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Primarily a take-out Jamaican food restaurant with two booths for seating, near UMass Memorial. Plastic utensils provided. Order and pick up at the counter. Daily changing menu with dishes such as vegan pepper steak, BBQ chunks, curried chicken, rice, vegetable stew, cabbage, soup, patties. The combo plate comes with all of the day's selections. Street parking. Open Wed-Sat 12:00pm-7:00pm.
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157 Belmont St (at Rte 9), Worcester, Massachusetts, USA, 01608
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Last update on 05 Feb 2023 by villain
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78 Reviews
First Review by JennF
dockduty
Points +1947
Huge portions, delicious - Edit
I got a little bit of everything for the big plate, and it was enough for 2.5 meals. I'd love to go back!
Read morePros: Huge portions, Variety
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leamarz
Points +30
The best of the best - Edit
I’ve heard about this place from many friends and I finally went in to try and wowowowow I had high expectations and they exceeded them. The staff was warm and welcoming and the food… It is the best vegan food I’ve ever had. It’s worth the trip!
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HandsOffMyHummus
Points +495
Ask for a little bit of everything - Edit
Little hole in the wall with food that you will CRAVE. Completely vegan and absolutely delicious. If you ask for a bit of everything, they'll turn your meal into a sort of sampler platter for the same price. Outstanding. Limited seating available, but you can always take it to go for a nice picnic at Green Hill Park or down by the water.
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DebraBanksCuadro
Points +16
Absolutely delicious! - Edit
I got a plate with a sampling of everything on the day's menu. Perfection! And it was so much food! (I got a large.) The vegan beef patty was also delicious. This was my first time visiting, and I already can see that this will be a regular spot for me.
Read morePros: Seasoned to perfection! Generous portions.
Cons: Not the most attractive building/location
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kashmir_stg
Points +479
Amazing vegan food!! - Edit
Small, hole-in-the-wall, 100% vegan takeout. We got the large plate and it was plenty and then some!
Read moreWith the large plate, we got a little of everything and brown rice but you can opt for white rice. No rice is a $2.00 charge. We have pepper “steak”, chick’n curry, BBQ beef, collard greens, black beans, veggie stew, man n cheez, pickled cabbage (delicious!), sweet/sour curry or something. I should have taken a picture of the board.... whatever they gave me, every single item was great. We also ate a Jamaican beef patty that was super flaky and savory. They had other patty options like pumpkin, lentil, veggie, and chick’n at $4.75 a pop. Worth it!
Any time I go through Wormtown (Worcester Mass) I’ll be stopping here.
Pros: 100% vegan, LARGE PORTIONS , Black-owned business
Cons: No parking, Busy street
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AriannaRoseNickerson
Points +13
Great food - Edit
Great food and strong flavors even for those who are not vegan or vegetarian.
Read morePros: Lots of food, Great service
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SoncereaHawkins
Points +13
So good I cried! - Edit
The food smelled and tasted amazing. Comfort food without the coma! I'm going back.
Read morePros: Great flavors, options, friendly, fast, fresh
Cons: NONE
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KatieBergstrand-Span
Points +28
Jamaican Vegan DELICIOUSNESS! - Edit
Flavor was great. Staff was friendly. Food was really good.
Read morePros: Flavor was AMAZING!!, Generous portions
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kyoungbird
Points +2366
Yummy food - Edit
Great stop on our way to NH. Delicious food. Large portions
Read morePros: Vegan!
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TheQueenandherStaffy
Points +18
Amazing!!! - Edit
The best for I've had since I moved to Worcester!!!! Definitely worth the wait!!! The jerk plantain patties are addictive!!!
Read morePros: All vegan.
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SeciliaFeliz
Points +59
Jamaican Food Heaven - Edit
Such at great little restaurant with big plates and amazing flavor! Drove from CT about an hour and a half but it was totally worth it! Had a little bit of everything and it was so flavorful and hit the spot! You literally can eat for two days off the large plate and its still amazing the second day! My Husband and Kids loved it!! Actually headed back up there today and we can't wait!
Read morePros: Its all vegan! Its delicious! There's big plates! , The staff is super sweet and helpful!
Cons: Absolutely none! The drive is worth it!
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CoreyMoses
Points +187
Very tasty big sampler plate - Edit
I’d highly recommend this Jamaican/bbq influenced restaurant. Greatly tasty flavored proteins. Soul food sides. Well priced for the huge portion sizes. I will certainly be a frequent customer!
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770veg
Points +4353
Positive Vibrations - Edit
This restaurant is a no glory, mostly take out Jamaican style place. You have two options in sizes medium (which is pretty big) and large (which is really big) that you can fill any way you choose with the variety of proteins, grains, and veg that they have on the menu. They also offer a variety of Jamaican patties. We went with a large, which was way more than 2 people could finish and lasted for a second meal. We had the "beef" and "chicken" patties which were totally scrumptious. This was our first time having Jamaican food and it was so flavorful and delicious. On top of all that their proprietors were extremely kind and had good vibes. The music was playing Bob Marley tunes and there were inspirational quotes and pictures throughout. A really great cultural and culinary experience.
Read morePros: Delicious food, cheap, positive vibrations
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AndreaC
Points +61
Delicious - Edit
There are so many reasons why I love this place, I could mention a few, like the quality and taste of each option, only the fact they are plant based is a major one, they have a simple menu, and that's all they need to create a nourishing comfort food without the high calorie. That's all you need at any occasion.
Read morePros: All vegan options
Cons: None
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Sylenaid
Points +13
Delicious vegan food - Edit
100% recommend. Excellent place to eat a vegan homemade food.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2019-09-21
Pros: Excellent food, Great price, Delicious
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pineapplesf
Points +16
Amazing - Edit
Best vegan food in Boston, hands down. Could not recommend enough.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options. Friendly.
