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 Tue-Thu 11:00am-9:00pm, Fri 11:00am-10:00pm, 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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303 Reviews
First Review by massta
SusanHecht
Points +36
Fun place, great for vegans - Edit
My husband and I live locally, and are both vegan. We went at about 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, and we had to wait for a few minutes for a table-- we were happy to be in a bustling, energetic place. We got the vegan egg benedict and the BLT on rye-- we were served very quickly and both dishes were very good. And then we shared a slice of oreo cheesecake, which was heavenly! I can't wait to come back and try their dinner entrees.
Read morePros: Vegan bakery!!, Friendly staff
Cons: Closed 3 to 5
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ViennaBradley
Points +145
wow! - Edit
holy moly everything on the menu looked so good! i went for the buffalo chicken burger with a side of potato salad and it was so good. i was so sad i had no room for a desert but i was so full afterwards!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-04-26
Pros: lots of options, delicious food
Pros: lots of options
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KeithTharp
Points +986
A vegan greasy spoon (in a good way) - Edit
This was a fun take me back type of experience. A lot of eating without worrying about the “healthy” rating of the meal!
Read moreEverything was super yummy, definitely filling, and maybe a bit over the top. But it really was a fun once in a while eating adventure that I would enjoy again in the future.
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Domystique
Points +95
Delish veg/vegan diner & desserts! - Edit
The food is tasty vegetarian and vegan versions of diner classics. I highly recommend the poutine, mac, seitan chick’n, meatball sub. Desserts are all vegan, all top-notch quality, with many choices and rotating specials each week, and extra stuff on the weekends, such as a Boston cream donut. They even have a specific cheezecake special each week, and they know how to make good cheezecake. Don’t miss this one!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-05-05
Pros: Variety , Service, Price
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JulianaCasati
Points +3202
The absolute best - Edit
I want to live in this diner. I want to eat here every day. This is how good it is, seriously! The menu has so many amazing options, everything can be made vegan and all desserts are vegan by default. I had the chick'n & waffles and the Boston cream pie because I don't think I could get them anywhere else, and both were absolutely delicious. But I would definitely come back to try other items. What an incredible restaurant!
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NickTustin
Points +738
Great - Edit
Great comfort food, tons of vegan comfort food options. Pretty quick service.
Read more*French toast - good but still very reminiscent of bread slices. Missing that rich eggy gooey inside and thick crispy eggy crust all over.
*onion rings (ordered the vegan Blu cheese with it) - excellent
*galaxy burger with Cole slaw - great although kinda struggled to keep it all together while eating.
*galaxy breakfast sandwich - great
*blueberry pancakes - great, but apple compote was a little too cinnomony or something
*rueben - good
*gyro - 9/10 great
*fried pickles - 9/10 great (tho when I ate them as takeout they weren't that crispy. I assume that's more because they weren't as freshly made. The pickle was a bit floppy too.
*special salad - 9/10 great
Would be amazing to see the menu go full vegan someday!
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PlantbasedLP
Points +168
Everything can be made vegan!!! - Edit
What a delight to dive into diner food again as a vegan. Everything we tried was a real treat and I can’t wait to be back!
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adventureaardvark
Points +787
Craziest food I have ever eaten - Edit
If you want a US diner experience as a vegan, this is the place. The food was crazy, good but very filling and big portions. We were full for about 3 days. This is not a place for vegetables.
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AnnaBananna
Points +248
Awesome vibes and great food - Edit
This place has fun retro diner vibes, and a menu to match. I chose the meatball sub (where the meatballs are made in-house I believe) and took it to go. It was a *huge* portion size and lasted me 1.5 maybe 2 meals, which made the price point perfect.
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gnomes2000
Points +64
Astronomically delicious - Edit
Only by pure luck did I manage to arrive at Veggie Galaxy after a frigid and wind-battered journey through the streets of Boston. However I’m here to say that although I faced many trials whilst stumbling after an unreliable navigator— twists and turns, traffic threats, etc.— the efforts were worth it a thousand times over . Frozen solid I limped into the glowing oasis that was Veggie Galaxy, and was immediately transfixed by its retro galactic charm. The promise of plants was the cherry on top and soon i was enjoying the vegan Southwestern Omelette dish which blew my socks off all the way to Texas and back like a magic sock boomerang . When i tell you i was stupefied and infuriated by the complex perfection of this vegan omelette i mean every word . a culinary masterpiece. I will be back very soon and i will be ordering the exact same thing . thank you veggie galaxy and thank you to our unsmiling waiter who morosely stated “Bone Appetit“ with a straight face i lost it so funny I love you veggie galaxy i miss you already
Read morePros: Extraordinary flavors, Great customer service , Aesthetic
Cons: Onion rings not good
unreliable_navigator
Hello, aforementioned "unreliable navigator" here 👋🏻. As expected, gnomes2000 provided a colorfully descriptive if not slightly exaggerated review once again, and I feel obligated to set the record straight on a few key issues: #1. The onion ring shade is completely unwarranted. We actually ordered the fried pickles which were underwhelming to say the least (I prefer when they are crispy coins and these were more like doughy hunks...sauce provided was good tho) #2. As for my navigation, we missed one (1) measly turn that ultimately added a delightful 10mins to our beautiful stroll through the cambridge port area. #3. Regarding the weather conditions, the temperature was above 45*F and had my companion notified me of their freezing bones, I would have gladly swapped them my heavier jacket. # In closing, this was my 2nd visit to the delightful Veggie Galaxy, and it certainly won't be my last! On my first visit, I was lucky enough to try the shooting star special jackfruit chimichanga which was delicious. On the excursion graceously described above, I was fortunate enough to try the cheddar broccoli soup which was packed with great flavors and helped to cure my lingering head cold. thank you ♥️
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BelleofNE
Points +48
Favorite vegan restaurant of all time! - Edit
Veggie Galaxy is always a hit! My husband & I always try something new every time we go because the menu is so large. Make sure to get dessert too!
