- Q: Does Boston cater to vegetarian and vegan diners?
- A: Yes, Boston is home to an array of plant-protein-based eateries.
- Q: What famous vegetarian is associated with Boston?
- A: Henry David Thoreau, one of the most famous and finicky vegetarians of all time, called Boston home.
- Q: Is it easy to find meatless dining options in Boston?
- A: Absolutely! Boston offers plenty of places to get your meatless mangia on.
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1. Veggie Galaxy
Veggie Galaxy is a made-from-scratch vegetarian diner that serves a menu of vegetarian and vegan fare. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Veggie Galaxy presents a menu featuring dishes like eggs Benedict and syrupy pancakes, corned beef seitan hash, and vegan gravy poutine. Lunch and dinner treats include meatless specialties such as BLTs, quinoa shepherd's pie, and seasonal vegetable entrées. The onsite Veggie Galaxy Bakery, 100% vegan, makes cakes, pies, muffins and takes orders for special occasions. Vegan doughnuts are offered on weekends and for some special occasions. Beverages include hot and cold drinks, floats and sodas, vegan frappes, and iced teas. There is also a fun bar menu of vegan cocktails, vegan boozy frappes, wines (some vegan) and vegan New England craft beers.
450 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139, Phone: 617-497-1513
2. Freshii
Freshii is a health-conscious counter-serve chain that serves freshly prepared, made-to-order salads and soups, burritos, sandwiches and selection of juices. Freshii serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and their menu features a variety of healthy and hearty fate such as bamboo bowls, sandwiches and wraps, fresh soups, burritos, smoothies, and cold-pressed juices. Signature dishes include Bamboo bowls of brown rice, broccoli, coconut, carrots, cabbage, and cilantro, flavored with a lime wedge and served with a green curry sauce.
100 High St #100, Boston, MA 02110, USA, Phone: 857-233-2674
3. Cocobeet
Cocobeet is a petite grab 'n' go spot that serves organic, cold-pressed juices, superfood smoothies, raw vegan fare, and freshly made vegan salads. One of the city’s original organic juice bars, Cocobeet prides itself on serving only the freshest fare made with natural, locally sourced ingredients that are organic, raw, vegan, gluten-free, non-GMO, and non-HPP. Juices are cold-pressed and unprocessed, and delicious, healthy vegetarian and vegan dishes are crafted on-site every day and offered in a grab-and-go format. Cocobeet offers more than 30 cold-pressed organic juices and smoothies and an extensive range of vegan and gluten-free options for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks.
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108, USA, Phone: 857-263-8598
4. Sweetgreen
Founded in 2007, sweetgreen is a casual dining destination for simple, seasonal, healthy food. Using only the freshest ingredients that have been locally sourced and skillfully prepared, sweetgreen offers a menu of healthy salads and grain bowls made in-house from scratch using whole produce delivered that morning. Signature dishes include the Toro Bowl, featuring warm quinoa, shredded kale, warm chickpeas, and freshly squeezed lemon juice, and the Spring Caesar with organic arugula, asparagus, chopped romaine, hard-boiled egg, and za'atar breadcrumbs. sweetgreen stores can be found across the country, with no less than ten eateries in Boston serving delicious fare throughout the day.
659 Boylston Street, Phone: 617-936-3464
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