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Charlie Was A Sinner

Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant and Cocktail Bar$$$$

Center City East, Philadelphia

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8.6^/10

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Ranked #2 for cocktails in Philadelphia
"the potato croquettes are literally perfection 😍😍😍"(2 Tips)
"Loved the Korean style fried tofu"(2 Tips)
"Innovative cocktails and hip vegan cuisine in a stylish setting"(3 Tips)
"3 tapas dishes per person"(4 Tips)

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boozy drinks
spicy food
toast
meatballs
good for special occasions
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dinner
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RCDecember 7, 2016
The Drinks are fantastic. Trying the Bao buns and pasta! You won't miss the meat. They do it really well here. They recommend 3 tapas dishes per person, I say 2 people could eat 5.
Bill RunnerMay 22, 2018
Everything....a wonderful experience. The "sausage and crabcake" were a surprise and delicious as was the"cheesecake". Great treat from our son and daughter in law !!
janelle guntherOctober 17, 2016
Korean fried tofu is spicy... very spicy. Knights in White Satin is an excellent smoked cocktail. Shepherd's pie a bit of a dud, but recommend the artichoke frites & zucchini crab-cake sliders.
Leanne AlyssaAugust 20, 2016
Great food and drinks. Plates are much smaller than expected. The gnocchi and potato croquettes are my favorite!
RCJune 28, 2017
CC Sips Deal: $5 CLOCKWORK ORANGE, CHARLIE’S PUNCH, special $4 Sycamore Lane pinotgrigio, California Sycamore Lane pinotnoir $3 Great Lakes Dortmunder, Gold River Horse Roly Poly Pils Half-Priced Apps
Sujay ShahNovember 30, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Fantastic cocktails, meticulously crafted. Outstanding food, creatively prepared. Top notch service, diligently dispensed. That is Charlie in a nutshell.
Anna SantiagoMay 10, 2017
Def come here. Tapas style. Super delicious. One of the best vegan restaurants on the east coast
Abby KJune 12, 2014
Very small portions but excellent menu. We came with 5 people but it's probably best with a smaller crowd. Again, the food was amazing, just small.
EM H.September 24, 2015
Love the dark quirky ambience and that its vegan.
Ville KauppiNovember 2, 2018
Outstanding vegan food with superb service. The place itself has got a nice mood also. A perfect ten!
Follow FoodieAugust 2, 2015
The bartenders here know their craft. Don't fear ordering from their menu or going off book. And they make a dynamite old fashioned.
Liz BrandtNovember 19, 2014
Amazing cocktails, sexy atmosphere and great vegan food. Doesn't get much better!
Victor CornejoJune 8, 2015
The A vocado Toast and ilted Caesar are simply perfection. What a talent these guts have in the back of the house.
Ercan BalcıJune 3, 2018
Tasty food, friendly staff, variety of drinks, and obviously being a VEGAN place:)
David FutatoNovember 30, 2018
The food is fantastic and the cocktails even better! A must every time I’m in Philadelphia.
Larisa GrollemondDecember 27, 2015
Have a seat at the bar and try anything with weird ingredients--the bartenders here are topnotch and it all works!
Tristan RhodesideJuly 17, 2016
Innovative cocktails and hip vegan cuisine in a stylish setting
Kathy ToomeyMay 28, 2014
Great place! Good ambience, delicious food, tasty drinks, wonderful service
Damon SununtnasukApril 7, 2017
Good cocktails. Had the veggie chips and dip which was light but nice
Jeffrey FriedmanAugust 5, 2016
Great vibe and ambience; places was packed but not crowded. Awesome food, vegan power!
Casey RyanApril 15, 2016
If there is a coffee or espresso martini on the special list; ORDER it!
morgan spadeAugust 9, 2015
Cocktails and small bites. Trendy but in the right way. Pricey but worth it for the experience.
Dan RobertsDecember 25, 2016
Fantastic and strong drinks. I didn't get a chance to try the food, but the menu sounds amazing.
Julia GélioMarch 15, 2017
the potato croquettes are literally perfection 😍😍😍
Jim SulzbergerMay 17, 2023
Their cocktail are amazing. Japanese speakeasy vibe
Lucas FeijóSeptember 14, 2017
Been here 5+ times
Very technical, knowledgeable bartenders, but it can get quite crowded.
CaseyOctober 18, 2015
The "East of Eden" is one of the most complex, amazing drinks I've ever tried.
Cameron BlankSeptember 6, 2015
Amazing cocktails and the avocado toast was incredibly flavorful.
Cara SchrockMay 25, 2014
Basil fennel mocktail, ricotta on toast, and beet root dumplings 👌
Shannon EaganSeptember 14, 2016
Cocktails are extra healthy and great tasting!
Brian MasefieldMay 26, 2015
Great cocktails. Cool interiors, sleek video installation in the back. Friendly service.
Rachel LJanuary 14, 2019
Love all the cocktails and vegetarian options
Nancy CadetApril 15, 2017
Fun drinks and vegan dishes #goodveggievibes
Evelyn AranaDecember 8, 2015
Delicious cocktails, great ambience, excellent service.
Ben jOctober 12, 2015
Bartenders are chill, drink strong and delicious
CaseyOctober 18, 2015
Ask the bartender to make you something unique based off your favorite liquor or flavors.
jazMay 17, 2014
Small plates, plant based, delish drinks
RamyaJuly 30, 2016
Food is tapas style and was ridiculously salty, but the cocktails were great!
GrantBwpgAugust 29, 2014
Ambience. Light tapas.
Daniel MillerAugust 20, 2016
One of the best culinary experiences I've had.
Brandy BonesJuly 28, 2017
great cocktails. mean happy hour.
Michelle SMarch 7, 2019
Menu looked good, but drinks were disappointing and tough to swallow. Will be back to try the food.
Follow FoodieAugust 2, 2015
To drink: 100 years of solitude. To eat: artichoke frite.
Ashley KnightMay 3, 2022
Loved the Korean style fried tofu
Jake VartanianSeptember 8, 2015
The "wheatball" meatballs are killer.
David HowlandSeptember 25, 2014
Ricotta + toast is absurdly good.
Ryan TamaresOctober 12, 2016
Good drinks too!
Alyssa B.November 29, 2021
Cute place for drinks
Christina KFebruary 20, 2022
cocktails!!
AFebruary 7, 2017
everything.

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