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
FrancineSafir
Points +96
Don’t miss this place! - Edit
So many vegan options! Great quick service too! Delicious! Worth the drive or walk!
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Vincessant
Points +70
Expansive menu and quick service - Edit
Ordered the vegan versions of the Great Galaxy Breakfast Sandwich and the Rachel sandwich for in-store pick-up. It only took them 15 minutes to prepare, and both were delicious!
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suikunkun
Points +533
I LOVE THIS PLACE 🚀 - Edit
I LOVE THIS PLACE. so tasty. everything can be vegan. such a blast. so many menu options. fun with friends. sometimes the line is long but that's because it's popular and well-loved. friendly staff too. YAY
Read morePros: tasty food, diner warmth and fullness, friendly staff, lovely vibe
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LeslieGee
Points +238
Vegan heaven - Edit
Loved having soo many options! Smart to have the dessert options on display as customers walk in. I still ordered too much and had to bring home half my entree (and the generous slice of banana cream pie).
Read morePros: Friendly service , Food arrives fast, Delicious!!
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DavidBrewster
Points +250
Great Diner food - Edit
Large portions. Anything on the menu can be made vegan. I have also gotten catered food from them and they were responsive and have fair prices.
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vegandinosaur
Points +347
Fun for your vegan and veg friends! - Edit
Love the vegan omelettes and the amazing cakes! Had vegan cheese blintzes there once, but they were not to my taste.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-10-08
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veganqueenofqueensnyc
Points +1095
Still not 100% Vegan - WHY?!! - Edit
In spite of the fact that they're STILL not 100% Vegan, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE everything I've ever eaten here....not only that, but ALL their desserts ARE 100% Vegan. If you've never been to Boston, then SERIOUSLY, GET YOUR A-R-S-E over here, and go to Veggie Galaxy...you WON'T be sorry!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-10-07
Pros: Many items on menu are Vegan by default, Menu items that AREN'T Vegan can be made so, Large variety of food choices AND desserts!
Cons: Not 100% Vegan 🤔
futureghosts
There is an awesome place in Nassau County, on Hempstead Tpke, called The Witches Brew. It’s been around a while and they could easily have an all vegan menu but don’t. That being said, the vegan stuff they do serve is great. I hope you get to go there one day.
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I was in the Boston area for a week last year and I came here twice, so good. The staff were fantastic as well.
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amanda196
Points +529
Vegan diner food?! - Edit
This is one of my favorite places to go because of the atmosphere and the plethora of food options. I’ve tried nearly all the frappes and loved them, so I appreciate that they have specials once in a while too. The vegan omelettes are my favorite, never had anything like them before. The chik’n & waffles and buffalo Mac and cheese were also great when I tried them. The giant gyro was a bit disappointing in terms of flavor, lacking something, but that wouldn’t deter me from trying anything else from here.
Read morePros: Many options, Vegan desserts, Great environment
Cons: Food can be a bit greasy and heavy at times
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TashO
Points +388
I've missed diner food - Edit
The clinks and chitter chatter add to the experience of this diner. Everything on the menu can be made vegan, if it's not already vegan. The menu is huge and I wasn't sure where to start. Breakfast seemed like a good idea, so I had the chocolate chip GF short stack pancakes and the green omelet. WOW! Just wow. The flavors of the omelet were spot on and the pancakes were light and fluffy. Their caramelized banana butter tasted like bananas foster and it was more like dessert. Zero complaints here. I wish there was a Veggie Galaxy closer to home.
Read moreThere are plenty of gluten free options, including subs for toasts, buns, pancakes, etc. There's definitely something for everyone.
Pros: Everything can be made vegan , Plenty of gluten free options, Excellent coffee
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chels2ocean
Points +835
Insane diner food - Edit
Huge menu! Many things are vegan by default and everything else can be made vegan on request! Junk food heaven ☺️
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rabuco.quiroga
Points +794
Love it! - Edit
I love how many options they have for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, including desserts and drinks!
Read morePros: Many options, Tasty food
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dwells
Points +2216
Just go vegan already! - Edit
I want to give them five stars since I love the food, but I’m saving that for if they ever go fully vegan. I’m fully confident that they could and it wouldn’t scare off the vegetarians and omnis, they’d probably never even know!
Read moreThe food here is what you’d expect from the diner theme: all-day breakfast, rotating baked goods, shakes, burgers, fries, sandwiches, etc. It’s a whole bunch of unpretentious classic comfort foods done well and all available vegan. You’ll have zero problems pleasing a crowd here, including children, and anyone who claims otherwise is just unfairly judging it for not being meat.
Staff are nice, outdoor seating is nice, and pricing is really reasonable by vegan restaurant in Cambridge center standards — which is to say pricy anywhere else but a relative bargain in the context of Boston’s absolutely absurd cost of living.
Oh, and the potato salad goes surprisingly hard here, so make sure to get it as a side!
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tj_WILSON
Points +46
Huge menu, 3.75/5 ⭐️ - Edit
Service was excellent, Friday night and we didn’t even have to wait for a table.
Read moreUnfortunately, they were out of the mozzarella sticks (one of the reasons we chose this spot!) which was very disappointing. So we started with the Poutine and Onion Rings. Poutine was out of this world, even my 11 month old loved it!! Onion rings could’ve been skipped.
For our entrees we got the “steak” and cheese, Mac and Stack and the broccoli cheddar soup!
The steak and cheese tasted like a sausage and cheese, not worth it.
And the Broccoli cheddar soup tasted as if was from a can, not a fan.
