The Nile Cafe

Vegan Soul Food, Fully Vegan, Comfort Food

★ 5 · $$ · Hours

LunchDinnerTakeoutQuick BitesRelax

Amenities: deck Outdoor Seating

lightbulb Popular tips:  "Try the jerk drumsticks and BBQ chick'n for signature flavors" "Try the jerk drumsticks and BBQ chick'n for signature flavors"
"Enjoy generous portion sizes that make great leftovers"
"Take advantage of outdoor seating when available"
"Try their highly praised vegan baked goods like blueberry coffee cake and chocolate chip cookies"
"Expect spicy food, so specify if you prefer mild"
 

restaurant_menu Must-try:  salad, seitan steak, cake salad — popular (×18)
seitan steak — popular (×16)
cake — popular (×8)
jerk tofu — popular (×11)
bbq chicken — popular (×6)
 

thumb_up Praised for:  nice atmosphere, friendly staff, beautiful interior nice atmosphere ×5
friendly staff ×10
beautiful interior ×3
professional service ×2
outdoor seating
 

The Nile Cafe is a casual vegan soul food restaurant in Germantown, Philadelphia, known for its flavorful and hearty comfort dishes like jerk drumsticks, BBQ chick'n, and plantains. The venue offers a relaxed counter-service setting with friendly staff and a welcoming community vibe, including outdoor seating and a bright, plant-filled interior. Reasonably priced with generous portions, it also features excellent vegan baked goods and desserts, making it popular for lunch and dinner.

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Hours

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Sunday 1-6 PM

Monday Closed

Tuesday 12-8 PM

Wednesday 12-8 PM

Thursday 12-8 PM

Friday 12-8 PM

Saturday 12-8 PM

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6008 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia
PA 19144

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