P.S. and Co: What’s Vegetarian Editorial Review

P.S. and Co sits on Locust Street in Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse neighborhood, and it’s as close to a dream spot for vegetarians as you’ll find in the city. The full name is Pure Sweets and Co., and the “P.S.” tells you exactly where it started: late-night baking experiments by owner Andrea Kyan, who went vegan in 2007 and couldn’t find desserts worth eating. She started selling at Whole Foods markets in 2009, earned a James Beard Foundation grant to train at the Natural Gourmet Institute in 2010, and opened the brick-and-mortar cafe in 2014. More than a decade later, it’s still one of Philadelphia’s most distinctive all-vegan spots.

What’s vegan and vegetarian at P.S. and Co

Everything. That’s the short answer. P.S. and Co runs a 100% plant-based kitchen with zero dairy, zero eggs, and zero animal products anywhere on the menu. Everything is certified organic, dedicated gluten-free, and certified kosher. The kitchen also skips industrial seed oils, which puts it in rare company even among vegan cafes. You can order anything on the menu without a second thought. No need to interrogate the staff or check ingredient lists. Cross-contamination risk is as close to zero as a restaurant gets.

Signature dishes to order

The cinnamon rolls get the most word-of-mouth love, and they earn it. They’re large, pillowy, slathered in organic sweet glaze, and made fresh daily. On the brunch menu, the organic quinoa waffles with fresh berries and Pennsylvania maple syrup ($19) and the organic French toast ($22) are the go-to orders. For something savory, the organic Burmese chickpea curry ($18) with forbidden rice, kale, and chili sesame oil reflects Kyan’s heritage and sets P.S. and Co apart from the typical avocado-toast-and-smoothie playbook. The Shan noodle salad ($22) with brown rice noodles, edamame, and ume plum vinegar is another strong pick. On the drinks side, the rose cardamom coffee ($6-$7) with Brazil nut milk and rosewater is the kind of drink that makes people take photos before they take a sip, and the cold-pressed Green Fiend juice hits hard on a slow morning.

How to order

P.S. and Co operates as counter service Monday through Friday, with grab-and-go pastries, soups, salads, and drinks from 7am. The kitchen runs hot food from 9am to 2:45pm on weekdays. On Saturday and Sunday, it shifts to a fuller brunch format with table service from 9:30am to 2:45pm. That’s when you’ll get pancakes, waffles, French toast, and cooked-to-order savory dishes. Reservations are available for weekend brunch. For custom cakes, place orders in advance through the website. They also ship nationwide.

What to watch out for

Prices run high for a cafe. Waffles at $19, French toast at $22, a cinnamon roll at $12. That’s the reality of 100% organic, handmade ingredients in a dedicated facility on a prime Rittenhouse block. The ingredient quality is genuinely superior to most places charging similar prices for conventional food. Weekday service is counter-style, so if you want a sit-down brunch experience, come on the weekend. Hours shift seasonally, so check the website before making the trip.

Is P.S. and Co worth it?

For vegetarians and vegans visiting Philadelphia, yes. P.S. and Co is one of those rare places where you walk in knowing every option is yours. No scanning for asterisks, no asking about shared fryers, no hoping the kitchen takes your allergy seriously. The Burmese-inspired dishes add a layer of cultural specificity you won’t find elsewhere in Philly. With a 4.3 Google rating across 880 reviews and a HappyCow score of 4.0 from over 100 reviewers, the track record backs up the reputation. A decade of staying open in a competitive neighborhood says something real about the loyal following it’s built.