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Name: Blackbird Pizzeria
Address: 507 S 6th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19147
Telephone: (215) 625-6660
Price range: Under $11
Rating: 4.09

Blackbird Pizzeria

507 S 6th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19147

(215) 625-6660
Store is closed

Blackbird Pizzeria Menu

Salads

Caesar Salad

Mushroom Salad

Antipasti Salad

Beet Salad
Speciality Pizza

Haymaker

Yukon

South Philly

Nacho

Veggie Supreme

Fungi

Popeye

Tomato Pie

Harvest
Sandwiches

Seitan Cheesesteak

Smoked Tofu Cubano

Eggplant Grinder

Chickpea Parm

Chickpea ‘tuna’ Wrap

Bbq

Chickpea 'tuna' Wrap

Grilled Veggie Wrap

Lemon Pepper Tofu Wrap

Wingwich
Sides

Hand Cut Fries

Side Salad

Chickpea 'tuna' Salad

Garlic Bread

Cajun Coleslaw

House Soup

Soup Of The Day

Sauteed Greens

Roasted Vegetables

Healthy Meal suggestions for Blackbird Pizzeria

Salads

Caesar Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mushroom Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Antipasti Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Beet Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Speciality Pizza

Haymaker [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Yukon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

South Philly [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Nacho [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Veggie Supreme [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fungi [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Popeye [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tomato Pie [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Harvest [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Sandwiches

Seitan Cheesesteak [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Smoked Tofu Cubano [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Eggplant Grinder [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chickpea Parm [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chickpea ‘tuna’ Wrap [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bbq [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chickpea 'tuna' Wrap [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Grilled Veggie Wrap [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lemon Pepper Tofu Wrap [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Wingwich [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Sides

Hand Cut Fries [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Side Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chickpea 'tuna' Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Garlic Bread [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cajun Coleslaw [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

House Soup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Soup Of The Day [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sauteed Greens [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Roasted Vegetables [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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Rob S.

Okay, so I went there a couple months ago and it was really good, their vegan cheesesteak was crispy and the everything seemed really fresh. I returned to blackbird this week and had the opposite experience; both my girlfriend and I could not get through our dinners and to make matters worse it was really expensive, $30 for two junky cheesesteaks, some bottled rainwater and a side of wings...that would have seemed like a fair price if the food was consistent with my original experience. I definitely think this place has potential, but it seems like they have good days and bad days, or maybe it depends on whos cooking.
(3)
Nixx E.

Best vegan place in Philly! Referred to as my "punk rock pizza shop" by my husband. This place is convenient, tucked away just off South St. The people there are always super friendly, the music is always good, but the FOOD. OMG. O.M.G. Love it! Their pizzas are really excellent, and the slices are big! I tried their Fungi (mushroom) pizza and their vegan pepperoni, and both were delicious! The mushroom pizza was the BEST mushroom pizza I have ever had, vegan or not! They rocked it. The next night I came back for a seitan Philly Cheese steak, and some fries. The cheese steak was super hot, and gooey with delicious vegan cheese...great size too! I had to take half of it with me! The fries are also yummy, and the portion size large as well. Needless to say, I had lunch for the next day too! Laid back, friendly atmosphere, AWESOME food, good prices, and good size portions. PERFECT. If this place ever closed, I would literally cry. I just wish they delivered to upstate NY! Rock on Blackbird! ps--I nearly forgot to mention the bad ass, vegan chocolate chip cannoli I had!!!!! DIVINE. Their whoopie pies are also magical....try the peanut butter ones!!
(5)
LL G.

Some of the best pizza in the city. The crust is top-notch and the 'cheese' on the pizzas takes some getting used to but the flavor and mouthfeel actually work well with the other ingredients The combinations are unusual, but they work, too. The salads are always fresh and huge and made from top quality ingredients; the mushroom salad is an incredible bargain. The chili is terrific, the chickpea 'tuna' sandwich is delicious, the blackout cookies are unusual but delicious and addictive...we are just vegan-curious but Blackbird has become one of our go-to spots for creative, top quality, delicious, fairly-priced food in the Society Hill/QV/Wash West/South Street area. My only quibble with Blackbird - the ambiance could use some work. Different lighting would help.
(4)
Sammy G.

I would give this a 3.5 for an overall review. The pizza is pretty good, thin crust, which I personally am not a huge fan of but my boyfriend loves it. It is a small whole in the wall place, decent seating areas. Trying to find parking sucks!! Anyways, the pizza is pretty good. The cheesesteak I was not a fan of, it didn't taste anything like the original and I've had seitan cheesesteaks before. The cole slaw is amazing, if you like it and you are vegan, this stuff is like the real thing! Cucumber soda... interesting is all I have to say haha. I don't think I would go back to Philly JUST for this but if I was in the area I would go for some late night pizza again. I'm not knocking this place by no means but it wasn't a "I NEED IT AGAIN."
(3)
Brian M.

Everyone working here had the appropriate level of unjustified blasÃ©, the food choices were offbeat enough for your weird friends yet good enough to sustain/retain the ones who wouldn't step foot in a place like this and are cool with dining on flesh/chicken embryos/mammary fluids, and prices were sufficiently upticked to align with the facade.
(4)
Teresa L.

We got the South Philly because you know, it had meat (Seitian Sausage). And it took us awhile to decide, but we decided the Margherita Pizza was the next-best thing to meat (drinks, drinks, drinks!). The cheese was like mayo. I had sinned - or so I thought. And I swear that I was eating meat, albeit kinda weird when I examined it between my index and thumb, but still yummy. Absolutely taken aback by the trickery.
(4)
Dave R.

I love Blackbird. Great atmosphere when you go in, and friendly delivery people. I order from there fairly often and only had a problem once which was due to weather (not their fault). I usually get the steak without cheese or the Haymaker Pizza without cheese (just a personal preference, I dislike vegan dairy) and a side of BBQ wings. Recommended if you are visiting Philly, mandatory if you a vegan and live in Philly.
(4)
Cassandra B.

Blackbird is amazing and SOOOOOOO much better than Gianna's, which used to occupy the space, copied Vegan Treats desserts, and sold "vegan" pizza that actually wasn't vegan. Blackbird's pizza is not only super cheap, but it's also super delicious. A slice (1/4 pizza!) is only $3 for plain Daiya cheese, and the specialty pieces are about $4 each. I went with the nacho pizza, which had caramelized onions, avocado, jalapenos, and olives. I could have done without the avocado, which had sort of a crispy tomato texture after it was baked, but otherwise, the pizza was outstanding. The caramelized onions were key and I'm going to order extra next time. I also had a slice of the veggie, which had artichokes, green bell pepper, olives, and mushrooms (which I picked off). I preferred this slice and thought it was much better than many soy meat slices I've had elsewhere. The service was very fast, considering how busy the dining room was and how many people were calling in for delivery ('twas a Friday night). Most of the people dining were young, alternativey folks that are probably vegetarian, but there was also an elderly couple enjoying some pizza. I got the impression they just stumbled in, not knowing it's vegan. Awesome. Thank you, Blackbird.
(5)
Sean G.

I've had my share of seitan cheesesteaks in San Francisco (Jay's Cheesesteaks and Phat Philly in the Mission), so I was pretty pysched to try out a vegan version in the City of Brotherly Love. I wasn't disappointed - the toasted hoagie roll was brimming with seitan and onions. It had a nice crunch when I took my first bite. The seitan and Daiya cheese made for a delicous mess. The only thing that would have made it better was more vegan aioli (you need to ask for it when you order). The one order of fries was huge - enough to be shared between two people. Definetely worth the visit for vegan and vegetarians!
(4)
Kedar D.

Blackbird looks like a hole-in-the-wall pizza joint, which is a good thing, because it brings vegan restaurants more into the mainstream. You can come here and get a slice of pizza on a paper plate and leave two minutes later. That's a rare thing in the vegan world, so I'm glad Blackbird has introduced the concept. I started off with a slice of nacho pizza ($3) made with cheddar Daiya, jalapenos, avocado and onions. It was tasty, though the avocado and jalapenos got dried-out quite a bit. I also had a philly cheesesteak ($8). It was drippy and oily like a regular cheesesteak (the Daiya cheese is pretty fatty), but I didn't think the seitan they used had enough flavor on its own. Also, there wasn't enough of it, or the onions, mushrooms and peppers. Too much bread and not enough filling, to put it another way. I also wish they'd used a flakier, slightly thinner bread, and preferably whole wheat. The bread Blackbird uses is much too thick and dry. Blackbird also offers a large number of baked goods from Vegan Treats, so you can get a complete meal here if you so choose. On a whole, I'm glad Blackbird is around. I think there's some room for improvement, but it's already off to a good start.
(3)
Dana B.

I used to eat at this place ALL THE TIME when it was Gianna's, and it hadn't occurred to me to go back after Blackbird took over the joint, but one afternoon, I was hungry and not in the mood for Chinese, so I decided to give Blackbird a shot. Mind you, I'm not a vegan, but will often opt for soy or vegan food since it often has fewer calories than its meat or dairy counterpart. I settled on the "meat lover's" pizza (it wasn't labeled, so I'm not quite sure what it was, but that's what it looked like), and it hit the spot. However, while the place was spruced up quite a bit compared to what inhabited it before, the girl at the counter seemed to be a bit stand-offish. Maybe I came in at a bad time? One can never say, but I'd come back again, just for the food.
(4)
Ceasar B.

I got pizza here a while ago and I distinctly remember two things: the slices are huge, and the pizza is delicious. The decor is kind of cheap and you'd never guess from the outside, but I'm not complaining.
(4)
Rob S.

The pizza crust was solid and overall pretty good, particularly the 'popeye' loaded with spinach, garlic, pesto, etc. While I enjoyed the 'clean' taste of the seitan cheesesteak compared to its beefy counterpart, it was somewhat devoid of flavor, which was a bit of a bummer.
(3)
Al A.

All vegan. Bad pizza. Expensive for pizza. Good location. Popular for some reason. This place only survives due to novelty; vegan pizza, well I never!
(1)
Marie D.

If you're looking for a meal minus meat, Blackbird is a fine choice. It's very tiny in here, so takeout might be a good idea if you live nearby. And if the weather is wintry, it might be an even better idea; although a friend spotted some delivery men dropping off a few much-needed space heaters. But the grub here is so good you might be able to forget your frigidity. You'll probably even forget your eating vegan. The seitansteak was great and had all the ooey-goeeyness this type of sandwich requires. The roll was externally crusty and internally fluffy, another must-have. Pizza dough had same quality/consistency (shame on me, I don't remember the name of the slice). My only regret was not ordering the Yukon, a golden, glistening pie with slight tinges of extreme, pizza oven heat and specks of herbs. The only thing that could make this place better is if they let you byo. Vegan, I am not. Blackbird lover, I am.
(4)
Jen A.

I cannot say enough good things about this place. We had the haymaker pizza which was to die for!! The cheese was SO good! The hubby and I got a large and it was big enough to feed a small army. We also went with the "root beer wings" which were excellent. For dessert, we had the vegan cupcakes (which I believe are from Vegan Treats). They were so yummy - you'd never know these tasty treats were vegan! The employees are all very, very nice. The inside is not real fancy - but the awesome food makes up for it : )
(5)
Alexa J.

Let me begin by saying that I take the opinions of my fellow Yelpers very seriously, so I was really excited to try Blackbird. Maybe all the hype was why I was so disappointed by my experience there. Because I was so pumped for this place, I had checked out their menu online and planned my order in advance--a vegan cheesesteak and a couple of slices. (My appetite knows no bounds.) When I got there, I was disappointed to find that the only three slices available were plain cheese, pepperoni, and and Nacho. Nevertheless, I soldiered through my first world problems like a champ, and ordered a pepperoni slice, a Nacho slice, and a cheesesteak. The guy at the counter told me they were out of rolls. NO ROLLS?! I groaned audibly, because why bother hiding my disappointment? They didn't even bother having rolls. I stuck with just the two slices and sat down at the table with my friends, who were waiting for the whole pie they had ordered. I started eating my pizza, because real friends won't make you wait for them to get their food, but their pizza took FOREVER. By forever, I mean half an hour, but how does it take 30 minutes to deliver a pizza TO A TABLE? But back to my pizza. I started with the bubbling hot Nacho slice, crust first. I'll say this for Blackbird: they do a mean crust. This stuff was crispy outside and tender and fluffy inside. I'm normally a translucent-thin crust kind of girl, but this shit was the bomb. I wish I could say anything really positive about the rest of the pizza, but everyone hates a liar. It was LOADED with Daiya, which, if you're unfamiliar, is goopy, gluey, and gross in large quantities. It completely overwhelmed the toppings (caramelized onions, jalapenos, and avocado, which would have been great had they not been nearly nonexistant) and gummed up behind my teeth. Um, ew. I like Daiya in moderation, but this was ridiculous. The pepperoni slice was equally overloaded with vegan cheese goop, but the pepperoni was AWESOME. I picked it off and ate it so I wouldn't have to put any more Daiya in my mouth. By the end of the meal, I still had a ton of pizza left on my plate, which for me is indicative of a terrible meal. I'd rather dai than eat that pizza again.
(2)
Bonnie T.

I live in NYC where it's relatively easy to find quality vegan food. Whenever I travel out of town, I try to visit the most highly recommended vegan spots. I can see why Blackbird Pizzeria is so well-liked. The pizza is imaginative and delicious. The crust is perfect. Open a location in NYC, please!
(5)
Michelle G.

I wanted to check out Gianna's Grill, but when we walked over to the address it was replaced with a Blackbird Pizzeria instead. Luckily it still had Philly Cheesesteak, so I was happy. Service was fast and friendly, and there was enough seating for our group, but it filled up quite quickly for dinner. I've never had a real philly cheese-steak, or even a vegan one from anywhere else, but I was hoping it would be more of a steaky sandwich. It was a shaved seitan one instead, which was still quite tasty but not what I was expecting. There were lots of options for dessert and the pizza selection was mouthwatering. I'll have to try some of their pizza next time.
(4)
Dan F.

"Take These Broken Wings. Learn to Fly." Not that they have vegan wings. But they do occupy that general culinary space what with pizza, cheesesteaks and fries and it fit with the lyrical spirit of everything else I have to say. Starting with the shallow and the visual: Sensational logo. Why not carry the spirit of it through the rest of the Blackbird experience? Inside it's as beckoning and soothing as an NHS community dental clinic. (Google for photos.) Tables are bare, walls are naked, and the low-lying fan lights seemed to trigger an as-yet undiagnosed epilepsy. The lighting is hardly incidental. Rethink it. Now for the food: B+ cheesesteak. Excellent overall texture, sort of ... a feat given that the seitan slices themselves are tissue-thin nothingmuch. The roll, wonderfully fresh as it was, was way too prominent a feature of the sandwich. I.e. I felt I was eating lots of roll. And not just any roll, but a HEAVILY FLOURED ROLL. As much as might be expected in an I Love Lucy baking accident. Back to the texture. The sandwich was also kind of gluey. I don't know why, and I don't know how to fix it. Cook the vegetables less? Do them on a higher flame? Stumper. There's also a curious lack of flavor ... a blank canvas upon which maybe Sriracha would have helped (at which point you'd feel like you were eating a Sriracha sandwich.) They do have hot sauce, but just one bottle at the counter. You may have to jockey for it. The fries were pretty impressive. Hand-cut, about a thousand pounds a fry (both a plus and a minus), and nicely dry. Organic Heinz was a huge bonus. (It really does taste markedly different from the conventional Heinz. I've done taste tests.) I washed down the affair with a Dry Cucumber soda. Perhaps not the best choice for my meal, but I definitely appreciate their beverage selection: just a titch sweet, real flavor, and sophisticated - like me! Overall it's quality product in an unsettling, bare, windowless environment. I'll leave you with a final thought. Nearing the end of the meal, I overheard one sort-of achingly hip 20-something customer ask another: "So, who do you think goes here: mostly vegans or mostly hipsters?" And with that, I sign off.
(3)
Jessica E.

Blackbird, thank you for introducing me to the world of daiya cheese. I am allergic to milk and not familiar with how regular cheese tastes, but I do know that what I ate at Blackbird was delicious! I tried a seitan cheesesteak, which was delightful. I am a meat eater, but did not miss it in the case of this sandwich. I would not say that the seitan tasted like beef or chicken, but it did not matter. It could stand on its own. I tried a few slices of pizza, my favorite of which was the haymaker. The crust was just the right amount of crispy and the toppings (onion, peppers, some kind of fake meat) were full of flavor. This place is a dream for us non-dairy eaters. Vegans, I have to be honest...I do not always get where you are coming from. Avoiding dairy is a pain and sometimes it is impossible. I sure am glad that you exist though and that there are so many of you in Philly so that places like Blackbird can exist and thrive. I will definitely be going back to Blackbird to work my way through their list of sandwiches and pizza options. This food may be worth putting on a few pounds!
(5)
Chris C.

For an omnivore, I was shocked at how good our chicken wings were. The calzone was also delicious.
(5)
Kurt I.

Fantastic vegan cheese steak, a little on the greasy side - but isn't that how a cheese steak should be? The hand cut fries were addictive. Tons of desserts, I think I need to come again.
(4)
Erin P.

I ate way too much of ths pizza... it was amazing.
(5)
Van N.

This place is between South and Lombard on 6th Street...but closer to South and across the street from the fire station. Everything on the menu is vegan. Ordered a 12" pizza (which is more than enough to feed 2 people) and a cheesesteak sandwich - split both with a friend. I enjoyed the sandwich more than the pizza. That's not to say the pizza wasn't good; however, a lot of tourists come to Philly looking for a cheese steak and now even vegans have a good option just off South Street. Faux steak made from seitan mixed with onions, mushrooms, peppers, and vegan cheese. Not dripping with grease but enough oil to keep it in the realm of a Philly cheesesteak. The pizza was quite good. We called in a take out order. The wait time was, like, 25 mins but we were told that on the phone when we ordered so it's not like we had to wait. The food was ready when we arrived and piping hot. There's plenty of seating inside if you choose to eat in. There are treats like whoopie pies on the counter. The menu also indicates this place serves vegan wings. Think I need to try these the next time I'm in Philly...
(5)
Basil W.

Blackbird is a vegan pizzeria and sandwich shop, but I prefer to think of it as a pizzeria and sandwich shop that just happens to be vegan. I had an incredible BBQ portobella sandwich. It came on a long roll with coleslaw and jalapeÃ±os. The wife tried the seitan cheesesteak (made with Daiya cheese). We also got a side of the hand cut French fries. Absolutely everything was delicious. They also carry a full line of Virgil's sodas. If you haven't tried Virgil's root beer, you're missing out. Blackbird is a great new addition to the city and I highly recomend it whether or not you're vegan.
(5)
Richard M.

This place is off the charts. I visited it on my trip down the east coast and I wish I stayed in Philly longer so i could have visited it more than once. The Seitan Cheese Steak is the most amazing food I have ever eaten. The vibe of the eatery is nice and young and casual, without being in-your-face so its a great place for kids & adults. I HIGHLY recommend making your way to the Blackbird Pizzeria ASAP!!!
(5)
S L.

Order the Haymaker. So good. Quick delivery too!
(4)
Dame V.

I found the pizza here to be delicious. The crust is good, the vegan cheese is melty, and the toppings are creative. I like that the faux sausage is seitan based, rather than being made of highly processed soy. There were even fresh basil leaves on the pizza I chose. The fact that the restaurant supposedly composts all of its utensils is good, too, though I'd still rather see reusable plates, cups, and utensils. The dessert is of average quality by area vegan standards. Next time, I'll get two slices of pizza, and skip the dessert.
(4)
Stacy B.

I was out of town for work searching vegan restaurants near my hotel when I came across Blackbird pizzeria. I was even more excited when I found out they delivered to my hotel, which was wonderful since I was not feeling like heading out being that I was sick. When the delivery guy got to my room and found out that I was sick he asked if I had vitamins to take to help me get better. I thought this was very sweet. I ordered the Fungi pizza and added elephant garlic. It was AMAZINGLY good! Since I was heading back to LA that night and my girlfriend is from Philly she asked me to bring her the vegan cheesesteak. So after traveling across country in an airplane refrigerator she was extremely happy while eating it. Just think if she had it freshly made. I also brought her some of the whoopie pies from Vegan Treats that they offer at Blackbird. Everyone loved them. I will definitely be returning to Blackbird Pizzeria when I return to Philly.
(5)
Marissa T.

Thank you for giving Philadelphia another reason for being the most vegan food friendly city to live in. I went in with a friend and we both ordered the fennel and seitan sausage slices and we also got a slice of the artichoke with caramelized onions and artichokes AND a side of fresh cut fries. The slices were heated up and the fresh cut fries were given an oil bath. Everything was absolutely delicious, The daiya cheese was melted perfectly and the savory toppings complimented the sweet sauce that was on the pizza. The crust on the pizza had a really good amount of bubbling on it and maintained that perfect balance between crispy and chewy. The order of fries is more than enough for two people, they were perfectly salted and ridiculously hot. By the end of our meal we were so excited about pizza we didn't get drinks, we both got Virgil's Colas and went on our way. I can't wait to come back for more pizza, sandwiches and to see this place grow.
(5)
Jennifer T.

Maybe it's because I just really like meat (that's what she said), but Blackbird Pizzeria was not as mind blowing as I had hoped. I love trying new things and enjoy eating fake meat products almost as much as the real deal, but something was off about my whole lunch experience here. Maybe it was because I was thinking about the potato pizza all day, only come to find out they didn't have any by the slice. Or maybe it's because the vegan pepperoni really reminded me ring bologna (yay PA Dutch food!). Or maybe because vegan cheesesteak bread rolls are just not that tasty. Whatever it was, I'm glad I finally got around to trying Blackbird, but I probably won't go back. MEAT FOR LIFE!
(3)
Vince C.

I tried this place for the first time while on a business trip to Philadelphia a few days ago and I must say, I will be going back every time I'm in Philly! I had a 'Seitan Cheese steak' sandwich and two slices of 'Fungi' pizza (which were huge!). Both were excellent. Truthfully, the fungi pizza was some of the best tasting pizza I ever had, vegan or otherwise. Personally I would have liked more veggies on my 'Seitan Cheese Steak', but that's just me and the flavors/textures were fantastic. They also sell some sweets by Vegan Treats. I got two gobs and a cookie which were very large and delicious. My eyes were defiantly bigger than my stomach but a cold slice of pizza and a gob hit the spot the next day! Pizza is one of those things that is hardest for folks to give up when they go vegan, but this place makes that a complete non-issue. I wish I had one in my town!
(5)
Jennifer N.

Not a vegan. I fancy myself more of a meat reductionist. Of all of the vegetarian/vegan options I have sampled over the years, vegan cheese has been the least impressive. As a result, I had never tried vegan pizza prior to blackbird. Thank god for Daiya cheese! It really takes veganism to the next level. My favorite pizza is the Funghi. the cheese is melty and the sauce is creamy somehow (the menu says it has garlic butter on it, which must be vegan). The mushrooms -- so earthy and savory! It was the only pizza I tried that didn't really make me think of the "real" thing. Not so much with the plain cheeze pizza. The yukon and the south philly are also good choices, but the Funghi is the standout for me. Blackbird is kind of out of the way for me, but anytime I am headed to the Ritz or Fabric Row, I will definitely make a detour for a slice.
(4)
Elizabeth B.

Yum yum yum. I missed Gianna's but Blackbird is a far superior replacement. I loved the Yukon pizza. (I am craving it right now even after eating a death-row style brunch) I am an anti-salt fanatic, and while I loved the sea salt on the Yukon, it was too much. You know when you eat too much of something salty and your lips feel weird? My lips felt weird for awhile after. BUT it's still really amazing. They were out of slice of tomato pie, so I went with a cheese piece. I wanted to like it but the cheese stuck my teeth :( Not cool. I think vegan cheese is not for me. The sauce and crust are delicious, the slices really generous in size -- this is good pizza. The desserts look great and I thought the service was really nice. I couldn't get my cucumber soda open (such a weakling) and they helped me out and didn't laugh at me. The soda tasted like perfume though.
(4)
mishel c.

I visited Blackbird on Saturday + was pleased with the experience. Another reviewer commented on the interior, and I'd agree if felt a bit sterile. The menu board was cool + it was clean, but there was nothing else going on. Not a big deal, but it could be cozier. The sign out front is pretty rad....so add some birds to the walls or something, maybe? Anyway, we ordered the last slice of the seitan sausage pizza + since we wanted another, they added some sausage to a plain slice for us + heated them up. The crust + sauce were excellent and balanced + the sausage topping was spicy and had great texture. The taste of the cheese is a little odd, but no vegan cheese is going to be amazing -- that being said, it's by far the closest thing I've had to a decent replica. They also had a nice selection of cakes + sweets but we passed them up this time around. In all, it's great to have another vegan haunt in town + I'm excited to see this place develop.
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Z J.

I went here for dinner with a friend and we split a couple different slices, all were good but the highlight for me was the taco (jalapeno, caramelized onion, and avocado) with the plain "cheese" being a close second. this is not just great vegan pizza, its great pizza. Im all about meat and cheese, but blackbird leaves me totally satisfied without either.
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Jason B.

At almost $4 a slice eatin' vegan ain't exactly cheap. Other than that, no complaints. (OK, well, not quite no other complaints. The food may be better than it was when this location housed Gianna's, but I think Gianna's beats Blackbird in the ambiance department. Decor at Blackbird is a bit lackingly bland.) Oh, yeah, and vegan coleslaw.
(4)
John F.

One of the best vegan spots on the East Coast. If I live near by I would be here everyday. Found it on my trip to Philly.
(4)
Alison P.

It's great having a all vegan restaurant, in such a great neighborhood. I got the root beer BBQ wings to start and they were fantastic. Could have eaten 3 orders of them. They come with a spicy salsa to dip but I found it was better as a eat on your own type thing than a dip. Would love a vegan sour cream type dip instead. Next, I ordered the Harvest pizza, also amazing!!! So many yummy veggies topping it. And the daiya cheese they use is some of the best vegan cheese out there. Overall, the food is awesome and the staff was super nice. I did have to wait a good 25 minutes for my food but I can't complain about fresh, made to order goodies! Blackbird is a vegan restaurant staple!
(5)
Ling N.

Food is average but waiting 45+ minutes (while dining in) during a weekday for lunch is a little ridiculous. Especially when the sandwich shows up cold and it's supposed to be warm.
(1)
David D.

I'm trying to get people to pay attention by giving two stars. The food is very good, but they have a major problem: The kitchen is extremely slow. It should not take 30 minutes to make 2 sandwiches. This has been a persistent issue over many months. I don't know if they are just slow or if the space is too small to work efficiently, but they're losing business because of it. As I sat here waiting (again), a phone came in complaining that an order had been placed at 7:30 had still not been delivered at 10. Maybe I heard that wrong, but whatever the time was, they ended up refunding the customer's $20 and giving them the food. I want this place to succeed. They need to get it together.
(2)
Nathan G.

Cool punk rock music playing every time I've been there. (Shit like nomeansno, Black Flag, Rapeman, etc.) Awesome pizza. I eat meat a lot but I think this is the best pizza I've had so far in Philadelphia. Staff are fast and reliable. Good times.
(5)
Rachel A.

the best vegan pizza i have ever put in my mouth! atmosphere is simple and calm, great for conversation
(5)
Alana M.

It's written just about all over the store that everything they serve is Vegan and yet I still couldn't believe it. They had cupcakes, whoopee pies, vegan cheesesteaks and pure awesomeness. So glad I got to check it out. Would highly recommend :)
(5)
Stan K.

They play good music, which is a plus. But sometimes I find crust-punk hair in my seitan. The wings are pretty good for philly. Not very well managed, but still one of my preferred places in philly. Would be 5 stars with better management and consistent employees. Also the desserts are bad, but whatever, it's ok.
(3)
Elizabeth M.

I love this place. I started out ordering the cheese steak when I went there, then trying the pizza, chickpea parm, cubano, wings, and tuna. Everything is EXCELLENT. This is my absolute favorite restaurant.
(5)
Michael F.

Was told it would be 50 minute wait for pizza and sandwiches and salads would be quicker . Ordered sandwiches and salad. After 30 minutes of waiting we inquired about our order and were told it would be another half hour. We were there was only 1 chef and saw 4 people behind the counter. We got our money back. Seating is limited and cramped...... Never got to taste it.... Terrible experience. Would have given it zero stars if yelp made this an option!
(1)
Fay H.

I still love that tofu cubano. I love it so much that I spent an hour on public trans and on foot just to get one tonight. The fries were pretty good too. I wasn't a huge fan of the wings though. . . I've had better. Still 5 stars though.
(5)
Aruna A.

Blackbird Pizzeria is a great place to go and grab some vegan food. Being entirely vegan, you should't expect tons of greasy food, or typical pizza. The varieties of pizza they offer are creative, and do all look fantastic. You can order by the slice, or order a whole pie, all to go or to stay and eat. Additionally, they have sandwhiches - all of which sounded and a few of which looked great. The dessert options were plentiful also. The taste? PRETTY DARN AWESOME. The South Philly had onions, fake meat, brocolli rabe, mushrooms, etc. It was great! I also tried a slice of the yukon potato pizza - which I wasn't totally thrilled with - but I could see how others would enjoy it. I'm interested in going back again and just ordering a pie and tasting it against that which I can get at Slice or at Mama Palma's (both of which also offer vegan cheese options). It is nice knowing that I can walk into Blackbird, and eat all of it..... I give it only 3 stars b/c for what it is - it's slightly overpriced. Also, we went here in the winter, and I couldn't take off my coat! It was FREEZING inside.
(3)
Mike C.

I was recently visiting from New York and while I love our local vegan pizza restaurant (3 Brothers pizza cafe), this place was phenomenal! The slice of Seitan meatball pizza I had reminded me of REAL NY PIZZA! The buffalo wings we ordered seemed so realistic as I think they were homemade compared to the standard frozen drumsticks that most vegan places use. They blasted Morrisey to boot! If I'm ever back in the Philly area, this is the first and probably last place I will revisit.
(5)
Amber M.

Heard nothing but great things about Blackbird and they were all dead on. My visit was shared with a carnivorous friend, who skeptically came to try her first slice of vegan pizza. We ordered a whole pie and two cheesesteaks. WoW! We were blown away, how in the world did we expect to finish all that food? I am not sure why I didnt expect to be full after only one slice and a few opportunistic nibbles of my "steak". Everything mucho delicioso and the staff isnt 1/2 had. They operate from an iPad which contribnutes to the forwardthinking saavy of the business. Also a great location, nice and tucked away but still close in proximity to parking and other South St sites.
(5)
David L.

Worst pizza I've ever had, couldn't even eat it. Wish i could rate it less than one star. On top of that, it took over 1hr 15mins to arrive. Stay away!!!!
(1)
Jennifer M.

Really great tasting cheesesteak. The fries are also really good. They have a decent amount of pizza options for the vegans out there. A friend ate the potato slice...no cheese at all. Looked pretty good and he seemed to enjoy it, for a non-vegan. Only thing is i wish they had more options for non-pizza stuff. The menu is pretty slim pickins. +1 star for virgils cola
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Tom D.

During my Yelp hiatus, I tried this place twice and really enjoyed it. I was back about 3 weeks ago and I just remembered to write the review. Here it goes... What would happen if you transported yourself to Ocean City to get some Mack n Mencos but instead of it being Ocean City it is South Street, and instead of it being MacknMencos, it is a vegan pizza shop? Well, you might have wanted that crusty Jersey Shore pie, but instead your vegan-identity crisis girlfriend orders you a potato pizza. You are pissed right? NO! This was easily the best pizza concoction that I've experienced in a long, long time--perfect combinations of crusty pizza, potato-goodness and herbs that smell as fresh as they taste. I've also had the tofu cubano and the eggplant grinder. They're awesome. It doesn't matter that it's not meat, if you can't believe in the beauty of something so tasty, you can go live off bacon and cheese sandwiches until your heart stops (and if you exclusively ate bacon and cheese sandwiches, that day will come soon.)
(5)
sandra l.

This place is great!! Love the vegan pizza and the other items on the menu
(5)
Morgan D.

Ok. Comparisons to Gianna's Grill may be inappropriate since these two establishments are unrelated except for the location. But i really missed Gianna's when they closed. It was a place where vegans, vegetarians, and their omnivorous friends could all come together and eat slices of pizza and tasty grilled sandwiches. It was a normal pizza joint that had vegan options for everything on the menu. And it was a gem. Unfortunately, Blackbird doesn't serve that same purpose. They have tasty vegan pizza and sandwiches and desserts. And thats a good thing for people who are vegan or like vegan food. I like meatless meals and fake cheese as much as the next omnivore, but i have to say, unless i were entertaining a vegan, i don't think i would choose to go back again. I want to give them all 5 stars for opening a completely vegan (and kosher) restaurant. i know there aren't a lot of those around. But, for me, its just not all that wonderful.
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Danan R.

The fungi pizza is absolutely delicious. It almost rivals the one from Garces Trading...except that it lacks the duck fat so it's healthier. The truffle oil and mushrooms are the perfect complements to the thin, crispy crust. I'm not a vegan so the cheese was a bit of a twist; it was still good, though. Prices are a bit exorbitant but sometimes, a splurge can be perfectly justified...especially if the food is good for one's emotional health (who doesn't have those long weeks at work, after which you just want to indulge in an expensive, comforting meal?).
(4)
Melissa H.

I've been a BlackBird customer for a couple years now and used to order take out once or twice a week. However, they got rid of the wingwich!!! Their other food is delicious as well, but I will always be upset that is no longer a menu option.:(
(4)
Kelly S.

Seriously, this place has the most delicious food. The prices aren't great, but considering they really don't have any competition and could name their price, the prices are more than fair. The fungi pizza is to. die. for. The sandwiches are all delicious, and God help me, they have vegan caesar salad. What more do you need? Everything here is delicious. Just go, trust me. I've taken many meat eaters/dairy eating vegetarians, and they all insist it's the best pizza they've ever had.
(5)
Nellie F.

My girlfriend and I are newly minted vegans and thought pizza delivery would be a thing of the past. Never one to give up, my girlfriend hit the web and we came across Blackbird. We ordered "The Balboa" pizza, the root beer BBQ "wings" and a couple cowboy cookies. Everything far exceeded our expectations! The pizza had a great crust and was delicious. After about half a slice each we were concerned we misread or didn't order properly - "there's no way this pizza is vegan!" We went back to the website - says it's all vegan, but we still were concerned because it was so damn good. So we called Blackbird to confirm that this was in fact all vegan and not just vegetarian. It's all vegan! The "wings" were also delicious with a great sauce. Since our first delivery experience we have stopped in for a slice and some more "wings." It's a normal delivery pizza joint with a great mix of old hippies, young professionals, and teenage hipsters all grabbing a quick (vegan) bite to eat. The staff was all very friendly and we are so happy to have Blackbird as we continue on our vegan adventure.
(5)
Bonnie J.

I don't think I have ever had vegan food before, but I wanted pizza BAD and I figured I'd see what this place was all about since I walk by it almost everyday. I got "pepperoni" pizza and to be completely honest, it wasn't bad at all and really tasted like pizza. The guys who work there were really chill and helpful. I told them it was my first time there and my first time getting vegan pizza. They gave me their suggestions and checked in later to make sure I liked it. Not to shabby for a pizza place, right?
(4)
No N.

The pizza is in a class of its own. I had the mushroom with "cheese" and another one called the Haymaker. Both were exceptional. The cheese was addicting and the crust was nicely crusted on the outside and softer towards the center, with a thin body. If you have experience with cooking with mushrooms then you know when they have been done right and let me tell you these babies were perfect and filled with flavor. Just talking about it makes we want to go back for more...
(4)
Mike A.

Great- Chick pea parm, cheese steak (if not too oily) and pizza out of the oven Good- Fries (when not overcooked), wings (again, if not overcooked), chick pea tuna wrap Needs work- The kitchen's consistency, as mentioned above. And most of all it's speed. I get the punk rock attitude of the staff, but extraordinary wait times don't make you punk rock, they make regular customers go to the the other top vegan lunch spots in the city- Hip city veg, and Govinda's (although the wait time SUCKS here too)...
(4)
Cormack G.

For health and weight reasons, I've been thinking about going vegan for a few weeks to see if it makes a difference. I was walking around Philadelphia and happened to yelp vegan to see where my first meal would be. Blackbird PIZZA came up, which brought a lot of questions to my mind. I read the reviews and decided to give it a try. It's pretty simple: This is EXCELLENT pizza made completely vegan. The ultimate test? It tastes better than the vast majority of normal pizza I've had in Philly. I highly recommend to all, whether vegan or not. I had the BBQ "Chicken" pizza and left with a big smile on my face. The only reason this is not 5 star is because it's a bit pricey, at around $3-$4 a slice.
(4)
Jasmine H.

I love blackbird pizza, I always try to stop in when I am in the area. Vegan cheese has really never been been my thing, but for some reason Blackbird makes it so tasty It is definitely one of those "I can't believe it's vegan!" experiences. The haymaker slice and seitan cheesesteak are my favorites.
(5)
Tegan R.

We first tried their pizza when a friend brought some over. It was delicious and so unique! We tried the nacho pizza and the avocado was a nice touch. Because of this we were excited to go to the pizzeria for dinner a few months later. On our first time there I got an eggplant grinder because the gal at the front wasn't sure if they'd be making more pizza or not (it was like 6:30pm?). The eggplant was still tough and the bread was kind of hard to chew. Lesson: stick to the pizza.
(4)
Jennifer J.

It's great to have an establishment like this in the city. It really makes us a unique city to have great vegan spots. The pizza is always delicious and the slices are huge! I've seen a few people write that the pizza is expensive. Well, the methodology kind of implicates that you're not going to get bargain basement prices. The pizza has quality ingredients. If you want cheap, head to a dollar menu filled with all kinds of junk. I highly recommend the root beer BBQ seitan wings. They are amazingly tasty. It does take them a bit of time to make them as most of their items are made to order in a relatively small kitchen area. But again, I'd rather wait a little longer and pay a little more for food that I know is prepared fresh and is made with quality ingredients. I also really appreciate that they participate in the LevelUp program. Well done, guys.
(4)
Sohee C.

Only tried their buffalo chicken pizza--their special for Vegan Pizza Day--and it was just a delightful experience. The chicken was nicely crispy on the outside, and the amount of sauce on the slice was well-balanced with the other ingredients. It was a little hard to maneuver with the big chunks of chicken on the pizza, but well worth it. The sodas are also really great with interesting flavors--my friend's tried them all and he likes all of them. When I was there, he had the lavender while I got the tangerine. Refreshing and unique.
(5)
Dave A.

all the pizzas are delicious, didn't care for the pizzas that are mostly potato though. the seitan cheesesteak is much better if you ask them to cook it well done and add mushrooms (which they don't add anymore) they will give you extra tomato sauce for the pizza crust if you ask. wish they still carried the bbq sandwich, def one of the best sandwiches i've ever had.
(4)
Leela B.

I feel bad for the people working behind the counter when I come in here. I don't know what comes over me. Perhaps, after over a year of only having one choice on most menus, I've forgotten how to make decisions about what to eat. Or it might be my month of near-starvation in a low-quality, vegan-unfriendly college cafeteria that causes me to consume food like Pacman. The most likely cause of my excessive food buying, however, is the overall awesomess of the food at Blackbird. Recap of order: Slice of Yukon Slice of pepperoni Garlic bread Tofu cubano Eggplant grinder (split with my fabulous mom) Mint chocolate chip brownie Pumpkin whoopie pie The pizza was great, of course--gooey, thin-crust gigantors. The grinder rich and filling. The chocolate chip brownie resounded with cocoa-flavored glory and the mint topping melted beautifully in my mouth. The star, however, was the pumpkin whoopie pie. It was perfect. The texture and flavor of the pumpkin part were entirely balanced: fluffy, but dense, pumpkin-y, but sweet. The filling was buttery and sugary all at the same time. I've only eaten half so far (yeah, it's huge) because I just don't know what I'll do when it's gone. I just don't know.
(5)
Darren R.

Up until this; my favorite vegan pizza. I had one superior in San Diego but from a place without as many vegan options. So this place freeking rules and I could live here!
(5)
Caroline S.

If you have the chance to eat at this place, definitely order yourself a slice of the haymaker pizza. You will not regret it. Their dessert selection is surprisingly varied considering it's a pizza place. Very tasty cupcakes and brownies. Great deal for the money, too!
(4)
Rhiannon D.

For being a non-vegan, I am a huge fan of vegan food. When I walked past Blackbird Pizzeria the smell was amazing so I was hopeful. However, when I saw the variety of slices for the day I was extremely disappointed. Being a vegan pizza place, they should have some cheese-free choices. I ordered the Veggie Delight with diaya cheese. Was that a bad choice. The veggies were over cooked, mushrooms still had gills on them, cheese was liquid, and the sauce was simply missing something. Moments later I immediately got sick, I was still hungry, but had this unexplainable pain that took over my whole abdomen. The only reason why I can give Blackbird two stars is because the service was great. Everyone was very polite and the cashier was able to answer the questions I had. Spot on!
(2)
Carla T.

I'm not a vegetarian or a vegan but when I come here with friends that are either of the above, I don't leave disappointed. Their vegan cheese pizza is alright, not really my taste but my favorite is their margarita. Highly recommended, they didnt have it available by slice though so I had to go with the vegan cheese slice... Not a lot of space in there though which can get problematic when it gets busy.
(3)
Stephen H.

Yes! Real NY style east coast pizza, veganified. These pies are the real-deal, not some vegan fufu knock-off. And they're soy-conscious to boot - they go easy on it and use other high-quality ingredients as well. How often do you go to a pizza joint and see the pie guy opening an avocado?
(5)
James K.

This place is for the vegan who is looking to save animals more than it's for the whole foods, plant-based dieter. The dough and bread is all white (bleached or enriched) flour and the sauces/ cheeses are heavy on the vegetable oil. I'd recommend this place to the person who's trying to make a difference in the world but not for the person who is trying to make a difference in favor their own health and well being. Personally, I'm not a fan of imitation anything as there already plenty of great stuff plants have to offer on their own. Unfortunately, each dish here has "imitation" something (from cheese to aioli sauce) and to me, plants just have to be themselves. That being said, I was not a fan of the cheese as it had little in common with real cheese, it was slimy and god forbid it get stuck in your gums as you'll do your best Mr. Ed impression getting it out. I probably won't make a return to Blackbird but rather when I want to spoil myself with pizza, I'll go with Peace A Pizza, whole wheat dough, hold the cheese.
(2)
Jenni A.

I'm not vegan, but my boyfriend is... so being the wonderful girlfriend that I am I frequently forego all of my carnal pleasures of gnawing on perfectly smoked ribs to shove some soy products in my gob. I went to Purgatory Pizza in Los Angeles... I ate some pizza there that had delicious sausage on it. As an unrepentant omnivore I was shocked and horrified that something so delicious could be made without all of that wonderful cholesterol. However, Blackbird is the reason that vegans get a bad rap amongst the foodies of the world (I'm sure many people have heard that vegan and foodie is an oxymoron). Blackbird exacerbates this terrible stereotype. Why? I'll tell you why. Their pizza is downright mediocre. We had the veggie pizza, cheese, and sausage. For an omnivore, it's disappointing (enough that your wallet feels slightly raped for eating a sub-par slice of pizza... and you gaze with envious disdain at all of those happy tossers walking away satisfied from Lorenzo's). First off, the crust is very breadlike. My boyfriend complained about this; that there's too much crust and it simply isn't real Italian crust. It's neither traditional or Sicilian. Also, it's very dry. Since vegan food doesn't have any animal fats in it, it really helps to brush the crust with some olive oil. Not every vegan is some crunchy granola hippie worried about their colon. Pizza should have a little bit of grease... it's traditionally a street food! As an Italian my problem was with the sauce. It's all about the sauce. This... I would not call sauce, I'd call it someone ran out of sauce and used a jar of stewed tomatoes (not even the nice super crushed seasoned kind) and dumped it on the bread I'm gonna say it; Daiya really sucks when they layer on too much. That was like a rock in my stomach. Daiya has very little flavor, so it really needs some seasoning. Add to this the already under-seasoned sauce and overly bready pizza dough and you have one horrifically boring slice of pizza. What pissed me off was the dried out veggies on the veggie pizza, they were like cardboard... all shriveled up. Again, nothing a little brush of some olive oil wouldn't fix. Granted, the sausage that they use is delicious... but even that could not save this snoozefest in my mouth. Their other pizzas sound good (the truffle oil one and the potato one). However, they have a limited number of pizzas by the slice and after my experience with the by the slice, there's no way I would drop 19 bucks on a whole pie. Sorry, Blackbird... but a little more love and care put into your pizzas would save you from being yet another overpriced vegan joint with mediocre fare. Cruelty free does not have to mean taste and passion free! The one redeeming quality of this place is they carry desserts made by Vegan Treats. Holy mother of deliciousness. While I may never, ever eat another slice of their pizza ever again (unless I'm drunk or my feet have blisters). The Vegan Treats whoopie pies are sheer absolute bliss. Vegan Treats is the other end of the spectrum; their baked goods are mindblowingly amazing for even "normal" baked goods... and fooled my mother who has been baking for over 40 years. I'm giving this review 3 stars solely on the Vegan Treats baked goods and the very nice people behind the counter. Desserts get 10 out of 10 stars, however the pizza gets about 3 1/2 stars. Vegans deserve a pizza place up to par with their omnivore counterparts in the area... and being that there are so many stellar regular pizza places, this just needs a lot of improvement before I or my boyfriend who has been vegan for 15 years sing its praises. Please Blackbird, I want to love you. You have such potential..
(3)
Jon F.

The pizza here is really fantastic; excellent crust, really flavorful toppings, and tasty vegan Daiya cheese. There's an attention to detail I really appreciate; they order special vegan pepperoni from Chicago (best I've had), cook their veggie sausage in "garlic butter", add truffle oil to their mushroom pizza, etc. I'm more of a Chicago-style pizza man, but this is some of the best New York style pizza I've had, definitely a really solid crust. The price for a vegan slice is also really reasonable given the huge size and high-quality toppings. The sandwiches were good, although honestly I found the cheesesteak to be insufficiently flavorful and a bit on the dry side (the Cubano was much better). The desserts from Vegan Treats are always great as well, and I really enjoyed the cucumber soda, but the pizza is the star of the show here. The folks running the place are super-nice too.
(4)
Derik M.

I was a strict vegan for about 15 yrs, and am well familiar with the Emperor's New Clothes approach to vegan food reviews (promoting anything vegan as phenomenal for fear that honest critiques would expose the entire movement as dry and cardboard-y). I was always against this mindset, because holding replacement products up to the same standards as animal-based dishes brought us from olde-tyme, brittle, powder-mix veggie burgers and bulk TVP to all the mock-meat and melty cheezes Monsanto can't wait to absorb or destroy. This is exactly why I'm so amped on Blackbird. Daiya's stuff is decent, but BBird's specialty pies without it are original and brilliant. I grew up in north Jersey on NYC/Brooklyn pizza, & Phila pizza crust has let me down several times. I'm sure there are some killer spots I don't know about yet, but Blackbird's crust is ridiculously great. Chewy, flavorful, and never brittle. Other than the pies, I've only tried the Cubano, and the ceasar salad, but they were both fantastical. All the best, fellas. Great work.
(5)
Suzanne H.

After trying Blackbird Pizzeria, I can say that I definitely don't like vegan cheese. It sticks to your teeth and does not even compare to real cheese. I'm not a vegan though, so this kind of cheese might be delicious to a vegan. That being said, I thought the pizza crust was amazing and I really liked the pizza with potatoes on it. After two slices of pizza I was too full to have dessert, but they all looked really good. I am looking forward to going back and trying the peanut butter pie. Also, my friend got a cucumber flavored soda that we both thought tasted just like the way the grass perfume from the Gap smells. Weird, right?
(3)
Christopher S.

Yeah... I'm definitely into this place. The food (especially the cheesesteaks) is good, and I kinda like the setting better than Govinda's. Haven't been here in a while before a few weeks ago.
(4)
Dustyn C.

I've been stopping in here once or twice a week now, and have tried every sandwich on the menu. honestly, they are all great. my current favorite is the tofu cubano, but the chickpea salad sandwich is fork-worthy as well. i don't care what anyone else is saying about the bread, i'm a big fan. like their pizzas, its fresh and crusty. i'm OK with it not being the exact same roll everyone else in town is already using. oh yeah, and the fireplace is a nice touch. welcome to the neighborhood, Blackbird!
(5)
Jenn M.

6:15pm: ordered takeout & was promised delivery within 45 minutes. 7:30pm: called to check on our order & was told, "Oh, we've been trying to get in touch with you. Our delivery person had an accident on his bike -- but if you still want your food, we can re-make your order now." Expressed confusion, since I had no missed calls & was then told, "Oh, well there are two people working tonight, so I guess she hadn't gotten around to calling you yet. We have a line out the door. But you'll have your food in 45 minutes." 8:15pm: called & was told "he left 15 minutes ago & will be there any minute." 8:35pm: still no food. called & was assured that the delivery person was on his way. At this point, I pointed out that it had been over two hours, & asked to talk to a manager. Was told he was "too busy" but that my credit card would be refunded. 8:45pm: food arrives. Mushroom salad -- not many mushrooms, wilted, mediocre. BBQ wings -- cold, chewy & dried out, sticky-sweet coating. Popeye pizza -- also cold. reheated in low oven. so salty, it was inedible. Bye, bye blackbird.
(1)
Mmd D.

Philadelphia is a very underrated foodie city! this was one of the best pizza experiences I have ever had period! really laid back and down to earth place that shows attention to detail by offering special flavor organic sodas infused with lavender for example! wonderful brownies, and the best of all is that you can just grab a slice and go! how awesome is that? I'll definitely recommend to all of my Philly friends (and my NYC ones visiting philly as well!!!)
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Yolanda Y.

The pizza was alright, but I had really high hopes for the cheesesteak, which was disappointing. If I had known it wouldn't be anything flavorful or special I probably wouldn't have paid as much as I did. I think for now they should stick to just pizza. What I found delightful, though, was the tasty cola and the fact that they take credit cards! Also, the service is really good. The young woman working the register rung us up, warmed everything up, and brought it all over to our table, all seamlessly.
(3)
Glenn H.

I'm never going back. You wait on line until the order-taker gets through talking with all of the call-in orders. I waited 15 minutes in line just to get to the front, then had to wait 5 more minutes while the staff member took a lengthy telephone takeout order - including getting the credit card information TWICE. When I told him he should be taking the orders FIRST of the people who came into the restaurant he said it was not the restaurant's policy. The food is not delicious enough for a return visit. There are plenty of other great restaurants in this city to put up with that.
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Leah G.

So . . . Blackbird only gets four stars because I decided to be gluttonous. I was dying to try the pizza and the cheesesteak . . . so I just ordered both. I mean, I figured, its vegan, its not that bad for me. The pizza was amazing. It can compete with any non-vegan pizza (unless you actually enjoy puddles of grease on top of your slice). I am truly excited to go back and try more! The cheesesteak was also good . . . don't get me wrong (I clearly finished the entire thing), but it just was not as good as the pizza . . .hence the four star designation. I will definitely be back here; it almost makes me want to be a vegan!
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Christian M.

As a vegetarian, I am thankful for this place. Knowing it exists eliminates the typical "where can we eat?" issue. Everything they serve is worth a try. This is one of a few places that I can think of where I over order, so I can have left-overs. Last time we were there we ordered a Cubano, cheese steak, fries, a slice of pizza AND dessert. Since pizza is in the title, let's talk about it for a minute. It's great. The crust is tasty and the veggie pepperoni adds a nice touch. It's true, it's not warm inside. The food is so good, great music keeps me warm. The winter is coming to a close and that won't matter anymore. With food this good, I do not miss eating meat.
(5)
Dana R.

I had a lot of food at Blackbird. I remember eating in this restaurant years ago before it was Blackbird, and it was another pizza joint that also served vegan slices. Blackbird is much, much, MUCH better. First of all, they sell vegan cheesesteaks that not only DON'T suck, but are downright delicious. I haven't been a lifelong vegan so I remember what cheesesteak tastes like. Some of them were pretty gross, others were pretty good. The Blackbird version ranks up in my top 3, so please try it out. It's made of seitan, so that's not good for the celiac crowd, but for everyone else it's heaven. Their rolls are awesome...good rolls are so important to a good sandwich. They use Daiya cheese, which is probably the best vegan cheese out there. It actually melts and stretches but it isn't for everyone. If you don't like it, that's cool because they do have pizzas that don't have the cheese on it (try the Yukon gold potato pizza!) This isn't healthy food by any means but it's delicious without bogging you down with grease. My family and I had a South Philly pizza, which was topped with seitan sausage, fennel and other veggies. It was great! Their slices are HUGE so you get a lot of bang for your buck but if you aren't that hungry, be warned! I also ordered an antipasti salad and it was fantastic. I loved the buffalo tofu mozzarella and seitan pepperoni slices! Very creative and tasty. They carry some pretty awesome sodas, too. I'll be back as soon as I can.
(5)
Dung N.

Disclaimer: Self proclaimed meatatarian- in a hurry. Had the pizza slice with Setan, Daiya (?) cheese. tomato sauce and Oregano... Pretty bangin, but they lose a star because i cant justify paying $4 for a slice of pizza again.
(4)
Carrie E.

The best--loved the wings (root beer BBQ)--calzone--and pizza (plain and pepperoni). The only criticism was the calzone sauce served cold--I would prefer warm...the food is so yummy--got cookies too but did not taste them yet...go here, esp curious non veggies--the food is great!!
(5)
Brett V.

Philadelphia is a city that has never excelled at offering up great pizza. There's been a lot of hype about a few new pizzeria additions lately (namely Stella and Zavino) but the pizza never seems to live up to the hype. Could a vegan pizza place change all of that? Simply put - no. Blackbird's pizza is at best pretty decent and at worst a bland and unsatisfying impostor. Where your slice falls on that spectrum is largely dependent on vegan cheese. Slices with no cheese (potato/rosemary for example) are pretty tasty, while the plain slice is dominated by the taste and texture of the vegetable oils that are primary ingredients in the mozzarella cheese substitute.
(3)
Bernardino A.

I'm a meat eater through and through, but Blackbird has some pretty tasty vegan food with wide appeal. The staff is friendly, and they'll bring your food to your table when it's ready. I'm not a big fan of pizza in general because I'm typically shy away from carb-heavy foods, but the pizza here is pretty damn good, especially if dairy is not an option for you. Daiya does a pretty good job of replicating cheese, especially on a pizza. As far as the pizza here goes I'm a fan of the funghi pizza. Everyone raves about the seitan cheesesteak, which is what initially drew me here, but I was pretty disappointed when I finally got the chance to try it. It had a good taste to it and I like addition of peppers to the sandwich, but it was much too light on the seitan making it a meal of mostly bread. Slicing the seitan thinly is a good idea, but they ought to load up that sandwich a little more; cheesesteaks are not meant to be light sandwiches. The real winner here as some other reviewers have pointed out is the tofu cubano. Now THAT is a sandwich this protein-hungry non-vegan will keep coming back for. Baked tofu, seitan, pickles, caramelized onions, daiya cheese, and dijon - it will not leave you wanting. It's a filling sandwich, full of flavor and not dry like the seitan cheesesteak. I'd have given the place 4 stars but had to subtract one for how cold it gets in there in the winter. If you ever go there in the winter, dress warmly. It's gotta be 50 degrees in there. I have to wear a sweater and keep my coat on because they must really be pinching pennies on the heating bill. Yes I understand the exhaust hood is sucking so much heat out you might as well be firing the oven with sacks of cash, but if your lease allows for improvements please hire an energy consultant and at least make it a comfortable place to eat. That fake amish fireplace isn't fooling anyone.
(3)
Jenn P.

I'm pretty stoked on this place -- have only had a few individual slices. I wasn't in love with the crust, but the rest of the pizza I had was divine. I imagine if and when I try more options and they compare I would give 4 stars.
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Rachel U.

I'm not vegan, so I'm not comparing the food to other vegan fare that I've had... 'cause I don't think I've had any... Just as regular ol' food, that tastes good and fills you up, I'm a fan of Blackbird. The shredded "cheese" has a really cool flavor and stays gooey and doesn't congeal right away as the slice cools down. Plus, as my hubby pointed out, it's not really greasy like regular pizza cheese. I preferred it to the "mozzarella", which I still didn't mind the flavor just wasn't as great. The tomato sauce tastes really fresh, and the toppings have been tasty. But the dough of the pizza is the best part good; crunchy but with a really doughy crust. Added bonus: if you're like me you'll get the Beatles song stuck in your head every time. Oh and PS I remember when this was a water ice place that my mom would give us 50 cents for when she'd pick us up after playing in Starr Garden = I'm old!
(4)
Shawn B.

the food is pretty great. my only complaints about it would be that the bread isn't the softest and they got rid of the bbq sandwich. the main reason for the 2 star rating is the service. unfortunately, blackbird is becoming more and more like govinda's and if you are a philadelphia vegan, you know that isn't something to be proud of. it can take up to an hour to get your food and some nights, they don't have slices out at all.
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Stephanie P.

#10 If there were anything to convince me that going vegan were easy, it would be Blackbird Pizzeria. I've been vegetarian for a couple of years now and the loss of cheese and eggs are what make being a vegan seem impossible to me. However, the daiya cheese that they use here is delicious - gooey, yummy, and (dare I say it?) "cheesy". The seitan sausage also tasted great (and not at all strange as do most fake meats). I splurged with a slice of cheese, the haymaker, and the south philly - I swear I hadn't eaten all day. ;) The atmosphere was incredibly chill, perfectly suitable to be a regular hangout spot. The guys who worked that night were really helpful and had tons of suggestions, not fussy or stuffy. My friends and I hung out for a good hour and a half and there was no pressure to leave or hurry. It's too bad it's so far from me, but if I'm ever in the area again, I'll drop by for a slice for sure. Oh! How could I forget - their desserts are awesome too, being supplied by Vegan Treats and all. We had a slice of the chocolate and it was perfect. ;)
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Dara L.

I've been here several times, but the addition of the Chickpea Parmesan sub inspired me to write a review. While I enjoy the seitan cheesesteak (and, for what it's worth, I know many non-vegans who think very highly of it as well), I just ordered the Chickpea Parmesan for the first time and really, really, really liked it. It's a chickpea patty that is flavored to perfection! The sauce and cheese are very tasty as well. This is a winner of a sandwich. Regarding other items, the fried capers in the caesar salad mix perfectly with the artichokes and the antipasti salad is really good as well. Still, if you're going to order one thing, make it the new chickpea parm...!
(5)
J G.

Oh my god yes, South Philly slice of my lactose-intolerant dreams
(5)
Sarah R.

Great vegetarian food that is healthy, tastes good and affordable. Loved the seitan cheesesteak and caesar salad. Splurged for a cupcake and was not disappointed. We need more vegetarian places like this in philly! Hope they expand!
(5)
Christine S.

The only problem with this place is that my belly isn't big enough to eat all of the things I want to in one sitting. On my first trip, I scarfed down a slice each of the seitan pepperoni + funghi truffle. A-MAZ-ING. Perfect crust + consistency, generously sized, a full on double rainbow of flavor. I am still thinking about the chocolate peanut butter cake I left behind...(was told this is the vegan answer to a peanut butter tandy cake. omg.) I will be back, Blackbird. Please have chocolate peanut butter cake waiting for me. xoxo
(5)
Catherine E.

Love it! I'm fairly boring with my choices here (plain slice, usually) but even when I do get adventurous the food is very good. I always stop by whenever I'm in the area.
(5)
donna b.

The first time I went to BlackBird I wasn't a vegan yet, not even a vegetarian. I'd been a vegetarian in the past but the idea of becoming vegan with the way I love cheese was just a truly foreign thing for me, but still I was drawn in. My first visit I had a slice of the fungi and a slice of just a regular "cheese" was not a fan of the daiya, felt it was something I may be able to adapt to if I had to but just didn't put me in the mind of a slice as I knew. I did enjoy the fungi slice more but still wasn't completely sold. I've since become a vegan, very new still but vegan nevertheless. And I've visited on two occasions, last visit I got the bbq sandwich which has cornmeal crusted o yster mushrooms, bbq sauce, jalapeno peppers and coleslaw. Very tasty I'm not a huge jalapeno fan so I took those off, actually was good with or without the heat however but I prefer to not have the heat. And I would like to taste a bit more of the mushroom so it could be that I'd prefer a different type, but that was a small issue it was truly good. Then I tried the pizza again today, got a slice of the haymaker. Sooooo good!!! This was actually the slice I'd wanted to try initially because it looked so good, all of them do but this one called out to me. And I'm not sure if it was the initial toppings or if it's because I'm now vegan, but this totally worked for me this time around. If ever I got a pizza specific craving this would do it for me. And my slice was huge, totally worth the $, Oh also got some of the hand cut fries, also very tasty.
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Xander S.

