Charlie was a sinner.

4.6

2634 Reviews

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 41 times today

Vegan-friendly
Good for special occasions
Great for happy hour

Charlie was a sinner. is located in beautiful Midtown Village Philadelphia. Charlie specializes in tapas-style small plates, served until 11:00PM daily. In addition, Charlie has a collective list of strong craft cocktails.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Vegetarian / Vegan
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–2:00 am Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(267) 758-5372
Website
http://charliewasasinner.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Nick Lauria

Location
131 South 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Area
Center City
Cross Street
13th Street between Sansom and Walnut
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Charred Shishito PeppersUSD 14.00
ponzu, nori, shichimi togarashi
Potato CroquettesUSD 10.00
chipotle aioli
Artichoke FritesUSD 12.00
saffron rouille, crispy lemon
Spiced PeanutsUSD 6.00
ancho chile, paprika de la vera, maldon salt
Castelvetrano Olives & Red GrapesUSD 8.00
saba syrup
Charlie House FriesUSD 10.00
russet potato, jalapeno, szechuan pepper, garlic, sea salt, ginger aioli
Mediterranean Board
maverick cave-aged camembert, pine nut ricotta, marinated mushrooms, spiced peanuts, castelvetrano olives, marinated red grapes, basil, crostini
- Serves 2USD 28.00

Solo

Persian MezzeUSD 12.00
eggplant kashke, red lentil adasi, za'atar, frisée, saffron vinaigrette, barbari flatbread
BBQ Fried ChickenUSD 16.00
calico slaw, corn & pepper chow-chow, east carolina bbq sauce
Avocado ToastUSD 12.00
habanero mayo, cherry belle radish, red onion
Hasselback Sweet PotatoUSD 14.00
tempeh bacon, leeks two ways, sour cream, cheddar cheese fondue, garden herbs
Oyster Mushroom Fried "Calamari"USD 16.00
crispy kale, fresno chile, citrus aioli
Korean Style Crispy TofuUSD 14.00
gochujang glaze, glass noodle salad, toasted sesame
Zucchini Crabcake Slider
brioche, old bay remoulade, butter lettuce
- eaUSD 6.00

Iterations

Our RicottaUSD 10.00
black pepper, lemon, olive oil, grilled sourdough
Brassica Salad w/ FalafelUSD 12.00
brussels sprout, kale, cabbage, pickled onion, mint vinaigrette, tahini dressing
Caramelized Eggplant Bao BunsUSD 14.00
ginger-garlic hoisin, pickled slaw
Charlie SlidersUSD 12.00
beef patty, jalapeno jam, crispy shallot, brioche bun
Mama's MeatballsUSD 15.00
arrabbiata sauce, our ricotta, garlic kale, grilled sourdough

Compositions

Pumpkin GnocchiUSD 16.00
spiced sage butter, parsnip, roasted apple, pumpkin seed, frizzled red onion
Tamal CarlitosUSD 16.00
root vegetables, poblano chile, cilantro aioli, caldo xocolatl, pico de gallo
Turkish "Lamb" KoftaUSD 16.00
pine nut, couscous salad, fig relish, tahini yogurt, fig agrodolce
Butternut Squash & Shiitake RamenUSD 17.00
butternut-miso dashi, tsukemen ramen, silken tofu, smoked cauliflower, daikon radish, yuzu, sesame
Grilled Asparagus w/ Fennel SaladUSD 14.00
grilled asparagus, roasted beet, shaved fennel salad, garlic skordalia, fresh herb olive oil, toasted almond
Sauteed Swiss Chard & Massaman CurryUSD 15.00
cauliflower, roasted corn, purple potato, thai coconut curry
Mac & CheeseUSD 16.00
cavatappi pasta, three cheeses, tempeh bacon, chives

Sweet

Mint Chocolate Chip MilkshakeUSD 16.00
aged white rum, housemade mint syrup, vanilla bean ice cream, dark chocolate
Cranberry-Ginger CakeUSD 12.00
cara-cara icing, cardamom creme anglaise
Roasted Pear CrêpesUSD 12.00
candied citrus ricotta, pear, hazelnut, ginger caramel
Molten Chocolate CakeUSD 12.00
bittersweet chocolate, sablé cookie, vanilla bean ice cream, fresh berries
SorbetUSD 10.00
daily selection

Coffee & Tea

La Colombe

Corsica DripUSD 4.00
Monte Carlo Decaf DripUSD 4.00
Nizza EspressoUSD 5.00
AmericanoUSD 5.00
CappuccinoUSD 6.00
LatteUSD 6.00

House of Tea

Pu-ErhUSD 4.50
Gun PowderUSD 4.50
SundewUSD 4.50
Jasmine GreenUSD 4.50
ChamomileUSD 4.50

What 2,634 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Philadelphia
Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Charlie was a sinner. is a vibrant vegan restaurant known for its "sensational food" and "phenomenal cocktails." Guests praise the "creative and wonderful" drinks and "extra-delicious" dishes, including standout items like eggplant bao buns and potato croquettes. The atmosphere is cozy and romantic, making it a perfect date night spot.

