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
baruchadam
Points +422
Decent, but overrated - Edit
Well conceived, but poorly executed dishes. Spaced out help (slightly less than competent).
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Phizzi
Points +92
Sassy Diner Feel, best desert selection in town - Edit
The food here is generally good, with a few things done excellently. The two great items that make this location special, though, are the vegan milkshakes and the vegan deserts (all of them are vegan, you don't have to sort through). In fact, the "cheesecake" here is truly the best vegan cheesecake I've ever had, and easily good enough to put out for your unsuspecting friends.
Read moreThat, and this is probably the most kid friendly veg/vegan restaurant in Boston. Having only the options of "use the floor or go home" it's a great relief to come here and find a fold out changing table, easily reachable trash, and automatic sinks in both bathrooms (because men change diapers too).
Pros: Deserts, Changing tables, Gluten free items
Cons: loud when crowded, may have to ask about eggs and cheese, occasional long waits for a table
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Healthy Mama
Points +79
Amazing Food - Edit
Popped in for a late dinner and my entire family was thrilled with this cafe. The food was tasty and well made and the decor was casual and fun. The only drawback was our incredibly slow server. I even had to walk up to the counter to let her know we were ready to order.
Read moreI was hesitant to eat so late since that usually means I don't get much sleep. But, their food was light and healthy and I slept like a baby that night.
Pros: Delicious Food, Fun Decor, Centrally Located
Cons: Slow Server, Hard to Find
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missmanda
Points +119
Good Pizza but Long Wait - Edit
I had the classic margarita pizza and the broccoli curry pizza combo. It was good and vegan pizza is always a nice treat, but I came with seven other people and it took about an hour to get us our food. Even getting the drinks took way too long, considering there was only one other table of people in the restaurant.
Read morePros: good for vegans and non-vegans alike
Cons: slow service
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JamesCross
Points +45
Good, but can take a while - Edit
I enjoy the food at veggie galaxy, but there is frequently a wait for a table - I guess that's a good sign though. The prices can be a bit steep, and you have to order the right items as it can be hit or miss.
Read moreIf you get anything with vegan cheese, ask for Daiya instead of the house "chez" as it's a sauce that really isn't very good.
The service has been prompt and polite each time I visit, and I have never received the wrong food or item.
The bakery is 100% vegan, which is great, but some of the desserts can be bad. My friend had one and said it was far too salty, though I have had good luck with my desserts so far.
Pros: Almost anything can be veganized, Good service, All-vegan bakery
Cons: Wait for a table, Some items are sub par
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Raesock
Points +679
I wish it was better - Edit
I wanted to love this place. I really did. As a vintage enthusiast I love to visit a diner and usually can't find much on the menu to get. This place should have been a home run! It was cute inside, but the experience was not good, starting with our terrible waitress. She was very slow with EVERYTHING. Left every dirty dish we had on our (small) table for the entire meal, and was rude when we asked if we could get the garlic mayo on a sandwich vegan. The whole place is vegetarian, but they serve eggs, cheese, milk...so one would assume that things like mayo are probably not vegan because they aren't labeled at all. Apparently all their sauces are,even though the menu says nothing about it, and we were idiots to ask (very nicely) about it. Her attitude really annoyed me. I got a vegan milkshake and it was the consistency of chocolate milk. Very disappointing. Maybe it melted because the waitress took so long to bring it to me. I DID really like my dinner, I got the Caul of the Sea which is cauliflower dipped in some kind of batter and deep fried. It comes with fries, so a vegan version of fish and chips. It was very good! My husband got the reuben and said it was acceptable, not spectacular. We shared a piece of Boston Creme Pie that was pretty good. We won't be back. I'm only giving it a three because I did really love the cauliflower.
Read morePros: diner vibe, all vegan desserts, caul of the sea
Cons: service, confusing menu, service
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ehendrix6
Points +30
I used to love this place... - Edit
My girlfriend and I have eaten here at least 10 times. The first few times we ate here, we loved it. The food was good, if a bit uncreative, and we enjoyed the ambiance. I can't eat gluten, so I appreciate their extensive gluten free menu.
Read moreThe last few times we've eaten here, we were not impressed. The food was still pretty good, but the service and ambiance have slipped. The last time we ate here, it wasn't very busy. Even so, our server took forever to come take our order and then left us uninformed about the status of our food for at least an hour. The music was also pretty irritating; I think it may have been death metal.
Overall, I don't think we'll be going back.
