Philadelphia is a city known for its professional sports team spirit (go Phillies!) and the ballpark foods that go along with it: cheese steaks and soft pretzels. While it is fun to indulge in Philly’s finest from time to time, exploring all of the healthy food options that Philadelphia has to offer is even better. From vegan bakeries to farm-to-table restaurants, this city has it all. And the best part? Most of these restaurants take full advantage of their close proximity to some of America’s best organic farms by locally sourcing their ingredients! 

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Fuel
1225 Walnut Street

The first of its kind, Fuel is a famed Philadelphia restaurant where everything on the menu is under 500 calories! The menu features several paninis, wraps and salads all made with 100% organic ingredients, and the vibe of the restaurant can only be described as very Southern California – relaxed and upbeat!

Sweet Freedom Bakery
1424 South Street

Created by two IIN graduates, Allison Lubert and Heather Esposito, Sweet Freedom Bakery is Philly’s first and only gluten-free, vegan, allergen-free bakery. If you’re craving a cupcake, but not the sugar and toxins that go with it, head over to Sweet Freedom for a guilt-free treat! Our favorite is the Banana Chocolate Chip Cupcake!

Essene Market and Café
719 South Fourth Street

Essene Market is a very popular choice for people in Philadelphia who are looking for a place to buy all things health-related – vitamins, food, kitchen appliances, you name it! It’s also a great place to sit down for a healthy and delicious lunch at the café or pick up a loaf of bread at the bakery.

Vedge
1221 Locust Street

Vedge is the newest healthy restaurant to hit the scene in Philadelphia. Set to open this fall, Vedge promises an upscale dining experience with a progressive approach to vegetarian cooking. We can’t wait to try it out!

Mama’s Vegetarian
18 South 20^th Street

Mama’s Vegetarian is a casual Kosher Middle Eastern restaurant in the City Center. The menu features several falafel options, as well as hummus, bourekas, and several other traditional Middle Eastern foods. The casual environment makes Mama’s a great place for a laid-back lunch with friends.

Mi Lah Vegetarian
218 South 16^th Street

This vegetable-focused vegan restaurant, whose Buddhist namesake Maitreya denotes nature, harmony, happiness, and kindness, strives to provide healthy, vegetarian and mostly vegan fare. The menu is inspired by traditional Thai, Indian, Japanese and several other cultural foods and items are available gluten-free!

The White Dog Café
3420 Sansom Street

The White Dog Café has two locations, one in Philadelphia’s University district and the other in Wayne, just outside of the Philadelphia city limits. The restaurant is all local and organic. In fact, they receive 95% of the ingredients used on their menu from farmers within 50 miles of the café locations! If you’re looking for a delicious, healthy meal in a comfortable atmosphere, The White Dog is for you! 

FARMiCiA
15 South 3^rd Street

This farm-to-table restaurant is a conception of former White Dog Café chef  Kevin Kluase, James Barrett and Wendy Smith Born. Together, the three set out to create a friendly, lively space that serves local, organic food and beverages. The menu is fantastic and the atmosphere is very inviting. Farmicia is a great choice for dinner, drinks or even Sunday brunch! 

Healthy Bites
2521 Christian Street

Healthy Bites believes in “Green Cuisine” – food that is good for your body and the planet. If you are in need of some healthy groceries to take home, a quick lunch or dinner of healthy, organic foods, or even healthy meals delivered to your door, Healthy Bites is for you! You can even sign up for cooking classes or nutritional services on the Healthy Bites website. 

Food For All Market
7127 Germantown Avenue

Food For All is a small artisanal café and market that serves allergy-sensitive, local, organic foods. The menu features sandwiches, soups and salads as well as several gluten-free baked goods! We recommend The Stewart Sandwich – it’s incredible!

For more restaurant options around the country, have a look at all of Integrative Nutrition's Healthy Living Guides, or explore all our recommendations on the map below!

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