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VeganKing1093
Points +88
Mac & Cheese - Edit
I would go here weekly if it was closer to Boston. Truly remarkable spot.
Read morePros: All vegan , Affordable , Amazing
Cons: Far from Boston
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RasMario
Points +102
Best vegan in Worcester hands down - Edit
This place is a hidden gem in Worcester. Best vegan in town, you never leave disappointed. I love the bredren Steve (owner) loves what he does and the people he serves. Just recently he added vegan patties to the menu... and here i was thinking the place couldn’t get any better lol. Highly recommend..
Read morePros: 100% Vegan, Affordable , Conscious loving owner
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mark m braunstein
Points +528
great vibes and great food - Edit
With the New England VegFest, Worcester has become a focal point for vegan food & lifestyle. That reason for visiting Worcester occurs only once a year, while for me a year-round reason is the Worcester Art Museum. Yet I somehow neglected to eat at this restaurant that is only one mile away. Repeat, only one mile away from the WAM. Though “on the other side of the RR tracks” or, in this case, of Interstate-290.
Read moreContrary to some other reviewers’ descriptions, the neighborhood is ethnically and racially diverse, meaning one-quarter white, so white honkies such as myself can feel at home here. Agreed, the neighborhood is rundown, but no ghetto. Also, contrary to other reviewers’ comments, the Eastern Av street parking in this residential area is ample and only a few steps away. Though the street is narrow, traffic is uncongested. The two hard resin tables with seating for eight are like in fast food joints, so most customers order takeout. While you might be disappointed by this restaurant’s unpretentious façade and cramped interior, you won’t be disappointed by the welcoming Rasta vibes inside, nor by the food.
Food is served in round aluminum containers for both takeout and eat-in, so don’t come here with a hot date. Do come here for a hot meal. The food is all-vegan. When it opened 11 years ago, Belmont Veg was all-vegan back then too, but not as many people knew the word’s meaning or its tenets, hence its name, “vegetarian.” The choices are plentiful, and the servings are generous and very inexpensive. It is even more inexpensive if for $2 extra you omit the white or brown rice. (If you do want the rice, there is no extra charge for brown rice, as at some Chinese restaurants.)
What is offered is similar to that of a homey restaurant in Kingston, Jamaica, where Steve the chef was born. In 1982, when I ate in Kingston where the Rastas of Kingston eat, there were only four dishes from which to choose. Belmont offers eight or nine fine examples of Jamaican-based cuisine, all thankfully Americanized, which for us honkies means that the spices are very mild.
On par with the food are the vibes. While waiting for their takeout, the locals all seem to know each other, so it’s a party atmosphere, even when I was there at 2pm in the afternoon. Tell the servers you are a longtime vegan, and they will treat you royally. Tell them you are from out-of-town (in my case, 75 miles away), and they will make you feel right at home. I'll be back!
Pros: the food, the vibes, the inexpensive prices
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isaacsaadi
Points +286
WOW WOW WOW!! - Edit
The food here is absolutely out of this world!! The Mac and cheese, the bbq and steak seitain, the curry!!!! Ugh and the collord greens everything is just perfect!!! The owners are so friendly too!! YOU NEED TO COME HERE!! I still dream about this food! I ate the big plate all in one sitting.
Read morePros: Big portions , Delicious food, Friendly service
Cons: some of the food is a little bit salty
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CavBernah
Points +67
Caribbean vegan food!! - Edit
I got the pepper steak, Mac and cheese, black beans & white rice... should of just got EVERYTHING this spot is a hidden gem!
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collards
Points +60
Soulful - Edit
Stopped at this place with my family,I'm the only vegan and though they made jokes this restaurant did not disappoint. You pick what you want on your plate- greens, beans , baked beans, fake meats and mac n cheese. Worth the stop !
Read morePros: Cozy food , Vegan menu
Cons: Small shop, maybe 3 tables
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emdotjaydot
Points +28
Best Vegan Food - Edit
If you live in or around worcester and havent tried this place - you are seriously missing out. Loved by meat lovers and vegans alike. Do yourself a favor, and head over for some takeout. Get a large plate, try a little of everything, and enjoy the leftovers.
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pokemaniac386
Points +136
Very flavorful - Edit
Undeniably my favorite vegan restaurant in the northeast! The process wasn’t very streamlined, but the part that matters - the food - was absolutely incredible! So much of the right flavors. My fav mac n cheez since Madison, WI.
Read morePros: Flavor, Customer service
Cons: Atmosphere, Ordering/paying process
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StaceyTrouble
Points +18
delicious - Edit
I ate the whole large plate in 1 sitting. If you don't know me that doesn't seem as crazy as it is. I'm the person who brings my own Tupperware to restaurants because I can never finish a plate. This was so freaking delicious I could not stop eating until it was all in my tummy.
Read morePros: love the plate, you get so many different things!!
Cons: tiny, waited 20ish minutes in line to get take out
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AlexBlakeslee
Points +26
love this place - Edit
Awesome reggae music, good variety, quick, affordable, and best of all it tastes amazing. Big recommendation
Read morePros: everything
Cons: nothing
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PennyWizz
Points +73
Unique "Bit of Everything" - Edit
Really unique hole in the wall vegan joint with good flavors.
Read moreStopped in on the way to CT and rocked a large bowl with pepper "steak", mac n' cheese and collards with brown rice. Everything was good, especially the steak. The mac n' cheese had a bit of a sweeter taste (which I would assume is coconut) and the collards were on point.
A large is big enough for 2 people, so at $15, it's a good deal (you can fill it with anything and evwrything on the menu). Will likely make the trip to try some of the other options.
Parking was a bear, so grab and go!
Pros: Great vegan options
Cons: Parking
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