I love the vegan options:
Crispy Seitan
Choice of 2 sauces: peri peri, green sauce, vegan ranch, cherry bbq, habanero tamarind.
Vegan Royal Breakfast Plate
Just Eggs, housemade vegan breakfast sausage, toast, hash browns, vegan butter.
Vegan eggs and vegan sausages
SophiaTara
The vegan sandwiches and fries are the stars here. The seitan “bites” are fried so hard I was worried I would crack a tooth!! Definitely the least-edible seitan wings in the city. The mushroom cutlet sandwich was great, I will come back for that. Everything was extremely over-salted (and I love salty), so it’s either a case of a heavy hand that day or the salting bowls hadn’t been changed that night.
broccolichica
I picked this place because I was being accompanied by a non vegan, and I was looking for interesting and creative menu items that would appeal to both of us. This place nailed it.
For the month of July, they have a bunch of different hot dog specials every day. They had about 5 or 6 different varieties and all but one was also available in a vegan version. I chose the Seoul dog with kimchi, gochujang mayo, scallions and seaweed sprinkle. It was amazing.
I also had a vegan gyro on homemade pita bread which was also delicious, and larger than I expected.
It was the best meal I've had out in long time. My non vegan friend said the same about her meal, as well.
I'm going to have to try to back there before July is over to try some other hot dog varieties.
The service was friendly, informative and prompt
A Car
Cool neighborhood bar, food looked good, will sample it next visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
matt ennis
the bartender who looks like a failed impersonator of ray jackson from bloodsport is not someone who you want to represent your establishment. not only was he super rude it almost came off as completely racist. even the other bar patrons near me were weirded out by how ill-mannered he was. i’m someone in the industry to and love royal tavern so this is very disappointing.
D CW
We ordered two burgers well done for take out based on our previous experience. Previously the burgers were great, very tasty beef, cooked to perfection. One of the two burgers were undercooked even though I requested well done three times when ordering. These burgers had very little taste. Very disappointed .
Food: 1
Service: 1
alvarod931
The food was way over priced ( paid an outrageous price for a burger that was smaller than a McDonald’s burger ) The drinks were ok. The service was very good (the waitress was very attentive and friendly) My guess is, they are over pricing and under their serving (foodwise) to help pay for the renovations or to stay afloat after the pandemic. With a limited budget for dining out and the plethora of choices in the city, I don’t think I’ll be coming back to this place anytime soon. I really do hope they turn it around. They were great before the pandemic.
vegan.baddie
Been here a couple of times since they reopened. I appreciate that they are trying with the vegan options and that they offer quite a few. Overall I would say it’s just OK, not incredible, the food is not as great as the old Royal, but it’s aight. I miss the old Royal. RIP (especially to the greatest juke box of old time, but also most especially to the tempeh club). but alas, everything changes.
Amy LaBelle
Not good. A 2ounce Krabby Patty that comes with no fries you pay extra cost for the fires. Too much salt on the fries. This is why I do not like to eat at local restaurants in certain cities across the U.S. over priced kids size meal. First time having a meal here and I won’t go back. Cheers!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
Nicolas Russo
Recently went here for dinner with my gf. Hands down one of the best burgers in the city. Our bartender was this guy named Erik and he was the coolest dude ever. Probably the best bartender I’ve ever experienced in my life. Service was PHENOMENAL!! Definitely coming back soon. Run don’t walk. This place is super solid.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger and Fries, Angus Burger
Solid pub, food is good, prices are in line with bars in center city Philadelphia. Burger is good, single patty is a bit small (to be expected). Wings were okay
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Royal Burger with Fries
Mark Lythgoe
Fantastic burger. Great atmosphere. Good service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Royal Burger with Fries
Tony B
Unique vibe inside Tasty cocktails Delicious food Top tier customer service Their attention to allergies should be standard Must try!
I love the vegan options: Crispy Seitan Choice of 2 sauces: peri peri, green sauce, vegan ranch, cherry bbq, habanero tamarind. Vegan Royal Breakfast Plate Just Eggs, housemade vegan breakfast sausage, toast, hash browns, vegan butter. Vegan eggs and vegan sausages
The vegan sandwiches and fries are the stars here. The seitan “bites” are fried so hard I was worried I would crack a tooth!! Definitely the least-edible seitan wings in the city. The mushroom cutlet sandwich was great, I will come back for that. Everything was extremely over-salted (and I love salty), so it’s either a case of a heavy hand that day or the salting bowls hadn’t been changed that night.
I picked this place because I was being accompanied by a non vegan, and I was looking for interesting and creative menu items that would appeal to both of us. This place nailed it. For the month of July, they have a bunch of different hot dog specials every day. They had about 5 or 6 different varieties and all but one was also available in a vegan version. I chose the Seoul dog with kimchi, gochujang mayo, scallions and seaweed sprinkle. It was amazing. I also had a vegan gyro on homemade pita bread which was also delicious, and larger than I expected. It was the best meal I've had out in long time. My non vegan friend said the same about her meal, as well. I'm going to have to try to back there before July is over to try some other hot dog varieties. The service was friendly, informative and prompt
Cool neighborhood bar, food looked good, will sample it next visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
the bartender who looks like a failed impersonator of ray jackson from bloodsport is not someone who you want to represent your establishment. not only was he super rude it almost came off as completely racist. even the other bar patrons near me were weirded out by how ill-mannered he was. i’m someone in the industry to and love royal tavern so this is very disappointing.
We ordered two burgers well done for take out based on our previous experience. Previously the burgers were great, very tasty beef, cooked to perfection. One of the two burgers were undercooked even though I requested well done three times when ordering. These burgers had very little taste. Very disappointed .
Food: 1
Service: 1
The food was way over priced ( paid an outrageous price for a burger that was smaller than a McDonald’s burger ) The drinks were ok. The service was very good (the waitress was very attentive and friendly) My guess is, they are over pricing and under their serving (foodwise) to help pay for the renovations or to stay afloat after the pandemic. With a limited budget for dining out and the plethora of choices in the city, I don’t think I’ll be coming back to this place anytime soon. I really do hope they turn it around. They were great before the pandemic.
Been here a couple of times since they reopened. I appreciate that they are trying with the vegan options and that they offer quite a few. Overall I would say it’s just OK, not incredible, the food is not as great as the old Royal, but it’s aight. I miss the old Royal. RIP (especially to the greatest juke box of old time, but also most especially to the tempeh club). but alas, everything changes.
Not good. A 2ounce Krabby Patty that comes with no fries you pay extra cost for the fires. Too much salt on the fries. This is why I do not like to eat at local restaurants in certain cities across the U.S. over priced kids size meal. First time having a meal here and I won’t go back. Cheers!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
Recently went here for dinner with my gf. Hands down one of the best burgers in the city. Our bartender was this guy named Erik and he was the coolest dude ever. Probably the best bartender I’ve ever experienced in my life. Service was PHENOMENAL!! Definitely coming back soon. Run don’t walk. This place is super solid.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger and Fries, Angus Burger
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Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cool bar with great burgers and fries
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger and Fries, Fries
Solid pub, food is good, prices are in line with bars in center city Philadelphia. Burger is good, single patty is a bit small (to be expected). Wings were okay
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Royal Burger with Fries
Fantastic burger. Great atmosphere. Good service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Royal Burger with Fries
Unique vibe inside
Tasty cocktails
Delicious food
Top tier customer service
Their attention to allergies should be standard
Must try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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