Read morePros: Many options, Everything can be made vegan, Incredible food
Cons: Very long wait times for dinner
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sesameandnutfree
Points +148
A bit disappointing... - Edit
I'd heard so much about Veggie Galaxy, but I was a little let-down. I have many allergies and the waiter was a bit flippant. It felt burdensome to ask about the ingredients and the waiter was a bit annoyed to answer my questions. The food was good; we ordered (all vegan) waffles, mac and cheese, and broccoli and cheddar soup. However, I had an allergic reaction pretty quickly. If you have allergies, I wouldn't recommend it.
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Johnnie378
Points +209
Out of this world vegan food! - Edit
Honestly if there’s one restaurant that could have a 5 star without being 100% vegan it’s Veggie Galaxy. A fun fast paced diner that’s 99% vegan and for some reason offers dairy in some meals but everything can be made vegan. This place has whatever you want ! Burgers, waffles n chicken (my usual) milkshakes, cake, donuts the list goes on. Conveniently located next to The Middle East music venue . There’s also a couple parking garages near by. Boston’s best.
Read morePros: Amazing food, Great service , Vibe
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RavishingRavenous
Points +1694
Great vegan diner experience - Edit
Old review from 2018: Great experience at veggie galaxy. Very heavy foods, ordered more than we could eat! Recent posts on Instagram are impressive and looks even better than when we first went years ago. I would go back!
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Amyladedada1
Points +528
Classic retro dinner - Edit
What a cute spot! Great to have dinner vegan options. There were so many options.
Read morePros: Options, Quick
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Ollyhonor
Points +114
Intergalactic! - Edit
Super unique dining experience. Not my favorite vegan joint in Boston but definitely a good one to try!
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RaymondWood
Points +165
Vegan Greasy Spoon - Edit
I love the idea of a plant-based greasy spoon diner, I wish every major city had one of these! It’s diner food, but it’s fast, affordable, and filling
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-02-18
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angelina242
Points +133
So good!! - Edit
Service was super quick and everything was amazing!
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brandeexv
Points +441
Love this place ! - Edit
All of the food was amazing ! The menu has some really unique dishes and a lot of options! A ton of drink options too! The place itself was really cool!
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saniya
Points +135
Maybe I came during one of their off days :( - Edit
came here because i love trying vegan restaurants and this place had awesome ratings. i wasn't a fan the breading on the cauliflower and mozzarella sticks, It was so hard and almost teeth crushing. the cauli didn't have any distinct taste in my opinion and neither did the mac n cheese bites. i liked the soup however, that was very good. our server was really nice and she recommended we get a boozy milkshake. i really appreciated the recommendation but i didn't like the milkshake at all : ( i honestly felt pretty sick after the milkshake, and had to discard most of it. the restaurant looks like a diner and has a jukebox which was cute. if you're in the area and want to try some vegan food, you should try this place out, but make sure to read other reviews and get what this place is known for.
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phytophile
Points +1067
Go for the dessert - Edit
Vegan cheesecake! Excellent staff.
Read morePros: Dessert, Diner food, Cute place.
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ravKlein
Points +385
Perfect diner food! - Edit
I asked the server and she recommended the Harlem-style chopped cheese hero, which is in the pictures and FANTASTIC! Everything can be prepared vegan, and of course that's what I did. Quite delicious food, and quick service. It's located centrally and lots of who won and then otherwise cold grooming Boston Cambridge day. Artisanal sodas as well with free refills. Affordable. Big space. #Veganuary
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-01-09
Pros: Tasty and some atypical diner food, Diverse menu, Quick service/preparation
ravKlein
So good that my son brought me back today. I will add pictures of our entrees now as well
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SaraswatiRose
Points +15
Delightful - Edit
An amazing downtown location, humorously across the street from a McDonalds too! Fair prices for delicious food, I wanted 3 different entrees from the expansive menu! The service and cleanliness of the restaurant was also efficient and impressive. Our waitress made a personal connection with us and continuously checked on us. I look forward to
Read moreComing back to this veggie diner 💛
Pros: Menu, Creativity , Service
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RatTweet
Points +28
One of the best, great diner food! - Edit
So much food and always enjoyable.
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pod19
Points +95
Amazing diner - Edit
One of my favorite places in Boston. Lot’s of good versions of diner staples.
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Oliva-Condon37
Points +38
Out of this World - Edit
This place is an excellent diner with amazing food.
Read moreIt just so happens to be entirely vegetarian, and everything can be made vegan.
All of the cakes are vegan as well, I’m told, and there were a lot of options.
I had the chicken & waffles (best vegan I’ve ever had, and possibly best I’ve ever had), and everyone we came with loved the place and the food (the four adults we came with all eat meat at least some of the time).
My wife loved the gyro and the cauliflower.
Really great place. We’ll be back!
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Brittany.nikki
Points +329
Best 1950's Diner Vibes - Edit
I love this place so much! The milkshakes are amazing, and I always get the chick'n and waffles!
Read moreThe vibe is 1950's diner, with the best twist ever: vegan/ vegetarian! If you love mac n' cheese, or want diner breakfast food, this is the place! My boyfriend isn't vegan, and this has become his favourite breakfast spot! You can't beat the vibes and prices of their food.
Pros: All vegan baked goods, Diner vibes, Mac n' cheese bites are great!
Cons: Long wait everytime
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