Pros: good food, decent prices
Cons: bad service, bad ambiance, very noisy
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coling
Points +129
Over rated - Edit
Came here with open mind left with closed one, food is over priced for what is really a veggie burger place, we could not talk as the music was cranked right up to pain territory, staff are quite pleasant though ,, be warned as in most of USA the price on the menu is dishonest and deceptive. I come from Australia where the price listed is the final price but here the price does not include the various taxes then you must tip 18%? so you think it is reasonable at first glance but no. Actually more $$ than Australia where staff are paid twice the wages in USA so who gets the money anyway galaxy is quite average in food and I actually had a better veggie burger at Burger King the next day
Read morePros: Seating, Staff, Drinks
Cons: Price , Valua, Taste
JamesCross
There's nothing dishonest or deceptive about the price. It's just a different system. Also, 20% is a good tip, 25% if they did really well. Less than 20% if they didn't do well. Waitstaff get about $3-4 an hour from the restaurant in most cases and then rely on tips to make up the rest of their wage, so I agree that's not a great system (they could just be paid and not need tips), but saying it's dishonest is simply silly. You just weren't aware that things are done differently here in the states, so calling the restaurant (or any restaurant) out and saying they're dishonest is slander.
Read morecoling
Not slander but Anything in any country where prices are not clearly and precisely stated and that includes taxes is misleading did nothave any problem in Europe Turkey, Israel or China , still question why if staff are willing to accept sub standard wages why are prices so high , I just was making people aware that this us practice is poor customer experience, and I still feel the food was boring
Read morePhizzi
We have had very different travel experiences. I know of very few places in the world where taxes are included in the listed price of food, and while tipping is different in the US it's also different throughout the world (say, in Canada where tax is high but tips are lower, or Egypt, where tax is low but good tips are often expected).
Read moreOregon has no sales tax, and a ton of very good street food (tips are not as expected because there is less "service"). You might stop there if you need to feel less out of your element.
coling
must be our good fortune re menu prices, to go to Spain, Israel, Holland,France,Switzerland,Germany Turkey,Canada, China,Japan, and most of them more than once and I have a memory all have menus that quotes the price in total. Cant recall such angst in Canada Anyway I don't care, and will be in USA 4th time this year and as per the local friends will grapple with what taxes and the final price will be, BUT still don't see why I should give any tip for very mediocre service regardless how pleasant I can be, the staff expect it regardless. but if I feel service and the food is mediocre I will say. so. fact is how hard is it for a cafe owner to clearly show the prices incl taxes or at least on the menu state the taxes involved, my original review and lets remember this is a review area for food, the food was poor and the end price was quite a bit higher than in Australia where wait staff actually have a minimum wage of $16 -20 an hour so who is getting the money???
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mmmscott
Points +71
it was okay - Edit
We were hoping this place would be really good. the coffee was fair. the hash browns were awful per my husband so I didn't try mine. I had the tofu omelet. it was greasy. too much oil. my toast was stale too. my tea was excellent. my husband who is not vegan did not like his omelet. said it had no taste. I had the vegan cinnamon roll and it was pretty good. I loved having lots of options.
Read morePros: lots of vegan options, great location
Cons: expensive, not much taste, too greasy
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frozencemetery
Points +28
I must be confused - Edit
The food was good, though I think this location might be undersized for the demand it attempts to cater toward. None of it was particularly novel, though, and as it was on the expensive side we have not been back.
Read morePros: replicates diner feel well, good food
Cons: quite crowded, expensive
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Babette
Points +2113
My favorite spot in Boston - Edit
I fell in love with Veggie Galaxy and went there twice in a row. The menu is extensive, pretty much everything can be made vegan, and all desserts are vegan... you rarely get to see such a large selection of decadent desserts.
Read moreI highly recommend :
-The fish n' chips
-The Boston Cream Pie
Pros: Nice staff, Nice vibe, Desserts!!!
Cons: Sometimes you have to wait
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adc1984
Points +72
Great - Edit
Great vegetarian diner with a lot (possibly all can be customised) of vegan options.
Read morePros: Vegan, Good location
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joelrama
Points +71
great food and style - Edit
Interestingly they don't stress it on the menu but anything can be veganized. Great tofu omelets. House cheese didn't have much flavor.
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Alliz
Points +51
A Reliable Place to Eat - Edit
4 stars for food taste/variety
Read more3 stars for value for money
5 stars for customer service
Definitely on the pricier side of vegan dining in Boston with a spin on diner style food. The menu variety is vegan friendly, but you must ASK for substitutes.
I prefer to stop there for a personal coffee/cake moment with a book than take on a full meal, but if you are willing to buy a meal, go for the burgers!
Great place to stop on a lunch break and dash for the No.1 bus back to Boston. Always a reliable place to eat....
