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Name: Veggie Galaxy
Address: 450 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA, 02139
Telephone: (617) 497-1513
Price range: Under $11
Rating: 3.93

Veggie Galaxy

450 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA, 02139

(617) 497-1513
Store is closed

Veggie Galaxy Menu

Breakfast - Omelets

Cambridge Street

Western Ave

Mass Ave

River Street

Memorial Drive

The Road Not Taken
Breakfast - Breakfast Sandwiches

Egg Benedict

Egg & Cheese
Breakfast - Eggs Any Style

One Egg

Two Eggs

One Tofu Egg

Two Tofu Eggs
Breakfast - French Toast

Stuffed

Traditional

French Toast
Breakfast - Pancakes

Pancakes W/ Caramelized Banana Butter & Maple Syrup

Pancakes W/ Taza Chocolate & Candied Spiced Walnuts

Pancakes W/ Mixed Berries & Coconut Whipped Cream
Breakfast - Breakfast Sides

Egg

Tofu Egg

Homefries

Toast

Single Pancake

Seitan Chorizo

Tempeh Bacon

Black Pepper Biscuit

Chorizo & Vegetable Potato Hash

Grilled Muffin
Lunch - Soups

Cream Of Tomato

Soup Of The Day
Lunch - Salads

Simple

Southwestern

Harvest

Salad Of The Day
Lunch - Sandwiches

The Club

Smoked Reuben

Melt

Blt

Grilled Cheese
Lunch - Sides

Fries

Onion Rings

Potato Salad

Red Cabbage Slaw
Lunch - Dinner Sides

Sauteed Chard

Sweet Potato Mash

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potato

Mustard Baked Beans
Lunch & Dinner - Burger

Central Square

Kendall Square

Harvard Square

Inman Sqaure

Outside The Box-build Your Own Burger
Lunch & Dinner - Dinner Entrees

Baked Mac

Glazed Seitan Loaf

Vegetable Pot Pie

Open Faced Seitan Sandwich

Beer Battered House Smoked Tofu
Desserts - Pies

Mile High Lemon Meringue

Cream Pie Of The Day

Fruit Pie Of The Day
Desserts - Cakes

Boston Cream Pie

Coconut Citrus Layer Cake

Sweet Potato Carrot Cake

Taza Chocolate Layer Cake

Chocolate Malted Layer Cake

New York Style Cheesecake
Desserts - Puddings

Taza Chocolate

Pudding Parfait

Butterscotch
Desserts - Ice Cream

Chocolate Vanilla Strwawberry
Desserts - Sundaes

Hot Taza Fudge

Hot Fudge Brownie

Berry Sundae

Banana Split
Desserts - Available To Go

Cookies

Cupcakes

Muffins

Brownies
Beverages - Hot Beverages

House Coffee

Pot Of Hot Tea

Taza Hot Chocolate

Chai Latte
Beverages - Espresso Drink

Double Espresso

Cappuccino

Latte

Mocha
Beverages - Vegan Frappes

Classic Chocolate

Classic Vanilla

Classic Strawberry

Vanilla Zebra

Chocolate Banana

Mocha

Strawberry Banana

Dad's Shakes

Peanut Butter & Chocolate
Beverages - Iced Drinks

Iced Coffee

Iced Tea

Lemonade
Beverages - Floats & Sodas

Black & White

Black Cow

Brown Cow
Beverages - Soft Drinks

Root Beer

Cane Cola

Diet Cane Cola

Black Cherry

Ginger Ale

Orange
Beverages - Other

Orange Juice

Grapefruit Juice

Apple Juice

Milk

Soy Milk

Rice Milk

Healthy Meal suggestions for Veggie Galaxy

Breakfast - Omelets

Cambridge Street [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Western Ave [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mass Ave [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

River Street [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Memorial Drive [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

The Road Not Taken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Breakfast - Breakfast Sandwiches

Egg Benedict [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Egg & Cheese [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Breakfast - Eggs Any Style

One Egg [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Two Eggs [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

One Tofu Egg [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Two Tofu Eggs [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Breakfast - French Toast

Stuffed [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Traditional [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

French Toast [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Breakfast - Pancakes

Pancakes W/ Caramelized Banana Butter & Maple Syrup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pancakes W/ Taza Chocolate & Candied Spiced Walnuts [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pancakes W/ Mixed Berries & Coconut Whipped Cream [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Breakfast - Breakfast Sides

Egg [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tofu Egg [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Homefries [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Toast [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Single Pancake [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Seitan Chorizo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tempeh Bacon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Black Pepper Biscuit [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chorizo & Vegetable Potato Hash [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Grilled Muffin [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Lunch - Soups

Cream Of Tomato [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Soup Of The Day [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Lunch - Salads

Simple [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Southwestern [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Harvest [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Salad Of The Day [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Lunch - Sandwiches

The Club [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Smoked Reuben [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Melt [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Blt [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Grilled Cheese [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Lunch - Sides

Fries [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Onion Rings [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Potato Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Red Cabbage Slaw [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Lunch - Dinner Sides

Sauteed Chard [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sweet Potato Mash [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potato [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mustard Baked Beans [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Lunch & Dinner - Burger

Central Square [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Kendall Square [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Harvard Square [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Inman Sqaure [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Outside The Box-build Your Own Burger [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Lunch & Dinner - Dinner Entrees

Baked Mac [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Glazed Seitan Loaf [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Vegetable Pot Pie [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Open Faced Seitan Sandwich [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Beer Battered House Smoked Tofu [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Desserts - Pies

Mile High Lemon Meringue [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cream Pie Of The Day [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fruit Pie Of The Day [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Desserts - Cakes

Boston Cream Pie [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Coconut Citrus Layer Cake [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sweet Potato Carrot Cake [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Taza Chocolate Layer Cake [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chocolate Malted Layer Cake [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

New York Style Cheesecake [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Desserts - Puddings

Taza Chocolate [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pudding Parfait [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Butterscotch [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Desserts - Ice Cream

Chocolate Vanilla Strwawberry [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Desserts - Sundaes

Hot Taza Fudge [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hot Fudge Brownie [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Berry Sundae [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Banana Split [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Desserts - Available To Go

Cookies [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cupcakes [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Muffins [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Brownies [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Beverages - Hot Beverages

House Coffee [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pot Of Hot Tea [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Taza Hot Chocolate [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chai Latte [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Beverages - Espresso Drink

Double Espresso [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cappuccino [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Latte [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mocha [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Beverages - Vegan Frappes

Classic Chocolate [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Classic Vanilla [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Classic Strawberry [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Vanilla Zebra [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chocolate Banana [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mocha [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Strawberry Banana [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Dad's Shakes [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Peanut Butter & Chocolate [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Beverages - Iced Drinks

Iced Coffee [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Iced Tea [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lemonade [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Beverages - Floats & Sodas

Black & White [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Black Cow [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Brown Cow [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Beverages - Soft Drinks

Root Beer [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cane Cola [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Diet Cane Cola [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Black Cherry [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ginger Ale [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Orange [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Beverages - Other

Orange Juice [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Grapefruit Juice [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Apple Juice [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Milk [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Soy Milk [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Rice Milk [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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Zac C.

Wow, love the cute diner atmosphere but definitely not diner food! Awesome open kitchen to watch how it all comes together. My fiancÃ© and I strolled in near 7pm and were seated after near 10 minutes. The food coming out of the kitchen was so colorful and pretty that we knew it was going to be a hard choice (mainly after seeing the red velvet pancakes-yes,you read that right). I ended up getting the vegetable pot pie which was so tasty with a great herb gravy. The sweet potato mash that came with it was silky smooth and sweet and my fiance's favorite part. She got a mushroom chickpea burger with tons of awesome toppings (the best part since the veggie burger was a bit dry). I definitely thought my meal was the winner but we can't wait to go back. This might be our new go to for cheap comfort food.
(5)
Robert N.

The food here is great! Didn't have any problem ordering a vegan meal, just make sure to say you are vegan and the people working there know what is up. They were out of a lot of stuff when I went but I understand that as the place is new and they were extremely busy. I'm sure it won't be a problem for long. Service was great! My only complaint is that the portions were pretty small! I went with 6 other people and only one person's meal was the size I would have expected it to be. Everyone else's was pretty tiny. For example: One of us ordered pancakes and for the price I would have expected like 3 plate-size pancakes, but instead we got 3 or 4 pancakes the size of the lid of a average tin-can. Kind of cheap, would have been nice to know that because the place doesn't really seem "gourmet" or anything from the outside. I hope that in the future they will offer bigger portions, but the food is really delicious! So, i will be back for sure!
(4)
Ted K.

Great service, prompt and pleasant. All the food tasted fresh. Can't wait to go back
(5)
Kate m.

This place rocks. I've been a vegetarian for 12+ years, and as a result have never had a ruben sandwich.... but Veggie Galaxy had a vegetarian version with smoked tofu. I LOVED that sandwich, and have been drooling thinking about it since I was there last week.. I also had a black and white ice cream soda with vegan coconut-vanilla ice cream (amazing) and a side of fries sprinkled with rosemary (awesome). My sister had a veggie burger, which she said was the best veggie burger she's ever had (which is impressive). We took a slice of vegan chocolate cake to go, and ate it slowly and happily later in the evening... it was really superb. I'm not always a fan of vegan baked goods, but this was very, very good. Plus, the decor is cute 1950's diner style, which warms my heart. Servers and hostest were really quite pleasant too. Well done, Veggie Galaxy! I'll be back!!
(4)
Bob W.

The food is always great, but we went at 1 pm on Wednesday August 8th, and the place had 5-6 empty booths, so we asked to be seated at one. The host with brown hair and glasses looked and counted the empty booths before seating us in the corner squished between other customers. I understand that this is "the rule," but with that many open booths I found it incredibly rude. Normally though service is better and the food is typically good.
(3)
Tara M.

The concept of a healthy alternative to a diner is so great. The decor looks like an authentic diner but cleaner. Our waiter was extremely helpful and guided us through the menu. We ordered a Kendall Square black bean burger, Mac n Cheese, Chocolate Banana Frappe, and a side of fries to share. Everything was so rich and delicious, and the portions were very generous. Great place to go in a group!
(4)
Carole H.

An unexpected find walking by, seeing the sign, literally backing up and deciding it was time for lunch. A fun concept of 50s diner meets vegetarian/vegan hippy food and everything was well executed. Friendly, prompt service, fast (though arguably outside of the lunch rush at 230 pm), and the food was SO GOOD. Club sandwich with tofu, tempeh bacon, tarragon pesto and a side of potato salad totally rocked with all the flavors melding into a heavenly sandwich of deliciousness. Black bean burger also a big thumbs up though not as good as the club which I am still daydreaming about. Will definitely go back to try the brunch specials...
(5)
Priscila K.

I went there yesterday for the first time. Even though it was packed the server was very attentive, knowledgeable and made great suggestions! I had a great hamburger and a citrus coconut cake for dessert. I will definitely go back for more!!! I think both vegans and carnivores will love this place!
(5)
Joy H.

I came here with 2 non-vegetarians friends, and we ordered the "fish and chips" (beer-battered house smoked tofu with black pepper fries and red cabbage slaw), the club sandwich, baked mac 'n cheese, a side of onion rings, the lemon meringue, and chocolate cream pie. The desserts were to die for! I loved the homemade ketchup, too. Out of the entrees, I liked the tofu the best. The only things that weren't great were the service and the fact that you only get one napkin. When I'm eating greasy foods I eat with my hands, I need a couple more napkins, but the waitress was always too busy for me to stop and ask for me. Finally when I got a chance to ask for another napkin, she came back with only one. I never realized how messy of an eater I was until then.
(4)
Chris B.

This place is so good, it changed my understanding of what kinds of food it's possible to make vegan. Want a vegan version of poached eggs with cheese, chorizo and bacon? They've got one, and can follow it up with a vegan lemon meringue pie. Amazing.
(5)
Ginnette P.

this vegetarian loved this restaurant! great food and atmosphere...I can't wait to go back and try more....
(5)
D D.

This place is great! The staff is friendly, the food is delicious and it's super vegan friendly! (The vegan mac and cheese is to die for!)
(5)
DROR K.

Was not particularly tasty - pancakes served at no extra fruit . We were disappointed
(2)
Leave W.

The desserts are spectacular. I really can't believe they are vegan.
(5)
Amelia G.

Giving four stars just because I haven't dined in, so can't speak to that experience. We dashed in a few minutes before ten on Thursday, and got quick friendly service and delicious food! Vegan mac & cheese with eggplant, leeks and peas was delicious, with breadcrumbs just how I like, came with a nice little arugula salad. Fiance had one of the burgers, with chipotle black bean patty (I was a little sad he didn't choose the chickpea mushroom patty version, I wanted to try it), and I have never seen him eat something so fast. Perfect late night comfort food, we will be going back a lot!
(4)
Samuel S.

I can't buy butter because I go through about a box a week, if it's accessable. So I really really like the stuff. The last time I was in Veggie Galaxy, I was feeling pretty healthy, so I ordered the Sweet Potato Mash and the Harvest Salad. The Sweet Potato Mash was disgusting. I think that was the first dish ever that I could not finish because it had too much butter. The salad came with dressing on the side, yet it was still smothered in olive oil... I mean drenched in the stuff. I couldn't eat more than a few bites of that. At the end of our meal, I told the waitress, who asked if I wanted to send it back. I should have, but I'm too nice/wimpy a guy I guess. Nevertheless, I expected something -- a discount, a free desert, an apology or acknowledgement from someone else there. That didn't happen. I remember the first time I was in there the server was wearing a baseball cap, a baseball jersey, and hadn't shaved for days. I usually don't care about appearances, but this was no unsuitable as to be irksome. My buddy, who's a vegetarian, wasn't impressed -- expensive, and small portions. The sandwhiches are pretty good, but they have to step up their game.
(3)
Cherie G.

We've visited Veggie Galaxy twice for dinner. We've really enjoyed the different veggie burgers. The desserts are really great, better than average, which is a nice surprise. Staff is extremely friendly and service is great. Overall, a great place to eat.
(4)
Alasdair M.

i'm a carnivore but had dinner here the other night with some veggie friends. i was blown away - it really is very good indeed. i made my own burger starting with the mushroom chickpea burger, adding portobellos, sun-dried tomato pesto and asiago cheese. it was fantastic. washed it down with a cambridge brewing company amber (which they have on tap). service was attentive and friendly. prices are fine. definitely recommended.
(4)
Alexander D.

Food was bad, service was questionable. Black bean burger was flat and bland, no match for Boston Burger Co. in Davis. Onion rings were puffy and oily. Water wasn't refilled.
(1)
Bertrand R.

One of my favorite restaurants in Central Square and I'm not even Vegan! I'd recommend their Egg & Cheese, their Reuben and the burger with the onion rings. I've enjoyed all their desserts, though I have heard complaints that they aren't sweet enough, which I think is a little ridiculous. They are not as sweet as a Cheesecake Factory cheesecake or a Twinkie, but they are still delectable treats. Their Sweet Potato Cheesecake is amazing.
(5)
George L.

I have to tell ya', hard to get a five star review out of me, as rare as rockin' horse poop as the English might say but Veggie Galaxy, it had something special. It was my last day on my first trip to Boston and walked there with some friends, over the Longfellow bridge (lovely view), on the recommendation of one of our group who is a dedicated vegetarian and wanted to give it a try. Well, glad he convinced it to go since it has much of the look and feel of a classic dinner but no animals were harmed in the making of the food here. If you are just a vegetarian, you can go with the classic egg based omelette, with vegi options for the filling or if you are vegan, you can do the tofu eggs, which look sort of like a crepe. The omelettes come with a side of home fries, which are not half bad, though diced rather small, minced might be a good term...but if you ask for hot sauce they give you a green one they make in-house, which is quite tasty. The coffee, by the way, was much better than the average diner coffee. The also have a nice selection of vegan pastries if that is your thing. All I can say is, if I lived in the area, I would make this a regular stop on my eating out agenda, it is good stuff. So all you brainy MIT folks (the place is by that University), head on down and eat your veggies!
(5)
Read W.

I realize installing sound deadening would detract from the diner feel, but my waiter made two mistakes on my order because he couldn't hear me--this is a problem. Pretty much impossible to have a conversation. Otoh, great if you're out with someone you don't want to talk to.
(3)
P'raka ..

I've been here twice. Once for brunch and once for dinner with a Gilt City groupon. First visit was so-so. It was almost noon and I ordered a veggie burger. Burger was bland but the toppings and sauces made up for it. We got the gilt city deal and came back for dinner. The mushroom burger was SO MUCH BETTER this time! and the home-made sauces and coleslaw were just as good as the first time. Maybe they just weren't prepped for a veg burger at 11:30am? I'll stick to breakfast foods at breakfast next time. I will definitely come back!
(4)
Sally K.

I'm not sure why Cambridge (MA) and Boston is overrun by vegan and 'guilt-free' joints from peace o' pie (although they're closed now due to a harsh winter), veggie planet, veggie galaxy, FoMu, Life Alive, etc. - but I'm quite happy with the trend eating mostly a plant based diet (with the occasional pepperoni pizza frenzy). I visited Veggie Galaxy a few years back and really - really - wanted to like it. It looked like a diner with greasy food, and you could get anything you wanted vegan and gluten free. Yay! However, the burger menu I had was so poor and boring that I couldn't get over my disappointment to write a review. Being back this summer, I thought I would give it a second go and try out their vegan lemon meringue this time. Heaaveenn!! Yummy yummy yummy yummy! How is it possible to make such a good lemon meringue without any dairy or eggs? It doesn't make sense! Not least in a shabby dessert place such as Boston, where places such as Mike's and Modern Pastry thrive due to lack of competition. I mean it, go, eat, be happy - guilt-free!
(4)
Allyson D.

I'm from NJ and go to school in New York City - I am knee deep vegan options, and I've already picked out my favorites, the ones that set the bar for me. I had heard a lot about Veggie Galaxy before coming to Boston - it was just something that had to be on the to do list. But I think I should've got the hint when a woman I met on the street, a vegetarian who lived in Boston for 20 years, gave me other suggestions when I mentioned VG. The place is just all right. What gets you is the amazing, creative, indulgent diner vibe. Since being veg, its been a dream to just go to a diner and for once have anything I'd like on the menu, and I give them huge props for indulging veg people in such joy. The spinning cake case just really wooed me. So cool! And beer and wine with your breakfast foods? Why not?! Build your omelette? It's definitely a fun, go-wild playground approach. I ended up getting the Tofu "Egg" with Tempeh Bacon and their vegan cheese, with their home fries (which were hella diced) and it was tasty but a bit confusing - it sounded good in theory on the menu (arugula, garlic mayo, on toast) but it was kind of a sloppy mess. We also split a slice of Boston Cream Cake and it was a bit off tasting/dry although the ganache and filling were great. I enjoyed the two dishes and it was filling, but it was the vegan equivalent of a just ok meal - like the many many many I've had in the last ten years at any random NJ diner. So I guess they accomplished that diner aspect!
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Courtney S.

I have a few food restrictions (Gluten free and peanut free) so finding places to eat can be tough. Veggie Galaxy has an amazing gluten-free menu, and all the servers are super friendly and very nice about dietary restrictions. I've been here several times now, and haven't been disappointed! They have really delicious gluten-free bread!
(5)
Caro M.

They do everything right here... almost. I've dined here a couple times and was not disappointed. Getting a table is quick, and the service is simply no frills... which is refreshing when most of the dining options in Boston offer only frilly service. Pinky up! Rosemary french fries are crazy good and so are their simple mixed greens. I think last time I got some sort of BLT, with seitan bacon, which was my first time having seitan (mind you, I was a vegetarian for 20 years). It was excellent. Veggie Galaxy gets points for presentation and delightful flavors. I also like that the interior is a retro diner feel. Minus points for the gnats that were chillin' on the wall next to our booth. I get that it's hard to control bugs, but food is much less appetizing when you're in the company of them while dining. In conclusion... those rosemary french fries, tho.
(4)
Doug M.

VG continues to be great! This time I went in, having gone gluten-free 10 months before as I struggled to slay the Candida yeast beast (successfully!)...and I was handed a Gluten-free menu! Wow! The cole slaw, the kale, the french fries & mayo were amazing. The burger was good but not great. My spouse's burger was great!
(4)
Kelly A.

Veggie Galaxy is my new favorite place. I love being able to look at an entire menu - every single thing! - and know that I could order that. I love the diner atmosphere, and the diner menu. I love the waitstaff, who are always so chipper and pleasant. And the food, of course. It's so good. I've been to Veggie Galaxy a couple of times now, and it's exceeded my expectations every time. The first time, we went for a dinner and we had our toddler with us. I ordered the mushroom chickpea burger, my husband got the tofu reuben, we ordered the kids' mac and cheese with veggies for our daughter, and we split an order of fries. My husband got some beers that time, and was really happy with the offerings and the quality of the beers he was served (including some from Cambridge Brewing Company); I got black iced tea. Everything was fantastic. The burger I got came with roasted tomatoes, which were delicious, and included sides of potato salad and dressed arugula, and I cleaned my plate. The tofu reuben was also a hit, as every last bit of it was gone. Our daughter enjoyed her mac and cheese, and even had some to take home. It was a great meal. My husband and I were in Central Square for a show last night, and it was our anniversary, so we decided to make a night of it and grab dinner while we were there. Veggie Galaxy was the natural choice! We split a couple of things: that most delicious burger from the first visit, as well as the smoked tofu and fries. Both of the dishes were amazing. We split a slice of the sweet potato carrot cake for dessert, even though I despise sweet potatoes, since our waitress assured us that it didn't taste like sweet potatoes. And she was right. It was the perfect choice. And vegan! We settled our bill and headed out to grab coffee at Toscanini's, but it turned out they were closed, and we still had a whole lot of time to kill before the show, so we ended up going back to Veggie Galaxy. We just sat at the bar. He had some espresso, and I had the much-talked-about zebra frappe, and we enjoyed both. And it was nice to just hang out there. I think I could eat every meal there for the rest of my life and never tire of it. Just so many options! I can't wait to go back to try their breakfast/brunch items. Oh, and while we were hanging out, we were discussing potential names for our second baby and we needed some third party input. Our lovely waitress was very willing to share her opinions and ideas about our names, and she helped us pick the name we'll choose if this baby turns out to be a girl. We never would have asked our waitress at any other restaurant to comment on potential baby names, but there's something about Veggie Galaxy that just seems to make that sort of thing seem ok. I love that. This is the longest review ever, so for that I apologize, but I really, really love this place.
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Amelia M.

