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
Popcorn!
Points +135
YAS - Edit
Unfortunately, I wasn't around long enough to order any real food, but the beautiful vegan bakery when I walked in looked AMAZING. I was proud to brag to my non-vegan family "Yes, the bakery is all vegan!" I had the vanilla milkshake with chocolate "zebra" stripes to go. 'Twas very tasty! It reminded me of Nadamoo's Vanilla ice cream. Loved the space themed aspect of the place! I would definitely come back!
Read morePros: vegan sweets, vegan treats... vegan EVERYTHING, op
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annasbananas24
Points +48
go here, you won't regret it! - Edit
So amazing. Never have been disappointed. Note- If you are getting the vegan mac and cheese ask for a side of extra cheese sauce. It can be a bit dry without it! But super good nonetheless. The cheese sauce is so addictive. My favorite sandwich is the rachel or the bbq jackfruit! Favorite app- all. Especially buffalo seitan and the mozzarella sticks (vegan mozzarella sticks!!)
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cassienat
Points +100
great place - Edit
Highly recommend the milkshakes, so good! I also had the chicken and waffles which was okay and I had a bite of my friends burger and chips which was really good too! Totally coming back sometime!
Read morePros: open late, friendly and super helpful staff when it comes to , everything can be made vegan
Cons: hard to find parking, but it's a nice enough city
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WolfPatrick
Points +115
Awesome almost every time but also occasionally underwhelming - Edit
I've been here a couple of times and usually love it. Great breakfast (I got the stuffed French toast with tofu scramble and bacon, it was great), good donuts and outrageously amazing buffalo chicken sandwiches and "frappes". Only thing I've been disappointed by here was the burgers. I've gotten them twice and it's not that they aren't alright but they're a somewhat typical bean burger that kinda mushes easily and just doesn't do the trick. Other than that this place rules and I would definitely recommend it!
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rebeccax3
Points +607
Pretty good - Edit
Food is good, but too greasy--like a diner. I enjoy monthly specials.
Read morePros: variety, all vegetarian
Cons: too greasy
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KalArts
Points +34
Go here - Edit
You must make a point of eating here if you're visiting, or it should be a part of your regular rotation if you live in the area. Vegetarian versions of classic diner food, and, of course, everything can be made vegan. Tons of shakes and desserts as well. They also have booze. What more could you want? Go here.
Read moreThis is a similar concept to the Chicago Diner in Chicago. I've only been to each once, but I might like Veggie Galaxy better. Maybe.
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ryandotdavis
Points +28
Great Breakfast - Edit
Everything can made be vegan. Benedict and pancakes were awesome!
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KarlaO
Points +254
Really good food - Edit
A really neat 50's diner feel, love the ambiance. The food is real diner food but veg! Not healthy but delicious. Love their pastries and desserts.
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Christinacone
Points +82
AMAZING! - Edit
This place is amazing! Great menu selection, great food, friendly staff. The mac and cheese is delicious, the pancakes are great, the mushroom chickpea burger is excellent. One thing I will note, the desserts are mostly made with coconut based ingredients. It is great that they are trying to avoid nut products for those with allergies, but as someone who doesn't like the taste of coconut, that rules out their desserts for me (and I tried three of them!). That aside, I would order more food instead of dessert!!!!
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madithomps
Points +27
My number 1 - Edit
I love this place. I come here many times a month because the food is too good to resist. Some of my favorites are the zebra frappe, mushroom chickpea burger, stuffed french toast, and the brownie sundae. I always leave here so full. Sometimes the food is a pretty oily so it's definitely not the healthiest choice, but so tasty. Very busy on the weekends and they don't take reservations so you can wait for quite a while sometimes. The service can be great or alright depending who you get.
Read morePros: Amazing food, Many options, Affordable food
Cons: Crowded/long waits, drinks are expensive
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Kittybiscuit
Points +9492
Wow! - Edit
This diner (which looks really cool) is vegan and vegetarian but has lots of vegan options. We visited here twice while staying Boston. We would have been happy to go more if we had the time! We had lunch, shakes, coffee and cakes here. Service was helpful and fast. I really loved my vegan sandwiches (Rueben is great!) and the cakes were just incredible. I strongly recommend the lemon meringue pie and the NY cheesecake. All the cakes were vegan. I would have loved to have tried all the cakes!!