Overall, the Poutine was the stand out dish, I’d give this place 3.75/5 ⭐️
Pros: Great service , POUTINE, Affordable
Cons: Out of mozzarella sticks, “Steak” and cheese
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sam654321
Points +2848
Just... - Edit
......GO !!
Read moreSeriously, if you are within 60 miles of Cambridge, you must try it at least once.
I know, traffic....a drag.
Parking.......a drag.
You gotta make a way !!!
I wish I lived closer !!!
So yummmmm👍👍
Updated from previous review on 2017-07-16
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HenrietteJohansen
Points +1492
Real American diner experience - Edit
The concept of this restaurant was very cool and the menu was huge. Everything on the menu could be made vegan and many of the dishes were great for sharing.
Read morePros: Cool concept, Friendly staff, Groovy atmosphere
Cons: Not fully vegan
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770veg
Points +3337
Out of this world! - Edit
Amazing dinner style fare! Has eggs and cheese but can make anything veganized. Entire bakery is vegan as well as all of their sauces and frappes. Definitely go for the buffalo chikn! The portions are monster sized! Good selection of brews and drinks. The staff is really nice and service is quick and infinitely accommodating.
Read moreAt this point I believe I’ve had everything on the menu and you can’t go wrong!
Plus weekend doughnuts are back!
Updated from previous review on 2018-07-10
Pros: Delicious , Huge portions, Fabulous staff
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FranziskaDorer95
Points +68
Very nice vegan fast food - Edit
A lot of options. Scrambled tofu and frilled cheese Sandwich were amazing.
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FelinityVeg
Points +96
Please go fully vegan! - Edit
The vegan food is beyond amazing!!! Everything I tried was delicious. The only reason I’m rating 4 stars is because I truly believe this restaurant can be fully vegan. Your vegan food is so amazing, please ditch all animal products and go fully vegan.
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E1yza
Points +226
Always great - Edit
My fav part about veggie galaxy is the baked goods and the blue plate specials! The rest of the food is pretty consistently good.
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ScoobysPerson
Points +302
Dreaming of their mac n cheese rn - Edit
Delicious diner-style food and all of it can be made vegan! So good we went twice in two days 😆 The vegan mac n cheese is TO DIE FOR! Literally the best I’ve had in maybe my entire life?? How do they make it?? We tried their hot chicken sandwich, mac stack sandwich, meatball sub, and stuffed French toast. I definitely preferred the savory dishes over sweet, but wish we could go back to try more.
Read morePros: Vegan Mac n cheese is life changing, Huge portions, Employees are super friendly
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carolinedavidson
Points +242
CANT MISS - Edit
mozz sticks blew my vegan mind. all the breakfast options are amazing
Read morevegan omelette - very good, but pancakes are better
vegan blueberry pancake: mind blowing!!! best pancake i’ve ever had.
non vegan bf got the chicken tenders and loved the taste but complained about the consistency
def visit if you’re in cambridge😄
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cludko
Points +63
Our “Must stop” whenever we’re in town - Edit
Classic diner vibe with so many options and it’s always great. I wish there was one in CT.
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macymoo
Points +1106
So many options - Edit
Fun atmosphere, great food (anything can be made vegan). Breakfast is served all day and there are so many pastries! They make doughnuts on the weekends.
Read morePros: So many options, Fun atmosphere , Friendly staff
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victoriadorothy1
Points +488
Great vibes - Edit
I mean, a vegan staple. I will say, some things are better than others (look at pics for some reviews) but the sheer amount of veggie diner food is awe-inspiring and love the theme!
Read morePros: Everything can be veganized , Clearly marked menus, Cool theme
Cons: Some food is just okay but worth it!
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happynepali
Points +18
A must go!! - Edit
Loved the atmosphere and service!!
Read morePros: The whole menu is sort of vegan. , Delicious food and big sevings!!
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apells
Points +186
Out of this world! - Edit
What did I like about Veggie Galaxy? Everything! Wish I would have known about this place sooner. I almost cried actual tears that everything can be made vegan🥹 The Mac and cheese was so freaking amazing, the staff was so kind, and I can’t wait to visit again! 10/10 recommend😍💗
Read morePros: Everything can be made vegan, DELICIOUS
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atlascoughed
Points +63
Love Veggie Galaxy and you will too! - Edit
First of all, everything can be made vegan if you ask, and a lot of dishes are vegan by default. I love the Galaxy so much that I’m a weekly regular here.
Read moreThe staff is amazing and very friendly, I always feel well taken care of and the host(s) always have a smile! I’m a diner guy from way back and since transitioning to a plant based diet, I’ve longed for a good diner experience: the Veggie Galaxy is it!!
The food is everything I could want. We often get the poutine for a fun treat, French toast is delicious and made just right. (Love the banana butter kick in the middle) get it stuffed or traditional, you won’t regret either as long as you brought your appetite. The chicken and waffle is absolutely delicious with a great combo of tender seitan chicken and fluffy waffles doused in gravy and syrup mmmm-Mm. Don’t hesitate to chow down on a Mac and stack, how could you go wrong with mac’n’cheese waffles?!? Tofu scramble is nicely done with a hint of mustard that I love. I’ll never turn down a Ruben or a chick-pea tuna melt, the shakes are amazing a must try. Every bakery item I’ve ever tried has been spectacular.
Do not miss: I cannot say enough good things about the diner; hope to see you there!
Pros: Everything can be vegan, most is by default, Great staff!, Delicious food: everything you want in a diner
Cons: Not much in the way of “health food”…, …But that’s not why I go. , Sometimes a wait: very popular.
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