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
KiwiLimette
Points +1703
Incredible - Edit
I ordered a breakfast sandwich with just egg which basically was a burger and I loved it!!! It was too much but I kept eating because it was so good. My waitress was lovely she convinced me to order an Oreo cake which honestly was really bad😄but maybe I'm just not used to American cakes, it was very sour (like cream cheese).
Read morePros: Maaaany vegan options , Very delicious , Friendly staff
Cons: Bad cake :D
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Jessr116
Points +630
Best Vegan Food in Boston - Edit
Okay, I absolutely love love love Veggie Galaxy. They have hands down the best vegan food in the area, it's truly amazing. I believe everything (if not almost everything) can be made vegan! It's been a while since I've been here for dining in but the take out program is really well put together and the food almost just as good as if you were sitting down at the restaurant to eat. The online menu very clearly labels vegan by default vs vegan options. I love the mozzarella sticks and the chickn strips. The mac n stack is my go to meal, especially when I kinda want pancakes or waffles but I also don't want breakfast. The mac n cheeses are all delicious and breakfast all day is wonderful. The shakes are amazing and the all vegan bakery is heavenly!!! The pastries are soooo good. Veggie Galaxy will forever be one of my favorite spots in the Boston area and it has been so fun watching them expand and grow over the years. Your non-vegan friends will love it too, it's all so delicious.
Read morePros: incredible food options, so tasty!, wonderful atmosphere, super friendly staff
Cons: can be pricey, gets extremely busy during peak hours
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GJaen1
Points +209
LOVE - Edit
Absolutely love this place. All entrees I’ve tried have been incredible and things are reasonably priced. Best vegan eatery in Cambridge
Read morePros: Almost all items vegan , Veggie items easily veganized , Ton of great vegan desserts/shakes
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ShuTteRxRoN
Points +90
Good food - Edit
As a non vegan w a vegan girlfriend the food claps
Read morePros: Everything
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happy.vegan
Points +63
BEST vegan breakfast!! - Edit
This place is the best for vegan breakfast/diner food!!! Everything on the menu can be made vegan and lots of GF options as well! 10/10 recommend
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JessicaAnneWood
Points +86
Best chickpea “tuna” eva. - Edit
Love this spot right by MIT. Delicious coffee, excellent vegan sandwich with crunchy cole slaw on the side- highly recommend!
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kogundele
Points +150
*chef's kiss* - Edit
Love this place. Everything can be made vegan
Read morePros: Tons of vegan options, Staff are friendly
Cons: Long wait time, maybe call ahead
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XOXO
Points +2002
Delicious junk food. Can I get double? Extra? More? - Edit
4.5 Yes, give me more. Yes, not very healthy but whatever. :D
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-11-07
Cons: You better like coconut if you you ask for shakes, Tempeh bacon came with banana aftertaste
PhyllisE
Exactly!
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Shaygrover
Points +43
My favorite vegan restaurant - Edit
I cant even begin to describe how amazing this restaurant is. Literally the best comfort food and the staff is amazing.
Read morePros: vegan
Cons: parking
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Soul2Soul Educare
Points +1102
Delicious Comfort food - but not very healthy vegetarian - Edit
If you're looking for a fun vegetarian restaurant but not a healthy one, this one is for you! There is serve a lot of comfort foods here. Here's what we had:
Read more1. Boozy Frappe - Any Port in the Storm - which contained Ruby Port, Chocolate & Strawberry Ice Cream - yummy and fattening - but couldn't taste the booze much.
2. Buffalo Chick'n Mac & Cheese - macaroni with 3-Cheese Sauce, topped with Buffalo Seitan Chick'n - it was a little bit on the bland side - the buffalo chik'n was nice.
3. Poutine - Thin Cut Fries with Wisconsin Cheese Curds and Gravy - it was okay - I've had better poutine.
4. Chick'n & Waffles - House-made Seitan Chick'n on a Waffle, served with Maple Syrup and Southern Gravy. This wasn't too shabby.
The vibe was happening. It was a bit of wait to get a table. The service was not very friendly - polite and curt.