OH BOY. I love this place. I've been twice in the past four weeks or so, and I'm going to make this a more regular habit, especially since I live very nearby. I'm not a vegetarian, but I love vegetarian food, and I think it's just delightful that they've livened up the greasy spoon concept with fresh, healthy, and delicious veggies. On my first visit, I ordered an omelet with goat cheese, black beans, and vegetarian chorizo. Killer. On my second visit, I ordered a mushroom and chickpea burger with goat cheese, Brussels, and roasted eggplant. Oh my GAH. I cleaned my plate on both occasions. Go here. Except don't go when I'm going because I don't want to have to wait for my food.
(5)
K K.

My favorite place in the entire world if you like inexpensive food, American favorites, and with all gluten-free options. Amazing for the vegan/gluten-free eater.
(5)
Christina G.

After weeks of passing by and consistently being temped by the fully stocked, revolving glass dessert case, I decided it was finally time I stop in and see what this funky place was all about. Although it's a Vegetarian/Vegan place, you don't have to be either to enjoy what they're serving up here. I've tried the French Toast for breakfast and a Kendal Square Black Bean Burger for lunch. Both were really good! I even got daring and tried my first slice of Vegan Chocolate Cake, which was surprisingly good and didn't taste all that different from regular chocolate cake. I think this is a really good healthy dining option in Central Square. My only gripe is that it is a little pricey, but I guess that's to be expected with the type of cuisine they offer.
(4)
Alexa R.

The staff has always been friendly and the food, although not healthy, is delicious. I love the pancakes especially.
(4)
Ana R.

Veggie Galaxy is a 50s-diner-looking place, inhabited and run completely by hipsters. These are pretty nice hipsters, though. I've been here twice and have encountered zero snark. Both times I've been here I've sat at the counter, directly in front of the cooks. This is very entertaining, and I'm definitely going back for a proper booth, and trying out a lot of this delicious-looking menu. Vegan food mostly. The desserts I've had were pretty good. The cake was a bit dry, but that's to be expected if it's vegan. I'm not vegan, so I'd prefer a moist cake, thank you. The ice cream, made from coconut milk, was delicious! Their coffees are well-pulled, but there is a double shot minimum on espresso drinks. I understand this may be because industrial espresso machines pull two shots at a time, but in Europe and other domestic places, you're never forced to two shots of espresso at an added cost. That's ridiculous. Either adjust your prices or figure out what to do with that extra shot of espresso, VG! I can't wait to go back and try out their malts and those amazing looking fries. Cute tattooed cooks/waiters, pretty decent prices for the area, intriguing menu. UPDATE: Owner Adam has messaged me to let me know there is an option to get just one shot of espresso, right now you have to ask, but they are fixing the POS system so this is a standard choice. Very happy to get such instant feedback! Can't wait to go back.
(5)
Jon T.

So disappointed that this place didn't exist when I lived in Boston. What's the deal with an amazing vegan diner opening right after I move?? Veggie galaxy's biggest strength is its massive dessert selection. When I was there with my girlfriend, we got Boston Creme Pie. VEGAN BOSTON CREME PIE. I've never seen anything like that before. There were some other cool selections too, like an oreo cheesecake. Wish I could have tried more. As for the main menu, it wasn't jaw-droppingly innovative, but both sandwiches I tried were good vegan diner food. I'm pretty sure you could get anything on the menu and it would be pretty excellent. Also was impressed with the speed of the service. On a Saturday night, the place was packed but we were seated and served with maybe 20 minutes. One strange thing I noticed, the staff (servers/cooks) were almost all girls. I felt like I was having a Seinfeld moment. Can't wait to try Veggie Galaxy again next time I'm visiting.
(4)
Dianne B.

We love us some Veggie Galaxy. It's the sort of place that has something for everyone: breakfast/brunch staples, burgers, sandwiches, comfort food like mac & cheese and baked "meat" loaf, or lighter options like beautiful meal-sized salads or (my personal favorites) the ever-changing blue-plate and vegetable specials. The atmosphere is fun and lively, the servers are friendly and ready to answer any questions, and the desserts are so gorgeous and uniformly delicious that no matter how full we are, we never leave without taking something away (and we're generally not interested in sweets). In fact, if I have one tiny quibble with Veggie Galaxy, it's that I wish it were 100% vegan, but it's close enough to be in our top few places whenever we decide to eat out.
(5)
liz c.

This place has really improved since they first opened, and now I'm a regular. Most of the staff are nice and have it together. The food is great, and the new chip-like home fries are super. Good coffee. They have beer and wine, specials every day, and clean bathrooms. They're always listening to good music, and they don't play it too loud (at least not at lunch). They have vegan desserts and a regular and gluten-free menu, which is very rare in these parts. If it weren't for the weird counter set-up and the fact that some of the people who do the seating are kinda flaky, I'd give this joint the whole five!
(4)
Amanda S.

I have always been a 100% five star fan of Veggie Galaxy and a weekly customer, but my past two visits there were very disappointing. The food is usually exceptional and the atmosphere pleasant with the staff upbeat. The last two visits were different. Both times they did not have gluten free bread, a major reason that my family goes due to having both vegan and a celiac family member. The first reason was that it was not defrosted which seemed a silly excuse not to accommodate us since there are toasters. The second time when a wait server asked the person in charge, he angrily answered, "If one more person asks me that....." and he stormed out of the room saying he hasn't had time to get it ready. He then loudly threw a metal pan into the sink startling the customers. The staff was not pleased either. This is not the Veggie Galaxy I know, and I hope that this can be corrected. Other than this, as a reviewI love Veggie Galaxy, the food is excellent, the staff invested in the customers, and the premise of the restaurant is inclusive. Please fix this problem.
(4)
Kim K.

Pretty decent food. The burgers are really good. I didn't really care for the potato salad on the side, it was too runny. The onion rings were overcooked and super greasy too. Service was good and diner ambiance is cool. Prices are fair. Not sure if I'll be returning any time soon though.
(3)
Jenna H.

Veggie Galaxy - you leave me waiting and hungry... I have been to your place 3 times over the past couple months. If I were to rate you on the first visit it would have been 4 stars, however my last two recent visits would leave you with no stars.. My first visit I loved the diner style theme of this place. I thought the service was good, and I enjoyed my meal. I had the tomato soup - which had a bit of a spicy bite, but I loved it, and the grilled cheese with a side of potato salad. The second time I came here for lunch with my friend we waited 50 mins for our meal. After checking in with our lackluster waitress she admitted that she forgot to put our order in. She apologized and offered to put in it. We waited another 15 mins to no avail. At this point I was way over the time allotted for my lunch break and told her I had to leave. She offered me a credit for the next time but I declined. I had to go back to work hungry - not cool. I cannot believe it but I came back here to lunch with the same friend a couple weeks later. 35 minutes to get our grilled cheese - which was good. We decided to order desert as they looked really good in the case when we walked in. We waited 15 minutes for our slice of pie before I headed up to the counter to ask for a check. They apologized because they forgot the pie... twice in a row... really?? Our waitress meanwhile could be found at a back table chatting up some people she knew. Since Veggie Galaxy does not seem to care about me - I will certainly forget about them. Avoid - there are too many other great restaurants in the area. *update 3/18 the owner did reach out to me and try to make this right. I find this a stand up thing to do and have increased the rating by a star.
(2)
Melody K.

They have tasty gluten-free and vegan options, including some gluten-free pancakes that my sister even ordered because they were so yummy (she does not have gluten intolerance). They make an awesome vegan cheese in-house! Wait staff are chill about making alterations to your order (cheese-less) if you have dietary restrictions. For those of us that need to substitute things out of our food a lot and often feel annoying when doing so- these ppl will make you feel at home. Coffee is great, service is attentive but not overly in your face, and the breakfast is fun, delicious and inexpensive.
(4)
Najica H.

This place is totally bitchin. I recently went vegan, but I have been slowly easing into it and looking for places I can eat. I went here this morning for for breakfast and it was awesome!! I had the tofu cambridge st omelet w/ house made vegan cheese and for a tofu omelet is so far the best and healthiest tasting one I've had yet anywhere. Had a great southwestern flavor, and the omelet was almost something like a crepe but still savory. They also had a great homemade pickled jalapeno hot sauce that was like tangy salsa verde, yum! I also tried my friends traditional french toast and it was damn good! The servers were all cute and very very nice :3 Vegan bakery = 100 cool points Soy hot chocolate = rich, chocolaty, great for lactose intolerant ppl who love choco! 1950's decor = totally awesome homey vibe, very comfortable
(5)
Leanne C.

Spontaneous, odd-houred adventures to a diner for conversation, frappes and atmosphere. Hearing the bustle and clanging of the cooks; the sizzle of late night breakfasts and hot greasy sandwiches. Eavesdropping on the conversation of other patrons in the booths/stools nearby. Always having a super kind and laid back waitress. This is what I expect when I set my heart on a diner run. Diners were a favorite past time of mine until I went vegan 2.5 years ago. Then all the things they had that appealed to me-- french toast, frappes, root beer floats, omelets and those homemade pies in the rotating-display were out of my reach. Now, imagine the excitement I felt when I stumbled across Veggie Galaxy. 'A Toy Story' Pizza Planet-style sign, a booth and stool diner setup on the inside, dim lighting and a super kind hostess. I'm sure my jaw must have dropped after I scanned the menu. SO many vegan options! I mean, I'm no grease fiend so much of the menu was out of my reach anyways but ooh-la-la! How refreshing. I ordered a Classic Vanilla Frappe and it didn't disappoint. In fact, after it was gone I just kept wishing i had more. For $5.50 you can't beat what you get and really, that's only ~$.55-$1.00 more than if you had the moo cow version. Veggie Galaxy, you've won me over. I can't wait to visit again.
(4)
Joe R.

A First Timer, and I came away impressed. I had their version of "fish and chips," with tofu instead. My only complaint, and I am not a vegetarian, is there was NOT enough tofu! Geez, you would not have caught me saying that five years ago. But more importantly was the vibe. The wait staff is very good, showing patience, serving us well, keeping the water glass filled. The decor is charming. Comfortable. Clean. We were inclined to hang later over coffee and dessert as conversation was cooking, and I felt supported by staff and environment. A good to great veggie experience. I coming back!
(4)
Hailey B.

It's no Chicago Diner, but it's pretty damn good. I prefer eating here for dinner although they serve breakfast all day and breakfast has seemed to be the busiest time to go. Veggie Galaxy's seitan specials are usually great and the beer and wine list is decent and well-priced. This is vegetarian diner food so, don't expect some fancy feast but, I've never walked away disappointed in the food. The service on the other hand leaves something to be desired...
(4)
Skye P.

Veggie Galaxy is awesome! Definitely rivals (if not beats) the infamous Chicago Diner. Delicious veggie burgers, I had the mushroom chickpea Inman Square over arugula, and fabulous fries! They have a dedicated gluten free fryer for them. Yay! This was the first time in over two years I was able to have fries. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. It gets pretty crowded here on the weekends, so arrive early or be prepared to wait for a little while. I just wish they would offer a gluten and corn free dessert (their pudding has cornstarch in it).
(5)
Ben W.

Yeah, they got their act together. I've since stopped in on four occasions for coffee and ice cream, a slice of cake to go, and two full meals - this place is legit. As a newly-minted vegan living in Central, I can't be happier that I live near this place.
(5)
Jamie W.

I'm very impressed with Veggie Galaxy after having visited twice. The menu provides many choices. Great vegan breakfast all day. I recommend the omelettes and the tempeh BLT. I'm not sure if you'd call any of it health food, but on the other hand it's not overly greasy and I haven't left feeling heavy. I'll definitely be visiting again.
(5)
Richard L.

Totally great place. Wonderful food, polite service, fantastic desserts. As a veggie diner, it is perfect. I have eaten there 4 times in the past two weeks, and it was terrific every time. Two types of veggie burger--both good. Regular fries are delicious. They get a bit confused on service sometimes, but give them a break, they are new! They are trying hard and very friendly. This is my favorite place for lunch in Cambridge, and a good place for dinner, too. My only suggestion is that they need Sweet Potato Fries!
(5)
Shimmer L.

I'm a vegetarian of thirty years standing, so for me this place is a dream come true. They are still getting into their groove (not even open a full month yet) but everyone has a great attitude and the food is mouthwateringly DELICIOUS. I've been three times and each time I have had a different spin on the omelet. I imagine over time I will work my way around the menu. I don't eat eggs so it is a real treat for me to be able to in and order an omelet that looks and tastes like an omelet (although I do love tofu scrambles, too). The tempeh bacon is incredible, and the seitan chorizo is very spicy and yummy. They have an in-house hot sauce that is delectable although they will offer you Sri Racha as well (I think the in-house stuff is miles better). I do hope they will eventually add spinach to the list of options for the omelets & sandwiches. They do have baby arugula and a number of home made pestos and spreads (I just had the tarragon pesto---again AWESOME) which help make you forget that you don't have many options for roughage in a veg* themed venue. There is an all vegan bakery (the regular food menu is a mix of vegan and vegetarian) and I did try a cinnamon bun which was incredibly light and tasty--wonderful flavor. I think most omnivores will leave very satisfied with their meal. Veg* folk will think they've died and gone to diner heaven.
(4)
morgan g.

What is everyone talking about? This place is HORRENDOUS. I love vegetarian food and can be frequently found at Falafel Palace, Life Alive, and The Otherside. But, if not for obvious signs like cutlery and a menu, I would not have even categorized Veggie Galaxy's offerings as food. I had the "Reuben." The marble rye was good and so was the swiss cheese, but the tofu was "smoked" aka covered in LIGHTER FLUID. It tasted positively toxic. My friend got the chickpea and mushroom burger and I sampled it. The after taste was rancid and the texture left much to be desired. The other in my party said their black bean burger was "decent" aside from removing all of the tempeh bacon, which kind of defeats the purpose of ordering it, eh? Good luck with this place. I'd stick to french fries and omelettes if I were you. Or, a better idea, check out some of the positively delectable eateries in Central Square and sacrifice enjoying the kitschy atmosphere for the ten minutes before your gross food arrives.
(1)
Steve C.

Over priced and bad tasting. I have a lot of friends that are vegan and they hate this place now. We went one afternoon after a long day of work and man was it ever terrible. The waitresses/waiters seemed like they didn't want to be at work. The macaroni and cheese was awful. It seemed like they spilled vinegar into it from the smell. The onion rings were a joke, a pile of 5 rings. Not really something to share, more of something just to look at and pass by. The veggie burger was okay, but flavorless by even tofu standards (I think it's chickpea though...). Anyway, I don't plan to come back.... even though their pastries/pies in the front do look good.
(2)
Rena M.

My boyfriend is a recent vegetarian, and I am a meat eater, so sometimes it is hard to find restaurants that have delicious and satisfying options for both of us. However, we both fell in love with this place - everything from the layout to the diner feel to the extensive menu and tasty food was awesome!! I knew that Veggie Planet's sister restaurant would be great! He ordered the cheesesteak which was really yummy! I ordered a Greek salad which was huge and filling, with a side of the homemade pickles- also good. Next time I want to try a milkshake or one of the burgers. Fast and friendly service as well- convenient location right in the middle of Central Square.
(5)
Team O.

I can't believe we've never reviewed this place. Been eating here for years, we love it. Get a burger, but not the mushroom burger, the bean one is better. If you are very hungry and looking to eat some comforting vegetarian diner food, this is for you. Fries and fried stuff and pickles and ketchup and beer etc. It's great. The coconut ice cream milkshakes are good too.
(4)
Ruta U.

My son turned 8 today and chose this place ! Absolutely love the coconut milk vegan frappes, tastes better than the regular. The Kendall burger is good. the only reason the review is shy of a perfect score is that the fried stuff is way too oily. Loved the CBC draught beer. Good place :-)
(4)
First A.

Unimpressed. My friend told me she got food poisoning here, and I called her bluff. Should have listened. First time eating there today. Burger was greasy, watery, and falling out of the bun.Service....meh...luckily I always tip well. Seriously though, they should be wearing gloves when they prepare the food.
(2)
Paula P.

First time trying Veggie Galaxy with kids in tow and was pleasantly surprised. Has a very retro diner feel with ample seating. Service was a little slow esp. when it wasn't packed but the wait was worth it! We ordered: French Toast w/ side order of Home Fries BLT w/ Tempeh Fried Pickles Kendall Square Burger Tomato Basil Soup Chocolate Cream Pie Chocolate Vegan Frappe Overall everything was delicious.... esp the Fried Pickles and Desserts! Didn't care the the burger (tasteless and on the dry side), French Toast was blah and the home fries had a weird taste to them. Next time we come back, it will be for the desserts and appetizers.
(4)
Tiffany C.

Review is for dessert: Just because they serve "vegan desserts" doesn't mean it's "healthy". Like most food restaurants, in order to accommodate the rush & people, they do not have the time to be baking cakes in the kitchen and therefore, most of these desserts do come shipped in as delivery from other sources. I know this because I've worked in food industry before and understand. Yes it is vegan, but the ingredients are substituted by other preservatives to keep the form/taste. The guy told me they were "soy based". Ordered a sweet potato carrot cake, and it tasted like it was still being half defrosted from the freezer. A little bit disappointed because I've been in other vegan restaurants where they do make the cakes themselves and they make it out of nut butters so it's extremely smooth and delicious. I can understand that they were watching out for nut allergies which I completely respect. But I was just sad that my cake felt like it was literally just taken out from the freezer (which it is basically), but I don't want it to taste that way! So hard to cut and eat. Not satisfied at all. 4 stars for their omelettes~ super flavorful & filling (took my half home to eat for later) Food can be overly salted- the homefries made me want to drink 3 glasses of water.
(1)
Lindsay H.

Having visited Veggie Galaxy numerous times in the past, I would be earlier been inclined to give them 3-4 stars. However, my past experience drops them in my book. I made a special trip at lunch to get vegan pie for a family member who visiting. The restaurant was fairly quiet. I was greeted by the host at the checkout counter, who then walked away from me twice to seat guests. My two minute errand turned into longer than it should have. But fine, I understand he was trying to help everyone (just not very efficient). The manager then came over to help me, and she was clearly annoyed from the start. I requested two pieces of cake. There was a new cake that had been cut, and there were a few older pieces that were already on plates. I very kindly asked to have the fresher slices and she refused! Apparently it was their policy to do it this way. I'm sorry, but if a customer has a simple request to get an item that is more fresh it should be granted. Anytime I order from a counter it works this way. Who wouldn't want the new cake, especially when you are paying $6 a slice?! I tried multiple times and was extremely friendly, and she wouldn't budge. I am not sure why she cared so much; you would think she would have bigger things to worry about. The manager had an attitude that I did not appreciate. She clearly does not understand how to treat customers. I doubt I will go back for some time. If you can't be friendly, don't work in the restaurant business.
(1)
Jonathan Z.

I really wanted to enjoy this place. I really did. Last night I entered with high expectations, based on my observations that the place was (nearly) always full, and that the Yelp reviews always depicted the diner in a positive light. First, the good: the service was very friendly (albeit sometimes slow). I really enjoyed the chocolate cream pie. The restaurant was spacious, and there was even a bakery. The kitchen was on display for everyone to see how the chefs cooked, which was kinda hipster and reassuring. But as far as praise goes... that's it. The bad: the food was not good. I ordered Shepherd's pie, but I was greeted with a greasy, salty mix of vegetables and mystery slush topped with two mounds of dry (possibly frozen) mashed potatoes. On the side I was given a generous serving of greens, which were served without anything on top and as such were flavorless. My ears were constantly aching with the loud, obnoxious music. I sat at the bar, which was littered with dollar bills and scratch marks. In all, I felt uncomfortable as I ate my sub-par food. I would rate this eatery higher if I felt that the food was at least healthy. I would rate it higher if the food was at least tasty. But honestly, if you're going to eat out as a vegetarian, then just go to a regular diner and order a vegetarian dish. If it means anything, I'm not a vegetarian, but I would not even suggest my vegetarian friends come to this place. Take your money instead to Clover, even if it's considered "fast food."
(2)
Minh C.

This place was certainly crowded and popular when our group of 6 arrived. Unfortunately, that also led to slower and less attentive service - the food took a while to come out and the waiter kept walking by our table (with a water pitcher in hand) and leaving our glasses perpetually empty. At least until I flagged him down. I got the vegetable special entree - the stuffed peppers were bland and so were the re-fried beans. I added a bunch of salt and pepper to it, but that didn't really help much. If only there were some magical sauce, say sriracha! However, I might be back to try out one of the burgers, and the desserts (which look delicious!)
(3)
InÃªs L.

This is probably in my top 5 favorite vegan places in the Boston area. I've been having trouble finding really good vegan meals since I've moved here but have had several here. I do usually opt for breakfast options but have had dinner a couple times too and that was good as well. And, please, can we talk about the pastries and desserts? How do they get the fluff on that lemon meringue pie so high? HOW? It's so incredible. It's one of the few things on Yelp that has been so, so hyped up and actually lived up to that hype. The portions are generous, prices are reasonable, coffee is good. I love how they have their "day olds" for $1! Sometimes I'll go over just to grab some because who can resist marked down pastries? Not meeee. Also, the decor is fun, casual and every single server I've ever had has been really attentive and kind. Highly recommend this place.
(5)
Heather M.

Good eats. Delicious!
(5)
Svetlana S.

Outstanding place! Environment and Food is out of this world. If you never had vegetarian or vegan food and you want to try it. Go Here! You will be hooked. Been vegetarian for 10 years haven't had any other place taste better then Veggie Galaxy.
(5)
Sophie P.

