Merkaz is a fast-casual Israeli sandwich shop that also has a great breakfast.

The International is a two-floor bar in Kensington with a beer bar on the first floor and cocktails on the second floor.

Hello Donuts is a coffee and donut shop in Kensington that does some of the best vegan pastries in the city.

Ants Pants is an all-day Australian cafe in Queen Village that has a solid weekday brunch.

P.S. & Co. is a completely vegan and gluten-free bakery that’s open all day near Rittenhouse Square.

Bar Bombon is a vegan Puerto Rican spot with a full bar in Rittenhouse.

Memphis Taproom is a dive bar with an outdoor patio and lots of vegan bar food on the menu.

Milkcrate Cafe is a coffee shop and record store with a solid breakfast and free wifi.

Grindcore is a vegan coffee house that plays a lot of heavy metal and punk music.

Kamal’s in Reading Terminal Market has great falafel sandwiches and smoothies.

Goldie is a falafel shop in Franklin’s Table from the people behind Zahav.

Pizza Shackamaxon is a slice shop on Girard with big, floppy pizzas and excellent tomato pie.

Rione serves Roman-style square pizza by the slice, and it’s the best of its kind in Philly.

Kalaya is a 30-seat BYOB in Bella Vista that serves the best Thai food in the city.

Talula’s Garden is a good back-pocket spot in Washington Square West that serves seasonal American food and has a great patio.

Hadramout is a small Yemeni restaurant near Penn that’s good for a quick lunch or group dinner.