Vegan-friendly
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American
Juice bar
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Bakery
Est. 2014 a vegetarian counter service restaurant offering cakes and meals. Brunch is served on the weekends and could ask to substitute tofu for egg in a dish. Relocated from 665 Cochituate Rd. Open Mon-Thu 11:00am-8:30pm, Fri 11:00am-9:00pm, Sat-Sun 9:00am-4:00pm, Sat 5:00pm-9:00pm, Sun 5:00pm-8:30pm.
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62 Water St, Framingham, Massachusetts, USA, 01701
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Added by BostonVegan on 13 Jan 2014
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78 Reviews
First Review by BostonVegan
imatikigirl
Points +557
Interesting and delicious - Edit
I got the choc chip sweet potato pancakes. I wasn’t sure how this combo would work but it’s delicious! And super filling. Also got a Bloody Mary and while it wasn’t what I normally expect one to look like, it was really good. Fun little spot with lots of vegan options
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Lots of healthy food, You’ll probably try something new
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victoriadorothy1
Points +488
Mixed review - Edit
I got the beet burger and my partner got the bbq seitan. The beet burger fell apart immediately and I didn’t love the taste, but the bbq seitan was really good! Loved the salsa that came as a side but the sweet potato “fries” were just too big and kind of soggy.
Read morePros: Can veganize anything there
Cons: Texture off in food
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PB4Life
Points +73
A gem - Edit
My husband and I took a red eye into Boston and were looking for something fresh and delicious on our way to CT. I am so happy we found this place. We would definitely go again. We had the tofu omelette and bbq seitan wrap. Both delicious.
Read morePros: A lot of vegan options , Friendly staff
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BettyCrackah
Points +134
Creative and tasty food. Pricy for take out and a limited menu. - Edit
All The food was tasty and creative. We tried the vegan butternut kale lasagna, black bean and sweet potato enchiladas, and the gobi manchurian is a must try!
Read morePros: Vegan options, Parking
Cons: Pricy for takeout, Dine in experience lacks
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j3001
Points +87
Excellent! - Edit
Today was my first time back since the pandemic began, so over a year.
Read moreGot the Crispy Chickpea Wrap, and it's delicious. Just enough crisp, and extremely flavorful and fresh.
Pros: Excellent food, Easy to get to, plenty of free parking
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Sammie129
Points +1134
Pretty good - Edit
The gobi manchurian is good. They did quote me 30 minutes for my takeout order and I ended up waiting over an hour for my food. I know they’re busy but it was a little strange. The cinnamon fig waffle had about a pound of sliced figs on top (conservative estimate) which was surprising and overpowered the waffle. I had a huge mound of figs left when I was done. Great if you love figs. As other reviews say, it’s pretty expensive. I would not recommend the french toast. Maybe because I ordered it gluten free, I don’t know, but it was a couple of very soggy slices of bread (flavorless) just loaded so high with a thick gooey syrup mixture with fruit in it - it was hard to see the bread in places- I really didn’t care for it.
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soyboy3
Points +482
Worth a Visit (or 10) - Edit
Since going vegan I have been here 2 times, and it is so good. I want to preface this with I am a salad hating vegan, but they made me like a salad. I have gotten their breakfast quesadilla and the protein packed salad. Both tasted amazing and FRESH! Portion sizes are awesome too! Smoothies are also great - I have tried the black forest and the mango one. Mango was definitely my favorite!
Read morePros: fresh delicious food, good value
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ChristineMorabito
Points +48
First visit - Wish I lived closer! - Edit
I was in Framingham a couple of weeks ago and checked in with Happy Cow for recommendations. I tried the vegan reuben with sweet potato fries. I LOVED IT! The portion was large. I don't eat a lot of fried foods, but the fries were cut thickly and cooked just right. I live over an hour away, but would definitely welcome an excuse to go back.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Large portion, Nice menu selection for vegans
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770veg
Points +3942
Yummy - Edit
Stopped by on my way home after a semi local hike. The menu has many options, all which can be made vegan. We went for the Gobi manchurian and the eggplant Parmesan sandwich (veganized). Both were extremely generous portions that was far too much for us two to finish. The food was delicious as well. Satiating and not too heavy. The staff was so nice and they even brought my order to the car without asking. There are many other things I would like to try as well. I would say that my one caveat of the excellence of this place is the up charge for vegan cheese which is annoying but not the end of the world.
