Bar Bombón

"A milk-free tres leches cake? If anyone can make it work, it’s Nicole Marquis, best known for vegan chain HipCityVeg. In Rittenhouse, her Bar Bombón infuses Philly’s vegan scene with Latin flavors, from popular steak empanadas and buffalo cauliflower tacos to cocktail options like a salted grapefruit margarita." - Ernest Owens, Grace Dickinson

"This vegetable-forward Rittenhouse Square café’s menu is full of Puerto Rican staples. Among its classic offerings are the scrumptious nachos, made with ‘cheese sauce,’ black beans, charred corn, pico de gallo, cumin crema, pickled jalapeños, guacamole, and the option to add plant-based chorizo or jackfruit." - George Banks-Weston

"Shockingly, the best tres leches cake in the city is dairy-free. This vegan dessert is sweet, light, and made effortlessly with the essence of coconut and citrus flavors." - Ernest Owens

"Bar Bombon, a vegan tapas place in Rittenhouse, is owned by the same people as HipCityVeg. But instead of being mostly a takeout spot, Bombon is where you want to go for a long lunch or an after-work Happy Hour. Everything is solid, from the margaritas and blackened “fish” tacos to the empanadas filled with black beans and salsa." - candis mclean

"Everyone in Philly knows about Bar Bombón because of their vegan arepas, tacos, and freshly squeezed juices that you can get from their takeout window. However, the real beauty of this Rittenhouse Square spot is the fact that you can get their margaritas for a few bucks off during their Happy Hour that starts at 3pm. They have a classic version, one with salted grapefruit, and a beet-habanero option that’s the only thing we want to drink during the summer. Combine that with a great outdoor sidewalk setup that’s flowing with plants, a long bar, and multiple floors inside, and you have an atmosphere that’s completely easygoing for Happy Hour or a casual date night. " - candis mclean