I would eat here only when I am craving fatty comfort veggie food.
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GrassMommy
Points +65
Best brunch+ dinner spot - Edit
Veggie Galaxy is my go to place when branching with my non-veg friends. They offer dairy like cheese, eggs and milk. (Vegetarian/Vegan restaurant) Breakfast and dinner are served all day. Amazing mimosas!! Everything can be made vegan. Mac and cheez bites are the best!!! My non-veg friends always fall in love with them hehe. I have been coming her for about 3 years and the food and service is always excellent.
Read moreAlso their frappes are delicious 😩❤️
Pros: Nice Vibe, Excellent food, Good portions
Cons: No reservations
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emacduff095
Points +322
Favorite Breakfast Spot - Edit
Anytime I am in Boston I stop here for breakfast.
Read morePros: Everything can be made vegan , Comfort food , Huge menu
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Tamy
Points +3397
Fatty for the sake of it - Edit
I will preface this by saying that I am not a junk food lover. Still, a friend invited me to veggie galaxy for her birthday, so off we went.
Read moreIt is hard to find something even remotely health on the menu. I ended up settling for the portobello sandwich on rye bread. It sounded nice enough, but when it arrived it was bathed in this disgustingly SWEET sauce that tasted kind of like ketchup. I don't remember that being in the menu description of the sandwich, but it ruined the whole thing and made it truly unpleasant to choke down the otherwise unexciting and edible sandwich. My friend ordered a grilled cheese sandwich and that looked ok, though I'd say the bread slices were way too thick for how much cheese was between them. We both ordered the cabbage slaw side and I found the fake mayo/cream they used to have an unpleasant after taste and again, it was way too sweet. Cabbage slaw should not be able to compete with dessert. Overall, I would not recommend this place at all. The food was fatty just for the sake of it rather than to add flavor or enjoyment. The menu is not at all creative and just features seitan or tofu in different incarnations. The place itself is nice and has a fun vibe, but they really need to rethink their food.
Pros: Ambiance, Friendly staff
Cons: Unhealthy, Everything was sweet
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eva.breiland
Points +124
do yourself a favor and go here!!! - Edit
so so so good. we had one night in cambridge and came here for dinner. we were so impressed that we came back for breakfast the next morning. new favorite restaurant of all time.
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vegancatlady77
Points +1355
Meh - Edit
It has been a few yrs since I have been to Veggie Galaxy. I went today with my husband and I honestly remember it being a lot better. I ordered a cheesesteak and onion rings, the onion rings were totally flavorless and im 90% sure there was regualr cheese on my sandwich and not vegan cheese. I asked the server and she said it was vegan, but it just looked off to me so I ended up not eating it. My husband had the buffalo chix sandwich and said it was ok. The oreo cheesecake was really good.
Read morePros: Anything can be made vegan, Outdoor seating area which is nice, Fairly priced
Cons: Not impressed with the food
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EmmaMacPhail
Points +111
The best. - Edit
No matter where I go, how far I travel, I will always consider Veggie Galaxy to be my favorite place to go for a vegan meal. Their menu is huge, and everything can be made vegan upon request. They have a weekly rotating blue plate special that is always exciting and worth trying. The staff is so friendly and kind and they go above and beyond to make sure you are happy with your order. If you are visiting Boston/Cambridge, this is a must visit!
Read morePros: Everything can be made vegan, Frequent rotating additions to menu, Friendly staff
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ThomasWolfe
Points +230
I Liked It - Edit
The Galaxy Burger was by far the best thing I ordered, and I got the vegan version. Great outdoor seating. Biscuits and sausage gravy left a little to be desired though. Overall great place.
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Rebecca__rebec
Points +49
Always my fav spot in Boston - Edit
I love Veggie Galaxy and all of their options. They never disappoint!
Read morePros: Lots of options, great service
Cons: sat in the sun , busy
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kumabocha
Points +98
A Staple! - Edit
I’ve been visiting Veggie Galaxy since I was in high school. Def a pillar in the veg community in Cambridge! Worth a visit every time, especially with rotating weekly specials and desserts!