Read morePros: Many vegan options , Generous portions, Really nice staff
Cons: Up charge for vegan cheese
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DoriGray
Points +32
A Framingham Gem! - Edit
I’m so happy I found this place! I always crave French toast and pancakes, and now when I visit my in-laws I have a place to get some! Big vegan menu and the food is excellent! The dessert menu was incredible I couldn’t decide what to get. I settled on the vegan chocolate mousse pie and OMG. Go get this dessert! So delicious and great. I wish I had a place like this where I live in New Jersey. Can’t wait to go back.
Read morePros: Incredible vegan breakfasts and desserts , Extensive vegan menu , Fresh juices
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JohnDresser
Points +78
Great find - Edit
Had a fantastic meal. We had four appetizers, the Mediterranean platter, falafel, stuffed mushrooms with vegan cheese and the Gobi cauliflower which was the table favorite.
Read moreI had the Mediterranean millet risotto which was creamy and well flavored. My wife had the quinoa and vegetable teriyaki bowl which she raved about. My son and his girl had the potato leek pizza. They loved it.
Portions were very big and we all left with another meal each.
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Great variety , Large portions
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TonyaMcDonnellKaib
Points +17
The tofu sandwiches here were great and we loved the deserts!!! - Edit
We ate here multiple times during our week
Read morePros: Vegan options , Delicious meals, Choices of deserts
Cons: None
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ChrisNault
Points +34
Not worth the prices - Edit
This place use to be good when it was a true restaurant. They now give you food in tacky wasteful to-go containers. Will not be coming back
Read moreCons: Food not worth the cost , Order at counter , Had to get water out of faucet
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TaylorTutwiler
Points +298
Good Food. But expensive for simple ingredients. - Edit
The restaurant is a great concept and has lots of seating area, but the dinner menu didn’t really have lots that I was tempted by. Honestly the food tasted good, but the place definitely lacks a sense of “going out to eat.” I was originally taken in by all the pictures of wraps and sandwiches and quickly realized that’s only for lunch. Also the pancakes at brunch look amazing. I want to go back to try those. However I don’t think I’ll ever return for dinner. Everything is served in to-go containers so I felt rushed out the door and pretty wasteful even though they have a recycle bin. I also felt nickeled and dimed. Like we asked for water and they charged us for water bottles without even asking when just a cup would have been fine. Also asked what side we wanted with the burrito and then charged us for it, even though it had seemed like it was included the way they asked. Burrito was just sort of a mess of mush, although a huge portion! Salad was great but very simple ingredients thrown together for huge price tag. I hate the upcharge on health. We also tried a pesto pizza and their sweet potato fries. I was pleased with all of that. I got pretty angry at the dessert though. They were just hacked off a frozen tray and kinda plopped down on the counter. Very icy consistency. The ice cream scoop was maybe 2 teaspoons put in a sealed ramekin dish. I’d recommend trying the place out, but maybe just as takeout, since it’s already packaged that way and you can enjoy free water and ambiance at home!
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Sarahbees
Points +30
Too many choices for one trip! - Edit
This is an excellent vegetarian spot. Quiet and unassuming, but with an extensive smoothie and entree menu. They have vegan cheese options so you don't have to rely on one or two choices from the menu.
Read moreThe were several things I wanted, so I will definitely be back. The potato leek pizza is delicious, elevated, crispy thin crust and it was even good cold the next day. The sweet potato quesadilla is yummy too, fresh salsa.
Bonus points for compostable utensils and straws. Great recycling, even good waste is separated.
All around great vegetarian option in Framingham.
Pros: Vegan options, Lots of choices, Cuisine, not just salads
Cons: Pricey, but worth it. Great quality.
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AnthonyWalker
Points +62
Great vegan / vegetarian cafe - Edit
Informal cafe, excellent food. Basic ambience, don't expect tablecloths and waiters but enjoy the great food
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AnnHarrisonWehr
Points +141
Won't go back - Edit
I don't like to write this review since Greenleaf is the only vegan restaurant in town but everytime I go there it just gets worse. We have always waited at least 30 minutes for our food but yesterday we waited 45 minutes to get our food for brunch! My husband works in a restaurant so we know this is unacceptable at a well run establishment. Not to mention you can tell the owner is trying to cut costs at every turn. Although the menu options have stayed the same price, there is now no waiter service (you order at a counter then pick up your own food, then throw away your trash) and all utensils, plates, and cups are now non-reusable to-go containers. We will not be back.
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JenPickeringDunbar
Points +110
Awesome-Went 2 Nights in a Row! - Edit
I was in Framingham for the weekend and went both nights, it was so good. My non veg friend was happy to go both nights too!!!
Read morePros: Everything is or can be made Vegan., My Omnivore Friend whose doing Keto loved it!, Excellent food and dessert
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RealFoodQ
Points +22
Always great! - Edit
The Gobi is my favorite! The flavors in every meal are there and the service is great.