Great salads and pizza.
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Jackie V.

Diverse and delicious! Vegan pizza, cupcakes, cakes and "cheese steak" all under one roof, you say? I am sold. The pizza's a bit pricey, but then again most of it is gourmet pizza, so I suppose that's fair. I loved the crust, and enjoyed the huuuuuge portion sizes. Also the fact that they somehow make it greasy and light at the same time. I'm not a fan of Daiya mozzarella cheese though--wish they had other options. As such, my favorite so far was the Yukon, which comes with yummy potato goodness instead of the plasticky cheese. I haven't had the cheese steaks, etc, but I have had the cupcakes, and they were good. I'm just glad to have more places with vegan cupcakes and cake. The cakes looked moist and delicious and I will be giving them a try soon. I just wish they delivered to my side of Philly.
(4)
Ava R.

hot damn those whoopie pies!! and the pizza's good too.
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Alli C.

I'm doing a vegan diet for lent, so I came here for dinner last night. I had made myself a vegan pizza bagel for lunch, so I got the Seitan Stew. (I love anything with carrots) It was REALLY good and it was a huge cup/bowl thing for $4. I also ate one of the cookies, and it was one of the best cookies I've ever had, vegan or not. VEGAN BAKED GOODS RULE!
(4)
Dino S.

Food was tasty as heck, service was stellar, tables were plentiful, and they have Blue Sky soda on tap! Portions are enormous. I kind of wanted to get everything, but restrained myself with a huge slice of pizza and a blue sky Dr. Pepper style drink. Husband got the cheese steak with fries, and a blue sky cola. Fries were crispy and steamy hot, with a creamy inside, and the pizza was so tasty that I ate the crust first.
(5)
Luis Miguel L.

As a vegan, traveling and finding good restaurants in other places can be difficult. This place was a great surprise. I plan on visiting it every time I trek through Philadelphia from now on. Having never been to Philadelphia before going vegan, this restaurant defined the Philly Cheesesteak for me. My partner, who had once lived in Philadelphia and is now vegan, was astonished at how tasty the vegan version of the hometown classic was. If you need a vegan Cheesesteak, this is the place. Add to that generous slices of veggie-laden thin-crust pizzas, sugar cane sodas, and rich chocolate desserts and you have what I consider to be the best vegan restaurant in Philadelphia.
(5)
Mindy I.

i am so thankful to have a vegan pizza shop in philly! i feel like we're constantly in the shadow of nyc's "vegan scene," but blackbird definitely gives new york a run for its money. in fact, last time i was a at lula's, one of the guys working there told me he was planning on making a trip here specifically for a slice of blackbird pizza. score. all of the pizzas here are amazing. i guess someone could complain about the excess crust (but i like crust) or the price, which is a little steep compared to non-vegan pizza (but you pay for what you get, and what you get is an entirely vegan menu). their slices are huge, they give you a mountain of fries, and their salads and sandwiches are pretty good too (but pizza will forever be my first choice). my only real complaint is that it's not free/next to my house/open 24/7.
(5)
Jose A.

Actually went here, not just got delivery. There was one really great slice I had, now I'm forgetting the name of it. So they do have some good slices, but these vegan pizza slices are still a little iffy for me.
(3)
James W.

This pizza is not only good for vegan pizza it is good period. The staff has hooked me up with some after hours slices when I ran in late several times. I especially liked the nacho pizza.
(4)
Erika R.

I'm vegetarian, but I love me some vegan pizza when available...as an out of towner my friend was kind enough to bring me here to try out the food, but when we got in and I realized I couldn't eat any of the slices (I have a garlic allergy...minor details folks!) they were able to make me a yummy vegan cheesesteak sans their spice mix which contained garlic. It was really awesome of them to make me something, and it was super good, although it did feel like a brick in my belly for much of the day. Any who I can't wait to return to Philly to try their pizzas :-). Thanks Blackbird!
(5)
Adrienne S.

We had vegan pizza after church last week at this cute little spot. The interior is not fancy. They have tables and chairs on which to eat your meals. More than adequate, but not fancy. I had one slice of pizza (forgot which one) and I really enjoyed it. the "cheese" was a little something to get use to... I was not that hungry, but I will go back to try some of the other vegan items they had like the cheesesteak. The lady who rang us up seemed a little testy. She was kind to me, but to my friend who was indecisive she remarked "it will all still be here later". It was our first time and I thought that was rude. I am not a vegan, but I did like the food and I will be back.
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Sasha C.

This restaurant is excellent. Vegan pizza is hard to find, and good vegan pizza is even harder to find. This place was the best pizza I've had since becoming vegan, and it even impressed my non-vegan parents.
(5)
Megan A.

I've tried almost every vegan cheesesteaks in philly and Blackbird is my favorite. It's not super meaty but I'm not into super meaty so we are perfect for each other. The potato pizza is great too.
(5)
Budd R.

The food from this place is REALLY good. When I first moved into the city, this was my vegan salvation. I've never been disappointed by anything i order from their menu. However, delievery is super slow. Took over an hour to get a pizza to my work (which is 4 blocks away) and some of their options are pricey.
(3)
Tara P.

Considering I've only tried one kind of pizza, maybe 5 stars is premature, but I know this place deserves it. I miss pizza. As a person who eats a vegan diet, I obviously don't want real pizza, but something about the smell and taste and texture of melty cheese on a crispy crust just sends me back to 2nd grade classroom parties and the special occasions when my mom would order pizza. Blackbird, I love you, you totally sent me back in time as I ate your delicious plain slice. IT WAS JUST LIKE THE REAL THING, and it wasn't greasy, either. The crust was perfection and I think $3.24 for a generous slice of vegan pizza is totally reasonable. Moving on... they have natural soda and desserts (cakes, cupcakes, whoopie pies in so many flavors made by Vegan Treats), vegan pizza by the slice in rotating varieties (including cheeseless!), sandwiches which I've only heard good things about, and fries, garlic bread, and other menu items. Everything is affordable considering it's vegan and fresh, and the pizza doesn't sit out long because everyone buys it. Also, I sat here and did homework for a couple hours and felt totally welcome. The music was very relaxing and the counter girl is knowledgeable about the ingredients. Totally worth checking out.
(5)
Richard F.

Good pizza. Excellent fries. My fussy son said he liked the pizza and I was worried because its made with vegan cheese. They ran out of rolls so we couldn't try the cheesesteak. I had the Yukon pizza which was made with garlicky sliced potatoes and no sauce. it was very good and filling. its one of the few kosher restaurants in philly. I give it four stars.
(4)
David K.

Thumbs up for the kosher vegetarian crowd! Blackbird you have come to my rescue many times over. Whether I am hungry after a long day and just want a slice or I need a quick takeout meal for friends or family you have never disappointed me. I cannot find fries that parallel yours anywhere. All of your pizzas are delicious, the sandwiches are awesome and the blue sky fountain soda is a refreshing accompaniment. Thanks for being there!
(5)
Heather S.

I was skeptical of vegan pizza but this pizza was amazing! The garlic bread was awesome. The slices of pizza are huge! Being pescatarian (plus no egg/dairy), I have been missing pizza. So glad this place exists! The staff was friendly as well.
(5)
Rose K.

I wish there was a place like this in DC! I hadn't gone to Gianna's when I lived in Philly, even though it was down the street because I was much better about saving money then and made a lot less of it, to boot. So I went there without expectations. I had a seitan cheesesteak (when in Philly...) and a slice of pizza. It was definitely the best veggie cheesesteak I've had! I remember eating one at Basic 4 when I lived in Philly, and I wasn't a fan of that one. I wanted to try more of the sandwiches and slices, but there wasn't enough time. Can't wait for the next trip back to Philly!
(4)
Marc F.

Wow, this place is amazing!!! The pizza is better than cheese/meat pizza by far, and much cleaner and healthier, and no animals need to suffer for your enjoyment! Very impressed!
(5)
Elizabeth S.

Full disclosure: I've never had the pizza here. I've had the seitan cheese-steak which i found to be really mediocre. Also it was summertime and this place was freaking WARM. There was a ceiling fan and depressing music, no AC and/or ambience to be detected. I wanted to like this place so badly, especially because my parents want to eat here all the time-- but I couldn't get over that initial first mediocre sandwich in the stifling heat. Perhaps I should give it another chance...
(3)
Craig M.

Don't like Blackbird? Go to hell.
(5)
Jennifer L.

I want to say Thank you to blackbird for my first cheesesteak in 3 years! It was very flavorful and almost as good as I remember real cheesesteaks! Also thank you for not making fake meat suck! I normally avoid fake meat items because they taste more like a whole bunch of chemicals and are super mealy! I also the haymaker pizza which had sausage on it and it was actually good sausage! I also loved the crisp crust and suprisingly the daiya cheese! Not a lot of faux meat using places gain my love and respect, but blackbird you now have another loyal costumer! Oh an do try the baked goods they are from a great bakery called vegan treats Yumm!
(5)
Jerry H.

I'm not Vegan and I am from NY. This is good pizza. I love the Setain Sausage better than regular sausage, what dark alchemy has created this cruelty free replica? I like when I go in there I hear the misfits and Black Flag. It's not cheap but I suspect the ingredients are high quality and not cheap either so you get what you pay for.
(4)
Miles B.

I'm not a vegan or vegetarian by any means, but had a slice of plain pizza and it was extremely good!
(5)
Chrissy R.

Ok. This might be the best pizza I've had ever. Vegan or otherwise. Pretty pricey but when you're talking about getting another slice on South Street (2.50-3 dollars) it's only slightly more so.
(5)
Kate S.

I tend to eat vegan most of the time so when I finally had a chance to try out Blackbird Pizzeria, it was pure bliss. Is it a little pricey? Well yeah, but most vegan places are and I had no problem shelling over the bills for such a nice treat. I haven't had all the sandwiches they have offered, but I love this place for pizza! Not sure about vegan pizza? Try it out-you won't regret it.
(4)
Klint K.

Vegan pizza. If you like that sort of thing, this is the best. If you don't like that sort of thing, you're savage and uncivilized.
(5)
Elisa H.

The food is always so great! I'm not a vegan, and I really haven't had much experience with vegan food until I started dating my bf. I love the root beer bbq wings. The blueberry soda is pretty tasty too. I've been here multiple times and never had a bad meal, whenever I'm in Philly I MUST come here. Also, the art pieces on the walls are really awesome.
(5)
Michael K.

All I can say is that I do not know how their cheesesteak and wings can be so delicious while being vegan. We met my daughter and one of her friends in town for an early dinner and since her friend is vegan we decided to give Blackbird Pizzeria a try. I must say I was pleasantly surprised. Now the cheese steak did not have the same texture as beef but it was very tasty and I enjoyed it very much. We all enjoyed the haymaker and the balboa. I highly recommend that you take a chance a giv them a try. You will not be disappointed,
(4)
Sonya S.

Whether you are vegetarian, vegan or omnivore, you NEED to visit Blackbird! A nice selection of pizza, sandwiches and wings await you. I tried three different types of pizza, all of which were great. The cheesesteak was the BEST I have ever had! My favorite thing of all was the habanero wings-to die for! I went with a non-vegan and he couldn't believe the wings were vegan. The texture is perfect and the sauce is delicious. The food was so good, I ordered again a week later. Thank you for bringing these delicious vegan eats to Philly!
(5)
Alex M.

Came in here on New Year's Day to try out the vegan pizza I'd heard about. Truth be told it's not all that dissimilar to what you might find at Whole Foods. Still I propose we support the little guy in this fight. They could do for some maintenance work but I figure they probably need to make a bit more skrilla before they address that. Try the nacho slice!
(4)
Skye G.

The BEST Pizza! Wow, I am so glad I made the trip. The red sauce had such an amazing flavor. We got the Fungi mushroom pizza (no cheese) and wished we would have gotten it with the red sauce that was on the Haymaker slice but the garlic sauce was delic too. I wasn't sure about the wings but the habanero citrus sauce hit the spot. It wasn't super hot and of course it is not a wing but it was perfect for "chicken. There were so many things on the menu I wish I would have had more time to go back. "Delivery" is brought on a pedal bike so I can see why we were out of the delivery area. The people were friendly and helpful. The place is small and a nice hole in the all. Is that an OXY? It was warm without A/C but the night wasn't too bad. The lemon vegan cupcake also hit the spot. We lucked out and found a parking spot down street. Best date night! Would love to go back.
(5)
Danielle M.

Love love love blackbird. My favorite is the brunch bird and the beet salad. My boyfriend is obsessed with the wings. Although I had the cheesesteak for the first time last night and it was amazing so my favorites list might keep growing. Where else can I get vegan cheese wiz on your cheesesteak! And it was big enough for me to take half home to have for lunch the next day. All the fake meats I've had here have been awesome. The sausage is the first fake meat Italian style sausage I've had that is close to the real thing and doesn't have that strange after taste. Great place great food and in my opinion not overpriced for an all vegan pizza joint.
(5)
Irma G.

GREAT food, bad service. Very rude cashier. Surprisingly nice to his friendly visitors. I tried the cheese fries, pepperoni pizza, and BBQ wings. Other than that, the food did not disappoint but the customer service did. I will never get used to rude customer service because that's NOT customer service. I'm just visiting PA but don't appreciate the "high and mighty" XVX complex and I'm XVX myself! I don't know what it is but the attitude my friends and I received was shitty. You want good reviews, be nice and welcoming to your customers!
(3)
Erin M.

I was kind of a hard sell on Blackbird Pizza. I'm more of a veggie-loving kind of vegan, and pizza was never my favorite meal. But Blackbird won me over with awesome specialty pizzas like the wonderfully spicy Nacho Pizza topped with cheddar Daiya, jalapeno peppers and fresh avocado slices. Avocado and pizza, together at last, and it is transcendant. But the shocker here is that Philly's best, most creative pizzeria (vegan or otherwise) is actually Philadelphia's best sandwich shop. They have removed a couple of delightful options on the menu, such as the chickpea parm (please, bring it back, you guys!) but there's still a long list of yummy sandwiches from which to choose. I've sampled the seitan cheesesteak, the Cubano, and the roasted portobello sandwich. All those sandwiches are fantastically tasty and are featured on a wonderfully fresh chewy Italian hoagie roll. I had the portabello sandwich most recently and it was absolutely mouthwateringly delicious. The roasted chopped up portabello mushrooms were tasty, the smoked shallots were not overpowering, the sundried tomato hummus was fantastic and the au jus that it came with put it over the edge. If you didn't get too full on the decadent pizza and sandwiches, I highly recommend taking one of the Vegan Treat's provided pastries to go. We shared a peanut butter cream whoopie pie after our meal which was just superb. Also, the staff here are quite welcoming and the service is fast.
(5)
E. E.

I'm a NYer but this Philadelphia Vegan Pizzeria may be my favorite restaurant in the entire world!
(5)
Melissa C.

Get in ma belly, Cheesesteak. Best vegan Philly Cheesesteak I have ever had, and I've had a lot, all over the country. The staff is friendly, the food is good. What more could you want? (For a store to open in NY, please.)
(4)
Erin May D.

I LURVE the wings! So yummy. I could eat them every day. My favorite pizza I the fungi and the seitan cheesesteak is really good, too. We like to get take out here, then go across the street to the playground for our kids to play while we eat. During the warmer part of the year we might do this a couple times each month. It's a little pricey... But not any more than any other gourmet pizza place.
(5)
Michele R.

Having cornered the market on vegan takeout, blackbird seems to have gotten a bit complacent. As a breastfeeding mama with a dairy-sensitive babe, when you're jonesing for a pizza, Blackbird is your go-to. Moving within a half block really solidified that relationship. So imagine my disappointment when my pizza arrived....Arnn hour & 45 minutes later (I was told there was traffic. We're literally a half block away...if I wasn't on the move-on process I would've picked it up) with a giant a hole in the middle. And I'm not kidding when I say hole. We're talking 3 inch diameter HOLE in the center of the pizza. That which was missing from the middle could be found in the crust; a solid, raw handful of crust, &, a floppy, soggy center of a pie. It would've been completely inedible if I wasn't on the brink of starvation & in day one of a move. I take a picture of this atrocity & posted it on Blackbird's Facebook page. Two of my friends responded to it, but Blackbird did not at all. Disappointing. Who there is caging about their product & customer satisfaction? And now we're done, & buying daiya pre-made pizzas from whole foods until we open up our own pizzeria to rival this dwindling vegan-pizza-monopoly.
(1)
Peter M.

Wings are amazing. Seriously like wtf. Whoever thought of them is amazing. I had Slice of pan pizza. Yummy as well. My BF had his first ever cheese steak (vegan or otherwise) and loved it
(5)
M B.

I don't know how fair this review is, since we were SOOO hungry when we got here and it was my birthday so I was in a great mood, but it was FANfreakingTASTIC! This place made my daughter to decide to go Vegan and she has been ever since! It's that good! I wish we lived closer so we could go here more often! The pizza was wonderful. The Rootbeer wings were amazing!
(5)
Rinky K.

Small place. Hands down the Amazing and best fresh pizza I have ever had. Vegan-land. The place is not that big. Well this was one of the best places to eat when I was in Philadelphia.
(4)
Stephen R.

I had the Philly cheesesteak and it was the best I've ever had. We have one place that makes vegan cheesesteak here in Baltimore, but it's completely different. I want to go back to this place every time I'm in Philly now.
(5)
Erin F.

When I first moved to Philadelphia, I was all jazzed that Gianna's existed. Detroit is lacking in the area of vegetarian restaurants and there are definitely very few, if ANY, vegetarian sandwich joints in the Dirty D. So Gianna's seemed great! Their salty sandwiches were so-so, but at the time, I'd take what I could get. Now, my standards are higher and Gianna's presence faded away, both in my mind and IRL. Gone are the days of too-chewy rolls and salty faux chicken. Blackbird has swooped into the corner at 6th & Lombard where Gianna's used to be. [Deal with that pun for a moment.] All vegan, all the time. They have pizza available by the slice, sandwiches, salads, desserts, and glass-bottled sodas. I went with the BBQ Portabello sandwich and my partner in life and eating food went with the Seitan Cheesesteak. Mine was superior - breaded mushroom, on top of coleslaw, topped with BBQ sauce (jalepenos on the side). Crazy delicious. Mike's cheesesteak was also good - the cheese isn't soy cheese, so it actually melts nicely, and the seitan was thinly shaved. It was a little soft for my taste, but I'm just a crunchy person. Their sodas are good - I went with a Vanilla Bean soda in a clear bottle and Mike had a cola. It's a nice change of pace from the regular diet stuff I drink way too much of in the first place. Whew. The rest of their menu, the pizzas I saw that were available by the slice and also being consumed by two ladies at the table behind us, and the desserts all looked delicious and none ostensibly vegan. I'm glad that Blackbird is here and, like Govinda's, hope that it finds a place amongst the hearts of omnivores and herbivores alike.
(4)
Big Fat I.

HAIL SEITAN. I eat anything. I've actually cut a lot of meat out of my diet, but I won't hesitate to put down a McGangbang or a nice piece of filet. So full disclosure, I am not limited to the vegan or vegetarian diet. Having said that, the Ringer is one the best sandwiches I've had in a long time, vegan or otherwise. The wings are ridiculously good. If all vegan food was this good, I think there would be many more vegans in the world. I have no idea what the place looks like as I've only gotten delivery, but I would certainly check it out if I'm ever near 6th and Lombard.
(5)
Tina G.

This was hands down the most amazing vegan pizzas I've ever had the delight to taste. The "cheese" was deliciously melted and the mushroom toppings were so flavorful! It was a little on the oily side and I would have preferred less salt, but that's just me being picky. The reason I gave Blackbird four stars instead of five is because I found the crust a bit disappointing. It was very hard and burned on the bottom--not doughy as I had expected. Granted, it might be because the pizza was delivered and wasn't exactly fresh out of the oven. Also, the cookies on their dessert platter were rock hard and too sweet. Overall, great pizza place, just not so sure about the desserts.
(4)
Kirsten B.

My fiance and I ordered from Blackbird when we were on vacation in Philly, I found them on HappyCow and everything looked good, people also seemed to be raving about their vegan cheesesteak so we were very eager to try them. First we had their hawaiian pizza, it was tasty over all, the firm tofu taking the place of ham worked really well, and the crust was good (and good crust is normally an issue once you get too far away from NYC). I would have liked it better if there was less daiya on it.. I like daiya but if I have too much at once not mixed with other things it's not that great. The second time we ordered from them we got their seitan cheesesteak, cubano and seitan wings. My fiance said the cheesesteak was as good and satisfying as the non-vegan variety, he also loved the cubano. I thought the cheesesteak was really good, but wasn't too crazy about the coconut bacon in their cubano. Their wings are thin strips of seitan that are breaded, fried (I'm guessing) and doused in your choice of sauce. They were possibly the most delicious thing I had in Philly. They tasted just like chicken strips from my pre-vegan days. They were even delicious cold!!! Next time I'm in the area ordering more of their wings will be one of my top priorities.
(4)
Shereen C.

I've only tried Blackbird once but I actually loved the sandwich much more than the pizza. Pizza was okay & comparable to other pizza I've had in Philly, not extraordinary (aside from being vegan). The Cubano sandwich was delicious. It was filled with seitan bits, onions, and cheese, all vegan. All of it was pulled together with a flavourful creamy aioli sauce. I would definitely go back for the Cubano and maybe try other sandwiches too.
(4)
Tom M.

I have to update once more as I have come to a realization: The single best place (that I've been to) for ordering take-out food is Blackbird Pizzeria. How do I know that? Well, they make many varieties of excellent vegan pizza and that pizza is arguably the third, fourth or fifth best thing about the place. Let me explain. I will do so through a Man vs Food Challenge I have dreamed up. I call it eating for the cycle at Blackbird. The cycle: -Any slide of their awesome pizza. -One sandwich. I cannot be their veggie wrap. As I've said before, Blackbird Pizzeria is the single best sandwich shop in all of Philadelphia. -A small order of wings. The habanero citrus wings are too spicy for me. I love the root beer bbq wings. They are wonderful. -A small order of cheese fries. Their cheese fries are awesome. The sandwiches and wings are better than the pizza. Depending on my mood, so are the cheese fries. Some could argue that the desserts are better than the pizza. I wouldn't, but you could. So there are numerous things at Blackbird better than the pizza. And the pizza is the best I have ever had! Two other side notes for Blackbird: to really go pro at Blackbird, order a calzone with a side of marinara and they now have a chicken parm sandwich again. Joy!
(5)
Jeff H.

Blackbird Pizzeria is a serious player in the burgeoning Vegan-only scene in Philly. The pizzas are the main offerings on the menu but because this is Philadelphia - there is a non-pizza item on the menu that gets the most buzz - The Vegan Philly Cheesesteak. Made from seitan and with the fine textured Daiya Vegan cheese from Vancouver, this cheesesteak is very tasty. No, it doesn't have the exact same taste as a meat-based cheesesteak ... but why would it? It's still messy good! The main thing here to make this a five star place is to add a few amenities and condiments for those dining in. For example - have napkins available at the tables (food here is on the messy side.) In fact add some cutlery options. Have more hot sauces available than a fairly bland one. Keep the condiments filled - the one red pepper flakes container was completely empty - and identify them. (I have no idea what a bright yellow powder was.) Maybe put out a pitcher of water so people can help themselves. Have the trash/recycle bins in the area where people are eating instead of up front by the front door. Overall, just make everything a little more user friendly.
(4)
Emily K.

Truly deliciously vegan cheat food. Cheesesteaks, pizzas, wings that taste as deliciously unhealthy as their omnivorous counterparts, without all the guilt (health or environment or moral!). Highly recommend everything I tried. Get the large order of wings, you won't regret it!
(5)
A P.

After dropping meat from my diet a few years ago, I never dreamt I would eat a cheesesteak ever again. However, after hearing about Blackbird's seitan cheesesteak I thought I'd give it a try. It's messy to eat, but oh so good! It's located a few blocks from Jim's so if you are grabbing cheesesteaks with friends who are not vegetarian/vegan, they can go there and you can grab yours to go and join in on the cheesesteak feast.
(5)
Jennifer V.

I learned about this place because my friend is a vegan. She talks about this place so much so finally she took me here for some pizza. The place is not that big so you'll need to do street parking, inside the seating is about 30 people. Luckily we came early so we got a seat right away. You order your food at the register and then they bring you the food. We shared the cheese fries and ordered a large pizza with Spinach , hot peppers , tofu and pineapple. This was my first time ever eating vegan food. I've heard vegan cheese didn't taste like cheese at all , but this place had cheese that tasted so good, in fact I like their cheese more than regular cheese! Our cheese fries was so cheesy just the way I like it and their pizza was thin crust with oozing cheese. Food was delicious and I would sure keep coming here for more with out feeling overly full like regular pizza does. Good place to chill with your co workers enjoying good vegan food.
(5)
George A.

Great place to get a gourmet thin slice. Had the 'Haymaker' and loved the flavor of the sauce and crust. One thing I noticed was that the sliced seemed to collapse under the weight of the toppings so maybe it needed to be cooked a bit more. Also the slice I had seemed to gone in just a couple of bites. Got an order of fries and they were very well done and tasted great. Another must try is their homemade soda. I got the root beer, but I recommend the ginger brew. There aren't many tables to be warned if you are going in the heart of lunch hour. There is a nice shaded park across the street so that might be an option if you can't eat in.
(4)
Brigit B.

HANDS DOWN the best Pizza & Wings I've ever had. First off how in God's name are vegetarian wings better tasting than any chicken wing I've ever had? I have no clue. But these things are simply enchanting. I continue to order the smoked habanero buffalo. It comes with some kind of avocado dipping sauce that is almost impossible not to chug. Seriously, move over blue cheese blackbird got this sauce on lock! Moving on to the pizza....my staple is the haymaker: seitan sausage, red onions, garlic butter, tomato sauce and daiya cheese. I was extremely hesitant to have pizza with daiya cheese, but let me tell you....this s%#@ works. You know how pizza turns into cardboard the 2nd day? Not blackbird! If you have leftovers (rarity) the pizza is just as yummy the second day. Tried a few other pizzas and they are all quite tasty! To reiterate, Blackbird is marvelous!!!!
(5)
Otis M.

Not recommended Always overpriced, always staff who appear to be incredibly bummed they are working, and always dirty! Dirty! Clean the tables and surroundings! Cheese is always hard and my mouth always hurts after eating!
(1)
Cat P.

Sorry for the back and forth reviews, but I feel it's necessary to point out how damn expensive it is to get delivery from Blackbird now. Our previous experiences getting delivery from Blackbird were always pretty crappy, so good on them for outsourcing to Caviar for these services. It's much faster and the food arrives hot. Caviar has a tax and gratuity fee, which is fine...I can get down with tipping...but what's up with the delivery fee on top of that? We ordered the marinara pizza at $14 and the green salad at $7. The tax/gratuity was $5.85 and then another $4.99 was slapped on top of that. What gives? A total of $33.34 for a pizza and salad is obscene! I like Blackbird's food and I still recommend their actual restaurant for service, but we will no longer be getting delivery from here. I know that Blackbird really has nothing to do with Caviar's ridiculous prices, but I've dropped their Yelp rating in the hopes that they will see this and find a new service (ie Grubhub, which has no delivery fee and pickup options).
(2)
Elyse H.

If you love tasty wings and pizza. And you don't eat meat. This is where you will eat today. Follow up with a compost cup. You'll thank me.
(5)
Elaine M.

I went to Blackbird Pizza last night to grab a quick dinner since I didn't have anything in my refrigerator after returning from vacation. I have heard mostly good things about Blackbird over the years so I figured it was time to give it a try! Before I proceed, I must say that I am not a vegan. I really enjoy vegetarian and vegan dishes but I do not eat faux meats and I try to stay away from soy products. Obviously, going to Blackbird, I knew that I would be eating some soy cheese. There were three people working and it was not crowded, so they were mostly standing around chatting. Since I really try not to eat faux meats, I decided on a slice of "plain" and a slice of Funghi (mushrooms). I was disappointed at the look of the "cheese" when it came out of the oven (you could still see the separation between each shred of "cheese", it didn't melt together) and there must have been a few shreds that ended up on the bottom of the dough because they were charred to complete ashes. The plain slice was just OK but the Funghi slice had some more flavor (mushrooms, garlic, olive oil - you can't really go wrong with that combination). I enjoyed the thin dough as well. I don't think I will be returning to Blackbird, unless I am dine with a strict vegan. In comparing Blackbird to real pizza (with dairy cheese and real meats) it was just OK. However, If you are a vegan, then I can imagine this will be a great find for you, especially if you like faux meats.
(3)
David L.

Overall, pretty good. The mushroom is head and shoulders above the rest though.
(4)
Tara L.

I am a vegetarian, and my boyfriend is not; however, he is totally fine eating veggie food. HE actually chose to eat here, and I could not have been more pleased with his decision. We ordered a Funghi Pizza, Seitan "Cheesesteak", and "Cheese" Fries. The food was delicious! He finished his half of the "cheesesteak" before I could. In fact, when ranking top cheesteaks in Philly, he ranks Blackbird's as 3rd, which is saying something, considering he is an omni. Anyway, the Funghi Pizza was SO good. The only problem is that the middle is a bit soggy. The fake whiz was delicious, and we did not miss the traditional sauce in the "steak" or the fries. We ordered online, requesting the "cheese" sauce for the fries on the side, and had no problems, unlike some online users. I have read extensive reviews about how awful/pretentious the in-house staff is, which is exactly why we opted to order in. Please reconsider who/how you hire FOH, considering how great your food is.
(5)
Lisa L.

Not much to add that's not already here. The cheesesteak was a hot mess in the best way possible. I loved the wide variety of pizza slices available. The dough is good, thin and crispy under the toppings but with a chewy bite at the crust. Sauce was laid on very thin, so the pizza stays crisp overall, but it could have used a bit more. Personally, I don't like Daiya cheese much, but I seem to be in the minority, and the other toppings offset the taste pretty well. The Balboa uses a yummy ricotta and no daiya, so it was my favorite. I wish there were a few other non-daiya choices. Chocolate whoopie pies were moist and just the right amount of sweet.
(4)
Stefanie H.

I'm not 100% vegan, but I do like to try out vegan options whenever the opportunity presents itself. Prior to my recent order from Blackbird, I had NEVER eaten a good vegan pizza. I've tried a ton, but most of them have that overwhelming Daiya taste and I end up feeling queasy after the meal. Blackbird uses Daiya cheese, but they also have enough other flavors to help cancel out the weird chemical/fake taste you get with pretty much every meltable vegan cheese. I had the mushroom and truffle pizza, and the combination of garlic butter flavor + truffle oil did wonders for the overall taste of the pizza. It was only lukewarm when it arrived, though, and it didn't taste very good at all after it cooled. I used Caviar for the delivery, and I don't think it was their fault so much as the fact that it was just really cold that night, and thin pizzas lose heat faster. I also had an order of the barbecue root beer "wings". They were okay, but a bit heavy on the sauce and it was a little too sweet. A bit of heat and saltiness would have offset that and made for a better overall flavor, I think. I would definitely order from Blackbird again, though, and I'll probably try one of the more traditional tomato-y pizzas next time. It's nice to finally eat a decent pizza that isn't made of animal products.
(4)
Kevin P.

This is the best vegan pizza in the city because of the perfect crust and the great veggie toppings. I understand that Daiya is one of the better producers of vegan cheese, but it's not great. I think that they could be a little more creative with the vegan cheese, but it still does the trick. The Yukon and the Fungi are my favorite pizzas of theirs. The sandwiches are really good, too! the cheesesteak and the Cubano are fantastic. I'll be back soon!
(4)
Lolly G.

I haven't been into Blackbird for a couple of years. As per my review in 2012 I was a huge fan (5 stars). Since then I've taken to grub hub for delivery. I'm a fan of grub hub and use it often. The food has stayed consistent and good. The cheesesteak is to die for and I have no clue how they came up with those cheese fries. However, the staff here needs some serious work. When they deliver, on numerous occasions when you ask them to come up the response is always "I don't have a bike lock". That's like a person coming to deliver with a car and saying they can't come to your door because their car doesn't lock. Really weird. I went in a couple of days ago and when we entered the girl behind the counter in glasses was the most absolutely miserable person ever. She saw us standing very clearly at the counter and flat out ignored us. To the point where a cook on the left looked at us and then here as if to say come on chick there's people. She was grabbing cookies and rearranging the cupcakes. It was a solid 3-4 minutes before she even looked up. Then she muttered "i'll be right with you". We then ordered two slices of pizza, cheese fries, and their new wings. I asked the girl about the new wings (a pineapple jalapeno). She acted like it was the most absurd question ever which I don't really get. Her response "They're good not spicy." Ok then. We sat down and she brought out our pizza. They have some natural sodas which we both ordered and after placing down our pizza, she forgot our drinks. She went on to go help someone else. I asked her kindly for the drink and her response? A curt "I'm working on it." What? Are you making it yourself? How long does it take to place a cup under something and let it poor. She was flat our rude. The pizza was a bit dry and you could tell it was sitting there for a while, but it was still good. The cheese fries were delicious. The new wings are not my favorite (go for the root beer they're much better!) Although I'm glad I gave them a try. I have to say that in recent years Blackbird has gotten a ton of attention. It's well deserved! They're a completely Vegan pizza/sub joint. However, you can tell that it's ABSOLUTELY got to their heads. With so many vegan places popping up all over the city (many with better food) they need to get a hold of their customer service. The "I'm so cool" hipster clan they have running the place is failing miserably.
(3)
Andria D.

Delivery has been just horrible since TryCaviar started providing this service. Today I ordered at 1:14 pm with an "expected wait of 30-60 minutes." It's 2:55 pm and I *still* don't have my order. Unacceptable. The food here is phenomenal, but not when it's cold and you're beyond frustrated by the consistently bad delivery service. Update: My food finally arrived. I asked what caused the delay. He blamed the Blackbird! "They were really backed up." So why is this pizza ICE COLD?
(1)
Sean M.

Called in yesterday to place an order for pick up. I was immediately put on hold and hung up after 10 minutes of waiting. I hung up, waited a few minutes and called back. Put on hold again and after 5 minutes I gave up. I called Hip City Veg and was promptly greeted very curteously, placed my order and went to pick it up. I was treated very well there and will continue to bring my business to Hip City Veg. I will also recommend my friends and fellow Vegan/vegetarians there as well. These people could take a lesson from them. Just because your food is good doesn't mean you can get away with consistently terrible customer service.
(2)
Christina G.

I am struggling with what to give this place. We ordered here last night and it was a rainy night so I am sure they were busy. They told us it would take 1.5 hours to get delivery. They took under an hour which we were happy about. We ordered two large pizzas: - red dawn: roasted red potato, roasted red pepper, smoked shallots, kalamata olive tapenade, flat leaf parsley - haymaker: seitan sausage, red onions, garlic butter, tomato sauce, daiya cheese, fresh oregano The large pizzas are very large and we definitely didn't need two but we love leftovers and pizza for breakfast. Neither of us are vegans or vegetarians. I used to be a vegetarian years ago and have attempted veganism twice. There is no doubt that cheese pizza taste much better. We both liked the haymaker better than the red dawn but you can still tell it isn't real cheese. I ended up just eating the potatoes off of the red dawn because I thought the potatoes were too much on the dough without cheese and much else. We usually gorge when eating pizza and end up being ridiculously stuffed because we will go back an hour later for a 3rd or 4th slice. This time, we both ate 1 1/2 to 2 slices and didn't want to go back for more. Maybe it is the non dairy that keeps us fuller or perhaps veggies and fake cheese just aren't the same as the real thing. I need to order again and try things other than just pizza. If you are vegan or vegetarian, then I can see this being a 4 or a 5 in your book. For all others, skip this place for pizza as you can get a way tastier pizza elsewhere.
(3)
Yash B.

Went there with some friends and had a great evening over some fantastic vegan wings. We pigged out on the wings and the Barbecue was by far my favorite. Highly recommend.
(5)
Sarah L.

That was legitimately the most delicious calzone/pizza of my life. The tofu ricotta sort of reminds me of Korean food ()~ it was the perfect combination of savory and tangy and the bread/crust was not too oily! Portions are a great value compared to its price - I also got a cookie for 2.75 and was surprised when I saw that it was as large as my face! Also this place delivers through grubhub - I tried it out after I saw a 15% promo on twitter. So glad that I did! Only thing is, the calzone definitely tasted better when it was warm and I'm a pretty slow eater so by the time I started the second half it was already cold :( I recommend dining in! :)
(5)
Jay D.

blackbird is the only place i can think of that every time they update their menu it gets better and better. the recent menu additions are mind-blowing: hawaiian pizza is now my favorite slice ever knocking haymaker out of first place. and i never liked hawaiian pizza back in the non-vegan days. the ringer is every fat vegan kid's dream: "chicken fried" seitan, sundried tomato tapenade, smoked shallots, baby arugula, horseradish mayo. oh my. and they finally have cheese fries!!!!! the vegan whiz is perfect. they nailed it. i hope they will sell it in jars so that i can take it home and sleep with it. the wings now come with a cucumber ranch dip that reminds me of the old-old days of horizons in willow grove, which i miss very much. but i also miss the old blackbird wing combos: the smokey maple mustard wings that came with pickled fennel was a magical combination. i hope they bring it back in some form or another. i almost never get a salad here. not because they aren't good, but because all the fat-kid-vegan choices take priority. however when i do, i liked the old greens salad which had both spinach & kale. now kale is off on its own and includes mushrooms which i don't care for... so hopefully they'll let me add kale to the new green salad if i order it again. one last nit-picky thing: the free water cups are so small (4-6 oz?) that i feel bad bugging the busy staff for a refill every few minutes. the food isn't exactly low sodium. can't they pour the water into larger cups? or are the larger cups more expensive than the tiny cups? anyway amazeballs
(5)
Ksenia S.

Absolutely delicious food! The mushroom pizza is so full of flavor, cheesesteak is amazing, and omg that blueberry soda! Minus one star because of the service.. They're just so slow and seem to be elsewhere in their mind. First time I went there with a group of people I was waiting for my order for at least 20min, as I was watching my friends stuffing their faces with basically the same food that I ordered (wings, pizza, etc) all I could do is patiently wait sipping my soda. As it turns out they for some reason thought my food was to go so it was waiting for me on the counter, ugh. Then second time I went there they forgot that I was the one who ordered a slice so it was just sitting there until they finally noticed it and then asked who ordered it. It was of course cold and not so amazing, ate it anyway though. I'll revise this if the third time I go there is better.
(4)
Rachel E.

We went there for the pizza and got the pizza it was hella good. Then we got wings to go. Best. Decision. Ever. Took them to the hotel and was upset we didn't order like 5 more so good! And so friendly
(5)
M H.

This place has some of the best vegan food in the city. This is one of the safest bets if you're looking to grab something to eat but you don't want to be disappointed. The whole menu is full of winning selections. I love Blackbird pizza.
(5)
Gina L.

Awesome and all vegan. I love this place, although I've admittedly only had a few things on the menu. The root beer BBQ seitan wings are great and not too expensive. The servers are always very nice as well (and they take credit). However DO NOT even try coming during an evening on a Friday, it gets so crowded! I've had my best luck popping in on a weekday in the afternoon. Once I'm back in town I'm going to have to try everything else on the menu!
(5)
Daisy W.

I wish I could give zero-star rating for the experience I had. My boyfriend and I live in Columbus, Ohio and have been to Blackbird before, about 2 years ago. The Haymaker and the wings we ordered were so wonderful, we made it a point to visit again while we were in town for the Marathon this past weekend. When we walked in the restaurant, the girl at the counter looked right at us and then turned her back and ignored us. A young guy took our order. The whole time, he was complaining to us that he is normally a delivery driver and doesn't like taking orders. That was probably best kept to himself. We sat down and waited. A group of girls came in and ordered. They were clearly friends with the crew that was working, and they received their food before we did. We felt completely unwelcome. Our wings came out first. The dipping sauce was good, and the wings themselves were passable, but they were gristly and crunchy when they shouldn't be. Compared to the wings we remembered from Blackbird, these just weren't the same. The girl brought our pizza out on a tray, when we had ordered to go. When we asked her if we could take it in a box, she acted inconvenienced. Mind you, the restaurant was not busy at all. She had no other customers that were keeping her busy. I have to be blunt about the pizza. If we had looked at it before taking it home, we would have returned it and asked for a refund. The sauce was in sparse patches; there was probably one dab on each slice. They really skimped on the cheese and the cheese that was there was overcooked. The toppings were equally as lacking and overcooked. The crust was almost unbelievable. The bottom was so thin and overcooked that it snapped like a wafer. The bottom was covered in black dust from the oven, which clearly isn't cleaned enough. The crust had bubbles that were so burnt I scratched my head as to why they would consider this good enough quality to serve to a customer. It is so disappointing what happened to this place. It used to be such good quality food that was worth the cost. I got on yelp to see if other people had the same problem with the pizza and the customer service, and I'm sad to know that I'm not the only one who has experienced this.
(1)
Canny F.

WOW. This is the BEST VEGAN PIZZA EVER. I love this place. You know pizza is good when it still tastes great cold and the following day! Brick oven crust! Chewy goodness. Gained weight from eating so much but it was worth every calorie! Fungi Pizza - rich and creamy like Alfredo Sauce with a garlic crust and truffle mushroooms!! Pepperoni Pizza - pepperoni was slamming Red Dawn Pizza - No cheese, great for potato lovers Regular Slice - Great for the people who want a plain slice Mixed Veggie Pizza - Surprised by the amount of veggies - there were no empty spots! Habanero Wings - Boneless wings that were majorly spicy on the first bite but fine after a few more Balboa Pizza - roasted cherry tomato, pepperoni, arugula, pumpkin seed pesto, what more can you ask for? This might just be the best pie Tempeh Chili with corn bread - hearty, thick, and WARNING - it gets spicy! The corn bread didn't have the texture I was hoping for but still good. There's chunks of corn in there. What a treat! Cubano Sandwich - Could have more stuffing but the flavor was great, bread was toasty and pressed. Root Beer BBQ Wings with pineapple salsa - The BBQ overpowered the root beer so it seemed like BBQ wings. The salsa was sweet as expected from the pineapples. Small and clean joint The cashier brings your order to you if you're dining in
(5)
Beka P.

STILL KILLIN' IT, even though they got rid of the best sandwich i've ever had in my life of 28 years (chickpea parm, RIP). Cubano=best sandwich. it is so flavorful and perfect. i love it. Haymaker=best pizza. (pepperoni, veggie supreme, and the hawaiian pizza are all tied for second place). Cheese fries=FINALLY! Root beer BBQ wingz=so saucy and good. like most fried things, they are best enjoyed on site, straight outta the fryer. Caesar salad=yes yes yes! it's all about those fried capers, artichokes, and croutons.
(5)
Melissa M.

Amazing cheese fries and wings. I will definitely be back for more!
(5)
Pooja V.

I thought it might be a stretch trying to find a vegetarian Philly cheese steak in Philadelphia, but I found several lists rating the best vegan cheese steaks in town. We decided to try the cheese steak at Blackbird Pizzeria, which depending on the list, receives between the first and fifth rating for the best vegan cheese steak. We ordered the cheese steak, a slice of nacho pizza, a root beer, and the root beer BBQ wings. Our meal was fairly disappointing. First there was the nacho pizza which couldn't make up its mind whether it was a nacho or a pizza. While the vegan cheddar cheese was very convincing, it didn't have the spices to qualify as "nacho cheese;" jalapenos would have certainly helped. Neither did it have enough sauce to qualify as pizza. Then there were the wings which were uninspiring. They were overly sweet, too crunchy, and very heavy. They certainly didn't hold a candle to the vegan wings at Smoke & Barrel ( yelp.com/biz/smoke-and-bâ€¦ ). Moreover, it was a challenge (a messy one at that!) to eat them because of the awkward shapes into which they had been fried. The root beer came next. Blackbird does not have a free refills policy for fountain drinks, which I feel is necessary for any restaurant which serves fast food, pizza, and fries. However, we asked nicely and the cashier graciously gave us a free refill. Last of all, there was the famous cheese steak itself. The hoagie roll was soft and chewy, and the seitan felt meaty. Despite this - and let me preface the following statement by saying that I am a huge, huge fan of cheese-covered foods, whether they're nachos or cheese fries - I thought that the Philly cheese steak was a waste of my time. The daiya cheese tasted like cheez whiz, which I've heard is often used in Philly cheese steaks, and it completely detracted from the taste and texture of the sandwich. Why anyone thought that mixing cheese whiz or any inferior cheese/cheese product with nicely grilled steak/"steak" was a good idea is beyond my understanding. The nausea I experienced hours later was enough to put me off the entire idea of Philly cheese steaks for a lifetime. I give Blackbird Pizzeria two stars. The meat texture and the vegan cheeses were certainly convincing, but the actual taste of the food left much to be desired.
(2)
Robert B.

Being vegan doesn't mean you have to consistently eat healthy home cooked food, and the recent trend toward vegan "fast food" as evidenced by the success of Hip City Vedge is great for those of us who sometimes just want something that comes in a greasy bag. Blackbird succeeds on every front. The root beer BBQ wings are the best wings I've ever had, pre-vegan or post. The pizzas are also great, with a wide selection of toppings and a full menu of slice options. The only thing I've had that could use work was the Cubano, it lacked the mustard element of the standard Cubano, seemingly an easy fix. Blackbird will satiate herbivores and carnivores alike.
(5)
Maria E.

Pretty awesome. This place totally hit the spot! Was visiting Philly but don't eat steak so came here for a vegan cheesesteak! Delicious but I would have added just a tad bit more flavor, maybe some extra pepper or something. The texture of the seitan was great though and served on good bread. Also have boneless vegan wings on the menu - yummers. Tried the maple mustard - very good! Wish I had room to try the pizza, would love to come back. Also saw some intriguing desserts on the shelf.....next time! Friendly staff, good vibe.
(4)
P R.

Good food. Poor service. Example - my first time going there the girl behind the counter specifically didn't look at my friend and I in the face at all in the 8 minutes we stood in front of the counter...while no one else was in the restaurant. It was clear there were take out orders and the like happening....but she didn't even say hello or I'll be with you in a moment. Totally ignored us. I was pretty close to walking out. Then was so - I couldn't care less about you - with her attitude. Ugh. It was pretty terrible.
(3)
Chas D.

I have eaten at more vegan restaurants than I can count. When traveling I always try my very best to eat at local establishments. Blackbird is easily in the top five Vegan restaurants I've eaten at in the world. I know its not hoity-toity like Millennium in SF, but its just as good. As a cook I can tell you these people know how to make some tasty American food. The pizza crust is airy, crispy, and delicious. They seem to make their own Seitan, and take their time to make sure their sandwiches are properly toasted. The first meal was so good we drove twenty minutes through the rain in a rental Fiat to return. A Fiat is basically a motorcycle with a box around it (insert your own loud buzzing sound here!) -We risked our lives to come back, well maybe that's an exaggeration, but hey- it seemed like it at the moment. Haymaker-As good as any non vegan pizza. Such great flavor and balance! Cubano- The crispy grilled bread, salty, smoky, slight spice, tartness of the vinegar DELICIOUSO...mmmm... Seitan Cheesesteak-So good. I love that the veggie meat tastes homemade, its rare places take the time to create and produce their own product...warm goodness! Beet Salad-Excellent, but I have a slight love affair with beets, so colorful. Caesar Salad- Just Ok, but its a Caesar Salad right? One thing I'm so copying are the tiny flavor bombs of deep fried caper goodness. If you're in Philly you have to try this place. My 10 year old son even bought a shirt with his own money, and always gets questioned, "Where's Blackbird?" So hopefully his West Coast props pay off for this place in the Summertime (;
(5)
Gavi H.

It's about time I write a review for this place. I discovered this place about a year ago and have loved it ever since. The bbq wings are excellent. The seitan cheese steak is delicious. Warning about the habenero wings-- they are so spicy!! Ate them and couldn't feel the inside of my mouth for a while after. But definitely was an experience. I recommend this place to anyone looking for a great vegan place that has good service and good food!
(5)
Caleb W.

Pizza and cheese fries were both pretty good. Can't wait to try everything else!
(4)
Wedge W.

Blackbird is getting another review because I had to rave about their sandwiches. The chickpea "tuna" is phenomenal! Who needs tuna when you have this?!?? And the Picnic sandwich (which has kale, potato salad, and BBQ marinated tempeh) just feels like I"m eating a bite out of summer. Also, their employees are absolutely a pleasure to talk to! If you order delivery, it is very fast.
(5)
Ben W.

One of the top Vegan restaurants in Philadelphia and definitely the best Vegan pizza and faux wings in the brotherly love town. Perfect spot for dinner if you're hopping the downtown bar scene. Not a huge fan of the fries but try the avocado and cucumber dip!!
(5)
Drew B.

I had the best cheesesteak & cheese fries at this vegan establishment for lunch today. I have lamented for many years now, the passing of my beloved Giana's (used to be in the same location as Blackbird is now). I tried Blackbirds offering a while back when they first opened, and was not impressed with their steaks, however, time has passed and how they have perfected their vegan cheese sauce, steaks, and damn their rolls are fabulous! So glad I gave them another chance, because now I am in love with their tasty sandwiches. The void in my life, is now full, and I am so grateful for blackbirds diligence in perfecting their art. Long live blackbird!
(5)
Abundance C.

Pizza, Wings, and Cheese steak in that order. Unhealthy super satisfying stress or i just wanna have a good hang out feast food. I do own my own vegan restaurant and I do travel from Delaware. Parking sucks. :(
(5)
Susan L.

this place is SO GOOD. i am a vegetarian but even for those that are not-- this place is SO GOOD. if you are vegetarian or vegan .. then its straight up amazeballs. its a good thing its 45 min away from me. not much ambiance inside, just a pizza joint, but the food is off the chain. ive had the hay market and nacho pizza, and buffalo wings. tried the cheesesteak once also. pizza and wings FTW.
(5)
Kathleen S.

We won't be returning after today's experience. Somehow the food is now bad and the service is worse. I could tolerate the attitude before since the food was life changing but not so much anymore. We ordered a caesar salad which was good not great, a popeye pizza and the haymaker with no daiya and extra sauce. I am not sure what happened to the glorious perfect pizza crust. The pizzas are thinner now but not in a good way. I can appreciate a good thin crust. These are not of the former variety. They have a chewy, unpleasant, stale texture that made me take one bite and stop eating it (could they be refrigerating dough from the day before?) I should discuss both pizzas individual since although they both had a terrible crust, suffered from different problems. First the haymaker. Like I said crust was thin and also soggy. We have gotten this pizza several times with extra sauce and it was delicious. The crust used to be like a dream. Fluffy in the center but yet still crispy on the bottom of the pie and outside the crust. The toppings were fine. The popeye was an absolute disaster. Again the crust was terrible, even thinner than the haymaker and absolutely overcooked. Not enough pesto or crust and the mushrooms, which were one of the best things I ever put in my mouth, were hard and burnt. They pulverized into dust as I bit into them. It was just awful and not edible at all. My sister-in-law and I both agreed after a bite and I went to speak to the front. The girl in the front looked pissed and went to go speak to the chef. She came back over and said, "ok let me see" as if she had to verify what I was claiming. We tried explaining the issue starting with the mushrooms and she said, "well they are crispy, they are fried." Really?!? Customer service fail. The pizza was not acceptable at all and now is not the time to argue with a customer who knows what the pizza should taste like. She offered to make us a new one. We agreed. We then rethought our decision since we had waited 40 minutes for the pizzas in the first place. It was about 10 minutes after they said they would remake it. Turns out they thankfully hadn't started doing that. We left the whole pie on the table and went and ate somewhere else. Some of the recent reviews also seem to note a decline in food and service. We were yours to lose, Blackbird. They did take the pie off but they didn't even apologize. The nerve we had to expect consistency and standards.
(1)
Laura Jill S.

I was just writing an email to a new friend extolling the virtues of Blackbird Pizzeria, which reminded me I need to write my review! Actually, here's a direct quote from the email: "I had a slice of seitan pepperoni & fungi when I was there the 1st time...they sliced them each in half so my brother & I could have both kinds [rockin' customer service]. The next night, they delivered(!!) and I had half fungi & half yukon. Fungi is def my favorite. I need to try their sandwiches, but the fungi will definitely be heavy in my rotation." And, they have rootbeer. And also whoopie pies from Vegan Treats. Yes.
(5)
Kathleen D.

During our most recent three month vegan stint this Winter-Spring, we found ourselves at Blackbird A LOT. Here's some appreciation for proximity and hankerin' fulfillment. Through frequent Blackbird visits I learned some things that I wanna share: -The Smiths always seemed to be playing, which is great for me, but probably bad for anyone else there cause I'm a sing-alonger. - Every time I got a seitan cheese steak it was a little different than the time before (sometimes more daiya than the last, sometimes more peppers, sometimes a little crisp on the seitan, sometimes less soo...etc), but it hit the spot every single time. - Blackbird has good frites-style fries. - Rootbeer bbq seitan wings with pineapple jalapeno relish are quite addictive and so are the habanero citrus buffalo variety, served with a creamy cucumber dip. - My most favorite, favorite pizza from Blackbird is the Funghi, hands-down. There's a melange of many mushrooms, garlic "butter," fresh thyme, drizzles of truffle oil, and Daiya mozzarella on that good, crispy crust. So good. Updates!
(4)
Mihir M.

Outstanding pizza, cheesesteaks, sandwiches, wings, cookies, desserts & designer sodas - all vegan and vegetarian! Our large group from the Hindu American Foundation has several pizzas - the ones with tomato sauce were really good as you could taste the tomatoes well. The wings were good - I liked the BBQ sauce. And the cheesesteak was also very good. This is a place to return to for good food without the fancy trimmings. The service was pleasant & fast. They were able to accommodate our very large group.
(5)
L L.

Ambiance leaves much to be desired, but it is a pizzeria! Staff is a little aloof, but it's always busy. Food is just out of this world! I'm not vegan, but I swear their cuban is one of the best, meat or no meat, I've ever had! Definitely worth a stop!!
(4)
Elsa U.

Super delicious pizza and sandwiches. I really wish they played different music or at list lowered the volume. Food is awesome though!
(5)
Kirby J.

I love their food, I really do. But 2+ hour wait times on delivery to less than a mile away? Ridiculous. If I order for pickup, it's ready in under 20 minutes. Why does it take so long to shuttle a sandwich down the street?
(3)
C S.

I think I have had most of this menu. My standout favorites are the vegan wings of any kind. Their soups are pretty delicious as well- potato or setain were both equally scrumptious. My all time favorite slice was available once during football season, it had spicey wings on my pizza! (But I'm sure you can ask for a customized version of this in pie form.) Sometimes it gets really busy and other days it's pretty calm. Some days it's quiet, sometimes it chatty. I've definitely seen kids here, so it's kid friendly. The service stays evenly amicable, the art on the walls is very good alternative pieces and the music in the pizzeria is mostly a punk rock/ grunge themed kept at a decent volume. Just a warning if you're ordering for a quick lunch, call ahead. 5 stars for the best vegan food in Philadelphia.
(5)
Julia C.

I had read an article about this restaurant and was really looking forward to trying it. Today I stopped by for a late lunch. I am glad to say they sell slices of pizza as well as whole pies, along with Vegan Sandwiches, salads, Calzones and yes, Vegan Wings. So, didn't know what to try today. I decided to try slices of pizza. So many to choose from. I had Veggie Supreme- yummy and the haymaker-pretty yummy. I love the zesty sauce, and actually liked the vegan cheese (daiya). I look forward n returning to try some of the sandwiches. The Seitan cheesesteak looked delicious as did the tempeh chili.I give it four stars because, the tables needed cleaning. Employees very nice. I shall return!!
(4)
Danielle H.

I am a long-time vegetarian and I got take-out from here with my wife (an omnivore) and another vegetarian friend. We had the Popeye (spinach, shiitake mushrooms, pumpkin seed pesto) and the Funghi (assorted mushrooms, garlic, daiya mozza). *We picked up our pizza and the staff was very friendly. It looks like a fine place to eat-in, but the atmosphere was very casual, like food court seating. *I didn't like the pumpkin-seed pesto, but I thought the spinach tasted good and fresh. The others loved this one. *I loved the Funghi, but it didn't hold up well to reheating the next day. This had to do with the Daiya, I think. There are a lot of "fake meat" options on the menu, but this isn't my thing. However, I could see that they are trying to make vegan pizza as accessible as possible. Great job, Blackbird!
(4)
Stephen R.

I love this place. Blackbird introduced me to the vegan pizza, and I was not disappointed. The "cheese" and sauce were topped perfectly, and the crust is very good. They always have some fun pizzas cooked and ready for reheat if you just want a slice or two, and the slices are large and filling. Blackbird's real star, in my opinion, is their vegan chicken wings. Good Lord! I have been waiting, waiting, waiting, for a vegan wing that was anywhere close to the real thing. Good vegan wings are absolutely one of the hardest things to get as a vegetarian in Philly. Cheesesteaks? Yes. Pizza? Thanks to Blackbird, yes. Wings? Good luck. Go to North Bowl and get their "wings" on a stick, or try some of the seitan sticks covered in buffalo sauce at countless other bars THEN go to Blackbird. These wings are crispy, delicious, and authentic. They are so close to the real thing, even the texture is spot on, that I wasn't sure if they made a mistake and just gave me real chicken wings! Blackbird's sandwiches are very good but could be better. People rave about their cheesesteak, and it is very good, but you can get better ones (try the Abbaye). The problem is that Blackbird uses a crispy-through bread and the bread should have a crispy crust with a chewy center. The bread is too important, it can literally make or break a cheesesteak as any good Philadelphian (vegan or not) should know. Don't get me wrong, they make a good one, but they need to improve the bread. Other than that I ordered a chickpea "chicken" parmesan sandwich that was also good, not great. Not enough sauce and the vegan cheese still can't match the ooziness of the real thing, so the sandwich ends up being too dry. Go to Blackbird - you will love it. Don't be afraid to bring meat-lovers as well to show off the great food you can enjoy as a vegan/vegetarian. Get the wings!!
(4)
John S.

Pretty bummed I was always a fan of Blackbird until this year but spotty service and some really crumby pizzas have made me sure I'll never order from or patronize Blackbird again.
(1)
Danielle H.

Finally a pizza place that is vegan friendly. Happened to walk by it on the way to South Street and so glad I did. Love the Hawaiian pizza with smoked tofu. Staff are very cool too.
(5)
Nikila D.

Blackbird Pizzeria holds the spot as my #1 favorite restaurant in Philadelphia. I came here on opening week 2 years ago, and since then, I have been sold. It's a bit out of the way from where I live, but every chance I get the opportunity to go down South Street, I head to Blackbird. Every time I go, I try to bring along an omnivorous friend to see how delicious vegan pizza can be, and I've converted everyone that's gone with me. Vegan pizza is my favorite food in the world, but it's EXTREMELY hard to get right. Often it tastes or feels like plastic, or tastes just like the soy it's made of, or else is just... bread with vegetables, which honestly bores me. Blackbird has somehow found the magic combination of getting it just right. Not only is all (and I mean all - I've had almost every one of their pizza offerings) of their pizza spot-on in taste and bursting with flavor, their entire menu is to die for! Of their sandwiches, I would, of course, recommend the Seitan Cheesesteak to any Philly native curious to see a hometown favorite veganized. However, my favorite sandwich is definitely the BBQ sandwich. I'm not even sure how to describe the bliss of biting down into a sandwich with perfect baked bread and crispy crusted mushrooms, drenched in tangy BBQ sauce, creamy coleslaw, and topped with spicy jalapenos... you'll have to try it to find out how amazing it is. The whole Blackbird crew is incredibly friendly, and very open to customize orders. An interesting perk about going to Blackbird so much is seeing their inventive, ever-evolving menu; there's always something new and delicious to try that you would've never thought existed. The fact that they have delicious vegan desserts and sodas to top off the meal doesn't hurt either! Overall, Blackbird is in a beautiful location, with an exceptionally friendly staff, and some of the best quick food in Philadelphia, both for vegans and non-vegans alike!
(5)
Coco L.

This place is the bomb for a Philly cheesesteak!! How awesome that it harms no animals! Yup it's vegan! Kale salad rocked too!!
(5)
Bon B.

The food here is hit or miss. Their pizza is pretty good most of the time, other menu items not so much. I feel the menu follows too closely what meat eaters like to eat on cheat day. It would be nice to have some more flavours that just fat in some of the sandwiches. Although the food is decent I can not give this place a good rating because the staff is very rude. I've never been to such a cliquey pizza place. If you like service with a smile avoid at all costs. Update: This place gets worse. A staff member online sent me a nasty message because of my review. Jeff if you come within one block of me I'm calling the police.
(1)
Victoria K.

