Vegetarian diner with an all-vegan bakery. Serves American diner food with all-day breakfast available. Kitchen makes its own seitan cutlet, vegan cheese as well also using vegan brands. All menu items can be made vegan. Example of food and drinks including meringue pie, vegan milkshakes, tofu scrambles, vegan mozzarella sticks, club sandwich with side of slaw, chickn sandwich with onion rings, cheezeburger with tempeh, reuben sandwich, and seitan cutlet meal. Vegan doughnuts on weekends. Classic diner decor. Open Mon-Thu 9:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 9:00am-10:00pm, Sun 9:00am-9:00pm.
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450 Massachusetts Ave (at Central Square), Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, 02139
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350 Reviews
First Review by massta
RachoDix
Points +115
truly one of the best - Edit
I got eggs benedict with the yo egg— so good! and I brought some omni friends and they were very impressed. I love their biscuits and gravy.
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Ab.45
Points +82
My favorite of all time. - Edit
This was my first favorite vegan restaurant and in almost 10 years being vegan it remains my favorite. The absolute best no matter what mood you’re in
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VeganDeathMath
Points +188
Hopping but overhyped! - Edit
The food was honestly not the best I've had, and fine but overrated! My biscuit was very dry, and my food under spiced. VERY kind staff however! Fun to hang out!
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weepymosquito
Points +1662
It’s a novelty! - Edit
Very unique restaurant that does some super cool things!
Read morePros:
- Any of their baked goods are TO DIE FOR.
- Lovely environment
- Nails the diner theme
- An experience!!
Cons:
- I’ve been here three times now and honestly I just don’t think their actual entrees are super memorable. I tried their clam chowder, their jackfruit bowl, and the chicken waffles. And only the chicken waffles stood out as being good (still not fantastic) the others were meh 🤷
- wish it was all vegan.
To break it down:
4/5 experience
5/5 sweets and baked goods
3/5 food
So highly recommend visiting and trying it out! Get your nostalgic diner food and your favorite baked goods and have a blast.
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AlishaJ96
Points +13
Good bakery - Edit
Must go for chocolate taza cake!!! It's amazing. Food is bit oily. But bakery is awesome
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Kwr_
Points +2107
A long time classic - Edit
This place has been around for so long - it was the first vegetarian diner I’d ever been to. It is still so delicious, and a true Cambridge classic ! Great diner food, rotating cake display, boozy milkshakes , everything is veganizable if not vegan already. Reasonable prices and summer patio!
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jollieduck
Points +2872
Exquisite 🥕🪐 - Edit
This place is such a classic! Everything on the menu is either vegan or can be made vegan. The buffalo chicken mac and cheese is my go-to.
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christian94
Points +963
So many options - Edit
Lovely diner with amazing interior and many clearly labelled vegan options. You can have anything.
Read moreThe taste is not always well developed or refined.
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TofuManiac
Points +331
Good diner food! - Edit
Portions are generous. Lots of options. Whole restaurant is vegetarian and the entire menu can be made vegan. Recommend the sandwiches.
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VineetChander
Points +22
Amazing Classic Diner Experience for Vegans - Edit
Veggie Galaxy is one of my all-time faves and a must-visit when I’m in the Boston/Cambridge area. Tasty vegetarian (everything can be made vegan) comfort food at a decent price with generous serving sizes. Breakfast all day is a huge draw. Most of the sweet items (French toast, pancakes, waffles, etc.) and all of the desserts are vegan as is. The savory items (sandwiches, platters, egg dishes, etc.) can all be made vegan. VG uses Yo Egg for when the dish calls for sunny-side-up or runny yolk and Just Egg or tofu for others. So much on the menu… but if you still don’t find what you are looking for, they welcome modifications.
Read moreBesides the breakfast-y fare, there are killer sandwiches, burgers, entrees, and apps. Awesome vegan mozzarella sticks and mac and cheese! Fries and nachos that’ll put you into a food coma! The list just goes on and on.
Thinking about beverages? Bottomless coffee (organic), vegan shakes and floats, cocktails and mocktails.
Finally, if you are into diner vibes (high tops, booths, etc.) VG is also a great place to hang out. Servers are super chill, friendly, and flexible. I’ve spent entire afternoons there, drinking coffee refills, slowly making my way through the generous portions of my meal, and catching up on emails while I pass the time before Ubering to the airport. Have gotten nothing but love and recommendations for (delicious) pie from the staff.
I’ll definitely be back!
Pros: Delicious, Generous portions, Chill and welcoming vibe
Cons: Wish it was ALL vegan , Wish it traveled better
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Natalia
Points +63
Awesome vegetarian and vegan dinner food - Edit
The veggie Galaxy is my favorite place in Boston. The staff is super nice! Try the Mac and Stack!!
Read morePros: Friendly atmosphere , Great food, The specials
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GMarsilla
Points +31
Amazing food! - Edit
Amazing food lots of options but beware portions are BIG!!!
Read moreThey gave us boxes for takeaway our leftovers so it was all good. The steak was out of this world!
The waiters are very kind and helpful too!
Pros: Steak
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ameliorater
Points +216
so much yummy vegan food 🤤 - Edit
the portion sizes are huge, be warned. everything we got was delicious, and if I lived in Boston I think I'd be here all the time.
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ingrid.friederike
Points +100
Very good vegan diner food - Edit
I feel fortunate to live nearby to this. They have good vegan milkshakes as well that use Fomu which is a good vegan ice cream brand based here.
Read morePros: Milkshakes, Breakfast food
Cons: Always busy
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sam654321
Points +3244
Just... - Edit
......GO !!
