Recommended by our vegan buddies, Gianna's has everything from the classic Philly cheesesteak to a vegan chicken salad, not to mention their extensive array of sugary, cholesterol-free vegan desserts. The vegetarian specialties are many, and all are available veganized.
The inside of the restaurant is slightly cramped, but if you don't want to make the trip over there, their delivery is super quick and eco-friendly via bicycle. With plenty of food for the meat-eaters and reasonable prices, this place is bound to please everyone. Both the vegetarian and meat versions of the BBQ chicken cheesesteak are just sublime.
Messy has systematically sampled all of the vegetarian specialities, and would recommend all of them except the "Chicken Run." Picky was not as impressed [read: revolted] when he tried the vegetarian meatball sub which he insisted doesn't taste anything like real meatballs. But Messy found it to be one of the best subs she's ever had.
Messy ****
Picky ****
The final word: Gianna's appeals to the greasy foodie in all of us, and this time, it's vegan friendly.
Gianna's Grille
507 S 6th St
Philadelphia, PA
215-829-GG4U [4448]
Sun & Mon Closed Tues-Thurs 12-8PM Fri & Sat 12-9PM
I want to suggest that those who are interested in Vegan Cheesesteak should consider Gourmet to Go which is affiliated with Govinda's. It's pretty amazing!
I disagree with Corinne. Govinda's has horrible service and mediocre food. Gianna's Grille is the place to go for vegan cheesesteaks and other sandwiches. Their vegan meatball sub is incredible.
Gianna's Grille seems great… I will try it.
Have to agree with the first response.. though.. Gourmet to Go is totally incredible.. their dishes have a nuance and the place is alive.
The problem with Gourmet to go was that their cooks changed so frequently that they were always in a state of training. They have gotten a little faster, so I hear.
But both restaurants make a good sandwich, just different. Gianna's is more traditional, but uses crumbles, so the steak has a sloppy joe consistency. Govinda's uses some kind of TVP chunks, and also peppers and different spices and vegenaise.
I would NEVER reccommend Gianna's Grill to anyone, especially if they were vegan.
Just do a Google search for them and read some of the nasty business practices they do. Or just visit this website:
http://www.vegsource.com/talk/veganism/messages/1572.html
The food may be decent, but their ethics are atrocious.