This place reminds me of a Buzz Lightyear diner experience, if he had one. I came here with some colleagues for lunch, and it's super casual with friendly and attentive staff. FOOD ~HARVARD SQ BLACK BEAN BURGER: A veggie burger loaded with basil pesto, green cabbage slaw, and sweet corn mash, this burger was stacked. However, the sweet corn mash had sour, tart undertones that made me very confused. Or maybe it was the green cabbage slaw? Whatever it was, that taste ruined the burger. I could barely eat it. The GRILLED CHEESE WITH VERMONT CHEDDAR & TOMATO definitely looked like the best thing at the table. It was perfectly crispy and had a choice of sides that made me wish I had ordered that instead. But... if the grilled cheese looks like the most appetizing thing on the table, that's not saying much. This place is unique, but I'm not sure if I'd be back. Our waitress was super friendly and we had a very pleasant experience here.
(2)
Penelope B.

I came here with friends because I'd heard good things and was looking for a meal that was allergy-friendly. Alas, I cannot recommend Veggie Galaxy. We arrived shortly after they opened on a Sunday and were told to expect a ten minute wait. We were seated 45 minutes later. Service was notably slow, and my food had issues. I got gluten-free toast, which is made with a type of bread that is typically sold frozen. My bread was thawed but not actually toasted and barely warm. I also had homefries with cheese. The fries were partially burned and the cheese was unevenly distributed. On the positive side, the tea list is quite good, butter is the non-soy Earth Balance, and the staff are great with allergy questions. Unfortunately, this is not enough to get me to go back if I have another reasonable option.
(2)
Tanya S.

Great spot, especially for the gluten free. Wait staff is very knowledgeable about which gluten free options can be guaranteed not to have crumbs vs are made on the same surface as gluten-containing items. (For example the gluten free pancakes are made on the same surface as other pancakes). So many delicious and surprisingly filling options - sheperds pie, poached eggs, pickles, coffee. Yum. Friendly servers.
(5)
Frank D.

Decided to try Veggie Galaxy after a good experience with a vegan place in Somerville. For the record, I'm not a vegetarian... But some of my closest friends are! We were in 3 and two of us had a black bean burger and 1 had the chick pea burger. The black bean burger is loaded with cumin and that's all you taste. The chick pea burger was less pungent but had an unpleasant sweetness. We thought we'd splurge on dessert: the peanut butter chocolate cake and the coconut lime cake. Both underwhelming and left unfinished. The cake portion was dry and the frosting was artificial tasting on the coconut and there was little to no chocolate flavor on the peanut butter cake. Maybe some of the other things on the menu are better but based on the items we picked we wouldn't be enthusiastic about trying more. Service was pleasant and the place is clean.
(2)
Antonio B.

One of my favorite spots in Cambridge. I'm a meat lover and generally very skeptical of veggie burgers. These guys do it right. Get a burger with a bean chipotle patty, some tempeh bacon. Their vegan cheeses are also very good. Leave some space for dessert. Their desserts are the bomb.
(4)
Kimmi V.

Hardcore meat eater. Loved this place. Got the Western Ave and it was delicious. My friend got it with Daiya cheese and hers was delicious, too. Highly recommended! I just saw some gnats in the baked goods carousel that bugged me a little bit (hah, punny.), so minus 1 star for that. :]
(4)
Steve L.

What a pleasant surprise! Totally awesome breakfast joint - don't let the cheesy-fonted signage deter you from checking out this place. The eggs are so awesome, they'll win over even the most devout carnivores. + Awesome interior space; fun booths, full eat-in bar area + Excellent egg dishes; had the Western Ave omelet, which featured a metric ton of roasted portobellos, brussels sprouts, and an awesome sun dried tomato pesto. + Solid toast offerings on the side + Decent coffee + Fun staff - Music was *super* loud; we were the only ones in the place, and the tunes were just cranked + Very reasonable prices This was easily the best breakfast I had while in Boston and well worth the 20-minute walk from Back Bay. If this place were located in my neighborhood back home, I'd throw away my stove and just eat breakfast here every day.
(4)
John W.

Euphoria. Eric was a great server. The food hit our umami centers dead-on. Amazing. Keep up the magic.
(5)
Michel M.

Been here half a dozen times and have enjoyed each visit... breakfast, lunch and dinner all great and having a full vegan bakery is nice!
(5)
Gary L.

Pure veggie in a casual, diner atmosphere on Mass Ave. I had the Cambridge Street omelette, which blended apples with a spicy mix of black beans, roasted red pepper, vermont jack cheese, and corn. Very tasty. The omelette came with roasted potatoes -- which didn't stand out -- and toast -- which did.
(3)
Meridith J.

I don't write a lot of reviews but I feel like I owe it to this place. I just moved here and I'm having a really hard time. I was very upset for a variety of reasons and simultaneously trying to find somewhere to eat that had options which were both gluten- and dairy-free. I sat down with my partner and was visibly upset, struggling to communicate the severity of dietary restrictions to the waiter while also crying. I only ended up getting some homefries, which were great, but when I came back from the bathroom, I had been left a take-out container with the message: "Have a better day! This chocolate cake is gluten-free and dairy-free!" It was probably the best piece of cake I've ever had and the nicest thing anyone in service has ever done for me. It turned my day around. I don't even think I made eye contact with the waiter while I was in there. Whoever you are, thank you.
(5)
Travis D.

I was so impressed with the amount of options and the ability of the staff to accommodate my needs that I'm headed back for a second round before I leave boston. Prior to coming to Boston I decided I'd have my husband's family here for a birthday brunch, seeing that they don't take reservations I contacted the restaurant and corresponded with the owner Adam who was pleasantly direct in letting me know my next steps to ensure our satisfaction. Also how to get one of their awesome cakes- we loved the sweet potato mash carrot cake and so did our skeptic non vegans:) Needless to say, day of plans aren't always as you'd hope and a hopefully 15 turned to 9 after a long night of wedding celebrations. An hour later than expected our party was ready and our table was as well- so scared I had overhoped, kept the table held too long, and filled with anxiety we were taken in with smiles. I was so relieved we weren't turned aside with "sorry it's been too long" or those other snide remarks we too often fear on a busy Sunday brunch. The atmosphere was just as you'd expect-a diner. And for a vegan it's so nice to know I'm not ordering just French fries if they're not fried in the same oil or a subpar veggie burger- IF it's vegan and IF they have it. But some mimosas later we were delighted and excitedly overwhelmed with the amount of options. Pros- the house made cheese was excitedly nutritional yeasty. The vegan eggs Benedict I immediately needed to devour. The mimosas were mimostly champagne:) The sweet potato carrot cake turned non vegans around. Kendall square burger with mushroom chickpea pattie- bigger better jokes aside, this stacked and loaded burger had me FILLED. Cons- we went through water quite a bit and had to get the pitcher at one point ourselves. This is so overshadowed by holding our table, the continual effort of satisfaction, the amazing food, and Cher playing in the background. Like I said, trying this out a second time because I was so excited knowing id be doubly impressed. Good job Boston on having this place. Vegans: take all your non vegan friends here, don't succumb to their restaurants. Non vegans: they have dairy cheese and eggs- sometimes we can't win them all.
(5)
Zachary M.

Had the blue plate Tempickle Sandwich at VG last night. Was actually my first time eating at Veggie Galaxy, and my mind was blown. I'm not even a potato salad person and the potato salad was sick. Definitely recommend for anybody - vegan or not.
(5)
Aj T.

There's nothing wrong about this place. It's not of my favorite restaurants in Boston. I'm a vegetarian and so this place has a special place in my heart. But many, many of meat-eating friends are also big fans of this place. They have the most unique food and serve good quantity at a reasonable price. I would personally recommend the Harvard Sq burger (that comes with basil pesto in it) but all the other burgers are great. So is the breakfast food. My friends have tried the pancakes & egg dishes and loved them! They have frappÃ©s that are made using coconut milk and Fomu ice cream. They're so damn good. Delicious! The quantity is enormous and one frappÃ© is exactly the side of two. I'm not even kidding. (See photo attached) The staff is very courteous and always happy! I've been there over 7-8 times now and never returned disappointed by the overall experience. They don't take reservations and it's usually very packed so make sure one of you reaches earlier to get your name on the wait-list if you have a bigger group.
(5)
Gonen M.

Good things about this place; - they have a large selection of vegan/vegetarian foods. - they have great milkshakes. - food is good. Bad things about this place; - food is a little too greasy. - THEY ARE UNDERSTAFFED AND YOU HAVE TO WAIT FOR A MILLION HOURS FOR BELOW AVERAGE SERVICE. (See the edit) - the front/bar part seating is okay, but the back side of the restaurant is packed. It's impossible to have an intimate conversation. Overall, okay. EDIT; the owner reached out to me after this review and told me that they are hiring new staff. So I am editing my review to mention that they are working on it and probably your experience would be better than mine after they hire more people. Also I'm impressed that they take their jobs so seriously and value their customer's opinions.
(4)
Amaresh S.

I had really high hopes for this place - as a vegetarian, I love going to vegetarian and vegan only places. I got a seitan cutlet over garlic mashed potatoes, with some sauteed kale on the side. For one, I don't like kale so I wish I could've substituted it w/ something else, but they were pretty adamant about not doing that. They also didn't have hot chocolate, even though it was on the menu (they said the menu was outdated). The mashed potatoes were good, but I mean come on - it's mashed potatoes. The seitan cutlet didn't taste that great, and the kale was also pretty average. I also ordered a quinoa and tempeh sausage, which was absolutely terrible. It was bland, burnt, and overall disgusting. Not in boston anymore, but when I am I'm certainly not coming to this place!
(2)
Liliana C.

Everything I've had here is solid. Their burgers are the bomb, they usually have a great selection of beer. And now that I've finally tried their frappes, and they were the best part of my dining experience. How have I passed them up for so long? Great diner atmosphere. Good place to eat to make your vegetarian friends happy. Service can be so-so but the food makes up for it. Great addition to Central Sq.
(4)
Olivia D.

Our first and only time there, we had a black bean burger and shepherd's pie. Both tasted awful to say the least, we were nauseated with the tasteless flavor and gooey texture of both. Though we're not vegetarian, we've had good black bean burgers and veg shepherd's pie before. Never coming back here.
(1)
Michael M.

Whether you are a hardcore vegetarian, or just trying this type of food for the first time, Veggie Galaxy is a proper representation of how amazing vegetarian cuisine can taste. If you are in the area, you would be wise to visit here and get your grub on. The Food: (Amazing!) For my dinner entree, I ordered the Mushroom Chickpea Burger (Kendall Square) - that is, the burger is topped with roasted red pepper puree, beer battered onion rings, roasted garlic mayo, and baby arugula. The burger was extremely delicious, better than many meat-based burgers that I have ordered from reputable restaurants. In fact, if you are still new to vegetarian food like myself, this is an entirely unique flavor experience. It was clear that the burger was not trying to mimic a meat flavor, but instead glorified the individual ingredients to create something truly indulgent. The Atmosphere: (Average) The restaurant was clean and inviting, with just the right amount of lighting and noise level to hold a conversation. It choice of decor was slightly confusion, however. The decor is very "nifty fifties" or "johnny rockets", but the name of the restaurant and the waiting staff did not seem committed to that identity. I just didn't understand the fifties dinner look. The Price: (Amazing!) I think the prices of the menu items were spot on. Not dirt cheap, but then neither was the presentation and quality of the food. Also, not overly expensive. A meal and a beer should be around $15 - $20. For what its worth, I couldn't even finish my meal. The Service: (Below Average) This was the one shortcoming of Veggie Galaxy. Although our waiter was not rude, he just feel short in servicing our table. Never checked in, never told us his name, switched out with another waiter without informing us, and never refilled our waters. Could of been a 5 star experience if not for him.
(4)
Andrea B.

The omelets are out of this world. No... Scratch that. The omelets are out of this galaxy. Yes, I'm a super cheesy review writer like that. Sorry not sorry. Every omelet listed on the menu sounded like pure genius. After much deliberation, I went with the Green Street, which had tomatoes, spinach, and huge chunks of feta stuffed inside, with minced cucumbers and tzatziki sauce on top. I could tell that all of the veggies were very fresh, and boy does that make a difference. I would go so far as to say it was the best omelet I've ever had. Every omelet is served with deliciously seasoned home fries and Iggy's toast (and all that is for under ten bucks). I left feeling very full indeed, but I couldn't just ignore the bakery at the front of the restaurant. So I left with a taza chocolate brownie, which...yes, I have to say it...was out of this galaxy as well. You don't need me to tell you that I'll be back.
(5)
Kurt M.

One day when my meat-eating parents are visiting me in Boston I'm going to take them here and introduce them to seitan and the creativity and flavor of the food will convert them to becoming vegetarians or vegans and they'll thank me. But until then, I will keep sending my mom recipes for multiple uses of kale and quinoa and tempeh anonymously through snail mail with no return address. I wish this place was a little cheaper (diners usually aren't supposed to be too expensive, imo), but if Mom and Dad are paying, what do I care? Go here with your Mom and/or Dad. They'll come around to vegetarian cuisine. Right?
(5)
Ami P.

Went CRAZY over their sandwiches! I need to Come back here to try more things on their menu!
(5)
Vivian C.

The Charles River Festival had closed a section of Mass Ave, and I found myself mainly situated by the theater stage set outside the Central Square Theatre. So, when I was wanting something to eat, I popped over to Veggie Galaxy. The timing was fortuitous. Ahead of me, was a lady in a Zarbee's Natural t-shirt telling the fellow behind the counter that she had heard that their egg and cheese sandwich was terrific and she'll be ordering it later, but would it be okay if she borrowed their bathroom now? Seeing as their Zarbee's stand was just outside, I could see that happening. I needed something to go, so instead of one of their tasty sounding omelets, I opted for the Egg & Cheese breakfast sandwich $6.95 - Scrambled Eggs, Vermont Sharp Cheddar, Baby Arugula & Roasted Garlic Mayo on Toasted Sourdough. It was a pleasure for this spud lover to see that it came with a side of their homefries, so of course I accepted his considerate offer of ketchup. Their ketchup was no Heinz. It was less processed (not as smooth), but the allegiance of my taste buds are to that of the 57 Varieties. The homefries were in the form of thick coins and wedges, but they lacked the salty crisp edges that so tempt me and added nothing to the meal except for the purpose of filling out the corners of my tummy. But my, the sandwich! It was so good! Beautifully toasted crisp sourdough, melted cheese that pulled out in strings, and that super garlic mayonnaise - it was so much more than the sum of its parts. Yes, I'm totally a fan of that sandwich. Thank you Zarbee's rep!
(4)
Clemens W.

To be honest, I'm not that thrilled with vegetarian food because I think vegetables have feelings too. From my experience tasting all of my friends dishes is that they've replaced meat with some type of fried vegetable. It may be vegetarian, but it didn't really sit well on my stomach because everything was in some ways fried to some unrecognizable patty. Out of the things I got, I would recommend: * Fried pickles - I think the pickles themselves are very garlicy and well seasoned. I'd personally prefer a thinner tempura breading. * Potato salad - I'm going to start using soy-based mayo because this potato salad was incredible. Light and fluffy. And... that's it. Everything else was meh. I think their breakfast/brunch may be better, but I was underwhelmed with dinner. Wait staff was fun to talk to though!
(3)
Jess S.

As much as I want to love Veggie Galaxy from all the recommendations from people who hear I'm vegetarian, the veggie burger I had when I finally went was just lackluster to me. A bit dry, a bit blah. I had the Kendall Square, so it came with onion rings on it, which were a bit droopy. I simply expected better. The portion size was massive, though. I think I just need to go back and give it another try. I did enjoy the sweet potato mash! The outdoor seating is also really nice and inside has a casual, funky diner vibe.
(3)
Megan C.

Probably 5 stars for most vegetarians, but I'm a meat eater. Overly flavorful (sour) in my opinion, like many other vegan/vegetarian places.
(3)
Cinthia K.

Decided to come here about a month or so ago for breakfast when I was up in Boston. The decor looked like a retro American diner, which was a nice touch. A quick glance around made me realize that most of the other patrons seemed to be MIT faculty or students. I was attended to by a very nice young woman who was pretty attentive to my needs. I decided to order the memorial drive omelet. The results? Well, it was definitely filling. I just didn't think it tasted that good, unfortunately. It was kind of bland to me. Great place to do some work or read, though, which is what I did for a little bit. Service was good and because of that, I would be willing to try this place out again.
(3)
Amanda T.

I ate at Veggie Galaxy with some friends on a busy Saturday night. Despite being July, it was chilly out, so we didn't have to wait for a table because we asked to sit outside. My sangria was tasty. I then ordered a (vegan) tofu omelette for dinner which was also very, very good and a generous portion. But the sides were meh: cold toast and average home fries. My boyfriend liked his (vegetarian, real cheese) mac and cheese, but didn't love it, and it seemed small for what we paid, on par with a panera mac and cheese, which costs much less. My ice cream sundae tasted awesome, but it was already significantly melty by the time it got to me, which was disappointing. I don't think our waiter was being lazy. It just seems like maybe they were understaffed. I will definitely come back but I'll try to come when it's not the dinner rush!
(4)
Ama R.

My boyfriend and I have been coming here for our Sunday breakfast at least once a month for the last three years. The food is always AMAZING!! I'm a vegan and he is nowhere close to a vegetarian but we both know we're always getting a great meal, the coffee is always hot and I recommend the peanut butter chocolate cheese cake for dessert. I tried their blue plate special, the vegan Philly cheesesteak last month and was blown away. 5 stars to you Veggie Galaxy!
(5)
Raina B.

I went with the Western Ave tofu omelet - it was so large I couldn't even finish half of it! The brussel sprouts were a little bitter, and I felt like the mushrooms and veggies could have had a little more flavor, and the tofu omelet itself was interesting - I've never had an omelet, though, so perhaps that's just what omelets are like! The tofu part was very filling, and the homefries were pretty good too. A friend had the Cambridge Street omelet and he enjoyed it quite a bit. Someone next to us had a side of homefries - massive! Maybe next time I go I'll just get that... they were good.
(3)
Kerri Y.

YAAY Vegetarian food that tastes good- I never would have believed it until I ate here. The restaurant is fun, super clean, super fast for lunch, and have a great menu. This is a good go to place in Central Square for lunch. They have a selection of tasty breakfast items (I love their omelets - sooooo tasty!) as well as sandwiches and salads. There is also a pretty nice looking dessert display but I never have gotten around to dessert because the main meal is always so good I'm too stuffed! As a dedicated carnivore, I've even tried their BLT ( with tempeh bacon)-- which isn't half bad. Sometimes food is a bit greasy, but overall this place is a winner in my book!
(4)
Allison R.

So I think the experience I had here is probably out of the ordinary my biggest recommendation, do not sit at the counter next to the expediting station. You will be confused, distracted, and disturbed by the mess ups or confusion you see. We waited quite a while for our food to be ready and this was probably due to them having to remake gluten free pancakes they messed up 4 times. Food sat in the window til it was cold, and they were running out of things left an right. I had the eggs Benny, and got it on sourdough as they were out of biscuits. It was a strange combination, the toasted crusty bread, cold pickled onion and cold balsamic grilled tomatoes under the beautifully poached eggs. The chipotle hollandaise was super spicy and sort of mustard like. The home fries were awesome but the star of my meal was unfortunately te homemade ketchup that wasn't too sweet but nice and vinegary and spicy.
(2)
Ian S.

Some friends and I stopped in here for a late meal a while back and had a reasonably good experience. It's an unusual place--think retro diner (lots of chrome and plastic; traditional American fare) combined with a bar, with a vegetarian twist. Service was fairly good even though it was Friday night and packed. I ordered the veggie BLT and I can't say I would recommend it. The tempeh bacon was kind of gross. The rest of the sandwich was good, as were the sweet potato fries that came on the side. But someone else at the table ordered the pancakes (which came served in a neat little stack topped with fruit and maple syrup), and I really regretted not having done the same. They looked delicious! Next time...
(3)
Lauren L.

Came here again yesterday... get the Ruben!
(5)
Eliot W.

Being a vegetarian, I wish I could say that this was a wonderful place, but yesterday the service was lousy (it took a full hour between the time we arrived and the time we were finally served, and it was not all that busy), and the quality of the food was mediocre. I got the Mass Ave omelet, which tasted greasy and the veggie meat inside was overly salty; the roasted potatoes were either burnt or nearly raw; and the rye toast was barely toasted. The server had an unfriendly, disaffected air about him, which didn't add to the experience. Sorry, we won't be going back.
(2)
Emily S.

The food is pretty hit or miss. For example, the black bean burger is pretty good, while their other burger patty (mushroom chickpea) is not so good. A while back, the salad that came with the burgers also used to be arugula, which as far as I know, is something that doesn't appeal to many people. Also, the most recent time I was went, I was seated at the bar, meaning I was right next to the kitchen. The fact that they have an open kitchen is pretty cool, but I really didn't need to be subject to listening workers getting yelled at in the kitchen.
(3)
Emily F.

Me and my friend came here for dinner cuz, let's face it, girls just wanna have fun. We had amazing dinners and our waiter, Derreck/Derrick? was awesome! Omar was cool too! But yeah we loved our waiter and the food and service was great. We followed up our time with a trip to brick and mortar and miracle of science and had so much fun! Definitely recommend this place! -Emily
(4)
Lauren L.

