The Nile Cafe

The offering that this amazing establishment delivers is the bridge to our connection with All That Is! The taste and wonderful array of flavors dance to the rhythm of an eternal appreciation. Amazing Service! Ambiance fits as well!!

Delicious food, great service, awesome place to learn about being Plant based. Beautiful plants to look at. The food was so delicious I enjoyed the Jerk chicken the most , oh I take that back my favorite was the chocolate cake!!! Lawd have mercy it was so good. I met the owners and they were so kind and knowledgeable. Right on germantown Ave. plenty of street parking.

Here's the jist of it: this restaurant is catered to people who are used to the flavor and texture of meat and are trying to adjust to eating a more healthy, vegan diet.That being said, the food is not meant to be something drastically different from its meat counterpart, and so it feels like the food is lacking in experimentation.Also I was shocked at how little food I got for a $20 combo "platter".If you're used to the flavor of meat, you'll love this restaurant, be prepared for a smaller than average portion size.

This place is so incredibly interesting....and delish! Jamaican influenced vegan soul food? Count me in! Stopped by for a takeout lunch while I was in the area. I may make a habit of being close by more often after tasting what Nile has to offer!I walked through tons of lush greenery after I entered the open yet welcoming, uber casual space. Half of it is designated for various items for sale including oils, clothing and percussion instruments. What a nice surprise it was to be treated to a drumming sesh while waiting for my food to be served up. Awesome! There's a pretty small menu and platter deals such as 1 main and two sides or 1 main and three sides and so on. I went with the first option. Torn between the BBQ "chicken" and the Jerk "chicken", the kind gentleman who has been vegan since 1980 and provided amazing conversation steered me towards the jerk. It was amazing!! Full of flavor, a hint of spice and an awesome meaty texture!! Definitely give it a try! *They offer both wheat and soy proteins and list them clearly on the menu board for anyone curious. I was originally a tad disappointment they were out of cornbread as a side option later in the afternoon by the time I visited. Because hello, vegan cornbread! I went for brown rice and collard greens instead. Boy was I wrong thinking the brown rice would be a boring side. It was topped it with the most insanely flavorful gravy!!! Wow! The collards were perfect as well! Intrigued by everything this gem had to offer, I took some chickpea salad, black bean soup and snickerdoodle cake to go also. I just wanted to taste it all! The chickpea salad was an awesome pure protein substitute for a potato salad, but had the same consistency and a similar taste. It was filled with diced crunchy veggies too! The black bean soup had a little heat to it and was filled with big chunky stewed veggies. Delish! The girls gobbled up the cake. It was a nice thick slice and was moist. The vanilla frosting was super creamy and it was drizzled in a delicious sweet, sticky caramel like sauce. Yes, I had a taste! I HAD to! My girls did mention the icing tasted like butter. After tasting I will have to agree while it is delicious, if you're used to the vegan butter Earth Balance, you may just say the same. I don't know for sure that's what they used but I would be extremely surprised if they didn't. All and all, it was an awesome first visit and I look forward to many more! From great convo and hanging out with "my people", to incredibly tasty food, and free entertainment too...there wasn't much not to love from this simple pay at the counter joint with some funky flare. There was an awesome sense of community here and I love being around other people with such a love and passion for animals and Mother Earth. It's a definitely a feel good kind of place vibrating with pure positivity. *They use all filtered water for their cooking and have a filling station. If you have bottles, bring 'em. **Check out the table with flyers for local business and events!*** There's a small parking lot in the back with no line markers, but it's safe to park there, or so I was told by the staff at the restaurant. I had no issues.

I was excited to try The Nile Cafe on my vegan foodie weekend in Philly. This soul food restaurant came highly recommended. Although I wasn't too keen on trying the chicken alternatives, I was psyched to try the two items I heard raves about - the collard greens and macaroni and cheese. Lo and behold, the macaroni and cheeses wasn't on the menu on this day. Instead, I opted for the collard greens, cabbage and cornbread to go. I thought I made good vegan collared greens until I took one bite into these. What had I been doing wrong?! The flavors all melded together in a way that made me question if smoked Turkey hadn't been secretly added. Wow! The cabbage was a bit lackluster. However, the cornbread helped this meal make a quick rebound. Moist, and sweet like cake. Just how I like my cornbread. I will definitely visit again in hopes of trying the mac'n'cheese. The three star rating is a result of the cabbage and the missing gem. I'm optimistic about my next visit.

Saw the pics online and HADD to taste their desserts I grabbed some food to try also, and they let me sample the meats the ginger chicken was delicious but I decided to curve the wheat and chose the BBQ chicken instead the dine in was beautiful didn't even know that part existed until I saw for myself and when I got home the cake and ice cream hit the spot for a vegan place the soul food was amazing

We have been here a number of times across the past several years. The food is very good, and if you want healthy food there are a lot of obvious options here that are also delicious. The food isn't always ready exactly when you get there, so be prepared to wait a bit sometimes if you get there on time. But the staff are working on it and being thoughtful as they prepare your food. A great option in Philly and for the surrounding areas!

Don't let the picture fool you. This food slaps. Opted for bbq "chicken", brown rice with gravy, and plantain.Now listen, I'm not a meat substitute girlie, but whatever they used as a chicken substitute in this.... y'all had me fooled. This vegan spot is also trini owned which explains why the food was THAT good.

It's okay. The service is mediocre, the food is average, but if you're in the area it may not hurt to try. I don't visit anymore for these reasons. The events are Afrocentric & cultural so it boosts the atmosphere.

This place is awesome, you can get fresh water great food. Good vegan choices and healthy eating in a cultural environment.