t raise an eyebrow. These cleaver-slinging vegan entrepreneurs have proven that you can make meat from plants, and they’re changing the definition of butcher shop for good. Jump to the shops What is a vegan butcher? Until recently, the words “vegan” and “butcher” weren’t often seen side-by-side.

It’s no secret that Philadelphia has been making a name for itself as one of the nation’s vegan capitals. In the past decade, the veg community has been steadily growing, and local restaurants are following suit. With recognition building and many beloved Philly institutions earning well-deserved spots on vegan must-try lists around the country, The City of Brotherly Love’s pride and joy will always be the classic neighborhood haunts. Here’s how to stop in, pull up a chair, and eat like a local.