Read moreUpdate Tue 3/18/25...Im back
again after awhile and still just as DEEluscious !!!!
Seriously, if you are within 60 miles of Cambridge, you must try it at least once.
I know, traffic....a drag.
Parking.......a drag.
You gotta make a way !!!
I wish I lived closer !!!
So yummmmm👍👍
Updated from previous review on 2023-07-27
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ponchoswindow
Points +780
A good situation to be in - Edit
I apologize in advance for not knowing our waitresses name but I just want to say that even if the food wasn’t as good as it was, which was diabolically delicious btw, our wonderful waitress made our freaking day. If you’re out there… we loved you and we thank you for dangling the carrot that led us to the funfetti situation answers we were looking for.
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amanda196
Points +688
Vegan diner food?! - Edit
This is one of my favorite places to go because of the atmosphere and the plethora of food options. I’ve tried nearly all the frappes and loved them, so I appreciate that they have specials once in a while too. The vegan omelettes are my favorite, never had anything like them before. The chik’n & waffles and buffalo Mac and cheese were also great when I tried them. The giant gyro was a bit disappointing in terms of flavor, lacking something, but that wouldn’t deter me from trying anything else from here.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-09-26
Pros: Many options, Vegan desserts, Nice decorations
Cons: Food can be a bit greasy and heavy at times, Loud and hard to hear inside
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Brycew
Points +1942
Best Brunch in Greater Boston - Edit
I’ve been coming here since I was a local student craving good vegan food over a decade ago. You have to picture all the diner food that vegans don’t normally eat, and imagine that there was a universe where it all could be vegan, and that place would be called Veggie Galaxy.
Read moreI remember that the same owner (I think) used to have a pizza place in Harvard Square called Veggie Planet. It was good as well, too bad that didn’t last!
Here’s hoping Veggie Galaxy continues to delight the world with its wonderful fare!!
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PeteDevnull
Points +20
Cambridge Institution - Edit
Born out of the fun but way more modest VEGGIE PLANET restaurant in Harvard Square, I've been going to Veggie Galaxy since the literal day it opened. It's been quite cool to see the menu expand and get better and better as time goes on. There's so many great dishes, from the sandwiches like the reuben and chopped cheese, to the chicken and waffles (one of the better vegan attempts I've had anywhere), to the new mac n cheese variants (pepperoni mac and cheese? so weird but SO delicious), to the awesome weekly specials, and the great deserts. Staff are friendly, food is great, if you're looking for fun super tasty diner food that works for veg, vegan AND omni friends (no meat but they have "regular" cheese and egg as an option, though everything can be made vegan and is often by default), this is pretty much THE place for greater Boston. Other places have some good veggie/vegan options, but none have the expansive veg/vegan menu of this place.
Read morePros: Huge Menu, Great Quality Food, Reasonable Prices (for the area)
Cons: Can get busy prime time on weekends
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Altadhdguy
Points +89
Best Vegan Spot in the State - Edit
This has got to be the best place in the state every single food option here can be made vegan and it is absolutely delicious. This is a good spot for any person who is looking to stay away from everything that a vegan person would stay away from, for me it’s dairy. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Food Quality , Customer Service, Desserts
Cons: Parking
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zedland
Points +60
one of boston’s best - Edit
in my opinion, veggie galaxy might be one of boston’s best vegan-friendly restaurants. everything on the menu sounds delicious, and most of it is. i highly recommend this to folks visiting the area. it’s also nice knowing that everything can be made vegan - that is exciting and also overwhelming all at once. I LOVE THIS PLACE and i wish it was open 24/7 like diners sometimes are
Read morePros: vast selection of foods to choose from, everything can be made vegan, baked goods are to die for
Cons: parking can be hard to come by
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owensmith530
Points +102
Amazing brunch - Edit
So many different options it was hard to choose! I also liked the retro diner feel. One of my favorite vegan spots in Cambridge.
Read morePros: Retro diner ambiance
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CarolinaDuqueSierra
Points +18
Amazing plant based Diner - Edit
Amazing menu, plenty of vegan options and very big portions. We'll definitely go back.
Read morePros: Great service, Big portions , Great ambient
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MoniqueReverie
Points +75
Big meaty goodness - Edit
This place is simply amazing. If I was on death row my final meal would probably be something from veggie galaxy.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-11-24
Pros: Anything can be made vegan, Tons of options , Everything is yummy
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mpiazzola44
Points +48
So so so so good! - Edit
Absolutely delicious vegan options. Wish I could order everything on the menu
Read morePros: Food, Vibes, Service
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mochimochivegan
Points +440
Get the matcha frapp!! 🍵 - Edit
If you’re like me and you’re in the constant pursuit of the elusive Matcha Softserve and anything adjacent to it, you will absolutely love the matcha frapp (more like a milkshake) here. I did not expect an Americana diner in Boston to have such fresh, fragrant matcha but here we are. I forget what the names of what we ordered were but all the savory was 10/10 (tbh the French toast was unimpressive but if you’re in the mood for sweets by all means go for it). My friends were obsessed w the vegan bacon. Wish they wouldn’t stock Zionist yo egg though!
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Fossegrim
Points +133
Tasty vegan diner food - Edit
Pleasant vegetarian/vegan diner in Cambridge, I stopped in and got the "Mac 'n Stack", which is a breaded fried seitan cutlet with plant based bacon on Mac and "cheese" waffles, which is probably the least healthy thing I've eaten in a while. Was pretty good! Friendly wait staff, good food, decent location. Would go again.
Read moreOnly complaints are that it's not fully vegan and that the bathroom was a little worse for wear.
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