Hey there people reading this review! This is my first ever yelp review, but it's happening - gotta give people a fair warning when there are an OVERWHELMING amount of positive reviews that seem far from deserved. BTW: the first sign that appears when entering the store is: "check out our yelp reviews!" So hmmmm - who do you think wrote these yelp reviews? The zero-star experience: Employees - absolutely awful. They do not even fake the smile or give proper (if any) service. I asked an employee to put dressing on the side, and she responded: "yeah, that's what we always do here." Really? I then, get my salad and the dressing is all splashed around inside. Might I add, that it took about three minutes of saying "excuse me, excuse me" to finally get an employees attention. Another comment about these awful employees: they do not tell you how your food is being picked up. I waited for 30 minutes by a table waiting for my food until going up to that register to beckon, plead, wave, anything to get those employees attention. And, there it was...the cold food. Pizza - can blackbird pizza even be considered a member of this food group? It smelled AWFUL. It tasted exactly how it smelled: AWFUL. The reason I even ate this pizza was because my sister had a gag reflex upon first bite (and of course, I couldn't waste the slice I waited 30 minutes for). The Kale Salad: too many croutons, and my stomach hurt. You know when you eat chinese and feel gross after? Yup, same feeling at blackbird. Thank goodness this place was out in the boonies because I was so nauseous after eating that slice of pizza and salad, that only a walk could cure the stomach grumbles and burn the excessive calories in this food.
(1)
Nicolas B.

Really good pizza, just a bit saggy (specially the marinara one)
(4)
Amy K.

Absolutely delicious, best vegan wings I've ever had! Delicious, fresh salad and best part was the incredible cheesesteak
(5)
Jay B.

Pizza is good, they are just a bit slow. Love the fughi pizza. Only gave 3 stars because I'm just not left dying to come back after eating there.
(3)
Samantha N.

Wow! Great vegan pizza. I especially liked the Popeye, but the funghi was delicious as well. The wings are some of the best I've had. They really do a great job with the texture and the sauce. The cheesesteak was pretty tasty but I wished the bread would have been a bit...more hearty, maybe. I know that some are skeptical about vegan "cheese" but I think that if you appreciate it for the unique (and delicious) flavor, you'll enjoy it. I highly recommend trying out Blackbird Pizza.
(5)
Kathleen V.

it's sunday, i'm hungover, i want delivery, i get blackbird. i suggest the following: pizza : balboa sandwich : cubano salad : beet wings : root beer bbq side : potato salad the potato salad is pretty much amazing.
(5)
Sean S.

This was my third attempt to enjoy blackbird pizza yet thus was also the third fail. Warning they deliver their pizza on bikes, even across town. This pizza its best served hot. So for the 2nd and 3rd attempt we chose pick up. This review is for the final order. The pizza is ok hot. The vegan root beer wings had good sauce (which was only on the bottom of the container) but were totally impossible to chew through. Not sure if they were overcooked or old? We had the haymaker pizza. Sausage was good, daiya was, daiya. Pizza though burnt around the edges was soggy in the middle, and was not cut. The girl working the counter was nice, and the cupcakes they don't make were great. Not a one star spot.
(2)
Taylor-Rey R.

I searched online reviews and found that this place has the best "vegan philly cheesesteaks". Yes. Yes. Yes. Not only that but Lauren helped pick out pizza slices, the haymaker ..... amazing! And a delicious pepperoni slice! I went back twice while on a 3 day vacation! So AWESOME!!!
(5)
Matt L.

Amazing pizza and wings! The fungi pizza is hands down one of the best pizzas I've ever had, vegan or non-vegan. Highly recommended!
(5)
El B.

Holy Cubano! Last time I felt this satisfied, was when I was eating a... Oh never mind. Get the Cubano!!!
(5)
Erin F.

I was so excited to see the vegan and vegetarian options, I was like a kid in the candy story! I decided to order everything! 1) Wings - habanero citrus 2) Seitan cheesesteak 3) Pizza with pepperoni topping I have to say that I loved it! As a vegetarian who absolutely loved cheesesteaks, wings, pepperioni, and all of that terrible stuff, this is an awesome fix! The wings were definitely wing-like. The cheesesteak was wonderfully greasy on a beautiful artisan style long roll. The pizza with pepperoni was everything I had hoped for. Five stars for awesome vegan food. I will be back for my next fix!
(5)
Dana M.

Exceeded my expectations! The Haymaker and Hawaiian were phenomenal. Please bring a Blackbird Pizzeria to Fairmount! Though, I'd be more than willing to make a trip Society Hill for some! The wings are also really good too. I'm just a huge fan of this place all around. Update: While I still love Blackbird, after going a few more times I have some issues. They are not consistent. Sometimes I go and the pizza comes out perfect, other times I go and the pizza is burnt on some sides, making the crust completely inedible. It's pretty disappointing.
(3)
P K.

Just got a fungi pizza and beat salad which were both phenomenal. The crust was probably the most amazing handmade pizza crust I've ever had. Of course, everything's vegan so it tastes a bit different but honestly as a meat eater myself, the pizza was objectively amazing!
(5)
Angela P.

On our second day in Philadelphia, which I already deemed the city of veganly love, we headed to Blackbird Pizzeria. As our friends were telling us about this place, I wasn't really that interested. I mean, I can get great vegan pizza in DC. But, when they made it clear that this was not a pizzeria that served vegan pizza, but, rather, a 100% vegan pizzeria, I was sold. What I find most interesting is that this pizzeria was founded by a former chef of the now defunct Horizons, Mark Mebus, along with his partner, Ryan Moylan. HipCityVeg was also founded by a former employee of Horizons. It seems like Rich Landau, owner of Vedge and former owner of Horizons, is mentoring all of these individuals and encouraging them to spread the wealth of vegan restaurants and if that is what is happening, it makes me very happy. We mosied on into the pizzeria around noon on a Sunday. It was fairly busy. The menu consisted of specialty pizzas, sandwiches and wraps, salads, and sides. Since it is a pizzeria, I felt obligated to try the pizza. Plus, I'd been thinking about pizza all morning so by noon, I was ready for it. The question was whether we should order an entire pizza or just order by the slice. If ordering by the slice, I only had three options, but if ordering a whole pizza, we could order anything. Ultimately, I decided to order a slice of the Haymaker. I grabbed a Juniper Berry natural soda and took a seat at a table by the door. They heated up my pizza slice in the oven and brought it out fairly quickly. Oh, this pizza was so good. The crust was quite thin and it was crispy in just the right places while maintaining softness in just the right places. It was topped with Upton's Naturals seitan sausage, thinly sliced red onions, garlic butter, red sauce, fresh oregano, and Daiya cheese. Mmmm. Zach ordered a seitan cheesesteak that came out about 15 minutes later. It was loaded with grilled onions and peppers along with crimini and white mushrooms and Daiya cheese. The bread and filling were good, but not great and, in fact, we had trouble tasting the housemade seitan. I wasn't 100% convinced any seitan was in the sub. If it was, it was sliced so thin that it resembled the mushrooms, but either way, I really didn't taste it. Had this been the only cheesesteak we'd had in Philly, we might have been okay with it, but after indulging in the cheesesteak at HipCityVeg the day before, this one did not compare. No matter what though, the fact that there is an all-vegan pizzeria in Philly absolutely rocks. We may not have loved the cheesesteak, but we did love the pizza and we'd gladly go back for more. The slice was only $3.75 and was easily the size of two slices while the sub was only $8. I think this is great place to go for a good, reasonably priced lunch. Oh, and they serve Vegan Treats delicious desserts as well!
(4)
Michael H.

I'm not vegan, but I'm impressed with this place. Nacho pizza, extra jalapeÃ±os, is the way to go if you're going for pizza. It has avocados and awesome caramelized onions and is quite delicious. Only, watch out for taking it out - lately I feel like the crust has gotten thinner, to the point that by the time we get the pizza home, it's gotten soggy. Sandwiches are great - the smoked tofu cubano is addictive. And desserts from Vegan Treats - awesome.
(4)
Monica L.

I had the pepperoni pizza with BIG pieces of vegan pepperoni. It was cheaper than I thought too. Their menu is pretty large and creative - can't wait to try more.
(4)
Liana L.

Vegan junk food. This place looks like a hole in the wall but fear not theres a lot of goodies and products with friendly employees. Not a fan of fake cheese nor fake meats as a vegan but this place does a good job with them looking for alternatives. I've only had the chickpea sandwich and grilled veggie sandwich here. The chickpea sandwich was unique and I've had better veggie sandwiches elsewhere at non vegan spots. I've also tried a couple bites of their 'pepperoni pizza' and seitan cheesesteak. I think their food is a lil greasy in my opinion but it was good and a great alternative for those looking for non-meat options. If I have pizza I still prefer a simple tomato pie with veggies. They need to use new rolls though, it's tough to eat.
(3)
Matt G.

We ordered this and wanted to throw it out. Maybe it was an off night, maybe they didn't have their act together yet. I won't go on, but this is the worst review I've ever given.
(1)
Courtney H.

This place was a great find on a trip to Philly and I definitely recommend it! We went both days in town and had: pizza including the haymaker and two other kinds which I can't remember because I wanted to try them all and have no idea which ones we actually decided on, the chickpea "tuna" wrap, seitan cheesesteak, the cubano, the kitchen sink cookie, and the chocolate coffee cookie. All of the above food was awesome and can't wait to try and recreate this dishes at home until our next return. The staff and service were great too!
(5)
Sara P.

I am updating my review based on a recent visit to BP when I discovered that BP sells calzones. OMG they are good. I highly recommend his place if you like pizza, sandwiches, or calzones. The service is excellent, the prices are moderate, and the food is delish. Oh, and they have desserts from one of the world's top ten bakeries (according to AMx). Thanks BP.
(5)
George S.

My review would be higher if the prices were more affordable. And no, I don't mean adding smaller pizzas to the menu for lower prices, which Blackbird has done. Another thing they recently did was take the best pizza ever off of the menu, the BBQ. So annoyed about that. Also, why accept Square payments but never allow customers to use it because it's "broken." I mean, it IS the best vegan pizza in Philadelphia, which I guess I should be happy about, but I'll stick to making my own pizza for 10% of the price of this place. I can't see paying gourmet pizza prices for a restaurant that looks so grimy.
(2)
Hayley E.

Excellent food and friendly people. The cashier was a little awkward, but still friendly! The food was everything people said it would be, and more! I got the small calzone and it was huge! They used the 9" pizza dough and folded it in half. I also got a slice of their signature pizza which always good!
(5)
Rafa A.

Although in not vegan I found this pizza delicious. And the Mexican cola tastes awesome
(4)
Justin E.

I called in an order for pick up and was told that it would be 50 minutes to pick up. I ordered two small pizzas, the Popeye and the Fungi, as well as the Habanero-Cilantro Buffalo Wings. Showed up in 50 minutes to pick up the order and once we got back to our hotel about 5 minutes away, we opened up two boxes of stale pizza and soggy tofu buffalo wings. Although there was flavor there and do believe that the pizza was good for being truly Vegan, if we got to the pizza sooner, it would have been great. Also the tofu buffalo wings would have been incredible as well. I'm willing to give this place another chance but I would definitely eat it there. I do get that it is a Friday night and it was probably busy but it seemed like they overshot the wait time to keep customers happy. I would rather have been told to be there in 30 and wait a little bit longer to make sure I get the freshest it could be!
(3)
McLisa S.

I'm only giving two stars instead of one because the driver was very apologetic. I placed an order for three simple things: mozzarella sticks (which is really all I wanted), jalapeÃ±o poppers and breaded mushrooms. In my order I said I wanted "lots of ranch on the side". An hour later when it was supposed to have been delivered I got a call saying they were out of mozzarella sticks! They gave me a list of things I could replace it with and I chose broccoli bites. I was then asked how many sides of ranch I'd like and that it would be $1.60 for each one. Wtf?! $1.60?! Whatever. I said I'd like three. Then I got another call 45 minutes later saying they were closing and to come pick up my order. I was like ummmm, it was for delivery. She argued with me a bit on that thinking I had ordered carry out, but eventually said she'd send a driver but she'd have to charge me an additional $3 in delivery fee. Okay fine, I just want my food. Twenty minutes later the driver arrived and I asked him if he would mind if I checked the contents of the bag before he left. He was very cooperative. I checked the bag, NO RANCH. Why bother asking me how many I want and charging a ridiculous price of you're not even going to give it to me? I still tipped the driver handsomely because it wasn't his fault and he was so apologetic, but I will never pay $40 for what I didn't order ever again. I can't say what I'd like to say about this place because I'm a lady but it rhymes with ho buck yourself (there isn't really anything that rhymes with "yourself").
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Lauren G.

I wish vegan pizza places were more ubiquitous. Even in LA, I haven't found a decent one. Blackbird is what got me hooked on Daiya. I've taken a lot of friends here and they all loved it. The pizza is delicious, but so are their sandwiches. I really like the chickpea salad wrap, though I prefer it on their rolls. The employees are very personable. I usually don't love their drink selection so I end up getting water. Not a big deal, just something to note. I haven't been here in awhile as I have moved across the country, but I sure do miss it. Hopefully I'll be back soon!!
(4)
Brian W.

Got a slice of brunch pizza, some citrus habaÃ±ero wings, and a Philly steak sub. It was SO MUCH food and SO delicious!
(5)
Lisa P.

I love their pizza and their cheesesteak!! It is so savory and good. It was kinda of pricey but I would have already know since vegan foods are expensive. The customer service is ok. They only notice you when you order but after that they don't care about you. As far as the type of people that goes to this place are kinda punk/gothic to me. I felt uncomfortable eating in sometimes because of the customers that come here. Honestly, I'd rather do a takeout than to sit in to eat. But overall, none of this matters because the food is flawless and good. I crave it all the time.
(4)
Jessica M.

Blackbird was a great find for my husband and I who recently adopted a plant based diet. We ordered the seitan cheesesteak and the chickpea parm sandwich. The quality of the ingredients in addition to the convincing favors and texture of the sandwiches was incredibly impressive. No question, 5 stars!!
(5)
Matt E.

Was in Philly from Los Angeles. I'm a vegetarian and was stoked when I found this vegan spot. I could finally satisfy a craving for a great version of a Philly Cheesesteak. Excellent flavor. Rounded off with a side of Honey BBQ wings - unbelievably great!
(5)
Megan T.

I'm normally the type of person who never likes to eat the same thing twice, but I can't stop ordering their mushroom salad. I feel kind of silly highlighting a salad at a pizzeria, but it's just so good! Their slices and vegan cheesesteak are also pretty tasty, but I LOVE that salad.
(5)
Katie-Rose N.

I swear to you, I have never had vegan pizza that tasted better than normal pizza, but Blackbird makes it (as long as you like garlicky crusts). Get the Haymaker -- you won't regret it! Even my carnivorous brother likes it! The Cheesesteak is ridiculously good. The Cubano sandwich is also lovely. Their wings are great, but only get the jalapeno ones if you REEEALLY like spicey foods. Cookies are just decent, but the "real" food makes up for it... I want it all. I just need to try the soup next!
(5)
J E.

Outstanding punk-rock vegan pizza joint. We got slices of the funghi and haymaker pizza. I'm not the biggest fan of Daiya cheese but the truffle oil, garlic, thyme, and many various kinds of interesting mushrooms (not your run-of-the-mill buttons and whites) were terrific. The haymaker is a pizza I want to try and recreate at home. Spicy sausage with oregano, tomato sauce, onions and garlic might sound somewhat simple, but they put it together so well. Delicious. Got to come back and try the root beer BBQ tofu wings. And the cheesesteak. And....
(4)
Bill M.

When I first heard about Blackbird I was ready to welcome it into the Philly vegan scene with open arms and chow down into a Veggie Supreme. And when Vinny and Cat surprised Schuyler's birthday crew at Bottleshop with a Haymaker loaded with garlic butter and seitan sausage that rivaled regular chorizo, I was instantly impressed. Add on the fact that I couldn't taste much of a significant difference between their vegan Daiya cheese and regular, and I just had to have more slices! With onions, peppers, artichokes, black olives, and mushrooms the Supreme was more preeminent than I expected. for the lack of a better description the nacho pizza was the equivalent of dipping your hands into the aftermath of a nachos supreme at Cantina or Pistola's without the mess, and getting all of the best non-crunchy parts in one bite! the jalapenos and daiya cheddar brought the necessary spice and zest, and the avocado and and caramelized onions delivered the smooth counterbalance. with sandwiches that range from chickpea parm and seitan cheesesteak to smoked tofu cubano and lemon pepper tofu wrap, enticing salads and handcut fries, and a plentiful assortment of specialty drinks and baked goods; and Blackbird has plenty to have you wanting more!
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Steve B.

With the high ratings, had to try this place! Glad I did. Before changing my diet, I use to eat cheese, now that I don't, it was fantastic to have the Soy Cheese and the different toppings that Blackbird puts on their Pizza's. Crust is fantastic, too. I want to stop by again and have their Wings, as they are homemade from Seitan. Small, intimate place, nice folks, great Vegetarian Pizza.
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Nia S.

I think I could be a vegetarian if I had a Blackbird in my neighborhood. We only tried the Veggie Cheesesteaks and it was the BOMB!!!! They do not skip out on the portion size. I had to take half of the sandwich home and it microwaved pretty well. I'm looking forward to trying the pizza next time. The restaurant is very laid back and small but it does fill up quickly so prepare to wait for a seat but its pretty quick.
(5)
Bex V.

This place has plenty of room and offers tasty food. The only thing I didn't like was the oiliness of the food. The Cuban sandwich was absolutely delicious but not the kind of thing I would eat every day. The chickpea salad was delicious too. The service was fast and pleasant. Overall, I enjoyed eating here and will probably be back some day.
(4)
Jess C.

Went yesterday to celebrate a friends's move in day. Two hours of moving created quite the appetite! I usually don't like it here because of the music and pricey slices, but since I was being treated, I thought another shot was worth it. Can't say much for the customer service, as listening to heavy metal wouldn't make me smile either, but I can say I was in love with the Cubano! Each bite was even better than the last. Added cheesy fries (their own awesome blend of whiz) in between bites and I was in heaven. They even have huge cookies and fun sodas. I don't have much of a sweet tooth, but it's worth noting. Going during the busy lunch hour drowned out the music. Yay!
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Sara M.

I really can't say enough about Blackbird Pizzeria. It is certainly Vegan junk food. However, it is hands down the best Pizza I have ever had. All of my omnivore friends have been impressed as well. I come here almost every time I visit Philadelphia. My absolute favorite is the Fungi Pizza - just the perfect amount of earthy mushrooms, savory vegan butter, zesty garlic, and delicious veganrella! I see a lot of complaints about the staff - but I personally have never had a problem. It is what I would expect from an order at the counter pizza joint. Also, the prices are extremely reasonable for the quality of food you are getting. I can not wait to return to Blackbird!
(5)
Sarah B.

Worst service and longest wait. We stood at the register for thirty minutes while food was just sitting on the counter behind the cashier getting cold.
(1)
Kelly R.

The Ceaser Salad was slightly above average, but the Cubano was excellent!!!! This is my new favorite Vegan place!
(4)
Margaret A.

AMAZING FOOD! You will love it even if you aren't vegan. We ordered a bunch of pizzas and sandwiches for a party and it was a gigantic hit. Even people who had never had vegan food before loved it. My favorite is the Funghi pizza. The mushrooms are fresh and the truffle oil adds a great touch. The Cubano Sandwich and the Cheesesteak are amazing. Having grown up in Philly and having lived in Miami and coming from a Cuban family I can attest to the fact that both really reminded me of the really thing- but better. The Whoopie pies and the brownies are delicious. Be sure to try one when you go. The establishment is small but is able to fit in a good number of tables. The service is pretty quick and were able to fill our large order on time. Some of the best vegan comfort food I've ever had, absolutely delicious!
(5)
Ariel K.

I have been going to Blackbird since they first opened. When they first opened I was impressed with their portion sizes and their friendly staff. That is NOT the case anymore. Every time I go in there, I get helped by some crust punk who looks like they haven't showered in weeks. Not only is the staff dirty, but they're rude. The entire staff always has an attitude problem. I am sorry that I am bothering you and actually making you work. Isn't that what they get paid for? The portion sizes are smaller, there is too much crust on the pizza and they ALWAYS get my order wrong. I ordered delivery and waited for two hours!!! I did not receive a call letting me know what was going on with my order or anything! I had to call them asking where my food was after about an hour and a half. The girl responds with "it left already" and hung up on me. So, two hours later it showed up, cold (this was during the summer). I went to Blackbird before a show with three other people. I ordered my food before my friends. My friends all received their food, and finished eating before I got mine. I had to ask where my food was. I guess they forgot it, because twenty minutes after I asked, I received my food. At that point I didn't even want to eat. I have numerous other complaints about blackbird. I will no longer be eating there because of their dirty crust punk staff and their attitudes.
(1)
Alex M.

The chicken wings are better than the real thing. The staff is knowledgeable and everything on the menu is delicious
(5)
Howard E.

I'd heard good things about Blackbird, this past weekend I decided to walk down and check it out. Without qualification, the buffalo wings were the best I've ever had, vegan or otherwise. The sauce is just sweet enough with a great tangy flavor, and they have mastered the texture of a boneless wing more than any other vegan offering, and even better than the tendon laced meat versions. The pizza is pretty good too, they've created a cheese that melts and replicates the texture of mozzarella, and the sauce is sweet and flavorful. I also tried the Cubano, which was good but could use more of a mustard flavor to complete the sandwich, a Cubano without the right mix of salt and mustard suffers a little. The staff was great, and though it was very crowded (and loud) when I was there, the service was fast. I will be back.
(5)
James G.

Someone here said it was excellent even if you are not Vegan. Well, I am not Vegan and it is nowhere near as good as a mediocre cheese pizza. Sorry, but it is still a pale imitation of cheese. Gummy is what best describes the seitan imitation cheese. At least it's probably good for you. It was a real chore to finish my slice.
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Ricky H.

WINGS WINGS WING VEGAN WINGS!!!! Get the vegan wings to split with friends and order yourself a tofu cubano, you will not be disappointed. If you're feeling adventurous, load up a calzone with extra cheese and veggie sausage. My best recommendation is to follow them on Facebook because they post specials a lot, like a thanksgiving slice with tofurkey, gravy, cranberry sauce, and greens, or hot wing pizzas.
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Jessica S.

I have been to Blackbird on 3 separate occasions, and have left disappointed each time. My first visit here was probably during fall of 2012 (or somewhere around a year and a half ago). I went with a friend and ordered a cheesesteak. As we were waiting for our food, I was browsing the paper menu and realized that there are mushrooms on the cheesesteak (yuck, weird). It had only been 5 minutes or so since I ordered, so I figured it may not be too late to ask if the mushrooms could be omitted. I approached the counter and tried to get the attention of the very rude girl who was working there. She stood there chatting with one of her coworkers, and after I stood there for about 10 minutes, repeatedly saying, "excuse me" she finally turned towards me and sighed, like I was asking for a huge favor for her to just pay attention to a freaking customer. I asked her if I could have my cheesesteak without mushrooms, and without even looking over towards the kitchen she says, "they're already making it" and turns her back towards me once again. Tight. I wasn't happy. I returned here once more on a Saturday afternoon in April. I knew not to order mushrooms this time, and overall it was a better experience than the first time. I still was not thrilled though- I was one of three people in the restaurant and it took 45 minutes to get my food. Not only that, all of the employees were very pretentious and condescending. If only your rich parents could have taught you how to say "you're welcome" before you got your first job at age 23. Almost every person I have encountered here lacks very, very basic customer service skills. I went again tonight and had by far the worst experience yet. Let me preface this by saying, yes I know what day it is. It's Super Bowl Sunday. I know that it will take longer than usual to get food. As someone who has worked in food service for years and worked many holidays I know that patience is important. And I was patient. BUT. If there is going to be an extraordinarily long wait (2 hours) YOU LET PEOPLE KNOW BEFORE THEY ORDER THEIR FOOD. It's common courtesy. No one was rude this time- the employees seemed completely overwhelmed, and a line stretched out the door. I ordered a cheesesteak (with no mushrooms), fries, and a few slices of pizza for my friend. My friend got her soggy slices in ten minutes or so, which was not awful considering the volume of people in there. 45 more minutes go by, and still no food, which is understandable, but many people around us are starting to complain. One group of people were saying that they had placed an order at 3:00 (it was 6:00). I really feel for everyone who was working at the time, as they were having so much shit directed towards them that ultimately was the fault of management/the owner. Shame on the higher-ups of this establishment for not being there AT ALL to help diffuse the situation with several angry customers or to relieve some of the pressure on the staff. If people are waiting two hours for their food, you as a manager or an owner should be out on the floor apologizing. You as a manager or owner should be helping on the line or taking orders or answering phones. Clearly as a whole, this establishment does not truly care about its customers or the service they receive. I got my cheesesteak two hours later with mushrooms on it. I'm not coming back.
(1)
Matt R.

Not a vegan, but I went with my wife who is a vegetarian. This place rocks. We pigged out on pizza, wings, and split the cheesesteak. This is not healthy vegan food, but it sure is tasty. While we enjoyed everything, the pizza was the best.
(5)
Sarah F.

You know when you try something at a restaurant, and its so delicious, that you will never order anything else? This has been my experience with the smoked tofu cubano. It has all the flavors a sandwich could possibly need. Sweet, smokey, salty, spicy, cheesy... It's basically just awesome. I feel slightly less excited about the side dishes and wings, however. I really like the coleslaw, it has a little bit of a kick to it. The chickpea "tuna" salad is also good, however on day one it had way too much veganaise, and tasted much better the next day. I liked the flavor of the habanero wings, and the dipping sauce, but the seitan was off. The texture was fluffy, and not chewy as seitan should be. I'm guessing it was under cooked. I will try the pizza some day, and I want to try other menu things as well, but I haven't been able to bring myself to do it. The tofu cubano has to be my favorite sandwich in the world.
(4)
Chris S.

Nice Cubano sandwich, though a little bland. Great neighborhood pizza joint atmosphere. Got the potato salad as a side. It was a bit too creamy, but spiced well. There was also easily enough potato salad for two people, so half went to waste. The first and only place I saw on my trip to Philadelphia that used compostable materials and provided a composting bin. Kudos.
(4)
Mr X.

The lonely guy who gave this place a one star 9scroll down) is def a competitor. This is the BEST vegan cheese steak in town. I always have a great experience there and end up licking my fingers because the sauce and the cheese are simply yummy together. Some times the pizza or the bread would be a bit crispier than my liking but I never complained cos the staff are super nice! The music in the back ground is some times punk, sometimes rock and some times speed metal. Gotta love it lol I wanan try the wings people are talking about but so far the cheese steak and the pizza are just simply awesome!
(5)
yen L.

This will be our first and last time to this place. A pity because it showed so much promise. We waited for over an hour for our pizza and clearly others who had arrived after us was getting their food. Common sense or just basic customer service would have saved the day here. Instead the 3 people working behind the counters were so "busy" avoiding eye contact that they could not for one second look up and ask or connect the dots and ask themselves... Hey why is this one specific person working so hard to get my attention? The one person whom I was able to flagged down told me that the pizza was still behind worked on. Moment of truth came when after the 2nd or so inquiry did she drag herself and took that 5 short steps and uncover the forgotten pizza that was sitting on top of the oven. If the pie was good it would have at least made up for the offense and rude customer service, instead sadly it was like chewing cardboard that had a few mushrooms scattered over it. The beet salad was lacking jn beets and flavor. Overall a disappointing and frustrating experience for overpriced food.
(1)
James S.

We have made two trips to Blackbird Pizzeria. The first time was in the middle of a summer afternoon. It was really warm outside and packed inside this small restaurant. This week we went and got there on a cool fall morning right after it opened. We tend to over-order a bit when we find an all-vegan restaurant. I think between both trips we have had the beet salad, french fries, Cuban sandwich, Philly cheese steak, arugula pizza, cheese pizza, and special limited time only "chicken fried" sandwich with creamy kale and white vegan gravy. As far as drinks go, there is a pretty good brand of hippy soda, Honest Tea, and bottled water. When we went and it was packed in the summer, the service was kind of slow and you had to wait a bit for food. This week we were the only people in the place and the service was prompt and friendly. The inside is very small (only 8 or so tables). My absolute favorite things were the Cuban sandwich and the arugula pizza. The bread the sandwiches are made on are phenomenal Philly/NJ style rolls that remind me of the best that the local cheese steak places have to offer. The crust on the pizza is fantastic--chewy and fresh. The arugula pizza has a vegan pesto on it that is delicious. There was nothing there that I didn't enjoy--the most pedestrian thing was the french fries, which were just merely "okay" and not remarkable. What REALLY excited me on this last trip was that I realized their desserts are supplied by Vegan Treats in Bethlehem, PA. I have an insane obsession with Vegan Treats and getting to eat a dessert from there when I didn't expect to made my week. This place should also delight non-vegans, but it is an especially great find for vegans in the Philly area.
(4)
Jaimie Z.

What happened to the service here? Where are the fantastic people that worked the counter before?? The new crew had my take out order sitting on the warmer for 10 min before they acknowledged that it was ready! Not cool.
(2)
David F.

Great couple slices, great service. A little Vegan lunch island I will be sure to return to. As well as with a more indepth review. But I am at work, and I was on lunch...and wow. ; )
(5)
Vivian T.

VEGAN FOOD!! vegan piza, vegan sandwiches, vegan baked goods. I went with my vegan friend and everything was yummy. We split a slice of pizza, the portobello sandwich (filled with kale/greens/whitebean paste), a side of sauteed greens (spinach+kale) and amazing desserts. Surprising yummy for being vegan. They had vegan soy cheese with yummy veggies on their pizza. OBVIOUSLY NOT as good as regular greasy, dripping, pizza with real cheese but it's good for vegan pizza. The sandwich was good. The sauteed greens was a little small in portion but still good - not overcooked at all. The BEST part was the desserts- we split the cookie and the mousse/peanut butter chocolate cupake- this was amazing. The peanut butter mousse was absolutely delicious. Expect vegan food and leave happy- expect regular food- you won't be as satisfied (except for the desserts).
(3)
Milk W.

Excellent as always! They keep getting more adventurous in their selections that are enjoyable to vegans, vegetarians and carnivores.
(5)
Bonnie L.

On vaca in Philly and I knew I had to stop in here and try the Pizza. Wow, this place is awesome. Since I don't know if I will ever had the opportunity to get back there, I wanted to make sure and try a bunch of things. Hence, for two peope we way overordered but whatevs.....I wanted the whole experience. We ordered three slices from the case display. One had a variety of mushrooms with a Vegan (Daiya?) cheese, then there was one with some kind of greens and potatoes on it and lastly one with Roasted Veggies and cheese. Our favorite was the one with the greens on it. Wow, was this good. We also ordered the Beet Salad. This salad was FANTASTIC! It had a couple of different colored beets, greens, onions and a bunch of other stuff including some pumpkin type seeds. And it was HUGE. For $7, I expected a small little salad and what we got was this enormous entree salad that didn't skimp on ingredients. I wish I wish I wish this place was local for me. I would be back for that salad (and the pizza too!) often. One thing that i loved was the crust on those pizzas. It is so east coast to have that crunchy yet chewy crust with huge triangular slices. I love Chicago but I have to admit that East Coast is where it is at as far as Pizza in concerned. One comment I do have to make to the non Vegan people who come to Blackbird....I think you would fare better by choosing the cheeseless pizza varieties as the Vegan Cheese is an acquired taste. Some reviewers here that are not Vegan have mentioned that Blackbird Pizza is not as good as non Vegan Pizza and I think that is really the only difference. Aside from that, Blackbird would stand up against any pizza, IMO. They had some yummy looking desserts but given the size of our order for two people, we had to take a pass. We were happy to have had a bit of a walk back to our hotel. GO TO BLACKBIRD TODAY!!
(5)
Alli H.

All vegan pizzas and sammiches! I've never had a "real" Philly cheesesteak, but Blackbird's vegan version was pretty damn tasty :-D My boyfriend had the roasted eggplant sandwich, which was even better than the cheesteak. Great food, great prices. Loved it!
(4)
Amanda E.

The Pizza Patate is to DIE for. I made one when I got home using the Lahey method and while excellent, it could not compare to Blackbird's. Loved the Cubano, and the crazy monster cookies at the register, and the staff. I never do this, but I bought a t-shirt!
(5)
Rebecca T.

I don't have a vegan restaurant within 40 miles of my house and I went nuts in this place. My son, 3, requested a second slice and then a third. Not much to add that hasn't already been said, but it was awesome!
(5)
Paula B.

Traveled to Philly with our three grands (9-8-3). For dinner one evening they wanted pizza , problem, the 3 year old has a heart condition and special diet that eliminates all dairy products. Blackbird to the rescue. He loved the "regular slice" and ate half of the slice with just sauce. Thanks
(4)
Nate L.

We had this pizza over the weekend and thought overall it was ok. We ordered the balboa and popeye pizzas. Thought the toppings and flavor was good, but the pizza was over cooked - almost burnt crust. Also ordered the seitan wings and they were greasy and didn't have much substance to them. The green salad was very tasty and probably my favorite item. Next time I need to try their award winning seitan cheesesteak. Maybe.
(3)
Asher S.

Wow! This place is amazing. Everything on the menu is tasty. Some of my favorites are the jalapeÃ±o pineapple wings, the cubano, the potate pizza.. And everything else I've had there. All the soups they make are incredibly tasty. And you gotta try the blueberry soda! Enjoy!
(5)
Mike W.

I never in a million years thought I would enjoy a restaurant catering to vegans, but I really dig this place. The vibe, the food, the service, everything is great. I have been here many times for pizza, and its always delicious. I have heard the vegan wings are a revelation. But this time around, I stopped in for the vegan cheesesteak made with seitan. The seitan was grilled and chopped up just like a cheesesteak, and flavored with peppers and onions and a healthy amount of vegan cheese whiz. The roll it was served on help up nicely to the huge amount of filling that was put inside of it. Honestly the flavor was fantastic. While it did not exactly remind me of a real cheesesteak, it definitely did fit the mold of a chicken cheesesteak. The flavor was great and all in all in was a homerun of a sandwich. Their fries are awesome too. They smell amazing and stay ridiculously warm, even when you walk them home in a paper bag. They are very crispy and fluffy and everything you want good french fries to be. This place is fantastic, and I dare anyone who claims they dont like vegan food to tell me the food here isnt great.
(4)
Kanika H.

I am laying off the red meat for a bit, and was ironically visiting Philly for the first time. Can't go here without having the legendary cheesesteak, right? So decided to search for vegan cheesesteaks, and found this place- hoping to get the best of both worlds. Firstly- this place is a mild trek from the train station. This is a good thing, considering the indulgent meal I was about to have. Atmosphere: Quite clean, but a little dark, due to the dim lighting and mahogany wood wainscoting on the walls. The place had a decent crowd, but it wasn't packed @ all. I don't know if it's usual for a Sunday afternoon, or because it was Memorial Day weekend. Service: Meh...here and there. I placed my order with the cashier (a seitan cheesesteak), quite clearly I assumed, pick a table to sit down while I wait for my order. About 10 minutes later, the cashier (quite obnoxiously) asks if I was ready to take my order. I told him, I had already placed it and was just waiting to pay him for it. He then tells me he didn't hear my order, so it was never placed, and he apologizes. Since I had time to kill, it wasn't a big deal... but didn't like how obnoxious he was to me when he thought I just sitting around, not placing an order. My order finally comes (about 15-20 mins later). Nicely sized sandwich, soft ciabatta roll...blandest sandwich I ever tasted in life. Not even an oversaturation of salt, pepper, hot sauce and ketchup could save this tasteless meal. :\ Vegan cheesesteaks should never be a thing IMO.
(2)
Frank P.

Feels just like walking into a Philly pizza shop except the whole place is vegan. Had the Philly cheesesteak which was amazing. I need to eventually try their whole menu.
(4)
Frankie B.

The self-entitled "we-are-better-than-you" pseudo-punk hipster-types who run this jawn definitely left a bad taste in my mouth, with crummy service to boot. Sad to be a vegan, so I felt upon exiting into the street whilst wondering why I just paid for something I could have done better at home with little effort. Meh.
(2)
Lena S.

After eating at a place in Minneapolis with vegan pizza made with Daiya Cheese, my husband and I were aching for a place like that in Philly. When we read about Blackbird shortly after its opening, we were super-excited to give it a whirl. We were not let down! We each had a seitan cheesesteak. I'm a huge mushroom fan and he's crazy about peppers so the added veggies among the thinly-sliced seitan strips added even more toothsome texture and flavor. The roll was fine (not too hard/chewy/thick/etc--a crummy roll will kill a good sandwich filling, and this was not one of those occasions). The Daiya is melted and mixed in with the seitan/veggies in the most delectable and creamy sort of way--the way a cheesesteak (whether meat or substitute) should be (and rarely is). We really enjoyed our sandwiches...so much so, in fact, that we got pizza to take home and eat later for dinner. We selected a variety of flavors from which to split slices: nacho (good melty mix of different textures and flavors [cheddar daiya, jalapenos, caramelized onions, avocado slices]), yukon (light, crispy, savory with its thin potato slices & generous but not overpowering use of rosemary), bbq (the cornmeal-crusted crispy portobello chunks are hefty indeed!), and fungi (by this point I was on the couch clutching my distended belly, but like I said I'm all about mushrooms and the buttery, truffly fragrance and creaminess of this slice was well worth the pain of being so overstuffed).
(4)
Benjamin B.

Stopped by Blackbird while on a long layover in Philadelphia. Had a slice of the pepperoni pizza and a vegan cheesesteak. Both were awesome, if I still lived in Philadelphia I'd probably eat here 5 times a week.
(5)
Noah F.

Have only gotten pizza delivered, so can't comment on dining in or other dishes. Have had the funghi pizza and the haymaker. Both were very good. You have no idea you're eating a vegan pizza, the "cheese" is very good. I don't feel gross after I eat it, like I do with real pizza. Delivery is always fast. We also had caesar salad, which was fine - nothing special. It is expensive, though (around $20/pie).
(4)
Brian B.

Blackbird was recommended to me by a family member and I'm glad we stopped in! My wife and I had the Philly Cheesesteak and coleslaw. The Philly was delicious. Nice job on the Seitan. The roll was a wee bit tough, but I just powered through it. The slaw was very tasty, but beware, it is swimming in its own juice so it can get messy. Also it is a pretty big helping so some folks may want to share. My cousin had the Chicken Salad Sandwich and seemed to like it. For desert we ate a PB cookie which was moist, but needed a little more peanut butter. Also an Oreo cake which was delicious. All in all, I would recommend this place. Vegan eateries still aren't the norm so we need to support them! Thanks Blackbird for making sure my Philly trip wasn't without a cheesesteak!
(4)
Renee M.

Vegan pizza by the slice. It's good. There's nothing more to say right now.
(4)
Micah M.

The vegan pizza and sandwiches at this hole in the wall pizza joint are so good it's amazing. One time we took visitors from L.A. here so vegetarians in the group could have vegan cheese steak before everybody else waited in line for 45 minutes to get cheese steaks at Jim's. After sampling both, our carnivorous 12 year old visitor wanted to go back to Blackbird. He kept asking if it really wasn't meat. What is even crazier is that Blackbird's toasty Cubano is even better than their cheese steak. Pizza is tasty too -- it's all about the crust and the creamy daiya cheese.
(5)
Ray J.

This place blows Giana's out of the water. They took what was once a vegan must eat place when passing through Philly and made it great again. Pizza's are just how I like them, rough around the edges. And of course they use Daiya. What really stood out to me was the vegan Philly Cheesesteak which, in my opinion, is the best you can find anywhere. Definitely worth going out of your way for.
(5)
Andrew C.

Oh, my, God. After searching Yelp for nearby vegan options, we were drawn to Blackbird based off of other reviews. Best dinner decision we've made in a long time. I knew we wouldn't be disappointing, but I didn't expect to be blown away. We showed up about 10 minutes before closing, and felt really guilty about strolling in so late; but the staff were friendly and didn't seem to mind at all. It's very clean inside, and smells wonderful. We decided to go with a whole BBQ pizza and a slice of the veggie supreme. The veggie slice was delicious, tons of great veggies and not too much diaya- not goopy or overloaded as some have suggested. We took the BBQ to go, planning to eat at home- NOPE! By the time we got back to the car we were both digging in for a slice, holy crap, it was amazing. The sauce is nice and tangy, the onions were cooked perfectly, and the mushrooms, oh god the mushrooms. Did I mention the crust? Freaking perfect. Not too thin, not too thick, great flavor and texture. We have been to several vegan restaurants in and around Philly, this was hands down our favorite thus far. We will surely return, like, tomorrow.
(5)
Dave A.

I am a proud carnivore and I had no idea that this place was vegan. My buddy who lives around the corner brought me here and the pizza was amazing. Maybe my taste buds are idiots, but I found out later in the evening that everything was vegan. Try the Yukon topped pizza. It's fantastic.
(4)
Ellena S.

I had a slice of the Yukon Gold and the antipasto salad, as well as a bite of the cheesesteak. The Yukon Gold wasn't all that great - the rosemary stuck out too much, and I think it had been sitting around for a bit. I like the antipasto salad, but wasn't in love with the seitan pepperoni. I liked the flavor profile, but there was a textural issue I couldn't get over. I didn't eat much pepperoni as a non-veg, so it may be that it's not nostalgic for me. The seitan cheesesteak, however, was the best vegan cheesesteak I've ever had. Blew Govinda's chicken cheesesteak out of the water.
(4)
Lucy B.

Just a quick note to say WOW! Blackbird Pizzeria exceeded my expectations. I almost am omitting the word VEGAN when I write or talk about this place because even though I am a vegan, I would eat here if I wasn't a vegan. It is just simply great pizza. Crust is light and crispy and fresh, providing a perfect toothboard for the fabulous toppings. I had the Nacho slice and the Veggie Supreme slice. I appreciated that the pizzamaster didn't back down on the heat on the Nacho - there were sizeable slices of jalapeno but it was balanced. It was contained heat but rife with flavor. Veggie supreme was all about the veggies and they were delicious. The dry sodas were a perfect complement. My one complaint.....why don't I have a Blackbird in NYC???????
(5)
Amber H.

I dream of you while I am away from Philly! I am vegetarian but I try to keep dairy out of my diet as much as possible. You took one thing I thought I could never give up and made it delicious (in it's own way). It will taste different to the average pallet but, the flavor now has me addicted. I will say I agree with Jay about the roll for the seitan cheesesteak, it's my only complaint. Other then that I LOVE the thinly shaved seitan. Makes me feel a little more grown up and not so "full" like other mock meat sandwiches. I also had the tofu cubano here and I am so glad my friend ordered it and let me taste it because I actually think I may like it more then the seitan cheesesteak.
(5)
gary v.

After three visits and lots of sampling I wanted to weigh in on Blackbird. I really like this place. I've tried the seitan cheesesteak and it is definitely solid. The seitan was very thinly sliced and tasty. I really liked the roll, as I prefer a roll thats a little crustier than mushy. The portobello sandwich was good, but definitely needed MORE PORTOBELLO. The BBQ sauce on the sandwich was a basic and sweet could have had a bit more kick. Still a good sandwich, but the paucity of the sandwiches namesake left me wanting. Tofu Cubano: now we're talking. Really tasty combination of tofu, cheese, mustard aioli, & pickles, mashed kinda flattish and grilled to crispiness. Loved it! The pizza here is also really good. For me it's all about a nice crisp crust and Blackbird did not disappoint. No floppiness here. The vegan cheese is really good as far a vegan cheeses go. My favorite slice here was an experimental one they had with thinly sliced cauliflower on a garlic butter sauceless base. They also do a pizza version of the portobello sandwich and that was also tasty, but again they need to ramp up the flavor of the BBQ sauce a bit (my girl was a bit more into this slice than me). Seitan pepperoni slice was solid as was the nacho slice. All around, the pizza is really fun and I like that there are always different ones popping out of the kitchen for the slice case. My main gripe is that the place needs to be a bit cleaner. For example, no one seems to be bussing the tables and they have all needed a good wipe down whenever I'm there. I'm not a clean freak, I just don't want to eat my meal on top of the crumby remnants of the last customer. Also they always seem to be playing some sort of death-punk music. Now I grew up as a thrash metalhead but this music even I found to be mildly annoying. I'm sure some customers like it but I'm just as sure there are others that don't. Just seems a bit inappropriate for an eatery, but whatever, were talking details now. Overall, super fun place. Check it out. I wanna go back n try the fries which looked tasty and some of the salads on the menu look good too.
(4)
Margarita T.

really, really (really) good vegan food. when we first stumbled upon this place i was vegan. and fed up. the lack of vegan options (both tasty and inexpensive) in philadelphia had me cooking in most nights. then there was blackbird: great pizza crust (love the yukon), fantastic chickpea salad (like a chicken salad but much tastier, and healthier), and quite simply the best seitan cheesesteaks i have ever had. i tend to order the seitan well done because otherwise we're left with soft seitan and a soggy roll. gross and gross. but when cooked longer, all the flavors meld together fabulously and offer a texture i find more appealing. i've been ordering mine without the cheese due to its wet dough taste and feel, but that's more of a personal preference. ultimately, this "cheesesteak" surpasses my own, and that's saying a lot. the reason for the 3 rather 4 or 5 star rating is: inconsistent product (sometimes overly greasy, sometimes missing an ingredient or two) and customer service that is at times unfriendly/curt.
(3)
Nicey J.

I recently went vegan for lent.. and have been craving cheese. most soy cheese isn't vegan... and most vegan cheese is gross.. Blackbird uses this daiya cheese that is super gooey and tasty... NICEEEEEEE We went with the bbq mushroom slice, the pepperoni slice an the cheesesteak. all of which were tasty. I'm not really a fan of BBQ sauce but the cheese helped a ton. everything else was GREAT. I can't wait to go back .. I love how the "cheesesteak" was thinly sliced though. But as previous reviewers stated, the bread was all wrong.
(5)
Krystal B.

I will wait in line on a saturday evening for as long as it takes for this pizza. or any other day of the week for that matter. I'm not vegan so my options in this city for pizza are pretty limitless; but sadly, my options for pizza worth eating seem to be pretty slim. In steps Blackbird. Their pizza is like heaven. The cheese is so melty and great you'll think it's actually dairy (daiya cheese may be some sort of wonderful black magic but it's not for everyone). Their sauce and crust have now been perfected and are so good. Toppings are fresh and seriously delicious. I'm a big fan of the bbq & the south philly. You can't go wrong with a plain slice, either. OH! get their fries, dunk them in bbq sauce, ascend to the heavens from potato filled bliss. just try everything once, that's my plan. I work around the corner so when I'm craving the best dinner I can get for $4 I come by for a slice and it's always the best decision. SO GLAD this place exists in place of gianna's.
(5)
Callan W.

Its always funny for me (as a meaty) to partake in a veggie friendly eatery since I have the fortunate (or unfortunate) knowledge of what meat tastes like. With that being said, I do like to indulge in the fake meats occasionally. I split a cheese steak with my buddy Blake and then followed it up with a slice of the Yukon pie. The cheese steak was good and I could tell the bread to "meat" ratio was heavy on the bread side, but as a carb lover, it did not bother me. It is as solid of a veggie cheese steak as you will find in this city. I was a little annoyed that the description did not make mention that it came with green peppers (and mushrooms and onions), but no worries as I just passed them along to Blake. The Yukon pie is the shining star of this place. Carbs on top of carbs....yes please! The crispiness of the thin sliced potatoes on top of the crispy crust was perfect and the rosemary and salt seasoning was delish. It was cold outside, and unfortunately inside too, but luckily this pie is meant to bulk you up for the winter months. Good thing I don't live close. I would like to say that I would go back for other slices (they did look tasty), but somehow, I think I am in a monogamous relationship with the Yukon Slice. Oh well, at least it is love.
(4)
Jaclyn B.

The "Haymaker" is the best vegan slice in Philly; in fact, it's one of my favorite pizzas (as an omnivore). When Blackbird opened, I was still eating a plant-based diet. I was super-excited when they took over this previously vegan cheesesteak hotspot (their vegan cheesesteaks were so unhealthy). I had discovered Daiya cheese a few months before this placed opened (best vegan cheese I've had). "Blackbird" was the first restaurant in Philly to use Daiya cheese, as far as I know. Most of the menu is not health food, but some choices are pretty healthy by my standards. Their desserts are phenomenal, too...YUM! This place introduced me to "Dry" soda---Amazing! The service is iffy and can be downright horrendous. I once waited two hours for delivery. (However, I have not been to Blackbird in at least a year, so hopefully their service is better.) Solid vegan pizza, desserts, and drinks. If you're near South St., I highly recommend stopping in to this vegan establishment.
(4)
Clare D.

Vegan places are notorious for spicing up their foods to hide the fact that soy proteins don't exactly taste like animal proteins. I took my sons to Blackbird Pizzeria this weekend to get them to try "fake pizza," as I like to call it, because it has Daiya cheese instead of mozzarella. Some crazy vegans will insist that it tastes like mozzarella, but the texture and consistency is more like cream to me. They liked their plain slices. I liked my assorted mushroom slice. I also ordered fries and buffalo wings. The wings were fried seitan smothered in a fiery hot citrus-based buffalo sauce. Fried compressed bread. So I'm really eating sauce on bread, which is silly. I like soy chicken better. ***** 3/9/14 update ***** Someone named Jeff sent me a nasty message. I don't know why since I didn't give this place a bad review. If this Jeff is one of the owners or one of the workers there, he needs to know that this could be bad for business.
(3)
MC M.

Honestly? Hoooonestly? This Italian American queerbie grew up on fairly authentic pizza. My parents were super picky about any pie they put into their mouth. I hit a lot of pizza places once because they're too greasy or skimpy on the toppings or just not up to standard (crust bad, sauce bad, what have you). My family would laugh at vegan pizza, but Blackbird's is some of the most delicious and flavorful I can find in Philly. I have had the Haymaker, Veggie Supreme and Pepperoni. The Haymaker is my favorite of the three, hands-down. I'm a sucker for that sausage taste (har har). The Veggie Supreme has tons of fresh veggies on it, nom nom nom, and the Pepperoni was better than the meaty version. They also serve baked goods from Vegan Treats and super delicious sodas. The place is really small, so seating might sometimes be difficult. However, I've always had friendly service here -- tonight, the cashier swung around my table to heat my slice back up, since I had waited to eat with my friend. My only bone with the food is that when the Daiya cools it is a slimy plastic mess. The taste also goes a little wonk for me. But, basically, if you're anywhere near South Street, Blackbird is the place for dinner.
(4)
Zack S.

Tasty pizza with lots of unique ingredients. The vegan cheese is definitely different, but delicious in its own way. The service was great but they were blaring death metal. I don't mind it myself but I'm not sure if my company appreciated it.
(4)
Shenita S.

What can I say about this place? Since starting my vegetarian journey, a co-worker has been nice enough to point me in some spots, and this was one of them. So my boyfriend and I decided to try this place out, and guess what??? AWESOMENESS! I will travel from West Philly (where I live) down here just for a slice of pizza with seitan sausage and that Cherry Vanilla whatever drink they have. In fact, I was just there this weekend. Thank you Blackbird for coming into my life!!!! Next I must have the cheesesteak!
(5)
Chris M.

I might go with 3.5 stars, but I am rounding up for innovative food creations. Blackbird is a vegan pizzeria with a very creative lineup of pizzas and sandwiches. We tried the nacho pizza, which was made with "cheddar cheese" (vegan cheese), thinly sliced avocado, spicy pickled jalapenos, and something kind of sweet (might have been a fig jam). It was good, and I thought the jalapenos were nice and spicy. We also tried the BBQ pizza, made with BBQ sauce, fried onions, and cornmeal-coated and fried portobello mushrooms. It was really pretty excellent. The pizzas are a little pricey at $19 or almost $4 per slice. A word of advice from one non-vegan to (perhaps) another: while I hear that this fake cheese is among the best available, it's still kind of weird. If you're going to order from here, stay away from the margherita--it was actually pretty bad. Try one of the pizzas with more flavors going on or, better, the vegan cheesesteak.
(4)
Norma R.

Stopped in to dine-in for lunch and I fell in love! The food is amazing! I had the seitan cheesesteak, a slice of haymaker pizza, chocolate cupcake, and a Dry Cucumber soda. I was a lil sketchy about trying the cheesesteak and didn't know what to expect from it as it was vegan, but impressed. The food was excellent, and I definately recommend. The place was small, and cute, a nice setting. It was a little pricey, but worth the quality. The service was great, friendly cashier, and the food was ready in about 5 minutes. Definitely an A in my book.
(5)
Chip S.

I absolutely loved this place. The food was amazing--and didn't seem like a vegan "knock off" of more traditional food. The pizza was probably among the best I've ever had in my life. The "wings" were surprisingly delicious, and I was very glad to have the opportunity to try some "Philly Cheesesteak" while in town. The staff were knowledgeable and friendly. I was only in Philly for three days, stayed in a totally different part of town, and still ate here twice because it was so great!
(5)
Garima S.

Really good for vegan/vegetarians. We walked in and it was pretty empty around 1pm, which was the perfect time to grab a quick lunch with my boyfriend. Casual atmosphere, you order at the cash register and they bring you the food hot off the grill. We started off with a slice of pepperoni pizza and it was OK, we should have gone with balboa as one of the line cooks recommended. However, they did give us a free slice of the pepperoni which was a nice gesture! Next we ordered to split the cheese steak and the Cubano sandwich (we heard that the head chef at Vedge really likes the Cubano sandwich from Blackbird so we decided to give it a try). I preferred the Cubano over the cheese steak but was pleased with both. We found out that they deliver to a 2 mile radius which includes Rittenhouse square. We will be ordering from there again!
(4)
Amanda C.

Much better than Gianna's, best vegan cheesesteak I have eaten. Pizza was good too. It's nice to have another vegan/vegatarian option in the city. If you are not vegan, vegan cheese probably won't taste like cheese. Stick with one of the specialty pizzas instead.
(4)
Vinny P.

The experience was a bit mixed but on the whole, this is one of the best slices I've had in philly. Growing up, I can remember going to the pizza shop, getting slices and playing street fighter. Back then, the slices seemed huge and the crust was thin, crispy, slight chewiness and tasted just right. I've only found that taste a handful of places and I found it at Blackbird. All it took was a slice of Haymaker to convince me. I was shocked at home good the flavor was. Cheese? I didn't need it. Hell, I didn't even miss it. The piece was right on the money. My friend ended up getting a Ceasar Salad and well, they forgot her order. It was a 20 minute wait until we finally said something. Still, a minor messup for an otherwise lovely meal. I paid with level up and used my credit. This meal was basically free. It was packed for a Friday night but we still snagged a table. Lots of crusty looking people in this joint but I think that's to be expected. It's definitely a BYO, there were people drinking beer everywhere. Time to add 1 to the pizza list!
(4)
Beth R.

Just ate here last night. First of all, rootbeer wings were soo good! I had the picnic wrap...beyond delicious and big enough that I took half home last night and just ate it for lunch today! My fella' had the Cheese Steak and repeatedly commented throughout the meal about how good it was. I had a bite...it WAS good. We were even planning our next visits orders before we left.
(5)
S E.

Wow best pizza I've ever had, and best vegan pizza I've ever had. The plain cheese one tasted like Daiya to be expected, and I feel Daiya has a bit of an acquired taste. But the vegetable ones with seitan were amazing. One star off for the cashier who looked extremity pissed off, not very friendly at all but maybe she was having an off day.
(4)
Lauren B.

I got the Fungi pizza. It is the tastiest pizza's I ever ate and not only that it was VEGAN! I probably could have eaten a whole pizza if I had the chance. It was filling without the "dear God why did I eat that thing" feeling. The people there are super chill and are passionate about their food. Will definetely go back!
(5)
Sarah H.

An unassuming, no frills corner pizza joint that's...(wait for it)...VEGAN??!! Could you scream HIPSTER any louder? Didn't think so. All joking aside, Blackbird serves up some MEAN vegan slices. Today I went for a south philly - very generous portion & the seitan sausage/broccoli rabe/fennel/eggplant topping combo was to die for. Unfortunately, there's just one component I can't seem to come to terms with: the cheese. I YEARN for the nutty, savory, pungent flavor of some plain ol' 100% dairy CHEESE. (sigh). I apologize, veganism, daiya just isn't cutting it. They also carry Dry Sodas including intriguing flavors such as lavender, juniper berry, blood orange, cucumber and rhubarb. Oh, and don't forget dessert (from vegan treats): GIANT whoopie pies, a variety of artfully crafted cupcakes and iced brownies. PS: they accept payment via LevelUp (PLUS a $3 credit - aka one whoopie pie on the house, please). I'll definitely be back.
(3)
Secret V.

A reliable slice of thin crust vegan pizza awaits.
(4)
Kate W.

This review is long overdue, but I wanted to share my love for this Vegan Junk food joint :) We go to Blackbird often, and we love a few of the items on their menu, and we haven't tried anything that we don't like. The tops are: 1. Fungi Pizza (Absolutely Delicious!) 2. Haymaker Pizza (Its a good substitute when you're craving a "meaty" supreme) 3. French fries... so yummy! 4. Chickpea parm... like a chicken parm, but with a fried chickpea patty (Be careful, they are super hot when served... I have burned the roof of my mouth a few times with these delicious items) 5. Their cookies :) They are baked in shop in Bethlehem (I think..) but brought in so they are fresh. They are SO good... I have to eat one every time we go. Their other sandwiches are okay, but I don't crave them, and I didn't care for the wings. The texture was a bit off and they were over sauced. There are some other places in town that make splendid wings (e.g. Fergies), and unfortunately, Blackbird did not stand up. Other items to comment on: 1. The food is a bit pricey, but that is to be expected at most specialty food shops (and I'll happily pay a bit more to not have think about each ingredient in my food selection). 2. The atmosphere is very laid back. We often get delivery so we can enjoy a more relaxed meal. 3. Yes... They do deliver! Even across town. Their delivery is consistently quick.
(4)
Kelsey G.

Creative and delicious vegan fare. The sandwiches and pizza take the cake. Watch out for the vegan monsters that run this place, though. They can be pretty rude and off putting. I'd recommend calling ahead for pickup.
(3)
Cj C.

Rude service from holier-than-thou punk vegans. Never again.... Preceded by great reviews, the actual experience was beyond disappointing. Joining four friends (which totaled half the restaurant), I picked up menus but the unhelpful counter staff neglected to tell me the kitchen was closing soon. When I approached at 9:01 the gal at the register said 'The kitchen closed at 9. The pizza oven is off.' I asked if I might order something from the grill (as I looked over and saw the cook making my friends' sandwiches). She flatly said, 'We aren't cooking anything else tonight.' Unbelievable! I've been in her shoes and would never have said that. To top it off, she then asked our table and the four other people to please leave because they needed to clean up. Rude, rude, rude! Everyone left unhappy. I tasted my friends' food and it was so-so. Get over yourself people. There's no sense committing to cruelty-free food if you are just going to be unhappy about it and make everyone else suffer...
(1)
Sonny C.

Best vegan pizza around bar none. Try the Haymaker or the South Philly. My favorite sandwiches there are the Smoked Tofu Cubano, Eggplant Grinder and Chickpea Parm. This is absolutely the best place to go if your in the mood for pizza.
(5)
Matt V.

Words can not express how much I love this place!!! Everything is fantastic, the staff is usually on point & the deserts are good for a pizza place! Vegan pizza at its finest!!!! I'd eat here everyday if I could!
(5)
Jordan S.

Stumbled upon here during some LevelUp promotion today which gave me and a friend $10 each to spend freely here :). We ordered pretty eagerly. I'm a carnivore, but love me vegan sandwiches and pastries. We shared the seitan cheesesteak and smoked tofu cubano sandwiches and two different pastries, a double chocolate cookie awesomeness and a peanut butter brownie. God I can't stop thinking about that cookie yum. The cubano was perfection. Heavily trounced the cheesesteak, which by itself would have been fantastic had I not tried it alongside the superior cubano. My issue with the cheesesteak was that it was very mushy and soft. I like my seitan cut very thick in cheesesteaks so you get that mealy, texture-rich, chomp-friendly bite, but the seitan on Blackbird's cheesesteak was cut very, very thin, so the whole thing was very mushy and delicate instead of rigid. For vegan cheesesteaks go to Govindas. Otherwise, excellent Cubano and pastries and all the pizzas looked fantastic as well! I definitely must come back here to try everything else on the menu. It legitimately all looks/sounds delicious.
(4)
Ed C.

I LOVE Blackbird. I especially love that they deliver almost anywhere within reason. I love every pizza they have and I especially love the tofu cubano sandwich -- incredible! They also have Vegan Treats, which is a big plus! The only criticisms I have are that there isn't a lot of seating, so often times you cannot sit inside even if you wanted. Also, the delivery is a little on the slow side and let's be honest, it's pretty pricey comparatively. Regardless, I HIGHLY recommend Blackbird!!
(5)
Mike RideABike L.