I'm sorry, but while I'm an adventurous eater, this place is DISGUSTING. I literally had dinner here (or tried to) and wound up heading to McDonalds up the street right after for something CLEANSE MY PALATE. I have had vegetarian food before. I have had vegan food before. Nothing I ate a couple nights ago counts as food. It was literally just under-cooked, under-seasoned, poorly prepared garbage that was arranged haphazardly on a collection of plates. BARF. Seriously. There is nothing good on this menu. After my large-ish group was ignored for almost an hour, we were crammed into a semi-circular booth near the door. The beer flowed like an oil leak in the Gulf, but the way the food came out, you'd think they were trying to make up for the less-than-destructive nature of their hipster beers by convincing people that the mounds of mush they sent out were some sort of edible and thereby influencing a blockade on every person's digestive tract. Seriously, are the people in the kitchen just angry? Because angry people make angry food, and this stuff just seemed to be looking for a fight with everyone's stomachs. Seriously. I was not waived any kind of fee despite complaining that my food sucked. And in the end, I would up AT MCDONALDS. McDonalds. Seriously. It's better than this place. Guh....
(1)
Joey M.

Veggie Galaxy is basically a diner where I am allowed to eat EVERYTHING ON THE MENU! The food is solid, the atmosphere diner-ish and the wait staff generally hipsters in the best way possible. I wouldn't say this is a gourmet affair but it certainly is a nice change of pace. P.S. So many vegan desserts, so little time!
(4)
Katharine N.

Really satisfying vegetarian/vegan diner fare. So many exclusively veg places go very far toward the health food end of the spectrum. That's great, and I like to eat that way a decent amount of the time. But sometimes I want to eat something fried and finish it off with a brownie sundae. I love that Veggie Galaxy lets me do that! Although the restaurant is vegetarian, the bakery is 100% vegan and the items are really delectable!
(4)
Linda S.

Good service Everything else was terrible. It was literally the MOST UNHEALTHY thing I have ever eaten (as a healthy carnivore). Everything was deep fried and covered in layers of grease and slathered with random cream. They even managed to mess up brussels sprouts by undercooking it and adding suspicious sweet and spicy stuff. The boyfriend agrees. He has a mild pain in his abdomen now I'm so sad. All I wanted was some healthy veggies today
(2)
Nick L.

The food here is consistently amazing, the service is top notch, and the prices and selection are awesome! I'm a repeat customer and huge fan! Keep up the great work!
(5)
Jen L.

I'm a little torn on what to say about this place. For starters, the service is exceptionally slow. We had to wait 10 minutes just to put our names in. It's a cute place, though, with a diner feel. They even have the revolving case of (vegan) cakes up in the front. As someone who is not a vegetarian (but I used to be for 3 years) that appreciates vegetarian cuisine, I've got to say the food is pretty good. The menu was great because it was really varied. There were more options than your standard veggie burger or burrito, which was refreshing. I ordered the Rachel sandwich which is like the Ruben but with slaw and it was honestly one of the better tasting veggie sandwiches I've had. Unfortunately, my stomach felt really weird for the rest of the night. I hadn't eaten all day, so it was definitely whatever I ate at Veggie Galaxy. We ordered the sage and rosemary fries and those were also delicious! But maybe it was them that made my stomach act up? Or the weird ketchup? I'm not sure. Either way, the food tastes good but the service is slow and I felt a bit sick afterwards.
(3)
Olivia A.

Love this place! Can't beat the all day breakfast! Large portions for a great price. I got the pancakes with berries and coconut cream, he got the western ave omelette with toast and home fries. My mission to get the boyfriend to eat less meat is getting easier with wonderful places like this.
(5)
Reema M.

Loved the food! Service was great. I am a vegetarian and I absolutely enjoyed my lunch. The black bean burger was insanely delicious and the fries were yumm!! :)
(5)
Stephanie P.

H-- eavenly spot for all us vegans E-- xcitedly ordered a tofu egg sandwich A-- nd fried potatoes. So so good. V-- Egan breakfast is my favorite. E-- verything was good except the ketchup N-- ot for my palate. Must be homemade. L-- ove that they have Y-- ummy milkshakes in many flavors.
(4)
Siyi Z.

I am not a vegetarian at all but I find their Kendall Square Black Bean Burger my favorite burger in Boston so far. The crispy onion rings and red pepper puree add so much spice and texture to the already delicious black bean patty. Can't think of a better burger than this one. The service was prompt and friendly. Price was very reasonable for the taste and portion. It will definitely be my go-to vegetarian restaurant!
(4)
Kenny G.

Let me fist begin by saying that VG used to be one of my favorite vegan restaurants in the area, and as a concept (vegan diner) was truly a god send for vegans. That's why it pains me to say... This establishment has truly gone down hill. The food is unbearably greasy and often burnt. This is not surprising though as you watch the cooks behind you prepare your food, often fumbling along. The service is also lacking. Every time I've gone, my order has been somehow wrong, and there only seems to be 1/2 waiters for the entire place. Now, if you're looking for a quick and greasy vegan meal, by all means have at it, but also know that it's not cheap. I'm used to paying a little premium for vegan fare but, that's usually because it's rewarded with a delicious meal. Sigh, I hope this place can get its act together, because it has a great menu, is in a prime location, and used to be my go to weekend meal spot.
(2)
Andrea V.

I like this place. Raised booths with red seating and some sparkles. Nice! If you've ever been to Nickels Diner in Montreal, a local chain owned by (yes its true) Celine Dion, you'll find it to be very similar. Hard to imagine her sitting down to a beefy burger and a side of 2 pound chocolate cake, but I was taught never to judge a book by its cover. I still do, but yeah.. I DIGRESS Admittedly, I end up here on semi-sunny days when I feel like getting out of the office and taking a short walk up to Central Square. Typically I am prepared to be underwhelmed, but always end up pleasantly surprised. I've had a few different plates here, and have only dined in once. I've tried the pancakes with home fries, and out of everything, that's probably been my least favorite. The pancakes were a bit, (cough) dry and required extra syrup. Some people would delight in this, but I am not an extra syrup kind of gal.' The home fries were standard.. nothing to write home about. They weren't over seasoned and probably could have benefited from some additional salt/pepper which I could have added myself. But I wasn't watching copious amounts of FoodTV or Chopped at that point, so how the heck would I have known? I am just a pedestrian dinner-outer who doesn't dare delve into Charcuterie with hearts/liver or pate. Second offering: Southwestern Salad with black bean salsa and some sort of chive vegan dressing. This is delicious. I imagine it is even better in house, before the dressing has a chance to soak in. But I love the freshness of the cherry tomatoes (they use an heirloom mix in the summer) greens, salsa and dressing. It has enough flavor to keep me plowing through the salad when I otherwise would be daydreaming of some sort of carb. Today's offering: The grilled cheese (Vermont Cheddar) and tomato. WOW. I think it must be attributed to the way they marinate their tomatoes (they use a plum tomato) but this sandwich is delicious. Nice crust on the wheat bread and good bite to the cheddar. It comes with your choice of side...I chose potato salad and some greens. The greens were dry so I was missing a bit of dressing there, but the potato salad was a nice side. The sandwich hurled its way above those two sides though. I can't wait to get another one, once I get over my guilt for wanting another one and the sun returns. Luckily the forecast calls for some rainy days ahead..... I've been reading through the reviews, and one person mentions the health quotient. Listen, any restaurant that likens itself to a diner is not going to be like Life Alive. Sounds like she should have walked another block and a half up and would have felt satisfied. It is a diner, and diners celebrate Americana and the junk we love to ingest. Finally, the service. Everyone I've come into contact there is very nice, and will even (gasp!) dare to make conversation with you whilst you wait. Sometimes the staff are a bit spacy (apropos to this, the girl handling my takeout today was wearing a very cool belt meant to mimic the galaxy). However, everyone is helpful and pleasant. Go try it out. The end.
(4)
Julissa P.

Love the food here, the French toast was excellent! Love the black bean veggie burger with the sweet corn and pesto. The only con is the wait, you'll be waiting a while for service but the food is worth it. Everything is reasonably priced, highly recommended.
(4)
Andrea L.

This place is pretty dang good. And I'm fairy committed to my meat. But my east coast bestie done and gone vegetarian after I moved to Portland. Does that even make sense? I'm the one who moved to Portland, OR! So every year after she picks me up late at the airport, we go get breakfast here. Quite delicious. I had the eggs benedict. The potatos were scrumpscious and the egg was great. The "hollandais" or whatever it was could have been a little tastier. But I am more than aware that we are making food without meat taste like food with meat. And they do a damn good job of it here. It must be mecca for a vegetarian. They are veggie and not vegan. They also have the most delicious baked treats in a big round display case at the front. It's fun just to look at but it's amazing stuff! See ya next year, Veggie Galaxy! I'm amending the review to note that the owner contactex me to thank me and I love that! I also neglected to talk about how cute this place is. It's super 50s diner but modern. It's a little odd in it's configuration but still cool to take in and comfy to sit in.
(4)
The Virus _.

I came back here again within an hour to eat more home fries. The coffee is for people who actually drink coffee. There was a girl with straight hair and a few with wavy hair and thick rimmed glasses, all were super nice and accommodating. The egg yolks are very yellow and sourdough bread on the side is an option. They have sirracha here so you don't need to bring your own if you are one of those types of assholes. The boomerang pattern on the tables and countertops is a nice touch. Zima
(4)
Tina N.

First time trying this place and I wanted to love it since there are so few vegan options. Ordered the seitan cutlet dish and it was so salty it was barely edible. Paid $15 for it and had to go get dinner elsewhere after.
(2)
Josephine V.

Great vegetarian place, tried their make your own tofu omelet, service was good, place is nice and casual, gluten free bread wasn't great.
(5)
Sarah B.

Sandwiches were amazing. The Ruben was better here than any my husband has had with meat. Fried pickles are cooked and seasoned to perfection. We had the Boston cream pie for desert and it was to die for! This place was amazing and I'd highly recommend a visit!
(5)
Jazzie F.

Late update is late! I did receive a message from the Manager/Owner of the restaurant and they were kind enough to give me a gift card and I went back to VG w/ a friend. I love the food here, really. But I still feel that the staff could be a bit more attentive. I'd had to flag down our server several times. Although, the server did make up for it by giving us a free soda, still, I think we pay to eat out for the ease of it, if I have to do half the work, then why should I be required to pay outrageous prices to eat out. Nevertheless, it was busy, and we tipped in cash for the server. Hopefully, it'll be more easy next time!
(3)
Madeleine M.

Awesome food, very accommodating for people with severe dietary restrictions like me. I love that I can feel comfortable eating at Veggie Galaxy despite my severe celiac disease. The staff is always very nice and friendly. There tends to be a bit of a wait after ordering, but it's worth it!
(4)
Danielle H.

When I heard that there was a veggie friendly diner-like restaurant in Cambridge, I knew I had to check it out. I was in Boston for the marathon, so expected a pretty long wait on Saturday night. Thankfully I only waited about 10 minutes, and was seated by a very friendly host. After struggling to decide what to order, I settled on their Kendall Square burger (you can choose between a chickpea or black bean based burger - I went with black bean), that has two massive and delicious beer battered onion rings on it. You can choose from a side of potato salad or coleslaw. I also ordered a side of French fries that had some awesome thyme and rosemary on them. My dining partner ordered their mac 'n cheese and had them put some seitan chorizo in it as well... Delicious!! We shared a piece of peanut butter & chocolate layer cake with a scoop of coconut milk vanilla ice cream. It was an awesome meal. I liked that it was a vegetarian restaurant but could easily be made vegan (their omelettes use eggs by default, but you can sub tofu), and all of their baked goods are vegan. They also have a lot of gluten free options! The only downside was that they were out of their veggie special of the day, and they were also out of brownies (which was a bummer since a friend recommended their brownie sundae). But other than that, it was a fabulous experience. Definitely recommended!
(5)
A N.

Food's fine, if you don't mind the dreadful emo 'music' and general hipster scene. A slight change in atmosphere would give this place the right attitude: a real alternative to the all-American dinner, meatless style.
(3)
Marjoline F.

I've been here multiple times and never had a bad experience. I fell in love with the Reuben sandwich and get it just about every time but I decided to go for the Western Ave tofu omelet today and it was delicious! I need to try more things on the menu now... Plus, the rotating display of cakes and pies by the entrance is always so captivating and irresistible.
(5)
Aaron G.

I've been coming here on and off since it opened. I put up with the terrible coffee and the mostly just ok food because the waitstaff is pleasant and it's a decent alternative. Desserts are sometimes good and the shakes. But the last time I went I was really offended by the food. I have to go back to getting a moldy bowl of sesame noodles in NYC to a similar level of offense. I ordered the chickpea veggie burger and what I got was the mushiest, blandest, nastiest veggie burger I can ever remember. I've eaten countless veggie burgers at non-vegetarian establishments and IVE NEVER HAD ONE THIS BAD. Do you think you could at least make a non-disgusting veggie burger? To eat the worst veggie burger I've ever had in a vegetarian establishment offended me as a vegetarian. You have a built-in captive audience so you feel free to serve them total inedible crap? It's not just about not eating meat, it's also about eating good food. Also I watched as the cook dropped asparagus on the counter and then put it right back in the dish to serve -- a judgment call perhaps but not a good sign. Will not set foot in here again.
(1)
Ayelet R.

I've been waiting to go here for a looong time now and I am pretty damn glad I finally got the chance. For one thing, I love diners - they're my not-so-guilty pleasure. I mean, why doesn't every restaurant have breakfast all day? The world may never know. So when I heard there was a -vegetarian- diner that had all of the perks of your standard side-of-the-road diner AND I could order any damn thing I wanted off the menu, I knew I had to try it. Turns out being able to order any damn thing I want is kind of a double-edged sword because it took me a seriously long time to make my decision. I was just about ready to make a pros and cons list of every item when our waitress came to take orders and I just figured I should trust my instincts and take the Kendall Square Burger. I'm sure any other choice would have been equally good, but I didn't regret choosing that burger one bit. For one thing, how often do veggie burgers come with onion rings on top of it? Never. They never do. They just figure "oh, you're ordering a veggie burger, here, have that with a single leaf of arugula." And oh man, were those onion rings fried to perfection. As an added bonus, you even get a choice of burger - I went for the mushroom chickpea burger which not only combines two of my favorite things ever, but also kind of tastes like falafel. Add some heat in the form of pepper relish, some mayo, and yes, even some arugula, and you have got yourself some greasy goodness in the form of a veggie burger. I can't believe I'm saying this, but I think I may have just found a veggie burger that beats Local Burger's. Obviously I have to go back, because I need to try everything else on their menu. Also, I was way too stuffed by the end of the meal to order a dessert and I need to get on that too. Even though I do prefer my sweets with eggs and dairy, their selection makes me really curious. Docking a star because the atmosphere is less than ideal and even on a Tuesday evening, it was crowded and loud. And still, Veggie Galaxy, I can't wait to see you again.
(4)
Dan B.

We had an amazing breakfast here while visiting Boston for the weekend. There was a good 20 minute wait, but decided it was worth the time based on reviews and the smell inside the restaurant. Glad we did. When it comes to eating out for breakfast, this place is definitely in my top 3 of all times. We can across this place while looking for breakfast options that included vegan foods and as silly as it sounds, we were looking for places near "portals" for a game called Ingress. If you happen to play that, you'll be happy to know this place sits on top of 4 portals.
(5)
Julia G.

Can't even explain how good this place is. I had an egg sandwich with arugula, vermont cheddar cheese on sourdough, with roasted garlic mayo, and homefries, I know I know, it's a little safe but still, everything was unbelievably good. The bread was the perfect blend of buttery and crispy, the flavors of the sandwich were a heavenly treat combined with their homefries. Prior to our foods arrival, my friend and I asked our waitress for salt and salsa but once we dug in, not a single garnish was even needed. Oh and their cola? FANTASTIC, not overly sweet or carbonated, it's literally just right.
(5)
Sri H.

Awesome veg burger, all the burgers comes with side chips, unknowingly paid 1.50 extra for ordering fries. But nice place for vegetarians and Non-veg might change to veg if you go seee this.
(5)
Tanya A.

Upon further visits I feel the need to update my review and add an extra star. It's still not my favorite place to eat, but it's adequate if you order properly. The breakfast menu is really the way to go here-- the omelets are good, the eggs benedict is pretty tasty, and the pancakes are, well... pancakes. Hard to screw up. You can get the pancakes with chocolate and walnuts, with a banana puree, and they're practically good enough to justify the price. As for entrees, I've tried a variety now. The Mac n' Cheese isn't very good, sadly-- when I tasted mine it was so non-cheesy that I thought they'd given me the vegan version by mistake. The grilled cheese sandwich is fine, if a bit greasy, and they have daily special varieties that make things interesting. My favorite thing is actually the seitan pastrami Rachel sandwich-- the salty smokiness of the pastrami flavoring overcomes the natural blandness of seitan, and the texture isn't too much of a problem when sliced thin. The seitan BLT is similarly not bad (not as good as the pastrami), and comes with a nice roasted tomato instead of fresh, which adds flavor. So I can generally make a decent meal here, though I still end up feeling kind of heavy from all the grease. Desserts are still not particularly good. The chocolate pudding is fine, but I ordered a chocolate/butterscotch pudding parfait once and the butterscotch was sour enough that if it had been non-vegan I'd have assumed it was made with sour milk. It was so bad that I scraped it off the chocolate layers and actually asked the server to make sure it wasn't spoiled. My daughter loves the vegan PB and chocolate cake, but in my opinion the cake is dry and the frosting is uninspiring. Stiff and oily, probably due to whatever coconut oil or shortening they're using instead of butter.
(3)
Molly S.

I can't say enough good things about this place. The servers are always extremely friendly, and give great suggestions when I'm pondering multiple dishes. The highlights include the Kendall Square burger, the Club sandwich, the grilled blueberry muffin (I don't even like blueberries!) the zebra frappe, and that potato salad..oh that potato salad is insanely delicious. Totally vegan desserts, and basically everything on the menu can be made vegan. I should try more things on the menu, but I keep coming back to that club sandwich. Heaven.
(5)
Ana B.

Casual, good service, varied menu, great veggie burgers and desserts! Breakfast is served all day.
(3)
k s.

This is a great place. It's a little pricy and the wait staff seem a little laid back and are sometimes hard to find. The food in pretty good. Not amazing, but not bad. It's a little expensive, but then again this is Cambridge so no surprise there. I have yet to try the desserts. I would definitely come back, but more for a snack than a meal.
(4)
Kairavi P.

Amazing variety and options for vegans and vegetarians, will definitely suffice your sweet and savory palates. Their sourdough bread french toast with caramelized banana butter & maple syrup was def my fav!
(4)
Maria G.

This part doesn't qualify for a yelp "update" based on Yelp TOS, so I will just add a few words here in my original review. 1. The manager/owner contacted me after my review. Adam offered apologies and told me they are still young (around 2 years old) so have to pass on some costs to customers such as GF bread. Totally understand! 2. Adam clarified the coffee refill charge is not a standard policy here at all. It was probably a miscommunication or an error made by my server. 3. Adam invited me to go back and have a meal on the house. I had to kindly decline for two reasons. One reason is that I am not comfortable to get a free meal when the business is still young/developing. Second reason is that I don't think yelpers in general should expect these free meal privileges (even though they are really nice perks) just because they write an online review! But I do applaud those restaurant owners who take reviews seriously and look for ways to improve! Kudos to them! _________________ ORIGINAL REVIEW BELOW I came here for weekend brunch because Cafe Luna was packed! I sat outside so can't comment on the interior design. I ordered the mass ave omelete. The potato slices were good. Toast was good. Toast strawberry jam was super good! When I got down to the actual omelete, it was meh. I don't remember the exact filling but I just remember tasting green onions. The eggs were also just so-so. I couldn't really taste anything else. That was disappointing because the sides were so amazing. Also, they charge extra for everything. Extra 50 cents for gluten-free bread and extra 50 cents for coffee re-fill. It was weird because my waiter brought out the bill to my table and it says "refill, 50 cents." By the time bill was on my table, my table hasn't even asked for coffee refill yet. My table did ask for coffee refill immediately after but that was rather strange. Not sure if that is supposed to be a standard practice.
(3)
Lauren A.

I should have written this review quite sometime ago, but, late is better than never... Let me start by saying, I'm vegan gluten free so, I'm potentially bias, solely on the number of options available V + GF. The food is glorious though! The vegan omelets are amazing! They are all my favorite!!! Milksssshhhhhaaaakkkkeesss!!! Or, frappes, if you must, are also, all amazing! Burgers!!! Sooo good!! Well assembled and lots of tasty options! (The one with onion rings is amazeballs (not gf)) So you should get the idea it's amazing and accommodating, go there now!!
(5)
Liliya M.

Pros: - Awesome location close to the Middle East, TT's, and MIT. - Loads of options if you are vegetarian. - Awesome retro vibe. - They have alcohol. What?! Cons: - The food is so diner-y it hurts (your arteries, literally). They are like the chubby greasy cousin of their hippie sister restaurant Veggie Planet (which is closing, may she rest in peace). *Tip: Hit up Veggie Galaxy between sets if you are going to a show in Central. You can grab a quick snack and drink so you can drink some more!*
(3)
Alex C.

I have a lot of thoughts and feelings about Veggie Galaxy. The idea behind Veggie Galaxy (diner/comfort food) is one of my favorites. Diner/'merican food served up vegan. Maybe a bit on the healthier side, but ultimately prioritizing taste/comfort. Good portions and cheaper prices tend to be characteristic of this food as well, but in the case of Veggie Galaxy, not so much . I get it. You are in a very expensive neighborhood/location and are probably using more premium ingredients. Running a restaurant is expensive, and that is often reflected in the cost of dishes, which I think is definitely the case with VG. It is for this reason I feel sort of guilty for getting bummed at VG's high prices and often smallerish portions, but honestly I can't help it. Give me a burger and fries, serve it to me the way the other diners do, and yeah, maybe if you use some nicer ingredients you can reflect that in the price. Where I think VG trips up is taking this 'premium diner' food idea too far. They often make dishes too 'fancy', therefore necessitating a higher price which I think ultimately pushes people away (I know it does for me at least). If I could give one piece of advice, I would say try to keep things more simple. This is diner food. There are nicer/higher scale restaurants that people can go to for more expensive meals. People do not want to pay such high prices for things like burgers and fries, eggs/toast or a seitan cutlet. The same can be said for portions. If you are going to continue to charge the same amount for food, portions should be upped a bit. I will often defend expensive prices at restaurants by saying, "but they give you so much food!", but at VG I can't do that. "Well, I guess it tastes better than the burger at Tasty Burger?" Overall I have always been a fan of the food here, and the deserts are seriously on another level. I want to love Veggie Galaxy more than I do, but I think they need to do a bit of soul searching and probably listen to what customers are saying more.
(4)
Andrew R.

