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 Mon-Thu 9:00am-9:00pm, Fri-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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337 Reviews
First Review by massta
miigul01
Points +64
Incredibly good - Edit
Absolutely delicious! 5 stars! Friendly staff and everything on the menu can be made vegan! I got “chicken” and waffles it was very very good! Vegan food coma achieved! Greasy vegan comfort food done right!
Read morePros: Everything on the menu can be made vegan , Stellar comfort food, Friendly staff
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reba1203
Points +103
Yum! Awesome! - Edit
Veggie Galaxy was amazing! I had the Rueben with house made seitan & house made 1000 Island - so good! The dressing wasn’t overly sweet. We had poutine as a starter - highly recommend! Portions are generous & delicious. I hope we can make it back again during this trip to Boston.
Read morePros: Lots of veg options, Comfy seating, Great service
Cons: None....
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LesVegan
Points +151
The. Best. Breakfast. Ever. - Edit
Best vegan brunch in the U.S. vegan omelettes, pancakes, home fries. This place is unreal.
Read morePros: Food is amazing , Reasonably priced , Diner atmosphere
Cons: Wait times on weekends
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Anne_S
Points +158
Greay vegan food at socially inclusive Cambridge café - Edit
Really enjoyed everything we had here, from the excellent coffee to the tofu scramble, pancake, biscuits and battered pickles (yes we had a lot of food...)
Read morePros: Friendly and attentive service, Inclusice environment, The food!! :)
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amwhite91
Points +522
Very enjoyable - Edit
I have been to this restaurant several times now. My favorite dish is the seitan and waffles. I highly recommend.
Read morePros: Everything can be made vegan, Good variety, Tasty food
Cons: A bit pricey
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AmandaEats
Points +301
Fun place! - Edit
This is my vegan comfort food dreams come true. I tried the vegan poutine and it blew me away. I also tried the peanut butter chocolate cake and honestly it was hard to stop eating. The fact that everything can be made vegan is amazing and I wish I had the stomach capacity to try more of the menu. It’s great to have a vegan restaurant that doesn’t serve kale (I love kale, but seriously). The real reasons for 5 stars though: the wait staff was diverse, friendly, and attentive; they have a Close the Gap fee (please google this!); the atmosphere is fun and warm.
Read morePros: All the comfort foods
Swishyskirt
Had no idea about the Close the Gap fee and googled it. Makes me love this place even more.
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clg
Points +20
Amazing - Edit
This is my favorite place to eat, and it was before I event went vegan. The fact that this place existed actually made it a lot easier for me to make the transition to vegan, because I knew that I could still eat incredible food. Like other people have said, the food is greasy and not healthy, but it's delicious and so worth it.
Read moreSpecial shoutout to their vegan cheese sauce. It's so good it's crazy. My dairy eating friends will choose the vegan cheese sauce over real cheese every time.
Pros: Everything can be made vegan, Everyone is really nice , Absolutely delicious
Cons: Can get crowded (especially weekend brunch), Definitely not health food
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StephanieLynneReith
Points +30
The best vegan comfort food - Edit
I have never had a bad meal here. The problem is deciding what to choose. I like there is veggie options for my non-vegan friends.
Read morePros: Mac and cheese to die for. , Alcohol , Happy Atmosphere.
Cons: Parking is difficult if you’re not a local
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springkasteel
Points +26
My favorite vegan-friendly restaurant - Edit
When I lived in Boston, before I knew about this website, this was my favorite restaurant in town, no contest. I miss it so much! Brunch was the best, but later in the day, dessert was even better. I always walked away stuffed. Now that I live in Europe, where I've found nothing that can compete, I wish an enterprising vegan entrepreneur (and a baker) would come and transplant the goodness.
Read morePros: CAKE, actually the ENTIRE BAKERY, Stuffed French Toast, Vegan milkshakes to die for
Cons: Too many wonderful things to eat!, Dessert temptation, Very, very popular, so usually crowded
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PaulaJessica
Points +39
What are you waiting for!? - Edit
Out of towner who absolutely LOVED veggie galaxy! The staff was nice, the food was *PHENOMENAL* and I left there full and satisfied. The Mac and cheese bites were delicious and the NY style cheese was outta this world! Wish I grabbed a slice to go. I wi definitely be returning!
Read morePros: Completely vegan
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MelanieFog
Points +22
20/10 WOULD RECOMMEND - Edit
The New York cheesecake was EPIC!! The servers are nice and the food is amazing, JUST GO ALREADY! Also, love the open and welcoming culture 3
Read morePros: Anything on menu can be veganized, All desserts vegan
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BreannaWhite
Points +415
Food that takes you to a different galaxy - Edit
This restaurant will take you by the hand and guide you to a higher plane of taste existence. I had the macaroni waffle chicken burger and my mind was blown. Best food I have had in a looong time. Also had the macaroni balls and they were equally excellent. Make sure to order a side of onion rings, for the rings here are the most plush, perfectly crispy and delightful morsels of food I have ever had the pleasure of putting in my mouth. An extraordinary experience. The service was nice and the vibe of the whole place is awesome. If you take a trip to Boston, make this your prime eating destination.
Read morePros: Unbelievably delicious, Unique and comfort food, Great atmosphere and service
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Vegan1221
Points +60
Cravings spot - Edit
Anything you might be craving, they’ve got it! Everything on the menu is delicious! Frappes are amazing! Bakery is all vegan, and almost all the food options are vegan or can be made vegan.