I was in Philly for a quick day trip. I sought out blackbird because of all the great reviews. I was veryyyyy pleased with what I found! Tucked away in a quiet little neighborhood, I almost missed it as I turned the corner. I grabbed a vegan Philly cheesesteak. One word... AWESOME. It was delicious, loaded and just damn good! Definitely worth the trip!!! Small other bonuses, mellow vibe, bike rack outside, park across the street.
(5)
K V.

Probably the best vegan pizza slices that I have ever tasted. Nice, bright, clean space. Good music selection. Cool employees. I dream of the day that they will open up in NYC, but for now, this place is enough to keep me making regular visits to Philadelphia.
(5)
Jemma C.

Nice alternative to the "norm". Not necessarily somewhere I'd rush back to but tasty none the less.
(3)
Aa C.

*Note: I am a non-vegan. Vegetable Pizza: delicious crust, flavorless pizza. The lack of dairy cheese really detracted from the pizza and made the whole thing taste bad. I guess this was to be expected as it's a vegan substitute, but it was quite flavorless. The vegetable toppings were also very bland. The only enjoyable part was the crust. Sauteed Vegetables: $4 for a tiny cup of oil soaked leaves. Really awful, ended up throwing away. I'm not going to eat here again.
(1)
Michelle L.

Let me start off by saying I am a fat kid vegan. Sounds contradictory, but hey, we exist. So when it comes to super scrumptious vegan food, I know what I'm talking about, trust me. For the people who complain that Blackbird's food is too greasy, fattening, rich, etc... I'm not really sure what you're expecting from a PIZZERIA-SLASH-SANDWHICH JOINT but you might want to stick to an Ayurvedic raw sprout cafe or something and enjoy your stereotypical rabbit food elsewhere... ;) Blackbird is legit like Schmidt, and although there are things I miss terribly about the spot's previous vegan junk food peddlers, Gianna's Grille, I find myself mourning their passing less and less the more things I try at Blackbird. So far I've had the Haymaker and Nacho pizzas, antipasti salad, chickpea parm, seitan cheesesteak and the root beer BBQ wings. My favorite by far is the mind-blowing chickpea parm - it's so simple but so comforting and delicious - followed closely by the wings, which were accompanied by a pineapple jalapeno relish which oddly tasted like a mouthful of raw onions, but honestly the wings can hold their own without the dip. The pizza is decent, but I've had others that were just as good. However, since Gianna's is long out of the picture and Govinda's doesn't do pizza, Blackbird is the only contender in the area that I know of, so they win by default. I highly appreciate the desserts they carry from Vegan Treats as I can't always make the trek out to Bethlehem when I'm in the middle of a brownie crisis. I also enjoy the unique soda flavors they carry, I think the brand is called Dry. I tried the Lavender flavor and it was... good... interesting, but good. All in all, Blackbird is close to the top of my list of regular stops when I'm in Philly for a visit. You won't find any "health" food here, but when you're in the mood for a treat at least you can dine in bliss knowing that you're eating cruelty-free and, at least, cholesterol-free. P.S. - Bonus points for a much friendlier staff than Gianna's ever had. P.P.S. - Beware of hungry stray hipsters! Once you feed them, they'll hang around forever so it's best just to ignore them or call the SPCH to have them T-N-R'd.
(5)
Jen M.

I won't lie. It's damned expensive. A meal regularly costs $15 for a slice of pizza and some fries. Of course, the ingrediants aren't cheap. This is a vegan restaurant and you're paying for vegan cheese and seitan. The vibe here is very boho/punk and the wait staff tends to be nonchalant and carefree (generally forgetting about you once you pay but oh well). The food is worth all of this, however. As someone who is an omnivore, I have got to give this place a huge hug for what they've managed to do to vegan food. It's insanely good. Haymaker slices and a small rootbeer bbq seitan wing is the way to go. They use levelup too, so you can get some credits if you go a lot. It's a nice reward. Parking, of course, is a nightmare but they have the spot closest to the building. If you can get it, take it!
(4)
Colleen G.

Blackbird pizza has changed vegan pizza for me. No lie, this was hands down one of the best slices of pizza I've ever put in my mouth. I'm a Jersey brat who usually strays away from pizza if it's not from New York or New Jersey, but this pizza is something else. A couple of friends and I stopped by around maybe 8:00 or 8:30 on a Saturday night. Most of the pizza that was out on the rotaries was almost gone, but then I saw it. The Haymaker. I've never had vegan sausage (or regular sausage for that matter) so I figured, eh, why not try it? It sure did look tasty. This pizza was LIFE CHANGING. I wanted to quit my job and just eat this pizza for the rest of my life. Now every time I make a pizza, I must make it "Blackbird Haymaker" style. After having that pizza, I wanted to try EVERYTHING. I wish I had 10 stomachs. The only reason why I'm giving Blackbird a 4 instead of a 5 is the wait. My friend ordered the Cuban (which smelt delicious, by the way) and it took them over 30 minutes to make it. Mind you, there weren't many other customers in the pizzeria and two customers, who ordered before us, got their sandwiches/wings way before us. BUT I WILL be back to Blackbird. I'll just have to make an excuse to drive 2.5 hours to Philly for a slice of pizza...
(4)
Rozelle B.

I'm not a hardcore vegan but I am pretty allergic to dairy. I haven't eaten pizza in forever and this place really did not disappoint. I suggest you eat in because the hay maker and sauce does make the crust a little soggy so fresh is better but it was well worth it to wait. A bit pricey but worth it.
(4)
Pekka G.

Best vegan pizza I've ever had. Will be back.
(5)
Katie O.

I had the Cuban sandwich based on a previous review I read and I must say it was a pretty good replacement to the real thing. It's not going to taste exactly like meat (of course) but just warn your non vegan friends should they get it. I also like hot sauce so I added some hot sauce for an extra kick. It was a large sandwich too so two people can easily split this sandwich and an order of fries. The staff is very friendly and helpful as well.
(4)
Angie R.

This place is cool! I've had a good amount of vegan pizza and id say this ranks probably as 2nd or 3rd. I think what makes me sad about vegan pizza is that it's weak, like I can't eat this stuff like a normal slice because it was so heavy. I had to cut it up and use a fork...lame. But besides that it was so so yummy !
(4)
Elisabeth Y.

Wingwich was amazing- a great combination of flavors. I also had the side of roasted veggies, which contained a great variety of vegetables: cherry tomatoes, shredded squash, b-sprouts, cauliflower, leeks, and more! I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 because it wasn't busy when I got there but I still had to wait about 30 minutes for my food. My damn meter even ran out (thankfully I didn't get a ticket!). I totally get that good food takes time, but this was a little too long to wait.
(4)
Jennifer C.

Being lactose intolerant makes enjoying pizza sometimes difficult... Blackbird to save the day! I've really enjoyed Blackbird Pizzeria every time I've gone (this latest time only slightly less because I had one too many slices, but I suppose that's my own fault...) I came here with a vegan virgin who was skeptical of everything here. The cashier was very friendly and listed some popular options. My friend ended up choosing the cheesesteak, and he was pleasantly surprised. Although the texture wasn't the same, he admitted that if he hadn't known beforehand, he never would have guessed that the cheesesteak was meatless. Score! The cashier also checked in with us to make sure my friend was satisfied with his choice, which I thought was rather thoughtful. This time around I ended up choosing the Balboa pizza. They didn't have the seitan pepperoni so they substituted it for sausage and it was still delicious! The pumpkin seed pesto went really well with the daiya cheese, and I've been on an arugula obsession lately so I was happy with that. I did think the pizza was a little more oily than usual, but that didn't deter me too much. Otherwise, awesome experience once again, with the exception of finding out that they no longer serve the Harvest pizza which was one of my favorites. Doesn't matter too much since all their other pizza options are tasty and very satisfying!
(5)
Mark Z.

I am not even a vegan, but I am a huge fan of this pizza! It has to be one of the tastiest pizzas I ever had. The place has a relaxed atmosphere and punk rock plays through out. I also felt the woman behind the counter was welcoming and friendly. I will definitely return for a slice or two!
(4)
Angela E.

Love this menu. Come in for a slice and be pleasantly surprised with their vegetarian and vegan selections. The haymaker is delish!
(5)
Hannah S.

Excellent pizza! I'm not vegan so I was a little apprehensive going into it, but I had a slice of the nacho pizza and was blown away. It was delicious and you would never know it was vegan. Definitely coming back.
(5)
Sheila B.

My daughter eats a lot of vegan food, which means I do too. This was ok, as far as vegan pizza goes. I could tell it wasn't real cheese, but it wasn't awful, either.
(3)
Angel F.

The Vegan cheesesteak was awesome, taste so good I actually miss it and get sad thinking im not sure whens the next time id be able to get to philly from NY to get my hand on that gorgeous tasty VEGAN cheesesteak. I learned that day that the hype is real about the philly cheesesteak, even got vegans covered. I didn't know that they had vegan pizza also, I would of ordered that too. But the cheesesteak was filling I actually split it with my girlfriend and ordered a large fry with cream soda. everything was good definitely my new spot when ever im in philly, laid back environment, employees was cool. Food was cooked fast, so impressed I had to write a review
(5)
Pamela A.

I came back to Blackbird almost two weeks ago, but this time I brought my mom along. She has heard me rave enough about Blackbird, and I thought it was time for her to check out the awesome VEGAN food here. I ordered the haymaker, which had a prodigious amount of seitan. The pizza is too good to just order one slice; I had to go for a double. Eating two slices is equivalent to eating four "normal" slices of pizza, but Blackbird is too awesome to fall into the "normal" or ordinary category. No, Blackbird is more, and as I write this review I would like to add that I am completely imagining a piece of the haymaker entering the portal between my lips. But of course I cannot forget to mention that Blackbird has more to offer than just completely awesome pizza---Blackbird = an array of VEGAN sustenance! Case in point---the vegan tuna salad. My mom ordered this visual delight; she loved it. I couldn't help but notice how refreshing it looked (if that makes sense). It just looked like the epitome of a summer salad---possibly due to the fact that she opted out of the wrap (which they were quite cool with). The people here are very friendly and helpful, and there's also Meyer's lavender hand soap outside of the bathroom. Blackbird is a paragon of what vegan food should taste like.
(5)
Michael K.

This place just rules. Total punk rock vibe and employees, killer vegan food and nice environment. We shared a slice of pepperoni, the cheesesteak sandwich and the Cubano sandwich. The slice was pretty good, the cheesesteak was excellent and the Cubano was amazing.
(5)
Lisa B.

My fiance' treated me here twice now. Im sorry I wasnt able to review sooner... but OMG. This place is amazing. If you're looking for a 'real' cheesesteak taste for vegetarian/vegan... This is perfect! Yet, I actually sat down and had a slice recently. OH MY GLOB, the freakin' mushroom pizza was the BEST I ever had in my life!
(5)
Erin C.

My first vegan slice, hurrah! Before I even stepped inside, I was waiting for my partner in feasting on the bench outside the pizzeria. Let me tell you, what a delight it is to sit beneath the window of a pizzeria kitchen smelling aromas of dough blanket-y goodness, listening to an earnest discussion of herbs n spices float through the brick facade. Inside is strictly counter and tables & chairs. Not a ton of space, no need for luxuries. Mine was the haymaker with seitan sausage, onions, red sauce.. Mm. Next I want the fungi and the veggie supreme. And I will actually snag some mushroom salad, senselessly self-denied in this situation. Most of Blackbird's menu is what my personal menu would look like if I went vegan and made pizzas all the time. Fantastic, can I say rustic? and an overall impressive little joint going on here.
(4)
Nick A.

Vegan pizza, sandwiches, hardcore and punk on the stereo, no frills atmosphere. I'm sold already, right? Blackbird is one of those stripped down, order your food and hang out for a bit then move on sort of places, featuring a variety of vegan pizzas, sandwiches and desserts. I've tried everything from cheese and mushroom to meatball and pepperoni slices here, with each one hitting the spot in all of its meatless vegan glory. The sandwiches were slightly less successful in my experience, as the vegan cheese steak was a little unbalanced in its seitan to mushroom and onion ratio, although still decent enough. Prices are a little high, but I have to remind my budget-conscious brain that this is still a VEGAN establishment, so if you want a cheap pizza, you're better off going elsewhere. Occasionally there are barely any available slices in the window which is also a bit of a bummer since no one really wants to wait a long time for a casual bite (service can be a little...slow). I'll definitely be back to Blackbird (and have been numerous times since they opened), but a few tweaks here and there could make this place a real hotspot for veggie and meat eaters alike.
(3)
Jennifer G.

Slice of Haymaker and a large Dr. Becker- perfect Sunday afternoon date.
(5)
Carmine M.

Best fake pizza I have ever ate. I will eat here again when visiting.
(5)
Olivia T.

Good pizza, the dough/crust was my favorite. I'm generally not a huge fan of Daiya cheese and I thought they added a bit much, but I still enjoyed it. Will need to go back for one of the cheesesteaks!
(4)
Michelle G.

Not only do they deliver, but neither my boyfriend or I could even finish a single piece because the mix of toppings (on the veggie supreme) was so filling that one piece was more than enough. Filling, delicious, and vegan, We added the seitan pepperoni. I hate the taste of regular, meat, pepperoni but this was so much tastier (in my opinion). Also since I am lactose intolerant knowing that I don't have to worry about amount of cheese or any later discomfort is nice. I'm looking forward to many more meals from here.
(5)
Anna Q.

Best vegan pizza ever! The "cheese" was delicious, so good that it prompted my first yelp post. If you like mushrooms, go for the Fungi: assorted mushrooms, fresh thyme, garlic butter, and truffle oil white daiya cheese. The desserts are fantastic as well. For my sis, who loves carrot cake but can't eat the cream cheese icing, it was heaven. The only downside with the temp - it was a bit cold, but I think the pizza was worth it.
(4)
Timothy D.

There aren't words to describe how delicious the food is at BlackBird. Mark you need to move back to Brooklyn and open a shop up here. Five stars and worth traveling long distances for. One of the only things I like about Philly.
(5)
Kim E.

Being a vegan, I really wanted to like this place & give it a great review, but I can't. First we ordered the hand cut fries because how many places have them. The place is small so we could watch the owner work. The fries come up & you can watch him hand sprinkle them with salt & toss them in a bowl. Sadly, they were over cooked & we threw 1/2 of them away. It was a busy lunch crowd & I could smell something burning, unfortunately it was my tofu cubano sandwich. It had decent flavor, once I got past the burnt bread. Hubby ordered the haymaker pizza. This was the best part. Fresh ingredients, light, crispy crust saved our opinion of this place. We'll be back to try it again & hopefully he'll be having a better day in the kitchen. To the owner, if you burn it, don't serve it.
(3)
Andrew S.

This was the first time trying vegan pizza and let me tell you it was actually really delicious. I had gone vegan this year for lent and was really missing pizza, especially since my co-workers order it almost every other day it seems. The dough was unique and some of the best I ever had. I opted for the nacho pizza and it was very good. My girlfriend and I went here on a Friday night around 7pm and it was pretty crowded and it took at least a good 20 minutes for fresh pies to come out, which was fine since we weren't in a rush. I would recommend trying this if you aren't vegan, you won't be disappointed. They had some old Danzig albums playing in the background and plenty of colorful people coming in and out, a great experience.
(4)
Andrew C.

The food here is great and the staff is very friendly. We had the seitan cheesesteak and some pizza (buffalo chicken) and a couple of salads. It was all really, really good. Best cheesesteak in Philly!
(5)
Michael S.

Really great new option for vegetarians. The pizzas are great, the cheese tastes remarkably real, and they've got a nice range of other options.
(5)
Jim G.

First off, I love that people I mention this place to are so perplexed as to how this place exists. "Vegan PIZZA? How is that possible?? Are they satanists?" I appreciate that Blackbird makes vegan pizza, because it's a valiant effort that makes the most of imitation cheese. And the daiya-less pizzas, like the Yukon, are even better. But the best thing on the menu are the sandwiches, all of which are amazing. If you have the BBQ portobello and still say "Eh, it needs meat" you're just a jerk who hates life. Thrown in a decent beverage selection and vegan whoopie pies and I'm glad to have this joint in the neighborhood.
(4)
dan l.

Definitely an improvement over the former occupier, Gianna's, but these folks still have some work to do. I was in town for the day and ordered a few different items just to stock up as I'd heard how good everything was. First was the Cubano Tofu Sub which was nothing to write home about whatsoever. I was pretty disappointed. Hardly any tofu in it and very little flavor. Not enough daiya cheese or anything for that matter. It was simply lacking content. I'd imagine it would have been tasty otherwise. On the other hand, the Chickpea Parm was pretty darn good. Nice thick cuts of their mock chicken and a decent amount of daiya. It was a substantial sub and I dug it. My buddy had the Antipasti Salad and said half was good, the other half terrible. There was something slimy/spoiled in it. No good. On a final note, their vegan treats looked out of control so I had a pumpkin whoopie pie and lord have mercy was it good. Big fan. But they don't make them.. someone else in town does. All in all, 3.5 stars but we'll give them 4 since the girl at the counter was so sweet. They could do more to brighten the actual restaurant up. It's lacking character, as was Gianna's. I'm sure I'll give it another try the next time I'm in Philly.
(4)
Angelica C.

how do I thank you for your wonderful service yesterday when I called desperate from Omni Hotels and got my amazing vegan pizza to save me after a carnivorous wedding with nothing for me to eat? lol...thank you so much!! I'm so looking forward to visit Philly again just to taste your delicious pizza!!!
(5)
Bryan P.

like this place quite a bit, but our return visit was a little underwhelming. will definitely come back, though.
(4)
Alyssa Jo G.

really amazing vegan food for vegans or non-vegans. most vegan pizzas focus too much on recreating a cheese flavor that they lose out on the crust and sauce, but not blackbird, they make a well rounded pizza. personal favorites are the margarita pizza, cubano sandwich and the ceasar salad. also they should think about not using disposable plates and utensils.
(5)
Suzanne D.

Philly cheesesteaks: excellent. Pizza: excellent, with no funny aftertaste -- the best I've had. Fries: OK, it took them a very long time to make them, so ask first. Garlic bread: not worth it. This is a very casual place pizza/sandwich shop that is very worthwhile for the cheesesteaks and pizza.
(4)
Robert R.

I've been to this place numerous times, and it never disappoints. I love practically everything on the menu, but my favorite is probably the "tuna" salad wrap made with chic peas. This place is vegan heaven on earth :)
(5)
John D.

My wife and I had seitan cheesesteaks for lunch, one day, and brought home several pizza slices to have for dinner (and, ultimately, breakfast). Fresh off the grill, we each scalded our mouths on the cheesesteaks before deciding to wait for the filling to cool a little bit. The cheesesteak was creamy and cheesy and just about everything you could want it to be (except beef-tasting). The faux meat doesn't have a terribly strong flavor on its own and, as a result, often ends up being overpowered by the daiya cheese (enough to coat everything in the sandwich, but not too much) and delicious bread and onions and peppers. The occasional bite with a bunch of seitan is a delight, though. Our slices were cold, but a few minutes in the oven heated them up wonderfully. We shared slices of their "yukon," "nacho," and "bbq" pizza. The yukon pizza features slivers of potato plus some rosemary and oil--no cheese or sauce. This sounds like a terrible idea for a pizza, but it turns out to be fantastic. Unsurprisingly, the nacho slice tasted like nachos (and darn good nachos, at that). BBQ was, of the three, the most "disappointing," as there wasn't a terribly strong barbeque flavor to the slice we had, but it was still a delicious slice of pizza (even the cornmeal-crusted portobello mushrooms was fun, and I don't care for mushrooms, usually).
(4)
Jaime S.

It was great trying a few of the different exotic pizzas here, as well as a veggie cheesesteak (which was awesome). The food was excellent. But the staff is completely nonplussed with was annoying, as if I was bothering them by asking a question or ordering food. How about a SMILE?
(4)
Athenaeus N.

First, I'm not vegan or vegetarian, although admittedly I rarely eat meat when I eat at home. Now that's out of the way, my wife and I recently had lunch here on a whim and this place has some seriously delicious food. I ordered the roasted eggplant grinder with a side of the chickpea salad and my wife had a side salad and a slice of the haymaker. Both items were excellent. The crust on the pizza was crispy, the toppings fresh and flavorful. The sandwich was very satisfying - I love roasted veggies - and I would gladly bathe in the chickpea salad. Also, I expected to get the standard tiny side portion of the chickpea salad (you know, like a tablespoon in a tiny plastic cup) but instead they give you something like 6-8 ounces of the stuff, maybe more - it's quite a lot really. The only complaint I have is that the cheese doesn't really turn me on. I know it's vegan cheese and all, and it wasn't offensive, but I could just as well do without. At any rate I'll be back, I have to try the tofu cubano. Madness.
(4)
Jennifer K.

I'm sad to say I didn't really like it and I was sooo excited about an all vegan Pizza place. In theory I love it, in reality it fell short. To me, it was devoid of sauce and the toppings tasted artificial. I didn't get my first or second choice because they were out, which doesn't upset me but maybe I didn't pick wisely on my third choice, because I'm not really a fan of mock-meat even though I am a vegetarian. I will give it a second chance because I like supporting vegan establishments and maybe I'll get my first choice next time.
(3)
Alison H.

Got the South Philly! and Fries(of course) SOOO GOOOD!! and Virgils root beer is the best
(5)
John N.

Being in what was once Gianna's, but now isn't, was a little bit weird at first. To be honest though, it still looks pretty much the same - just cleaner and more put together. The layout is identical though, so it still felt like the same place I have been going to for years. I haven't been in since Gianna's vegan cred came into question after egg whites were apparently found in some of their food. Gianna's was notorious for awful customer service, and that distinction fortunately left with the name. We got our food pretty quickly, and I overheard the cook talking to a couple about how me makes some of the stuff (he noted his enjoyment in cooking for non-vegan food snobs). But he really seemed to be into what he was doing, which I think is awesome. The food itself was awesome! I got the BBQ portabello hoagie thing and a slice of the "sausage pepperoni" pizza. The pizza was insane - I felt like I couldn't shovel it into my mouth fast enough to keep up with my palette's demand. The cheese was super melty (I assume it was Daiya) and the sauce distribution was perfect. The crust was super crunchy and crispy. The portabello sandwich wasn't quite as good, but it was still awesome all the same. The only bummer is that this place is pretty expensive, and isn't really the cheap vegan alternative I was hoping for. If they can manage to lower their prices, they might be able to snub out Govinda's as Philly's go-to quick vegan spot. So aside from lower prices, the only improvement I can suggest is a menu that more closely resembles that of a regular pizzeria. My fingers are crossed for "chicken" wings at some point!
(4)
Boogey K.

I am not a vegan and I this is one of the finest pizzas I have ever tasted. I have had almost everything on the menu and I have not been disappointed. I even saw Splinter and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles eating here. However, Shredder stopped in for the Yukon and it was totally awkward! Long story short, they worked it out over the Fungi Pizza. True Story.
(5)
Jamie R.

The BBQ portobello sandwich is fantatic - it's cooked in chunks that have the texture of barbecued chicken - and the desserts are delicious. Pizza is good - I prefer a tomato pie (cheeseless, even vegan cheese) and hope they will soon offer them. Looking forward to trying the tofu cubano next time. My son loved the organic root beer! PS - Not long after I wrote this review, they added three types of vegan wings. They are incredible, especially the rootbeer barbecue wings. I've driven across the city to try them.
(5)
Maria S.

The pizza is sooooo good. I love the crust! I don't normally spend this kind of money on pizza but for this place I will make an exception. The slices are huge. Only downside for me is that I have to go pick it up because they don't deliver to my neighborhood. I totally understand though...the delivery dude is on a bike which is a nice touch!
(5)
Andrea R.

I went here today with my brother. We both got cheesesteaks and a pepperoni pie. The pizza was amazing. Perfect dough, great sauce, daiya cheese and the best pepperoni ever. It's awesome to be able to go to a pizzeria and get a huge selection of delicious vegan pies. I want to try all varieties. The cheesesteak was really good, my only complaint was the roll. I was expecting/wanting a soft amoroso style long roll, but they use a ciabatta like situation, which I found to be too thick and hard and took focus from the filling. Which was perfect. I love the filling! It was super thin sliced seitan with perfectly grilled onion and mushroom. The flavor was really good. I cant wait to try the cakes, other pizzas sandwiches, and cole slaw. Im pretty pumped for the coleslaw. Im just so happy to have an all vegan pizza/sandwich shop here, and I encourage everyone to support it! If youre vegan this is a must try, and if youre not you should check it out for a tasty and familiar introduction to vegan fare.
(5)
Dorthy d.

I give it one star only because I did not even get a chance to eat. I travel quite some time to get there and I was really excited however I was totally turned off by how dirty it was. I mean extremely dirty... at the time there was only half of one pizza and a slice of another. I came after what I'm sure was a really busy lunch time so possibly this is nothing but a case of bad timing and a really difficult day. I was willing to drive so far cause I'll go to any lengths to have vegan food and support vegan restaurant's. That's why I hesitated to write such a review without even having had the pizza but honestly I was so blown away by the lack of cleanliness sad face.... because there are so many great reviews on Mockingbird I will most likely stop in another time and see if I have the same experience or feeling everyone deserves a second chance and it's possible I did catch him when a bad day it was totally hot and I'm sure was completely busy but I just couldn't get myself up to eating that day.
(1)
Tina D.

This place is fabulous. I've never had better vegan food. In fact, they may have some of the best pizza I've ever eaten. The cheese pizza is superbly seasoned, cheesy and the crust is fantastic. I also love the Yukon pizza. If you haven't tried it, you should. Taters on pizza dough with some olive oil and herbs...it's divine. I think it could use a little kick though. Do try their cream soda, it's in the little fridge by the counter. Can't remember the name of the brand but it is delicious! As a vegetarian who has a really hard time even considering becoming a vegan, I can honestly say that if Blackbird was located near my house, I'd probably be a vegan. They have so many options I have yet to try, I'm always excited to go back. The inside of the place leaves a lot to be desired, very plain and drab but the staff is friendly and the music is good. Do yourself a favor, vegan or otherwise, stop into Blackbird and get yourself a slice.
(4)
Christine L.

For a place that opened less than a month ago, this place has it's stuff together pretty well. I feel confident that after it's open for a while my rating will rise to a solid 4. We split a pepperoni slice, a potato slice and a taco slice and all 3 were good. I'm not a big fan of vegan cheese, but daiya is definitely the one that I like the most and I liked how they didn't put tons of it on the pizza so it was more of a complement to the other flavors instead of overpowering the slice. I also thought the dough and sauce were really good. I didn't try any of the desserts, but the cakes looked mouth watering. I will definitely be back and I'm excited to taste the cheesesteak and the bbq eggplant sandwiches.
(3)
aki b.

black bird singing in the dead of night....lol, sorry couldn't resist....okay on to the review....maybe it's something about the locations that inspires sheer slackery...or maybe it's the vegan/vegetarian innate disposition...but despite the cheerful staff the service here is dmv slow...this is coming from a vegan poser and a card carrying slacker...so if i am calling service slow then it is slooooooooooow....i've waited for close to 20 minutes for a eggplant grinder...twice...the second time it was not worth the wait....also it is vampir-ish cold in this place...bring your snuggie because you will definitely need it....and faux amish heaters weren't helping in anyway.... and finally the music was tad too loud...bring it down a notch fellows...the slow service, the cold and loud music is a headache in the making...but despite my crummy review i say visit and judge for yourself...maybe i'm just hyper picky...maybe
(3)
Lia B.

omg stop now they have wings. blackbird has become the vegan pizza benchmark nationwide. i hate that they deliver to my home in such a timely fashion b/c im just getting chubbier and chubbier.
(5)
Meg S.

Blackbird is that kind of hole-in-the wall neighborhood pizza joint that makes you feel a little out of place. I walked in and got the "haymaker" and a chicken parm. So the haymaker pizza was absolutely huge (2x the largest slice I've had in my life) and cost about $4.50; not bad but also not the best vegan pizza I've had in the past year. Surprisingly, the chicken parm was fantastic! I'd highly recommend this to anyone-vegan or not. For $8, I had two huge meals, so pretty good value.
(4)
Kaitlin L.

So. I am neither a vegan. Nor am I a huge pizza fan. BUT if pizza tasted like it does at Blackbird Pizzeria at every pizza joint, it might be the only food I ever consume. Seriously. What dark magic is going on in that deliciously crispy dough? What secret ingredient do they have to make the funghi pizza so craveworthy? I was completely blown away. The funghi pizza and the chickpea parm had me smiling like it was Christmas. Both tasted better than their traditionally meat/egg/cheese filled counterparts. I honestly cannot wait to go back and try more items on the menu. Absolutely fantastic.
(5)
Alex G.

I LOVE pizza and Blackbird's is excellent. I do eat cheese so I'm pretty picky when it comes to vegan cheese, but theirs (Daiya) totally works. My favorite pizza is the Haymaker, and one of the employees told me that its secret is a garlic butter they use on it. I first had it a few weeks ago and I reminisced about it for days. I also love their chickpea Parmesan sandwich. I didn't especially like the wings, but I know others who love them.
(4)
Albie F.

Strolled into Blackbird Pizzeria just before closing on a Friday night and got the last slice of pizza, literally. Turned out to be a Popeye slice of pizza for only a few bucks and nice vegetarian pizza with spinach, olives, and mushrooms. Wish I could have tried some of their other types of pizza.
(4)
Shannon R.

BBQ PIZZA! BBQ PIZZA! OH YES! I can't believe I am currently 3000 miles from the best vegan pizzeria on earth. My heart aches at the thought. What makes them the best? I have plenty of vegan pizza options in LA, after all.... NUMBER ONE: Pizza by the slice. $4. AND IT'S THE SIZE OF YOUR FACE. Bigger, probably. NUMBER TWO: Amazing, inventive options. Nacho pizza, with avocados too numerous to count? Why, yes please. More of a fun-guy? Mushrooms and truffle oil galore. NUMBER THREE: No processed fake meats on the entire menu. They make use of seitan, portobellos, eggplant, and tofu, which I prefer 1000xs more than "chicken" or "veggie-steak." NUMBER FOUR: They have Dry Soda, aka the only soda worth drinking. NUMBER FIVE: The people watching is insane. From soccer moms to biker boys, Blackbird brings everyone together. And there's lots of people watching to be had because seating is plentiful. As for this BBQ pizza I can't stop screaming about? Fried portobellos, red onion, daiya, and glorious BBQ sauce make the best pizza I've ever had, even in my cheese-eatin' days. Why don't people fry portobellos more often?! I'm already counting down to my next visit east.
(5)
Daniel H.

Oof. I'm afraid I'm going to have to be brutal here... If you've seen my other pizza reviews, you know that I grew up eating the good stuff in New York. Vegan or not, if you call yourself a pizzeria, you had better serve up the goods. That said, Blackbird's pizza didn't deliver. We had a mushroom slice and a pepperoni slice. The toppings were good, even the vegan pepperoni. The vegan cheese? Fail. The sauce? I'm not sure it was even there - fail. The crust? Not memorable. To get a spattering of Blackbird's offerings, we also ordered the cheese steak. The only vegetarian (also available as vegan) cheese steak I had before was at Govinda's. Time to see what the competition was like. Result? Disappointed. Our sandwich might have been more divided than the the US during the Civil War. Half had the shredded seitan and cheese, the other half had the onions and mushrooms. The seitan and cheese was good, and the mushrooms and onions were good, but if you're going to serve a sandwich, be sure that both halves have a good proportion of the ingredients. All in all, I can't say I'd make my way back to Blackbird again, unless I was entertaining some vegan friends who really wanted to try vegan pizza.
(2)
Gerry S.

The Cubano has become our undisputed favorite though we also really like the haymaker and many of their other offerings. The Vegan Treats sweets are also amazing. Blackbird has been our go to place since it was Giovanni's years ago. We absolutely love the food. Unfortunately, lately, I've been a bit turned off by the cleanliness. It's a pizzaria. I can get past dirty floors and the like, but there was one thing that really bothered me. I saw an exhaust fan on the back wall that was above a prep table. The fan was so dirty that the dust build up could be seen moving from 10 yards away. The only solace I have is that some of the best food comes from holes in the wall and shitty little food carts.
(4)
Kate S.

I ate here a couple weeks ago after learning about them through the best vegan cheesesteak contest. My boyfriend and I both ordered cheesesteaks and shared an order of vegan wings. The sauce on the vegan wings was very good!! I thought they were really great, maybe because I haven't had chicken wings in almost two years but he seemed to think they were just okay. In any case, they were still delicious. The cheesesteaks. Amazing. First the rolls... They were so crispy on the outside and soft in the middle... Just perfectly cooked. They came with peppers and onions and sometimes the flavor of toppings gets lost in the meat of a real cheesesteak from what I can remember, but not in this case. I loved that you could really taste the flavor of the peppers and onions! A great sandwich on every level. Then we splurged even more and shared a cookie. We had the blackout cookie-- cocoa, with crushed coffee beans. Whoa! It was so amazing with each bite. And moist. I was kind of worried because they are sitting out on the counter in jars but I was pleasantly surprised. I have been dreaming about it ever since. We can't wait to go back and try more menu items!
(5)
Val R.

Finally made it into try this vegan pizza. We ordered some slices from the pies that were sitting out. We also ordered the habanero wings. They came w a cucumbery sauce that was delightful. The pizza was good. Nice chewy crust. We got the plain marinara, balboa, patate & the haymaker. Our fave was def the haymaker. The rest were also good but something about the haymaker was really special. I wish the staff who cooked would cover their giant fuzzy beards though.
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Eva G.

The food is AMAZING but the service is terrible. I am vegan and love going to vegan restaurants so of course I come here to eat. The food is so good that I think about it on a weekly basis. The service though... IT'S JUST TERRIBLE! I am talking about the cashiers not the cooks. The cashiers have NEVER greeted me, they make you feel like you are bothering them. It's truly disappointing. You would think they'd love working in a vegan spot that is such a hit here in Philly, but nope. They look miserable.
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Reid C.

Blackbird has good pizza. I liked it. I'm not a vegan but I appreciate any food that tastes good. Just don't assume that because it's vegan food that it's healthy. It's really not. I had a vegan cheesesteak with my pizza that was greasier than most. The service was a little lackluster as the people working there seemed pissed off. Still, I don't let minor flubs undermine the experience if the food is good. People who do that I consider to be morons.
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Peter G.

I enjoyed this place, but, honestly, the sandwiches were not a good deal. They were three times the price of a large slice of pizza, and they were quite small. In fact, three slices of pizza would have been great! The pizzas all looked delicious, and, boy, did it smell great walking into the restaurant. I will admit that the sandwich (I had the Cubano) was good, I wish it were a few dollars cheaper. The decor was sparse, but it was clean and had more seating than I was expecting.
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Dan V.

This review will be written during my experience with Blackbird Pizzeria. 4:38pm: Ordered the cheese steak and cheese fries, and an Honest Tea. I asked the lady on the phone if she likes the cheese steak or the 'Ringer' sandwich more and she went with cheese steak. She had to think for a moment though, and that's a good sign. 6:12pm: Food STILL ISN'T HERE WTF I JUST GOT PAID AND HAVEN'T EATEN IN THE PAST THREE DAYS AHHHHHHH SHOULD I EAT A YOGURT AT MY JOB SO I DON'T DIE? 6:13pm: I called the joint and the same lady answered. I said "I'm calling to check on my delivery" and she said "It's on it's way" and hung up, no apology, no checking to see where he was, nothing. I'm assuming she's a vegan and professionalism and politeness both have dairy. 6:26pm: I just opened a Dannon yogurt and I'm about to start crying in it because my stomach is eating itself. Can you go blind from hunger? My eyes feel weird and this computer screen isn't helping. 6:34pm: OK it's obvious I'm very impatient but I'm keeping myself distracted by thinking about what that lady on the phone is doing right now. I bet she's telling her friends about how some moron called and asked which sandwich was better and she said the cheese steak. Her friends howl with laughter, exclaiming, "Everyone knows the Ringer sandwich trumps the cheese steak. What an idiot". She then throws a dart at my picture. 6:40pm: I just finished writing the entry from 6:34pm 6:42pm: I called back, the woman answered and I lied and told her I'm leaving work soon. She said, "I didn't talk to you before, what's your name?" Oh-no. There's two women with a very similar voice. Now I feel bad because this woman was a bit more helpful (a VERY SMALL BIT). She said, "He's out with it now. He only had two deliveries". I asked her if she could actually track him down and she agreed, and apologized. I got an apology!!!!!! I wish you could eat an apology and be full :( 6:59pm: Food came. It was the wrong order. I called and they said he will come back and bring the right food. The delivery guy was actually apologetic and nice, so I tipped him well because it seemed like he was the only who cared about anything. Also, Blackbird has agreed to give me a free cheeses steak and fries on my next delivery. 7:10pm: Got the right food! Ate it! It was cold and crappy! UPDATE: One week later, 1/30, I called to claim my free cheese steak delivery. The manager told me that they got rid of their courier delivery because it wasn't going well (!!!) and they use a third party called "TryCaviar". They cant apply my credit to delivery, they won't pay for my delivery, they won't refund me. I'm not using my wonderful legs to walk to your garbage restaurant and get another crap-steak. The management here seriously doesn't give a fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuÂ**. Again, the delivery guy was nice. Management terrible, food overrated. I drank a glass of milk out of spite.
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Steven W.

One of my co-workers had ordered a pizza from here last night called "the haymaker", Seitan sausage, red onions, garlic butter, tomato sauce, daiya cheese and fresh oregano. When I tell you I never had a pizza like this before I mean it, it was honestly amazing. I don't usual eat at vegan/vegetarian restaurants because simply... I'm not vegan or vegetarian but I'm will definitely eat here again to try what else they have to offer. This is coming from a daily pizza eater. Lol
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Gaby C.

What I can say about Blackbird is that it is perhaps MY FAVORITE vegan joint I've ever been to! If I lived in Philly, I would probably come here about three times a week and give them all my extra money, but since I don't, I make it a thing to visit every time I am in Philly (even if I order the same thing for days in a row). Everything I've ever tried from here is to die for, the pizza and wings, but I have to speak about my ultimate favorite, the Seitan Cheesesteak. Omg, now I am dreaming and drooling about this dish! I don't care if you are a meat eater and against vegan food, if you do not try this, you are missing out in life! This is everything and more a girl can want, this is the kind of food I live for. I love Blackbird Pizzeria and I cannot wait to go back!
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Katie O.

I just visited a friend in Philly, a friend who has been vegan for years and therefore has tried basically every vegan joint that the city has to offer, and she could not stop raving about Blackbird Pizzeria. So, naturally, we go here for dinner after strolling down South Street-- and WOW! I was not let down! I ordered the Seitan Cheesesteak, and also had a bite of her chickpea salad. Both were amazing. The flavors in the cheesesteak were out of this world! I would eat it every day or breakfast, lunch, and dinner-- I'm not even joking. Do yourself a favor and eat here, don't even think twice about going somewhere else!
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Chelsea D.

It's a shame that the owners/management did a poor job hiring the last few years- a bunch of younger kids that don't care about the once amazing establishment. They messed up my order on 2 separate occasions and the one occasion really did it for me- when I brought up that my order was not complete to the young female employee she gave me a nasty remark and rolled her eyes right in front of my fiancÃ© and I! I was annoyed - you pay a pretty penny to eat there and then to have your order wrong and a non compliant staff to fix it is just outlandish to me. I used to love this place years ago when they gave you fuller portions and the staff was energetic and fun with the customers.
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Jess P.

Supreme veggie pizza was amazing and the philly cheese steak was pretty damn good too. we will be back.
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Atul G.

I had the "Popeye" with two types of faux chicken wings -- can I just say DELICIOUS!?!?! I am not a vegan (but do appreciate vegan/vegetarian foods) and thought this pizza was fresh, tasty with a really flavorful crust. The faux chicken wings were covered in a tasty sauce. Will definitely try the other faux meats and fake cheese pizza varieties and this seitan cheesesteak... am thinking about going there tomorrow in fact!
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Kristina S.

Blackbird has some of my favorite vegan food EVER. Nowhere I've ever been has vegan pizza anything like Blackbird. They're amazing!! So, here's the low-down.... Crust --- Very thin crust, which I love! If you're a thick crust person, they do have some thicker Sicilian pizzas, but they're definitely a thin crust joint. Cheese --- OMG. *dies* They use mozzarella and cheddar Daiya, and it's AWESOME. They also have their own in-house "cheese wiz" that they put on cheesesteaks and cheese fries (You can pick Daiya or wiz on your steak). Sandwiches --- It hurts my heart that they don't offer the Chickpea Parm sandwich anymore, but the Seitan Cheesesteak is THE BEST. Closely followed by the Tofu Cubano. I also like the new fried chicken sandwich (I can't remember the name of it right now), but it's VERY heavy. Fries --- I'm actually not a big fan of the fries here, but everyone else is! haha. I do really like the cheese fries, but the plain fries alone are just too flimsy and soggy for me. Also, chili cheese fries. Get them. Salads --- I've actually only had the Caesar salad here. Warning: It tastes nothing like Caesar. But it's still good anyway! Just know going in that it won't be Caesar! lol My favorites of everything are the Haymaker, Fungi, Brunchbird, Seitan Cheesesteak, Pepperoni, and Cheese Fries. :) And as for the staff, pretty much everyone is awesome! The staff does turn over (although not as quickly as some places), and there happens to be one girl there now who clearly hates everything and everyone in life. But with the exception of her, everyone is really nice and awesome! They'll get to recognize you and they're super nice. Five stars! Go Blackbird! :)
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Jsh R.

First visit to this place, I've heard a lot about it in the past 3 years. Today we had the buffalo wings, the nacho pizza, the seitan cheesesteak and a root beer which is made by Maine Root. Their menu is relatively small, but has lots of options and given the size of their space I wouldn't expect more than what they have. Everything was really good. We got the wings first, holy crap they were spicy but delicious and the texture was on point. The cheese steak followed right behind, the sub roll was amazing itself. The mixture of chopped, well seasoned seitan with onions and peppers was perfect. The sauce was good, I personally would've liked a little more cheese sauce but no complaints here. No wonder they were awarded best cheese steak. The pizza came a few minutes later, it was topped with nacho goodies - caramelized onions, jalapenos, cheddar cheese and avocado. I was too stuffed from the other food to eat more than a slice at the restaurant, but we were able to get a box to go no problem. Oh yeah, we got one of the cookies, I don't know if they make them but it was good too! The timing and service were fine and reasonable. I knew beforehand a knew right off the bat upon entering that the restaurant has the punk/hipster/alt scene vibe and staff. Even though I was dressed all nice for an interview they were not rude or anything like that, which is something I know can occur at similar places. They deserve the awards and recognition they receive. My two small critiques is just keeping up on appearance and cleanliness, nothing stuck out and I know its tough keeping up with some things but I know it can put some people off more than others. The only other thing was that we had a few burned crispies in our diseases, again not a huge deal but an easy fix. We will definitely be back!
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Elise S.

Five years of veganism and multiple visits to black bird; my recent "eat in"visit on 10/25/14 screams OMG, What happened to Black Bird? This place is dirty with loud obnoxious music and the staff are unprofessional, unkempt and appear to hate working while displaying absolutely no customer service. For example, I had to clean the table myself and one of the cook's pants were ripped near the crotch (noticed this after ordering and consuming the food); Very unappetizing! I do not want my food prepared by someone who looks like they don't bathe or with long beards. The blonde female behind the counter rolls her eyes when approached (like why are there to answer menu questions or to be off putting to customers)? Okay so far we have awful decorum, grit & terrible customer service. The food was equally as unappealing. The small cheese pizza was overcooked to the point of black crust. Why would you serve completely black crust? The burnt bottom of the pizza had burnt remnants; like seriously clean the pizza oven. The Dirty tables, chairs and floor it's now to safe to assume the kitchen area is just as nasty. We also ordered a calzone, habanero wings, a Cubano & side of chickpea. I do not recommend the calzone but the Cubano is very good. My husband had the wings and chickpea and he said both were very tasty. However, he became ill on the ride home with an upset stomach. Black Bird's dining area, the cooks, rest room and sink area all need a deep cleaning and maybe a visit from Gordon Ramsey for a rescue before I ever entertain a return trip. This is really terrible as there are not many vegan friendly eateries with cleanliness and customer service adjustments black bird has the makings of the perfect vegan eatery.
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Taylor R.

Do you like pizza? Have you been on a lifelong search for the perfect slice? Your search ends here. Experience a perfect, orgasmically crispy bite of flavor explosion. Yes they're "Vegan", but just in their case I'll surrender carnivorous fixation in favor of their "healthy" alternative. They're that good. The Funghi Pizza is super crispy, slathered in enough garlic butter to kill Dracula, super creamy and lusciously melty Daiya cheese, and then is covered in Truffle Oil marinated mushrooms. Oh yeah, it basically is the Brad Pitt of pizza. It will seduce you with every bite until your toes curl in happiness. The Balboa is a flavor extravaganza. Sausage flavored Seitan, peppery arugula, Daiya ricotta, pesto...just put it in your mouth! Enough teasing, go get your Blackbird fix. Unlike your one night stands, this won't be a disappointment.
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Foodie G.

Love this vegan spot. I dream about the mushroom pizza with a side of Kale.
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Rah D.

Damn good pizza choice. You have the option to buy by the slice as well. The mushroom slice is slammin. Also indulge in the chesse fries. Didn't try the sandwiches because they are soy. I am sure very tasty though. They also have interesting vegan cookies. Who wants to grab a slice?
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John C.

Stopped in on my lunch break just to try something new. They have a large selection of different pies to choose from. I went with the Haymaker and Brunchbird. Both were delicious. In fact this was some of the best pizza I've ever had, vegan or non-vegan. The staff was also friendly. I would definitely come back!
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Sid P.

I'm hard to please. This place is a vegan junk food lover's dream. Lots of intriguing pizza options.. besides the menu choices they usually have special slices like mac & cheese on a Sicilian crust. I only wish they did deep dish/pan style too. Sandwiches are even better than the pizza. Try the Cubano. Wings are some of the best I've had - esp. the Root Beer BBQ with pineapple/jalepeno relish. Used to have Vegan Treats for dessert but they make their own cookies now, which are actually better than VT cookies (but maybe not better than the peanut butter brownies). Staff were always cool to me. And sweet Youth of Today throwback shirts for only $10.
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Tricia M.

I have been to Blackbird twice. Once was about 6 months ago and again last weekend. When I visited last time, I was madly in love with their vegan cheesesteak. I couldn't wait to go back and get it! It was my first stop on my list. But, I was very disappointed this trip. They changed their cheese to be a "cheese sauce" (before it was more like melted cheese), and though that's more "classic" cheesesteak, it was just too salty. Also it was literally the greasiest thing I've ever eaten in my whole life (like even when I used to eat meat). I ate it, but I had to bathe in their sink afterward. Really not what I wanted. The service was friendly and fast, and the pizza did look really good. Wish I had gotten that instead. So if you go to Blackbird, you may want to steer clear of the cheesesteak and get a yummy vegan pizza instead.
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Brian R.

The vegan cheesesteak will blow your mind. I stopped eating real cheesesteaks about two years ago and if I had know about this place I would have stopped long before. Everything about the cheesesteak is authentic. The bread, vegan whiz, and seitan are spot on.
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Lisa L.

Excellent food and surprisingly vegan. My favorite is the chickpea tuna wrap which tastes like tuna and like chickpeas at the same time. It's not what I would consider a healthy vegan restaurant but it's more the give me my old favorites but without animal products. My only problem is deciding which to have. You could totally binge here.
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Chloe L.

So delicious! I've only had the cheesesteak so far, can't wait to try the other things on the menu!
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Justin B.

As a Philadelphia resident I'm sure you've heard the age old question..."Yo bro, where's the best cheese steak?" Well I'm no vegetarian but honestly I think the vegetarian cheese steak at Blackbird is the best cheese steak in the city. I've had both Pat's and Geno's and they are the McDonalds of cheese steaks. This place has changed hands a few times since I've lived in the city but it's always had stellar food. I highly suggest going here if you have not tried it. Especially if you have a friend or family visiting and want to take them out to show them around Philadelphia. It's right off south street so you could use it for shopping fuel.
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Desiree R.

Let me start by saying that I use to LOVE Blackbird, and they would have received 5 stars from me if they never got rid of the Wingwich! This sandwich was awesome, it included their famous vegan "chicken" wings tossed in your choice of barbecue sauce, coleslaw, a pesto sauce, avocado, and more on a very tasty roll... No clue why they would have gotten rid of that, but whatevs. When I asked for something similar, the usually sarcastic/assholish (unless the owner is around) short dark-haired cashier guy dismissively suggested the Picnic Basket (or something like that) which ended up tasting more like a potato salad sandwich and NOTHING like a Wingwich. I'm not even into potatoes that much... But to give the cashier guy credit, his attitude does seem to have improved these days :). Anyways... my new "go to" sandwich would have to be the Seitan Cheesesteak, which some days can seem too mushy, salty, or undercooked. Also the Haymaker Pizza became a close second fave for me and my boyfriend. Blackbird will always be on our list of vegan lunch spots, but definitely not number one until they resurrect the WINGWICH!!! smfh The chickpea "tuna" is rather yummy too.
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Christine B.

I've been wanting to try Blackbird for a long time, but somehow it just never happened. I finally fixed this mistake when I was recently in the area. I went in knowing I was going to get the veggie wrap, but while I was waiting they put out a Haymaker pie, so I grabbed a slice of that as well. The veggie wrap was good, but the veggies needed more seasoning. It didn't taste like it had any salt or pepper. I guess they depend on the mustard for flavor, which was good, but I still think the vegetables needed a little something. I only ate half, so maybe after the vegetables have some time to meld together it will be better. The pizza was amazing. I was a little wary of the daiya cheese, but besides the texture being a little strange, I didn't mind it. I loved the seitan sausage and the overall total lack of grease on the pizza. I will absolutely be going back or ordering delivery.
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Harris S.

Great place for food! I wasn't sure exactly what the seiton stuff was (its a gluten-based product) which is what the wings are made of. Since its vegan, there was a cheese substitute on the pizza which was surprisingly cheese-like. I was with three friends and we got the funghi pizza which had mushrooms and truffle oil and was great! Definitely a great pick for South street. Great place for friends and would definitely come back. Awesome and nice staff. You order at the counter and get it served to you at your table.
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Zachary H.

Ridiculously good vegan "cheese steak". Can easily go up against Geno's, Pat's, Tony Luke's, you name it... this thing is a dripping mess with more flavor than the 'real' thing. Will absolutely be back!
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Sabrina B.

The absolute best in vegan pizza! Everything we've tried from Blackbird has been great - sandwiches, wings, you name it; but the pizza is what we go back for. New York Style that makes you forget it's vegan and makes me remember my childhood. One complaint is that there isn't a whole lot of seating, and don't go here expecting a fancy atmosphere - it's pretty bare bones. But you weren't going for the scenery, were you? Go for the awesome pizza :)
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Leslie J.

A quick trip to Philadelphia and a vegan tour guide lead us to this amazing pizza location. As a New Yorker I am suspicious of lots of things but most of all Pizza. Blackbird was above and beyond the best vegan Pizza I have had the opportunity of investigating and devouring. I loved the downtown location and I super loved the dive rock star feel of the place. Nothing flashy going on because who needs all that when the pizza holds up all on its own. the Boyfriend and I got a small Nacho and Fungi pizza and both were delicious. The cheese was creamy and the toppings were fresh. I recommend this place to visitors and locals alike.
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Wendy C.

The best vegan pizza I have ever tried. The haymaker was absolutely amazing. I brought it back to work and all of my vegan coworkers went nuts. It had just the right amount of garlic. The crust was just the perfect thinness. I also tried the Philly cheese steak while is on this crunchy chewy hoagie bun. It's a little bit greasy but I did not mind it. Lastly, I tried the beet salad. It had caramelized onions and beets in assorted colors. It was a really tasty and unique salad. I will be getting all of these items again plus the wings.
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Jennifer C.

No worries here, fellow vegans. Pizza and desserts. All safe- all delicious. What else is to there to say?
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Joanne T.

I'm giving this recent visit 3 stars. I received the worst news ever when i was ordering take out sunday afternoon. NO MORE YUKON PIZZA. I was so devastated! This was the best pizza they offered. I asked why and they stated they had menu changes. Well bring it back! I'll take the yukon over the pepperoni. I tried to like the pepperoni but my heart was set on the yukon. I ordered the cubano, the portion was huge so i saved the half for football sunday. The guy had the cheesteak and it was hot and yummy. But please oh please bring back the potato!
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Jenny V.

Vegan Pizzeria Pizzas in order of favorite: Funghi: assorted exotic mushrooms, fresh thyme, truffle oil, garlic butter, mozzarella style daiya cheese - flavorful and savory. Brunchbird: tofu scramble, crispy seitan bacon, sauteed spinach, garlic butter, daiya cheese - the tofu scramble made me think of scrambled eggs, which I've never had. So was super fun. Haymaker: seitan sausage, red onions, garlic butter, tomato sauce, daiya cheese, fresh oregano - my least favorite, but still very tasty. Kitchen Sink Cookie-Tasty and exciting cookie, with a mix of coconut oats and chocolate chips. Breakfast Cookie-My favorite. Its like a super fancy rice crispy treat/cookie. Would definitely get this again
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Jared B.

Great little place, for some reason I was expecting a larger venue but this was fine, and reasonable for a downtown location. We were in here around 6 last Sunday for dinner and enjoyed the habanero chicken wings -- spicy, crunchy, and tasty. The Philly Cheesesteak was really what I came for, though. A visit to Philly could not be complete without one, especially for this vegan. WOW. Their seitan is very well-seasoned, shredded to perfection, sauteed with onions and some mushrooms, and they melt the daiya cheese phenomenally. I've never enjoyed daiya like this before (normally it isn't melted, I only like it in a sauce melted down) so I was reluctant but soon enjoyed it. They make their seitan IN-HOUSE (who does this?! probably one of ten places on the entire east coast) and I could not be more impressed. The staff, two beautiful ladies, were attentive and helpful. My reservations lie in their system (the iPad register was not especially swift) and that their food took 15-20 minutes. This was even before the crowd arrived after 630. It is awesome to see an all-veg place fill up on a Sunday, yet I'm sure some people waited half an hour for food...this needs to be remedied for a casual restaurant to continue to appeal to omnivores. I'll be back to try an inventive sandwich soon.
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G C.

I knew it was vegan friendly and all that jazz but didn't realize that it was completely like that-- as in the menu has no animal products what so ever. Enjoyed the balboa specialty pizza which was delicious. The root beer bbq 'wings' were good and didn't realize it was seitan until three pieces in. The crust of pizza was really chewy which I liked, but thin. Would love to eat it again!
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Valerie N.

An all-vegan pizzeria where you can get vegan pizza by the slice?! Hell to the yes! And it's totally reasonably priced. $3 for a regular slice, which is enormous. A little extra for a slice with plentiful toppings. We tried a few of the different varieties available by the slice & loved them all, but especially (and unexpectedly) the Nacho pizza. They also had some Vegan Treats desserts available. The only thing that could have made it better would have been a few beers or wines by the glass.
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Dan S.

So we are new to having a milk sensitivity in the family and thus have been trying a bunch of vegan places. This place was pretty great. We had missed having pizza and there are some tremendous options here. As to the pizza let me first talk about the crust. Excellent and cooked to perfection with just the right amount of crispiness. We had the haymaker pizza and if I went back I think I would try something different. I'm not so crazy about the "fake" "cheese" but the sausage substitute fooled me. We also had the caesar salad which was tasty. The artichokes were a nice touch and I found myself wondering why I had not seen that in a Caesar salad before. We also tried two desserts, both of which were good. I would recommend the double fudge brownie. Definitely a mixed crowd with everything from families to skaters. That is part of the charm along with the alternative music. We'll be back for sure.
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Linda T.

who knew vegan pizza could be so tasty. if i didnt know, i would have never realized what this triangular piece of food in front of me was vegan. cheese was "cheesy", dough was crispy and thin. yummy!
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Pam S.

Vegan slices? I was sold the second I heard about it. All the pizzas I've had are brilliant, particularly love the Margarita-esque one with mozzie globs and basil. Omg. Or anything with BBQ on it. Or the sandwiches (note - these are usually quite filling!). It's pretty awful that the food is so reasonably priced - I end up grabbing a $2.50 big ole vegan cookie, making for a luxurious night! Ah, and the other terrible thing about this place is that once you go, you'll never want to eat pizza from anywhere else in Philly. A cruel world we live in, eh? I always think a test of a 'vegan' place (quotes for places that are /known/ for vegan-ness) by bringing along some omnis. A couple weeks ago, Blackbird passed with flying colors. Not that I should be surprised. //Vegan Cheesesteak Alert!// On the vegan cheesesteak front, I'm definitely a fan. The seitan is cut to be beef-esque, but not so beefy as to creep out longtime veggies. The cheese sauce seemed to be nutritional yeast-based, but less saucy than Govinda's cheese sauce.
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Suzy G.

We tend to order the same thing every time we go: The caesar salad, a plain pizza, buffalo wings, and a veggie pie. Even my kids who just like plain straight up pizza are good with the vegan daiya cheese. All very tasty and we know it is vegan and not to expect gooey dairy food. The caesar salad is so interesting and tasty. Had a mushroom pie last time, it was great but we didn't realize it was white and when we wanted some extra sauce, it was served cold. They said they didn't have a way to heat up the side sauce. Disappointing, and also that they insisted on charging extra for a tiny side dish of sauce. Some variety might be nice to the menu, perhaps if they had pasta dishes that could make things more interesting. For those who don't eat soy products, the presence of daiya cheese is really amazing ,but a lot of their sandwiches and other non pizza items either have soy or wheat gluten. Maybe more bean products would be good to satisfy the protein craving one gets after eating all of the carbs here. All in all a great place, especially for kosher. The kosher certificate is one of the more lenient but at least it offers a spot for those who do keep a certain level of kashrut. Much appreciate the washing cup for Jewish handwashing ritual purposes in the back sink.
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kathy d.

amazing often vegan pizza is disappointing. this is delicious. had the Caesar salad (w capers-yum), cheese fries, and funghi pizza. highly recommend.
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V T.

Was visiting Philly for the first time and heard about this place. Was able to jump off the big bus tour and walk a few blocks to get there. We were lucky that it wasn't too busy so we ordered a little bit of everything- tried the funghi pizza, seitan cheesesteak and the jalapeÃ±o wings. The pizza was amazing, my husband is not normally a fan of vegan cheese but we devoured it in seconds. The combination of thin crust, mushrooms and truffle oil was fantastic. The sandwich was equally yummy. Although I know it wasn't super healthy it was filling without being heavy. The vegan whiz on top was delicious. I liked the wings but they were just too spicy for us to finish however the side condiment was a great way to bring the heat down. I noticed some great salads and other pizzas being ordered. My only regret is that I don't live closer to be able to try all the other items on the menu.
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Rod S.

We ate there for the first time this weekend. We had a veggie supreme which was outstanding. Love the thin crust pizza, the toppings were perfect, and the price is great. We still have half the pizza left over and I can't wait for lunch when I can have the leftovers. Great place for Vegans!
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Jordo C.

Stopped here for lunch expecting a good slice, won't ever return because wackness. 1) They played death metal on the stereo the entire time. 2) It took them an interminably long time to make a caesar salad, which consisted of artichokes, capers, red onions, lettuce, croutons and some sort of mustardy dressing. Nice enough girl behind the counter, but I wanted to maim someone by the time I finished. The dulcet tones of Cannibal Corpse will do that to you. Serious, the proprietor should rethink the background music (I'm presuming he's even aware)... else why would you risk alienating even one customer? Anyway, yuck experience.
(1)
Kimba Z.

I was so hungry by the time we got here that I would have cast aside any quibbles, but oh my, pizza and subs and slaw -- and no questions or negotiating necessary! The vibe is non-fancy anti-bougie all the way, so it won't appeal to the Starbucks crowd. However, Blackbird is significantly cleaned up compared to Gianna's, its former incarnation. We had the rosemary potato pizza (chip-thin crispy slices of potato) and a Daiya cheese/seitan pepperoni one. Slices are large (all under $4), and one can provide lunch for an individual who is not overly gluttonous. That did not stop me from grabbing a Vegan Treats whoopie pie, after I found out the fluffy filling was peanut butter -- it tasted very similar to the Peanut Butter Bomb, which I long for on a weekly basis. We had planned to take it home, but oh well, in this weather? Might as well finish it. I immediately began planning how I could get back into Philly more often in order to try every item on the menu. It's not just all-vegan here, but there are options galore for various styles of vegan eaters. Daiya (pronounced day-uh, not die-uh if you are wondering) is not made with soy, so you don't have to worry about soy overload. There are several things made with just good old savory vegetables such as avocado and artichokes and portobellos. Whole pizzas range from $13 to $19, and all sandwiches are $8 or less. I can't imagine the huge shipments of Daiya cheese they must get in. They have chickpea salad to replace urges for tuna, and I think it it even better than tuna -- and is probably made with soy mayo (the king of which is Vegenaise). Next on my list: -- seitan cheese steak (thinly sliced seitan with grilled onions and peppers, crimini and white mushrooms, daiya cheese) -- tofu cubano (baked tofu, seitan pepperoni, pickles, caramelized onions, dijon aioli, daiya cheese) -- BBQ portobello (cornmeal crusted portobello, tangy bbq sauce, jalapeno peppers, creamy coleslaw) -- roasted eggplant grinder (roasted red pepper, marinated eggplant, fennel, broccoli rabe, roasted garlic butter, topped with daiya cheese and baked in the oven) How can these not appeal to carnivores? And isn't it cool that you can get fennel on your pizza?
(5)
Jamie R.