Hope you like condiments! Now, before you read this review, you need to understand something about my wife and I. Condiments like mayo, mustard, and ketchup taste absolutely horrible to us. They are the most disgusting things that can go into our mouth. Came here for lunch on a Saturday, arrived at about 11:45, and waited about 15 minutes for a table. As we waited, more and more people kept coming in for lunch, they probably waited even longer then we did. Regarding the food... We were disappointed, (but we told our server we liked it because we didn't want to hurt his feelings.) Pretty much everything on the lunch menu requires mayo or mustard in order to taste good. Bleh. We'll probably return for dinner or the baked goods, but we're not waiting forever for mock meat that needs tons of mayo just to taste good.
(3)
S L.

THIS PLACE ROCKS! Let me tell you why: 1. The food is awesome and there are a ton of options. 2. The staff is super friendly. 3. The dessert menu alone gives me all the feels. 4. Matt (he works there) was SO incredibly accommodating and nice to me and my husband (who are from out of town). Seriously one of the nicest restaurant employees I have ever met. THANK YOU, Matt, for being a rock star. If we ever venture back to Boston, we'll be sure to head over to Veggie Galaxy for some real vegan-comfort food.
(5)
Emily S.

I had a lot of high hopes for Veggie Galaxy but I was really disappointed. Perhaps I visited on a off day because it seems like people love it but my experience was poor. I ordered the egg and cheese with tofu eggs. I was really displeased with the presentation. The sandwich was a hot mess. The tofu-scramble was neon. It was really off putting. I understand that in a typical tofu scramble turmeric or mustard seed is added for color and taste. These tofu-eggs tasted like (and looked like) the entire bottle of turmeric was added. It was bad. The potatoes were tasty, but the whole experience was really greasy. I guess that was partially expected because it is a "diner" vibe. However, I think they could have done better. I'd like to return for lunch to see what these desserts are all about because they did look amazing. I really wanted to love this place - I think I'll try again for lunch but I won't be ordering a tofu-scramble from here ever again.
(2)
Heidi L.

3.5 stars. Solid place for brunch with vegetarian friends, though be prepared to wait. We got the Mass Ave and Western Ave omelets - both delicious combinations (I'm a leek dork, what can I say), along with a muffin (say yes to grilling it!) The eggs were precisely fluffy. We weren't fans of the housemade ketchup, but that hot sauce is really good. Protip: My lactose intolerant friends usually stop by the counter at night and get one of the milkshakes to go (coconut-based). One of them ordered them so often one summer that she started to get sick...not sure if that's testament to how good the shakes are or how fatty coconut-based drinks can be...
(3)
Mary C.

The best french toast I have ever had! I was there on Easter morning and even though the restaurant was jam packed the wait was only about 15 mins. The waiter we had (his name was Omar) had a great personality and made our experience very enjoyable!
(5)
V. Marc F.

OMG...has this place got it right! I had one of the best pancakes I've ever had in my life on Saturday during brunch time. The place was pretty packed, but all the food came out relatively quickly. This dream pancake I had was topped with a caramelized banana-butter spread that was so good I'm still day-dreaming about it. We also ordered a bunch of sides that were great: tempeh bacon, tofu scramble, vegan sausage...as well as French Toast. Everything was delicious, except for the tofu scramble. That was off; it tasted sour. Our waiter explained that they had some new cooks in the kitchen and they may still be learning how to do a few things correctly. Later, our waiter took the barely eaten tofu scramble off our bill...which we didn't ask for, but was very appreciated. We topped off our brunch with some desserts...which were all awesome! I got the malted chocolate cake with vanilla coconut ice cream on the side. Heavenly. Actually downright orgasmic! Best of all, everything my group ordered was made vegan. No animal cruelty involved in what we ate.
(5)
Kate S.

So far I have been here twice. One time for take out, and then a week later for brunch. I absolutely love this place! When I ordered take out, it came out INCREDIBLY quickly, I was very shocked because usually the wait for take out anywhere else is pretty long. The staff was friendly and patient with me, as I take my sweet ass time trying to figure out my meals and change my mind about 30 times while ordering. When I came here for brunch our waiter was very patient with our hungover asses and helped us out with changing up our orders a little. The food was delicious. I got a vegan breakfast sandwich and it put me into a food coma because I could not stop eating! Whatever the sauce that they use is it is to die for! I recommend this place just for the atmosphere alone! It's vegan dining in a place that looks like a 50s diner! Can't go wrong!
(4)
Damien S.

A bit cliched to say things like, "Vegetarian food is bland!" Thirty years ago, yes - all rabbit food. Twenty years ago, a little more palatable. A decade later, soy milk gains traction. Now, if your resto's menu lacks a veggie or vegan option, society bites their thumb, sir. But not too hard; after all, thumb is meat. And with this photosynthetic proliferation, 100% vegetarian restos start popping up urrwhere, from backyard gardens to... Central Square. Not one to fear the raw roots and edible pods, yet preferring the culinary comfort of a warm, dead animal, I wasn't it a mad rush to try the menu. Big misteak. Ha, purposeful misspelling. The Harvard Square "burger" ($10) is a can't miss. Tarragon basil pesto, red cabbage slaw and a smashed corn spread top a mushroom chick pea patty with an onslaught of rocket salad on the side. Corn, right? Mushrooms, ya heard? CORN. It holds together, bites like beef and the flavor is outrageously unique. Give the buffalo fried smoked tofu a shot while you're at it. Desserts. Look, they're all vegan. Every baked good, every frappe, even the cheesecake and merengue on the key lime pie is completely animal product-free. And one slice of said New York style cheesecake followed by a subsequent chocolate banana shake crafted from a typically unattractive coconut-based ice cream later, and I'll spokesperson that display case any day. Good stuff, although I'd strongly suggest going during off-peak hours. Not sure if the kitchen can handle a full house without a seriously hunger-taunting delay.
(4)
Alissa P.

This place has hands down, and up, the best combinations in their omelettes! Always a fantastic meal here and plenty of ways to get a vegan one or more! The only downside would be to say that it definitely isn't the healthiest spot... but if you want a great breakfast and awesome sides this is a great spot, cool decor, and clean. The prices are a bit on the higher end but they compare to most in the city for a hearty omelette and big portions. For veggies and non-vegetarians alike, fun spot worth a try! Also who doesnt love the option to get a coconut icecream shake in the morning with bananas and strawberries?
(5)
Vanessa E.

This place was amazing! Truly unique vegetarian/vegan meals. I'm a vegetarian of 8 years, and many restaurants have boring and predictable veg options. I ordered too much because I was so excited! The service was great. Down to earth and helpful. They accommodate many intolerances/preferences. They also have a decent but small beer menu. I should have had a vegan desert (I was so full) but they looked insanely delicious.
(5)
Izzy D.

Vegans of the world, hear my roar! Veggie Galaxy is Boston's vegan powerhouse in diner dining, delicious delectables, and divine desserts. I've been there half a dozen times in the last year and have managed to love everything I've eaten. On my most recent visit I devoured the Club (grilled tempeh bacon, smoked tofu, balsamic roasted tomato, pickled red onion, tarragon basil pesto & roasted garlic mayo... holy drool). Their frappes (made with coconut milk ice cream) are absolutely to die for. I like the zebra, which is vanilla with chocolate syrup. The thing I like best about VG is they don't come off as trying too hard to make things vegan. It all comes naturally and tastes great while doing it. The setting is fun and the location is perfect for the hip to be squared vibe in Central Sq. Stop in for breakfast, lunch or dinner (or sneak off with a piece of the Mile High Lemon Merange pie).
(5)
Lauren S.

Oh, wow! The Veggie Galaxy is a mecca of good eats for those of us who are usually limited to one or two options from a menu. It was so refreshing to have the entire menu to choose from, and I would have loved to sample every single dish. The specials that night were especially tempting, but in the end, I went with the glazed seiten loaf. Good grief, it was delicious. I was pretty full at the end, but I just HAD to try out one of the vegan desserts. Being from out of town, I couldn't resist trying a slice of Boston Cream Pie! I realized about two bites in that I was too full to eat even a third of it, but I enjoyed the fraction that I had. I'll be honest, though; I enjoyed my entree better than my dessert! P.S. Shout out to Braden, the world's best waiter! He told us upfront that it was only his third night on the job, but he was fantastic! If the rest of the staff has even HALF of his energy, I can see why this place is so popular.
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Pamela R.

I am immensely grateful that there is a vegan diner smack dab in the center of Cambridge. Grateful, but not remotely surprised. Veggie Galaxy's extensive menu (it IS a diner, after all), retro decor, and charming waitstaff make it a must-try for veggie adherents. However, its offering are typically heavier and less healthful than I would prefer. I ordered a customized, vegetable-filled egg omelette for brunch; in retrospect, a tofu omelette (a wonderful option to have, so kudos!) might have suited me better. Note to self: leeks are for soups, not omelettes of any kind. For dinner, I selected a special: stuffed peppers with refried beans and vegan sour cream. Although filling and tasty, I had envisioned large bell peppers stuffed to their brims with veg goodness; I instead received three tiny peppers filled with quinoa and corn and an undesirably large serving of refried beans. My hang up with Veggie Galaxy is not the food's quality, per se, but rather that it never matches my expectations. Perhaps diners, vegan or otherwise, just aren't for me. Call me pretentious, call me what you will, but I'd choose Life Alive or Root instead. Arguably its greatest asset is the staff, who capably delivers quick, reliable service even during peak hours.
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Idy T.

I wanted to try something different for breakfast and I decided to check this place out. When I stepped into the restaurant, I was impressed by the design of this place. It looks like a 50s diner, with employees dressed like people from the greasers. Everything on the menu is vegetarian. I don't mind eating vegetarian if the dishes are good enough for me to forget how yummy a delicious burger is or how juicy a piece of medium rare steak is. But everything I tried at Veggie Galaxy made me regret not eating meat that meal. I shared the Eggs Benedict and Stuffed French Toast with my sister. The hollandaise sauce for the Eggs Benedict is not the traditional sauce that you get. I don't even think the sauce at Veggie Galaxy is egg-based. The sauce is not as smooth as the traditional hollandaise sauce and also the spices that they added in the sauce made it taste like a mexican dish. The english muffin also had a different consistency as the usual english muffin from other restaurants. The French Toast on the other hand, was also kind of different than the usual French Toast you get at other restaurants. The stuffing was good at first but after the third bite, I thought it was very sating and cloying. The stuffing was made from berries mixed with this sour and creamy sauce. It was really hard to finish this dish. The waitress also seemed very agitated. She was kind of impatient when I was trying to take some time to figure out what to order. I also saw her raising her voice at someone at next table. But I think it is because she was the only one waitress serving the whole restaurant, so I don't blame her. This is definitely a one time experience. I don't think I will come back again.
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Electric Lemonade T.

Love the space, clean and comfortable! Great service! Highlights of my breakfast were the Quinoa/Lentil Sausage and the Potato Seitan Hash. Hits the spot!
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Sandhya R.

Very cute diner with great service that does ONLY VEGETARIAN! well, omlettes are part of their menu so I guess egg-etarians? The black bean burgers are dope as hell n DESSERT options.. So good!! Comfy spacious seating inside. Bomb ass establishment for team no meats. I would consider moving to Cambridge for this.
(5)
KJ R.

Look I love this place and have since it opened. Lots of good options for both me and my non-vegetarian friends. My one request - please bring back the Mac and cheese! They replaced it with a pasta bake which was over-cooked, which resulted in dry pasta and congealed cheese. So please bring back the Mac and cheese! It's a classic dish. And super tasty.
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Paul W.

THE PROs 1. Great food, who knew vegetarian desserts could be this good. 2. Nice diner atmosphere. 3. Great staff. 4. Very reasonably priced. 5. The best desserts 6. If there's a small problem, it gets fixed --- right away. THE CON 1. Once in a there's a little wait, but it's worth it. THE SUMMARY I've eaten there over 30 times and only had one less than great great experience.
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Inez J.

I'm not vegetarian but I love this place! Their baked mac & cheese is yum. Their stuffed pancake is bomb too! The server got me the wrong order and they gave me a gluten-free pancakes (the wrong order they cooked) for free!
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Tyler A.

So I have been to Veggie Galaxy a total four times and every time, no matter what I eat, has upset my stomach. Twice for breakfast and twice for dinner. I have eaten eggs with homefries and toast, multiple dessert, fries, black bean veggie burgers, potatoes, etc. However, that is separate from my review. Firstly, I love the atmosphere here, not so much the hipsters, but the actual dÃ©cor. It's reminds me of an 80's diner and the music selection is generally good too. However, the food isn't as lovely. Not just because it upsets my tummy, but because it is sub-par. I have been to a few vegan places in and around Boston and this one is just so- so. In fact, they mainly thrive because of the hipster vibe and lack of other vegan choices around Central Square. Even the desserts, which I have had a year ago and were pretty good, are just now lackluster and taste worse than something I would buy in a store pre-made. Maybe they have a new cook, or maybe they just don't care because business is booming. Overall, I just can't recommend this place unless you are really into the vibe or just crave vegan food and don't want to go to Grasshopper or some other place that is most likely better. Also, the waitstaff is hit or miss, but from my experience mostly miss. Oh, their prices are good too so not all that bad, but personally, I never want to step foot in here again.
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Brent E.

Most everything is great here. If you're vegetarian or not, this place is awesome. Fairly priced, great food, breakfast all day, beer!
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Christian L.

One of the best places for vegans I've ever been to. Create your own burger and get a side dish. Afterwards try one of the incredible and all-vegan desserts. Waiters are very kind and helpful, could not wish for more. You must go there. Now!
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David C.

The brunch crowd at Veggie Galaxy on the weekends can be a bit nuts, but the food is worth any wait you might endure. Their omelets, such as the Mass Ave, which comes with grilled leek, Vermont goat cheese, sweet potato mash, and a balsamic reduction, are particularly inspired, not to mention affordable. For a mere $8.50 you also get toast and some of the best home fries in the area. Apparently Veggie Galaxy is also serving up ice cream and baked goods from FoMu now. That's all the reason I need to make a return trip ASAP.
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Lila F.

I really like the look of this place. High bar stools and a pretty hip crowd. I had an omelette with really good home fries. And really good sundried tomato pesto. The meal didn't blow me away but it was a pleasant enough brunch experience.
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Metal H.

Great food, wonderful customer service, huge servings, and a great place to go with young kids.
(5)
eduardo s.

Great place! Great atmosphere and good food. Went there for a Harvard black bean burger a Litlle spicy but very tasty. Cheese and fries wasn't to good and find parking is always a war but everything else is 5 star! You guys rock!
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Jamie B.

This place is a dream for vegans! It's such a treat to go somewhere where you can get food that is a little indulgent, still pretty healthy, and made by awesome people. I would never made a fancy veggie burger for myself (with all the crazy awesome fix-in's that they offer), so it is fantastic to visit Veggie Galaxy whenever I'm in the Boston area. They have a ton of gluten free options which is great for people like me who have allergies. Everything that I have tried is absolutely incredible. Ugh, I love this place.
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Katherine D.

Really yummy black bean burger!! First vegan breakfast spot I've been to which was so exciting! I will definitely be back. One thing I did wish was that there was more brownie in the brownie sundae. I'm use to a full brownie but there was only a few pieces of brownie in it. But regardless I will give it five stars because the sundae was delicious as well as my meal!
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Melissa P.

This place used to be the BEST!! Used to be, I'd go waaay out of my way to eat here, and I brought all of my out of town guests here straightaway. But now quality of food has gone down, staff attitude is just plain embarrassing to witness, and prices have gone up. These days Veggie Galaxy and I are seeing other people. Sad. I hope the Galaxy gets it together, it's not what it used to be!
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Joseph W.

While reading this review, please keep in mind that the only menu item that I have tasted from Veggie Galaxy is the lemon meringue pie. That said, the lemon meringue pie may be the only item I ever order from Veggie Galaxy considering how bad it was. Let's start with what's right. It looks like lemon meringue pie. Unfortunately, that is where the similarities with lemon meringue pie end. The lemon does not taste like lemon; it has an unpalatable tang reminiscent of floor cleaner. While the graham cracker crust was just a bad idea, the marshmallow masquerading as meringue was a spectacularly bad idea. This pie is inedible. That said, Veggie Galaxy looks like a really fun place to eat. The '50s retro diner look is just fun. The staff are friendly and enthusiastic. I hope the other items on the menu are as tasty as the lemon meringue pie is ... not.
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Julia L.

Tasty breakfast - I love the egg sandwich with quinoa sausage, but there are some things that are lacking. NO COFFEE due to no hot water is a big disappointment and our service was pretty horrible. Luckily we weren't in a rush, as every other table received their food before us. Love the breakfast sandwich, but cold potatoes and zero coffee make me sad.
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Isa S.

They have some awesome veggie burgers, they are actually very very tasty and I'm not vegetarian.
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G G.

Glad there are more veggie options in the cambridge area, but I just have never had a meal here I thought was very tasty. All a bit bland and nothing exciting.
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Melissa Y.

I've been meaning to check this place out for months, and I'm so glad it didn't disappoint when I finally did stop in. The restaurant has a pretty unique/cool/hip vibe with a diner feel. It is loud here so if you got a headache or are looking for a calm night out, it would probably be best to come another day. I came here with a couple of friends and I had to raise my voice and lean in when talking to them. There's so many things to choose off their menu and I'm sure any vegetarian can tell you that that is not a common sight. I wasn't sure what to get so I asked the waitress what she recommends. She recommended a couple options, and I ended up choosing the Club, and it was delicious! I was starving and this hit the spot for me. Overall, I was very happy with the food here and will definitely be coming back here again!
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Juan S.

Giving them 2 stars just for the lack of Vegan restaurants in the Boston area. The place seemed like it needed a good spring cleaning. I will probably give them another try just to be fair. Me and my wife had a mushroom veggie burger that was unnecessarily too thick. My wife could not get passed one bite and I couldn't get past the center. I understand that restaurants that focus on veggie and vegan dishes want to focus on health but, they should also focus on taste. The best veggie burgers I've had have all been from regular bars / restaurants... Overall good effort but, need to revamp their approach and appearance....
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Kiki P.

This is basically like a cool, hippy, vegan diner. My favorite part is the fact that they serve breakfast all day long. If you are vegan, then you MUST MUST MUST check this place out. I still cannot decide how I feel about the food. I have been here about 6-7 times but it has taken me this long to write the review because I have mixed feelings. The breakfast dishes I have tried include: Eggs benedict with tomatoes, onions, chipotle hollandaise, on a homemade black pepper biscuit. The dish sounds amazing however it is quite disappointing. Both my mother and I have tried it and just did not enjoy it. How can you mess up eggs on a biscuit? Stuffed french toast with vanilla nut cream cheese and caramelized banana butter and strawberry basil sauce. Interesting combination. Pancakes with taza chocolate. I have to admit this taza chocolate is absolutely delicious! I also love the taza hot chocolate which I get every single time. I think I still keep coming back here only for this hot chocolate. The dinner dishes I have had include: Chipotle Black Bean Burger. This is a yummy veggie burger and I recommend trying this out if you haven't already. It is pretty good and very healthy. The baked mac and cheese is phenomenal!! It is perfectly cheesy but at the same time does not feel overly rich and heavy. I have tried a few other specials on the menu and will probably continue coming here once in a while just because I love the unique combinations in all of the dishes and that taza hot chocolate keeps me coming back for more!
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Michael G.

Great Gluten Free options and the staff is very knowledgeable about allergies
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michael m.

Great place, wonderful menu! Nice vegan variety, excellent desserts. Prices fair for plenty of food.
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Chelsea L.

I'm a vegetarian, so for me to not ever go back to a vegetarian restaurant....it's pretty ridic. Here are the bullet points: Waitress was really, really slow. Would make eye contact with us, and turn around. Took like 20 minutes to order. Brought us out food we didn't order AND charged us for it. Our bill was $72. We asked to divide evenly, 3 ways. Brought out one credit card for $48, and two for $24 ($96 total). She reran it. When I got home she charged me 3 times, my friend 2 times. We called the restaurant and they said "there had been a lot of turnover recently". Also emailed the manager and he refunded $2. 0 Stars. Won't return. Would rather finagle vegetarian food from a non-vegetarian restaurant than return. Cute girl at the cash register and host (guy?) were both cool + hospitable, only positive I can mention, tbh.
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Cassandra B.

Fantastic! They have a very diverse and tasty menu and incredible vegan desserts! I went 3 times while in town last week. The only thing I didn't like was the ice cream sundae (crazy!), but I think it was just a poor combination of flavors and too much sauce. I LOVED the veggie burger w/ onion rings on it and also really loved their pancakes. The mac and cheese was so-so (the sauce was too thin and not flavorful enough), but the Boston cream cake was good, the chocolate cream pie was very good, and both the red velvet and malt cakes were good, although the malt cake just tasted like chocolate. The service was always friendly and one of the servers I had on a Sunday eve was just about perfect. Very friendly, prompt, and funny. Thanks!
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Tina B.

