Vegan-friendly
Lacto
American
Pizza
International
Italian
Fast food
Take-out
Bakery
Gluten-free

Primarily a vegan restaurant (with vegetarian options available upon request) offering a plethora of menu items including seafood, pizzas, ice cream, and more. NOTE: Reported to stop serving food early - please call ahead. Open Tue-Sun 9:30am-8:00pm. Closes seasonally during winter months, usually starting in November.


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47 Reviews

First Review by jordeco

thesandwichgremlin

Points +61

Vegan
20 Sep 2025

Hell yah

Menu is HUGE. Grabbed the fish and chips platter and some cauliflower wings. Everything was delicious. The fish was absolutely wild and everything I’ve been looking for since becoming vegan. The way the wings were battered and then sauced was out of this world. Outdoor seating area is super cute. Loved it here and can’t wait to go back.

Pros: So many options, Food tasted great , Fast service

hellmouth

Points +36

Vegan
07 Sep 2025

Extensive menu!

beautiful views, rain or shine… and an incredible menu! The owner was so helpful. Many menu options can be made gluten free as well.

Pros: Gluten free options , large menu, beautiful views

ShannonKristen

Points +20

Vegan
06 Sep 2025

Great crab cakes and lobster roll!!

Awesome experience with the food, the location and talking to the owner, Craig. Highly recommend!!

Pros: Crab cakes, Funfetti cake, Atmosphere (on the water)

sam654321

Points +3517

Mostly Veg
21 Aug 2025

Pretty decent

Good place to go and get some comfort food and hang at the beach right across the street!!
I got street corn, clam chowdah,
mozz sticks, clam strip plate, and onion rings.
Everything was pretty tasty.

Updated from previous review on 2025-08-21

smittyballz

Points +60

Vegan
16 Jul 2025

Amazing Vegan Menu!

I used to go to this restaurant when it was located in Norton. The owner is a very nice guy. The food is incredible. They have so many things to choose from. I think they’re considered vegetarian because they have regular ice cream and regular ice cream toppings as well as regular cheese in case somebody walks in not knowing that they are an all vegan restaurant. They obviously have vegan ice cream and vegan pizzas. Yeah there’s nothing on this menu that doesn’t taste good. Highly recommend!

RobertSilverman

Points +428

Vegan
12 Jul 2025

Totally worth going out of my way

Been meaning to get here for years. I miss the flavor of seafood. Owner was very friendly and explained what items were the best and why. Had the steak bomb and the lobster roll. Will definitely go out of my way to stop in next time we are vaguely in the area.

MadisonMaduri

Points +16

Vegan
18 Oct 2024

Terrible Food and Service

Tried here multiple times but every experience was so bland, dry and subpar. That on top of the outrageous price, I've deemed this place a no go. $13 for mozzarella sticks. I also had a weird and rude interaction with the owner, I said my mayo was missing on my sandwich (the menu listed a mayo on the fried chicken sandwich) and he said annoyed 'no that doesn't come with a mayo' and I was like 'well regardless this needs a mato it's too dry' then he shrugs and brings me the mayo. I checked the menu when leaving and yep it listed mayo for that sandwich. Dude is really bizarre.

hannahsf

Points +605

Vegan
11 Oct 2024

So many options!

This is a very cool vegetarian restaurant right by the sea. They have lots of options- vegan versions of things you don’t see very often. We had the lobster roll, crab cakes, and buffalo cauliflower. The lobster roll was mostly just artichoke hearts, but everything else was good. We even took some vegan cheesecake to go!

Brittany.nikki

Points +753

Vegan
01 Sep 2024

Nice View

I've gone both to this restaurant and tried his food while at VEGFEST. The owner is nice, and kind. I loved talking to him about his transition into vegan food, and how he creates the menu items. Mostly, I just love the food at the multiple vegan festivals I see the owner at! Def worth a try!!

Both times I tried the vegan clam chowder, and although I have no reference for what it is supposed to taste like, it def had fishy vibes. I loved it, and got a huge serving which wasn't too expensive! Now I go legit every week for their gluten free falafel sandwhich! I’m addicted.

Updated from previous review on 2023-12-12

Pros: Good clam chowder, BEST FALAFEL

sarahjolie

Points +32

Vegan
19 Aug 2024

Vegan lobster roll was good

I’ve never had a lobster roll before and was excited to try a vegan version. The “lobster” seemed to be made out of hearts of palm and the overall flavor of the sandwich was really good.