Read morePros: Vegan mozzarella sticks!
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JackieRoberts
Points +204
Great vegan alternative to traditional meals - Edit
One of my faves! Great food and service. And all the desserts are vegan!
Read morePros: Everything can be made vegan , All desserts are vegan, Friendly service
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ASzmodis
Points +230
Comfort Food - Edit
It's so comforting to be able to look at a menu and know that everything can be made vegan or vegetarian and not have to pick through certain options. It may just be classic diner food but it's better than most diners!
Read morePros: Friendly Staff, Excellent Food, Nice Vibe
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BjörnJóhann
Points +66
Great Comfort Food - Edit
Everything can be made vegan and the food is classic american diner food. Very good!
Read morePros: Great Service, Great Food, Nice atmosphere
Cons: Not super cheap
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MackenzieDonahue
Points +30
great service and great food - Edit
The title says it all, plus I'd say the prices are pretty good! Worth 5 stars in my book.
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cameodemon
Points +157
We've probably gone 100 times - Edit
There are times when all I want is to go to veggie galaxy. It is comfort food, totally friendly to vegans (they will make anything vegan) and really, sometimes we just go for dessert. Frankly, it's easier to get here from Somerville than to go all the way to Allston for FoMu if we just want dessert.
Read moreLook, there are times when service has been slow and or we haven't gotten water for 15 minutes, but that has gotten a lot better over time. These days it is more on par with other restaurants in the area. I take everyone who comes from out of town here, because even the pickiest carnivore will enjoy something at Veggie Galaxy. I hope it stays in Cambridge forever.
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GWolfe
Points +64
The Best - Edit
This is definitely among one of my top 3 veg*n restaurants. The food is great, the decor is really fun, they're always playing great music, and the overall vibe is just really friendly and welcoming. Sometimes the waits to be seated are a bit long but it's always well worth it. Once you're seated service is always quick.
Read moreI get something new almost every time I come here and everything I've had has been excellent. My favorites have been the buffalo chik'n burger, the vegan mozz sticks, and the shiitake bacon mac n cheese. Their desserts are also out of this dang world. Get the Boston cream pie if they have it!
Although they offer dairy and eggs on certain items I've never been worried about accidentally ordering a non-vegan dish. (A big issue at a lot of vegetarian restaurants I've been to.) You don't need to interrogate about the ingredients of every dish because they ALWAYS double-check whether you want it made vegan if it doesn't come that way by default.
It can be hard to pick somewhere to eat when you're somewhere like Boston and you're so spoiled for choice, but this place will always be close to the top of my list.
Pros: Great food, Awesome diner atmosphere, Vegan. Mozz. Sticks.
Cons: Long wait times, Tiiiiny bathrooms
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MarinaZago
Points +393
the paradise for vegan - Edit
Great american style food: from breakfast to dinner. Good food and kindly staff. If you are nearby Boston don't miss a visit here
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sethholm
Points +28
hits and misses - Edit
Comfy diner where whole menu can be made vegan. Vegan French toast and blueberry pancakes were amazing with this yummy banana butter (think Apple butter made from bananas). Coffee frappe was big and yum. Lots of options for my non-vegan friends. Cinnamon donut was just OK, sort of tough. Seitan sausage was one of the most unappealing dishes I've ever gotten in a restaurant. Tempeh bacon pretty pathetic too. Skip the fake meat and you'll be happy.
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MeghanCrockett
Points +23
I love it here - Edit
This is the best place to go when you’ve got a craving! Such a big menu full of things I normally couldn’t eat. So many dessert options and can make anything vegan-friendly.
Read morePros: Tons of options, Delicious, Lots of seating
Cons: Busy
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amarcial021
Points +132
Breakfast food is delicious - Edit
Delicious options! My favorites are the waffles and french toast. The banana butter is phenomenal.
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chris10kors
Points +1414
PERFECT DINER - Edit
A vegetarian diner where everything can be made vegan... the food was absolutely delicious!! And a rotating all vegan dessert case! I wanted to try everything on the menu and I can’t wait to come back.
Read morePros: everything can be vegan, Cute restaurant , Good service
Cons: Unhealthy
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healthie.veggie
Points +2111
SO great - Edit
We LOVE Veggie Galaxy and vegan brunching. So delicious I wish I didn't live in Europe, because honestly, I would go every day if I could. The food and drinks were to die for
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ShannonHiggins
Points +22
My favorite veg restaurant in MA! - Edit
Anything can be made vegan and it is all delicious. This is a good place to bring omni friends to show them vegan food doesn't have to be salads and smoothies. I am a junk food vegan at heart and this place warms my soul every time I come here. Always a good day when I go to Veggie Galaxy.
Read morePros: Everything van be made vegan, HUGE portions
Cons: The limited time items can be a bit pricey, Home fries are not the best
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stayandwander
Points +60
Absolutely Amazing!! - Edit
No meat served here at this completely vegetarian diner!! My non vegan husband and I ate here and we both LOVED everything we got. Highly recommend checking this place out if your in the area. Some of the best vegan food I’ve ever had.
Read morePros: Whole menu can be made vegan , Lots of gluten free options , Staff are A+
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