Dear Veggie Galaxy, Whoever your pastry chef is, he/she is AMAZING! They have managed to create the BEST Lemon Meringue Pie ever! And it happens to be vegan, too! If you ask, most people would agree that when you think of Lemon Meringue Pie, it always look delicious, but always tastes bad. The filling tends to be overly sweet. Not here! The filling is superb with a delightful citrus taste. The marshmallow surprisingly works really well as a whipped topping. The torched top adds nice toasty notes to the pie. Another thing you have managed to pull off is a delicious large menu. Eating breakfast, lunch, and dinner here over the span of 2 days was enough to tell me that almost everything on the menu is good. That is rarity for a large menu. Other Favorites - Stuffed French Toast (baguette based) - I don't usually like something sweet and heavy for breakfast, but this was divine. The nuts enclosed added great texture. I didn't have to add much maple syrup because it had enough sweetness. Baked Mac (Vegan Option w/ Roasted Eggplant, Leeks, & Peas) - I love a vegan mac & cheese that doesn't taste too much like fake cheese or butter. This was a very flavorful pasta dish. Coconut Citrus Layer Cake - No need to explain. They've got the desserts down! Other - Harvard Square w/ the Chipotle Black Bean Burger - Solid burger. The cabbage slaw adds a nice garlic flavor. Inman Square w/ the Mushroom Chickpea Burger - The chickpea patty was too dense for me. I had to put a lot of hot sauce on it to help it go down. Staff - All the workers are so nice! Shout out to the one from Santa Cruz! She sent me off with an extra slice of Lemon Meringue Pie because she knew it was my last day. Even though it was a "non pretty" end slice, it was still very kind! Please expand to California! Or start a shipping service for those pies! If I could, I would fly to MA just to eat here! You make any typical dish taste better! You don't just serve any diner food, you serve gourmet diner food at cheap diner prices! Love & with a happy bulge, Tina B. P.S. Having gastronomic dreams about you.
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L B.

I love the food here! There are lots of options for vegetarians. The have lots of gluten free options as well. The Reuben made with seitan is by far my favorite thing on the menu. It tastes just like a meat Reuben which was the main food I missed when I went vegetarian. I've also tried the bbq jackfruit sandwich, cheese fries, and the veggie burger. The veggie burger was pretty standard but the cheese fries were just fries with a melted slice of cheese on it. I wouldn't recommend it. There is always about a 45 min wait. This place is worth the wait but if you're reeeeeally hungry, you can order pastries and coffee at the front counter. The service- not so great. The last time we went, our waiter not only forgot to enter half of our order, but was sitting at a table with his friends instead of working. We usually pick of the food and eat it at home. It saves us the hassle of the poor service. Veggie Galaxy still gets 4 stars because of it's uniqueness and deliciousness!
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Andrea E.

Vegetarians and Vegans if you're in the area or in Boston you have to try this place. Great for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The food there is amazing. It has a diner vibe to it but their food is more than just that. It's colorful and delicious. The deserts there are great too.
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Charlotte A.

I was ready to give it 2 stars, the extra star is for the awesome hostess. A member of our party was running late but as soon as she arrived, the hostess quickly accommodated us. Maybe it was my mistake of coming here on a Sunday morning, the business must be so good that the cook didn't have time to clean the grill, my french toast arrived with blackened remains of some other food (the same happened to my friend's pancakes). I'm sure many people may appreciate that extra flavor, while I prefer to get only what I ordered. I probably made another mistake of ordering a stuffed french toast that made with baguette, I like my french toast that is not so chewy and can be cut with a knife easily. I'm not a fan of chewy french toast but I agree the flavor was "sophisticated". I didn't expect anything from the cream cheese filling because it's vegan, I liked the caramelized banana butter, strawberry basil sauce (basil? mmmm... I didn't aware of any), and maple syrup. Perhaps the food is vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free, we should use a different standards.
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Tim S.

Seitan made me do it. Five stars. B Came here here for dinner last week, had the Reuben wondering if it is as good as the famous Chicago Diner "Radical Reuben" ... Veggie Galaxy did not disappoint me. Tried this place for Sunday breakfast just as they opened at 9. I asked a staffer when it gets crazy busy, she said 11 to 2. Glad the hipsters sleep in in Central Square, or they were all at their kickball matches.... I went "the road less traveled" and created my own omelet today. The side of slaw was delicious. Rosemary hints in the homefries, yum.
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Leslie B.

I was sooooo skeptical of Veggie Galaxy. Like so skeptical. Hungover on a Sunday morning while visiting friends in Boston, Jill E. dragged Isabel M. and I here on the promise of delicious brunch. We begrudgingly followed her knowing there was no bacon on the menu...but were pleasantly surprised by our delicious meal! Veggie Galaxy seems to have a ton of tables for parties of 2, so your best bet to get seated quickly is with a smaller party. We ended up waiting about a half hour on a Sunday around 12:00. The decor in Veggie Galaxy is a bit odd, definitely diner-themed, but a little bit sad and hokey in the back where we were sitting. I think it would be nice for them to paint the walls and upgrade the decor in the back of the restaurant. We waited a while for our waitress to come over and when she did, she was pretty abrupt and not too friendly. That actually surprised me a lot because the two hosts were incredibly friendly. For breakfast, I went with the Western Ave omelet that included brussel sprouts, portobello, asiago cheese, and sun dried tomato pesto. I actually subbed goat cheese for the asiago which gave the omelet a TON of flavor. The omelet came with lots of veggies inside, all cooked to perfection. The breakfast potatoes that accompanied it were also really tasty. Overall, I would absolutely recommend Veggie Galaxy for vegans and vegetarians. I don't think I've ever seen a restaurant cater to vegans so well. Jill's vegan pancakes looked and tasted just like the real thing, which she can never get at any other breakfast establishment. Reasonably priced and service was fine, definitely go for an omelet if you stop by!
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Skye G.

Oh Finally! Onion Rings I can eat! So excited to see these babies on the menu. They came out hot, crunchy and where big and meaty. I wasn't starving but I did need to take a pit stop out of The Field to grab something so I opted for a side of the Chorizo and Vegetable Potato Hash. It was not what I had going on in my head but I did really like it. When I think of hash I think of mush. This had big chunks of of potatoes and really hit the spot. Mr. G got a black bean burger - The Kendall Square with potato salad. He LOVED it and can't wait to go back. I ate his potato salad and really enjoyed it since it seems like ages that I had potato salad. Restaurants with awesome food like this just confirm that eating vegan can be great and not "cardboard" like most people have stuck in their head. OD to the O-rings! Can't wait to try more things of the menu.
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Christopher L.

The grilled cheese was 2 slices of bread, which could have been deep fried in butter, with barely any cheese. The place seems like a great idea, but the quality of the food I had was not great. Unfortunately, I dont think I could eat here again.
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Aanchal J.

Unconditional LOVE - the word that describes my relationship with Veggie Galaxy. Being a vegetarian, this is heaven for me!!I My favorite is the Kendall Square Burger. The place is so cute, and the ambience has a fun element to it.
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Das E.

For vegans I'm sure this is an easy 5 star rating for the simple fact that Boston's vegan offerings fall embarrassingly short of what one would expect from a city lauded for its sophistication etc etc. It is for the reason that Veggie Galaxy provides so much that I give it the 4 stars you see there, as although I am not vegan (not even a little) I can appreciate what it means to suffer such dietary restrictions. Their eggs benedict is superlative, delectably as it is garnished with well prepared hashed browns and delicious pickled onion (in place of the more traditional ham-slab). Their 'ketchup' is homemade with various mullingesque spices for a refreshing and tasty twist on the usual 'American sauce' option one typically finds at American diners all across God's great country. From what I hear their stuffed Freedom toast is exquisite as well. Furthermore, the quality of service is much better than that I've found in most hipster-infested diners.
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Susan M.

Tempeh Bacon, perhaps they'd like to rename that one. My friend had the club sandwich. She couldn't eat it and wound up returning it for a beet salad. The waitress was really nice and took it off the bill. Kudos to her. I had the chipotle black bean burger. The burger itself was very tasty so why did they feel the need to make the bun greasy? Yuck, I kept having to wipe it with my napkin to get some of the grease/fat off of it. It was suppose to come with the purple cabbage cole slaw, it came with the fennel slaw, which was ok with me. I also had a side of swiss chard, way over spiced/salt/pepper, ruined it really. It didn't let the vegetable shine. So here it is, the burger was tasty but I would ask for them to leave the bun alone. Do not go anywhere near the tempeh bacon, it really is horrid. Wish I could tell you the name of our waitress, she was just great. I liked the look of the place too, just wished the food matched up. We won't be returning, I'll be running back to Life Alive.
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Alexandra S.

Personally not a HUGE fan of the food I've had here - would rate it 3.5 stars. but the all vegan bakery....the malts (shakes), cheesecake (oreo, hell yeah), cakes, pies, cookies, specialty ice cream. I was in Boston for a short time and staying on the other side of the river but i got VG's desserts A LOT. Friend them on FB to see what they have. ALSO: on penultimate day in Boston I facebooked them to ask if they'd have vegan ice cream and they said in a few weeks. I told them I would have to come back for it and they told me they just sent out cookies to have a specialty batch of mint choc cookie brownie made FOR ME. I almost cried. So in my final 20 minutes in Boston I raced over there and took as much as I could carry by hand. - I wish I could have taken more. I LOVED IT! THEY MADE THAT DAY SPECIAL FOR ME!
(5)
Nicholas C.

Very nice service. Pastries are claimed to be vegan, but I ate one and nearly vomited (severe lactose intolerance). I think that probably cross-contamination is a problem (they cook with cheese). They also bake Oreos into some of their pastries. Oreos are not actually dairy-free. They just have an amount below the labeling requirements. I am a bit miffed that they did not realize all of this.
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H L.

As a vegetarian visiting from England, it doesn't get any better than this. The choice is amazing, the food beautiful all with great service. The vegan desert ( Boston cream pie) is the best vegan cake I have ever tasted. I wish there was one at home so I could go every day!
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J R.

This is a great place for vegans, vegetarians and even those with traditional diets. They serve breakfast all day and my kids love the pancakes with berries and coconut whipped cream. The vegan Reuben is delicious and one of my favorites. They've added some new things to their menu, like fried cauliflower in an Old Bay Seasoning, and Fried Pickles. The Pickles were entire spears, not just pickle chips. Delicious! The cauliflower was huge pieces, so on some, the very middle was still a bit hard and undercooked, but excellent flavor. We will continue to return to Veggie Galaxy for breakfast, lunch and dinner!
(4)
Kruthika V.

Had breakfast food for dinner and it tasted stale. Home fries smelt like they were fried on oil that was used several times.. Not worth the hype. We ended up going to another restaurant.
(1)
Elizabeth L.

Fun vegan retro diner in Central Square - this place is a blast! BEST coffee milkshake ever. Made with coconut milk, perfect consistency - not too thick, obsessed with the strong coffee note. Yum. Shakes are large enough to split for 2. Split the Kendall black bean burger with a friend - tasty. The black bean burger was tasty itself, dressed with roasted red pepper puree, beer-battered onion rings, roasted garlic mayo, baby arugula. Well-constructed, wasn't falling apart. Would order again. Grilled kale salad (special) was fresh, flavorful and perfectly dressed. Wish I could've tried the famous meringue pie, but was already in 7th heaven...
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Hannah M.

Amazing service, very friendly. Incredible selection of desserts. The lemon meringue pie was so awesome. The grilled cheese I had was great but not THAT great. Wicked menu though, I wish I had a bigger appetite! In general, an awesome dining experience for my first time visiting Boston.
(4)
Nicole E.

Went here for breakfast when in town and it was awesome. First note, this place fills up fast, so get their early or be prepared to wait. The menu had so many unique sounding dishes, but we went for omlettes. Both mine and my husband's were perfectly cooked and better than you average diner's. The potatoes were also cooked perfectly. If I had to complain about something it would be that the "bacon" wasn't anything like bacon, I think another ingredient could have been used to make crispy vegetarian bacon, but that's not going to make me give this place less than 5 stars. On my way out I grabbed a Taza chocolate brownie and had it for dessert ... it too was amazingly tasty! I will return when in the area again.
(5)
Jaewon C.

I had a brunch with 5 of us today. We loved burgers Kendall sq., however 4 of us who had frappe got sick 1 hour later. Please check your coconut milk.
(2)
Allison K.

Love a place where vegans and vegetarians can really indulge in some comfort food! I needed more than 1 meal here though, too many great things on the menu to try! The vegan stuffed french toast (almond cream cheese stuffing with strawberry basil sauce and syrup and some sort of banana butter) was a giant serving that I totally devoured. nom nom nom.
(5)
Pj S.

Many vegetarian options and cool atmosphere, but it was mostly very excessively greasy/rich food.
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Christina K.

Meh. I had the club sandwich and found it to be waaaay too much bread (I basically just ate the insides). It was mostly bread, actually. I did, however, love the sides, which were lemon vinaigrette-dressed arugula and a delicious red cabbage slaw. I def would have made that my main. My friend ordered the french fries, which were seasoned with fried sage and rosemary. Those were also very very good. I'm not sure I liked the whole "diner food" idea, though the selection of vegetarian food was very wide. I'm still a much bigger fan of Veggie Planet in Harvard square - it's just tastier over all.
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Lillian C.

I was very skeptical about this place since it was vegetarian and I usually never go without meat for lunch or dinner. However, I came here with my friends and was thoroughly surprised. I ordered the Harvard Square with the black bean pattie. The black bean burger was VERY flavorful and filling! The sweet corn mash added more flavors. I could not get enough of the red cabbage coleslaw that came as a side and in my burger. My boyfriend who is a carnivore was shocked to find himself full and surprised at how flavorful a vegetarian dish could be. One caveat...I don't think the dishes are supposed to be super healthy just because they are vegetarian...so if you are vegetarian AND health-conscious, be aware of the calories / fat content before you assume!
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Kurt I.

This was a welcome sight for a vegan traveler such as myself. The waitstaff was fantastic (the waiter actually gave me a back-rub after I joked about it - the first ever to take me up on my ridiculousness). I'll be honest, I had many drinks before I came here - so my memory is a little FUZZY, but I'll do my best. I had the reuben. It was quite good. Not too saucy, and the seitan was light and crispy. The side salad was well prepared (basically - arugula and a basalmic vinegar) and refreshing. The desserts were wonderful looking but I would avoid the chocolate ones. I shared desserts with 2 friends so we each had a bit of each others. The artificial cheesecake, meh at best, the snickers pie, ok, but... the lemon meringue... good golly miss molly, this thing was a prize. It was perfect.
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Sam S.

Yum!! I'm not even a vegetarian and I loved this place. Amazing omelette and fantastic breakfast potatoes! I also had the citrus coconut cake, and I was super impressed. My only qualm was that its annoying you have to wait to be seated until everyone arrives. Other than that, a really good experience.
(4)
Ram K.

Diner Diner Diner. veggie Diner. Just because it is veggie it is not healthy. This place has all the mock meats which some of us may like. Some options are great, some are not.
(4)
Marissa H.

I absolutely love Veggie Galaxy. Go. Get a Kendall Square burger. Get the black bean burger (your other choice is the mushroom one, but I don't like mushrooms, so ew). Add a side of rosemary fries, just because they're amazing. Revel in the fact that you had a perfect onion ring on your burger. Your burger will be so big you have to dislocate your jaw to eat it (perhaps this is only true for me and my child size mouth, but alas). Enjoy. Weep a little. Beg one of your friends or SO to share dessert with you. This is so important. GET THE CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CAKE! It's vegan (I couldn't care less, but it's worth noting). It is DELICIOUS. Let them have two bites, then devour the rest. Cherish every last bite. Thank your server. Tell your loved ones you love them. Appreciate the ground you walk on. Etc. For all that is good in the world, go. Be merry. Be brave. Be Veggie Galaxy. (Also, if you want to eat outside, they have a space which is quite cute! I prefer it to inside, but there are booths inside if that's your deal)
(5)
Traci K.

Ok. So we all can agree that the eats at Veggie Galaxy are delicious. Everything I've ever tried is flavorful and satisfying. (Even my "I need to eat meat to be full" fella agrees). BUT. Did you know that Veggie Galaxy also has a delightful vegan bakery? Oh...you did? Well...I bet you didn't know that you could special order whole cakes (vegan AND gluten-free options!) that are as lovely as they are delicious. First off - making a special order for cakes is super easy. Cinched the e-mail off their website and within the hour I was corresponding with head baker extraordinaire, Lesli. She took my order, answered all my questions and even gave me their vegan gluten-free cake options. A quick phone call to prepay for my cakes and a confirmation e-mail later my order was on its way. The cakes were, without a doubt, a beauty to be seen. I opted for the chocolate peanut butter decorated with dreamy drippy chocolate and peanuts and the gluten-free vegan chocolate cake with vanilla icing. The cakes were moist and decadent and all my dietary-restricted friends were so very pleased to have such a delicious treat. Cakes this good cost a pretty penny, but were more than worth the cash money.
(5)
Daisy C.

On-and-off vegetarian because of my doctor recommending me to eat meat once in a while, I finally flipped my doctor the bird back in January 2013 and became a permanent almost-vegan vegetarian. That being said, I was on the hunt for vegetarian restaurants. Here's a diner with the 50's look that has gotten me hooked. Every time I visit Cambridge, I squeeze in some time to pass by Veggie Galaxy. Whether it would be for a meal or just a dessert take-out, you can never go wrong. Food is amazing! It's fresh, it's hip, it's fun and it's attractively priced. I love making my own veggie burgers, joined with a glass of water, Taza hot chocolate and a dessert. It is here, that my husband and I discovered the wonders of seitan. Mac N' Cheese here is pretty good, too. Parking is possible because there is a parking lot you pre-pay with a credit card or cash. This diner is for the vegetarians and vegans, but meat-lovers will still enjoy a meal here [those with an open-mind, of course].
(5)
Chris C.

My vegetarian friends suggested Veggie Galaxy yesterday, and i was like "ok, i have dated vegetarians, I'm down with meatless," even though i'm a definite fan of animal flesh. I was charmed by the fun mid-century interior (and that it's clean and not tattered, as many hip interiors like this tend to become). Then i tried the food. Awful over-sweet tomato soup. Potato salad that appeared to be plain boiled potato with some parsley, having no no mayo or spice. I had the tomato and cheddar grilled cheese, which tasted OK, but was soggy and limp, not crispy and firm. then we tried the (shudder) vegan. desserts. How do you make a whoopie pie without dairy products?? If you want it to taste good, you don't, apparently. Just awful. Dense, dry, and chalky. Just awful. Oh, yeah, the iced tea wasn't good. Cloudy and bitter. Also: On Sunday they close the kitchen between 3-5 to switch over from brunch/lunch to dinner. Is this really necessary? We had to rush in our orders to get food, and felt like we were inconveniencing them. Maybe just hire some more prep people and stay open like most other restaurants manage to? The waiter was friendly and efficient and the space was nice, but sorry, it's about the food, and that was pretty terrible. And a note about vegetarian menus in general: Seitan bacon? WHY. I have eaten and cooked many fine vegetarian entrees. Trying to re-create bacon with vegetables isn't fooling anyone. Just let the veggies shine, please.
(2)
Di L.

I've been here several times and I have not been impressed by this place at all. I will say that the staff is very dilligent and friendly, and the concept is definitely cool and unique, but the execution is off somehow. In my experience, there is just something left wanting, in many respects. I've had much better vegetarian, even vegan food elsewhere. Both their meatless burgers were mealy and fell apart when you tried to pick them up (definitely no Smart Alec's black bean burger). I thought their desserts were pretty bland and unfulfilling, and a lot of their main dishes looked tastier on the menu than on the plate. On the whole, everything just felt a bit contrived and (ironically) inorganic, like many of my fellow patrons, who looked like MIT grad students trying too hard to be cool. I never thought I'd say this, but for vegan dining, I'd prefer something like Cafe Gratitude in Berkeley, where dishes were named for emotions, and you sat in a circle on the floor and ordered your feelings.
(2)
Liz B.

This is MUST for all vegans/vegetarians and carnivores alike. The menu is truly unique and its amazing what they have done to turn typically carnivore style dishes and made them veg-friendly. The veggie burgers are the best deal on the menu - you can choose up to 3 toppings for no extra charge and the cole slaw is damn good. Not to mention they serve breakfast allllll day and their omelettes and tofu scrambles are delicious. The staff are also super friendly and easy to talk to. They've created a retro diner like feel but without the greasy spoon and way better food. And now for the kicker - dessert. Some of the best cakes and pies, and all vegan. I HIGHLY recommend the snickers cheesecake or the brownie sundae. The only dessert I've had that I would not order again is the oreo cheesecake - not much flavor and texturely very dry. Other than that Veggie Galaxy is regular go-to spot and they even have a small bar menu. Just wish they took reservations
(5)
Chaloe T.

I started eating their veggie burger and wanted to never stop eating. Amazing.
(5)
Celia Z.

A sister of the famed Veggie Planet in Harvard Square, Veggie Galaxy has always been on my to-go list. Finally on a lazy Saturday morning amidst the slight drizzle, a friend and I went there for a weekend brunch before slaving away at the library. I ordered the Rueben Sandwich with tempeh bacon and smoked tofu. Tempeh is unique in that it's made of soy and fermentation and possesses a nutty flavor. There was some kind of bacon flavor infused in there but it is nowhere close to the real goodness of bacon. The smoked tofu was perfectly golden browned and slightly crispy-almost perfect. And the sourdough bread I got my sandwich on? Eh it was just bread. But oh the carrot sweet potato cake! It is a lot like regular carrot cake except when the sweet potato is infused in, the cake has a much stronger kick: the flavor is a lot more bold. I liked the fact that there were small pieces of both sweet potato and carrots in the cake, giving it an extra crunch. I took half to go, but on the subway ride back, the to go cup in my hand was so tempting that I opened it and took a bite. It's midterm season--please excuse my slight slip in self-control. My friend ordered the French Toast, which was good...just good. Nothing to blow me away. The cream cheese, the nuts, the round pieces of bread dipped in batter...it was just good. Why four stars? Because it's missing the "wow" factor. Or maybe because I just don't like diners. Or both.
(4)
Sarah K.

I can't say enough good things about Veggie Galaxy. Their food is healthy, interesting and well priced. The staff is some of the happiest restaurant staff I've ever seen, always so polite to customers & generally seem like they're having a great time working there. One of my regular favorites. Try the key lime pie, it's amazing!
(5)
Vivienne P.