Read morePros: You can make everything vegan if it isn’t already, Lots cold-pressed of juice flavors, Kids menu
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PennyWizz
Points +73
Worth a Stop - Edit
Pit stop on the way home from the Natick Mall. Green Leaf is a solid vegetarian/vegan spot with plenty of options.
Read moreWe had the brunch menu which has a lot of breakfast plates, spanning across the globe. The leek and red pepper hash was quite good and comes loaded with red bliss potatoes, leeks, green and red peppers, all topped with a sunmy side up egg and blanket of cheese. However, the star dish was the Gobi mancherian. Those familiar with pan-Asian/Indian food will know it is a spicy/sweet rub and sauce atop chickpea fried cauliflower, coming with pepper and onions. The texture and flavor was dynamite and a must-try dish.
As for the peripherals, the atmosphere and sercice are nothing to brag about, but nothing erroneous. Very clean bathrooms.
All in all, I look forward to the dinner menu and exploring more traditional dishes next time. Definitely worth the stop!
Pros: Brunch menu, Lots of options
Cons: Atomsphere/Service isn't the best
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jonh
Points +160
vegan friendly, good food - Edit
Although not a vegan restaurant, the menu has quite a few vegan options, and items with egg and/or cheese can substitute for tofu and vegan cheese. Food was good.
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JeannieJH
Points +18
Delicious Food! - Edit
Every dish is lovingly prepared and is scrumptious. The employees are so very enthusiastic and kind. If you are vegan or vegetarian, you must try this restaurant.....and bring your non-veggie family and friends. We did and everyone absolutely loved the food. We went three times in one week! YUM!
Read morePros: Delicious, Healthy, Lovingly prepared
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VindicatedVegan
Points +273
fantastic spot, but expect long wait - Edit
5/19: Went today at about 11:50, and it was fantastic. Just beat the lunch rush. By the end of our meal, the restaurant was a bit chaotic. So it is a wonderful place to go, but try to avoid prime time. It seems like they have not yet adjusted to serving the increased number of people that they can accommodate in this new location.
Read more5/26: I have been several times and loved it. Just tried to go for the third time, the restaurant was two-thirds full, and the host asked us to sit and wait for a 2-top table to free-up even though there were at least 4 4-tops available. While I normally would not mind waiting, I explained we would need to leave in an hour, so I asked for one of the others. He replied that even if they seated us at that moment, they would not be able to serve hot food in an hour due to the kitchen being busy and that they could accommodate that time frame only if we ordered something cold, like salad. So we left. Will give them another try another time, but that was very disappointing. Again, the restaurant was only about 2/3 full – so lots of customers, but certainly not at capacity.
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HGrey42
Points +34
Love the new location! - Edit
The new building is much nicer, and very conveniently located in Saxonville. I have never been disappointed with a meal at Green Leaf, but my favorite is the Fantastic French Toast on the weekend brunch menu. I’ve been with my omni family and friends and they’ve all been blown away by the food, especially the desserts. Although I am vegan, none of my friends are and I love having a place I can take others and have plenty of options for everyone.
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starclark11
Points +80
options!!! - Edit
Great place, friendly staff. Desserts were amazing. Go... go now and bring anyone who loves yummy food.
Read moreCons: waiting for check was a while, but worth the visit
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Mindfs
Points +133
still delicious! - Edit
This is our first time eating at the New location and it’s still fantastic. We shared the sesame and cilantro rice vermicelli salad for our starter and the chipotle soy chikn and poblano fajitas. Both dishes were fantastic! This restaurant is so good. I can’t recommend it highly enough!
Read morePros: menu choices, great food , service with a smile
Cons: location
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KyleGillen-Hughes
Points +24
Great Atmosphere Better Food - Edit
My mom and I got lunch at the new Green Leaf location in Framingham today and it was absolutely incredible. All of the food was flavorful and thoughtfully put together. I ordered the mango berry smoothie to start which was fresh sweet and refreshing. We then shared the fresh herb falafel which was made with chickpeas, red onion, jalapeños, parsley, cilantro, cardamom, and cumin served with a spicy and creamy tahini sauce. They herb falafels were some of the best I've ever had they were fried so not a health food but were wholesome and delicious. I then had the BBQ Tempeh sandwhich with carmalizdd onions lettuce tomato Tempeh and barbecue sauce on grilled bread. The sandwhich was amazing too and my mom got the chickpea wrap which is also an excellent choice. You really can't go wrong here every time we've eaten here we have enjoyed everything.
Read morePros: Variety , Large Menu, Mostly Vegan menu
Cons: Not fully vegan
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