Read morePros: Diner, Refill coffee
Cons: Has eggs for vegetarians. Just go with tofu!
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RosaL
Points +155
10 stars would fit better!! - Edit
OMG, this place is sooooooo great!
Read moreWe are so sad, we've just been three days in Boston and we don't live there!
We went to Veggie Galaxy twice because it was incredibly delicious the first time we've been there.
Altogether, we had the Southwestern Salad (Romaine Lettuce, Black Bean, Shallot & Corn Salsa, Cherry Tomatoes, Fresh Basil & Creamy Chipotle Lime Dressing),
a Shepherd's Pie (Casserole of Quinoa, Button Mushrooms, Peas, Carrots, Corn and Fresh Herbs, topped with Garlic Mashed Potatoes, served with a side of dressed Field Greens),
a Kendall Square Burger (Roasted Red Pepper Puree, Beer Battered Onion Rings, Roasted Garlic Mayo, Baby Arugula), a Davis Square Burger (Green Apples, Grilled Onion Rings, Sweet Potato Mash, Baby Arugula, Mustard), a
Sweet Potato Carrot Cake, and a New York Style Cheesecake with Fresh Berries.
Having a burger you can choose to have a Chipotle Black Bean Patty or a Mushroom Chickpea Patty. You can make it a Cheeseburger as well and they even have vegan cheese! You can build your own burger as well!
Everything was incredibly delicious and we have to say, it's way the best diner we've been in the US! It's a great place I would recommend everybody visiting Boston/Cambridge!!
Thank you so much, Veggie Galaxy - we already miss you!
Pros: Best food ever, Many vegan options, Gluten-free food as well
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christopherko
Points +286
A Must in Boston - Edit
I was totally blown away by this lovely veg diner. Their food was tasty, the staff was lovely, and their music was great. They had TONS of vegan options for meals and desserts, all which were amazing.
Read moreI was fortunate enough to grab one of the last vegan donuts (stuffed with an oreo, no less) and it was honestly one of the best vegan donuts I've had.
If you're in Boston, this place is a much!
Pros: Great prices, Wonderful staff, AMAZING food
Cons: Gets busy for brunch so you can't linger too long
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Swishyskirt
Points +95
Vegan brunch in Boston, YAAAAS - Edit
I go here every year on the Sunday before the Boston Marathon. It is my go-to brunch place.
Read moreI usually go with pancakes, a tofu scramble and some vegan sausages. Everything on the menu is meat-free and everything can be made vegan. The dessert display is mindblowing -- I'm just usually too stuffed to order anything after!
Maybe next year I'll try to save room for dessert...
Pros: Delicious vegan brunch, Fun authentic diner atmosphere, So many options
Cons: Can be very crowded, be prepared to wait
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Sarah P
Points +9016
love it! - Edit
I ate at Veggie Galaxy for the first time in September 2016. I love the vibrant atmosphere and good food. There were plenty of indulgent selections, as well as healthy choices. I had the spiraled zucchini alfredo special. I will be back to try more delicious options next visit!
Read morePros: Everything can be vegan!, Excellent atmosphere and service., Lots of options.
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mustanggirl531
Points +72
Yum - Edit
This is a great restaurant! Have been there for every meal! Really loved their mac and cheese and shepards pie. They also make great shakes which are always a treat as a vegan! Also, love that they serve breakfast all day. Kids thought some of the food was a bit spicy which I understand but it's still great. Their vegan bakery is to die for and we frequently stop in for that and get our birthday cakes there. They have cakes, pies, donuts and muffins...all fabulous! A must try place for vegans in the area!
Read morePros: Great selection, Fantastic bakery, Great atmosphere
Cons: Some items a bit spicy for us
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VeganVegabond
Points +177
Vegan Indulgence - Edit
An interesting contrast to the macrobiotic joint I visited the day before. Whereas that place was all about clean eating, veggie galaxy is pure diner indulgence. For me nostalgia and comfort can add to a sublime eating experience - that is to say, I grew going to diners, drinking milkshakes, and eating fish n chips. Rather than regret I take comfort in the happiness of those albeit less enlightened memories.
Read moreVeggie Galaxy is very popular and I suspect this is so because even if our carnivorous diner experiences are long past. But the memories are so a part of our identities that to be feasting in a diner that serves comforting vegan versions of our childhood favorites is a pleasant experience if not, at least for me, a revelation.
