America's Best Vegetarian-Friendly Large Cities

#9 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Ah, Philadelphia—the City of Brotherly Love and home of the Philly cheesesteak. Vegetarians, rejoice, for we, too, can be part of the "cheesy" embrace without supporting the cruel dairy industry. Indulge in the tastes-so-heavenly goodness of the vegan Philly cheesesteaks at Gianna's Grille and Basic Four. Gianna's, known by vegetarians nationwide, is also popular for its vegan pizza and its piled-high mock-meat hoagies.

If you're up for a taste of the Far East, then you're in luck—Philadelphia has several all-vegetarian Asian restaurants. Kingdom of Vegetarians, New Harmony, Singapore, and 1010 Cherry are all definitely worth visiting. Or fill yourself with Philly falafel at Maoz Vegetarian, where you can create your own meal one ingredient at a time. For night owls, Maoz serves food into the early morning.

Heading to a Phillies game? Citizens Bank Park serves veggie dogs and other meat-free ballpark snacks, earning it a spot on PETA's "Top 10 Vegetarian-Friendly Ballparks." If you're in Philly or State College (the home of Penn State), check out Mad Mex for tofu and bean burritos or quesadillas made with soy cheese and vegan sour cream. Govinda's offers a wide variety of tasty cuisine, including an Indian buffet and terrific desserts. The highly regarded, upscale Horizon's Café rocks even the most hardcore meat-eater's world. For more information on the best vegetarian eating in town, check out VegPhilly.com, which includes restaurant reviews and information on local vegetarian-friendly events.

Top Tip: A visit to Philly just wouldn't be complete without stopping at Gianna's Grille for the GG Special—the restaurant's vegan version of the Philly cheesesteak.

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