The BBQ portobello sandwich is fantatic - it's cooked in chunks that have the texture of barbecued chicken - and the desserts are delicious. Pizza is good - I prefer a tomato pie (cheeseless, even vegan cheese) and hope they will soon offer them. Looking forward to trying the tofu cubano next time. My son loved the organic root beer! PS - Not long after I wrote this review, they added three types of vegan wings. They are incredible, especially the rootbeer barbecue wings. I've driven across the city to try them.
(5)
Maria S.

The pizza is sooooo good. I love the crust! I don't normally spend this kind of money on pizza but for this place I will make an exception. The slices are huge. Only downside for me is that I have to go pick it up because they don't deliver to my neighborhood. I totally understand though...the delivery dude is on a bike which is a nice touch!
(5)
Andrea R.

I went here today with my brother. We both got cheesesteaks and a pepperoni pie. The pizza was amazing. Perfect dough, great sauce, daiya cheese and the best pepperoni ever. It's awesome to be able to go to a pizzeria and get a huge selection of delicious vegan pies. I want to try all varieties. The cheesesteak was really good, my only complaint was the roll. I was expecting/wanting a soft amoroso style long roll, but they use a ciabatta like situation, which I found to be too thick and hard and took focus from the filling. Which was perfect. I love the filling! It was super thin sliced seitan with perfectly grilled onion and mushroom. The flavor was really good. I cant wait to try the cakes, other pizzas sandwiches, and cole slaw. Im pretty pumped for the coleslaw. Im just so happy to have an all vegan pizza/sandwich shop here, and I encourage everyone to support it! If youre vegan this is a must try, and if youre not you should check it out for a tasty and familiar introduction to vegan fare.
(5)
Dorthy d.

I give it one star only because I did not even get a chance to eat. I travel quite some time to get there and I was really excited however I was totally turned off by how dirty it was. I mean extremely dirty... at the time there was only half of one pizza and a slice of another. I came after what I'm sure was a really busy lunch time so possibly this is nothing but a case of bad timing and a really difficult day. I was willing to drive so far cause I'll go to any lengths to have vegan food and support vegan restaurant's. That's why I hesitated to write such a review without even having had the pizza but honestly I was so blown away by the lack of cleanliness sad face.... because there are so many great reviews on Mockingbird I will most likely stop in another time and see if I have the same experience or feeling everyone deserves a second chance and it's possible I did catch him when a bad day it was totally hot and I'm sure was completely busy but I just couldn't get myself up to eating that day.
(1)
Tina D.

This place is fabulous. I've never had better vegan food. In fact, they may have some of the best pizza I've ever eaten. The cheese pizza is superbly seasoned, cheesy and the crust is fantastic. I also love the Yukon pizza. If you haven't tried it, you should. Taters on pizza dough with some olive oil and herbs...it's divine. I think it could use a little kick though. Do try their cream soda, it's in the little fridge by the counter. Can't remember the name of the brand but it is delicious! As a vegetarian who has a really hard time even considering becoming a vegan, I can honestly say that if Blackbird was located near my house, I'd probably be a vegan. They have so many options I have yet to try, I'm always excited to go back. The inside of the place leaves a lot to be desired, very plain and drab but the staff is friendly and the music is good. Do yourself a favor, vegan or otherwise, stop into Blackbird and get yourself a slice.
(4)
Christine L.

For a place that opened less than a month ago, this place has it's stuff together pretty well. I feel confident that after it's open for a while my rating will rise to a solid 4. We split a pepperoni slice, a potato slice and a taco slice and all 3 were good. I'm not a big fan of vegan cheese, but daiya is definitely the one that I like the most and I liked how they didn't put tons of it on the pizza so it was more of a complement to the other flavors instead of overpowering the slice. I also thought the dough and sauce were really good. I didn't try any of the desserts, but the cakes looked mouth watering. I will definitely be back and I'm excited to taste the cheesesteak and the bbq eggplant sandwiches.
(3)
aki b.

black bird singing in the dead of night....lol, sorry couldn't resist....okay on to the review....maybe it's something about the locations that inspires sheer slackery...or maybe it's the vegan/vegetarian innate disposition...but despite the cheerful staff the service here is dmv slow...this is coming from a vegan poser and a card carrying slacker...so if i am calling service slow then it is slooooooooooow....i've waited for close to 20 minutes for a eggplant grinder...twice...the second time it was not worth the wait....also it is vampir-ish cold in this place...bring your snuggie because you will definitely need it....and faux amish heaters weren't helping in anyway.... and finally the music was tad too loud...bring it down a notch fellows...the slow service, the cold and loud music is a headache in the making...but despite my crummy review i say visit and judge for yourself...maybe i'm just hyper picky...maybe
(3)
Dino S.

Food was tasty as heck, service was stellar, tables were plentiful, and they have Blue Sky soda on tap! Portions are enormous. I kind of wanted to get everything, but restrained myself with a huge slice of pizza and a blue sky Dr. Pepper style drink. Husband got the cheese steak with fries, and a blue sky cola. Fries were crispy and steamy hot, with a creamy inside, and the pizza was so tasty that I ate the crust first.
(5)
Luis Miguel L.

As a vegan, traveling and finding good restaurants in other places can be difficult. This place was a great surprise. I plan on visiting it every time I trek through Philadelphia from now on. Having never been to Philadelphia before going vegan, this restaurant defined the Philly Cheesesteak for me. My partner, who had once lived in Philadelphia and is now vegan, was astonished at how tasty the vegan version of the hometown classic was. If you need a vegan Cheesesteak, this is the place. Add to that generous slices of veggie-laden thin-crust pizzas, sugar cane sodas, and rich chocolate desserts and you have what I consider to be the best vegan restaurant in Philadelphia.
(5)
Mindy I.

i am so thankful to have a vegan pizza shop in philly! i feel like we're constantly in the shadow of nyc's "vegan scene," but blackbird definitely gives new york a run for its money. in fact, last time i was a at lula's, one of the guys working there told me he was planning on making a trip here specifically for a slice of blackbird pizza. score. all of the pizzas here are amazing. i guess someone could complain about the excess crust (but i like crust) or the price, which is a little steep compared to non-vegan pizza (but you pay for what you get, and what you get is an entirely vegan menu). their slices are huge, they give you a mountain of fries, and their salads and sandwiches are pretty good too (but pizza will forever be my first choice). my only real complaint is that it's not free/next to my house/open 24/7.
(5)
Jerry H.

I'm not Vegan and I am from NY. This is good pizza. I love the Setain Sausage better than regular sausage, what dark alchemy has created this cruelty free replica? I like when I go in there I hear the misfits and Black Flag. It's not cheap but I suspect the ingredients are high quality and not cheap either so you get what you pay for.
(4)
Miles B.

I'm not a vegan or vegetarian by any means, but had a slice of plain pizza and it was extremely good!
(5)
Chrissy R.

Ok. This might be the best pizza I've had ever. Vegan or otherwise. Pretty pricey but when you're talking about getting another slice on South Street (2.50-3 dollars) it's only slightly more so.
(5)
Nate L.

We had this pizza over the weekend and thought overall it was ok. We ordered the balboa and popeye pizzas. Thought the toppings and flavor was good, but the pizza was over cooked - almost burnt crust. Also ordered the seitan wings and they were greasy and didn't have much substance to them. The green salad was very tasty and probably my favorite item. Next time I need to try their award winning seitan cheesesteak. Maybe.
(3)
Asher S.

Wow! This place is amazing. Everything on the menu is tasty. Some of my favorites are the jalapeÃ±o pineapple wings, the cubano, the potate pizza.. And everything else I've had there. All the soups they make are incredibly tasty. And you gotta try the blueberry soda! Enjoy!
(5)
Andria D.

Delivery has been just horrible since TryCaviar started providing this service. Today I ordered at 1:14 pm with an "expected wait of 30-60 minutes." It's 2:55 pm and I *still* don't have my order. Unacceptable. The food here is phenomenal, but not when it's cold and you're beyond frustrated by the consistently bad delivery service. Update: My food finally arrived. I asked what caused the delay. He blamed the Blackbird! "They were really backed up." So why is this pizza ICE COLD?
(1)
Eva G.

The food is AMAZING but the service is terrible. I am vegan and love going to vegan restaurants so of course I come here to eat. The food is so good that I think about it on a weekly basis. The service though... IT'S JUST TERRIBLE! I am talking about the cashiers not the cooks. The cashiers have NEVER greeted me, they make you feel like you are bothering them. It's truly disappointing. You would think they'd love working in a vegan spot that is such a hit here in Philly, but nope. They look miserable.
(2)
Kate S.

I tend to eat vegan most of the time so when I finally had a chance to try out Blackbird Pizzeria, it was pure bliss. Is it a little pricey? Well yeah, but most vegan places are and I had no problem shelling over the bills for such a nice treat. I haven't had all the sandwiches they have offered, but I love this place for pizza! Not sure about vegan pizza? Try it out-you won't regret it.
(4)
Jose A.

Actually went here, not just got delivery. There was one really great slice I had, now I'm forgetting the name of it. So they do have some good slices, but these vegan pizza slices are still a little iffy for me.
(3)
Frankie B.

The self-entitled "we-are-better-than-you" pseudo-punk hipster-types who run this jawn definitely left a bad taste in my mouth, with crummy service to boot. Sad to be a vegan, so I felt upon exiting into the street whilst wondering why I just paid for something I could have done better at home with little effort. Meh.
(2)
Kate S.

I ate here a couple weeks ago after learning about them through the best vegan cheesesteak contest. My boyfriend and I both ordered cheesesteaks and shared an order of vegan wings. The sauce on the vegan wings was very good!! I thought they were really great, maybe because I haven't had chicken wings in almost two years but he seemed to think they were just okay. In any case, they were still delicious. The cheesesteaks. Amazing. First the rolls... They were so crispy on the outside and soft in the middle... Just perfectly cooked. They came with peppers and onions and sometimes the flavor of toppings gets lost in the meat of a real cheesesteak from what I can remember, but not in this case. I loved that you could really taste the flavor of the peppers and onions! A great sandwich on every level. Then we splurged even more and shared a cookie. We had the blackout cookie-- cocoa, with crushed coffee beans. Whoa! It was so amazing with each bite. And moist. I was kind of worried because they are sitting out on the counter in jars but I was pleasantly surprised. I have been dreaming about it ever since. We can't wait to go back and try more menu items!
(5)
Val R.

Finally made it into try this vegan pizza. We ordered some slices from the pies that were sitting out. We also ordered the habanero wings. They came w a cucumbery sauce that was delightful. The pizza was good. Nice chewy crust. We got the plain marinara, balboa, patate & the haymaker. Our fave was def the haymaker. The rest were also good but something about the haymaker was really special. I wish the staff who cooked would cover their giant fuzzy beards though.
(4)
Dan V.

This review will be written during my experience with Blackbird Pizzeria. 4:38pm: Ordered the cheese steak and cheese fries, and an Honest Tea. I asked the lady on the phone if she likes the cheese steak or the 'Ringer' sandwich more and she went with cheese steak. She had to think for a moment though, and that's a good sign. 6:12pm: Food STILL ISN'T HERE WTF I JUST GOT PAID AND HAVEN'T EATEN IN THE PAST THREE DAYS AHHHHHHH SHOULD I EAT A YOGURT AT MY JOB SO I DON'T DIE? 6:13pm: I called the joint and the same lady answered. I said "I'm calling to check on my delivery" and she said "It's on it's way" and hung up, no apology, no checking to see where he was, nothing. I'm assuming she's a vegan and professionalism and politeness both have dairy. 6:26pm: I just opened a Dannon yogurt and I'm about to start crying in it because my stomach is eating itself. Can you go blind from hunger? My eyes feel weird and this computer screen isn't helping. 6:34pm: OK it's obvious I'm very impatient but I'm keeping myself distracted by thinking about what that lady on the phone is doing right now. I bet she's telling her friends about how some moron called and asked which sandwich was better and she said the cheese steak. Her friends howl with laughter, exclaiming, "Everyone knows the Ringer sandwich trumps the cheese steak. What an idiot". She then throws a dart at my picture. 6:40pm: I just finished writing the entry from 6:34pm 6:42pm: I called back, the woman answered and I lied and told her I'm leaving work soon. She said, "I didn't talk to you before, what's your name?" Oh-no. There's two women with a very similar voice. Now I feel bad because this woman was a bit more helpful (a VERY SMALL BIT). She said, "He's out with it now. He only had two deliveries". I asked her if she could actually track him down and she agreed, and apologized. I got an apology!!!!!! I wish you could eat an apology and be full :( 6:59pm: Food came. It was the wrong order. I called and they said he will come back and bring the right food. The delivery guy was actually apologetic and nice, so I tipped him well because it seemed like he was the only who cared about anything. Also, Blackbird has agreed to give me a free cheeses steak and fries on my next delivery. 7:10pm: Got the right food! Ate it! It was cold and crappy! UPDATE: One week later, 1/30, I called to claim my free cheese steak delivery. The manager told me that they got rid of their courier delivery because it wasn't going well (!!!) and they use a third party called "TryCaviar". They cant apply my credit to delivery, they won't pay for my delivery, they won't refund me. I'm not using my wonderful legs to walk to your garbage restaurant and get another crap-steak. The management here seriously doesn't give a fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuÂ**. Again, the delivery guy was nice. Management terrible, food overrated. I drank a glass of milk out of spite.
(1)
Steven W.

One of my co-workers had ordered a pizza from here last night called "the haymaker", Seitan sausage, red onions, garlic butter, tomato sauce, daiya cheese and fresh oregano. When I tell you I never had a pizza like this before I mean it, it was honestly amazing. I don't usual eat at vegan/vegetarian restaurants because simply... I'm not vegan or vegetarian but I'm will definitely eat here again to try what else they have to offer. This is coming from a daily pizza eater. Lol
(5)
Gaby C.

What I can say about Blackbird is that it is perhaps MY FAVORITE vegan joint I've ever been to! If I lived in Philly, I would probably come here about three times a week and give them all my extra money, but since I don't, I make it a thing to visit every time I am in Philly (even if I order the same thing for days in a row). Everything I've ever tried from here is to die for, the pizza and wings, but I have to speak about my ultimate favorite, the Seitan Cheesesteak. Omg, now I am dreaming and drooling about this dish! I don't care if you are a meat eater and against vegan food, if you do not try this, you are missing out in life! This is everything and more a girl can want, this is the kind of food I live for. I love Blackbird Pizzeria and I cannot wait to go back!
(5)
David L.

Worst pizza I've ever had, couldn't even eat it. Wish i could rate it less than one star. On top of that, it took over 1hr 15mins to arrive. Stay away!!!!
(1)
Jennifer M.

Really great tasting cheesesteak. The fries are also really good. They have a decent amount of pizza options for the vegans out there. A friend ate the potato slice...no cheese at all. Looked pretty good and he seemed to enjoy it, for a non-vegan. Only thing is i wish they had more options for non-pizza stuff. The menu is pretty slim pickins. +1 star for virgils cola
(4)
Tom D.

During my Yelp hiatus, I tried this place twice and really enjoyed it. I was back about 3 weeks ago and I just remembered to write the review. Here it goes... What would happen if you transported yourself to Ocean City to get some Mack n Mencos but instead of it being Ocean City it is South Street, and instead of it being MacknMencos, it is a vegan pizza shop? Well, you might have wanted that crusty Jersey Shore pie, but instead your vegan-identity crisis girlfriend orders you a potato pizza. You are pissed right? NO! This was easily the best pizza concoction that I've experienced in a long, long time--perfect combinations of crusty pizza, potato-goodness and herbs that smell as fresh as they taste. I've also had the tofu cubano and the eggplant grinder. They're awesome. It doesn't matter that it's not meat, if you can't believe in the beauty of something so tasty, you can go live off bacon and cheese sandwiches until your heart stops (and if you exclusively ate bacon and cheese sandwiches, that day will come soon.)
(5)
sandra l.

This place is great!! Love the vegan pizza and the other items on the menu
(5)
Jennifer L.

I want to say Thank you to blackbird for my first cheesesteak in 3 years! It was very flavorful and almost as good as I remember real cheesesteaks! Also thank you for not making fake meat suck! I normally avoid fake meat items because they taste more like a whole bunch of chemicals and are super mealy! I also the haymaker pizza which had sausage on it and it was actually good sausage! I also loved the crisp crust and suprisingly the daiya cheese! Not a lot of faux meat using places gain my love and respect, but blackbird you now have another loyal costumer! Oh an do try the baked goods they are from a great bakery called vegan treats Yumm!
(5)
Morgan D.

Ok. Comparisons to Gianna's Grill may be inappropriate since these two establishments are unrelated except for the location. But i really missed Gianna's when they closed. It was a place where vegans, vegetarians, and their omnivorous friends could all come together and eat slices of pizza and tasty grilled sandwiches. It was a normal pizza joint that had vegan options for everything on the menu. And it was a gem. Unfortunately, Blackbird doesn't serve that same purpose. They have tasty vegan pizza and sandwiches and desserts. And thats a good thing for people who are vegan or like vegan food. I like meatless meals and fake cheese as much as the next omnivore, but i have to say, unless i were entertaining a vegan, i don't think i would choose to go back again. I want to give them all 5 stars for opening a completely vegan (and kosher) restaurant. i know there aren't a lot of those around. But, for me, its just not all that wonderful.
(3)
Heather S.

I was skeptical of vegan pizza but this pizza was amazing! The garlic bread was awesome. The slices of pizza are huge! Being pescatarian (plus no egg/dairy), I have been missing pizza. So glad this place exists! The staff was friendly as well.
(5)
Rose K.

I wish there was a place like this in DC! I hadn't gone to Gianna's when I lived in Philly, even though it was down the street because I was much better about saving money then and made a lot less of it, to boot. So I went there without expectations. I had a seitan cheesesteak (when in Philly...) and a slice of pizza. It was definitely the best veggie cheesesteak I've had! I remember eating one at Basic 4 when I lived in Philly, and I wasn't a fan of that one. I wanted to try more of the sandwiches and slices, but there wasn't enough time. Can't wait for the next trip back to Philly!
(4)
Marc F.

Wow, this place is amazing!!! The pizza is better than cheese/meat pizza by far, and much cleaner and healthier, and no animals need to suffer for your enjoyment! Very impressed!
(5)
Elizabeth S.

Full disclosure: I've never had the pizza here. I've had the seitan cheese-steak which i found to be really mediocre. Also it was summertime and this place was freaking WARM. There was a ceiling fan and depressing music, no AC and/or ambience to be detected. I wanted to like this place so badly, especially because my parents want to eat here all the time-- but I couldn't get over that initial first mediocre sandwich in the stifling heat. Perhaps I should give it another chance...
(3)
Craig M.

Don't like Blackbird? Go to hell.
(5)
James W.

This pizza is not only good for vegan pizza it is good period. The staff has hooked me up with some after hours slices when I ran in late several times. I especially liked the nacho pizza.
(4)
Erika R.

I'm vegetarian, but I love me some vegan pizza when available...as an out of towner my friend was kind enough to bring me here to try out the food, but when we got in and I realized I couldn't eat any of the slices (I have a garlic allergy...minor details folks!) they were able to make me a yummy vegan cheesesteak sans their spice mix which contained garlic. It was really awesome of them to make me something, and it was super good, although it did feel like a brick in my belly for much of the day. Any who I can't wait to return to Philly to try their pizzas :-). Thanks Blackbird!
(5)
Adrienne S.

We had vegan pizza after church last week at this cute little spot. The interior is not fancy. They have tables and chairs on which to eat your meals. More than adequate, but not fancy. I had one slice of pizza (forgot which one) and I really enjoyed it. the "cheese" was a little something to get use to... I was not that hungry, but I will go back to try some of the other vegan items they had like the cheesesteak. The lady who rang us up seemed a little testy. She was kind to me, but to my friend who was indecisive she remarked "it will all still be here later". It was our first time and I thought that was rude. I am not a vegan, but I did like the food and I will be back.
(3)
Sasha C.

This restaurant is excellent. Vegan pizza is hard to find, and good vegan pizza is even harder to find. This place was the best pizza I've had since becoming vegan, and it even impressed my non-vegan parents.
(5)
Megan A.

I've tried almost every vegan cheesesteaks in philly and Blackbird is my favorite. It's not super meaty but I'm not into super meaty so we are perfect for each other. The potato pizza is great too.
(5)
Budd R.

The food from this place is REALLY good. When I first moved into the city, this was my vegan salvation. I've never been disappointed by anything i order from their menu. However, delievery is super slow. Took over an hour to get a pizza to my work (which is 4 blocks away) and some of their options are pricey.
(3)
Tara P.

Considering I've only tried one kind of pizza, maybe 5 stars is premature, but I know this place deserves it. I miss pizza. As a person who eats a vegan diet, I obviously don't want real pizza, but something about the smell and taste and texture of melty cheese on a crispy crust just sends me back to 2nd grade classroom parties and the special occasions when my mom would order pizza. Blackbird, I love you, you totally sent me back in time as I ate your delicious plain slice. IT WAS JUST LIKE THE REAL THING, and it wasn't greasy, either. The crust was perfection and I think $3.24 for a generous slice of vegan pizza is totally reasonable. Moving on... they have natural soda and desserts (cakes, cupcakes, whoopie pies in so many flavors made by Vegan Treats), vegan pizza by the slice in rotating varieties (including cheeseless!), sandwiches which I've only heard good things about, and fries, garlic bread, and other menu items. Everything is affordable considering it's vegan and fresh, and the pizza doesn't sit out long because everyone buys it. Also, I sat here and did homework for a couple hours and felt totally welcome. The music was very relaxing and the counter girl is knowledgeable about the ingredients. Totally worth checking out.
(5)
Richard F.

Good pizza. Excellent fries. My fussy son said he liked the pizza and I was worried because its made with vegan cheese. They ran out of rolls so we couldn't try the cheesesteak. I had the Yukon pizza which was made with garlicky sliced potatoes and no sauce. it was very good and filling. its one of the few kosher restaurants in philly. I give it four stars.
(4)
David K.

Thumbs up for the kosher vegetarian crowd! Blackbird you have come to my rescue many times over. Whether I am hungry after a long day and just want a slice or I need a quick takeout meal for friends or family you have never disappointed me. I cannot find fries that parallel yours anywhere. All of your pizzas are delicious, the sandwiches are awesome and the blue sky fountain soda is a refreshing accompaniment. Thanks for being there!
(5)
Lisa L.

Not much to add that's not already here. The cheesesteak was a hot mess in the best way possible. I loved the wide variety of pizza slices available. The dough is good, thin and crispy under the toppings but with a chewy bite at the crust. Sauce was laid on very thin, so the pizza stays crisp overall, but it could have used a bit more. Personally, I don't like Daiya cheese much, but I seem to be in the minority, and the other toppings offset the taste pretty well. The Balboa uses a yummy ricotta and no daiya, so it was my favorite. I wish there were a few other non-daiya choices. Chocolate whoopie pies were moist and just the right amount of sweet.
(4)
Stefanie H.

I'm not 100% vegan, but I do like to try out vegan options whenever the opportunity presents itself. Prior to my recent order from Blackbird, I had NEVER eaten a good vegan pizza. I've tried a ton, but most of them have that overwhelming Daiya taste and I end up feeling queasy after the meal. Blackbird uses Daiya cheese, but they also have enough other flavors to help cancel out the weird chemical/fake taste you get with pretty much every meltable vegan cheese. I had the mushroom and truffle pizza, and the combination of garlic butter flavor + truffle oil did wonders for the overall taste of the pizza. It was only lukewarm when it arrived, though, and it didn't taste very good at all after it cooled. I used Caviar for the delivery, and I don't think it was their fault so much as the fact that it was just really cold that night, and thin pizzas lose heat faster. I also had an order of the barbecue root beer "wings". They were okay, but a bit heavy on the sauce and it was a little too sweet. A bit of heat and saltiness would have offset that and made for a better overall flavor, I think. I would definitely order from Blackbird again, though, and I'll probably try one of the more traditional tomato-y pizzas next time. It's nice to finally eat a decent pizza that isn't made of animal products.
(4)
Kevin P.

This is the best vegan pizza in the city because of the perfect crust and the great veggie toppings. I understand that Daiya is one of the better producers of vegan cheese, but it's not great. I think that they could be a little more creative with the vegan cheese, but it still does the trick. The Yukon and the Fungi are my favorite pizzas of theirs. The sandwiches are really good, too! the cheesesteak and the Cubano are fantastic. I'll be back soon!
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Lolly G.

I haven't been into Blackbird for a couple of years. As per my review in 2012 I was a huge fan (5 stars). Since then I've taken to grub hub for delivery. I'm a fan of grub hub and use it often. The food has stayed consistent and good. The cheesesteak is to die for and I have no clue how they came up with those cheese fries. However, the staff here needs some serious work. When they deliver, on numerous occasions when you ask them to come up the response is always "I don't have a bike lock". That's like a person coming to deliver with a car and saying they can't come to your door because their car doesn't lock. Really weird. I went in a couple of days ago and when we entered the girl behind the counter in glasses was the most absolutely miserable person ever. She saw us standing very clearly at the counter and flat out ignored us. To the point where a cook on the left looked at us and then here as if to say come on chick there's people. She was grabbing cookies and rearranging the cupcakes. It was a solid 3-4 minutes before she even looked up. Then she muttered "i'll be right with you". We then ordered two slices of pizza, cheese fries, and their new wings. I asked the girl about the new wings (a pineapple jalapeno). She acted like it was the most absurd question ever which I don't really get. Her response "They're good not spicy." Ok then. We sat down and she brought out our pizza. They have some natural sodas which we both ordered and after placing down our pizza, she forgot our drinks. She went on to go help someone else. I asked her kindly for the drink and her response? A curt "I'm working on it." What? Are you making it yourself? How long does it take to place a cup under something and let it poor. She was flat our rude. The pizza was a bit dry and you could tell it was sitting there for a while, but it was still good. The cheese fries were delicious. The new wings are not my favorite (go for the root beer they're much better!) Although I'm glad I gave them a try. I have to say that in recent years Blackbird has gotten a ton of attention. It's well deserved! They're a completely Vegan pizza/sub joint. However, you can tell that it's ABSOLUTELY got to their heads. With so many vegan places popping up all over the city (many with better food) they need to get a hold of their customer service. The "I'm so cool" hipster clan they have running the place is failing miserably.
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Christina G.

I am struggling with what to give this place. We ordered here last night and it was a rainy night so I am sure they were busy. They told us it would take 1.5 hours to get delivery. They took under an hour which we were happy about. We ordered two large pizzas: - red dawn: roasted red potato, roasted red pepper, smoked shallots, kalamata olive tapenade, flat leaf parsley - haymaker: seitan sausage, red onions, garlic butter, tomato sauce, daiya cheese, fresh oregano The large pizzas are very large and we definitely didn't need two but we love leftovers and pizza for breakfast. Neither of us are vegans or vegetarians. I used to be a vegetarian years ago and have attempted veganism twice. There is no doubt that cheese pizza taste much better. We both liked the haymaker better than the red dawn but you can still tell it isn't real cheese. I ended up just eating the potatoes off of the red dawn because I thought the potatoes were too much on the dough without cheese and much else. We usually gorge when eating pizza and end up being ridiculously stuffed because we will go back an hour later for a 3rd or 4th slice. This time, we both ate 1 1/2 to 2 slices and didn't want to go back for more. Maybe it is the non dairy that keeps us fuller or perhaps veggies and fake cheese just aren't the same as the real thing. I need to order again and try things other than just pizza. If you are vegan or vegetarian, then I can see this being a 4 or a 5 in your book. For all others, skip this place for pizza as you can get a way tastier pizza elsewhere.
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Yash B.

Went there with some friends and had a great evening over some fantastic vegan wings. We pigged out on the wings and the Barbecue was by far my favorite. Highly recommend.
(5)
Sarah L.

That was legitimately the most delicious calzone/pizza of my life. The tofu ricotta sort of reminds me of Korean food ()~ it was the perfect combination of savory and tangy and the bread/crust was not too oily! Portions are a great value compared to its price - I also got a cookie for 2.75 and was surprised when I saw that it was as large as my face! Also this place delivers through grubhub - I tried it out after I saw a 15% promo on twitter. So glad that I did! Only thing is, the calzone definitely tasted better when it was warm and I'm a pretty slow eater so by the time I started the second half it was already cold :( I recommend dining in! :)
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Fay H.

I still love that tofu cubano. I love it so much that I spent an hour on public trans and on foot just to get one tonight. The fries were pretty good too. I wasn't a huge fan of the wings though. . . I've had better. Still 5 stars though.
(5)
Mike W.

I never in a million years thought I would enjoy a restaurant catering to vegans, but I really dig this place. The vibe, the food, the service, everything is great. I have been here many times for pizza, and its always delicious. I have heard the vegan wings are a revelation. But this time around, I stopped in for the vegan cheesesteak made with seitan. The seitan was grilled and chopped up just like a cheesesteak, and flavored with peppers and onions and a healthy amount of vegan cheese whiz. The roll it was served on help up nicely to the huge amount of filling that was put inside of it. Honestly the flavor was fantastic. While it did not exactly remind me of a real cheesesteak, it definitely did fit the mold of a chicken cheesesteak. The flavor was great and all in all in was a homerun of a sandwich. Their fries are awesome too. They smell amazing and stay ridiculously warm, even when you walk them home in a paper bag. They are very crispy and fluffy and everything you want good french fries to be. This place is fantastic, and I dare anyone who claims they dont like vegan food to tell me the food here isnt great.
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Kanika H.

I am laying off the red meat for a bit, and was ironically visiting Philly for the first time. Can't go here without having the legendary cheesesteak, right? So decided to search for vegan cheesesteaks, and found this place- hoping to get the best of both worlds. Firstly- this place is a mild trek from the train station. This is a good thing, considering the indulgent meal I was about to have. Atmosphere: Quite clean, but a little dark, due to the dim lighting and mahogany wood wainscoting on the walls. The place had a decent crowd, but it wasn't packed @ all. I don't know if it's usual for a Sunday afternoon, or because it was Memorial Day weekend. Service: Meh...here and there. I placed my order with the cashier (a seitan cheesesteak), quite clearly I assumed, pick a table to sit down while I wait for my order. About 10 minutes later, the cashier (quite obnoxiously) asks if I was ready to take my order. I told him, I had already placed it and was just waiting to pay him for it. He then tells me he didn't hear my order, so it was never placed, and he apologizes. Since I had time to kill, it wasn't a big deal... but didn't like how obnoxious he was to me when he thought I just sitting around, not placing an order. My order finally comes (about 15-20 mins later). Nicely sized sandwich, soft ciabatta roll...blandest sandwich I ever tasted in life. Not even an oversaturation of salt, pepper, hot sauce and ketchup could save this tasteless meal. :\ Vegan cheesesteaks should never be a thing IMO.
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Frank P.

Feels just like walking into a Philly pizza shop except the whole place is vegan. Had the Philly cheesesteak which was amazing. I need to eventually try their whole menu.
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Clare D.

Vegan places are notorious for spicing up their foods to hide the fact that soy proteins don't exactly taste like animal proteins. I took my sons to Blackbird Pizzeria this weekend to get them to try "fake pizza," as I like to call it, because it has Daiya cheese instead of mozzarella. Some crazy vegans will insist that it tastes like mozzarella, but the texture and consistency is more like cream to me. They liked their plain slices. I liked my assorted mushroom slice. I also ordered fries and buffalo wings. The wings were fried seitan smothered in a fiery hot citrus-based buffalo sauce. Fried compressed bread. So I'm really eating sauce on bread, which is silly. I like soy chicken better. ***** 3/9/14 update ***** Someone named Jeff sent me a nasty message. I don't know why since I didn't give this place a bad review. If this Jeff is one of the owners or one of the workers there, he needs to know that this could be bad for business.
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MC M.

Honestly? Hoooonestly? This Italian American queerbie grew up on fairly authentic pizza. My parents were super picky about any pie they put into their mouth. I hit a lot of pizza places once because they're too greasy or skimpy on the toppings or just not up to standard (crust bad, sauce bad, what have you). My family would laugh at vegan pizza, but Blackbird's is some of the most delicious and flavorful I can find in Philly. I have had the Haymaker, Veggie Supreme and Pepperoni. The Haymaker is my favorite of the three, hands-down. I'm a sucker for that sausage taste (har har). The Veggie Supreme has tons of fresh veggies on it, nom nom nom, and the Pepperoni was better than the meaty version. They also serve baked goods from Vegan Treats and super delicious sodas. The place is really small, so seating might sometimes be difficult. However, I've always had friendly service here -- tonight, the cashier swung around my table to heat my slice back up, since I had waited to eat with my friend. My only bone with the food is that when the Daiya cools it is a slimy plastic mess. The taste also goes a little wonk for me. But, basically, if you're anywhere near South Street, Blackbird is the place for dinner.
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Zack S.

Tasty pizza with lots of unique ingredients. The vegan cheese is definitely different, but delicious in its own way. The service was great but they were blaring death metal. I don't mind it myself but I'm not sure if my company appreciated it.
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Shenita S.

What can I say about this place? Since starting my vegetarian journey, a co-worker has been nice enough to point me in some spots, and this was one of them. So my boyfriend and I decided to try this place out, and guess what??? AWESOMENESS! I will travel from West Philly (where I live) down here just for a slice of pizza with seitan sausage and that Cherry Vanilla whatever drink they have. In fact, I was just there this weekend. Thank you Blackbird for coming into my life!!!! Next I must have the cheesesteak!
(5)
Chris M.

I might go with 3.5 stars, but I am rounding up for innovative food creations. Blackbird is a vegan pizzeria with a very creative lineup of pizzas and sandwiches. We tried the nacho pizza, which was made with "cheddar cheese" (vegan cheese), thinly sliced avocado, spicy pickled jalapenos, and something kind of sweet (might have been a fig jam). It was good, and I thought the jalapenos were nice and spicy. We also tried the BBQ pizza, made with BBQ sauce, fried onions, and cornmeal-coated and fried portobello mushrooms. It was really pretty excellent. The pizzas are a little pricey at $19 or almost $4 per slice. A word of advice from one non-vegan to (perhaps) another: while I hear that this fake cheese is among the best available, it's still kind of weird. If you're going to order from here, stay away from the margherita--it was actually pretty bad. Try one of the pizzas with more flavors going on or, better, the vegan cheesesteak.
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Norma R.

Stopped in to dine-in for lunch and I fell in love! The food is amazing! I had the seitan cheesesteak, a slice of haymaker pizza, chocolate cupcake, and a Dry Cucumber soda. I was a lil sketchy about trying the cheesesteak and didn't know what to expect from it as it was vegan, but impressed. The food was excellent, and I definately recommend. The place was small, and cute, a nice setting. It was a little pricey, but worth the quality. The service was great, friendly cashier, and the food was ready in about 5 minutes. Definitely an A in my book.
(5)
David D.

I'm trying to get people to pay attention by giving two stars. The food is very good, but they have a major problem: The kitchen is extremely slow. It should not take 30 minutes to make 2 sandwiches. This has been a persistent issue over many months. I don't know if they are just slow or if the space is too small to work efficiently, but they're losing business because of it. As I sat here waiting (again), a phone came in complaining that an order had been placed at 7:30 had still not been delivered at 10. Maybe I heard that wrong, but whatever the time was, they ended up refunding the customer's $20 and giving them the food. I want this place to succeed. They need to get it together.
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Rob S.

Okay, so I went there a couple months ago and it was really good, their vegan cheesesteak was crispy and the everything seemed really fresh. I returned to blackbird this week and had the opposite experience; both my girlfriend and I could not get through our dinners and to make matters worse it was really expensive, $30 for two junky cheesesteaks, some bottled rainwater and a side of wings...that would have seemed like a fair price if the food was consistent with my original experience. I definitely think this place has potential, but it seems like they have good days and bad days, or maybe it depends on whos cooking.
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Matt E.

Was in Philly from Los Angeles. I'm a vegetarian and was stoked when I found this vegan spot. I could finally satisfy a craving for a great version of a Philly Cheesesteak. Excellent flavor. Rounded off with a side of Honey BBQ wings - unbelievably great!
(5)
LL G.

Some of the best pizza in the city. The crust is top-notch and the 'cheese' on the pizzas takes some getting used to but the flavor and mouthfeel actually work well with the other ingredients The combinations are unusual, but they work, too. The salads are always fresh and huge and made from top quality ingredients; the mushroom salad is an incredible bargain. The chili is terrific, the chickpea 'tuna' sandwich is delicious, the blackout cookies are unusual but delicious and addictive...we are just vegan-curious but Blackbird has become one of our go-to spots for creative, top quality, delicious, fairly-priced food in the Society Hill/QV/Wash West/South Street area. My only quibble with Blackbird - the ambiance could use some work. Different lighting would help.
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Jason B.

At almost $4 a slice eatin' vegan ain't exactly cheap. Other than that, no complaints. (OK, well, not quite no other complaints. The food may be better than it was when this location housed Gianna's, but I think Gianna's beats Blackbird in the ambiance department. Decor at Blackbird is a bit lackingly bland.) Oh, yeah, and vegan coleslaw.
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John F.

One of the best vegan spots on the East Coast. If I live near by I would be here everyday. Found it on my trip to Philly.
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Alison P.

It's great having a all vegan restaurant, in such a great neighborhood. I got the root beer BBQ wings to start and they were fantastic. Could have eaten 3 orders of them. They come with a spicy salsa to dip but I found it was better as a eat on your own type thing than a dip. Would love a vegan sour cream type dip instead. Next, I ordered the Harvest pizza, also amazing!!! So many yummy veggies topping it. And the daiya cheese they use is some of the best vegan cheese out there. Overall, the food is awesome and the staff was super nice. I did have to wait a good 25 minutes for my food but I can't complain about fresh, made to order goodies! Blackbird is a vegan restaurant staple!
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Ling N.

Food is average but waiting 45+ minutes (while dining in) during a weekday for lunch is a little ridiculous. Especially when the sandwich shows up cold and it's supposed to be warm.
(1)
Chip S.

I absolutely loved this place. The food was amazing--and didn't seem like a vegan "knock off" of more traditional food. The pizza was probably among the best I've ever had in my life. The "wings" were surprisingly delicious, and I was very glad to have the opportunity to try some "Philly Cheesesteak" while in town. The staff were knowledgeable and friendly. I was only in Philly for three days, stayed in a totally different part of town, and still ate here twice because it was so great!
(5)
Garima S.

Really good for vegan/vegetarians. We walked in and it was pretty empty around 1pm, which was the perfect time to grab a quick lunch with my boyfriend. Casual atmosphere, you order at the cash register and they bring you the food hot off the grill. We started off with a slice of pepperoni pizza and it was OK, we should have gone with balboa as one of the line cooks recommended. However, they did give us a free slice of the pepperoni which was a nice gesture! Next we ordered to split the cheese steak and the Cubano sandwich (we heard that the head chef at Vedge really likes the Cubano sandwich from Blackbird so we decided to give it a try). I preferred the Cubano over the cheese steak but was pleased with both. We found out that they deliver to a 2 mile radius which includes Rittenhouse square. We will be ordering from there again!
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Amanda C.

Much better than Gianna's, best vegan cheesesteak I have eaten. Pizza was good too. It's nice to have another vegan/vegatarian option in the city. If you are not vegan, vegan cheese probably won't taste like cheese. Stick with one of the specialty pizzas instead.
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Brian W.

Got a slice of brunch pizza, some citrus habaÃ±ero wings, and a Philly steak sub. It was SO MUCH food and SO delicious!
(5)
Lisa P.

I love their pizza and their cheesesteak!! It is so savory and good. It was kinda of pricey but I would have already know since vegan foods are expensive. The customer service is ok. They only notice you when you order but after that they don't care about you. As far as the type of people that goes to this place are kinda punk/gothic to me. I felt uncomfortable eating in sometimes because of the customers that come here. Honestly, I'd rather do a takeout than to sit in to eat. But overall, none of this matters because the food is flawless and good. I crave it all the time.
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Jessica M.

Blackbird was a great find for my husband and I who recently adopted a plant based diet. We ordered the seitan cheesesteak and the chickpea parm sandwich. The quality of the ingredients in addition to the convincing favors and texture of the sandwiches was incredibly impressive. No question, 5 stars!!
(5)
Dave A.

I am a proud carnivore and I had no idea that this place was vegan. My buddy who lives around the corner brought me here and the pizza was amazing. Maybe my taste buds are idiots, but I found out later in the evening that everything was vegan. Try the Yukon topped pizza. It's fantastic.
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Ellena S.

I had a slice of the Yukon Gold and the antipasto salad, as well as a bite of the cheesesteak. The Yukon Gold wasn't all that great - the rosemary stuck out too much, and I think it had been sitting around for a bit. I like the antipasto salad, but wasn't in love with the seitan pepperoni. I liked the flavor profile, but there was a textural issue I couldn't get over. I didn't eat much pepperoni as a non-veg, so it may be that it's not nostalgic for me. The seitan cheesesteak, however, was the best vegan cheesesteak I've ever had. Blew Govinda's chicken cheesesteak out of the water.
(4)
Lucy B.

Just a quick note to say WOW! Blackbird Pizzeria exceeded my expectations. I almost am omitting the word VEGAN when I write or talk about this place because even though I am a vegan, I would eat here if I wasn't a vegan. It is just simply great pizza. Crust is light and crispy and fresh, providing a perfect toothboard for the fabulous toppings. I had the Nacho slice and the Veggie Supreme slice. I appreciated that the pizzamaster didn't back down on the heat on the Nacho - there were sizeable slices of jalapeno but it was balanced. It was contained heat but rife with flavor. Veggie supreme was all about the veggies and they were delicious. The dry sodas were a perfect complement. My one complaint.....why don't I have a Blackbird in NYC???????
(5)
Amber H.

I dream of you while I am away from Philly! I am vegetarian but I try to keep dairy out of my diet as much as possible. You took one thing I thought I could never give up and made it delicious (in it's own way). It will taste different to the average pallet but, the flavor now has me addicted. I will say I agree with Jay about the roll for the seitan cheesesteak, it's my only complaint. Other then that I LOVE the thinly shaved seitan. Makes me feel a little more grown up and not so "full" like other mock meat sandwiches. I also had the tofu cubano here and I am so glad my friend ordered it and let me taste it because I actually think I may like it more then the seitan cheesesteak.
(5)
gary v.

After three visits and lots of sampling I wanted to weigh in on Blackbird. I really like this place. I've tried the seitan cheesesteak and it is definitely solid. The seitan was very thinly sliced and tasty. I really liked the roll, as I prefer a roll thats a little crustier than mushy. The portobello sandwich was good, but definitely needed MORE PORTOBELLO. The BBQ sauce on the sandwich was a basic and sweet could have had a bit more kick. Still a good sandwich, but the paucity of the sandwiches namesake left me wanting. Tofu Cubano: now we're talking. Really tasty combination of tofu, cheese, mustard aioli, & pickles, mashed kinda flattish and grilled to crispiness. Loved it! The pizza here is also really good. For me it's all about a nice crisp crust and Blackbird did not disappoint. No floppiness here. The vegan cheese is really good as far a vegan cheeses go. My favorite slice here was an experimental one they had with thinly sliced cauliflower on a garlic butter sauceless base. They also do a pizza version of the portobello sandwich and that was also tasty, but again they need to ramp up the flavor of the BBQ sauce a bit (my girl was a bit more into this slice than me). Seitan pepperoni slice was solid as was the nacho slice. All around, the pizza is really fun and I like that there are always different ones popping out of the kitchen for the slice case. My main gripe is that the place needs to be a bit cleaner. For example, no one seems to be bussing the tables and they have all needed a good wipe down whenever I'm there. I'm not a clean freak, I just don't want to eat my meal on top of the crumby remnants of the last customer. Also they always seem to be playing some sort of death-punk music. Now I grew up as a thrash metalhead but this music even I found to be mildly annoying. I'm sure some customers like it but I'm just as sure there are others that don't. Just seems a bit inappropriate for an eatery, but whatever, were talking details now. Overall, super fun place. Check it out. I wanna go back n try the fries which looked tasty and some of the salads on the menu look good too.
(4)
Margarita T.

really, really (really) good vegan food. when we first stumbled upon this place i was vegan. and fed up. the lack of vegan options (both tasty and inexpensive) in philadelphia had me cooking in most nights. then there was blackbird: great pizza crust (love the yukon), fantastic chickpea salad (like a chicken salad but much tastier, and healthier), and quite simply the best seitan cheesesteaks i have ever had. i tend to order the seitan well done because otherwise we're left with soft seitan and a soggy roll. gross and gross. but when cooked longer, all the flavors meld together fabulously and offer a texture i find more appealing. i've been ordering mine without the cheese due to its wet dough taste and feel, but that's more of a personal preference. ultimately, this "cheesesteak" surpasses my own, and that's saying a lot. the reason for the 3 rather 4 or 5 star rating is: inconsistent product (sometimes overly greasy, sometimes missing an ingredient or two) and customer service that is at times unfriendly/curt.
(3)
Jennifer G.

Slice of Haymaker and a large Dr. Becker- perfect Sunday afternoon date.
(5)
Jackie V.

Diverse and delicious! Vegan pizza, cupcakes, cakes and "cheese steak" all under one roof, you say? I am sold. The pizza's a bit pricey, but then again most of it is gourmet pizza, so I suppose that's fair. I loved the crust, and enjoyed the huuuuuge portion sizes. Also the fact that they somehow make it greasy and light at the same time. I'm not a fan of Daiya mozzarella cheese though--wish they had other options. As such, my favorite so far was the Yukon, which comes with yummy potato goodness instead of the plasticky cheese. I haven't had the cheese steaks, etc, but I have had the cupcakes, and they were good. I'm just glad to have more places with vegan cupcakes and cake. The cakes looked moist and delicious and I will be giving them a try soon. I just wish they delivered to my side of Philly.
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Ava R.

hot damn those whoopie pies!! and the pizza's good too.
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Alli C.

I'm doing a vegan diet for lent, so I came here for dinner last night. I had made myself a vegan pizza bagel for lunch, so I got the Seitan Stew. (I love anything with carrots) It was REALLY good and it was a huge cup/bowl thing for $4. I also ate one of the cookies, and it was one of the best cookies I've ever had, vegan or not. VEGAN BAKED GOODS RULE!
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Christine S.

The only problem with this place is that my belly isn't big enough to eat all of the things I want to in one sitting. On my first trip, I scarfed down a slice each of the seitan pepperoni + funghi truffle. A-MAZ-ING. Perfect crust + consistency, generously sized, a full on double rainbow of flavor. I am still thinking about the chocolate peanut butter cake I left behind...(was told this is the vegan answer to a peanut butter tandy cake. omg.) I will be back, Blackbird. Please have chocolate peanut butter cake waiting for me. xoxo
(5)
Catherine E.

Love it! I'm fairly boring with my choices here (plain slice, usually) but even when I do get adventurous the food is very good. I always stop by whenever I'm in the area.
(5)
Sammy G.

I would give this a 3.5 for an overall review. The pizza is pretty good, thin crust, which I personally am not a huge fan of but my boyfriend loves it. It is a small whole in the wall place, decent seating areas. Trying to find parking sucks!! Anyways, the pizza is pretty good. The cheesesteak I was not a fan of, it didn't taste anything like the original and I've had seitan cheesesteaks before. The cole slaw is amazing, if you like it and you are vegan, this stuff is like the real thing! Cucumber soda... interesting is all I have to say haha. I don't think I would go back to Philly JUST for this but if I was in the area I would go for some late night pizza again. I'm not knocking this place by no means but it wasn't a "I NEED IT AGAIN."
(3)
Brian M.

Everyone working here had the appropriate level of unjustified blasÃ©, the food choices were offbeat enough for your weird friends yet good enough to sustain/retain the ones who wouldn't step foot in a place like this and are cool with dining on flesh/chicken embryos/mammary fluids, and prices were sufficiently upticked to align with the facade.
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Cassandra B.

Blackbird is amazing and SOOOOOOO much better than Gianna's, which used to occupy the space, copied Vegan Treats desserts, and sold "vegan" pizza that actually wasn't vegan. Blackbird's pizza is not only super cheap, but it's also super delicious. A slice (1/4 pizza!) is only $3 for plain Daiya cheese, and the specialty pieces are about $4 each. I went with the nacho pizza, which had caramelized onions, avocado, jalapenos, and olives. I could have done without the avocado, which had sort of a crispy tomato texture after it was baked, but otherwise, the pizza was outstanding. The caramelized onions were key and I'm going to order extra next time. I also had a slice of the veggie, which had artichokes, green bell pepper, olives, and mushrooms (which I picked off). I preferred this slice and thought it was much better than many soy meat slices I've had elsewhere. The service was very fast, considering how busy the dining room was and how many people were calling in for delivery ('twas a Friday night). Most of the people dining were young, alternativey folks that are probably vegetarian, but there was also an elderly couple enjoying some pizza. I got the impression they just stumbled in, not knowing it's vegan. Awesome. Thank you, Blackbird.
(5)
Sean G.

I've had my share of seitan cheesesteaks in San Francisco (Jay's Cheesesteaks and Phat Philly in the Mission), so I was pretty pysched to try out a vegan version in the City of Brotherly Love. I wasn't disappointed - the toasted hoagie roll was brimming with seitan and onions. It had a nice crunch when I took my first bite. The seitan and Daiya cheese made for a delicous mess. The only thing that would have made it better was more vegan aioli (you need to ask for it when you order). The one order of fries was huge - enough to be shared between two people. Definetely worth the visit for vegan and vegetarians!
(4)
Kedar D.

Blackbird looks like a hole-in-the-wall pizza joint, which is a good thing, because it brings vegan restaurants more into the mainstream. You can come here and get a slice of pizza on a paper plate and leave two minutes later. That's a rare thing in the vegan world, so I'm glad Blackbird has introduced the concept. I started off with a slice of nacho pizza ($3) made with cheddar Daiya, jalapenos, avocado and onions. It was tasty, though the avocado and jalapenos got dried-out quite a bit. I also had a philly cheesesteak ($8). It was drippy and oily like a regular cheesesteak (the Daiya cheese is pretty fatty), but I didn't think the seitan they used had enough flavor on its own. Also, there wasn't enough of it, or the onions, mushrooms and peppers. Too much bread and not enough filling, to put it another way. I also wish they'd used a flakier, slightly thinner bread, and preferably whole wheat. The bread Blackbird uses is much too thick and dry. Blackbird also offers a large number of baked goods from Vegan Treats, so you can get a complete meal here if you so choose. On a whole, I'm glad Blackbird is around. I think there's some room for improvement, but it's already off to a good start.
(3)
Nathan G.

Cool punk rock music playing every time I've been there. (Shit like nomeansno, Black Flag, Rapeman, etc.) Awesome pizza. I eat meat a lot but I think this is the best pizza I've had so far in Philadelphia. Staff are fast and reliable. Good times.
(5)
Rachel A.

the best vegan pizza i have ever put in my mouth! atmosphere is simple and calm, great for conversation
(5)
Alana M.

It's written just about all over the store that everything they serve is Vegan and yet I still couldn't believe it. They had cupcakes, whoopee pies, vegan cheesesteaks and pure awesomeness. So glad I got to check it out. Would highly recommend :)
(5)
Stan K.

They play good music, which is a plus. But sometimes I find crust-punk hair in my seitan. The wings are pretty good for philly. Not very well managed, but still one of my preferred places in philly. Would be 5 stars with better management and consistent employees. Also the desserts are bad, but whatever, it's ok.
(3)
Elizabeth M.

I love this place. I started out ordering the cheese steak when I went there, then trying the pizza, chickpea parm, cubano, wings, and tuna. Everything is EXCELLENT. This is my absolute favorite restaurant.
(5)
Michael F.

Was told it would be 50 minute wait for pizza and sandwiches and salads would be quicker . Ordered sandwiches and salad. After 30 minutes of waiting we inquired about our order and were told it would be another half hour. We were there was only 1 chef and saw 4 people behind the counter. We got our money back. Seating is limited and cramped...... Never got to taste it.... Terrible experience. Would have given it zero stars if yelp made this an option!
(1)
Aruna A.

Blackbird Pizzeria is a great place to go and grab some vegan food. Being entirely vegan, you should't expect tons of greasy food, or typical pizza. The varieties of pizza they offer are creative, and do all look fantastic. You can order by the slice, or order a whole pie, all to go or to stay and eat. Additionally, they have sandwhiches - all of which sounded and a few of which looked great. The dessert options were plentiful also. The taste? PRETTY DARN AWESOME. The South Philly had onions, fake meat, brocolli rabe, mushrooms, etc. It was great! I also tried a slice of the yukon potato pizza - which I wasn't totally thrilled with - but I could see how others would enjoy it. I'm interested in going back again and just ordering a pie and tasting it against that which I can get at Slice or at Mama Palma's (both of which also offer vegan cheese options). It is nice knowing that I can walk into Blackbird, and eat all of it..... I give it only 3 stars b/c for what it is - it's slightly overpriced. Also, we went here in the winter, and I couldn't take off my coat! It was FREEZING inside.
(3)
Mike C.

I was recently visiting from New York and while I love our local vegan pizza restaurant (3 Brothers pizza cafe), this place was phenomenal! The slice of Seitan meatball pizza I had reminded me of REAL NY PIZZA! The buffalo wings we ordered seemed so realistic as I think they were homemade compared to the standard frozen drumsticks that most vegan places use. They blasted Morrisey to boot! If I'm ever back in the Philly area, this is the first and probably last place I will revisit.
(5)
Amber M.

Heard nothing but great things about Blackbird and they were all dead on. My visit was shared with a carnivorous friend, who skeptically came to try her first slice of vegan pizza. We ordered a whole pie and two cheesesteaks. WoW! We were blown away, how in the world did we expect to finish all that food? I am not sure why I didnt expect to be full after only one slice and a few opportunistic nibbles of my "steak". Everything mucho delicioso and the staff isnt 1/2 had. They operate from an iPad which contribnutes to the forwardthinking saavy of the business. Also a great location, nice and tucked away but still close in proximity to parking and other South St sites.
(5)
Kurt I.

Fantastic vegan cheese steak, a little on the greasy side - but isn't that how a cheese steak should be? The hand cut fries were addictive. Tons of desserts, I think I need to come again.
(4)
Erin P.

I ate way too much of ths pizza... it was amazing.
(5)
Van N.

This place is between South and Lombard on 6th Street...but closer to South and across the street from the fire station. Everything on the menu is vegan. Ordered a 12" pizza (which is more than enough to feed 2 people) and a cheesesteak sandwich - split both with a friend. I enjoyed the sandwich more than the pizza. That's not to say the pizza wasn't good; however, a lot of tourists come to Philly looking for a cheese steak and now even vegans have a good option just off South Street. Faux steak made from seitan mixed with onions, mushrooms, peppers, and vegan cheese. Not dripping with grease but enough oil to keep it in the realm of a Philly cheesesteak. The pizza was quite good. We called in a take out order. The wait time was, like, 25 mins but we were told that on the phone when we ordered so it's not like we had to wait. The food was ready when we arrived and piping hot. There's plenty of seating inside if you choose to eat in. There are treats like whoopie pies on the counter. The menu also indicates this place serves vegan wings. Think I need to try these the next time I'm in Philly...
(5)
Basil W.

Blackbird is a vegan pizzeria and sandwich shop, but I prefer to think of it as a pizzeria and sandwich shop that just happens to be vegan. I had an incredible BBQ portobella sandwich. It came on a long roll with coleslaw and jalapeÃ±os. The wife tried the seitan cheesesteak (made with Daiya cheese). We also got a side of the hand cut French fries. Absolutely everything was delicious. They also carry a full line of Virgil's sodas. If you haven't tried Virgil's root beer, you're missing out. Blackbird is a great new addition to the city and I highly recomend it whether or not you're vegan.
(5)
Richard M.

This place is off the charts. I visited it on my trip down the east coast and I wish I stayed in Philly longer so i could have visited it more than once. The Seitan Cheese Steak is the most amazing food I have ever eaten. The vibe of the eatery is nice and young and casual, without being in-your-face so its a great place for kids & adults. I HIGHLY recommend making your way to the Blackbird Pizzeria ASAP!!!
(5)
Nicolas B.

Really good pizza, just a bit saggy (specially the marinara one)
(4)
Amy K.

Absolutely delicious, best vegan wings I've ever had! Delicious, fresh salad and best part was the incredible cheesesteak
(5)
Jay B.

Pizza is good, they are just a bit slow. Love the fughi pizza. Only gave 3 stars because I'm just not left dying to come back after eating there.
(3)
Samantha N.

Wow! Great vegan pizza. I especially liked the Popeye, but the funghi was delicious as well. The wings are some of the best I've had. They really do a great job with the texture and the sauce. The cheesesteak was pretty tasty but I wished the bread would have been a bit...more hearty, maybe. I know that some are skeptical about vegan "cheese" but I think that if you appreciate it for the unique (and delicious) flavor, you'll enjoy it. I highly recommend trying out Blackbird Pizza.
(5)
Sean S.

This was my third attempt to enjoy blackbird pizza yet thus was also the third fail. Warning they deliver their pizza on bikes, even across town. This pizza its best served hot. So for the 2nd and 3rd attempt we chose pick up. This review is for the final order. The pizza is ok hot. The vegan root beer wings had good sauce (which was only on the bottom of the container) but were totally impossible to chew through. Not sure if they were overcooked or old? We had the haymaker pizza. Sausage was good, daiya was, daiya. Pizza though burnt around the edges was soggy in the middle, and was not cut. The girl working the counter was nice, and the cupcakes they don't make were great. Not a one star spot.
(2)
Jennifer N.

Not a vegan. I fancy myself more of a meat reductionist. Of all of the vegetarian/vegan options I have sampled over the years, vegan cheese has been the least impressive. As a result, I had never tried vegan pizza prior to blackbird. Thank god for Daiya cheese! It really takes veganism to the next level. My favorite pizza is the Funghi. the cheese is melty and the sauce is creamy somehow (the menu says it has garlic butter on it, which must be vegan). The mushrooms -- so earthy and savory! It was the only pizza I tried that didn't really make me think of the "real" thing. Not so much with the plain cheeze pizza. The yukon and the south philly are also good choices, but the Funghi is the standout for me. Blackbird is kind of out of the way for me, but anytime I am headed to the Ritz or Fabric Row, I will definitely make a detour for a slice.
(4)
Elizabeth B.

Yum yum yum. I missed Gianna's but Blackbird is a far superior replacement. I loved the Yukon pizza. (I am craving it right now even after eating a death-row style brunch) I am an anti-salt fanatic, and while I loved the sea salt on the Yukon, it was too much. You know when you eat too much of something salty and your lips feel weird? My lips felt weird for awhile after. BUT it's still really amazing. They were out of slice of tomato pie, so I went with a cheese piece. I wanted to like it but the cheese stuck my teeth :( Not cool. I think vegan cheese is not for me. The sauce and crust are delicious, the slices really generous in size -- this is good pizza. The desserts look great and I thought the service was really nice. I couldn't get my cucumber soda open (such a weakling) and they helped me out and didn't laugh at me. The soda tasted like perfume though.
(4)
mishel c.

I visited Blackbird on Saturday + was pleased with the experience. Another reviewer commented on the interior, and I'd agree if felt a bit sterile. The menu board was cool + it was clean, but there was nothing else going on. Not a big deal, but it could be cozier. The sign out front is pretty rad....so add some birds to the walls or something, maybe? Anyway, we ordered the last slice of the seitan sausage pizza + since we wanted another, they added some sausage to a plain slice for us + heated them up. The crust + sauce were excellent and balanced + the sausage topping was spicy and had great texture. The taste of the cheese is a little odd, but no vegan cheese is going to be amazing -- that being said, it's by far the closest thing I've had to a decent replica. They also had a nice selection of cakes + sweets but we passed them up this time around. In all, it's great to have another vegan haunt in town + I'm excited to see this place develop.
(4)
Jon F.