Best vegan diner I've ever been to! The breakfast is pretty awesome, though not the standout part of the menu. I had a tofu omelette that was filling and delicious, but rather dry. I kept slurping at my coffee as I ate. The lunch/dinner is where it's at. Last time I was here, I got the BLT, which was amazing. They really made a "grown up" BLT: the tomatoes are roasted, the spread is a basil mayo, and they add MINT to the green leaves that make up the L. Brilliant. Plus, the tempeh bacon is thick and toothsome, clearly homemade and not store bought. A nice touch. The Kendall Square burger is also a winner. Onion rings on a burger?! Genius. The sauce on it is zesty but not overpowering. The bun is, again, either homemade or purchased from somewhere nearby that is a nice little bakery of some sort. Extra bonus: the ice cream of the day when I was in was eggnog. They made me an eggnog shake! Goddamn amazing. It was so good (and it was HUGE--oh my god, so much shake). We were WAY too full from our sammiches to eat the dessert, but I've had the lemon meringue pie and cannot say enough about it. The vegan meringue--a mysterious, seemingly impossible to achieve white whale of veganism--is light, fluffy, sweet, and aesthetically beautiful to behold on the quivery yellow lemon filling. Lemon meringue is one of my dad's favorite pies, and he is very wary of my weird vegan "stuff," but he loved the VG pie. What whaaaaat! VG stands out above many other vegan places because of the care they put into the food, and the quality of the ingredients. It's obvious that everything is made in house or sourced from where small, rather than mass-produced Tofurkey or whatever. It's a greasy spoon in appearance (and the fries, I grant you, are greasy), but the food is really several cuts above standard diner food.
(5)
Eric S.

Ohhh, so sad to say that the Galaxy isn't so stellar anymore - the last three times we've been, it's been a hot mess. Tonight - 45+ minutes to get starter salad and soup, then another 20-min to get mains, and two of three were wrong. Who thinks it's a good idea to cook pancakes on the same grill where they had JUST sauteed onions and veggie burgers? When the waiter brought the check, he'd charged us for sides we'd ordered but had never received. And, in the end, nothing was comp'ed... Two weeks ago - The host said it'd be 25-min to be seated but took over an hour, and we ended up at the counter. Once we were seated, it was another 30-min to get dinner, and the food was only meh. Four weeks ago - One of our three orders was just gross, but it'd taken so long my hubby just ate what was tolerable and ate once we got home. Again, the food was average, and service was fine. It's still ALWAYS packed but we're not going back anytime soon, and I saw several other folks that were frustrated as well. I'm afraid that the Galaxy is imploding under its own success - too many hungry vegetarians and vegans! So, I hope they can turn it around because Central Square is the perfect place for a good diner.
(2)
Sara J.

Came here for the first time during prime brunch time on Sunday and only had to wait a few minutes for counter space. I ordered a vegan pesto and tomato omelette and some gluten-free toast. The waitress new the menu well enough to know that the GF toast had egg whites, and I really appreciate when waitstaff have those things under control and they don't have to keep relaying messages from the chef. Bonus points to her for keeping a smile on her face and checking in regularly even though the place was slammed and it was obvious she was busy. The omelette was DELICIOUS, I have never had tofu prepared that deliciously before. My boyfriend had the stuffed vanilla french toast and he said it was fluffy and was not too sweet. If you are expecting a Life Alive health food feel, that's not what you're going to get. Come here prepared to get incredible greasy spoon vegan and vegetarian equivalents. I wish we had a place this good in JP. I will be back soon and often.
(5)
carol s.

I have come here a number of times, but now I generally avoid VG unless I happen to be with someone who really wants to go here. The food is decent, though not great--I do love the homemade ketchup, and the reuben sandwich. My problem is with the service, which has sometimes been great but is more often not so good. Servers who don't fill water glasses, or who are just really slow. The biggest turnoff for me was on a recent visit, when we arrived about 20 minutes before the restaurant closed for lunch. There were customers seated, so we figured it might not be too late. We stood, waiting for someone to seat us or tell us it was too late to be seated for something like 5-10 minutes. There were about 5 employees standing near the rear of the restaurant, talking. They definitely saw us, but no one made a move to talk to or seat us. After waiting, and even having an employee walk past us a couple times while studiously ignoring us, someone finally sauntered over and told us the kitchen was closed. It was just plain rude. That was the clincher, and I now avoid this place when I can.
(2)
Steve M.

I'm vegan and my family are flexitarians. We stopped by after dinner for dessert. Couldn't believe how beautiful their cakes and pies looked. We ordered several desserts we would later taste including the chocolate peanut butter cheesecake(vegan), sweet potato carrot cake(vegan), lemon merengue pie(vegan), and a coffee cake muffin(also vegan!) all to go. I am a carrot cake lover and this vegan version tasted authentic. Delicious. Coffee cake was moist. My wife said the cheesecake hit the spot. Merengue tasty too. The kids wanted dairy ice cream and so we grabbed our vegan treasures and headed nearly across the street to Toscanini's ice cream. We are from out of town and Veggie Galaxy was a real find!
(5)
Michelle C.

Cute inside place with puffy retro booths! I can't remember what I ate....so that can't be good. It's odd cause i took pictures of everything BUT my food, ha!. Service was alright, our waitress was forgetful and didn't' see much of her, but the guy delivering the food was awesome, super friendly and kept checking on us. My friends enjoyed their sandwiches and the bread looked yummy as did the fries. oh! now I remember, I had the egg & cheese sandwich, they grilled it with some kind of oil which was missing flavor, wish they used butter and more arugula, less of the mayo stuff, it left a weird flavor. The potatoes were kinda weird, they were little, diced squares with not a lot of flavor either. The blandish food was made up by the lemon cake...omg, that thing was delish!
(3)
Charles M.

Great food. I wish something like this existed at home. Next time I'm in this area, I'll definitely return.
(4)
Matthew B.

Huge pluses for a great diner-esque ambiance and fun, fanatically hipster employees. That said, I never leave here saying "that hit the spot." + They cater well to my gluten-intolerant girlfriend with some tasty breakfast sandwiches she'd eat everyday if she could. If she was writing this review it'd be a 4. + Omelets are consistently decent - Limited menu - Diner food with veg replacements just doesn't do it for my pallet. I mean no offense, just think they can do better by playing around with the menu instead of trying to make meals that set the wrong expectation. Think tofurkey. Not my cup of tea. All in all, If you have dietary needs in central around gluten or dead animals, this place does the trick.
(3)
Hannah R.

The first time I opened the menu here, I felt like crying for joy. So inventive, so diner-y, so very vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free. I love their food so much that last night I dreamt about eating an entire Inman Square chipotle black bean burger (with goat cheese--try it!). Now I'm hungry for more! The service is different every time I go in. Sometimes it's GREAT, and sometimes it's just ok. Sometimes my order is correct the first time, sometimes it shows up with onions on it (I always tell wait staff I am allergic, so this shouldn't happen). The food on the other hand is always superb. The helpings are generous, to put it mildly. The veggie sides are often a highlight--more brussel sprouts please! Their beer selection often includes local brands, always a plus. Judging by the other denizens, other folks agree that this is a great date spot. Or a take your parents/visitors from out of town spot. Or a go by yourself and read a book spot. An all the damn time spot!
(4)
Doug D.

One visit and I'm sold. Love everything about Veggie Galaxy. From the service to the dessert. The place has a lively, happy feel. Can't help but think this is because of the vegetarian/vegan menu...its just makes people happier! Mushroom/chickpea burger was awesome and filling. Gazpacho was excellent as well. BCB Amber on tap, perfect. Our server was extremely nice and accommodating. The other server that delivered our food was equally attentive and checked in on us repeatedly. We did have to wait a few minutes when we arrived, but it was well worth it. It's also encouraging to see the place full..you know...to see my elitist vegan agenda being fulfilled ; ) My wife and I will be returning ASAP. Can't wait to try more food!
(5)
Yujie Y.

My very first time having a veggie burger. The mushroom based patty is out of the world! Service is warm and fast. HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND of any of the veggie burger!
(5)
L F.

Om nom nom! Sign me up for greasy vegetarian food, most of which can be made vegan! I've liked their omelets, their Reuben and BLT sandwiches, their Chipotle Black Bean burger patty, and their Glazed Seitan loaf, but I think my favorite is still the BLT sandwich, as far as savory menu options go. Whatever you get, though, make sure you leave room for dessert! Because there will be cake...! My favorite by far is the Coconut Citrus Layer cake, followed closely by the Lemon Meringue Pie (yes, apparently you can make vegan meringues!). Most chocolate items are made with Taza chocolate which I like a lot, so I can never say no to the chocolate cakes either. Other tips: - If you want to have brunch here on a Sunday, I'd recommend you come before 11am, because the line will get quite long! Will I be back? I think so!
(5)
James v.

I have been back and I avoided the open-faced sandwiches. They make a mean stack of pancakes and the staff are incredibly friendly.
(4)
Jason N.

What is a Moly? And what makes it Holy? I ask because when I was here, I kept saying over and over the words "holy moly." Holy moly there is a whole restaurant dedicated to vegan, gluten free food that doesn't taste like cardboard? Holy moly the servers actually know the ins and outs of gluten intolerance / celiac disease, etc? Holy moly it's not super expensive? Great time.
(5)
Lisa Y.

Fell below my expectation... the omelet is not as good as the one my husband makes and overall their food is not fresh and tasty... I only came here because I couldn't find a seat in cafe luna...
(2)
Danie R.

Update! The mac and cheese was good, but the Club is still the best. Also, mashed potato grilled cheese is awesome. Thanks Derrick.
(4)
Sharon O.

Veggie Galaxy has upped my standards for vegetarian/vegan fare. Hats off to the chef(s)! Veggie Galaxy bakes some of the best baked goods in the greater Boston area- even forgetting that they are even all vegan! (My favorites are the taza chocolate cake and chocolate and peanut butter cake- which are amazing as cupcakes too, but you need to luck into that embodiment). I can hardly believe my tastebuds, having previously believed all vegan desserts were supposed to taste terrible (at least my undergrad dining center offered them, but maybe I shouldn't have tried them). I also adore the coconut milk-based frappes (chocolate!). A friend and I recently went for breakfast. The Mass Ave omelet (leeks, goat cheese, sweet potato, balsamic) was brilliant- sweet and savory. My companion let me try the Cambridge Street omelet which was good (black beans, red pepper, jack cheese, corn, shallots &apple salsa), but not sure I'm an eggs and beans person, so I'll stick to Mass Ave. We also split a single pancake that was only okay plain, but when paired with the "caramelized banana butter" (whaaaat? yes please.) it skyrocketed into foodie heaven. I appreciated the homefries' coin-shaped crispy crunchy goodness as well. For those that need them, many things can be made vegan and there's a strong Gluten-free menu. For me, I've always found service very friendly. Sometimes they are really busy, but it's all nice people who work here. Veggie Galaxy has so many more options for me to try, it's a diner atmosphere through and through- aesthetically and with the large menu options. There are seats at the counter, small booths, and huge booths, and well as the standard squeezed-in-too-small tables where you're right next to your neighbors that all Boston restaurants are far too fond of. But hey, we all need to fit in to eat the food. There's also a takeout window if you choose to grab a baked good and go or call ahead for more. Several non-vegetarian friends who had been afraid to try Veggie Galaxy just based on the name ("oh they won't have anything good there") have now changed their tune!
(5)
Neesha S.

The best vegetarian/vegan American diner I have ever been too. Partly because it's the only one I know, but still, the food is delicious! They have so many gluten-free option too. All their ketchup is made from scratch and eating it with their awesome fries is delicious! The waiters are often quite busy and forget to refill your drink, but they are all super chill fun people so you feel at home and can just hop up and get a refill. I've had them mess-up my order only once and it was during a very busy brunch (gave me the coleslaw side instead of the potato salad side).
(4)
Ezra B.

Service was very friendly. Food was closer to a 3/5, but friendly environment bumped it up. Stuffed french toast was very good, just not quite "the best thing ever" as previous people had described. The Reuben was also good, i am just spoiled in Los Angeles with incredible vegan food, so comparatively it was only o.k.
(4)
Sam C.

Veggie Galaxy is a vegetarian/vegan restaurant. I asked the waitress what her favorite sandwich was, and she offered a few different choices. I went with the BLT, which was made with tempeh. It was very good, especially with the spread they add to the bread. The fries are big enough to share. Waiting for the check took a very long time, especially during lunch rush. I would come here again
(3)
Michael C.

Another solid vegetarian establishment in Central Square. Obviously this will be compared to the establishment down the street however they are very different. Veggie Galaxy, while vegetarian might not be considered a healthy alternative for meat eaters, they are definitely going for the diner feel here. The staff was very helpful with recommendations. They also had a tremendous selection of desserts that I did not try this time. Kendal Square Burger - Black bean veggie burger, comes topped with onion rings and garlic mayo and a little arugula side salad. There was something about the onion rings I didn't like, maybe it was the beer batter. Overall it was a good veggie burger. Open Faced Seitan Sandwich - Shaved seitan on two slices of bread, topped with beans, onions, and a balsamic/red wine grazy. This looked like something my grandfather would eat but it was very tasty!
(3)
Rian M.

You want to read this. I'm a vegan. I love breakfast. And I know how to evaluate it. I've been to Veg-Gal (as I and mine call it) half a dozen or so times for breakfast, and about two or three times for lunch/dinner. It has its strong points: I hear the egg-based omelettes are quite good, and their burgers etc. can be quite good as well. Their selection is also respectably large and all vegan-customize-able. But the last two times I've been disappointed with my breakfast. Here's the deal: they need to drop the 'tofu egg' circle patty things and bring out the tofu scramble. The 'tofu egg' patties are lame, not particularly tasty, they don't look especially appetizing, and they're far inferior to a proper tofu scramble. Get rid of them. They're embarrassing to eat, and probably more embarrassing to serve. Also, garnish the plate more. I know, I know; I sound picky. But it's true: when you get a plate--a breakfast plate, at that; the breaking of the overnight fast--you want it to be big, generous, heaping. Breakfast foods are generally cheap. We're talking potatoes and eggs here (or tofu in my case; but still--don't tell me you can't buy that stuff in mega-bulk). When the plate comes, I don't want to see 2/5 of white plate under my food. I want to see a big, heaping, generous pile of potatoes pushed up against a fluffy, moist looking pile of to-scram, with toast barely hanging on to the edge of the plate (oh, by the way, two pieces of toast cut into halves, not one piece cut into halves--come on...), and, yes, perhaps a garnish. Let's get some tomato on there; or perhaps just a little side of baked beans; or a piece of iceberg lettuce under a nicely chopped tomato. Present the meal to me, that's all I'm saying. But that's not happening here; and when you combine the disappointing presentation and portions with the even more disappointing 'tofu egg' patties, you leave with a bad taste in your mouth (er, literally). Breakfast is a joyously easy meal to make, especially en masse. Let's get the ball rolling, get the to-scrams out, and do this thing right. Srsly.
(2)
Erica L.

I love this place. Coming from the relatively small town midwest, I miss small town diners. Veggie Galaxy is not a small town diner, but it is an homage to one, and the food is fantastic. I almost always get an omelet. They do other dishes well, but I love the omelets so much I have trouble tearing myself away. Their deserts are also great. I highly recommend the strawberry ice cream. They are vegan/vegetarian friendly so the ice cream is coconut milk and the coconut flavor does really well mixed with the strawberry. The staff is always friendly. I've never had a bad experience.
(5)
Rachel R.

I must've walked into Veggie Galaxy and said, "I'd like an emotional roller coaster for four, please." After waiting an hour for a table and becoming increasingly irritated and mildly hypoglycemic, we're given a consolation prize of free drinks, onion rings and fries. The mood changes accordingly to appreciative and festive.. and in the heat of all the good news, we decide order breakfast instead of appetizers. To quote a wise friend: "I like my pancakes how I like my men... dark, rich, and covered in chocolate." Needless to say, the Taza pancakes were a hit. The cashew cream stuffed french toast also improved significantly, so much so that it may be my new favorite dish at VG. Both are highly recommended, quickly devoured, and induce child-like wonder and delight in any tipsy, ravenous individual. We order a round of ultimately unimpressive entrees. The Harvard Square black bean burger and club sandwich were satisfactory, but nothing to write home about, and the garlic-y, mushy vegan mac 'n' cheese left me craving cheese. The Mass Ave omelet was conceptually wonderful, but texturally sucky (melted goat cheese + sweet potato puree + soft leeks = creamy goo overload). Dissatisfaction ensues. Regardless of our uncomfortably full states, we all get dessert. The lemon meringue pie was the best anyone's ever had, vegan or not, complete with graham crust, tangy filling, and ricemallow "meringue", and the thick almond joy cheesecake came in close second. The pecan pie was impressively similar to classic pecan pie, but the Taza butterscotch pudding parfait lacked chocolate and butterscotch flavor. Despite being severely ill, we finish everything. After extensive taste testing and analyses, Veggie Galaxy is forced to remain in 3-star purgatory.
(3)
Caity M.

By far the most amazing vegan friendly food in my life. When I eat here I am overwhelmed with happiness due to the atmosphere, staff and delicious menu! The open concept at the bar allows the line cooks to talk with you as they make your food. Whenever I leave, my belly is smiling!
(5)
Shane J.

Very good! BEWARE!!!!!!! LONG ASS WAIT!!! Usually during the evening and/or weekends. So if you plan to go either make a RESERVATION or try and to go before the dinner rush. Also the definitely try the desserts! *homer simpson gargling sound*
(4)
Fitzgerald S.

OMG! The Cambridge St omelet was Amazeballs! Food was great, service was better. Thanks for a great place!
(5)
Joe T.

My high expectations based on Veggie Planet were far exceeded. I love the diner atmosphere. Diners are the quintessential American restaurant (at least according to my childhood), so it's lovely to have an all-vegetarian one! I like that breakfast is served all day, as it is at any good diner; and that the menu was huge--like a diner's menu should be! The vegan Reuben was delicious and decadent with perfect bread. I was stuffed after eating it, but still made room for some wonderful vegan cake! :-)
(5)
Lana A.

Friendly staff who were fairly helpful and efficient. Disappointed in the tempeh bacon on my black bean burger -- they were just two white flavorless slabs that kept falling out of the bun. It didn't help that the burger itself was way too mushy and kept squeezing out of the bun, as well. Could barely find the miniscule amount of Daiya mozzarella I'd ordered. What a mess! My companions, who went vegetarian instead of vegan, seemed to fare somewhat better, though one complained that his omelet didn't taste like eggs. I presume the kitchen must use a mix or pasteurized eggs, which never taste like fresh eggs. My other guest didn't complain about his Rachel sandwich, but he never complains anyway. He just didn't appear to be all that thrilled with it. For dessert, we ordered strawberry coconut ice cream, which was pretty good. We also shared a slice of vegan lemon meringue pie, which was a mistake. I didn't even recognize it as being a piece of pie when it arrived because it was just a soft blob on a plate. The tart lemon filling was way too gooey, not firm at all, and the topping, which I presume they must make out of ricemallow creme or similar, was soft in texture and WAY WAY WAY too sweet! I'll never order that again. I'm not sure we'll return here to try for a better experience, but I did appreciate the fact this place at least tries to serve diner type vegan food even if execution needs some improvement.
(3)
John M.

I've been here several times and initially I loved it, but I have to agree with recent reviewers that the place is going downhill. I came here last night with a friend for dinner and while I feel the food is still really good (she had a grilled cheese and I had the blue plate, which was awesome) the service is very lacking. None of the waitstaff has any personality or positive energy. The hostess' attitude was unenthusiastic and our server seemed very socially awkward. Didn't refill our water, check up on us and forgot to bring us ketchup and hot sauce after I asked for it. He was at our table not even 30 seconds after my request to give me a side of salad dressing and then just walked away. I'll give the place props for delivering us a great meal in a timely fashion, but the overall attitude of the staff needs to change. It also wouldn't hurt for them to clean. The place seems like it needs an annual deep clean/reorganization. It's not horrible, but could be much better. At any rate, I'm still a fan, but I don't just don't know for how much longer...
(3)
Natalya R.

On the second day of in Massachusetts, we headed out to Cambridge. I searched high and low for vegetarian dishes. I'm obsessed with finding good food. Being vegetarian, one may say you feel like you are an alien. Upon arriving Veggie Galaxy, we felt validated in our uniqueness. What you might want-gluten free, vegan or vegetarian-they have it all! Everything from appetizers, sandwiches, and burgers went into our stomach happily. With every bite I took, my brain was flying to heaven. Even the dessert Lemon Meringue Pie, I wanted to order one more to go but I knew that I would have eaten it right away.
(5)
Dorothy W.