Pros: Great vegan bakery, Tasty/healthy fast food, Genuinly friendly staff
Cons: Pricey main dishes, Terrible name
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BostonVegan
Points +417
Great comfort food - Edit
Had an excuse to eat at Veggie Galaxy again. Where else can a vegan get a "milk" shake and an omelet? Everything was delicious. My sister had the mac & cheese; someday I plan to get that (the vegan version). We were at the counter and the cooks were fun to chat with. They paid special attention to us and we appreciated that.
Read morePros: Great comfort food, Cool diner vibe, Terrific wait staff
Cons: Easy to eat unhealthy (but hey ...)
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warmstorage
Points +242
Fun tasty filling diner food - Edit
This place is great. I went four times in five days in town (honestly, though, Cambridge is pretty crappy for vegan food, which is part of why I came here so often.)
Read moreA busy, crowded place with a wait during peak hours. As others have noted, it's diner food, but delicious.
I definitely wish they were 100% vegan, but in Cambridge, beggars can't be choosers. And the bakery itself is 100% vegan
if you're hyper strict about your veganism, you'd probably need to worry a bit about cross-contamination of cooking and prep surfaces (but this is true of many restaurants I've been to and worked in.)
The breakfast options for vegans are out of this world: tofu omlettes, tofu eggs, tons of creative toppings, house-made vegan cheeze, housemade seitan chorizo, house pickled onions, and on, and on. We both loved the stuffed french toast. Honestly, I loved every single thing I had in four meals, and cleaned my plate each time.
Every time I asked if something is vegan or can easily be made vegan, it was. already vegan, even things which sounds like they aren't (think aioli.) Everything on the menu is, or can be made, vegan, without the usual substitute-out-the-richness-and-flavor problem at non veg* restaurants.
I didn't find any of my food in four meals to be excessively greasy, but c'mon, you're going to a place that expressly holds itself out as a diner: it's not health food.
Prices are totally reasonable for Cambridge, and the Central Square area.
The employees to a one were pleasant and great. The kitchen crew working in the wide open kitchen are hustling and hauling ass all the time: the counter is a great place to sit for some serious cooking action!
I'll definitely go back, again and again!
Pros: delicious, creative, tons of vegan options
Cons: not entirely vegan
BostonVegan
Agree that for a college town, Cambridge is weak on vegan food. But did you try out Life Alive, a few blocks away from Veggie Galaxy? It's vegetarian but most things are vegan already and just about everything can be made vegan. This could give you a little variety, and Life Alive is healthier. (Don't get me wrong, I love Veggie Galaxy too!)
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futurefossils
Points +349
Love this place, especially the bakery - Edit
I had to ask twice at the bakery, "Everything here is vegan?" YES, everything! And everything was delicious. The diner itself is vegetarian, but you can veganize any plate! I got a vegan baked mac and cheese, I could have eaten a bucket of this stuff.
Read moreI am a huge fan of breakfast food, but I was more or less disappointed in their french toast. All in all, the place is great. I have a great time every time I stop by there and the staff is always very friendly.
Wish the place would just go all vegan already!
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smerdmann
Points +32
Amazing Vegan Bakery - Edit
Haven't had a chance to get a meal here yet, but the baked goods are delicious (chocolate peanut butter cake is a must). All vegan. Prices are fair, although not cheap.
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lfusfeld
Points +342
Delicious - Edit
Their tofu omelet and other vegan eggs are the best I've had anywhere. Nice dessert selection too. I wish they would serve only vegan food and am not impressed that the eggs thy use are "cage free".
Read moreThe staff was super nice - all of them. Would definitely go again for brunch.
Pros: Vegan eggs, Desserts, Nice staff
Cons: Eggs from chickens and milk from cows offered
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slithers
Points +709
Almost Secretly Vegan - Edit
I really wish this place was all-vegan, but for a non-vegan place, they're pretty darn vegan-friendly. Nearly anything on the menu can be made vegan and many items are "naturally" vegan including stuff you wouldn't expect like garlic mayo, cabbage slaw and ice cream/milk-shakes (all their ice cream comes from FoMu, the vegan ice cream place in Allston).
Read moreThey are not vegan, however, and have many egg and cheese options (as well as cow milk/creamer for coffee) which I'm sure is good for their business, but is not for the animals, sadly.
Breakfast-wise, I really like their stuffed french toast (naturally vegan) and have enjoyed the vegan version of their omelet and "egg and cheese" sandwhich, although I get nervous about possible mistakes (which has never happened).
Lunch-wise, I've had the various sandwiches such as The Club (naturally vegan), vegan-version of Reuben as well as the build your own burger and found them decent, if unexciting. They seem to veer towards the sour flavors, which is not my palette, but my non-vegan girlfriend loves that stuff.
Dinner-wise, I like the vegan-version of the baked Mac & Cheese. Their french fries are excellent and their onion rings are decent (yes, greasy, as one other reviewer mentioned, but what do you expect from fresh-fried onion rings?).