The pizza here is really fantastic; excellent crust, really flavorful toppings, and tasty vegan Daiya cheese. There's an attention to detail I really appreciate; they order special vegan pepperoni from Chicago (best I've had), cook their veggie sausage in "garlic butter", add truffle oil to their mushroom pizza, etc. I'm more of a Chicago-style pizza man, but this is some of the best New York style pizza I've had, definitely a really solid crust. The price for a vegan slice is also really reasonable given the huge size and high-quality toppings. The sandwiches were good, although honestly I found the cheesesteak to be insufficiently flavorful and a bit on the dry side (the Cubano was much better). The desserts from Vegan Treats are always great as well, and I really enjoyed the cucumber soda, but the pizza is the star of the show here. The folks running the place are super-nice too.
(4)
Dave R.

I love Blackbird. Great atmosphere when you go in, and friendly delivery people. I order from there fairly often and only had a problem once which was due to weather (not their fault). I usually get the steak without cheese or the Haymaker Pizza without cheese (just a personal preference, I dislike vegan dairy) and a side of BBQ wings. Recommended if you are visiting Philly, mandatory if you a vegan and live in Philly.
(4)
Derik M.

I was a strict vegan for about 15 yrs, and am well familiar with the Emperor's New Clothes approach to vegan food reviews (promoting anything vegan as phenomenal for fear that honest critiques would expose the entire movement as dry and cardboard-y). I was always against this mindset, because holding replacement products up to the same standards as animal-based dishes brought us from olde-tyme, brittle, powder-mix veggie burgers and bulk TVP to all the mock-meat and melty cheezes Monsanto can't wait to absorb or destroy. This is exactly why I'm so amped on Blackbird. Daiya's stuff is decent, but BBird's specialty pies without it are original and brilliant. I grew up in north Jersey on NYC/Brooklyn pizza, & Phila pizza crust has let me down several times. I'm sure there are some killer spots I don't know about yet, but Blackbird's crust is ridiculously great. Chewy, flavorful, and never brittle. Other than the pies, I've only tried the Cubano, and the ceasar salad, but they were both fantastical. All the best, fellas. Great work.
(5)
Suzanne H.

After trying Blackbird Pizzeria, I can say that I definitely don't like vegan cheese. It sticks to your teeth and does not even compare to real cheese. I'm not a vegan though, so this kind of cheese might be delicious to a vegan. That being said, I thought the pizza crust was amazing and I really liked the pizza with potatoes on it. After two slices of pizza I was too full to have dessert, but they all looked really good. I am looking forward to going back and trying the peanut butter pie. Also, my friend got a cucumber flavored soda that we both thought tasted just like the way the grass perfume from the Gap smells. Weird, right?
(3)
Christopher S.

Yeah... I'm definitely into this place. The food (especially the cheesesteaks) is good, and I kinda like the setting better than Govinda's. Haven't been here in a while before a few weeks ago.
(4)
Dustyn C.

I've been stopping in here once or twice a week now, and have tried every sandwich on the menu. honestly, they are all great. my current favorite is the tofu cubano, but the chickpea salad sandwich is fork-worthy as well. i don't care what anyone else is saying about the bread, i'm a big fan. like their pizzas, its fresh and crusty. i'm OK with it not being the exact same roll everyone else in town is already using. oh yeah, and the fireplace is a nice touch. welcome to the neighborhood, Blackbird!
(5)
Dame V.

I found the pizza here to be delicious. The crust is good, the vegan cheese is melty, and the toppings are creative. I like that the faux sausage is seitan based, rather than being made of highly processed soy. There were even fresh basil leaves on the pizza I chose. The fact that the restaurant supposedly composts all of its utensils is good, too, though I'd still rather see reusable plates, cups, and utensils. The dessert is of average quality by area vegan standards. Next time, I'll get two slices of pizza, and skip the dessert.
(4)
Jenn M.

6:15pm: ordered takeout & was promised delivery within 45 minutes. 7:30pm: called to check on our order & was told, "Oh, we've been trying to get in touch with you. Our delivery person had an accident on his bike -- but if you still want your food, we can re-make your order now." Expressed confusion, since I had no missed calls & was then told, "Oh, well there are two people working tonight, so I guess she hadn't gotten around to calling you yet. We have a line out the door. But you'll have your food in 45 minutes." 8:15pm: called & was told "he left 15 minutes ago & will be there any minute." 8:35pm: still no food. called & was assured that the delivery person was on his way. At this point, I pointed out that it had been over two hours, & asked to talk to a manager. Was told he was "too busy" but that my credit card would be refunded. 8:45pm: food arrives. Mushroom salad -- not many mushrooms, wilted, mediocre. BBQ wings -- cold, chewy & dried out, sticky-sweet coating. Popeye pizza -- also cold. reheated in low oven. so salty, it was inedible. Bye, bye blackbird.
(1)
Marie D.

If you're looking for a meal minus meat, Blackbird is a fine choice. It's very tiny in here, so takeout might be a good idea if you live nearby. And if the weather is wintry, it might be an even better idea; although a friend spotted some delivery men dropping off a few much-needed space heaters. But the grub here is so good you might be able to forget your frigidity. You'll probably even forget your eating vegan. The seitansteak was great and had all the ooey-goeeyness this type of sandwich requires. The roll was externally crusty and internally fluffy, another must-have. Pizza dough had same quality/consistency (shame on me, I don't remember the name of the slice). My only regret was not ordering the Yukon, a golden, glistening pie with slight tinges of extreme, pizza oven heat and specks of herbs. The only thing that could make this place better is if they let you byo. Vegan, I am not. Blackbird lover, I am.
(4)
Jen A.

I cannot say enough good things about this place. We had the haymaker pizza which was to die for!! The cheese was SO good! The hubby and I got a large and it was big enough to feed a small army. We also went with the "root beer wings" which were excellent. For dessert, we had the vegan cupcakes (which I believe are from Vegan Treats). They were so yummy - you'd never know these tasty treats were vegan! The employees are all very, very nice. The inside is not real fancy - but the awesome food makes up for it : )
(5)
Teresa L.

We got the South Philly because you know, it had meat (Seitian Sausage). And it took us awhile to decide, but we decided the Margherita Pizza was the next-best thing to meat (drinks, drinks, drinks!). The cheese was like mayo. I had sinned - or so I thought. And I swear that I was eating meat, albeit kinda weird when I examined it between my index and thumb, but still yummy. Absolutely taken aback by the trickery.
(4)
Alexa J.

Let me begin by saying that I take the opinions of my fellow Yelpers very seriously, so I was really excited to try Blackbird. Maybe all the hype was why I was so disappointed by my experience there. Because I was so pumped for this place, I had checked out their menu online and planned my order in advance--a vegan cheesesteak and a couple of slices. (My appetite knows no bounds.) When I got there, I was disappointed to find that the only three slices available were plain cheese, pepperoni, and and Nacho. Nevertheless, I soldiered through my first world problems like a champ, and ordered a pepperoni slice, a Nacho slice, and a cheesesteak. The guy at the counter told me they were out of rolls. NO ROLLS?! I groaned audibly, because why bother hiding my disappointment? They didn't even bother having rolls. I stuck with just the two slices and sat down at the table with my friends, who were waiting for the whole pie they had ordered. I started eating my pizza, because real friends won't make you wait for them to get their food, but their pizza took FOREVER. By forever, I mean half an hour, but how does it take 30 minutes to deliver a pizza TO A TABLE? But back to my pizza. I started with the bubbling hot Nacho slice, crust first. I'll say this for Blackbird: they do a mean crust. This stuff was crispy outside and tender and fluffy inside. I'm normally a translucent-thin crust kind of girl, but this shit was the bomb. I wish I could say anything really positive about the rest of the pizza, but everyone hates a liar. It was LOADED with Daiya, which, if you're unfamiliar, is goopy, gluey, and gross in large quantities. It completely overwhelmed the toppings (caramelized onions, jalapenos, and avocado, which would have been great had they not been nearly nonexistant) and gummed up behind my teeth. Um, ew. I like Daiya in moderation, but this was ridiculous. The pepperoni slice was equally overloaded with vegan cheese goop, but the pepperoni was AWESOME. I picked it off and ate it so I wouldn't have to put any more Daiya in my mouth. By the end of the meal, I still had a ton of pizza left on my plate, which for me is indicative of a terrible meal. I'd rather dai than eat that pizza again.
(2)
Bonnie T.

I live in NYC where it's relatively easy to find quality vegan food. Whenever I travel out of town, I try to visit the most highly recommended vegan spots. I can see why Blackbird Pizzeria is so well-liked. The pizza is imaginative and delicious. The crust is perfect. Open a location in NYC, please!
(5)
Michelle G.

I wanted to check out Gianna's Grill, but when we walked over to the address it was replaced with a Blackbird Pizzeria instead. Luckily it still had Philly Cheesesteak, so I was happy. Service was fast and friendly, and there was enough seating for our group, but it filled up quite quickly for dinner. I've never had a real philly cheese-steak, or even a vegan one from anywhere else, but I was hoping it would be more of a steaky sandwich. It was a shaved seitan one instead, which was still quite tasty but not what I was expecting. There were lots of options for dessert and the pizza selection was mouthwatering. I'll have to try some of their pizza next time.
(4)
Dan F.

"Take These Broken Wings. Learn to Fly." Not that they have vegan wings. But they do occupy that general culinary space what with pizza, cheesesteaks and fries and it fit with the lyrical spirit of everything else I have to say. Starting with the shallow and the visual: Sensational logo. Why not carry the spirit of it through the rest of the Blackbird experience? Inside it's as beckoning and soothing as an NHS community dental clinic. (Google for photos.) Tables are bare, walls are naked, and the low-lying fan lights seemed to trigger an as-yet undiagnosed epilepsy. The lighting is hardly incidental. Rethink it. Now for the food: B+ cheesesteak. Excellent overall texture, sort of ... a feat given that the seitan slices themselves are tissue-thin nothingmuch. The roll, wonderfully fresh as it was, was way too prominent a feature of the sandwich. I.e. I felt I was eating lots of roll. And not just any roll, but a HEAVILY FLOURED ROLL. As much as might be expected in an I Love Lucy baking accident. Back to the texture. The sandwich was also kind of gluey. I don't know why, and I don't know how to fix it. Cook the vegetables less? Do them on a higher flame? Stumper. There's also a curious lack of flavor ... a blank canvas upon which maybe Sriracha would have helped (at which point you'd feel like you were eating a Sriracha sandwich.) They do have hot sauce, but just one bottle at the counter. You may have to jockey for it. The fries were pretty impressive. Hand-cut, about a thousand pounds a fry (both a plus and a minus), and nicely dry. Organic Heinz was a huge bonus. (It really does taste markedly different from the conventional Heinz. I've done taste tests.) I washed down the affair with a Dry Cucumber soda. Perhaps not the best choice for my meal, but I definitely appreciate their beverage selection: just a titch sweet, real flavor, and sophisticated - like me! Overall it's quality product in an unsettling, bare, windowless environment. I'll leave you with a final thought. Nearing the end of the meal, I overheard one sort-of achingly hip 20-something customer ask another: "So, who do you think goes here: mostly vegans or mostly hipsters?" And with that, I sign off.
(3)
Jessica E.

Blackbird, thank you for introducing me to the world of daiya cheese. I am allergic to milk and not familiar with how regular cheese tastes, but I do know that what I ate at Blackbird was delicious! I tried a seitan cheesesteak, which was delightful. I am a meat eater, but did not miss it in the case of this sandwich. I would not say that the seitan tasted like beef or chicken, but it did not matter. It could stand on its own. I tried a few slices of pizza, my favorite of which was the haymaker. The crust was just the right amount of crispy and the toppings (onion, peppers, some kind of fake meat) were full of flavor. This place is a dream for us non-dairy eaters. Vegans, I have to be honest...I do not always get where you are coming from. Avoiding dairy is a pain and sometimes it is impossible. I sure am glad that you exist though and that there are so many of you in Philly so that places like Blackbird can exist and thrive. I will definitely be going back to Blackbird to work my way through their list of sandwiches and pizza options. This food may be worth putting on a few pounds!
(5)
Chris C.

For an omnivore, I was shocked at how good our chicken wings were. The calzone was also delicious.
(5)
Kelly R.

The Ceaser Salad was slightly above average, but the Cubano was excellent!!!! This is my new favorite Vegan place!
(4)
Margaret A.

AMAZING FOOD! You will love it even if you aren't vegan. We ordered a bunch of pizzas and sandwiches for a party and it was a gigantic hit. Even people who had never had vegan food before loved it. My favorite is the Funghi pizza. The mushrooms are fresh and the truffle oil adds a great touch. The Cubano Sandwich and the Cheesesteak are amazing. Having grown up in Philly and having lived in Miami and coming from a Cuban family I can attest to the fact that both really reminded me of the really thing- but better. The Whoopie pies and the brownies are delicious. Be sure to try one when you go. The establishment is small but is able to fit in a good number of tables. The service is pretty quick and were able to fill our large order on time. Some of the best vegan comfort food I've ever had, absolutely delicious!
(5)
Ariel K.

I have been going to Blackbird since they first opened. When they first opened I was impressed with their portion sizes and their friendly staff. That is NOT the case anymore. Every time I go in there, I get helped by some crust punk who looks like they haven't showered in weeks. Not only is the staff dirty, but they're rude. The entire staff always has an attitude problem. I am sorry that I am bothering you and actually making you work. Isn't that what they get paid for? The portion sizes are smaller, there is too much crust on the pizza and they ALWAYS get my order wrong. I ordered delivery and waited for two hours!!! I did not receive a call letting me know what was going on with my order or anything! I had to call them asking where my food was after about an hour and a half. The girl responds with "it left already" and hung up on me. So, two hours later it showed up, cold (this was during the summer). I went to Blackbird before a show with three other people. I ordered my food before my friends. My friends all received their food, and finished eating before I got mine. I had to ask where my food was. I guess they forgot it, because twenty minutes after I asked, I received my food. At that point I didn't even want to eat. I have numerous other complaints about blackbird. I will no longer be eating there because of their dirty crust punk staff and their attitudes.
(1)
Alex M.

The chicken wings are better than the real thing. The staff is knowledgeable and everything on the menu is delicious
(5)
Howard E.

I'd heard good things about Blackbird, this past weekend I decided to walk down and check it out. Without qualification, the buffalo wings were the best I've ever had, vegan or otherwise. The sauce is just sweet enough with a great tangy flavor, and they have mastered the texture of a boneless wing more than any other vegan offering, and even better than the tendon laced meat versions. The pizza is pretty good too, they've created a cheese that melts and replicates the texture of mozzarella, and the sauce is sweet and flavorful. I also tried the Cubano, which was good but could use more of a mustard flavor to complete the sandwich, a Cubano without the right mix of salt and mustard suffers a little. The staff was great, and though it was very crowded (and loud) when I was there, the service was fast. I will be back.
(5)
P R.

Good food. Poor service. Example - my first time going there the girl behind the counter specifically didn't look at my friend and I in the face at all in the 8 minutes we stood in front of the counter...while no one else was in the restaurant. It was clear there were take out orders and the like happening....but she didn't even say hello or I'll be with you in a moment. Totally ignored us. I was pretty close to walking out. Then was so - I couldn't care less about you - with her attitude. Ugh. It was pretty terrible.
(3)
Chas D.

I have eaten at more vegan restaurants than I can count. When traveling I always try my very best to eat at local establishments. Blackbird is easily in the top five Vegan restaurants I've eaten at in the world. I know its not hoity-toity like Millennium in SF, but its just as good. As a cook I can tell you these people know how to make some tasty American food. The pizza crust is airy, crispy, and delicious. They seem to make their own Seitan, and take their time to make sure their sandwiches are properly toasted. The first meal was so good we drove twenty minutes through the rain in a rental Fiat to return. A Fiat is basically a motorcycle with a box around it (insert your own loud buzzing sound here!) -We risked our lives to come back, well maybe that's an exaggeration, but hey- it seemed like it at the moment. Haymaker-As good as any non vegan pizza. Such great flavor and balance! Cubano- The crispy grilled bread, salty, smoky, slight spice, tartness of the vinegar DELICIOUSO...mmmm... Seitan Cheesesteak-So good. I love that the veggie meat tastes homemade, its rare places take the time to create and produce their own product...warm goodness! Beet Salad-Excellent, but I have a slight love affair with beets, so colorful. Caesar Salad- Just Ok, but its a Caesar Salad right? One thing I'm so copying are the tiny flavor bombs of deep fried caper goodness. If you're in Philly you have to try this place. My 10 year old son even bought a shirt with his own money, and always gets questioned, "Where's Blackbird?" So hopefully his West Coast props pay off for this place in the Summertime (;
(5)
Gavi H.

It's about time I write a review for this place. I discovered this place about a year ago and have loved it ever since. The bbq wings are excellent. The seitan cheese steak is delicious. Warning about the habenero wings-- they are so spicy!! Ate them and couldn't feel the inside of my mouth for a while after. But definitely was an experience. I recommend this place to anyone looking for a great vegan place that has good service and good food!
(5)
Caleb W.

Pizza and cheese fries were both pretty good. Can't wait to try everything else!
(4)
Wedge W.

Blackbird is getting another review because I had to rave about their sandwiches. The chickpea "tuna" is phenomenal! Who needs tuna when you have this?!?? And the Picnic sandwich (which has kale, potato salad, and BBQ marinated tempeh) just feels like I"m eating a bite out of summer. Also, their employees are absolutely a pleasure to talk to! If you order delivery, it is very fast.
(5)
Ben W.

One of the top Vegan restaurants in Philadelphia and definitely the best Vegan pizza and faux wings in the brotherly love town. Perfect spot for dinner if you're hopping the downtown bar scene. Not a huge fan of the fries but try the avocado and cucumber dip!!
(5)
Drew B.

I had the best cheesesteak & cheese fries at this vegan establishment for lunch today. I have lamented for many years now, the passing of my beloved Giana's (used to be in the same location as Blackbird is now). I tried Blackbirds offering a while back when they first opened, and was not impressed with their steaks, however, time has passed and how they have perfected their vegan cheese sauce, steaks, and damn their rolls are fabulous! So glad I gave them another chance, because now I am in love with their tasty sandwiches. The void in my life, is now full, and I am so grateful for blackbirds diligence in perfecting their art. Long live blackbird!
(5)
Abundance C.

Pizza, Wings, and Cheese steak in that order. Unhealthy super satisfying stress or i just wanna have a good hang out feast food. I do own my own vegan restaurant and I do travel from Delaware. Parking sucks. :(
(5)
Susan L.

this place is SO GOOD. i am a vegetarian but even for those that are not-- this place is SO GOOD. if you are vegetarian or vegan .. then its straight up amazeballs. its a good thing its 45 min away from me. not much ambiance inside, just a pizza joint, but the food is off the chain. ive had the hay market and nacho pizza, and buffalo wings. tried the cheesesteak once also. pizza and wings FTW.
(5)
Kathleen V.

it's sunday, i'm hungover, i want delivery, i get blackbird. i suggest the following: pizza : balboa sandwich : cubano salad : beet wings : root beer bbq side : potato salad the potato salad is pretty much amazing.
(5)
Liana L.

Vegan junk food. This place looks like a hole in the wall but fear not theres a lot of goodies and products with friendly employees. Not a fan of fake cheese nor fake meats as a vegan but this place does a good job with them looking for alternatives. I've only had the chickpea sandwich and grilled veggie sandwich here. The chickpea sandwich was unique and I've had better veggie sandwiches elsewhere at non vegan spots. I've also tried a couple bites of their 'pepperoni pizza' and seitan cheesesteak. I think their food is a lil greasy in my opinion but it was good and a great alternative for those looking for non-meat options. If I have pizza I still prefer a simple tomato pie with veggies. They need to use new rolls though, it's tough to eat.
(3)
Matt G.

We ordered this and wanted to throw it out. Maybe it was an off night, maybe they didn't have their act together yet. I won't go on, but this is the worst review I've ever given.
(1)
Kathleen S.

We won't be returning after today's experience. Somehow the food is now bad and the service is worse. I could tolerate the attitude before since the food was life changing but not so much anymore. We ordered a caesar salad which was good not great, a popeye pizza and the haymaker with no daiya and extra sauce. I am not sure what happened to the glorious perfect pizza crust. The pizzas are thinner now but not in a good way. I can appreciate a good thin crust. These are not of the former variety. They have a chewy, unpleasant, stale texture that made me take one bite and stop eating it (could they be refrigerating dough from the day before?) I should discuss both pizzas individual since although they both had a terrible crust, suffered from different problems. First the haymaker. Like I said crust was thin and also soggy. We have gotten this pizza several times with extra sauce and it was delicious. The crust used to be like a dream. Fluffy in the center but yet still crispy on the bottom of the pie and outside the crust. The toppings were fine. The popeye was an absolute disaster. Again the crust was terrible, even thinner than the haymaker and absolutely overcooked. Not enough pesto or crust and the mushrooms, which were one of the best things I ever put in my mouth, were hard and burnt. They pulverized into dust as I bit into them. It was just awful and not edible at all. My sister-in-law and I both agreed after a bite and I went to speak to the front. The girl in the front looked pissed and went to go speak to the chef. She came back over and said, "ok let me see" as if she had to verify what I was claiming. We tried explaining the issue starting with the mushrooms and she said, "well they are crispy, they are fried." Really?!? Customer service fail. The pizza was not acceptable at all and now is not the time to argue with a customer who knows what the pizza should taste like. She offered to make us a new one. We agreed. We then rethought our decision since we had waited 40 minutes for the pizzas in the first place. It was about 10 minutes after they said they would remake it. Turns out they thankfully hadn't started doing that. We left the whole pie on the table and went and ate somewhere else. Some of the recent reviews also seem to note a decline in food and service. We were yours to lose, Blackbird. They did take the pie off but they didn't even apologize. The nerve we had to expect consistency and standards.
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El B.

Holy Cubano! Last time I felt this satisfied, was when I was eating a... Oh never mind. Get the Cubano!!!
(5)
Erin F.

I was so excited to see the vegan and vegetarian options, I was like a kid in the candy story! I decided to order everything! 1) Wings - habanero citrus 2) Seitan cheesesteak 3) Pizza with pepperoni topping I have to say that I loved it! As a vegetarian who absolutely loved cheesesteaks, wings, pepperioni, and all of that terrible stuff, this is an awesome fix! The wings were definitely wing-like. The cheesesteak was wonderfully greasy on a beautiful artisan style long roll. The pizza with pepperoni was everything I had hoped for. Five stars for awesome vegan food. I will be back for my next fix!
(5)
Taylor-Rey R.

I searched online reviews and found that this place has the best "vegan philly cheesesteaks". Yes. Yes. Yes. Not only that but Lauren helped pick out pizza slices, the haymaker ..... amazing! And a delicious pepperoni slice! I went back twice while on a 3 day vacation! So AWESOME!!!
(5)
Matt L.

Amazing pizza and wings! The fungi pizza is hands down one of the best pizzas I've ever had, vegan or non-vegan. Highly recommended!
(5)
Angela P.

On our second day in Philadelphia, which I already deemed the city of veganly love, we headed to Blackbird Pizzeria. As our friends were telling us about this place, I wasn't really that interested. I mean, I can get great vegan pizza in DC. But, when they made it clear that this was not a pizzeria that served vegan pizza, but, rather, a 100% vegan pizzeria, I was sold. What I find most interesting is that this pizzeria was founded by a former chef of the now defunct Horizons, Mark Mebus, along with his partner, Ryan Moylan. HipCityVeg was also founded by a former employee of Horizons. It seems like Rich Landau, owner of Vedge and former owner of Horizons, is mentoring all of these individuals and encouraging them to spread the wealth of vegan restaurants and if that is what is happening, it makes me very happy. We mosied on into the pizzeria around noon on a Sunday. It was fairly busy. The menu consisted of specialty pizzas, sandwiches and wraps, salads, and sides. Since it is a pizzeria, I felt obligated to try the pizza. Plus, I'd been thinking about pizza all morning so by noon, I was ready for it. The question was whether we should order an entire pizza or just order by the slice. If ordering by the slice, I only had three options, but if ordering a whole pizza, we could order anything. Ultimately, I decided to order a slice of the Haymaker. I grabbed a Juniper Berry natural soda and took a seat at a table by the door. They heated up my pizza slice in the oven and brought it out fairly quickly. Oh, this pizza was so good. The crust was quite thin and it was crispy in just the right places while maintaining softness in just the right places. It was topped with Upton's Naturals seitan sausage, thinly sliced red onions, garlic butter, red sauce, fresh oregano, and Daiya cheese. Mmmm. Zach ordered a seitan cheesesteak that came out about 15 minutes later. It was loaded with grilled onions and peppers along with crimini and white mushrooms and Daiya cheese. The bread and filling were good, but not great and, in fact, we had trouble tasting the housemade seitan. I wasn't 100% convinced any seitan was in the sub. If it was, it was sliced so thin that it resembled the mushrooms, but either way, I really didn't taste it. Had this been the only cheesesteak we'd had in Philly, we might have been okay with it, but after indulging in the cheesesteak at HipCityVeg the day before, this one did not compare. No matter what though, the fact that there is an all-vegan pizzeria in Philly absolutely rocks. We may not have loved the cheesesteak, but we did love the pizza and we'd gladly go back for more. The slice was only $3.75 and was easily the size of two slices while the sub was only $8. I think this is great place to go for a good, reasonably priced lunch. Oh, and they serve Vegan Treats delicious desserts as well!
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Michael H.

I'm not vegan, but I'm impressed with this place. Nacho pizza, extra jalapeÃ±os, is the way to go if you're going for pizza. It has avocados and awesome caramelized onions and is quite delicious. Only, watch out for taking it out - lately I feel like the crust has gotten thinner, to the point that by the time we get the pizza home, it's gotten soggy. Sandwiches are great - the smoked tofu cubano is addictive. And desserts from Vegan Treats - awesome.
(4)
Monica L.

I had the pepperoni pizza with BIG pieces of vegan pepperoni. It was cheaper than I thought too. Their menu is pretty large and creative - can't wait to try more.
(4)
No N.

The pizza is in a class of its own. I had the mushroom with "cheese" and another one called the Haymaker. Both were exceptional. The cheese was addicting and the crust was nicely crusted on the outside and softer towards the center, with a thin body. If you have experience with cooking with mushrooms then you know when they have been done right and let me tell you these babies were perfect and filled with flavor. Just talking about it makes we want to go back for more...
(4)
Mike A.

Great- Chick pea parm, cheese steak (if not too oily) and pizza out of the oven Good- Fries (when not overcooked), wings (again, if not overcooked), chick pea tuna wrap Needs work- The kitchen's consistency, as mentioned above. And most of all it's speed. I get the punk rock attitude of the staff, but extraordinary wait times don't make you punk rock, they make regular customers go to the the other top vegan lunch spots in the city- Hip city veg, and Govinda's (although the wait time SUCKS here too)...
(4)
Cormack G.

For health and weight reasons, I've been thinking about going vegan for a few weeks to see if it makes a difference. I was walking around Philadelphia and happened to yelp vegan to see where my first meal would be. Blackbird PIZZA came up, which brought a lot of questions to my mind. I read the reviews and decided to give it a try. It's pretty simple: This is EXCELLENT pizza made completely vegan. The ultimate test? It tastes better than the vast majority of normal pizza I've had in Philly. I highly recommend to all, whether vegan or not. I had the BBQ "Chicken" pizza and left with a big smile on my face. The only reason this is not 5 star is because it's a bit pricey, at around $3-$4 a slice.
(4)
Jasmine H.

I love blackbird pizza, I always try to stop in when I am in the area. Vegan cheese has really never been been my thing, but for some reason Blackbird makes it so tasty It is definitely one of those "I can't believe it's vegan!" experiences. The haymaker slice and seitan cheesesteak are my favorites.
(5)
Jennifer J.

It's great to have an establishment like this in the city. It really makes us a unique city to have great vegan spots. The pizza is always delicious and the slices are huge! I've seen a few people write that the pizza is expensive. Well, the methodology kind of implicates that you're not going to get bargain basement prices. The pizza has quality ingredients. If you want cheap, head to a dollar menu filled with all kinds of junk. I highly recommend the root beer BBQ seitan wings. They are amazingly tasty. It does take them a bit of time to make them as most of their items are made to order in a relatively small kitchen area. But again, I'd rather wait a little longer and pay a little more for food that I know is prepared fresh and is made with quality ingredients. I also really appreciate that they participate in the LevelUp program. Well done, guys.
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Sohee C.

Only tried their buffalo chicken pizza--their special for Vegan Pizza Day--and it was just a delightful experience. The chicken was nicely crispy on the outside, and the amount of sauce on the slice was well-balanced with the other ingredients. It was a little hard to maneuver with the big chunks of chicken on the pizza, but well worth it. The sodas are also really great with interesting flavors--my friend's tried them all and he likes all of them. When I was there, he had the lavender while I got the tangerine. Refreshing and unique.
(5)
Carrie E.

The best--loved the wings (root beer BBQ)--calzone--and pizza (plain and pepperoni). The only criticism was the calzone sauce served cold--I would prefer warm...the food is so yummy--got cookies too but did not taste them yet...go here, esp curious non veggies--the food is great!!
(5)
Brett V.

Philadelphia is a city that has never excelled at offering up great pizza. There's been a lot of hype about a few new pizzeria additions lately (namely Stella and Zavino) but the pizza never seems to live up to the hype. Could a vegan pizza place change all of that? Simply put - no. Blackbird's pizza is at best pretty decent and at worst a bland and unsatisfying impostor. Where your slice falls on that spectrum is largely dependent on vegan cheese. Slices with no cheese (potato/rosemary for example) are pretty tasty, while the plain slice is dominated by the taste and texture of the vegetable oils that are primary ingredients in the mozzarella cheese substitute.
(3)
Glenn H.

I'm never going back. You wait on line until the order-taker gets through talking with all of the call-in orders. I waited 15 minutes in line just to get to the front, then had to wait 5 more minutes while the staff member took a lengthy telephone takeout order - including getting the credit card information TWICE. When I told him he should be taking the orders FIRST of the people who came into the restaurant he said it was not the restaurant's policy. The food is not delicious enough for a return visit. There are plenty of other great restaurants in this city to put up with that.
(2)
Leah G.

So . . . Blackbird only gets four stars because I decided to be gluttonous. I was dying to try the pizza and the cheesesteak . . . so I just ordered both. I mean, I figured, its vegan, its not that bad for me. The pizza was amazing. It can compete with any non-vegan pizza (unless you actually enjoy puddles of grease on top of your slice). I am truly excited to go back and try more! The cheesesteak was also good . . . don't get me wrong (I clearly finished the entire thing), but it just was not as good as the pizza . . .hence the four star designation. I will definitely be back here; it almost makes me want to be a vegan!
(4)
Z J.

I went here for dinner with a friend and we split a couple different slices, all were good but the highlight for me was the taco (jalapeno, caramelized onion, and avocado) with the plain "cheese" being a close second. this is not just great vegan pizza, its great pizza. Im all about meat and cheese, but blackbird leaves me totally satisfied without either.
(4)
Christian M.

As a vegetarian, I am thankful for this place. Knowing it exists eliminates the typical "where can we eat?" issue. Everything they serve is worth a try. This is one of a few places that I can think of where I over order, so I can have left-overs. Last time we were there we ordered a Cubano, cheese steak, fries, a slice of pizza AND dessert. Since pizza is in the title, let's talk about it for a minute. It's great. The crust is tasty and the veggie pepperoni adds a nice touch. It's true, it's not warm inside. The food is so good, great music keeps me warm. The winter is coming to a close and that won't matter anymore. With food this good, I do not miss eating meat.
(5)
Dana R.

I had a lot of food at Blackbird. I remember eating in this restaurant years ago before it was Blackbird, and it was another pizza joint that also served vegan slices. Blackbird is much, much, MUCH better. First of all, they sell vegan cheesesteaks that not only DON'T suck, but are downright delicious. I haven't been a lifelong vegan so I remember what cheesesteak tastes like. Some of them were pretty gross, others were pretty good. The Blackbird version ranks up in my top 3, so please try it out. It's made of seitan, so that's not good for the celiac crowd, but for everyone else it's heaven. Their rolls are awesome...good rolls are so important to a good sandwich. They use Daiya cheese, which is probably the best vegan cheese out there. It actually melts and stretches but it isn't for everyone. If you don't like it, that's cool because they do have pizzas that don't have the cheese on it (try the Yukon gold potato pizza!) This isn't healthy food by any means but it's delicious without bogging you down with grease. My family and I had a South Philly pizza, which was topped with seitan sausage, fennel and other veggies. It was great! Their slices are HUGE so you get a lot of bang for your buck but if you aren't that hungry, be warned! I also ordered an antipasti salad and it was fantastic. I loved the buffalo tofu mozzarella and seitan pepperoni slices! Very creative and tasty. They carry some pretty awesome sodas, too. I'll be back as soon as I can.
(5)
Dung N.

Disclaimer: Self proclaimed meatatarian- in a hurry. Had the pizza slice with Setan, Daiya (?) cheese. tomato sauce and Oregano... Pretty bangin, but they lose a star because i cant justify paying $4 for a slice of pizza again.
(4)
Dave A.

all the pizzas are delicious, didn't care for the pizzas that are mostly potato though. the seitan cheesesteak is much better if you ask them to cook it well done and add mushrooms (which they don't add anymore) they will give you extra tomato sauce for the pizza crust if you ask. wish they still carried the bbq sandwich, def one of the best sandwiches i've ever had.
(4)
Leela B.

I feel bad for the people working behind the counter when I come in here. I don't know what comes over me. Perhaps, after over a year of only having one choice on most menus, I've forgotten how to make decisions about what to eat. Or it might be my month of near-starvation in a low-quality, vegan-unfriendly college cafeteria that causes me to consume food like Pacman. The most likely cause of my excessive food buying, however, is the overall awesomess of the food at Blackbird. Recap of order: Slice of Yukon Slice of pepperoni Garlic bread Tofu cubano Eggplant grinder (split with my fabulous mom) Mint chocolate chip brownie Pumpkin whoopie pie The pizza was great, of course--gooey, thin-crust gigantors. The grinder rich and filling. The chocolate chip brownie resounded with cocoa-flavored glory and the mint topping melted beautifully in my mouth. The star, however, was the pumpkin whoopie pie. It was perfect. The texture and flavor of the pumpkin part were entirely balanced: fluffy, but dense, pumpkin-y, but sweet. The filling was buttery and sugary all at the same time. I've only eaten half so far (yeah, it's huge) because I just don't know what I'll do when it's gone. I just don't know.
(5)
Tegan R.

We first tried their pizza when a friend brought some over. It was delicious and so unique! We tried the nacho pizza and the avocado was a nice touch. Because of this we were excited to go to the pizzeria for dinner a few months later. On our first time there I got an eggplant grinder because the gal at the front wasn't sure if they'd be making more pizza or not (it was like 6:30pm?). The eggplant was still tough and the bread was kind of hard to chew. Lesson: stick to the pizza.
(4)
Darren R.

Up until this; my favorite vegan pizza. I had one superior in San Diego but from a place without as many vegan options. So this place freeking rules and I could live here!
(5)
Mmd D.

Philadelphia is a very underrated foodie city! this was one of the best pizza experiences I have ever had period! really laid back and down to earth place that shows attention to detail by offering special flavor organic sodas infused with lavender for example! wonderful brownies, and the best of all is that you can just grab a slice and go! how awesome is that? I'll definitely recommend to all of my Philly friends (and my NYC ones visiting philly as well!!!)
(5)
Yolanda Y.

The pizza was alright, but I had really high hopes for the cheesesteak, which was disappointing. If I had known it wouldn't be anything flavorful or special I probably wouldn't have paid as much as I did. I think for now they should stick to just pizza. What I found delightful, though, was the tasty cola and the fact that they take credit cards! Also, the service is really good. The young woman working the register rung us up, warmed everything up, and brought it all over to our table, all seamlessly.
(3)
Carmine M.

Best fake pizza I have ever ate. I will eat here again when visiting.
(5)
Olivia T.

Good pizza, the dough/crust was my favorite. I'm generally not a huge fan of Daiya cheese and I thought they added a bit much, but I still enjoyed it. Will need to go back for one of the cheesesteaks!
(4)
Michelle G.

Not only do they deliver, but neither my boyfriend or I could even finish a single piece because the mix of toppings (on the veggie supreme) was so filling that one piece was more than enough. Filling, delicious, and vegan, We added the seitan pepperoni. I hate the taste of regular, meat, pepperoni but this was so much tastier (in my opinion). Also since I am lactose intolerant knowing that I don't have to worry about amount of cheese or any later discomfort is nice. I'm looking forward to many more meals from here.
(5)
Katie O.

I had the Cuban sandwich based on a previous review I read and I must say it was a pretty good replacement to the real thing. It's not going to taste exactly like meat (of course) but just warn your non vegan friends should they get it. I also like hot sauce so I added some hot sauce for an extra kick. It was a large sandwich too so two people can easily split this sandwich and an order of fries. The staff is very friendly and helpful as well.
(4)
M B.

I don't know how fair this review is, since we were SOOO hungry when we got here and it was my birthday so I was in a great mood, but it was FANfreakingTASTIC! This place made my daughter to decide to go Vegan and she has been ever since! It's that good! I wish we lived closer so we could go here more often! The pizza was wonderful. The Rootbeer wings were amazing!
(5)
Rinky K.

Small place. Hands down the Amazing and best fresh pizza I have ever had. Vegan-land. The place is not that big. Well this was one of the best places to eat when I was in Philadelphia.
(4)
Katie O.

I just visited a friend in Philly, a friend who has been vegan for years and therefore has tried basically every vegan joint that the city has to offer, and she could not stop raving about Blackbird Pizzeria. So, naturally, we go here for dinner after strolling down South Street-- and WOW! I was not let down! I ordered the Seitan Cheesesteak, and also had a bite of her chickpea salad. Both were amazing. The flavors in the cheesesteak were out of this world! I would eat it every day or breakfast, lunch, and dinner-- I'm not even joking. Do yourself a favor and eat here, don't even think twice about going somewhere else!
(5)
Jen M.

I won't lie. It's damned expensive. A meal regularly costs $15 for a slice of pizza and some fries. Of course, the ingrediants aren't cheap. This is a vegan restaurant and you're paying for vegan cheese and seitan. The vibe here is very boho/punk and the wait staff tends to be nonchalant and carefree (generally forgetting about you once you pay but oh well). The food is worth all of this, however. As someone who is an omnivore, I have got to give this place a huge hug for what they've managed to do to vegan food. It's insanely good. Haymaker slices and a small rootbeer bbq seitan wing is the way to go. They use levelup too, so you can get some credits if you go a lot. It's a nice reward. Parking, of course, is a nightmare but they have the spot closest to the building. If you can get it, take it!
(4)
Colleen G.

Blackbird pizza has changed vegan pizza for me. No lie, this was hands down one of the best slices of pizza I've ever put in my mouth. I'm a Jersey brat who usually strays away from pizza if it's not from New York or New Jersey, but this pizza is something else. A couple of friends and I stopped by around maybe 8:00 or 8:30 on a Saturday night. Most of the pizza that was out on the rotaries was almost gone, but then I saw it. The Haymaker. I've never had vegan sausage (or regular sausage for that matter) so I figured, eh, why not try it? It sure did look tasty. This pizza was LIFE CHANGING. I wanted to quit my job and just eat this pizza for the rest of my life. Now every time I make a pizza, I must make it "Blackbird Haymaker" style. After having that pizza, I wanted to try EVERYTHING. I wish I had 10 stomachs. The only reason why I'm giving Blackbird a 4 instead of a 5 is the wait. My friend ordered the Cuban (which smelt delicious, by the way) and it took them over 30 minutes to make it. Mind you, there weren't many other customers in the pizzeria and two customers, who ordered before us, got their sandwiches/wings way before us. BUT I WILL be back to Blackbird. I'll just have to make an excuse to drive 2.5 hours to Philly for a slice of pizza...
(4)
Rozelle B.

I'm not a hardcore vegan but I am pretty allergic to dairy. I haven't eaten pizza in forever and this place really did not disappoint. I suggest you eat in because the hay maker and sauce does make the crust a little soggy so fresh is better but it was well worth it to wait. A bit pricey but worth it.
(4)
Pekka G.

Best vegan pizza I've ever had. Will be back.
(5)
Jay D.

blackbird is the only place i can think of that every time they update their menu it gets better and better. the recent menu additions are mind-blowing: hawaiian pizza is now my favorite slice ever knocking haymaker out of first place. and i never liked hawaiian pizza back in the non-vegan days. the ringer is every fat vegan kid's dream: "chicken fried" seitan, sundried tomato tapenade, smoked shallots, baby arugula, horseradish mayo. oh my. and they finally have cheese fries!!!!! the vegan whiz is perfect. they nailed it. i hope they will sell it in jars so that i can take it home and sleep with it. the wings now come with a cucumber ranch dip that reminds me of the old-old days of horizons in willow grove, which i miss very much. but i also miss the old blackbird wing combos: the smokey maple mustard wings that came with pickled fennel was a magical combination. i hope they bring it back in some form or another. i almost never get a salad here. not because they aren't good, but because all the fat-kid-vegan choices take priority. however when i do, i liked the old greens salad which had both spinach & kale. now kale is off on its own and includes mushrooms which i don't care for... so hopefully they'll let me add kale to the new green salad if i order it again. one last nit-picky thing: the free water cups are so small (4-6 oz?) that i feel bad bugging the busy staff for a refill every few minutes. the food isn't exactly low sodium. can't they pour the water into larger cups? or are the larger cups more expensive than the tiny cups? anyway amazeballs
(5)
Ksenia S.

Absolutely delicious food! The mushroom pizza is so full of flavor, cheesesteak is amazing, and omg that blueberry soda! Minus one star because of the service.. They're just so slow and seem to be elsewhere in their mind. First time I went there with a group of people I was waiting for my order for at least 20min, as I was watching my friends stuffing their faces with basically the same food that I ordered (wings, pizza, etc) all I could do is patiently wait sipping my soda. As it turns out they for some reason thought my food was to go so it was waiting for me on the counter, ugh. Then second time I went there they forgot that I was the one who ordered a slice so it was just sitting there until they finally noticed it and then asked who ordered it. It was of course cold and not so amazing, ate it anyway though. I'll revise this if the third time I go there is better.
(4)
Rachel E.

We went there for the pizza and got the pizza it was hella good. Then we got wings to go. Best. Decision. Ever. Took them to the hotel and was upset we didn't order like 5 more so good! And so friendly
(5)
Timothy D.

There aren't words to describe how delicious the food is at BlackBird. Mark you need to move back to Brooklyn and open a shop up here. Five stars and worth traveling long distances for. One of the only things I like about Philly.
(5)
Chelsea D.

It's a shame that the owners/management did a poor job hiring the last few years- a bunch of younger kids that don't care about the once amazing establishment. They messed up my order on 2 separate occasions and the one occasion really did it for me- when I brought up that my order was not complete to the young female employee she gave me a nasty remark and rolled her eyes right in front of my fiancÃ© and I! I was annoyed - you pay a pretty penny to eat there and then to have your order wrong and a non compliant staff to fix it is just outlandish to me. I used to love this place years ago when they gave you fuller portions and the staff was energetic and fun with the customers.
(1)
Jess P.

Supreme veggie pizza was amazing and the philly cheese steak was pretty damn good too. we will be back.
(5)
Atul G.

I had the "Popeye" with two types of faux chicken wings -- can I just say DELICIOUS!?!?! I am not a vegan (but do appreciate vegan/vegetarian foods) and thought this pizza was fresh, tasty with a really flavorful crust. The faux chicken wings were covered in a tasty sauce. Will definitely try the other faux meats and fake cheese pizza varieties and this seitan cheesesteak... am thinking about going there tomorrow in fact!
(5)
Kristina S.

Blackbird has some of my favorite vegan food EVER. Nowhere I've ever been has vegan pizza anything like Blackbird. They're amazing!! So, here's the low-down.... Crust --- Very thin crust, which I love! If you're a thick crust person, they do have some thicker Sicilian pizzas, but they're definitely a thin crust joint. Cheese --- OMG. *dies* They use mozzarella and cheddar Daiya, and it's AWESOME. They also have their own in-house "cheese wiz" that they put on cheesesteaks and cheese fries (You can pick Daiya or wiz on your steak). Sandwiches --- It hurts my heart that they don't offer the Chickpea Parm sandwich anymore, but the Seitan Cheesesteak is THE BEST. Closely followed by the Tofu Cubano. I also like the new fried chicken sandwich (I can't remember the name of it right now), but it's VERY heavy. Fries --- I'm actually not a big fan of the fries here, but everyone else is! haha. I do really like the cheese fries, but the plain fries alone are just too flimsy and soggy for me. Also, chili cheese fries. Get them. Salads --- I've actually only had the Caesar salad here. Warning: It tastes nothing like Caesar. But it's still good anyway! Just know going in that it won't be Caesar! lol My favorites of everything are the Haymaker, Fungi, Brunchbird, Seitan Cheesesteak, Pepperoni, and Cheese Fries. :) And as for the staff, pretty much everyone is awesome! The staff does turn over (although not as quickly as some places), and there happens to be one girl there now who clearly hates everything and everyone in life. But with the exception of her, everyone is really nice and awesome! They'll get to recognize you and they're super nice. Five stars! Go Blackbird! :)
(5)
Anna Q.

Best vegan pizza ever! The "cheese" was delicious, so good that it prompted my first yelp post. If you like mushrooms, go for the Fungi: assorted mushrooms, fresh thyme, garlic butter, and truffle oil white daiya cheese. The desserts are fantastic as well. For my sis, who loves carrot cake but can't eat the cream cheese icing, it was heaven. The only downside with the temp - it was a bit cold, but I think the pizza was worth it.
(4)
Kim E.

Being a vegan, I really wanted to like this place & give it a great review, but I can't. First we ordered the hand cut fries because how many places have them. The place is small so we could watch the owner work. The fries come up & you can watch him hand sprinkle them with salt & toss them in a bowl. Sadly, they were over cooked & we threw 1/2 of them away. It was a busy lunch crowd & I could smell something burning, unfortunately it was my tofu cubano sandwich. It had decent flavor, once I got past the burnt bread. Hubby ordered the haymaker pizza. This was the best part. Fresh ingredients, light, crispy crust saved our opinion of this place. We'll be back to try it again & hopefully he'll be having a better day in the kitchen. To the owner, if you burn it, don't serve it.
(3)
Andrew S.

This was the first time trying vegan pizza and let me tell you it was actually really delicious. I had gone vegan this year for lent and was really missing pizza, especially since my co-workers order it almost every other day it seems. The dough was unique and some of the best I ever had. I opted for the nacho pizza and it was very good. My girlfriend and I went here on a Friday night around 7pm and it was pretty crowded and it took at least a good 20 minutes for fresh pies to come out, which was fine since we weren't in a rush. I would recommend trying this if you aren't vegan, you won't be disappointed. They had some old Danzig albums playing in the background and plenty of colorful people coming in and out, a great experience.
(4)
Andrew C.

The food here is great and the staff is very friendly. We had the seitan cheesesteak and some pizza (buffalo chicken) and a couple of salads. It was all really, really good. Best cheesesteak in Philly!
(5)
Michael S.

Really great new option for vegetarians. The pizzas are great, the cheese tastes remarkably real, and they've got a nice range of other options.
(5)
Jim G.

First off, I love that people I mention this place to are so perplexed as to how this place exists. "Vegan PIZZA? How is that possible?? Are they satanists?" I appreciate that Blackbird makes vegan pizza, because it's a valiant effort that makes the most of imitation cheese. And the daiya-less pizzas, like the Yukon, are even better. But the best thing on the menu are the sandwiches, all of which are amazing. If you have the BBQ portobello and still say "Eh, it needs meat" you're just a jerk who hates life. Thrown in a decent beverage selection and vegan whoopie pies and I'm glad to have this joint in the neighborhood.
(4)
dan l.

Definitely an improvement over the former occupier, Gianna's, but these folks still have some work to do. I was in town for the day and ordered a few different items just to stock up as I'd heard how good everything was. First was the Cubano Tofu Sub which was nothing to write home about whatsoever. I was pretty disappointed. Hardly any tofu in it and very little flavor. Not enough daiya cheese or anything for that matter. It was simply lacking content. I'd imagine it would have been tasty otherwise. On the other hand, the Chickpea Parm was pretty darn good. Nice thick cuts of their mock chicken and a decent amount of daiya. It was a substantial sub and I dug it. My buddy had the Antipasti Salad and said half was good, the other half terrible. There was something slimy/spoiled in it. No good. On a final note, their vegan treats looked out of control so I had a pumpkin whoopie pie and lord have mercy was it good. Big fan. But they don't make them.. someone else in town does. All in all, 3.5 stars but we'll give them 4 since the girl at the counter was so sweet. They could do more to brighten the actual restaurant up. It's lacking character, as was Gianna's. I'm sure I'll give it another try the next time I'm in Philly.
(4)
Angelica C.

how do I thank you for your wonderful service yesterday when I called desperate from Omni Hotels and got my amazing vegan pizza to save me after a carnivorous wedding with nothing for me to eat? lol...thank you so much!! I'm so looking forward to visit Philly again just to taste your delicious pizza!!!
(5)
Bryan P.

like this place quite a bit, but our return visit was a little underwhelming. will definitely come back, though.
(4)
Amanda E.

The Pizza Patate is to DIE for. I made one when I got home using the Lahey method and while excellent, it could not compare to Blackbird's. Loved the Cubano, and the crazy monster cookies at the register, and the staff. I never do this, but I bought a t-shirt!
(5)
Rebecca T.

I don't have a vegan restaurant within 40 miles of my house and I went nuts in this place. My son, 3, requested a second slice and then a third. Not much to add that hasn't already been said, but it was awesome!
(5)
Vinny P.

The experience was a bit mixed but on the whole, this is one of the best slices I've had in philly. Growing up, I can remember going to the pizza shop, getting slices and playing street fighter. Back then, the slices seemed huge and the crust was thin, crispy, slight chewiness and tasted just right. I've only found that taste a handful of places and I found it at Blackbird. All it took was a slice of Haymaker to convince me. I was shocked at home good the flavor was. Cheese? I didn't need it. Hell, I didn't even miss it. The piece was right on the money. My friend ended up getting a Ceasar Salad and well, they forgot her order. It was a 20 minute wait until we finally said something. Still, a minor messup for an otherwise lovely meal. I paid with level up and used my credit. This meal was basically free. It was packed for a Friday night but we still snagged a table. Lots of crusty looking people in this joint but I think that's to be expected. It's definitely a BYO, there were people drinking beer everywhere. Time to add 1 to the pizza list!
(4)
Beth R.

Just ate here last night. First of all, rootbeer wings were soo good! I had the picnic wrap...beyond delicious and big enough that I took half home last night and just ate it for lunch today! My fella' had the Cheese Steak and repeatedly commented throughout the meal about how good it was. I had a bite...it WAS good. We were even planning our next visits orders before we left.
(5)
S E.

Wow best pizza I've ever had, and best vegan pizza I've ever had. The plain cheese one tasted like Daiya to be expected, and I feel Daiya has a bit of an acquired taste. But the vegetable ones with seitan were amazing. One star off for the cashier who looked extremity pissed off, not very friendly at all but maybe she was having an off day.
(4)
Lauren B.

I got the Fungi pizza. It is the tastiest pizza's I ever ate and not only that it was VEGAN! I probably could have eaten a whole pizza if I had the chance. It was filling without the "dear God why did I eat that thing" feeling. The people there are super chill and are passionate about their food. Will definetely go back!
(5)
Sarah H.

An unassuming, no frills corner pizza joint that's...(wait for it)...VEGAN??!! Could you scream HIPSTER any louder? Didn't think so. All joking aside, Blackbird serves up some MEAN vegan slices. Today I went for a south philly - very generous portion & the seitan sausage/broccoli rabe/fennel/eggplant topping combo was to die for. Unfortunately, there's just one component I can't seem to come to terms with: the cheese. I YEARN for the nutty, savory, pungent flavor of some plain ol' 100% dairy CHEESE. (sigh). I apologize, veganism, daiya just isn't cutting it. They also carry Dry Sodas including intriguing flavors such as lavender, juniper berry, blood orange, cucumber and rhubarb. Oh, and don't forget dessert (from vegan treats): GIANT whoopie pies, a variety of artfully crafted cupcakes and iced brownies. PS: they accept payment via LevelUp (PLUS a $3 credit - aka one whoopie pie on the house, please). I'll definitely be back.
(3)
Secret V.

A reliable slice of thin crust vegan pizza awaits.
(4)
Paula B.

Traveled to Philly with our three grands (9-8-3). For dinner one evening they wanted pizza , problem, the 3 year old has a heart condition and special diet that eliminates all dairy products. Blackbird to the rescue. He loved the "regular slice" and ate half of the slice with just sauce. Thanks
(4)
Kate W.

This review is long overdue, but I wanted to share my love for this Vegan Junk food joint :) We go to Blackbird often, and we love a few of the items on their menu, and we haven't tried anything that we don't like. The tops are: 1. Fungi Pizza (Absolutely Delicious!) 2. Haymaker Pizza (Its a good substitute when you're craving a "meaty" supreme) 3. French fries... so yummy! 4. Chickpea parm... like a chicken parm, but with a fried chickpea patty (Be careful, they are super hot when served... I have burned the roof of my mouth a few times with these delicious items) 5. Their cookies :) They are baked in shop in Bethlehem (I think..) but brought in so they are fresh. They are SO good... I have to eat one every time we go. Their other sandwiches are okay, but I don't crave them, and I didn't care for the wings. The texture was a bit off and they were over sauced. There are some other places in town that make splendid wings (e.g. Fergies), and unfortunately, Blackbird did not stand up. Other items to comment on: 1. The food is a bit pricey, but that is to be expected at most specialty food shops (and I'll happily pay a bit more to not have think about each ingredient in my food selection). 2. The atmosphere is very laid back. We often get delivery so we can enjoy a more relaxed meal. 3. Yes... They do deliver! Even across town. Their delivery is consistently quick.
(4)
Emily K.

Truly deliciously vegan cheat food. Cheesesteaks, pizzas, wings that taste as deliciously unhealthy as their omnivorous counterparts, without all the guilt (health or environment or moral!). Highly recommend everything I tried. Get the large order of wings, you won't regret it!
(5)
A P.

After dropping meat from my diet a few years ago, I never dreamt I would eat a cheesesteak ever again. However, after hearing about Blackbird's seitan cheesesteak I thought I'd give it a try. It's messy to eat, but oh so good! It's located a few blocks from Jim's so if you are grabbing cheesesteaks with friends who are not vegetarian/vegan, they can go there and you can grab yours to go and join in on the cheesesteak feast.
(5)
Jennifer V.

I learned about this place because my friend is a vegan. She talks about this place so much so finally she took me here for some pizza. The place is not that big so you'll need to do street parking, inside the seating is about 30 people. Luckily we came early so we got a seat right away. You order your food at the register and then they bring you the food. We shared the cheese fries and ordered a large pizza with Spinach , hot peppers , tofu and pineapple. This was my first time ever eating vegan food. I've heard vegan cheese didn't taste like cheese at all , but this place had cheese that tasted so good, in fact I like their cheese more than regular cheese! Our cheese fries was so cheesy just the way I like it and their pizza was thin crust with oozing cheese. Food was delicious and I would sure keep coming here for more with out feeling overly full like regular pizza does. Good place to chill with your co workers enjoying good vegan food.
(5)
George A.

Great place to get a gourmet thin slice. Had the 'Haymaker' and loved the flavor of the sauce and crust. One thing I noticed was that the sliced seemed to collapse under the weight of the toppings so maybe it needed to be cooked a bit more. Also the slice I had seemed to gone in just a couple of bites. Got an order of fries and they were very well done and tasted great. Another must try is their homemade soda. I got the root beer, but I recommend the ginger brew. There aren't many tables to be warned if you are going in the heart of lunch hour. There is a nice shaded park across the street so that might be an option if you can't eat in.
(4)
Brigit B.

HANDS DOWN the best Pizza & Wings I've ever had. First off how in God's name are vegetarian wings better tasting than any chicken wing I've ever had? I have no clue. But these things are simply enchanting. I continue to order the smoked habanero buffalo. It comes with some kind of avocado dipping sauce that is almost impossible not to chug. Seriously, move over blue cheese blackbird got this sauce on lock! Moving on to the pizza....my staple is the haymaker: seitan sausage, red onions, garlic butter, tomato sauce and daiya cheese. I was extremely hesitant to have pizza with daiya cheese, but let me tell you....this s%#@ works. You know how pizza turns into cardboard the 2nd day? Not blackbird! If you have leftovers (rarity) the pizza is just as yummy the second day. Tried a few other pizzas and they are all quite tasty! To reiterate, Blackbird is marvelous!!!!
(5)
Otis M.

Not recommended Always overpriced, always staff who appear to be incredibly bummed they are working, and always dirty! Dirty! Clean the tables and surroundings! Cheese is always hard and my mouth always hurts after eating!
(1)
Bonnie L.

On vaca in Philly and I knew I had to stop in here and try the Pizza. Wow, this place is awesome. Since I don't know if I will ever had the opportunity to get back there, I wanted to make sure and try a bunch of things. Hence, for two peope we way overordered but whatevs.....I wanted the whole experience. We ordered three slices from the case display. One had a variety of mushrooms with a Vegan (Daiya?) cheese, then there was one with some kind of greens and potatoes on it and lastly one with Roasted Veggies and cheese. Our favorite was the one with the greens on it. Wow, was this good. We also ordered the Beet Salad. This salad was FANTASTIC! It had a couple of different colored beets, greens, onions and a bunch of other stuff including some pumpkin type seeds. And it was HUGE. For $7, I expected a small little salad and what we got was this enormous entree salad that didn't skimp on ingredients. I wish I wish I wish this place was local for me. I would be back for that salad (and the pizza too!) often. One thing that i loved was the crust on those pizzas. It is so east coast to have that crunchy yet chewy crust with huge triangular slices. I love Chicago but I have to admit that East Coast is where it is at as far as Pizza in concerned. One comment I do have to make to the non Vegan people who come to Blackbird....I think you would fare better by choosing the cheeseless pizza varieties as the Vegan Cheese is an acquired taste. Some reviewers here that are not Vegan have mentioned that Blackbird Pizza is not as good as non Vegan Pizza and I think that is really the only difference. Aside from that, Blackbird would stand up against any pizza, IMO. They had some yummy looking desserts but given the size of our order for two people, we had to take a pass. We were happy to have had a bit of a walk back to our hotel. GO TO BLACKBIRD TODAY!!
(5)
Alli H.

All vegan pizzas and sammiches! I've never had a "real" Philly cheesesteak, but Blackbird's vegan version was pretty damn tasty :-D My boyfriend had the roasted eggplant sandwich, which was even better than the cheesteak. Great food, great prices. Loved it!
(4)
Ricky H.

WINGS WINGS WING VEGAN WINGS!!!! Get the vegan wings to split with friends and order yourself a tofu cubano, you will not be disappointed. If you're feeling adventurous, load up a calzone with extra cheese and veggie sausage. My best recommendation is to follow them on Facebook because they post specials a lot, like a thanksgiving slice with tofurkey, gravy, cranberry sauce, and greens, or hot wing pizzas.
(5)
James S.

We have made two trips to Blackbird Pizzeria. The first time was in the middle of a summer afternoon. It was really warm outside and packed inside this small restaurant. This week we went and got there on a cool fall morning right after it opened. We tend to over-order a bit when we find an all-vegan restaurant. I think between both trips we have had the beet salad, french fries, Cuban sandwich, Philly cheese steak, arugula pizza, cheese pizza, and special limited time only "chicken fried" sandwich with creamy kale and white vegan gravy. As far as drinks go, there is a pretty good brand of hippy soda, Honest Tea, and bottled water. When we went and it was packed in the summer, the service was kind of slow and you had to wait a bit for food. This week we were the only people in the place and the service was prompt and friendly. The inside is very small (only 8 or so tables). My absolute favorite things were the Cuban sandwich and the arugula pizza. The bread the sandwiches are made on are phenomenal Philly/NJ style rolls that remind me of the best that the local cheese steak places have to offer. The crust on the pizza is fantastic--chewy and fresh. The arugula pizza has a vegan pesto on it that is delicious. There was nothing there that I didn't enjoy--the most pedestrian thing was the french fries, which were just merely "okay" and not remarkable. What REALLY excited me on this last trip was that I realized their desserts are supplied by Vegan Treats in Bethlehem, PA. I have an insane obsession with Vegan Treats and getting to eat a dessert from there when I didn't expect to made my week. This place should also delight non-vegans, but it is an especially great find for vegans in the Philly area.
(4)
Jaimie Z.

What happened to the service here? Where are the fantastic people that worked the counter before?? The new crew had my take out order sitting on the warmer for 10 min before they acknowledged that it was ready! Not cool.
(2)
David F.

Great couple slices, great service. A little Vegan lunch island I will be sure to return to. As well as with a more indepth review. But I am at work, and I was on lunch...and wow. ; )
(5)
James G.

