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The Nile Cafe

Vegan Soul Food, Jerk Chick’n

Worth ordering: Sweet potatoes

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Top tips

  • Pair a platter with collard greens and plantains; both are recurring favorites.
  • Good to know: If you have a food allergy, verify ingredients carefully; one reviewer reported an allergen was present despite being told otherwise.
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  • Try the jerk chick’n drumsticks, a frequently praised, notably spicy pick.
  • Save room for the dessert case; reviewers single out cookies, cake, and other baked treats.
  • Good to know: Consider calling ahead or arriving earlier: a reviewer reports some items sell out, and another says food quality can dip when busy or late.

People mention

Bbq chicken, collard greens and jerk chicken.

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Also cookie, ginger chicken, jerk chickpeas, plantains, cake and jerk chicken drumsticks.

Good for

The vibe: groups The vibe: families

Praised for friendly service, cozy atmosphere and beautiful interior.

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Also praised for fast service, affordable and lively atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Dish availability varies; check with the venue
  • Outdoor seating
  • Lunch, dessert, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Counter-service vegan soul food draws regulars for jerk chick’n, collard greens, plantains, and chickpea platters, with house desserts such as cookies and cake in the display case. The modest dining room has plants and light wood tables, while outdoor seating and takeout suit a casual lunch; a 2024 review priced a two-person combo platter at $17.

Vegan menu

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6008 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
12:00–20:00
Wednesday
12:00–20:00
Thursday
12:00–20:00
Friday
12:00–20:00
Saturday
12:00–20:00
Sunday
13:00–18:00

the food

4.9 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Great food
  • Good service
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eating vegan

Fully vegan

Everything on the menu is vegan.

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