MillieBarker

Points +663

Vegan
03 Aug 2024

What a brilliant find

Simple, tasty, no fuss plant-based food. Really friendly staff with a good dairy free ice cream range. Definitely recommend!

Pros: Loads of dishes to choose from, Good location right by the beach

Cons: The inside was quite messy with boxes piled up, Quite pricey for really casual dining

nlhaigh

Points +1028

Vegan
22 Jul 2024

Great lunch spot!

Loved their chickn sandwich. They also tailored the order for my Omni husband. We will be back.

Pros: Friendly staff, Delicious lunch food, Large seating area

Reneeleslie96

Points +252

Vegan
03 Jul 2024

Favorite Spot in Boston Area

This is our favorite spot whenever we come to Boston. It’s a great location right across from Wollaston Beach and has a fantastic selection. The cauliflower wings are the best I’ve ever had! The owner, Craig, is friendly, helpful and a great person to just chat with. We’ve come here multiple times over the past few years and always 100% happy!

Pros: Delicious , Reasonable prices , Great selection

Sofafilms

Points +353

Vegan
29 Jun 2024

Friendly, great location, large menu

My husband and I came here during off-hours so the place was empty. They have an extensive menu. The gentleman that served us was very friendly. I ordered the fish and chips. My husband ordered the lobster roll. Mine came with coleslaw. It was delicious! We both had the brewed hibiscus iced tea. I also ordered the Mediterranean salad for later. They had a lovely outdoor seating section overlooking the water. In the evening they were going to feature live music. I would definitely go again and try to sample more from their menu.

Pros: Nice location, Friendly staff, Large menu

JenniferJillHarman

Points +819

Vegan
12 May 2024

Vegan seafood yumminess

When in Boston, it is hard to believe there are not more restaurants with vegan seafood menu options. We were happy to find this place! It is on the water with great views of the city, and it like many other lobster shacks that dot the shoreline. Do not expect fancy, as no shacks ever are. A lot of the menu is fried, just like other shacks along the shore. But they at least offer a diverse set of menu options that are “safe” for PBD folks, and many of the menu items can be made gluten free, which is important to me. While I have recipes for better versions of their lobster roll and clam chowder, it was still tasty and fun to see how another chef/restaurant makes them. The mozzerella sticks were yummy, as was the closeslaw. My husband had the fish and chips which had a nice texture, but could use a little more fish taste with added seaweed.

Updated from previous review on 2024-05-12

Pros: All “safe” for vegans, Many gluten free options, Lots of vegan baked goods and breakfast options

ReneeGrudzien

Points +124

Vegan
21 Oct 2023

Destination-Worthy New England Seafood

Oh my Lord….the food here is amazing. My husband grew up eating New England seafood and this place rivals any coastal restaurant, vegan or not! Clam chowder- amazing! Vegan lobster roll- incredible! Fish & chips- tasted awesome & seems like the real thing.

Pros: 100% Vegan food , Location right on the beach with outdoor seating , Delicious variety

MarcGolas

Points +18

Vegan
19 May 2023

NOICE

Variety of ingredients is nice - different bases/proteins, instead of everything being soy-based. Solid options for a stop-in along the waterfront. Variety of styles of food, coffee, shakes, desserts.

Pros: Variety of ingredients/Proteins, Variety of types of food

jamie

Points +481

Vegan
21 Apr 2023

Love this place!

I’m so glad we finally made it up here! It’s a cute little spot, with a really nice outdoor seating area for when it’s warm, with a view of the ocean.

We got the CBLT, lobster roll, and fries, and the owner brought us a fried fish patty to try - it was SO good! The lobster roll is made of hearts of palm and doesn’t taste exactly like lobster, but was so tasty. The CBLT and fries were great too

Definitely check this place out! 💙

Pros: Mostly vegan place, Love the owner , Cool spot

Jarreds87

Points +22

Vegan
01 Apr 2023

Disappointing

Food was mediocre at best and way overpriced for how it tasted. They served us vegan cheese on our sandwiches that wasn’t even halfway melted. We had two sandwiches with fries, two drinks and two pieces of cheesecake and the bill for two of us was over $80. Very disappointing

Cons: Food poorly prepared

billietulip

Points +433

Vegan
09 Jan 2023

yummy vegan food in a gorgeous setting!

so, so good! we got the buffalo chik’n pizza, clam chowder, caesar salad and buffalo cauliflower bites. for dessert we got a slice of the funfetti cake. all were delicious! the beautiful beach view from the outdoor seating was the icing on the cake! absolutely worth a trip! 🌱 #Veganuary

Meltron

Points +1084

Vegan
06 Nov 2022

Very goood

This was a great spot to eat. It was right by the ocean. The menu was pretty extensive and the staff was just great.