Someone here said it was excellent even if you are not Vegan. Well, I am not Vegan and it is nowhere near as good as a mediocre cheese pizza. Sorry, but it is still a pale imitation of cheese. Gummy is what best describes the seitan imitation cheese. At least it's probably good for you. It was a real chore to finish my slice.
(2)
Vivian T.

VEGAN FOOD!! vegan piza, vegan sandwiches, vegan baked goods. I went with my vegan friend and everything was yummy. We split a slice of pizza, the portobello sandwich (filled with kale/greens/whitebean paste), a side of sauteed greens (spinach+kale) and amazing desserts. Surprising yummy for being vegan. They had vegan soy cheese with yummy veggies on their pizza. OBVIOUSLY NOT as good as regular greasy, dripping, pizza with real cheese but it's good for vegan pizza. The sandwich was good. The sauteed greens was a little small in portion but still good - not overcooked at all. The BEST part was the desserts- we split the cookie and the mousse/peanut butter chocolate cupake- this was amazing. The peanut butter mousse was absolutely delicious. Expect vegan food and leave happy- expect regular food- you won't be as satisfied (except for the desserts).
(3)
Milk W.

Excellent as always! They keep getting more adventurous in their selections that are enjoyable to vegans, vegetarians and carnivores.
(5)
Cat P.

Sorry for the back and forth reviews, but I feel it's necessary to point out how damn expensive it is to get delivery from Blackbird now. Our previous experiences getting delivery from Blackbird were always pretty crappy, so good on them for outsourcing to Caviar for these services. It's much faster and the food arrives hot. Caviar has a tax and gratuity fee, which is fine...I can get down with tipping...but what's up with the delivery fee on top of that? We ordered the marinara pizza at $14 and the green salad at $7. The tax/gratuity was $5.85 and then another $4.99 was slapped on top of that. What gives? A total of $33.34 for a pizza and salad is obscene! I like Blackbird's food and I still recommend their actual restaurant for service, but we will no longer be getting delivery from here. I know that Blackbird really has nothing to do with Caviar's ridiculous prices, but I've dropped their Yelp rating in the hopes that they will see this and find a new service (ie Grubhub, which has no delivery fee and pickup options).
(2)
Elyse H.

If you love tasty wings and pizza. And you don't eat meat. This is where you will eat today. Follow up with a compost cup. You'll thank me.
(5)
David L.

Overall, pretty good. The mushroom is head and shoulders above the rest though.
(4)
Sid P.

I'm hard to please. This place is a vegan junk food lover's dream. Lots of intriguing pizza options.. besides the menu choices they usually have special slices like mac & cheese on a Sicilian crust. I only wish they did deep dish/pan style too. Sandwiches are even better than the pizza. Try the Cubano. Wings are some of the best I've had - esp. the Root Beer BBQ with pineapple/jalepeno relish. Used to have Vegan Treats for dessert but they make their own cookies now, which are actually better than VT cookies (but maybe not better than the peanut butter brownies). Staff were always cool to me. And sweet Youth of Today throwback shirts for only $10.
(5)
Elaine M.

I went to Blackbird Pizza last night to grab a quick dinner since I didn't have anything in my refrigerator after returning from vacation. I have heard mostly good things about Blackbird over the years so I figured it was time to give it a try! Before I proceed, I must say that I am not a vegan. I really enjoy vegetarian and vegan dishes but I do not eat faux meats and I try to stay away from soy products. Obviously, going to Blackbird, I knew that I would be eating some soy cheese. There were three people working and it was not crowded, so they were mostly standing around chatting. Since I really try not to eat faux meats, I decided on a slice of "plain" and a slice of Funghi (mushrooms). I was disappointed at the look of the "cheese" when it came out of the oven (you could still see the separation between each shred of "cheese", it didn't melt together) and there must have been a few shreds that ended up on the bottom of the dough because they were charred to complete ashes. The plain slice was just OK but the Funghi slice had some more flavor (mushrooms, garlic, olive oil - you can't really go wrong with that combination). I enjoyed the thin dough as well. I don't think I will be returning to Blackbird, unless I am dine with a strict vegan. In comparing Blackbird to real pizza (with dairy cheese and real meats) it was just OK. However, If you are a vegan, then I can imagine this will be a great find for you, especially if you like faux meats.
(3)
Tara L.

I am a vegetarian, and my boyfriend is not; however, he is totally fine eating veggie food. HE actually chose to eat here, and I could not have been more pleased with his decision. We ordered a Funghi Pizza, Seitan "Cheesesteak", and "Cheese" Fries. The food was delicious! He finished his half of the "cheesesteak" before I could. In fact, when ranking top cheesteaks in Philly, he ranks Blackbird's as 3rd, which is saying something, considering he is an omni. Anyway, the Funghi Pizza was SO good. The only problem is that the middle is a bit soggy. The fake whiz was delicious, and we did not miss the traditional sauce in the "steak" or the fries. We ordered online, requesting the "cheese" sauce for the fries on the side, and had no problems, unlike some online users. I have read extensive reviews about how awful/pretentious the in-house staff is, which is exactly why we opted to order in. Please reconsider who/how you hire FOH, considering how great your food is.
(5)
Mr X.

The lonely guy who gave this place a one star 9scroll down) is def a competitor. This is the BEST vegan cheese steak in town. I always have a great experience there and end up licking my fingers because the sauce and the cheese are simply yummy together. Some times the pizza or the bread would be a bit crispier than my liking but I never complained cos the staff are super nice! The music in the back ground is some times punk, sometimes rock and some times speed metal. Gotta love it lol I wanan try the wings people are talking about but so far the cheese steak and the pizza are just simply awesome!
(5)
yen L.

This will be our first and last time to this place. A pity because it showed so much promise. We waited for over an hour for our pizza and clearly others who had arrived after us was getting their food. Common sense or just basic customer service would have saved the day here. Instead the 3 people working behind the counters were so "busy" avoiding eye contact that they could not for one second look up and ask or connect the dots and ask themselves... Hey why is this one specific person working so hard to get my attention? The one person whom I was able to flagged down told me that the pizza was still behind worked on. Moment of truth came when after the 2nd or so inquiry did she drag herself and took that 5 short steps and uncover the forgotten pizza that was sitting on top of the oven. If the pie was good it would have at least made up for the offense and rude customer service, instead sadly it was like chewing cardboard that had a few mushrooms scattered over it. The beet salad was lacking jn beets and flavor. Overall a disappointing and frustrating experience for overpriced food.
(1)
Jessica S.

I have been to Blackbird on 3 separate occasions, and have left disappointed each time. My first visit here was probably during fall of 2012 (or somewhere around a year and a half ago). I went with a friend and ordered a cheesesteak. As we were waiting for our food, I was browsing the paper menu and realized that there are mushrooms on the cheesesteak (yuck, weird). It had only been 5 minutes or so since I ordered, so I figured it may not be too late to ask if the mushrooms could be omitted. I approached the counter and tried to get the attention of the very rude girl who was working there. She stood there chatting with one of her coworkers, and after I stood there for about 10 minutes, repeatedly saying, "excuse me" she finally turned towards me and sighed, like I was asking for a huge favor for her to just pay attention to a freaking customer. I asked her if I could have my cheesesteak without mushrooms, and without even looking over towards the kitchen she says, "they're already making it" and turns her back towards me once again. Tight. I wasn't happy. I returned here once more on a Saturday afternoon in April. I knew not to order mushrooms this time, and overall it was a better experience than the first time. I still was not thrilled though- I was one of three people in the restaurant and it took 45 minutes to get my food. Not only that, all of the employees were very pretentious and condescending. If only your rich parents could have taught you how to say "you're welcome" before you got your first job at age 23. Almost every person I have encountered here lacks very, very basic customer service skills. I went again tonight and had by far the worst experience yet. Let me preface this by saying, yes I know what day it is. It's Super Bowl Sunday. I know that it will take longer than usual to get food. As someone who has worked in food service for years and worked many holidays I know that patience is important. And I was patient. BUT. If there is going to be an extraordinarily long wait (2 hours) YOU LET PEOPLE KNOW BEFORE THEY ORDER THEIR FOOD. It's common courtesy. No one was rude this time- the employees seemed completely overwhelmed, and a line stretched out the door. I ordered a cheesesteak (with no mushrooms), fries, and a few slices of pizza for my friend. My friend got her soggy slices in ten minutes or so, which was not awful considering the volume of people in there. 45 more minutes go by, and still no food, which is understandable, but many people around us are starting to complain. One group of people were saying that they had placed an order at 3:00 (it was 6:00). I really feel for everyone who was working at the time, as they were having so much shit directed towards them that ultimately was the fault of management/the owner. Shame on the higher-ups of this establishment for not being there AT ALL to help diffuse the situation with several angry customers or to relieve some of the pressure on the staff. If people are waiting two hours for their food, you as a manager or an owner should be out on the floor apologizing. You as a manager or owner should be helping on the line or taking orders or answering phones. Clearly as a whole, this establishment does not truly care about its customers or the service they receive. I got my cheesesteak two hours later with mushrooms on it. I'm not coming back.
(1)
Matt R.

Not a vegan, but I went with my wife who is a vegetarian. This place rocks. We pigged out on pizza, wings, and split the cheesesteak. This is not healthy vegan food, but it sure is tasty. While we enjoyed everything, the pizza was the best.
(5)
Sarah F.

You know when you try something at a restaurant, and its so delicious, that you will never order anything else? This has been my experience with the smoked tofu cubano. It has all the flavors a sandwich could possibly need. Sweet, smokey, salty, spicy, cheesy... It's basically just awesome. I feel slightly less excited about the side dishes and wings, however. I really like the coleslaw, it has a little bit of a kick to it. The chickpea "tuna" salad is also good, however on day one it had way too much veganaise, and tasted much better the next day. I liked the flavor of the habanero wings, and the dipping sauce, but the seitan was off. The texture was fluffy, and not chewy as seitan should be. I'm guessing it was under cooked. I will try the pizza some day, and I want to try other menu things as well, but I haven't been able to bring myself to do it. The tofu cubano has to be my favorite sandwich in the world.
(4)
Chris S.

Nice Cubano sandwich, though a little bland. Great neighborhood pizza joint atmosphere. Got the potato salad as a side. It was a bit too creamy, but spiced well. There was also easily enough potato salad for two people, so half went to waste. The first and only place I saw on my trip to Philadelphia that used compostable materials and provided a composting bin. Kudos.
(4)
Kelsey G.

Creative and delicious vegan fare. The sandwiches and pizza take the cake. Watch out for the vegan monsters that run this place, though. They can be pretty rude and off putting. I'd recommend calling ahead for pickup.
(3)
Cj C.

Rude service from holier-than-thou punk vegans. Never again.... Preceded by great reviews, the actual experience was beyond disappointing. Joining four friends (which totaled half the restaurant), I picked up menus but the unhelpful counter staff neglected to tell me the kitchen was closing soon. When I approached at 9:01 the gal at the register said 'The kitchen closed at 9. The pizza oven is off.' I asked if I might order something from the grill (as I looked over and saw the cook making my friends' sandwiches). She flatly said, 'We aren't cooking anything else tonight.' Unbelievable! I've been in her shoes and would never have said that. To top it off, she then asked our table and the four other people to please leave because they needed to clean up. Rude, rude, rude! Everyone left unhappy. I tasted my friends' food and it was so-so. Get over yourself people. There's no sense committing to cruelty-free food if you are just going to be unhappy about it and make everyone else suffer...
(1)
Sonny C.

Best vegan pizza around bar none. Try the Haymaker or the South Philly. My favorite sandwiches there are the Smoked Tofu Cubano, Eggplant Grinder and Chickpea Parm. This is absolutely the best place to go if your in the mood for pizza.
(5)
Matt V.

Words can not express how much I love this place!!! Everything is fantastic, the staff is usually on point & the deserts are good for a pizza place! Vegan pizza at its finest!!!! I'd eat here everyday if I could!
(5)
Jordan S.

Stumbled upon here during some LevelUp promotion today which gave me and a friend $10 each to spend freely here :). We ordered pretty eagerly. I'm a carnivore, but love me vegan sandwiches and pastries. We shared the seitan cheesesteak and smoked tofu cubano sandwiches and two different pastries, a double chocolate cookie awesomeness and a peanut butter brownie. God I can't stop thinking about that cookie yum. The cubano was perfection. Heavily trounced the cheesesteak, which by itself would have been fantastic had I not tried it alongside the superior cubano. My issue with the cheesesteak was that it was very mushy and soft. I like my seitan cut very thick in cheesesteaks so you get that mealy, texture-rich, chomp-friendly bite, but the seitan on Blackbird's cheesesteak was cut very, very thin, so the whole thing was very mushy and delicate instead of rigid. For vegan cheesesteaks go to Govindas. Otherwise, excellent Cubano and pastries and all the pizzas looked fantastic as well! I definitely must come back here to try everything else on the menu. It legitimately all looks/sounds delicious.
(4)
Ed C.

I LOVE Blackbird. I especially love that they deliver almost anywhere within reason. I love every pizza they have and I especially love the tofu cubano sandwich -- incredible! They also have Vegan Treats, which is a big plus! The only criticisms I have are that there isn't a lot of seating, so often times you cannot sit inside even if you wanted. Also, the delivery is a little on the slow side and let's be honest, it's pretty pricey comparatively. Regardless, I HIGHLY recommend Blackbird!!
(5)
Mike RideABike L.

I was in Philly for a quick day trip. I sought out blackbird because of all the great reviews. I was veryyyyy pleased with what I found! Tucked away in a quiet little neighborhood, I almost missed it as I turned the corner. I grabbed a vegan Philly cheesesteak. One word... AWESOME. It was delicious, loaded and just damn good! Definitely worth the trip!!! Small other bonuses, mellow vibe, bike rack outside, park across the street.
(5)
K V.

Probably the best vegan pizza slices that I have ever tasted. Nice, bright, clean space. Good music selection. Cool employees. I dream of the day that they will open up in NYC, but for now, this place is enough to keep me making regular visits to Philadelphia.
(5)
Jemma C.

Nice alternative to the "norm". Not necessarily somewhere I'd rush back to but tasty none the less.
(3)
Michelle L.

Let me start off by saying I am a fat kid vegan. Sounds contradictory, but hey, we exist. So when it comes to super scrumptious vegan food, I know what I'm talking about, trust me. For the people who complain that Blackbird's food is too greasy, fattening, rich, etc... I'm not really sure what you're expecting from a PIZZERIA-SLASH-SANDWHICH JOINT but you might want to stick to an Ayurvedic raw sprout cafe or something and enjoy your stereotypical rabbit food elsewhere... ;) Blackbird is legit like Schmidt, and although there are things I miss terribly about the spot's previous vegan junk food peddlers, Gianna's Grille, I find myself mourning their passing less and less the more things I try at Blackbird. So far I've had the Haymaker and Nacho pizzas, antipasti salad, chickpea parm, seitan cheesesteak and the root beer BBQ wings. My favorite by far is the mind-blowing chickpea parm - it's so simple but so comforting and delicious - followed closely by the wings, which were accompanied by a pineapple jalapeno relish which oddly tasted like a mouthful of raw onions, but honestly the wings can hold their own without the dip. The pizza is decent, but I've had others that were just as good. However, since Gianna's is long out of the picture and Govinda's doesn't do pizza, Blackbird is the only contender in the area that I know of, so they win by default. I highly appreciate the desserts they carry from Vegan Treats as I can't always make the trek out to Bethlehem when I'm in the middle of a brownie crisis. I also enjoy the unique soda flavors they carry, I think the brand is called Dry. I tried the Lavender flavor and it was... good... interesting, but good. All in all, Blackbird is close to the top of my list of regular stops when I'm in Philly for a visit. You won't find any "health" food here, but when you're in the mood for a treat at least you can dine in bliss knowing that you're eating cruelty-free and, at least, cholesterol-free. P.S. - Bonus points for a much friendlier staff than Gianna's ever had. P.P.S. - Beware of hungry stray hipsters! Once you feed them, they'll hang around forever so it's best just to ignore them or call the SPCH to have them T-N-R'd.
(5)
Elise S.

Five years of veganism and multiple visits to black bird; my recent "eat in"visit on 10/25/14 screams OMG, What happened to Black Bird? This place is dirty with loud obnoxious music and the staff are unprofessional, unkempt and appear to hate working while displaying absolutely no customer service. For example, I had to clean the table myself and one of the cook's pants were ripped near the crotch (noticed this after ordering and consuming the food); Very unappetizing! I do not want my food prepared by someone who looks like they don't bathe or with long beards. The blonde female behind the counter rolls her eyes when approached (like why are there to answer menu questions or to be off putting to customers)? Okay so far we have awful decorum, grit & terrible customer service. The food was equally as unappealing. The small cheese pizza was overcooked to the point of black crust. Why would you serve completely black crust? The burnt bottom of the pizza had burnt remnants; like seriously clean the pizza oven. The Dirty tables, chairs and floor it's now to safe to assume the kitchen area is just as nasty. We also ordered a calzone, habanero wings, a Cubano & side of chickpea. I do not recommend the calzone but the Cubano is very good. My husband had the wings and chickpea and he said both were very tasty. However, he became ill on the ride home with an upset stomach. Black Bird's dining area, the cooks, rest room and sink area all need a deep cleaning and maybe a visit from Gordon Ramsey for a rescue before I ever entertain a return trip. This is really terrible as there are not many vegan friendly eateries with cleanliness and customer service adjustments black bird has the makings of the perfect vegan eatery.
(1)
Taylor R.

Do you like pizza? Have you been on a lifelong search for the perfect slice? Your search ends here. Experience a perfect, orgasmically crispy bite of flavor explosion. Yes they're "Vegan", but just in their case I'll surrender carnivorous fixation in favor of their "healthy" alternative. They're that good. The Funghi Pizza is super crispy, slathered in enough garlic butter to kill Dracula, super creamy and lusciously melty Daiya cheese, and then is covered in Truffle Oil marinated mushrooms. Oh yeah, it basically is the Brad Pitt of pizza. It will seduce you with every bite until your toes curl in happiness. The Balboa is a flavor extravaganza. Sausage flavored Seitan, peppery arugula, Daiya ricotta, pesto...just put it in your mouth! Enough teasing, go get your Blackbird fix. Unlike your one night stands, this won't be a disappointment.
(5)
Foodie G.

Love this vegan spot. I dream about the mushroom pizza with a side of Kale.
(4)
Rah D.

Damn good pizza choice. You have the option to buy by the slice as well. The mushroom slice is slammin. Also indulge in the chesse fries. Didn't try the sandwiches because they are soy. I am sure very tasty though. They also have interesting vegan cookies. Who wants to grab a slice?
(4)
John C.

Stopped in on my lunch break just to try something new. They have a large selection of different pies to choose from. I went with the Haymaker and Brunchbird. Both were delicious. In fact this was some of the best pizza I've ever had, vegan or non-vegan. The staff was also friendly. I would definitely come back!
(4)
Tricia M.

I have been to Blackbird twice. Once was about 6 months ago and again last weekend. When I visited last time, I was madly in love with their vegan cheesesteak. I couldn't wait to go back and get it! It was my first stop on my list. But, I was very disappointed this trip. They changed their cheese to be a "cheese sauce" (before it was more like melted cheese), and though that's more "classic" cheesesteak, it was just too salty. Also it was literally the greasiest thing I've ever eaten in my whole life (like even when I used to eat meat). I ate it, but I had to bathe in their sink afterward. Really not what I wanted. The service was friendly and fast, and the pizza did look really good. Wish I had gotten that instead. So if you go to Blackbird, you may want to steer clear of the cheesesteak and get a yummy vegan pizza instead.
(3)
Brian R.

The vegan cheesesteak will blow your mind. I stopped eating real cheesesteaks about two years ago and if I had know about this place I would have stopped long before. Everything about the cheesesteak is authentic. The bread, vegan whiz, and seitan are spot on.
(5)
Lisa L.

Excellent food and surprisingly vegan. My favorite is the chickpea tuna wrap which tastes like tuna and like chickpeas at the same time. It's not what I would consider a healthy vegan restaurant but it's more the give me my old favorites but without animal products. My only problem is deciding which to have. You could totally binge here.
(5)
Big Fat I.

HAIL SEITAN. I eat anything. I've actually cut a lot of meat out of my diet, but I won't hesitate to put down a McGangbang or a nice piece of filet. So full disclosure, I am not limited to the vegan or vegetarian diet. Having said that, the Ringer is one the best sandwiches I've had in a long time, vegan or otherwise. The wings are ridiculously good. If all vegan food was this good, I think there would be many more vegans in the world. I have no idea what the place looks like as I've only gotten delivery, but I would certainly check it out if I'm ever near 6th and Lombard.
(5)
Tina G.

This was hands down the most amazing vegan pizzas I've ever had the delight to taste. The "cheese" was deliciously melted and the mushroom toppings were so flavorful! It was a little on the oily side and I would have preferred less salt, but that's just me being picky. The reason I gave Blackbird four stars instead of five is because I found the crust a bit disappointing. It was very hard and burned on the bottom--not doughy as I had expected. Granted, it might be because the pizza was delivered and wasn't exactly fresh out of the oven. Also, the cookies on their dessert platter were rock hard and too sweet. Overall, great pizza place, just not so sure about the desserts.
(4)
Kirsten B.

My fiance and I ordered from Blackbird when we were on vacation in Philly, I found them on HappyCow and everything looked good, people also seemed to be raving about their vegan cheesesteak so we were very eager to try them. First we had their hawaiian pizza, it was tasty over all, the firm tofu taking the place of ham worked really well, and the crust was good (and good crust is normally an issue once you get too far away from NYC). I would have liked it better if there was less daiya on it.. I like daiya but if I have too much at once not mixed with other things it's not that great. The second time we ordered from them we got their seitan cheesesteak, cubano and seitan wings. My fiance said the cheesesteak was as good and satisfying as the non-vegan variety, he also loved the cubano. I thought the cheesesteak was really good, but wasn't too crazy about the coconut bacon in their cubano. Their wings are thin strips of seitan that are breaded, fried (I'm guessing) and doused in your choice of sauce. They were possibly the most delicious thing I had in Philly. They tasted just like chicken strips from my pre-vegan days. They were even delicious cold!!! Next time I'm in the area ordering more of their wings will be one of my top priorities.
(4)
Tom M.

I have to update once more as I have come to a realization: The single best place (that I've been to) for ordering take-out food is Blackbird Pizzeria. How do I know that? Well, they make many varieties of excellent vegan pizza and that pizza is arguably the third, fourth or fifth best thing about the place. Let me explain. I will do so through a Man vs Food Challenge I have dreamed up. I call it eating for the cycle at Blackbird. The cycle: -Any slide of their awesome pizza. -One sandwich. I cannot be their veggie wrap. As I've said before, Blackbird Pizzeria is the single best sandwich shop in all of Philadelphia. -A small order of wings. The habanero citrus wings are too spicy for me. I love the root beer bbq wings. They are wonderful. -A small order of cheese fries. Their cheese fries are awesome. The sandwiches and wings are better than the pizza. Depending on my mood, so are the cheese fries. Some could argue that the desserts are better than the pizza. I wouldn't, but you could. So there are numerous things at Blackbird better than the pizza. And the pizza is the best I have ever had! Two other side notes for Blackbird: to really go pro at Blackbird, order a calzone with a side of marinara and they now have a chicken parm sandwich again. Joy!
(5)
Jeff H.

Blackbird Pizzeria is a serious player in the burgeoning Vegan-only scene in Philly. The pizzas are the main offerings on the menu but because this is Philadelphia - there is a non-pizza item on the menu that gets the most buzz - The Vegan Philly Cheesesteak. Made from seitan and with the fine textured Daiya Vegan cheese from Vancouver, this cheesesteak is very tasty. No, it doesn't have the exact same taste as a meat-based cheesesteak ... but why would it? It's still messy good! The main thing here to make this a five star place is to add a few amenities and condiments for those dining in. For example - have napkins available at the tables (food here is on the messy side.) In fact add some cutlery options. Have more hot sauces available than a fairly bland one. Keep the condiments filled - the one red pepper flakes container was completely empty - and identify them. (I have no idea what a bright yellow powder was.) Maybe put out a pitcher of water so people can help themselves. Have the trash/recycle bins in the area where people are eating instead of up front by the front door. Overall, just make everything a little more user friendly.
(4)
Stephen H.

Yes! Real NY style east coast pizza, veganified. These pies are the real-deal, not some vegan fufu knock-off. And they're soy-conscious to boot - they go easy on it and use other high-quality ingredients as well. How often do you go to a pizza joint and see the pie guy opening an avocado?
(5)
Mark Z.

I am not even a vegan, but I am a huge fan of this pizza! It has to be one of the tastiest pizzas I ever had. The place has a relaxed atmosphere and punk rock plays through out. I also felt the woman behind the counter was welcoming and friendly. I will definitely return for a slice or two!
(4)
Angela E.

Love this menu. Come in for a slice and be pleasantly surprised with their vegetarian and vegan selections. The haymaker is delish!
(5)
Hannah S.

Excellent pizza! I'm not vegan so I was a little apprehensive going into it, but I had a slice of the nacho pizza and was blown away. It was delicious and you would never know it was vegan. Definitely coming back.
(5)
Caroline S.

If you have the chance to eat at this place, definitely order yourself a slice of the haymaker pizza. You will not regret it. Their dessert selection is surprisingly varied considering it's a pizza place. Very tasty cupcakes and brownies. Great deal for the money, too!
(4)
Rhiannon D.

For being a non-vegan, I am a huge fan of vegan food. When I walked past Blackbird Pizzeria the smell was amazing so I was hopeful. However, when I saw the variety of slices for the day I was extremely disappointed. Being a vegan pizza place, they should have some cheese-free choices. I ordered the Veggie Delight with diaya cheese. Was that a bad choice. The veggies were over cooked, mushrooms still had gills on them, cheese was liquid, and the sauce was simply missing something. Moments later I immediately got sick, I was still hungry, but had this unexplainable pain that took over my whole abdomen. The only reason why I can give Blackbird two stars is because the service was great. Everyone was very polite and the cashier was able to answer the questions I had. Spot on!
(2)
Carla T.

I'm not a vegetarian or a vegan but when I come here with friends that are either of the above, I don't leave disappointed. Their vegan cheese pizza is alright, not really my taste but my favorite is their margarita. Highly recommended, they didnt have it available by slice though so I had to go with the vegan cheese slice... Not a lot of space in there though which can get problematic when it gets busy.
(3)
Jenni A.

I'm not vegan, but my boyfriend is... so being the wonderful girlfriend that I am I frequently forego all of my carnal pleasures of gnawing on perfectly smoked ribs to shove some soy products in my gob. I went to Purgatory Pizza in Los Angeles... I ate some pizza there that had delicious sausage on it. As an unrepentant omnivore I was shocked and horrified that something so delicious could be made without all of that wonderful cholesterol. However, Blackbird is the reason that vegans get a bad rap amongst the foodies of the world (I'm sure many people have heard that vegan and foodie is an oxymoron). Blackbird exacerbates this terrible stereotype. Why? I'll tell you why. Their pizza is downright mediocre. We had the veggie pizza, cheese, and sausage. For an omnivore, it's disappointing (enough that your wallet feels slightly raped for eating a sub-par slice of pizza... and you gaze with envious disdain at all of those happy tossers walking away satisfied from Lorenzo's). First off, the crust is very breadlike. My boyfriend complained about this; that there's too much crust and it simply isn't real Italian crust. It's neither traditional or Sicilian. Also, it's very dry. Since vegan food doesn't have any animal fats in it, it really helps to brush the crust with some olive oil. Not every vegan is some crunchy granola hippie worried about their colon. Pizza should have a little bit of grease... it's traditionally a street food! As an Italian my problem was with the sauce. It's all about the sauce. This... I would not call sauce, I'd call it someone ran out of sauce and used a jar of stewed tomatoes (not even the nice super crushed seasoned kind) and dumped it on the bread I'm gonna say it; Daiya really sucks when they layer on too much. That was like a rock in my stomach. Daiya has very little flavor, so it really needs some seasoning. Add to this the already under-seasoned sauce and overly bready pizza dough and you have one horrifically boring slice of pizza. What pissed me off was the dried out veggies on the veggie pizza, they were like cardboard... all shriveled up. Again, nothing a little brush of some olive oil wouldn't fix. Granted, the sausage that they use is delicious... but even that could not save this snoozefest in my mouth. Their other pizzas sound good (the truffle oil one and the potato one). However, they have a limited number of pizzas by the slice and after my experience with the by the slice, there's no way I would drop 19 bucks on a whole pie. Sorry, Blackbird... but a little more love and care put into your pizzas would save you from being yet another overpriced vegan joint with mediocre fare. Cruelty free does not have to mean taste and passion free! The one redeeming quality of this place is they carry desserts made by Vegan Treats. Holy mother of deliciousness. While I may never, ever eat another slice of their pizza ever again (unless I'm drunk or my feet have blisters). The Vegan Treats whoopie pies are sheer absolute bliss. Vegan Treats is the other end of the spectrum; their baked goods are mindblowingly amazing for even "normal" baked goods... and fooled my mother who has been baking for over 40 years. I'm giving this review 3 stars solely on the Vegan Treats baked goods and the very nice people behind the counter. Desserts get 10 out of 10 stars, however the pizza gets about 3 1/2 stars. Vegans deserve a pizza place up to par with their omnivore counterparts in the area... and being that there are so many stellar regular pizza places, this just needs a lot of improvement before I or my boyfriend who has been vegan for 15 years sing its praises. Please Blackbird, I want to love you. You have such potential..
(3)
James K.

This place is for the vegan who is looking to save animals more than it's for the whole foods, plant-based dieter. The dough and bread is all white (bleached or enriched) flour and the sauces/ cheeses are heavy on the vegetable oil. I'd recommend this place to the person who's trying to make a difference in the world but not for the person who is trying to make a difference in favor their own health and well being. Personally, I'm not a fan of imitation anything as there already plenty of great stuff plants have to offer on their own. Unfortunately, each dish here has "imitation" something (from cheese to aioli sauce) and to me, plants just have to be themselves. That being said, I was not a fan of the cheese as it had little in common with real cheese, it was slimy and god forbid it get stuck in your gums as you'll do your best Mr. Ed impression getting it out. I probably won't make a return to Blackbird but rather when I want to spoil myself with pizza, I'll go with Peace A Pizza, whole wheat dough, hold the cheese.
(2)
Dana B.

I used to eat at this place ALL THE TIME when it was Gianna's, and it hadn't occurred to me to go back after Blackbird took over the joint, but one afternoon, I was hungry and not in the mood for Chinese, so I decided to give Blackbird a shot. Mind you, I'm not a vegan, but will often opt for soy or vegan food since it often has fewer calories than its meat or dairy counterpart. I settled on the "meat lover's" pizza (it wasn't labeled, so I'm not quite sure what it was, but that's what it looked like), and it hit the spot. However, while the place was spruced up quite a bit compared to what inhabited it before, the girl at the counter seemed to be a bit stand-offish. Maybe I came in at a bad time? One can never say, but I'd come back again, just for the food.
(4)
Ceasar B.

I got pizza here a while ago and I distinctly remember two things: the slices are huge, and the pizza is delicious. The decor is kind of cheap and you'd never guess from the outside, but I'm not complaining.
(4)
Rob S.

The pizza crust was solid and overall pretty good, particularly the 'popeye' loaded with spinach, garlic, pesto, etc. While I enjoyed the 'clean' taste of the seitan cheesesteak compared to its beefy counterpart, it was somewhat devoid of flavor, which was a bit of a bummer.
(3)
Al A.

All vegan. Bad pizza. Expensive for pizza. Good location. Popular for some reason. This place only survives due to novelty; vegan pizza, well I never!
(1)
Angie R.

This place is cool! I've had a good amount of vegan pizza and id say this ranks probably as 2nd or 3rd. I think what makes me sad about vegan pizza is that it's weak, like I can't eat this stuff like a normal slice because it was so heavy. I had to cut it up and use a fork...lame. But besides that it was so so yummy !
(4)
Jennifer C.

Being lactose intolerant makes enjoying pizza sometimes difficult... Blackbird to save the day! I've really enjoyed Blackbird Pizzeria every time I've gone (this latest time only slightly less because I had one too many slices, but I suppose that's my own fault...) I came here with a vegan virgin who was skeptical of everything here. The cashier was very friendly and listed some popular options. My friend ended up choosing the cheesesteak, and he was pleasantly surprised. Although the texture wasn't the same, he admitted that if he hadn't known beforehand, he never would have guessed that the cheesesteak was meatless. Score! The cashier also checked in with us to make sure my friend was satisfied with his choice, which I thought was rather thoughtful. This time around I ended up choosing the Balboa pizza. They didn't have the seitan pepperoni so they substituted it for sausage and it was still delicious! The pumpkin seed pesto went really well with the daiya cheese, and I've been on an arugula obsession lately so I was happy with that. I did think the pizza was a little more oily than usual, but that didn't deter me too much. Otherwise, awesome experience once again, with the exception of finding out that they no longer serve the Harvest pizza which was one of my favorites. Doesn't matter too much since all their other pizza options are tasty and very satisfying!
(5)
E. E.

I'm a NYer but this Philadelphia Vegan Pizzeria may be my favorite restaurant in the entire world!
(5)
Melissa C.

Get in ma belly, Cheesesteak. Best vegan Philly Cheesesteak I have ever had, and I've had a lot, all over the country. The staff is friendly, the food is good. What more could you want? (For a store to open in NY, please.)
(4)
Erin May D.

I LURVE the wings! So yummy. I could eat them every day. My favorite pizza I the fungi and the seitan cheesesteak is really good, too. We like to get take out here, then go across the street to the playground for our kids to play while we eat. During the warmer part of the year we might do this a couple times each month. It's a little pricey... But not any more than any other gourmet pizza place.
(5)
Michele R.

Having cornered the market on vegan takeout, blackbird seems to have gotten a bit complacent. As a breastfeeding mama with a dairy-sensitive babe, when you're jonesing for a pizza, Blackbird is your go-to. Moving within a half block really solidified that relationship. So imagine my disappointment when my pizza arrived....Arnn hour & 45 minutes later (I was told there was traffic. We're literally a half block away...if I wasn't on the move-on process I would've picked it up) with a giant a hole in the middle. And I'm not kidding when I say hole. We're talking 3 inch diameter HOLE in the center of the pizza. That which was missing from the middle could be found in the crust; a solid, raw handful of crust, &, a floppy, soggy center of a pie. It would've been completely inedible if I wasn't on the brink of starvation & in day one of a move. I take a picture of this atrocity & posted it on Blackbird's Facebook page. Two of my friends responded to it, but Blackbird did not at all. Disappointing. Who there is caging about their product & customer satisfaction? And now we're done, & buying daiya pre-made pizzas from whole foods until we open up our own pizzeria to rival this dwindling vegan-pizza-monopoly.
(1)
Peter M.

Wings are amazing. Seriously like wtf. Whoever thought of them is amazing. I had Slice of pan pizza. Yummy as well. My BF had his first ever cheese steak (vegan or otherwise) and loved it
(5)
Beka P.

STILL KILLIN' IT, even though they got rid of the best sandwich i've ever had in my life of 28 years (chickpea parm, RIP). Cubano=best sandwich. it is so flavorful and perfect. i love it. Haymaker=best pizza. (pepperoni, veggie supreme, and the hawaiian pizza are all tied for second place). Cheese fries=FINALLY! Root beer BBQ wingz=so saucy and good. like most fried things, they are best enjoyed on site, straight outta the fryer. Caesar salad=yes yes yes! it's all about those fried capers, artichokes, and croutons.
(5)
Melissa M.

Amazing cheese fries and wings. I will definitely be back for more!
(5)
Shereen C.

I've only tried Blackbird once but I actually loved the sandwich much more than the pizza. Pizza was okay & comparable to other pizza I've had in Philly, not extraordinary (aside from being vegan). The Cubano sandwich was delicious. It was filled with seitan bits, onions, and cheese, all vegan. All of it was pulled together with a flavourful creamy aioli sauce. I would definitely go back for the Cubano and maybe try other sandwiches too.
(4)
J E.

Outstanding punk-rock vegan pizza joint. We got slices of the funghi and haymaker pizza. I'm not the biggest fan of Daiya cheese but the truffle oil, garlic, thyme, and many various kinds of interesting mushrooms (not your run-of-the-mill buttons and whites) were terrific. The haymaker is a pizza I want to try and recreate at home. Spicy sausage with oregano, tomato sauce, onions and garlic might sound somewhat simple, but they put it together so well. Delicious. Got to come back and try the root beer BBQ tofu wings. And the cheesesteak. And....
(4)
Michael K.

This place just rules. Total punk rock vibe and employees, killer vegan food and nice environment. We shared a slice of pepperoni, the cheesesteak sandwich and the Cubano sandwich. The slice was pretty good, the cheesesteak was excellent and the Cubano was amazing.
(5)
Lisa B.

My fiance' treated me here twice now. Im sorry I wasnt able to review sooner... but OMG. This place is amazing. If you're looking for a 'real' cheesesteak taste for vegetarian/vegan... This is perfect! Yet, I actually sat down and had a slice recently. OH MY GLOB, the freakin' mushroom pizza was the BEST I ever had in my life!
(5)
M H.

This place has some of the best vegan food in the city. This is one of the safest bets if you're looking to grab something to eat but you don't want to be disappointed. The whole menu is full of winning selections. I love Blackbird pizza.
(5)
Gina L.

Awesome and all vegan. I love this place, although I've admittedly only had a few things on the menu. The root beer BBQ seitan wings are great and not too expensive. The servers are always very nice as well (and they take credit). However DO NOT even try coming during an evening on a Friday, it gets so crowded! I've had my best luck popping in on a weekday in the afternoon. Once I'm back in town I'm going to have to try everything else on the menu!
(5)
Stephen R.

I had the Philly cheesesteak and it was the best I've ever had. We have one place that makes vegan cheesesteak here in Baltimore, but it's completely different. I want to go back to this place every time I'm in Philly now.
(5)
Rafa A.

Although in not vegan I found this pizza delicious. And the Mexican cola tastes awesome
(4)
Katie-Rose N.

I swear to you, I have never had vegan pizza that tasted better than normal pizza, but Blackbird makes it (as long as you like garlicky crusts). Get the Haymaker -- you won't regret it! Even my carnivorous brother likes it! The Cheesesteak is ridiculously good. The Cubano sandwich is also lovely. Their wings are great, but only get the jalapeno ones if you REEEALLY like spicey foods. Cookies are just decent, but the "real" food makes up for it... I want it all. I just need to try the soup next!
(5)
Daisy W.

I wish I could give zero-star rating for the experience I had. My boyfriend and I live in Columbus, Ohio and have been to Blackbird before, about 2 years ago. The Haymaker and the wings we ordered were so wonderful, we made it a point to visit again while we were in town for the Marathon this past weekend. When we walked in the restaurant, the girl at the counter looked right at us and then turned her back and ignored us. A young guy took our order. The whole time, he was complaining to us that he is normally a delivery driver and doesn't like taking orders. That was probably best kept to himself. We sat down and waited. A group of girls came in and ordered. They were clearly friends with the crew that was working, and they received their food before we did. We felt completely unwelcome. Our wings came out first. The dipping sauce was good, and the wings themselves were passable, but they were gristly and crunchy when they shouldn't be. Compared to the wings we remembered from Blackbird, these just weren't the same. The girl brought our pizza out on a tray, when we had ordered to go. When we asked her if we could take it in a box, she acted inconvenienced. Mind you, the restaurant was not busy at all. She had no other customers that were keeping her busy. I have to be blunt about the pizza. If we had looked at it before taking it home, we would have returned it and asked for a refund. The sauce was in sparse patches; there was probably one dab on each slice. They really skimped on the cheese and the cheese that was there was overcooked. The toppings were equally as lacking and overcooked. The crust was almost unbelievable. The bottom was so thin and overcooked that it snapped like a wafer. The bottom was covered in black dust from the oven, which clearly isn't cleaned enough. The crust had bubbles that were so burnt I scratched my head as to why they would consider this good enough quality to serve to a customer. It is so disappointing what happened to this place. It used to be such good quality food that was worth the cost. I got on yelp to see if other people had the same problem with the pizza and the customer service, and I'm sad to know that I'm not the only one who has experienced this.
(1)
Canny F.

WOW. This is the BEST VEGAN PIZZA EVER. I love this place. You know pizza is good when it still tastes great cold and the following day! Brick oven crust! Chewy goodness. Gained weight from eating so much but it was worth every calorie! Fungi Pizza - rich and creamy like Alfredo Sauce with a garlic crust and truffle mushroooms!! Pepperoni Pizza - pepperoni was slamming Red Dawn Pizza - No cheese, great for potato lovers Regular Slice - Great for the people who want a plain slice Mixed Veggie Pizza - Surprised by the amount of veggies - there were no empty spots! Habanero Wings - Boneless wings that were majorly spicy on the first bite but fine after a few more Balboa Pizza - roasted cherry tomato, pepperoni, arugula, pumpkin seed pesto, what more can you ask for? This might just be the best pie Tempeh Chili with corn bread - hearty, thick, and WARNING - it gets spicy! The corn bread didn't have the texture I was hoping for but still good. There's chunks of corn in there. What a treat! Cubano Sandwich - Could have more stuffing but the flavor was great, bread was toasty and pressed. Root Beer BBQ Wings with pineapple salsa - The BBQ overpowered the root beer so it seemed like BBQ wings. The salsa was sweet as expected from the pineapples. Small and clean joint The cashier brings your order to you if you're dining in
(5)
Pooja V.

I thought it might be a stretch trying to find a vegetarian Philly cheese steak in Philadelphia, but I found several lists rating the best vegan cheese steaks in town. We decided to try the cheese steak at Blackbird Pizzeria, which depending on the list, receives between the first and fifth rating for the best vegan cheese steak. We ordered the cheese steak, a slice of nacho pizza, a root beer, and the root beer BBQ wings. Our meal was fairly disappointing. First there was the nacho pizza which couldn't make up its mind whether it was a nacho or a pizza. While the vegan cheddar cheese was very convincing, it didn't have the spices to qualify as "nacho cheese;" jalapenos would have certainly helped. Neither did it have enough sauce to qualify as pizza. Then there were the wings which were uninspiring. They were overly sweet, too crunchy, and very heavy. They certainly didn't hold a candle to the vegan wings at Smoke & Barrel ( yelp.com/biz/smoke-and-bâ€¦ ). Moreover, it was a challenge (a messy one at that!) to eat them because of the awkward shapes into which they had been fried. The root beer came next. Blackbird does not have a free refills policy for fountain drinks, which I feel is necessary for any restaurant which serves fast food, pizza, and fries. However, we asked nicely and the cashier graciously gave us a free refill. Last of all, there was the famous cheese steak itself. The hoagie roll was soft and chewy, and the seitan felt meaty. Despite this - and let me preface the following statement by saying that I am a huge, huge fan of cheese-covered foods, whether they're nachos or cheese fries - I thought that the Philly cheese steak was a waste of my time. The daiya cheese tasted like cheez whiz, which I've heard is often used in Philly cheese steaks, and it completely detracted from the taste and texture of the sandwich. Why anyone thought that mixing cheese whiz or any inferior cheese/cheese product with nicely grilled steak/"steak" was a good idea is beyond my understanding. The nausea I experienced hours later was enough to put me off the entire idea of Philly cheese steaks for a lifetime. I give Blackbird Pizzeria two stars. The meat texture and the vegan cheeses were certainly convincing, but the actual taste of the food left much to be desired.
(2)
Robert B.

Being vegan doesn't mean you have to consistently eat healthy home cooked food, and the recent trend toward vegan "fast food" as evidenced by the success of Hip City Vedge is great for those of us who sometimes just want something that comes in a greasy bag. Blackbird succeeds on every front. The root beer BBQ wings are the best wings I've ever had, pre-vegan or post. The pizzas are also great, with a wide selection of toppings and a full menu of slice options. The only thing I've had that could use work was the Cubano, it lacked the mustard element of the standard Cubano, seemingly an easy fix. Blackbird will satiate herbivores and carnivores alike.
(5)
Maria E.

Pretty awesome. This place totally hit the spot! Was visiting Philly but don't eat steak so came here for a vegan cheesesteak! Delicious but I would have added just a tad bit more flavor, maybe some extra pepper or something. The texture of the seitan was great though and served on good bread. Also have boneless vegan wings on the menu - yummers. Tried the maple mustard - very good! Wish I had room to try the pizza, would love to come back. Also saw some intriguing desserts on the shelf.....next time! Friendly staff, good vibe.
(4)
Bill M.

When I first heard about Blackbird I was ready to welcome it into the Philly vegan scene with open arms and chow down into a Veggie Supreme. And when Vinny and Cat surprised Schuyler's birthday crew at Bottleshop with a Haymaker loaded with garlic butter and seitan sausage that rivaled regular chorizo, I was instantly impressed. Add on the fact that I couldn't taste much of a significant difference between their vegan Daiya cheese and regular, and I just had to have more slices! With onions, peppers, artichokes, black olives, and mushrooms the Supreme was more preeminent than I expected. for the lack of a better description the nacho pizza was the equivalent of dipping your hands into the aftermath of a nachos supreme at Cantina or Pistola's without the mess, and getting all of the best non-crunchy parts in one bite! the jalapenos and daiya cheddar brought the necessary spice and zest, and the avocado and and caramelized onions delivered the smooth counterbalance. with sandwiches that range from chickpea parm and seitan cheesesteak to smoked tofu cubano and lemon pepper tofu wrap, enticing salads and handcut fries, and a plentiful assortment of specialty drinks and baked goods; and Blackbird has plenty to have you wanting more!
(4)
Steve B.

With the high ratings, had to try this place! Glad I did. Before changing my diet, I use to eat cheese, now that I don't, it was fantastic to have the Soy Cheese and the different toppings that Blackbird puts on their Pizza's. Crust is fantastic, too. I want to stop by again and have their Wings, as they are homemade from Seitan. Small, intimate place, nice folks, great Vegetarian Pizza.
(4)
Nia S.

I think I could be a vegetarian if I had a Blackbird in my neighborhood. We only tried the Veggie Cheesesteaks and it was the BOMB!!!! They do not skip out on the portion size. I had to take half of the sandwich home and it microwaved pretty well. I'm looking forward to trying the pizza next time. The restaurant is very laid back and small but it does fill up quickly so prepare to wait for a seat but its pretty quick.
(5)
Kaitlin L.

So. I am neither a vegan. Nor am I a huge pizza fan. BUT if pizza tasted like it does at Blackbird Pizzeria at every pizza joint, it might be the only food I ever consume. Seriously. What dark magic is going on in that deliciously crispy dough? What secret ingredient do they have to make the funghi pizza so craveworthy? I was completely blown away. The funghi pizza and the chickpea parm had me smiling like it was Christmas. Both tasted better than their traditionally meat/egg/cheese filled counterparts. I honestly cannot wait to go back and try more items on the menu. Absolutely fantastic.
(5)
Alex G.

I LOVE pizza and Blackbird's is excellent. I do eat cheese so I'm pretty picky when it comes to vegan cheese, but theirs (Daiya) totally works. My favorite pizza is the Haymaker, and one of the employees told me that its secret is a garlic butter they use on it. I first had it a few weeks ago and I reminisced about it for days. I also love their chickpea Parmesan sandwich. I didn't especially like the wings, but I know others who love them.
(4)
Erin C.

My first vegan slice, hurrah! Before I even stepped inside, I was waiting for my partner in feasting on the bench outside the pizzeria. Let me tell you, what a delight it is to sit beneath the window of a pizzeria kitchen smelling aromas of dough blanket-y goodness, listening to an earnest discussion of herbs n spices float through the brick facade. Inside is strictly counter and tables & chairs. Not a ton of space, no need for luxuries. Mine was the haymaker with seitan sausage, onions, red sauce.. Mm. Next I want the fungi and the veggie supreme. And I will actually snag some mushroom salad, senselessly self-denied in this situation. Most of Blackbird's menu is what my personal menu would look like if I went vegan and made pizzas all the time. Fantastic, can I say rustic? and an overall impressive little joint going on here.
(4)
Nick A.

Vegan pizza, sandwiches, hardcore and punk on the stereo, no frills atmosphere. I'm sold already, right? Blackbird is one of those stripped down, order your food and hang out for a bit then move on sort of places, featuring a variety of vegan pizzas, sandwiches and desserts. I've tried everything from cheese and mushroom to meatball and pepperoni slices here, with each one hitting the spot in all of its meatless vegan glory. The sandwiches were slightly less successful in my experience, as the vegan cheese steak was a little unbalanced in its seitan to mushroom and onion ratio, although still decent enough. Prices are a little high, but I have to remind my budget-conscious brain that this is still a VEGAN establishment, so if you want a cheap pizza, you're better off going elsewhere. Occasionally there are barely any available slices in the window which is also a bit of a bummer since no one really wants to wait a long time for a casual bite (service can be a little...slow). I'll definitely be back to Blackbird (and have been numerous times since they opened), but a few tweaks here and there could make this place a real hotspot for veggie and meat eaters alike.
(3)
Lia B.

omg stop now they have wings. blackbird has become the vegan pizza benchmark nationwide. i hate that they deliver to my home in such a timely fashion b/c im just getting chubbier and chubbier.
(5)
Meg S.

Blackbird is that kind of hole-in-the wall neighborhood pizza joint that makes you feel a little out of place. I walked in and got the "haymaker" and a chicken parm. So the haymaker pizza was absolutely huge (2x the largest slice I've had in my life) and cost about $4.50; not bad but also not the best vegan pizza I've had in the past year. Surprisingly, the chicken parm was fantastic! I'd highly recommend this to anyone-vegan or not. For $8, I had two huge meals, so pretty good value.
(4)
Bex V.

This place has plenty of room and offers tasty food. The only thing I didn't like was the oiliness of the food. The Cuban sandwich was absolutely delicious but not the kind of thing I would eat every day. The chickpea salad was delicious too. The service was fast and pleasant. Overall, I enjoyed eating here and will probably be back some day.
(4)
Jess C.

Went yesterday to celebrate a friends's move in day. Two hours of moving created quite the appetite! I usually don't like it here because of the music and pricey slices, but since I was being treated, I thought another shot was worth it. Can't say much for the customer service, as listening to heavy metal wouldn't make me smile either, but I can say I was in love with the Cubano! Each bite was even better than the last. Added cheesy fries (their own awesome blend of whiz) in between bites and I was in heaven. They even have huge cookies and fun sodas. I don't have much of a sweet tooth, but it's worth noting. Going during the busy lunch hour drowned out the music. Yay!
(4)
Sara M.

I really can't say enough about Blackbird Pizzeria. It is certainly Vegan junk food. However, it is hands down the best Pizza I have ever had. All of my omnivore friends have been impressed as well. I come here almost every time I visit Philadelphia. My absolute favorite is the Fungi Pizza - just the perfect amount of earthy mushrooms, savory vegan butter, zesty garlic, and delicious veganrella! I see a lot of complaints about the staff - but I personally have never had a problem. It is what I would expect from an order at the counter pizza joint. Also, the prices are extremely reasonable for the quality of food you are getting. I can not wait to return to Blackbird!
(5)
Sarah B.

Worst service and longest wait. We stood at the register for thirty minutes while food was just sitting on the counter behind the cashier getting cold.
(1)
Sheila B.

My daughter eats a lot of vegan food, which means I do too. This was ok, as far as vegan pizza goes. I could tell it wasn't real cheese, but it wasn't awful, either.
(3)
Pamela A.

I came back to Blackbird almost two weeks ago, but this time I brought my mom along. She has heard me rave enough about Blackbird, and I thought it was time for her to check out the awesome VEGAN food here. I ordered the haymaker, which had a prodigious amount of seitan. The pizza is too good to just order one slice; I had to go for a double. Eating two slices is equivalent to eating four "normal" slices of pizza, but Blackbird is too awesome to fall into the "normal" or ordinary category. No, Blackbird is more, and as I write this review I would like to add that I am completely imagining a piece of the haymaker entering the portal between my lips. But of course I cannot forget to mention that Blackbird has more to offer than just completely awesome pizza---Blackbird = an array of VEGAN sustenance! Case in point---the vegan tuna salad. My mom ordered this visual delight; she loved it. I couldn't help but notice how refreshing it looked (if that makes sense). It just looked like the epitome of a summer salad---possibly due to the fact that she opted out of the wrap (which they were quite cool with). The people here are very friendly and helpful, and there's also Meyer's lavender hand soap outside of the bathroom. Blackbird is a paragon of what vegan food should taste like.
(5)
Jsh R.

First visit to this place, I've heard a lot about it in the past 3 years. Today we had the buffalo wings, the nacho pizza, the seitan cheesesteak and a root beer which is made by Maine Root. Their menu is relatively small, but has lots of options and given the size of their space I wouldn't expect more than what they have. Everything was really good. We got the wings first, holy crap they were spicy but delicious and the texture was on point. The cheese steak followed right behind, the sub roll was amazing itself. The mixture of chopped, well seasoned seitan with onions and peppers was perfect. The sauce was good, I personally would've liked a little more cheese sauce but no complaints here. No wonder they were awarded best cheese steak. The pizza came a few minutes later, it was topped with nacho goodies - caramelized onions, jalapenos, cheddar cheese and avocado. I was too stuffed from the other food to eat more than a slice at the restaurant, but we were able to get a box to go no problem. Oh yeah, we got one of the cookies, I don't know if they make them but it was good too! The timing and service were fine and reasonable. I knew beforehand a knew right off the bat upon entering that the restaurant has the punk/hipster/alt scene vibe and staff. Even though I was dressed all nice for an interview they were not rude or anything like that, which is something I know can occur at similar places. They deserve the awards and recognition they receive. My two small critiques is just keeping up on appearance and cleanliness, nothing stuck out and I know its tough keeping up with some things but I know it can put some people off more than others. The only other thing was that we had a few burned crispies in our diseases, again not a huge deal but an easy fix. We will definitely be back!
(4)
Sean M.

Called in yesterday to place an order for pick up. I was immediately put on hold and hung up after 10 minutes of waiting. I hung up, waited a few minutes and called back. Put on hold again and after 5 minutes I gave up. I called Hip City Veg and was promptly greeted very curteously, placed my order and went to pick it up. I was treated very well there and will continue to bring my business to Hip City Veg. I will also recommend my friends and fellow Vegan/vegetarians there as well. These people could take a lesson from them. Just because your food is good doesn't mean you can get away with consistently terrible customer service.
(2)
Reid C.

Blackbird has good pizza. I liked it. I'm not a vegan but I appreciate any food that tastes good. Just don't assume that because it's vegan food that it's healthy. It's really not. I had a vegan cheesesteak with my pizza that was greasier than most. The service was a little lackluster as the people working there seemed pissed off. Still, I don't let minor flubs undermine the experience if the food is good. People who do that I consider to be morons.
(3)
Peter G.

I enjoyed this place, but, honestly, the sandwiches were not a good deal. They were three times the price of a large slice of pizza, and they were quite small. In fact, three slices of pizza would have been great! The pizzas all looked delicious, and, boy, did it smell great walking into the restaurant. I will admit that the sandwich (I had the Cubano) was good, I wish it were a few dollars cheaper. The decor was sparse, but it was clean and had more seating than I was expecting.
(3)
Krystal B.

I will wait in line on a saturday evening for as long as it takes for this pizza. or any other day of the week for that matter. I'm not vegan so my options in this city for pizza are pretty limitless; but sadly, my options for pizza worth eating seem to be pretty slim. In steps Blackbird. Their pizza is like heaven. The cheese is so melty and great you'll think it's actually dairy (daiya cheese may be some sort of wonderful black magic but it's not for everyone). Their sauce and crust have now been perfected and are so good. Toppings are fresh and seriously delicious. I'm a big fan of the bbq & the south philly. You can't go wrong with a plain slice, either. OH! get their fries, dunk them in bbq sauce, ascend to the heavens from potato filled bliss. just try everything once, that's my plan. I work around the corner so when I'm craving the best dinner I can get for $4 I come by for a slice and it's always the best decision. SO GLAD this place exists in place of gianna's.
(5)
Callan W.

Its always funny for me (as a meaty) to partake in a veggie friendly eatery since I have the fortunate (or unfortunate) knowledge of what meat tastes like. With that being said, I do like to indulge in the fake meats occasionally. I split a cheese steak with my buddy Blake and then followed it up with a slice of the Yukon pie. The cheese steak was good and I could tell the bread to "meat" ratio was heavy on the bread side, but as a carb lover, it did not bother me. It is as solid of a veggie cheese steak as you will find in this city. I was a little annoyed that the description did not make mention that it came with green peppers (and mushrooms and onions), but no worries as I just passed them along to Blake. The Yukon pie is the shining star of this place. Carbs on top of carbs....yes please! The crispiness of the thin sliced potatoes on top of the crispy crust was perfect and the rosemary and salt seasoning was delish. It was cold outside, and unfortunately inside too, but luckily this pie is meant to bulk you up for the winter months. Good thing I don't live close. I would like to say that I would go back for other slices (they did look tasty), but somehow, I think I am in a monogamous relationship with the Yukon Slice. Oh well, at least it is love.
(4)
Bon B.

The food here is hit or miss. Their pizza is pretty good most of the time, other menu items not so much. I feel the menu follows too closely what meat eaters like to eat on cheat day. It would be nice to have some more flavours that just fat in some of the sandwiches. Although the food is decent I can not give this place a good rating because the staff is very rude. I've never been to such a cliquey pizza place. If you like service with a smile avoid at all costs. Update: This place gets worse. A staff member online sent me a nasty message because of my review. Jeff if you come within one block of me I'm calling the police.
(1)
Jaclyn B.

The "Haymaker" is the best vegan slice in Philly; in fact, it's one of my favorite pizzas (as an omnivore). When Blackbird opened, I was still eating a plant-based diet. I was super-excited when they took over this previously vegan cheesesteak hotspot (their vegan cheesesteaks were so unhealthy). I had discovered Daiya cheese a few months before this placed opened (best vegan cheese I've had). "Blackbird" was the first restaurant in Philly to use Daiya cheese, as far as I know. Most of the menu is not health food, but some choices are pretty healthy by my standards. Their desserts are phenomenal, too...YUM! This place introduced me to "Dry" soda---Amazing! The service is iffy and can be downright horrendous. I once waited two hours for delivery. (However, I have not been to Blackbird in at least a year, so hopefully their service is better.) Solid vegan pizza, desserts, and drinks. If you're near South St., I highly recommend stopping in to this vegan establishment.
(4)
Megan T.

I'm normally the type of person who never likes to eat the same thing twice, but I can't stop ordering their mushroom salad. I feel kind of silly highlighting a salad at a pizzeria, but it's just so good! Their slices and vegan cheesesteak are also pretty tasty, but I LOVE that salad.
(5)
Nicey J.

I recently went vegan for lent.. and have been craving cheese. most soy cheese isn't vegan... and most vegan cheese is gross.. Blackbird uses this daiya cheese that is super gooey and tasty... NICEEEEEEE We went with the bbq mushroom slice, the pepperoni slice an the cheesesteak. all of which were tasty. I'm not really a fan of BBQ sauce but the cheese helped a ton. everything else was GREAT. I can't wait to go back .. I love how the "cheesesteak" was thinly sliced though. But as previous reviewers stated, the bread was all wrong.
(5)
Klint K.

Vegan pizza. If you like that sort of thing, this is the best. If you don't like that sort of thing, you're savage and uncivilized.
(5)
Micah M.

The vegan pizza and sandwiches at this hole in the wall pizza joint are so good it's amazing. One time we took visitors from L.A. here so vegetarians in the group could have vegan cheese steak before everybody else waited in line for 45 minutes to get cheese steaks at Jim's. After sampling both, our carnivorous 12 year old visitor wanted to go back to Blackbird. He kept asking if it really wasn't meat. What is even crazier is that Blackbird's toasty Cubano is even better than their cheese steak. Pizza is tasty too -- it's all about the crust and the creamy daiya cheese.
(5)
Ray J.

This place blows Giana's out of the water. They took what was once a vegan must eat place when passing through Philly and made it great again. Pizza's are just how I like them, rough around the edges. And of course they use Daiya. What really stood out to me was the vegan Philly Cheesesteak which, in my opinion, is the best you can find anywhere. Definitely worth going out of your way for.
(5)
Andrew C.

Oh, my, God. After searching Yelp for nearby vegan options, we were drawn to Blackbird based off of other reviews. Best dinner decision we've made in a long time. I knew we wouldn't be disappointing, but I didn't expect to be blown away. We showed up about 10 minutes before closing, and felt really guilty about strolling in so late; but the staff were friendly and didn't seem to mind at all. It's very clean inside, and smells wonderful. We decided to go with a whole BBQ pizza and a slice of the veggie supreme. The veggie slice was delicious, tons of great veggies and not too much diaya- not goopy or overloaded as some have suggested. We took the BBQ to go, planning to eat at home- NOPE! By the time we got back to the car we were both digging in for a slice, holy crap, it was amazing. The sauce is nice and tangy, the onions were cooked perfectly, and the mushrooms, oh god the mushrooms. Did I mention the crust? Freaking perfect. Not too thin, not too thick, great flavor and texture. We have been to several vegan restaurants in and around Philly, this was hands down our favorite thus far. We will surely return, like, tomorrow.
(5)
Erin F.