Read morePros: Great vegan selection
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jaymich
Points +28
One of the best vegan diner experiences you’ll have in New England. - Edit
I probably grab VGal once or twice a week, and the hour drive is always worth it. Their food is great, the desserts are classic and their staff is one of a kind. They’ve had to make some adjustments due to the pandemic and have been troopers the entire way through. Cannot recommend enough.
Read morePros: Everything can be made vegan , A little pricey, but you get a lot for your buck, Their sriracha aioli is out of this world.
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jordeco
Points +498
My Omni family loves it! - Edit
I always get the Mac and cheeze, but the menu has lots of options! Kinda heavy/greasy food but delicious! Not for a health nut, but very tasty!
Read morePros: Everything can be made vegan
Cons: Still dairy & eggs on the menu , Pricey
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kdowning
Points +329
Awesome restaurant! - Edit
Great restaurant with great food and people! Curbside pickup was so seamless and everything was so simple to get vegan, which I appreciated. Everything was delicious, and the jelly donut was one of the best I’ve had. Definitely try this place!
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j3001
Points +83
You MUST eat here! - Edit
VeggieGalaxy is the quintessential diner. But it's vegetarian/vegan. (anything that's not already vegan can be made vegan. And ALL the incredible deserts are fully vegan).
Read moreThe atmosphere is funky and cool, but still warm and inviting even to older, uncool people like me.
I particularly love the BLT (the "B" is seitan). It comes with either fries, or their homemade potato chips, which are outstanding.
Once I find something I love, I rarely deviate. However, I've tried a few other things, too and they were wonderful, as well.
This IS diner food, so while vegan, it's still greasy and fattening, so it's probably best I don't live right next door or I'd be eating there every day.
During COVID, they've been open for take-out only, but they've put together a system for ordering & pickup that is very smooth and easy. I miss the ambiance of the place and look forward to dining in again when that is possible.
This place is definitely a must! Even my omni friends have liked it when I've dragged them in.
Pros: Delicious diner food, incredible vegan deserts, Very friendly and helpful staff
Cons: They ain't nothin' bad here to write about.
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Francourt
Points +202
The Best Restaurant in Boston - Edit
I have tried just about everything on the menu and nothing ever disappoints! I can (and will) sing praise for Veggie Galaxy every single chance I get!
Read moreThe frappes are thick and delicious! The sandwiches are incredibly satisfying and the vegan cheese sauce is to die for! I always keep a quart of it in my fridge at home!
If you’ve never been, Veggie Galaxy is a MUST TRY. Please do yourself a favor and stop it, the mac & cheese is extremely popular, but my personal favorite is the breakfast burrito!
Additionally, the staff is always polite and will bend over backwards to be accommodating! A wonderful environment and incredible food!
Pros: Vegan Frappes, Friendly Staff, Affordable
Cons: Serves cheese (but everything can be made vegan)
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ivan_the_mad_
Points +98
A mixed bag, and definitely not for a health nut - Edit
If you’re a veg purely for health reasons, this place is probably not for you. We ordered a Rachel sandwich - very tasty and the first sandwich that had seitan taste exactly like meat. I would say even impossible/beyond burgers don’t taste as close as this does. However, it was super greasy so not something I would eat on a reg basis.
Read moreAlso got mozzarella sticks per others’ reviews, would rate them 3/5. Close but not gooey like real moz stix.
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CarolineThompson
Points +19
Hit or miss - Edit
I’ve been going to veggie galaxy for years now. It’s great because all the vegan options. The only thing about veggie galaxy is, there menu is so hit or miss! At first I thought I was being picky, but many people I’ve talked to agree. You have to know the certain good things to order there before you go, or else you risk getting a subpar meal. Overall, I like veggie galaxy and would still go, I just think what I’ve mentioned is important to note ❤️
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options
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jalisamarie15
Points +462
Yay for Veggie Galaxy! - Edit
I love that everything can be made vegan. If you’re looking for healthy food, you may not want to go here, but if you’re looking for indulgent vegan diner food.. this is a must!
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