MichaelGov

Points +74

Vegan
20 Oct 2022

This place is amazing

Great food, great service, great patrons!

Pros: So many vegan options , Best steak bomb ever, Incredible confetti cake

DaisyMaeCreations

Points +49

Vegan
05 Sep 2022

Needs to try a little harder for perceived value

I was very excited to try this restaurant as I had been watching their online/social media presence since their inception. It seems that many people thoroughly enjoy the food and service..... I however had very mixed feelings about both.
The front counter gentleman was very friendly and knowledgeable, seemed to know the menu and his job very well. Counter style service surprised me with the size of the menu but seems to fit their current staffing size. Food arrived pretty quickly, but was completely underwhelming. I found the fried shrimp platter to be inedible, tasteless floppy fries and the texture of the shrimp was so strange that I couldn't take more than one bite of it. I also ordered a lobster roll which had decent flavor but was not on a roll...it came on a bun. For $20 I expected waaaayyy more, but at the very least to be on the roll that is implied with the very name of the sandwich.... sadness. Other people in my party ordered chicken sandwiches which arrived on overly toasted sub rolls with strangely chopped tomatoes and not nearly enough sauce to combat the super dry bread. The salads have an impressive presentation and the other items we ordered (mozz stick, elotè and onion rings) were the best parts of our meal with good flavor and provided the value expected for the price point. I agree with others who have said the place needs attention, it has so much potential. I would possibly come back to try the pizza... but all the entrees we ordered need help, flavor and more attention to detail in preparation.

Pros: Beautiful location, Friendly service, Lots of variety

Cons: Perceived value is lacking

EvelynH

Points +104

Vegan
02 Sep 2022

Great vegan beachside comfort food!

Menu is completely vegan with lots of options! Everything you could want when you’re craving comfort food. Beautiful view with plenty of outside seating. They even had 24 flavors of soft serve ice “cream”!

Bring cash! There is an uncharge if you use a credit card.

Pros: Tons of vegan options, Tasty, Outside seating with an ocean view

Cons: A little expensive

CatherineLandry

Points +23

Mostly Veg
15 Aug 2022

Incredibly disappointing; not worth it

After reading the promising Boston Globe article, we were so excited to try this restaurant. We had a most bizarre experience on a recent Sunday mid-morning. The restaurant appeared to be barely open and barely functional, despite its listed hours. A counter-top chalkboard listed a very pared-down breakfast menu, but none of the items were available. We felt bad not ordering anything (plus we were starving) so we ordered a $6 "berry breakfast square" that, upon opening it, was a cold, gray, gooey puck. The staff member was kind enough to refund our money because it appeared inedible. The iced coffee was fine. Perhaps this restaurant picks up its pace and quality for lunch and dinner but it should not bill itself as open for breakfast. The patio is lovely and the view is spectacular.

Pros: Patio and view are lovely, Innovative concept, Staff offered a refund when we were disappointed

Cons: Not actually open for breakfast, No breakfast menu items available

Linda_42

Points +42

Vegan
31 Jul 2022

Not worth the trip

They need to clean up their lobby and outside dining area, both looked unkept & in need of a good cleaning. The counter had drips of various foods. The falafel was over fried and tasteless. Drove an hour to try this place and wouldn’t go back.

Updated from previous review on 2022-07-31

Pros: An all vegan menu

Cons: Expensive

Stacie99

Points +515

Vegan
22 Jul 2022

So many options!

I really enjoyed this restaurant. There was some mixed reviews in our party but overall the food was good and it was fun to be able to get vegan ‘seafood’. The location was also a bonus and the fact that they also had vegan ice cream which both upped the rating one star.
Jalapeño cheese sticks were very delicious
Lobster roll- was good, probably not $20 good, but still fun to try
Shrimp scampi pizza was very good. I’m not sure what they make those shrimp from but the texture was very shrimpy!
Crab cake basket was also a favorite
The Buffalo chicken Mac and cheese did not go over well but seriously, why order that at a ‘seafood’ place? Lol It was VERY spicy and not cheesy.

Pros: Yummy, Beautiful location

Cons: Expensive




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