When I first moved to Philadelphia, I was all jazzed that Gianna's existed. Detroit is lacking in the area of vegetarian restaurants and there are definitely very few, if ANY, vegetarian sandwich joints in the Dirty D. So Gianna's seemed great! Their salty sandwiches were so-so, but at the time, I'd take what I could get. Now, my standards are higher and Gianna's presence faded away, both in my mind and IRL. Gone are the days of too-chewy rolls and salty faux chicken. Blackbird has swooped into the corner at 6th & Lombard where Gianna's used to be. [Deal with that pun for a moment.] All vegan, all the time. They have pizza available by the slice, sandwiches, salads, desserts, and glass-bottled sodas. I went with the BBQ Portabello sandwich and my partner in life and eating food went with the Seitan Cheesesteak. Mine was superior - breaded mushroom, on top of coleslaw, topped with BBQ sauce (jalepenos on the side). Crazy delicious. Mike's cheesesteak was also good - the cheese isn't soy cheese, so it actually melts nicely, and the seitan was thinly shaved. It was a little soft for my taste, but I'm just a crunchy person. Their sodas are good - I went with a Vanilla Bean soda in a clear bottle and Mike had a cola. It's a nice change of pace from the regular diet stuff I drink way too much of in the first place. Whew. The rest of their menu, the pizzas I saw that were available by the slice and also being consumed by two ladies at the table behind us, and the desserts all looked delicious and none ostensibly vegan. I'm glad that Blackbird is here and, like Govinda's, hope that it finds a place amongst the hearts of omnivores and herbivores alike.
(4)
Joanne T.

I'm giving this recent visit 3 stars. I received the worst news ever when i was ordering take out sunday afternoon. NO MORE YUKON PIZZA. I was so devastated! This was the best pizza they offered. I asked why and they stated they had menu changes. Well bring it back! I'll take the yukon over the pepperoni. I tried to like the pepperoni but my heart was set on the yukon. I ordered the cubano, the portion was huge so i saved the half for football sunday. The guy had the cheesteak and it was hot and yummy. But please oh please bring back the potato!
(3)
Lena S.

After eating at a place in Minneapolis with vegan pizza made with Daiya Cheese, my husband and I were aching for a place like that in Philly. When we read about Blackbird shortly after its opening, we were super-excited to give it a whirl. We were not let down! We each had a seitan cheesesteak. I'm a huge mushroom fan and he's crazy about peppers so the added veggies among the thinly-sliced seitan strips added even more toothsome texture and flavor. The roll was fine (not too hard/chewy/thick/etc--a crummy roll will kill a good sandwich filling, and this was not one of those occasions). The Daiya is melted and mixed in with the seitan/veggies in the most delectable and creamy sort of way--the way a cheesesteak (whether meat or substitute) should be (and rarely is). We really enjoyed our sandwiches...so much so, in fact, that we got pizza to take home and eat later for dinner. We selected a variety of flavors from which to split slices: nacho (good melty mix of different textures and flavors [cheddar daiya, jalapenos, caramelized onions, avocado slices]), yukon (light, crispy, savory with its thin potato slices & generous but not overpowering use of rosemary), bbq (the cornmeal-crusted crispy portobello chunks are hefty indeed!), and fungi (by this point I was on the couch clutching my distended belly, but like I said I'm all about mushrooms and the buttery, truffly fragrance and creaminess of this slice was well worth the pain of being so overstuffed).
(4)
Benjamin B.

Stopped by Blackbird while on a long layover in Philadelphia. Had a slice of the pepperoni pizza and a vegan cheesesteak. Both were awesome, if I still lived in Philadelphia I'd probably eat here 5 times a week.
(5)
Noah F.

Have only gotten pizza delivered, so can't comment on dining in or other dishes. Have had the funghi pizza and the haymaker. Both were very good. You have no idea you're eating a vegan pizza, the "cheese" is very good. I don't feel gross after I eat it, like I do with real pizza. Delivery is always fast. We also had caesar salad, which was fine - nothing special. It is expensive, though (around $20/pie).
(4)
Brian B.

Blackbird was recommended to me by a family member and I'm glad we stopped in! My wife and I had the Philly Cheesesteak and coleslaw. The Philly was delicious. Nice job on the Seitan. The roll was a wee bit tough, but I just powered through it. The slaw was very tasty, but beware, it is swimming in its own juice so it can get messy. Also it is a pretty big helping so some folks may want to share. My cousin had the Chicken Salad Sandwich and seemed to like it. For desert we ate a PB cookie which was moist, but needed a little more peanut butter. Also an Oreo cake which was delicious. All in all, I would recommend this place. Vegan eateries still aren't the norm so we need to support them! Thanks Blackbird for making sure my Philly trip wasn't without a cheesesteak!
(4)
Renee M.

Vegan pizza by the slice. It's good. There's nothing more to say right now.
(4)
Jenny V.

Vegan Pizzeria Pizzas in order of favorite: Funghi: assorted exotic mushrooms, fresh thyme, truffle oil, garlic butter, mozzarella style daiya cheese - flavorful and savory. Brunchbird: tofu scramble, crispy seitan bacon, sauteed spinach, garlic butter, daiya cheese - the tofu scramble made me think of scrambled eggs, which I've never had. So was super fun. Haymaker: seitan sausage, red onions, garlic butter, tomato sauce, daiya cheese, fresh oregano - my least favorite, but still very tasty. Kitchen Sink Cookie-Tasty and exciting cookie, with a mix of coconut oats and chocolate chips. Breakfast Cookie-My favorite. Its like a super fancy rice crispy treat/cookie. Would definitely get this again
(4)
Elisa H.

The food is always so great! I'm not a vegan, and I really haven't had much experience with vegan food until I started dating my bf. I love the root beer bbq wings. The blueberry soda is pretty tasty too. I've been here multiple times and never had a bad meal, whenever I'm in Philly I MUST come here. Also, the art pieces on the walls are really awesome.
(5)
Michael K.

All I can say is that I do not know how their cheesesteak and wings can be so delicious while being vegan. We met my daughter and one of her friends in town for an early dinner and since her friend is vegan we decided to give Blackbird Pizzeria a try. I must say I was pleasantly surprised. Now the cheese steak did not have the same texture as beef but it was very tasty and I enjoyed it very much. We all enjoyed the haymaker and the balboa. I highly recommend that you take a chance a giv them a try. You will not be disappointed,
(4)
Sonya S.

Whether you are vegetarian, vegan or omnivore, you NEED to visit Blackbird! A nice selection of pizza, sandwiches and wings await you. I tried three different types of pizza, all of which were great. The cheesesteak was the BEST I have ever had! My favorite thing of all was the habanero wings-to die for! I went with a non-vegan and he couldn't believe the wings were vegan. The texture is perfect and the sauce is delicious. The food was so good, I ordered again a week later. Thank you for bringing these delicious vegan eats to Philly!
(5)
Alex M.

Came in here on New Year's Day to try out the vegan pizza I'd heard about. Truth be told it's not all that dissimilar to what you might find at Whole Foods. Still I propose we support the little guy in this fight. They could do for some maintenance work but I figure they probably need to make a bit more skrilla before they address that. Try the nacho slice!
(4)
Skye G.

The BEST Pizza! Wow, I am so glad I made the trip. The red sauce had such an amazing flavor. We got the Fungi mushroom pizza (no cheese) and wished we would have gotten it with the red sauce that was on the Haymaker slice but the garlic sauce was delic too. I wasn't sure about the wings but the habanero citrus sauce hit the spot. It wasn't super hot and of course it is not a wing but it was perfect for "chicken. There were so many things on the menu I wish I would have had more time to go back. "Delivery" is brought on a pedal bike so I can see why we were out of the delivery area. The people were friendly and helpful. The place is small and a nice hole in the all. Is that an OXY? It was warm without A/C but the night wasn't too bad. The lemon vegan cupcake also hit the spot. We lucked out and found a parking spot down street. Best date night! Would love to go back.
(5)
Danielle M.

Love love love blackbird. My favorite is the brunch bird and the beet salad. My boyfriend is obsessed with the wings. Although I had the cheesesteak for the first time last night and it was amazing so my favorites list might keep growing. Where else can I get vegan cheese wiz on your cheesesteak! And it was big enough for me to take half home to have for lunch the next day. All the fake meats I've had here have been awesome. The sausage is the first fake meat Italian style sausage I've had that is close to the real thing and doesn't have that strange after taste. Great place great food and in my opinion not overpriced for an all vegan pizza joint.
(5)
Irma G.

GREAT food, bad service. Very rude cashier. Surprisingly nice to his friendly visitors. I tried the cheese fries, pepperoni pizza, and BBQ wings. Other than that, the food did not disappoint but the customer service did. I will never get used to rude customer service because that's NOT customer service. I'm just visiting PA but don't appreciate the "high and mighty" XVX complex and I'm XVX myself! I don't know what it is but the attitude my friends and I received was shitty. You want good reviews, be nice and welcoming to your customers!
(3)
Dana M.

Exceeded my expectations! The Haymaker and Hawaiian were phenomenal. Please bring a Blackbird Pizzeria to Fairmount! Though, I'd be more than willing to make a trip Society Hill for some! The wings are also really good too. I'm just a huge fan of this place all around. Update: While I still love Blackbird, after going a few more times I have some issues. They are not consistent. Sometimes I go and the pizza comes out perfect, other times I go and the pizza is burnt on some sides, making the crust completely inedible. It's pretty disappointing.
(3)
P K.

Just got a fungi pizza and beat salad which were both phenomenal. The crust was probably the most amazing handmade pizza crust I've ever had. Of course, everything's vegan so it tastes a bit different but honestly as a meat eater myself, the pizza was objectively amazing!
(5)
Hayley E.

Excellent food and friendly people. The cashier was a little awkward, but still friendly! The food was everything people said it would be, and more! I got the small calzone and it was huge! They used the 9" pizza dough and folded it in half. I also got a slice of their signature pizza which always good!
(5)
Erin M.

I was kind of a hard sell on Blackbird Pizza. I'm more of a veggie-loving kind of vegan, and pizza was never my favorite meal. But Blackbird won me over with awesome specialty pizzas like the wonderfully spicy Nacho Pizza topped with cheddar Daiya, jalapeno peppers and fresh avocado slices. Avocado and pizza, together at last, and it is transcendant. But the shocker here is that Philly's best, most creative pizzeria (vegan or otherwise) is actually Philadelphia's best sandwich shop. They have removed a couple of delightful options on the menu, such as the chickpea parm (please, bring it back, you guys!) but there's still a long list of yummy sandwiches from which to choose. I've sampled the seitan cheesesteak, the Cubano, and the roasted portobello sandwich. All those sandwiches are fantastically tasty and are featured on a wonderfully fresh chewy Italian hoagie roll. I had the portabello sandwich most recently and it was absolutely mouthwateringly delicious. The roasted chopped up portabello mushrooms were tasty, the smoked shallots were not overpowering, the sundried tomato hummus was fantastic and the au jus that it came with put it over the edge. If you didn't get too full on the decadent pizza and sandwiches, I highly recommend taking one of the Vegan Treat's provided pastries to go. We shared a peanut butter cream whoopie pie after our meal which was just superb. Also, the staff here are quite welcoming and the service is fast.
(5)
Courtney H.

This place was a great find on a trip to Philly and I definitely recommend it! We went both days in town and had: pizza including the haymaker and two other kinds which I can't remember because I wanted to try them all and have no idea which ones we actually decided on, the chickpea "tuna" wrap, seitan cheesesteak, the cubano, the kitchen sink cookie, and the chocolate coffee cookie. All of the above food was awesome and can't wait to try and recreate this dishes at home until our next return. The staff and service were great too!
(5)
Sara P.

I am updating my review based on a recent visit to BP when I discovered that BP sells calzones. OMG they are good. I highly recommend his place if you like pizza, sandwiches, or calzones. The service is excellent, the prices are moderate, and the food is delish. Oh, and they have desserts from one of the world's top ten bakeries (according to AMx). Thanks BP.
(5)
George S.

My review would be higher if the prices were more affordable. And no, I don't mean adding smaller pizzas to the menu for lower prices, which Blackbird has done. Another thing they recently did was take the best pizza ever off of the menu, the BBQ. So annoyed about that. Also, why accept Square payments but never allow customers to use it because it's "broken." I mean, it IS the best vegan pizza in Philadelphia, which I guess I should be happy about, but I'll stick to making my own pizza for 10% of the price of this place. I can't see paying gourmet pizza prices for a restaurant that looks so grimy.
(2)
Justin E.

I called in an order for pick up and was told that it would be 50 minutes to pick up. I ordered two small pizzas, the Popeye and the Fungi, as well as the Habanero-Cilantro Buffalo Wings. Showed up in 50 minutes to pick up the order and once we got back to our hotel about 5 minutes away, we opened up two boxes of stale pizza and soggy tofu buffalo wings. Although there was flavor there and do believe that the pizza was good for being truly Vegan, if we got to the pizza sooner, it would have been great. Also the tofu buffalo wings would have been incredible as well. I'm willing to give this place another chance but I would definitely eat it there. I do get that it is a Friday night and it was probably busy but it seemed like they overshot the wait time to keep customers happy. I would rather have been told to be there in 30 and wait a little bit longer to make sure I get the freshest it could be!
(3)
McLisa S.

I'm only giving two stars instead of one because the driver was very apologetic. I placed an order for three simple things: mozzarella sticks (which is really all I wanted), jalapeÃ±o poppers and breaded mushrooms. In my order I said I wanted "lots of ranch on the side". An hour later when it was supposed to have been delivered I got a call saying they were out of mozzarella sticks! They gave me a list of things I could replace it with and I chose broccoli bites. I was then asked how many sides of ranch I'd like and that it would be $1.60 for each one. Wtf?! $1.60?! Whatever. I said I'd like three. Then I got another call 45 minutes later saying they were closing and to come pick up my order. I was like ummmm, it was for delivery. She argued with me a bit on that thinking I had ordered carry out, but eventually said she'd send a driver but she'd have to charge me an additional $3 in delivery fee. Okay fine, I just want my food. Twenty minutes later the driver arrived and I asked him if he would mind if I checked the contents of the bag before he left. He was very cooperative. I checked the bag, NO RANCH. Why bother asking me how many I want and charging a ridiculous price of you're not even going to give it to me? I still tipped the driver handsomely because it wasn't his fault and he was so apologetic, but I will never pay $40 for what I didn't order ever again. I can't say what I'd like to say about this place because I'm a lady but it rhymes with ho buck yourself (there isn't really anything that rhymes with "yourself").
(2)
Lauren G.

I wish vegan pizza places were more ubiquitous. Even in LA, I haven't found a decent one. Blackbird is what got me hooked on Daiya. I've taken a lot of friends here and they all loved it. The pizza is delicious, but so are their sandwiches. I really like the chickpea salad wrap, though I prefer it on their rolls. The employees are very personable. I usually don't love their drink selection so I end up getting water. Not a big deal, just something to note. I haven't been here in awhile as I have moved across the country, but I sure do miss it. Hopefully I'll be back soon!!
(4)
Linda T.

who knew vegan pizza could be so tasty. if i didnt know, i would have never realized what this triangular piece of food in front of me was vegan. cheese was "cheesy", dough was crispy and thin. yummy!
(4)
Aa C.

*Note: I am a non-vegan. Vegetable Pizza: delicious crust, flavorless pizza. The lack of dairy cheese really detracted from the pizza and made the whole thing taste bad. I guess this was to be expected as it's a vegan substitute, but it was quite flavorless. The vegetable toppings were also very bland. The only enjoyable part was the crust. Sauteed Vegetables: $4 for a tiny cup of oil soaked leaves. Really awful, ended up throwing away. I'm not going to eat here again.
(1)
S L.

Order the Haymaker. So good. Quick delivery too!
(4)
Bernardino A.

I'm a meat eater through and through, but Blackbird has some pretty tasty vegan food with wide appeal. The staff is friendly, and they'll bring your food to your table when it's ready. I'm not a big fan of pizza in general because I'm typically shy away from carb-heavy foods, but the pizza here is pretty damn good, especially if dairy is not an option for you. Daiya does a pretty good job of replicating cheese, especially on a pizza. As far as the pizza here goes I'm a fan of the funghi pizza. Everyone raves about the seitan cheesesteak, which is what initially drew me here, but I was pretty disappointed when I finally got the chance to try it. It had a good taste to it and I like addition of peppers to the sandwich, but it was much too light on the seitan making it a meal of mostly bread. Slicing the seitan thinly is a good idea, but they ought to load up that sandwich a little more; cheesesteaks are not meant to be light sandwiches. The real winner here as some other reviewers have pointed out is the tofu cubano. Now THAT is a sandwich this protein-hungry non-vegan will keep coming back for. Baked tofu, seitan, pickles, caramelized onions, daiya cheese, and dijon - it will not leave you wanting. It's a filling sandwich, full of flavor and not dry like the seitan cheesesteak. I'd have given the place 4 stars but had to subtract one for how cold it gets in there in the winter. If you ever go there in the winter, dress warmly. It's gotta be 50 degrees in there. I have to wear a sweater and keep my coat on because they must really be pinching pennies on the heating bill. Yes I understand the exhaust hood is sucking so much heat out you might as well be firing the oven with sacks of cash, but if your lease allows for improvements please hire an energy consultant and at least make it a comfortable place to eat. That fake amish fireplace isn't fooling anyone.
(3)
Jenn P.

I'm pretty stoked on this place -- have only had a few individual slices. I wasn't in love with the crust, but the rest of the pizza I had was divine. I imagine if and when I try more options and they compare I would give 4 stars.
(3)
Rachel U.

I'm not vegan, so I'm not comparing the food to other vegan fare that I've had... 'cause I don't think I've had any... Just as regular ol' food, that tastes good and fills you up, I'm a fan of Blackbird. The shredded "cheese" has a really cool flavor and stays gooey and doesn't congeal right away as the slice cools down. Plus, as my hubby pointed out, it's not really greasy like regular pizza cheese. I preferred it to the "mozzarella", which I still didn't mind the flavor just wasn't as great. The tomato sauce tastes really fresh, and the toppings have been tasty. But the dough of the pizza is the best part good; crunchy but with a really doughy crust. Added bonus: if you're like me you'll get the Beatles song stuck in your head every time. Oh and PS I remember when this was a water ice place that my mom would give us 50 cents for when she'd pick us up after playing in Starr Garden = I'm old!
(4)
Shawn B.

the food is pretty great. my only complaints about it would be that the bread isn't the softest and they got rid of the bbq sandwich. the main reason for the 2 star rating is the service. unfortunately, blackbird is becoming more and more like govinda's and if you are a philadelphia vegan, you know that isn't something to be proud of. it can take up to an hour to get your food and some nights, they don't have slices out at all.
(2)
Stephanie P.

#10 If there were anything to convince me that going vegan were easy, it would be Blackbird Pizzeria. I've been vegetarian for a couple of years now and the loss of cheese and eggs are what make being a vegan seem impossible to me. However, the daiya cheese that they use here is delicious - gooey, yummy, and (dare I say it?) "cheesy". The seitan sausage also tasted great (and not at all strange as do most fake meats). I splurged with a slice of cheese, the haymaker, and the south philly - I swear I hadn't eaten all day. ;) The atmosphere was incredibly chill, perfectly suitable to be a regular hangout spot. The guys who worked that night were really helpful and had tons of suggestions, not fussy or stuffy. My friends and I hung out for a good hour and a half and there was no pressure to leave or hurry. It's too bad it's so far from me, but if I'm ever in the area again, I'll drop by for a slice for sure. Oh! How could I forget - their desserts are awesome too, being supplied by Vegan Treats and all. We had a slice of the chocolate and it was perfect. ;)
(4)
Dara L.

I've been here several times, but the addition of the Chickpea Parmesan sub inspired me to write a review. While I enjoy the seitan cheesesteak (and, for what it's worth, I know many non-vegans who think very highly of it as well), I just ordered the Chickpea Parmesan for the first time and really, really, really liked it. It's a chickpea patty that is flavored to perfection! The sauce and cheese are very tasty as well. This is a winner of a sandwich. Regarding other items, the fried capers in the caesar salad mix perfectly with the artichokes and the antipasti salad is really good as well. Still, if you're going to order one thing, make it the new chickpea parm...!
(5)
J G.

Oh my god yes, South Philly slice of my lactose-intolerant dreams
(5)
Sarah R.

Great vegetarian food that is healthy, tastes good and affordable. Loved the seitan cheesesteak and caesar salad. Splurged for a cupcake and was not disappointed. We need more vegetarian places like this in philly! Hope they expand!
(5)
Laura Jill S.

I was just writing an email to a new friend extolling the virtues of Blackbird Pizzeria, which reminded me I need to write my review! Actually, here's a direct quote from the email: "I had a slice of seitan pepperoni & fungi when I was there the 1st time...they sliced them each in half so my brother & I could have both kinds [rockin' customer service]. The next night, they delivered(!!) and I had half fungi & half yukon. Fungi is def my favorite. I need to try their sandwiches, but the fungi will definitely be heavy in my rotation." And, they have rootbeer. And also whoopie pies from Vegan Treats. Yes.
(5)
donna b.

The first time I went to BlackBird I wasn't a vegan yet, not even a vegetarian. I'd been a vegetarian in the past but the idea of becoming vegan with the way I love cheese was just a truly foreign thing for me, but still I was drawn in. My first visit I had a slice of the fungi and a slice of just a regular "cheese" was not a fan of the daiya, felt it was something I may be able to adapt to if I had to but just didn't put me in the mind of a slice as I knew. I did enjoy the fungi slice more but still wasn't completely sold. I've since become a vegan, very new still but vegan nevertheless. And I've visited on two occasions, last visit I got the bbq sandwich which has cornmeal crusted o yster mushrooms, bbq sauce, jalapeno peppers and coleslaw. Very tasty I'm not a huge jalapeno fan so I took those off, actually was good with or without the heat however but I prefer to not have the heat. And I would like to taste a bit more of the mushroom so it could be that I'd prefer a different type, but that was a small issue it was truly good. Then I tried the pizza again today, got a slice of the haymaker. Sooooo good!!! This was actually the slice I'd wanted to try initially because it looked so good, all of them do but this one called out to me. And I'm not sure if it was the initial toppings or if it's because I'm now vegan, but this totally worked for me this time around. If ever I got a pizza specific craving this would do it for me. And my slice was huge, totally worth the $, Oh also got some of the hand cut fries, also very tasty.
(4)
Xander S.

Great salads and pizza.
(4)
Albie F.

Strolled into Blackbird Pizzeria just before closing on a Friday night and got the last slice of pizza, literally. Turned out to be a Popeye slice of pizza for only a few bucks and nice vegetarian pizza with spinach, olives, and mushrooms. Wish I could have tried some of their other types of pizza.
(4)
Elisabeth Y.

Wingwich was amazing- a great combination of flavors. I also had the side of roasted veggies, which contained a great variety of vegetables: cherry tomatoes, shredded squash, b-sprouts, cauliflower, leeks, and more! I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 because it wasn't busy when I got there but I still had to wait about 30 minutes for my food. My damn meter even ran out (thankfully I didn't get a ticket!). I totally get that good food takes time, but this was a little too long to wait.
(4)
Angel F.

The Vegan cheesesteak was awesome, taste so good I actually miss it and get sad thinking im not sure whens the next time id be able to get to philly from NY to get my hand on that gorgeous tasty VEGAN cheesesteak. I learned that day that the hype is real about the philly cheesesteak, even got vegans covered. I didn't know that they had vegan pizza also, I would of ordered that too. But the cheesesteak was filling I actually split it with my girlfriend and ordered a large fry with cream soda. everything was good definitely my new spot when ever im in philly, laid back environment, employees was cool. Food was cooked fast, so impressed I had to write a review
(5)
Shannon R.

BBQ PIZZA! BBQ PIZZA! OH YES! I can't believe I am currently 3000 miles from the best vegan pizzeria on earth. My heart aches at the thought. What makes them the best? I have plenty of vegan pizza options in LA, after all.... NUMBER ONE: Pizza by the slice. $4. AND IT'S THE SIZE OF YOUR FACE. Bigger, probably. NUMBER TWO: Amazing, inventive options. Nacho pizza, with avocados too numerous to count? Why, yes please. More of a fun-guy? Mushrooms and truffle oil galore. NUMBER THREE: No processed fake meats on the entire menu. They make use of seitan, portobellos, eggplant, and tofu, which I prefer 1000xs more than "chicken" or "veggie-steak." NUMBER FOUR: They have Dry Soda, aka the only soda worth drinking. NUMBER FIVE: The people watching is insane. From soccer moms to biker boys, Blackbird brings everyone together. And there's lots of people watching to be had because seating is plentiful. As for this BBQ pizza I can't stop screaming about? Fried portobellos, red onion, daiya, and glorious BBQ sauce make the best pizza I've ever had, even in my cheese-eatin' days. Why don't people fry portobellos more often?! I'm already counting down to my next visit east.
(5)
Daniel H.

Oof. I'm afraid I'm going to have to be brutal here... If you've seen my other pizza reviews, you know that I grew up eating the good stuff in New York. Vegan or not, if you call yourself a pizzeria, you had better serve up the goods. That said, Blackbird's pizza didn't deliver. We had a mushroom slice and a pepperoni slice. The toppings were good, even the vegan pepperoni. The vegan cheese? Fail. The sauce? I'm not sure it was even there - fail. The crust? Not memorable. To get a spattering of Blackbird's offerings, we also ordered the cheese steak. The only vegetarian (also available as vegan) cheese steak I had before was at Govinda's. Time to see what the competition was like. Result? Disappointed. Our sandwich might have been more divided than the the US during the Civil War. Half had the shredded seitan and cheese, the other half had the onions and mushrooms. The seitan and cheese was good, and the mushrooms and onions were good, but if you're going to serve a sandwich, be sure that both halves have a good proportion of the ingredients. All in all, I can't say I'd make my way back to Blackbird again, unless I was entertaining some vegan friends who really wanted to try vegan pizza.
(2)
Gerry S.

The Cubano has become our undisputed favorite though we also really like the haymaker and many of their other offerings. The Vegan Treats sweets are also amazing. Blackbird has been our go to place since it was Giovanni's years ago. We absolutely love the food. Unfortunately, lately, I've been a bit turned off by the cleanliness. It's a pizzaria. I can get past dirty floors and the like, but there was one thing that really bothered me. I saw an exhaust fan on the back wall that was above a prep table. The fan was so dirty that the dust build up could be seen moving from 10 yards away. The only solace I have is that some of the best food comes from holes in the wall and shitty little food carts.
(4)
Jared B.

Great little place, for some reason I was expecting a larger venue but this was fine, and reasonable for a downtown location. We were in here around 6 last Sunday for dinner and enjoyed the habanero chicken wings -- spicy, crunchy, and tasty. The Philly Cheesesteak was really what I came for, though. A visit to Philly could not be complete without one, especially for this vegan. WOW. Their seitan is very well-seasoned, shredded to perfection, sauteed with onions and some mushrooms, and they melt the daiya cheese phenomenally. I've never enjoyed daiya like this before (normally it isn't melted, I only like it in a sauce melted down) so I was reluctant but soon enjoyed it. They make their seitan IN-HOUSE (who does this?! probably one of ten places on the entire east coast) and I could not be more impressed. The staff, two beautiful ladies, were attentive and helpful. My reservations lie in their system (the iPad register was not especially swift) and that their food took 15-20 minutes. This was even before the crowd arrived after 630. It is awesome to see an all-veg place fill up on a Sunday, yet I'm sure some people waited half an hour for food...this needs to be remedied for a casual restaurant to continue to appeal to omnivores. I'll be back to try an inventive sandwich soon.
(4)
G C.

I knew it was vegan friendly and all that jazz but didn't realize that it was completely like that-- as in the menu has no animal products what so ever. Enjoyed the balboa specialty pizza which was delicious. The root beer bbq 'wings' were good and didn't realize it was seitan until three pieces in. The crust of pizza was really chewy which I liked, but thin. Would love to eat it again!
(5)
Valerie N.

An all-vegan pizzeria where you can get vegan pizza by the slice?! Hell to the yes! And it's totally reasonably priced. $3 for a regular slice, which is enormous. A little extra for a slice with plentiful toppings. We tried a few of the different varieties available by the slice & loved them all, but especially (and unexpectedly) the Nacho pizza. They also had some Vegan Treats desserts available. The only thing that could have made it better would have been a few beers or wines by the glass.
(4)
Dan S.

So we are new to having a milk sensitivity in the family and thus have been trying a bunch of vegan places. This place was pretty great. We had missed having pizza and there are some tremendous options here. As to the pizza let me first talk about the crust. Excellent and cooked to perfection with just the right amount of crispiness. We had the haymaker pizza and if I went back I think I would try something different. I'm not so crazy about the "fake" "cheese" but the sausage substitute fooled me. We also had the caesar salad which was tasty. The artichokes were a nice touch and I found myself wondering why I had not seen that in a Caesar salad before. We also tried two desserts, both of which were good. I would recommend the double fudge brownie. Definitely a mixed crowd with everything from families to skaters. That is part of the charm along with the alternative music. We'll be back for sure.
(4)
Kathleen D.

During our most recent three month vegan stint this Winter-Spring, we found ourselves at Blackbird A LOT. Here's some appreciation for proximity and hankerin' fulfillment. Through frequent Blackbird visits I learned some things that I wanna share: -The Smiths always seemed to be playing, which is great for me, but probably bad for anyone else there cause I'm a sing-alonger. - Every time I got a seitan cheese steak it was a little different than the time before (sometimes more daiya than the last, sometimes more peppers, sometimes a little crisp on the seitan, sometimes less soo...etc), but it hit the spot every single time. - Blackbird has good frites-style fries. - Rootbeer bbq seitan wings with pineapple jalapeno relish are quite addictive and so are the habanero citrus buffalo variety, served with a creamy cucumber dip. - My most favorite, favorite pizza from Blackbird is the Funghi, hands-down. There's a melange of many mushrooms, garlic "butter," fresh thyme, drizzles of truffle oil, and Daiya mozzarella on that good, crispy crust. So good. Updates!
(4)
Mihir M.

Outstanding pizza, cheesesteaks, sandwiches, wings, cookies, desserts & designer sodas - all vegan and vegetarian! Our large group from the Hindu American Foundation has several pizzas - the ones with tomato sauce were really good as you could taste the tomatoes well. The wings were good - I liked the BBQ sauce. And the cheesesteak was also very good. This is a place to return to for good food without the fancy trimmings. The service was pleasant & fast. They were able to accommodate our very large group.
(5)
L L.

Ambiance leaves much to be desired, but it is a pizzeria! Staff is a little aloof, but it's always busy. Food is just out of this world! I'm not vegan, but I swear their cuban is one of the best, meat or no meat, I've ever had! Definitely worth a stop!!
(4)
Elsa U.

Super delicious pizza and sandwiches. I really wish they played different music or at list lowered the volume. Food is awesome though!
(5)
Kirby J.

I love their food, I really do. But 2+ hour wait times on delivery to less than a mile away? Ridiculous. If I order for pickup, it's ready in under 20 minutes. Why does it take so long to shuttle a sandwich down the street?
(3)
C S.

I think I have had most of this menu. My standout favorites are the vegan wings of any kind. Their soups are pretty delicious as well- potato or setain were both equally scrumptious. My all time favorite slice was available once during football season, it had spicey wings on my pizza! (But I'm sure you can ask for a customized version of this in pie form.) Sometimes it gets really busy and other days it's pretty calm. Some days it's quiet, sometimes it chatty. I've definitely seen kids here, so it's kid friendly. The service stays evenly amicable, the art on the walls is very good alternative pieces and the music in the pizzeria is mostly a punk rock/ grunge themed kept at a decent volume. Just a warning if you're ordering for a quick lunch, call ahead. 5 stars for the best vegan food in Philadelphia.
(5)
Julia C.

I had read an article about this restaurant and was really looking forward to trying it. Today I stopped by for a late lunch. I am glad to say they sell slices of pizza as well as whole pies, along with Vegan Sandwiches, salads, Calzones and yes, Vegan Wings. So, didn't know what to try today. I decided to try slices of pizza. So many to choose from. I had Veggie Supreme- yummy and the haymaker-pretty yummy. I love the zesty sauce, and actually liked the vegan cheese (daiya). I look forward n returning to try some of the sandwiches. The Seitan cheesesteak looked delicious as did the tempeh chili.I give it four stars because, the tables needed cleaning. Employees very nice. I shall return!!
(4)
Danielle H.

I am a long-time vegetarian and I got take-out from here with my wife (an omnivore) and another vegetarian friend. We had the Popeye (spinach, shiitake mushrooms, pumpkin seed pesto) and the Funghi (assorted mushrooms, garlic, daiya mozza). *We picked up our pizza and the staff was very friendly. It looks like a fine place to eat-in, but the atmosphere was very casual, like food court seating. *I didn't like the pumpkin-seed pesto, but I thought the spinach tasted good and fresh. The others loved this one. *I loved the Funghi, but it didn't hold up well to reheating the next day. This had to do with the Daiya, I think. There are a lot of "fake meat" options on the menu, but this isn't my thing. However, I could see that they are trying to make vegan pizza as accessible as possible. Great job, Blackbird!
(4)
Stephen R.

I love this place. Blackbird introduced me to the vegan pizza, and I was not disappointed. The "cheese" and sauce were topped perfectly, and the crust is very good. They always have some fun pizzas cooked and ready for reheat if you just want a slice or two, and the slices are large and filling. Blackbird's real star, in my opinion, is their vegan chicken wings. Good Lord! I have been waiting, waiting, waiting, for a vegan wing that was anywhere close to the real thing. Good vegan wings are absolutely one of the hardest things to get as a vegetarian in Philly. Cheesesteaks? Yes. Pizza? Thanks to Blackbird, yes. Wings? Good luck. Go to North Bowl and get their "wings" on a stick, or try some of the seitan sticks covered in buffalo sauce at countless other bars THEN go to Blackbird. These wings are crispy, delicious, and authentic. They are so close to the real thing, even the texture is spot on, that I wasn't sure if they made a mistake and just gave me real chicken wings! Blackbird's sandwiches are very good but could be better. People rave about their cheesesteak, and it is very good, but you can get better ones (try the Abbaye). The problem is that Blackbird uses a crispy-through bread and the bread should have a crispy crust with a chewy center. The bread is too important, it can literally make or break a cheesesteak as any good Philadelphian (vegan or not) should know. Don't get me wrong, they make a good one, but they need to improve the bread. Other than that I ordered a chickpea "chicken" parmesan sandwich that was also good, not great. Not enough sauce and the vegan cheese still can't match the ooziness of the real thing, so the sandwich ends up being too dry. Go to Blackbird - you will love it. Don't be afraid to bring meat-lovers as well to show off the great food you can enjoy as a vegan/vegetarian. Get the wings!!
(4)
Stacy B.

I was out of town for work searching vegan restaurants near my hotel when I came across Blackbird pizzeria. I was even more excited when I found out they delivered to my hotel, which was wonderful since I was not feeling like heading out being that I was sick. When the delivery guy got to my room and found out that I was sick he asked if I had vitamins to take to help me get better. I thought this was very sweet. I ordered the Fungi pizza and added elephant garlic. It was AMAZINGLY good! Since I was heading back to LA that night and my girlfriend is from Philly she asked me to bring her the vegan cheesesteak. So after traveling across country in an airplane refrigerator she was extremely happy while eating it. Just think if she had it freshly made. I also brought her some of the whoopie pies from Vegan Treats that they offer at Blackbird. Everyone loved them. I will definitely be returning to Blackbird Pizzeria when I return to Philly.
(5)
Marissa T.

Thank you for giving Philadelphia another reason for being the most vegan food friendly city to live in. I went in with a friend and we both ordered the fennel and seitan sausage slices and we also got a slice of the artichoke with caramelized onions and artichokes AND a side of fresh cut fries. The slices were heated up and the fresh cut fries were given an oil bath. Everything was absolutely delicious, The daiya cheese was melted perfectly and the savory toppings complimented the sweet sauce that was on the pizza. The crust on the pizza had a really good amount of bubbling on it and maintained that perfect balance between crispy and chewy. The order of fries is more than enough for two people, they were perfectly salted and ridiculously hot. By the end of our meal we were so excited about pizza we didn't get drinks, we both got Virgil's Colas and went on our way. I can't wait to come back for more pizza, sandwiches and to see this place grow.
(5)
Jennifer T.

Maybe it's because I just really like meat (that's what she said), but Blackbird Pizzeria was not as mind blowing as I had hoped. I love trying new things and enjoy eating fake meat products almost as much as the real deal, but something was off about my whole lunch experience here. Maybe it was because I was thinking about the potato pizza all day, only come to find out they didn't have any by the slice. Or maybe it's because the vegan pepperoni really reminded me ring bologna (yay PA Dutch food!). Or maybe because vegan cheesesteak bread rolls are just not that tasty. Whatever it was, I'm glad I finally got around to trying Blackbird, but I probably won't go back. MEAT FOR LIFE!
(3)
Vince C.

I tried this place for the first time while on a business trip to Philadelphia a few days ago and I must say, I will be going back every time I'm in Philly! I had a 'Seitan Cheese steak' sandwich and two slices of 'Fungi' pizza (which were huge!). Both were excellent. Truthfully, the fungi pizza was some of the best tasting pizza I ever had, vegan or otherwise. Personally I would have liked more veggies on my 'Seitan Cheese Steak', but that's just me and the flavors/textures were fantastic. They also sell some sweets by Vegan Treats. I got two gobs and a cookie which were very large and delicious. My eyes were defiantly bigger than my stomach but a cold slice of pizza and a gob hit the spot the next day! Pizza is one of those things that is hardest for folks to give up when they go vegan, but this place makes that a complete non-issue. I wish I had one in my town!
(5)
Pam S.

Vegan slices? I was sold the second I heard about it. All the pizzas I've had are brilliant, particularly love the Margarita-esque one with mozzie globs and basil. Omg. Or anything with BBQ on it. Or the sandwiches (note - these are usually quite filling!). It's pretty awful that the food is so reasonably priced - I end up grabbing a $2.50 big ole vegan cookie, making for a luxurious night! Ah, and the other terrible thing about this place is that once you go, you'll never want to eat pizza from anywhere else in Philly. A cruel world we live in, eh? I always think a test of a 'vegan' place (quotes for places that are /known/ for vegan-ness) by bringing along some omnis. A couple weeks ago, Blackbird passed with flying colors. Not that I should be surprised. //Vegan Cheesesteak Alert!// On the vegan cheesesteak front, I'm definitely a fan. The seitan is cut to be beef-esque, but not so beefy as to creep out longtime veggies. The cheese sauce seemed to be nutritional yeast-based, but less saucy than Govinda's cheese sauce.
(4)
Suzy G.

We tend to order the same thing every time we go: The caesar salad, a plain pizza, buffalo wings, and a veggie pie. Even my kids who just like plain straight up pizza are good with the vegan daiya cheese. All very tasty and we know it is vegan and not to expect gooey dairy food. The caesar salad is so interesting and tasty. Had a mushroom pie last time, it was great but we didn't realize it was white and when we wanted some extra sauce, it was served cold. They said they didn't have a way to heat up the side sauce. Disappointing, and also that they insisted on charging extra for a tiny side dish of sauce. Some variety might be nice to the menu, perhaps if they had pasta dishes that could make things more interesting. For those who don't eat soy products, the presence of daiya cheese is really amazing ,but a lot of their sandwiches and other non pizza items either have soy or wheat gluten. Maybe more bean products would be good to satisfy the protein craving one gets after eating all of the carbs here. All in all a great place, especially for kosher. The kosher certificate is one of the more lenient but at least it offers a spot for those who do keep a certain level of kashrut. Much appreciate the washing cup for Jewish handwashing ritual purposes in the back sink.
(4)
kathy d.

amazing often vegan pizza is disappointing. this is delicious. had the Caesar salad (w capers-yum), cheese fries, and funghi pizza. highly recommend.
(5)
V T.

Was visiting Philly for the first time and heard about this place. Was able to jump off the big bus tour and walk a few blocks to get there. We were lucky that it wasn't too busy so we ordered a little bit of everything- tried the funghi pizza, seitan cheesesteak and the jalapeÃ±o wings. The pizza was amazing, my husband is not normally a fan of vegan cheese but we devoured it in seconds. The combination of thin crust, mushrooms and truffle oil was fantastic. The sandwich was equally yummy. Although I know it wasn't super healthy it was filling without being heavy. The vegan whiz on top was delicious. I liked the wings but they were just too spicy for us to finish however the side condiment was a great way to bring the heat down. I noticed some great salads and other pizzas being ordered. My only regret is that I don't live closer to be able to try all the other items on the menu.
(5)
Rod S.

We ate there for the first time this weekend. We had a veggie supreme which was outstanding. Love the thin crust pizza, the toppings were perfect, and the price is great. We still have half the pizza left over and I can't wait for lunch when I can have the leftovers. Great place for Vegans!
(5)
Jordo C.

Stopped here for lunch expecting a good slice, won't ever return because wackness. 1) They played death metal on the stereo the entire time. 2) It took them an interminably long time to make a caesar salad, which consisted of artichokes, capers, red onions, lettuce, croutons and some sort of mustardy dressing. Nice enough girl behind the counter, but I wanted to maim someone by the time I finished. The dulcet tones of Cannibal Corpse will do that to you. Serious, the proprietor should rethink the background music (I'm presuming he's even aware)... else why would you risk alienating even one customer? Anyway, yuck experience.
(1)
Kimba Z.

I was so hungry by the time we got here that I would have cast aside any quibbles, but oh my, pizza and subs and slaw -- and no questions or negotiating necessary! The vibe is non-fancy anti-bougie all the way, so it won't appeal to the Starbucks crowd. However, Blackbird is significantly cleaned up compared to Gianna's, its former incarnation. We had the rosemary potato pizza (chip-thin crispy slices of potato) and a Daiya cheese/seitan pepperoni one. Slices are large (all under $4), and one can provide lunch for an individual who is not overly gluttonous. That did not stop me from grabbing a Vegan Treats whoopie pie, after I found out the fluffy filling was peanut butter -- it tasted very similar to the Peanut Butter Bomb, which I long for on a weekly basis. We had planned to take it home, but oh well, in this weather? Might as well finish it. I immediately began planning how I could get back into Philly more often in order to try every item on the menu. It's not just all-vegan here, but there are options galore for various styles of vegan eaters. Daiya (pronounced day-uh, not die-uh if you are wondering) is not made with soy, so you don't have to worry about soy overload. There are several things made with just good old savory vegetables such as avocado and artichokes and portobellos. Whole pizzas range from $13 to $19, and all sandwiches are $8 or less. I can't imagine the huge shipments of Daiya cheese they must get in. They have chickpea salad to replace urges for tuna, and I think it it even better than tuna -- and is probably made with soy mayo (the king of which is Vegenaise). Next on my list: -- seitan cheese steak (thinly sliced seitan with grilled onions and peppers, crimini and white mushrooms, daiya cheese) -- tofu cubano (baked tofu, seitan pepperoni, pickles, caramelized onions, dijon aioli, daiya cheese) -- BBQ portobello (cornmeal crusted portobello, tangy bbq sauce, jalapeno peppers, creamy coleslaw) -- roasted eggplant grinder (roasted red pepper, marinated eggplant, fennel, broccoli rabe, roasted garlic butter, topped with daiya cheese and baked in the oven) How can these not appeal to carnivores? And isn't it cool that you can get fennel on your pizza?
(5)
Nixx E.

Best vegan place in Philly! Referred to as my "punk rock pizza shop" by my husband. This place is convenient, tucked away just off South St. The people there are always super friendly, the music is always good, but the FOOD. OMG. O.M.G. Love it! Their pizzas are really excellent, and the slices are big! I tried their Fungi (mushroom) pizza and their vegan pepperoni, and both were delicious! The mushroom pizza was the BEST mushroom pizza I have ever had, vegan or not! They rocked it. The next night I came back for a seitan Philly Cheese steak, and some fries. The cheese steak was super hot, and gooey with delicious vegan cheese...great size too! I had to take half of it with me! The fries are also yummy, and the portion size large as well. Needless to say, I had lunch for the next day too! Laid back, friendly atmosphere, AWESOME food, good prices, and good size portions. PERFECT. If this place ever closed, I would literally cry. I just wish they delivered to upstate NY! Rock on Blackbird! ps--I nearly forgot to mention the bad ass, vegan chocolate chip cannoli I had!!!!! DIVINE. Their whoopie pies are also magical....try the peanut butter ones!!
(5)
Danan R.

The fungi pizza is absolutely delicious. It almost rivals the one from Garces Trading...except that it lacks the duck fat so it's healthier. The truffle oil and mushrooms are the perfect complements to the thin, crispy crust. I'm not a vegan so the cheese was a bit of a twist; it was still good, though. Prices are a bit exorbitant but sometimes, a splurge can be perfectly justified...especially if the food is good for one's emotional health (who doesn't have those long weeks at work, after which you just want to indulge in an expensive, comforting meal?).
(4)
Melissa H.

I've been a BlackBird customer for a couple years now and used to order take out once or twice a week. However, they got rid of the wingwich!!! Their other food is delicious as well, but I will always be upset that is no longer a menu option.:(
(4)
Kelly S.

Seriously, this place has the most delicious food. The prices aren't great, but considering they really don't have any competition and could name their price, the prices are more than fair. The fungi pizza is to. die. for. The sandwiches are all delicious, and God help me, they have vegan caesar salad. What more do you need? Everything here is delicious. Just go, trust me. I've taken many meat eaters/dairy eating vegetarians, and they all insist it's the best pizza they've ever had.
(5)
Nellie F.

My girlfriend and I are newly minted vegans and thought pizza delivery would be a thing of the past. Never one to give up, my girlfriend hit the web and we came across Blackbird. We ordered "The Balboa" pizza, the root beer BBQ "wings" and a couple cowboy cookies. Everything far exceeded our expectations! The pizza had a great crust and was delicious. After about half a slice each we were concerned we misread or didn't order properly - "there's no way this pizza is vegan!" We went back to the website - says it's all vegan, but we still were concerned because it was so damn good. So we called Blackbird to confirm that this was in fact all vegan and not just vegetarian. It's all vegan! The "wings" were also delicious with a great sauce. Since our first delivery experience we have stopped in for a slice and some more "wings." It's a normal delivery pizza joint with a great mix of old hippies, young professionals, and teenage hipsters all grabbing a quick (vegan) bite to eat. The staff was all very friendly and we are so happy to have Blackbird as we continue on our vegan adventure.
(5)
Bonnie J.

I don't think I have ever had vegan food before, but I wanted pizza BAD and I figured I'd see what this place was all about since I walk by it almost everyday. I got "pepperoni" pizza and to be completely honest, it wasn't bad at all and really tasted like pizza. The guys who work there were really chill and helpful. I told them it was my first time there and my first time getting vegan pizza. They gave me their suggestions and checked in later to make sure I liked it. Not to shabby for a pizza place, right?
(4)
John S.

Pretty bummed I was always a fan of Blackbird until this year but spotty service and some really crumby pizzas have made me sure I'll never order from or patronize Blackbird again.
(1)
Danielle H.

Finally a pizza place that is vegan friendly. Happened to walk by it on the way to South Street and so glad I did. Love the Hawaiian pizza with smoked tofu. Staff are very cool too.
(5)
Justin B.

As a Philadelphia resident I'm sure you've heard the age old question..."Yo bro, where's the best cheese steak?" Well I'm no vegetarian but honestly I think the vegetarian cheese steak at Blackbird is the best cheese steak in the city. I've had both Pat's and Geno's and they are the McDonalds of cheese steaks. This place has changed hands a few times since I've lived in the city but it's always had stellar food. I highly suggest going here if you have not tried it. Especially if you have a friend or family visiting and want to take them out to show them around Philadelphia. It's right off south street so you could use it for shopping fuel.
(5)
Sabrina B.

The absolute best in vegan pizza! Everything we've tried from Blackbird has been great - sandwiches, wings, you name it; but the pizza is what we go back for. New York Style that makes you forget it's vegan and makes me remember my childhood. One complaint is that there isn't a whole lot of seating, and don't go here expecting a fancy atmosphere - it's pretty bare bones. But you weren't going for the scenery, were you? Go for the awesome pizza :)
(5)
Nikila D.

Blackbird Pizzeria holds the spot as my #1 favorite restaurant in Philadelphia. I came here on opening week 2 years ago, and since then, I have been sold. It's a bit out of the way from where I live, but every chance I get the opportunity to go down South Street, I head to Blackbird. Every time I go, I try to bring along an omnivorous friend to see how delicious vegan pizza can be, and I've converted everyone that's gone with me. Vegan pizza is my favorite food in the world, but it's EXTREMELY hard to get right. Often it tastes or feels like plastic, or tastes just like the soy it's made of, or else is just... bread with vegetables, which honestly bores me. Blackbird has somehow found the magic combination of getting it just right. Not only is all (and I mean all - I've had almost every one of their pizza offerings) of their pizza spot-on in taste and bursting with flavor, their entire menu is to die for! Of their sandwiches, I would, of course, recommend the Seitan Cheesesteak to any Philly native curious to see a hometown favorite veganized. However, my favorite sandwich is definitely the BBQ sandwich. I'm not even sure how to describe the bliss of biting down into a sandwich with perfect baked bread and crispy crusted mushrooms, drenched in tangy BBQ sauce, creamy coleslaw, and topped with spicy jalapenos... you'll have to try it to find out how amazing it is. The whole Blackbird crew is incredibly friendly, and very open to customize orders. An interesting perk about going to Blackbird so much is seeing their inventive, ever-evolving menu; there's always something new and delicious to try that you would've never thought existed. The fact that they have delicious vegan desserts and sodas to top off the meal doesn't hurt either! Overall, Blackbird is in a beautiful location, with an exceptionally friendly staff, and some of the best quick food in Philadelphia, both for vegans and non-vegans alike!
(5)
Coco L.

This place is the bomb for a Philly cheesesteak!! How awesome that it harms no animals! Yup it's vegan! Kale salad rocked too!!
(5)
Leslie J.

A quick trip to Philadelphia and a vegan tour guide lead us to this amazing pizza location. As a New Yorker I am suspicious of lots of things but most of all Pizza. Blackbird was above and beyond the best vegan Pizza I have had the opportunity of investigating and devouring. I loved the downtown location and I super loved the dive rock star feel of the place. Nothing flashy going on because who needs all that when the pizza holds up all on its own. the Boyfriend and I got a small Nacho and Fungi pizza and both were delicious. The cheese was creamy and the toppings were fresh. I recommend this place to visitors and locals alike.
(5)
Wendy C.

The best vegan pizza I have ever tried. The haymaker was absolutely amazing. I brought it back to work and all of my vegan coworkers went nuts. It had just the right amount of garlic. The crust was just the perfect thinness. I also tried the Philly cheese steak while is on this crunchy chewy hoagie bun. It's a little bit greasy but I did not mind it. Lastly, I tried the beet salad. It had caramelized onions and beets in assorted colors. It was a really tasty and unique salad. I will be getting all of these items again plus the wings.
(5)
Jennifer C.

No worries here, fellow vegans. Pizza and desserts. All safe- all delicious. What else is to there to say?
(4)
Victoria K.

Hey there people reading this review! This is my first ever yelp review, but it's happening - gotta give people a fair warning when there are an OVERWHELMING amount of positive reviews that seem far from deserved. BTW: the first sign that appears when entering the store is: "check out our yelp reviews!" So hmmmm - who do you think wrote these yelp reviews? The zero-star experience: Employees - absolutely awful. They do not even fake the smile or give proper (if any) service. I asked an employee to put dressing on the side, and she responded: "yeah, that's what we always do here." Really? I then, get my salad and the dressing is all splashed around inside. Might I add, that it took about three minutes of saying "excuse me, excuse me" to finally get an employees attention. Another comment about these awful employees: they do not tell you how your food is being picked up. I waited for 30 minutes by a table waiting for my food until going up to that register to beckon, plead, wave, anything to get those employees attention. And, there it was...the cold food. Pizza - can blackbird pizza even be considered a member of this food group? It smelled AWFUL. It tasted exactly how it smelled: AWFUL. The reason I even ate this pizza was because my sister had a gag reflex upon first bite (and of course, I couldn't waste the slice I waited 30 minutes for). The Kale Salad: too many croutons, and my stomach hurt. You know when you eat chinese and feel gross after? Yup, same feeling at blackbird. Thank goodness this place was out in the boonies because I was so nauseous after eating that slice of pizza and salad, that only a walk could cure the stomach grumbles and burn the excessive calories in this food.
(1)
Chloe L.

So delicious! I've only had the cheesesteak so far, can't wait to try the other things on the menu!
(5)
Desiree R.

Let me start by saying that I use to LOVE Blackbird, and they would have received 5 stars from me if they never got rid of the Wingwich! This sandwich was awesome, it included their famous vegan "chicken" wings tossed in your choice of barbecue sauce, coleslaw, a pesto sauce, avocado, and more on a very tasty roll... No clue why they would have gotten rid of that, but whatevs. When I asked for something similar, the usually sarcastic/assholish (unless the owner is around) short dark-haired cashier guy dismissively suggested the Picnic Basket (or something like that) which ended up tasting more like a potato salad sandwich and NOTHING like a Wingwich. I'm not even into potatoes that much... But to give the cashier guy credit, his attitude does seem to have improved these days :). Anyways... my new "go to" sandwich would have to be the Seitan Cheesesteak, which some days can seem too mushy, salty, or undercooked. Also the Haymaker Pizza became a close second fave for me and my boyfriend. Blackbird will always be on our list of vegan lunch spots, but definitely not number one until they resurrect the WINGWICH!!! smfh The chickpea "tuna" is rather yummy too.
(4)
Christine B.

I've been wanting to try Blackbird for a long time, but somehow it just never happened. I finally fixed this mistake when I was recently in the area. I went in knowing I was going to get the veggie wrap, but while I was waiting they put out a Haymaker pie, so I grabbed a slice of that as well. The veggie wrap was good, but the veggies needed more seasoning. It didn't taste like it had any salt or pepper. I guess they depend on the mustard for flavor, which was good, but I still think the vegetables needed a little something. I only ate half, so maybe after the vegetables have some time to meld together it will be better. The pizza was amazing. I was a little wary of the daiya cheese, but besides the texture being a little strange, I didn't mind it. I loved the seitan sausage and the overall total lack of grease on the pizza. I will absolutely be going back or ordering delivery.
(4)
Harris S.

Great place for food! I wasn't sure exactly what the seiton stuff was (its a gluten-based product) which is what the wings are made of. Since its vegan, there was a cheese substitute on the pizza which was surprisingly cheese-like. I was with three friends and we got the funghi pizza which had mushrooms and truffle oil and was great! Definitely a great pick for South street. Great place for friends and would definitely come back. Awesome and nice staff. You order at the counter and get it served to you at your table.
(5)
Zachary H.

Ridiculously good vegan "cheese steak". Can easily go up against Geno's, Pat's, Tony Luke's, you name it... this thing is a dripping mess with more flavor than the 'real' thing. Will absolutely be back!
(5)
Alyssa Jo G.

really amazing vegan food for vegans or non-vegans. most vegan pizzas focus too much on recreating a cheese flavor that they lose out on the crust and sauce, but not blackbird, they make a well rounded pizza. personal favorites are the margarita pizza, cubano sandwich and the ceasar salad. also they should think about not using disposable plates and utensils.
(5)
Suzanne D.

Philly cheesesteaks: excellent. Pizza: excellent, with no funny aftertaste -- the best I've had. Fries: OK, it took them a very long time to make them, so ask first. Garlic bread: not worth it. This is a very casual place pizza/sandwich shop that is very worthwhile for the cheesesteaks and pizza.
(4)
Robert R.

I've been to this place numerous times, and it never disappoints. I love practically everything on the menu, but my favorite is probably the "tuna" salad wrap made with chic peas. This place is vegan heaven on earth :)
(5)
John D.

My wife and I had seitan cheesesteaks for lunch, one day, and brought home several pizza slices to have for dinner (and, ultimately, breakfast). Fresh off the grill, we each scalded our mouths on the cheesesteaks before deciding to wait for the filling to cool a little bit. The cheesesteak was creamy and cheesy and just about everything you could want it to be (except beef-tasting). The faux meat doesn't have a terribly strong flavor on its own and, as a result, often ends up being overpowered by the daiya cheese (enough to coat everything in the sandwich, but not too much) and delicious bread and onions and peppers. The occasional bite with a bunch of seitan is a delight, though. Our slices were cold, but a few minutes in the oven heated them up wonderfully. We shared slices of their "yukon," "nacho," and "bbq" pizza. The yukon pizza features slivers of potato plus some rosemary and oil--no cheese or sauce. This sounds like a terrible idea for a pizza, but it turns out to be fantastic. Unsurprisingly, the nacho slice tasted like nachos (and darn good nachos, at that). BBQ was, of the three, the most "disappointing," as there wasn't a terribly strong barbeque flavor to the slice we had, but it was still a delicious slice of pizza (even the cornmeal-crusted portobello mushrooms was fun, and I don't care for mushrooms, usually).
(4)
Jaime S.

It was great trying a few of the different exotic pizzas here, as well as a veggie cheesesteak (which was awesome). The food was excellent. But the staff is completely nonplussed with was annoying, as if I was bothering them by asking a question or ordering food. How about a SMILE?
(4)
Boogey K.

I am not a vegan and I this is one of the finest pizzas I have ever tasted. I have had almost everything on the menu and I have not been disappointed. I even saw Splinter and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles eating here. However, Shredder stopped in for the Yukon and it was totally awkward! Long story short, they worked it out over the Fungi Pizza. True Story.
(5)
Athenaeus N.

First, I'm not vegan or vegetarian, although admittedly I rarely eat meat when I eat at home. Now that's out of the way, my wife and I recently had lunch here on a whim and this place has some seriously delicious food. I ordered the roasted eggplant grinder with a side of the chickpea salad and my wife had a side salad and a slice of the haymaker. Both items were excellent. The crust on the pizza was crispy, the toppings fresh and flavorful. The sandwich was very satisfying - I love roasted veggies - and I would gladly bathe in the chickpea salad. Also, I expected to get the standard tiny side portion of the chickpea salad (you know, like a tablespoon in a tiny plastic cup) but instead they give you something like 6-8 ounces of the stuff, maybe more - it's quite a lot really. The only complaint I have is that the cheese doesn't really turn me on. I know it's vegan cheese and all, and it wasn't offensive, but I could just as well do without. At any rate I'll be back, I have to try the tofu cubano. Madness.
(4)
Jennifer K.

I'm sad to say I didn't really like it and I was sooo excited about an all vegan Pizza place. In theory I love it, in reality it fell short. To me, it was devoid of sauce and the toppings tasted artificial. I didn't get my first or second choice because they were out, which doesn't upset me but maybe I didn't pick wisely on my third choice, because I'm not really a fan of mock-meat even though I am a vegetarian. I will give it a second chance because I like supporting vegan establishments and maybe I'll get my first choice next time.
(3)
Alison H.

Got the South Philly! and Fries(of course) SOOO GOOOD!! and Virgils root beer is the best
(5)
John N.

Being in what was once Gianna's, but now isn't, was a little bit weird at first. To be honest though, it still looks pretty much the same - just cleaner and more put together. The layout is identical though, so it still felt like the same place I have been going to for years. I haven't been in since Gianna's vegan cred came into question after egg whites were apparently found in some of their food. Gianna's was notorious for awful customer service, and that distinction fortunately left with the name. We got our food pretty quickly, and I overheard the cook talking to a couple about how me makes some of the stuff (he noted his enjoyment in cooking for non-vegan food snobs). But he really seemed to be into what he was doing, which I think is awesome. The food itself was awesome! I got the BBQ portabello hoagie thing and a slice of the "sausage pepperoni" pizza. The pizza was insane - I felt like I couldn't shovel it into my mouth fast enough to keep up with my palette's demand. The cheese was super melty (I assume it was Daiya) and the sauce distribution was perfect. The crust was super crunchy and crispy. The portabello sandwich wasn't quite as good, but it was still awesome all the same. The only bummer is that this place is pretty expensive, and isn't really the cheap vegan alternative I was hoping for. If they can manage to lower their prices, they might be able to snub out Govinda's as Philly's go-to quick vegan spot. So aside from lower prices, the only improvement I can suggest is a menu that more closely resembles that of a regular pizzeria. My fingers are crossed for "chicken" wings at some point!
(4)

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Address : 507 S 6th St
Philadelphia, PA, 19147
Phone (215) 625-6660
Website https://www.blackbirdpizzeria.com/
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Opening Hours

Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm

Specialities

Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : No
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Hipster
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : No
Caters : No

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