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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359 Reviews
First Review by massta
homebodyhaus
Points +4947
Classic Vegan Diner Vibes ✨ - Edit
Food was really good but not great — it felt like a typical diner experience, just made all vegan. When we went, it was extremely busy, so service took a bit. The onion rings and mozzarella sticks were definitely the highlights — both crispy and flavorful. Overall, a fun spot for comfort food in the Boston area, especially if you’re craving that nostalgic diner feel.
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laura8it
Points +700
Good, but not quite great - Edit
I would easily give 4.5 stars, but this wasn’t quite 5* by big-city standards. The atmosphere was great with a perfect retro diner vibe. The menu was expansive and reasonably priced, with most of it vegan by default. The mozzarella sticks were good, but just standard (Violife?) cheese with some seasoned panko. The clam chowder was a little bland and needed more mushrooms. The Mac ‘n Stack looked as outrageous as it sounded, and again, was good but lacked that extra ‘something’ to take it to the next level. The Boston cream pie was NOT good, with a thin coconut cream rather than custard and tough cake. Boston was surprisingly lacking in vegan options so I’d probably still recommend a trip to check out this classic, but i wouldn’t go back.
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jen4animals
Points +524
Fun place full of friendly people - Edit
My local friend took me here and it was such a treat to have access to a fully veggie menu. I had the butternut squash soup with toasted pepitas (a special) and blood orange iced tea. 😋
Read morePros: Atmosphere and attitude, Comfort food, breakfast all day, Huge menu with so many choices
Cons: Not fully vegan, No dedicated parking
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Angiolillo
Points +36
Family Favorite - Edit
One of the most motivating awards the kids can earn is a trip into Cambridge to eat at Veggie Galaxy.
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Leo27
Points +2050
Super Cool :) - Edit
Great location, old school typical american diner style, love it! The menu is huge and it was sooo hard to choose. Actually everything could be made vegan but I kept it simple and ordered one of the already labeled vegan dishes: The banana bread french toast 🍌🍞
Read moreWas very good and nice service too. Highly recommend!
Updated from previous review on 2025-10-09
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meggyleeeb
Points +365
Pages and pages of choices - Edit
So many options here! I enjoy the beyond steak and cheese. Their cosmo is actually really good too! Chicken broccoli alfredo a bit on the bland side sadly!
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laikagogogo
Points +67
Finally, a veg diner! - Edit
It’s easy to find veg places that are filled with salads, harder to find a place that will get you some solid, greasy spoon, veg diner food! So delicious. They also have a great patio when the weather is good!
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Goodie
Points +264
Good old Greasy Spoon Diner - Edit
I don’t miss much about going vegan but I do miss diners. If you’re looking for classic diner style vegan foods Veggie galaxy hits the spot. Very cool diner vibes, complete with large cake display up front and neon lit signage in the window. They do serve eggs & cheese but everything on the menu can be made vegan if you ask. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a classic plant based greasy spoon experience.
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telephag
Points +118
Mac ‘n’ Stack and Cubano… wow. - Edit
The diabolical junk foodicians have done it again! A vegan chicken sandwich with a waffle bun made with mac and cheese! Whuuut!
Read moreThe cubano was also stellar. Perfect bun, shredded jackfruit pork and seitan ham. My lord.
They had a French onion soup that was also bonkers and quite complex flavor-wise.
Pros: Mac ‘n’ Stack, Cubano, Great service
Cons: Stomach too small… 😑
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Alaskanveggie
Points +1130
Great Vegan Food - Edit
Love the fully vegetarian menu and wide vegan selection!
Read moreEverything was delicious, best mozzerella sticks I've ever had, too. Everyone in my family (even those who typically eat meat) enjoyed their meal!
Updated from previous review on 2021-03-18
Pros: 100% vegetarian, Great menu selection, Cute vibe
Cons: No kid's menu, Parking can be tricky!
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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 +228
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 +2218
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 +3077
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 +973
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 +346
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 +26
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 +3517
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 +818
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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