704 S 4th St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19147
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Lightbox Cafe
Cozy vegan eatery turning out smoothies, bowls, salads, and sandwiches, plus kava drinks.
704 S 4th St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19147
Reviews
Giang Nguyen (Google User)
1 month ago
The smoothie was good 4 ⭐. The avocado toast could have been good, but I think the smoked cashew cream cheese was too salty, which brought the whole dish down to barely 3 ⭐ level. So overall I give food 3 ⭐, but still 4 ⭐ for the overall experience.
Dzina (Google User)
1 month ago
This is a small cafe with many unique items. I really wish I had the time to go back and try all of the cool sounding drinks. Plenty of seating albeit a bit cramped, and there’s a restroom. There’s a big jug of water at the front so you can pour yourself some. I had the Dragon Mango smoothie which was delicious, and the jackfruit wrap which was nice as well. I really enjoyed the chill vibes - they were playing songs by one of my favorite bands😄 I appreciate it that you guys are 100% vegan.
Siani Fairy (Google User)
1 month ago
Very cozy, small restaurant with plants, books & seats in nooks. I should have taken pics, but so impressed w/ the food I forgot. Chose here because of gluten free/ dairy free needs. Got the lox beet salad. I felt it was pricey at $16, until I got it at the table. Packed with spinach and beautifully seasoned beets, tomato, onions, hummus, dressing and more. Big bowl, no iceberg or romaine hidden in there. Truly a hearty meal, and so flavorful it raised my expectations of 'salad'. Partner got a chickpea brownie, the kind of dessert that could be great, or terrible, and again, pleasantly surprised. Rich, fudgy brownie with a peanut butter bite and subtly sweet, not beany. I was tired & ready to be disappointed bc allergy-eating is so hard in restaurants, but everything was so nice! Final touch was asking for the brownie recipe & a lovely conversation with the owner. I hope their business continues to grow. Cafe entrance has a ramp that could accommodate a narrow wheelchair, stroller, or cane/crutch user, as could the first three tables. The bathroom is not accessible to wheelchair users, hope that changes someday soon, it's a tough renovation in an old place, just want everyone to try their food ❤️
Jesse Markham (Google User)
1 month ago
Charming cafe to relax in downtown, catch up with a friend over kava or a delicious vegan lunch. Don’t be fooled, if you’re a carnivore looking to change it up from provolone with onions you’ll be pleasantly surprised how tasty vegan can be. Gaby the owner is very friendly and knowledgeable. You can tell he put a lot of thought and love into the place. I especially enjoy the window booth seating when I visit. Surrounded by plants you feel like you might be in a cozy terrarium. Perfect spot for people watching. Definitely a hidden gem in downtown that I make a point to visit when I’m in the area.
Carolyn Cuykendall (Google User)
1 month ago
Insanely good. Creative, delicious, and healthy items on the menu. Friendly chill vibes, great music. We just got a snack: tea, smoothie and a brownie, but want to come back again for more. The teas = excellent. The smoothie was delicious, brownie was epic. Couldn’t have asked for more. 💛