2,634 Reviews

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Sara
Philadelphia4 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We had an amazing meal, drinks and food were delicious! The noise level was difficult for us to have a conversation but the meal was great.
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Lou VIP
Philadelphia167 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went for happy hour tonight before the Flyers game. What a great happy hour meal and drinks! Everything was spot on. We have never had a bad meal here!!!
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia1 review
2.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Too Dark it was just okay wasn’t as good as it usually is, The place need a deep cleaning.
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Michelle VIP
Philadelphia6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved our dinner here to celebrate a birthday. Its a great option for dinner in the city - excellent service, food, ambiance and very reasonably priced. The cocktails are out of this world, which we knew, but we also LOVED the food. Our server was so knowledgeable and professional - totally took care of us. It was a very fun night.
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Kate
Philadelphia6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My second time here, and I love the vibe, the menu and the mission. As a gf vegan, it more than entices! Just read the entire menu. They get it. I'll be back!
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food is consistently excellent. On this particular visit, I asked the bartender about a zero proof cocktail and got the chance to talk to the manager who had created the recipe. He couldn’t divulge any “trade secrets,” but did tell me all about the process the restaurant goes through to make their own mushroom amaro. Not only was the meal fantastic, but I learned something, too!
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Damion
Philadelphia7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good Vibes , Good drinks, and Good food. Thank you!
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Jermaine
Philadelphia2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hands down one of the best vegan restaurants in Philadelphia.
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Jo
Philadelphia12 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always amazing food, drinks and service. Brought my 6 non vegan first timer friends and they all loved the food, drinks and ambiance! Thank you for a great evening. Planning to return soon!
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Sharon VIP
New York City29 reviews
4.0
Dined on 28 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Vegan selections are always very good here, Charlie's Sliders are a winner!!!
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FAQs

Charlie was a sinner. offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (267) 758-5372.

Charlie was a sinner. is rated 4.6 stars by 2634 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

16 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 41 times today

Order delivery or takeout

131 South 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Additional information

Cross Street
13th Street between Sansom and Walnut
Area
Center City
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–2:00 am Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Vegetarian / Vegan
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Nick Lauria
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://charliewasasinner.com/
Phone number
(267) 758-5372

Charlie was a sinner.

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Caramelized Eggplant Bao Buns

Mama's Meatballs

Our Ricotta

To Dine

Snack

Charred Shishito PeppersUSD 14.00

Potato CroquettesUSD 10.00

Artichoke FritesUSD 12.00

Spiced PeanutsUSD 6.00

Castelvetrano Olives & Red GrapesUSD 8.00

Charlie House FriesUSD 10.00

Mediterranean Board

Solo

Persian MezzeUSD 12.00

BBQ Fried ChickenUSD 16.00

Avocado ToastUSD 12.00

Hasselback Sweet PotatoUSD 14.00

Oyster Mushroom Fried "Calamari"USD 16.00

Korean Style Crispy TofuUSD 14.00

Zucchini Crabcake Slider

Iterations

Our RicottaUSD 10.00

Brassica Salad w/ FalafelUSD 12.00

Caramelized Eggplant Bao BunsUSD 14.00

Charlie SlidersUSD 12.00

Mama's MeatballsUSD 15.00

Compositions

Pumpkin GnocchiUSD 16.00

Tamal CarlitosUSD 16.00

Turkish "Lamb" KoftaUSD 16.00

Butternut Squash & Shiitake RamenUSD 17.00

Grilled Asparagus w/ Fennel SaladUSD 14.00

Sauteed Swiss Chard & Massaman CurryUSD 15.00

Mac & CheeseUSD 16.00

Sweet

Mint Chocolate Chip MilkshakeUSD 16.00

Cranberry-Ginger CakeUSD 12.00

Roasted Pear CrêpesUSD 12.00

Molten Chocolate CakeUSD 12.00

SorbetUSD 10.00

Coffee & Tea

La Colombe

Corsica DripUSD 4.00

Monte Carlo Decaf DripUSD 4.00

Nizza EspressoUSD 5.00

AmericanoUSD 5.00

CappuccinoUSD 6.00

LatteUSD 6.00

House of Tea

Pu-ErhUSD 4.50

Gun PowderUSD 4.50

SundewUSD 4.50

Jasmine GreenUSD 4.50

ChamomileUSD 4.50

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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Does Charlie was a sinner. offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Charlie was a sinner. restaurant rated?

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