The "Cauli by the Sea" vegan take on fish n chips was fantastic. Even If I only ate a 1/4 of my plate - the old bat seasoned panko battered cauliflower sitting atop a pile of fries was delicious and at once a wonderful trip down memory lane. Likewise for the delicious peanut butter chocolate non dairy milk shake made with fantastic locally sourced vegan ice cream from a nearby all vegan ice cream parlor. So rich and delicious I felt guilty (not really) drinking the whole thing.
We look forward to making Veggie Galaxy an annual celebration of the all America diner (remarkably veganized but loaded with all the wonderful memories of childhood).
Pros: decadent, exceptionally executed vegan versions of
Cons: unsparing on the oil but VG flies the American din
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Worldvegkitchen
Points +1383
Greasy galore - Edit
I know that a veggie diner doesn't mean health eating and I wasn't expecting it to be. However the amount of grease and oil battering the burger made it unpalatable. I enjoyed the potato salad, but can't say that I'll come back to this joint.
Read morePros: vegetarian , vegan, milkshakes
Cons: oil and grease!
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AbcIllinois
Points +21
feels like you're eating all the foods you can't have - Edit
What a fun meal! I'm vegan because of food intolerances. So what An amazing chance to eat vegan mozzarella sticks, vegan Mac and cheese, vegan milkshakes! All delicious! Great hardworking and friendly staff!
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soy_vegana
Points +1211
I Miss Boston.. - Edit
Veggie Galaxy is the absolute best vegan pig-out diner ever. The sandwiches are so delicious and the desserts are unmatched. The brunch was also so amazing, this makes me miss Boston so much more.
Read morePros: So many options, Brunch
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kelwood13
Points +384
My New Favorite - Edit
I absolutely LOVE this place. As a vegan college student, I NEVER get to have frappes or killer sandwiches, but now that I've discovered Veggie Galaxy, I can treat myself every once and awhile. The atmosphere is amazing, especially because I loved old 50's diners as a kid, but now cannot go to very many, as vegan food is pretty much nonexistent there. I can't wait to go back and try everything on the menu (which will probably take a really long time, as it's very extensive)!
Read morePros: Great food, Friendly staff, Awesome atmosphere
Cons: Kind of loud
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Siup
Points +3262
Best vegan cakes in Boston - Edit
I like this place! Tasty food (maybe not the healthiest choice...), nice staff, but especially... Amazing 100% vegan bakery! The cheesecakes are delicious, not to mention all the other cakes and pies! Well done Veggie Galaxy! Your vegan bakery is an inspiration for everybody and another good reason to be a happy vegan!
Read morePros: amazing bakery , nice staff, tasty food
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Tray-C
Points +579
Fun atmosphere, insanely good veg comfort food - Edit
Vegan Mac and cheese at its best paired with vegan dessert? I love this place when I need a vegan junk food fix. Staff is always fun and wicked friendly.
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pistol_pete
Points +391
So Good - Edit
Veggie Galaxy is awesome. The food is incredible, and the majority of the menu is vegan. And whatever isn't, can most likely be made vegan. Even the omelets! Their bakery section is all vegan. Besides that, the staff are really friendly, knowledgeable and helpful, and the vibe is really cool. Read the story on the menu when you visit.
Read moreI'd suggest: a tofu omelet, the pancakes, the Club sandwich, the Davis square burger with the chipotle black bean patty, any of the dinners, any deserts, and a Brown Cow float.
Pros: Really tasty food, Great service, Huge portions
Cons: Not 100% vegan
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AlessandraTaryn
Points +257
Awesome old school place!! - Edit
Love the old school diner style, our server was really sweet & funny & the food was delicious, just as I expected! Everything's vegan unless stated, many vegetarian substitutions. Need to come back before I leave town!!!
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Vegan Vagabond
Points +5604
This place rocks - Edit
The atmosphere is of a old school diner and the menu is pretty much all of the favored diner foods, but everything is vegetarian and mostly vegan. They have an extensive breakfast menu with tofu omelettes and stuffed French toast. They have great sandwiches, burgers, and a lot of vegan desserts. This is a must visit in Boston.
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rakesh_yadav
Points +81
Good food - Edit
Very nice sandwiches and burgers. The staff is very friendly. The chocolate cake is a must have. They have many meat-replacement options. People with any food preference can enjoy it.
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