I wish they had more greens (e.g., they don't have broccoli, green peppers, kale or spinach) and I sometimes leave there having enjoyed my meal, but feeling over-starched (like I overindulged on bread or potato chips).
Their bakery is AMAZING. I am very happy to have a high-quality all-vegan bakery (with so many open hours) in the Greater Boston area. I especially like any of their creme pies. I think their cinnamon buns are not as good as Peace o' Pie used to have, but everything else is quite excellent. If I was only rating the bakery, they would definitely get 5 stars from me (and restaurant might get 3, but combined, we'll go with 4).
I've found the staff helpful and knowledgeable (especially about what is vegan).
P.S. If you love vegan diner food, definitely check out Champs Family Bakery (like veggie galaxy but all-vegan and with more greens and Latin options) in Brooklyn, NY.
Pros: amazing bakery (all-vegan desserts!), tons of vegan options, good atmosphere (staff, decor)
Cons: charges extra for tofu substitution, some vegan items not labeled (mayo)
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Jim23
Points +82
Great diner food - Edit
Visited Veggie Galaxy while I was on holiday from Australia, so it was great to be able to experience that classic American diner style food but with a vegetarian twist.
Read moreMy girlfriend and I shared some of the sandwiches, and they were both very tasty and were generous serving sizes.
The only slightly negative thing was how busy the restaurant was, meaning we had to wait a while for a seat. But overall, I felt that this added to the atmosphere of the meal as it was buzzing and everyone there seemed to be having a good time.
The staff were very helpful and was all round good experience, I will try to make it back next time I am over there.
Pros: Great sandwiches, Helpful staff, Large portions
Cons: Very busy
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Lamartel
Points +38
One of my favorite restaurants! - Edit
I love Veggie Galaxy. It has a great classic diner feel and is 100% Vegetarian. They are able to make anything Vegan as well and all of there desserts are Vegan! My favorite meal is the Beer Battered Tofu.
Read morePros: Vegan Options, Vegan Desserts, Atmosphere
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SilverCrescent
Points +53
Delicious - Edit
I recently found myself in Cambridge and decided to have dinner at Veggie Galaxy based on reviews I had read. I must say I did not regret it. The food was delicious. While my meat eater fiance did not particularly like his BLT, I thought it was delicious. I ordered for myself, a Kendall Square burger. For the actual patty you can choose between a blackbean burger or a mushroom chickpea burger. I choose the blackbean and the combination was perfect. The side of potato salad could have had a little more flavor, but the dessert more than made up for it. I got the brownie sundae and it was the most scrumptious brownie sundae I have ever had. My fiance got the chocolate cheesecake which he devoured. The restaurant itself looks clean and contemporary. The staff did leave a bit to desire however. Our waiter never even asked us if we wished to order drinks. Still, that ended up saving us money since we probably would have had he asked. The kitchen staff was quick to make our food however so that was a plus.
Read morePros: Good food, Decent value, contemporary vibe
Cons: distracted unattentive staff
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iwilldeny
Points +178
great place! - Edit
I really enjoyed this place. Went there twice on my trip to Boston. Nice space, and delicious food. They have some seriously good looking desserts in a spinning case. They make their own hot sauce which was very good.
Read moreThe restaurant is vegetarian but I think they can make anything on the menu vegan. All the desserts are vegan.
Pros: tofu omelets , homemade hot sauce, vegan desserts
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Joelle81
Points +31
Great food and value - Edit
I absolutely love the vegan eggs benedict. I also love the veggie burgers. All the deserts are really amazing. My favorites are the lemon meringue pie and the coconut ice cream with taza chocolate.
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veganamanda
Points +251
Pretty good - Edit
When I walked in it was nice to see a new shiny vegan restaurant. It looks like a old diner inside. We went around 2 PM on a Sunday and there was quite a wait. I was dying to try the stuffed french toast - vanilla nut vegan cream cheese, topped with caramelized banana butter, strawberry basil sauce, and maple syrup. Sadly, it didn't live up to my expectations. The cream cheese just wasn't as great as I hoped. They had tons of desserts that are all vegan, I will come back and try again, as I really want to love this place!
Read morePros: lots of vegan options, bakery
Cons: wait
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Richard Myers
Points +770
A Real Diner Look And Feel - Edit
We went for dinner and enjoyed the atmosphere and the food. Three of us had the Smoked Reuben and the fourth had The Club. The food was very good although not light and I should not have ordered the side of fries since it left no room for any of the bakery goods. Lots of interesting beers to chose from. We returned the next morning for breakfast which was good but I did enjoy the dinner more. The service on both occasions was very friendly and helpful.
Read morePros: Very clean, Good food, Good service
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