Vegetarians, vegans, gluten frees and all others who just eat whatever they want to eat will be quite satisfied here at Veggie Galaxy, right in the middle of Central Square. (Easy to get to on the Red Line.) If you usually stay away from places with the word "Veggie" on the marquee, make an exception and give it a go. Unless you are a grumpy sort who really has to have red meat with every single meal, you will be very content at this clean, energetic, kid friendly place. If you can't abide the idea of a meat free meal, just go to McDonald's across the street while the rest of us eat here. But why not try one the many different veggie burgers and enjoy the upbeat atmosphere? You can have your meat loaf and bacon tomorrow. Everything on the menu is vegetarian, but can easily be made vegan. They also offer gluten free bread and at least one gluten free dessert, their excellent pudding served with a coconut whipped cream. (Try the one made with Taza chocolate.) Note that all of the desserts are vegan. Lemon meringue pie, chocolate layer cake, ice cream sundaes, cheesecake....This is dessert heaven for people who can't have dairy for health reasons or because of their own personal choice. The only blip I have had on the dessert scene was a cake that was quite dry. The rest have been incredible. The pudding and lemon meringue pie are my standard choices. Breakfast is served all day (starting at 7 during the week and 9 on weekends), and is filled with options from omelets to stuffed French toast, a personal favorite. You can add all kinds of delicious things to your omelet, including tempeh bacon, caramelized onion, cheese or house made vegan cheese. The seitan chorizo will make you happy. The home fries, served with their really terrific house made ketchup, are delicious. Order up a frappe or an old fashioned soda drink like a black cow (all made with locally produced vegan ice cream), and you will be full for the day. So good. Lunch and dinner choices range from salads to sandwiches to mac and cheese, which can be veganized. There are more options available at dinner, including some excellent side dishes. I usually get the arugula salad and the red cabbage slaw, which are both fresh and delightfully flavored. Another side dish we order a lot is the mound of onion rings. That home made ketchup is really delicious with these guys. And Veggie Galaxy offers beer and wine, too, which can brighten up any meal. All of the different veggie burgers can be tailored in any way by adding assorted toppings. These choices include sun dried tomato pesto and pickled red onion. My favorite sandwich is called The Melt, which has a spicy tofu salad mixture that I would love to recreate. I was less enamored of the Smoked Reuben, which was quite dry and lackluster. There's an open kitchen, and you can sit at the counter in front if you want to get a good view of the action. Larger groups will enjoy the booths that can accommodate up to six people. And free WiFi always. Nice. The staff is really friendly; I have always found them to be very helpful and professional. The space is reflective of a 50's diner, with a roomy waiting area in the front. It is solidly packed unless you go at an off peak time. There's also a large counter filled with all of their vegan desserts. These can be purchased separately to bring home, so the front of the restaurant is often very crowded with sweet toothed shoppers and people waiting for a table. (Note that the restaurant is closed between 3 and 5.) Vegetarian and vegan food have become part of the mainstream. Thanks to places like Veggie Galaxy, people who enjoy a plant based diet can now enjoy dining out in an affordable, friendly place. And if you are a meat eater, you can also enjoy your meal. No, they do not have meat for you. But this creative comfort food is so good that you won't miss it.
(4)
Kate A.

Tried it several times now due to the highest recommendations from friends. Both times I have been let down, feeling pretty sick afterwards. I was so excited to see the extent of their gluten free menu. Unfortunately, the effort behind the gluten free menu was not as impressive. Both times I left feeling sick, getting a migraine and hugely disappointed. Due to severe celiac disease this is either a misunderstanding of ingredients or the worlds worst case of cross contamination. I figured at a place dealing primarily in harder to please diets they would have nailed this. Aside from this major and potentially dangerous issue, they serve warm tap water without ice and the waiter would respond to our food orders, questions and anything really by sticking out his tongue and saying "cool bro." When dealing with an allergy (my friend) and severe celiac disease (moi) I'm gonna need a little more in the department of reassurance than your tongue, bro. Veggie galaxy has a great idea going for it but I'm not in a huge rush to get back there.
(1)
James G.

Very solid breakfast food place. I'm not a vegetarian and I enjoy going to this place. Wonderful special omelettes that warm the soul.
(4)
Kamille W.

Good God, I love this place. Probably my favorite veggie joint anywhere. The chipotle black bean burgers made me a believer in the power of a veggie burger. Veggie Galaxy burgers bear no resemblance to any of that bland, unsatisfying crap that you get in the frozen section. These burgers will fill you right up with well-seasoned wonderfulness. And the breakfasts! Such glorious, glorious early morning meals. I judge a breakfast place by their homefries. Veggie Galaxy passes the test with flying colors. My go-to omelette here is egg whites, sun-dried tomato pesto, arugula, and caramelized onions. Hooooly balls, guys. It's even better than it sounds. "So Kamille, it sounds like you are mildly obsessed with this place. What's with the missing star?" WELL. I'm glad you asked. The missing star is because of the inconsistency of both the food and service. Sunday at 11:30 in the morning? Oof. Your homefries may have a little char on 'em, and your server may not be super cheery. Wednesday at 8:00 am? You'll get well-prepared, beautifully plated food without any attitude. Because of this, I save Veggie Galaxy b-fasts for a weekday treat. Skip weekend brunches here if you can (or just have your breakfast for dinner -- they serve it allll day).
(4)
Beth D.

Great atmosphere, friendly staff, not expensive, and just the best vegan and vegetarian food you'll ever have! Creative specials, delicious milkshakes, and the baked goods are to die for
(5)
Yelena Y.

I found the food super boring and bland. I also waited a while to get a table. I am also not a vegetarian or vegan but do like red lentil in Watertown. Good service, just not my cup of tea.
(1)
Ave D.

I'm not vegetarian by any means but I go here every week. My favorites: red cabbage slaw (don't like cole slaw? you'll still like this), the fries (heavily seasoned, may need to shake some rosemary off), the regular house salad (the dressing cuts the bitter arugula nicely, I usually don't like arugula), and the breakfast menu. If you've never had a black bean burger, like I hadn't, get your first one here. I recommend the Central Square burger. Ask for it cooked well-done/a little longer than usual if you want it to be closer to the consistency of a beef burger (otherwise it sorta falls apart). Service is great, bathrooms are clean, atmosphere is fun, price is really reasonable. Lots of gluten-free and vegan options.
(5)
Eunice E.

YUM. I'm so glad I finally got the chance to try out this delightful restaurant! And it really is delightful, from the uber friendly staff to the deeelicious food to the bottomless coffee. I am planning my next adventure to this great vegetarian joint in Central. Though it's got a lunch and dinner menu, we came for breakfast, and it sure delivered. I loved my "Cambridge Street" omelet--the Vermont jack cheese and apple salsa were spectacular. All the flavours worked so well together. And the hash browns were cooked perfectly--went fantastic with the homemade green "hot sauce." (The sauce wasn't hot but it was tasty.) The egg and cheese sandwich looked awesome, as did the eggs benedict (heard the hollandaise has a bit of a kick to it--will have to try that next time!), but the stuffed French toast...? Not a winner. Too dry. Too cacaphonous in my mouth. No, thanks. But I will be back for more of their other breakfast foods--as well as the frappes! I know it was a brunch outing, but we just HAD to order the Zebra frappe. As a coconut/sweets lover, I can assure you, this was a great pick. Part vanilla, part chocolate, all yummy.
(4)
Stephen S.

Grabbed a seat at the counter and checked out what Veggie Galaxy could do. Going back and forth between a couple of options the waiter pointed me towards the Seitan Loaf because he thought it was one of their more unique and stellar offerings and if I happened to never make it back (I'm not a Boston local) that it'd be the one not to miss. I followed his advice. I liked the Seitan Loaf, but it was missing that extra little punch to really take this place to the next level. It was reminiscent of meat loaf but the flavor and side pairings didn't quite bring this dish together. Given the variety of options, it's a great place to take vegetarians who get neglected at so many other restaurants.
(3)
Alan S.

The outstanding pancake with fruit and coconut whippped cream salvages this place; easily the best pancake i've had in years. Alas the omelets are super greasy. I suppose that's okay for people who go veggie for ethical reasons but soaking your veggie omelet in copious grease sort of kills the benefit of veggies. I'm usually okay with some degree of grease at a diner but this was over the top, really killed the flavor. The Paramount diner near Boston commons does a way better job of producing tasty omelets without the grease saturation.
(2)
Brian D.

"Yay! I'm a fan." Said in a matter of fact, accountant like, voice. Thing is, I am a fan. It's as simple as that. I just like this place. They are doing some fun, pretty straight-forward, veggie cuisine things that make you feel like you are still eating at a greasy spoon. They keep the fun in being a vegetarian. I mean, maybe carrots and lentils are a real laugh a minute conversation piece, but I never got the memo. I've been going 3/4 time veg. since this last year and I still don't yearn for or swoon over lentils and carrots. Well. Maybe a little. That being said. Add local beer and non-meat based gravy to my order and you have my heart and phone number. Recent love affairs have included the southwestern black bean salad and cold potato and leek soup. Their fries always win. The veggie burger is also a solid go-to. Order your Smuttynose Old Brown Dog Ale as an Old Dirty Dog and you may melt a waitress heart and or be told to leave for being just too plain retarded to dine with non subhumans. And I love at the counter. Too much, too soon?
(4)
Rachael A.

This place is amazing and I come here almost every day. As a new vegan, it was hard to find delicious foods for breakfast! The tofu Cambridge Street with house made cheese is amazing!!! Try the gluten free bread for a clean meal that will leave you full all day, without making you feel like a dump truck drove into your stomach. Try the baked goods and the stuffed French toast!! Everything here is amazing! You literally cannot go wrong!!!!
(5)
Alexandra M.

Returned for lunch because I was given a $25 gift card for my bad experience last time (go management!). Everyone at the table got burgers because a friend who came said that they were amazing AND THEY WERE. I got the one with onion rings on it and it was so large it was near impossible to eat but I managed it (not the whole thing, thats crazy). Everyone ate a lot, but could not finish because it was SO MIUCH. We each got a burger with shared fries and onion rings (maybe do a 50/50 thing?). I got a hot fudge sunday for desert which was good...but the brownie was very dense (I know a lot of people like that, but I don't at all) even though the ice cream was super good. I also got the lemonade which was very refreshing. Server was great by being funny, clever and knowledgeable. Real diner feel inside (and not like a Dennys diner)
(4)
Tammy K.

If I ever become vegan, I will subsist on Veggie Galaxy's lemon meringue pie. The meringue is denser and more marshmallow-y than real meringue, but it is still amazing how close they are able to get in terms of texture and consistency. Given the hype, I was a little underwhelmed with the rest of the food (I had the Kendall Square burger and minestrone soup), but I can see how vegetarians and vegans would love this place, as there is a pretty wide selection of food to choose from. For the meat-loving folks, there is beer! You can then grab a slice of pepperoni pizza nearby after your friend finishes his/her meal.
(3)
Demetrios G.

Great egg sandwich! The bread is perfectly toasted (excellent use of a salamander). The seitan chorizo would be better if they sliced it thinner and put it on the bottom and top of the sandwich rather than a big chunk on the bottom. That being said, it was all in all really good. I love that there was no ice in the water! Unless it's a sickeningly sweet soda (which I rarely drink) I hate having ice clinking around. I forgot to mention the home fries. I prefer them a little less cooked and bigger chunks. The small square are somewhere between homefries and has browns without the real benefits of either.
(4)
Bob J.

Sort of overpriced for what it is, but it's really 2 stars because the food wasn't great. It wasn't bad, really, and I might come again, but what I had just wasn't very good. It was some kind of spicy seitan cutlet, which was fine, but really tough and just kind of salty for my tastes. It came with potatoes, which were decent, and some (I think) boiled vegetables. The veggies were so tough I couldn't bite through them, and I ended up not eating them at all. I like the idea of this place, though, so I'd give it another shot, but definitely order something else.
(2)
Evan C.

I've been here twice now for a weekday breakfast with friends, and it's been great. Our server was attentive, and accommodating of people showing up late and of separate checks- granted it wasn't crowded at all but he never let my water or coffee get empty. I'm an omnivore so I can't comment much on the dairy free stuff, but the food I got (regular breakfast sandwich, Mem Drive omelet) were really good. And their house-made hot sauce is not super hot, but it is super delicious.
(4)
Jacqueline P.

The dinners are often filled with yummy spices and a thoughtful mix of veggies with great presentation. The desserts are really yummy, too. I don't eat out often, but when I do get something here, I'm always very happy with it. The staff is most often very customer service oriented. The only reason I cannot give a 5-star is no spinach.. what? If I were to create a Galaxy of veggies, I would offer a side of spinach for any dish. Nonetheless, I'm a big fan of Veggie Galaxy!
(4)
Safinah B.

My friends and I just had dinner here a few hours ago and I must say I was a bit disappointed. The only thing I was really satisfied with was the banana split because that coconut milk in replacement of dairy is really to die for. My friend and I both got the baked vegan mac and cheese and it tasted odd...I really just liked the peas in the dish. The fries were good though I guess .. I don't think I would have liked them without the awesome ketchup. The cups were kind of gross and stained all over so I didn't drink from it. Service was alright. I would go back though.
(3)
Mike S.

VG has improved tremendously since they opened. The pancakes are still terrible (seriously vegan pancakes aren't this hard). Their attempt at tempeh bacon is still... confusing. But the staff is great (and even hires people over 30 now), the rueben is delicious and the desserts are amazing.
(3)
Binh L.

What a fun vegetarian diner! I really enjoy all the lovely variety of dishes and vegan desserts (as someone who is lactose intolerant - I *really* love their desserts). You can have breakfast all day, in almost every kind of way. You can have classic diner dishes with a creative spin on them. Examples? Delicious beer batter tofu with some crazy good red cabbage slaw and well seasoned fries. The salads (specifically the Roasted Beet) is so refreshing and light. I feel like I'm eating spring (minus the allergies). If you're gluten-free, they even have a whole separate menu for you! While this place might not have the same sophistication and taste chic as Red Lentil (vegetarians, you MUST check that out - alas it is in Watertown), this place is pretty decent. Open up your mind and bellies!
(4)
Lindsey H.

This place is pretty cool. During my attempt at being a Vegan I was intensely craving a brownie... so I made the trip out to Cambridge and it was well worth it. The atmosphere at Veggie Galaxy is that of the old school diners you see in the movies.. except everything is meat product free! How awesome is that.. I would definitely recommend this place.. they don't just offer brownies either by the way.. they have a great variety - however I can only vouge for the brownies and ice cream.
(4)
Alyssa J P.

Yes!! I'm so excited about having a delicious veg*n diner in Cambridge! Although, if I lived any closer to it, I'm sure I would be pretty much handing them my paychecks I would want to eat here so often. I came here for brunch with Jeff the other day. I ordered a veggie burger with a ton of toppings and onion rings. He got an extremely decadent stuffed french toast with home fries on the side. I really enjoyed my burger, but was somewhat jealous of Jeff and his french toast, so we shared a bit. Veggie Galaxy makes everything on their menu vegan, and they definitely have many hallmarks of an Ideal Diner. They may not be open 24/7, but they serve free refills on your coffee, have breakfast all day, and the decor to match. Add to this an amazing looking case of dessert (unfortunately, I was too full to partake), and you have one of my favorite new eateries in the Boston area.
(5)
Mike T.

I have several vegetarian friends so I've tried this place several times. One time I tried the tomato soup. I feel I should warn you about the soup as it tasted awful. The seitan was not as crispy as I'd expect it . Salads were OK. The beer selection was good. The desserts are hit or miss, though some are very good (the lemon pie is good, for example) whereas the creamy type desserts just don't taste very good. Overall: there is ok vegetarian food and there is awesome vegetarian food. This isn't the best ever. If you go with friends and they know the menu well, it can be ok.
(2)
Nicole R.

My favorite breakfast spot in Massachusetts. I've been here twice so far, and it's been great both times.
(5)
Dave F.

Once, I was sitting in Veggie Galaxy, trying to think of how I would describe the atmosphere in a review. Just then I saw a man sitting at the counter. He had a beard, thick-rimmed glasses, and a satchel and was reading Nietsche alone, and I thought, "Yes. That's it." In the short time since it opened, Veggie Galaxy has been just about the top on my list of favorite places to eat in the Boston area. I'm not even vegetarian (though, I am married to a vegetarian, which has definitely caused me to lean heavily in that direction), but I love everything I've ever had here. I usually order the Melt, which is my favorite, but I am never disappointed when I stray from that. The macaroni and cheese is delicious, the mashed potatoes are fantastic, and the coconut milk-based milkshakes are amazing. If you get a vanilla milkshake, it really brings out the coconut flavor. The vegan bakery items are also amazing, and among the best vegan baking I've ever had. If you were never told this was vegan, you might not even be able to tell. This is a fantastic place to have a nice, chill meal, and everyone, vegetarian or not, will be able to find something great on this menu. It gets busy, but it's worth the wait.
(5)
Katherine W.

The melts are good, and the chard appetizer is tiny but pretty, and delicious. 5 stars for the CHEESECAKE, which I have dreams about. -1 star for the incredibly noisy acoustics, and the wait times -1 star for occasionally rubbery sandwich textures -1 star for the pricing, because $10 for an omelet is silly +1 star for sweet waitstaff (my friend got a free arugula salad for asking nicely)
(3)
Rachel R.

Awesome food. I'm not vegetarian or vegan, but went to brunch with some friends who are. The brunch was awesome. My husband and I split the Western Ave omelet and the Mass Ave omelet and both were out of this world. The homemade ketchup is the best ketchup I've ever had. The home fry potatoes are the perfect conduit for the ketchup. We're hoping to come back for dinner sometime soon. Highly recommend!
(5)
Kris F.

Yummy vegan food and their dessert was great! The order of fries that I shared were well seasoned with herbs. The waiter warned us that the portions would be huge, but they were so tasty that one serving was quickly devoured. I tasted some of a friend's side of pickles which were also flavorful and worth the taste. I personally had a vegan Cambridge Street omelete that was delicious and ordered a slice of New York style cheesecake for later (which was so so good). Before becoming vegan cheesecake was always my favorite dessert and I haven't had it in years. The vegan piece I had from veggie galaxy exceeded my expectations as well as those of each of my non-vegan friends who tasted a bite. Great experience, decent service, and fun atmosphere. The only reason I won't give them 5 stars is because it took a while for our food to come out, but once it actually did, it was great!
(4)
Lindsey U.

Went here with my friend, who is also a vegetarian, and we were both very impressed! Best black bean and chickpea burgers we've had in Boston. We also split the brownie sundae which was unbelievably delicious. As soon as I walked in, I was greeted by an extremely friendly host, and our server, Sam, was very attentive and sweet! Overall, a great experience and we will definitely go back!
(5)
Julie S.

This is a great veggie restaurant, less of the lentils and beans and more veggie versions of standard diner fare. The GF menu is great too. I've been here loads for breakfast and the plain french toast is a favourite (but stay away from the tempah bacon...not a fan at all). Tonight went for dinner for the first time. Had a gorgeous beet salad and a lovely glass of wine (sav blanc). Also had coconut vanilla ice cream with hot fudge sauce and that was yummo. Staff usually lovely. Alternative of course but not too cool for school. Only downer is that wifi is only available week day mornings which is annoying but obviously there were way to many wifi lurkers who weren't spending. Boo to them!
(4)
Nitya D.

Woohoo! Cute diner decor in the restaurant that serves breakfast all day (and other food too). And all options are vegetarian if not vegan. All the desserts and anything that doesn't have a vegan descriptive qualifier (ex: milk or eggs) are in fact vegan. They have several gluten free options additionally. The black bean burger is delicious and so are all the cakes. They make their own homemade vegan cheese but also have Daiya! Definitely super yummy addition to the Cambridge dining scene.
(4)
Neeharika A.

Great desserts for reasonable prices and that too Vegan!! I'll be seeing this place more often ;)
(4)
Desiree N.

I was very pleased to discover they have an extensive gluten free menu available on request (it's up on their website, as well). I had the Eggs Benedict on gluten free toast. Head's up: the homefries are cooked on the grill with the non-bf toast. They're on separate sides of the grill, but you might want to second-guess having them if you're super sensitive. Booths seem to hold 4 people, 6 if you squish.
(3)
Brianna B.

I came here on a Friday night with two friends, neither of whom are vegetarians, but they both loved their meals and one even deeply considered ordering a second chipotle black bean burger (he settled, instead, on the banana split -- the ice cream and whipped cream are coconut based and vegan!). The atmosphere is a futuristic diner vibe (kinda feels like walking into a Jetson's episode) and great for a casual get-together. Even without a reservation, we only had to wait about fifteen minutes for a table, so no need for a reservation. For dinner, there are several seitan options (usually so hard to find!) along with tofu and beans, so even if you are eating vegetarian you don't have to sacrifice on protein. The best option, though, is to go with the design-your-own veggie burger: you can choose between the chipotle black bean and mushroom chickpea, and then add up to three toppings. Toppings vary from tarragon pesto to herbed ricotta to apple and corn salsa, so there's lots of room for original designs! I would go back just to try more veggie burger combinations.
(4)
Sami W.

I am not a vegetarian, and I always wondered why a veggie burger and breakfast Pattie taste very close to a REAL one, why not eat something different altogether... Anyway, moving right along... I came here for a Yelp event and it was nice to sample some of the vegetarian food which included mac and cheese, veggie burgers, and some kind of a sandwich that tasted like a Ruben among other stuff. The pumpkin beer was also good... The wait staff was really friendly and accommodating!
(4)
Hannah M.

Totally hit or miss in my limited experiences here. And the uber-hipster-ness can get really annoying. Some of the grilled cheeses are really good, some fall flat. Having been seated at the bar a few times, I've witnessed the food prep which could be a total turn off, but surprisingly was not. Service is generally quite slow (because it wouldn't be hipster to actually need to be anywhere or want anything in a timely fashion) and often waiters seem more annoyed than anything to be serving you. I've never had the experience of turning to anyone and saying "I'm really craving Veggie Galaxy RIGHT now," but maybe one of these days I will and can then update my mediocre review.
(3)
C A.

I went here last night with a group of about 8 people. THIS IS NOT A PLACE WHERE YOU CAN BRING GROUPS. Because the "service" is NON-EXISTENT. The sign at the entry says "Please wait to be seated" but it took them about 10 minutes to acknowledge my existence. Upon being seated, the server asked for our drink orders promptly. That was the ONLY instance of decent service the entire dinner. We waited forever to order, forever to get dessert (one of which was the wrong thing, took forever (like 45 minutes) for them to bring us the correct dessert. Took forever to ask for the check, forever for the check to come, forever for them to split the check for us (when we had indicated that we wanted separate checks at the start of the meal), and then after about 25 minutes we just decided to get up and WAIT ON OURSELVES. I brought my check over to the register at the front, to the staff's utter bewilderment. "Oh no we don't usually do this, but okay." What the hell people, I'm trying to PAY you when you don't even deserve the tip, which was automatically put in there because we were a group. Not to mention we interacted (had to FLAG DOWN) at least 3 different staff members any time we wanted our meal to progress. They didn't seem to care- at all. I observed our original waiter just abandon us and chat with other wait staff while we were STARING at them for attention. I'm not the sort of person who expects the world from my server, but having worked in food service for 10 years I know what is and what isn't reasonable. I know how hard the job is, I've dealt with terrible customers, I've picked up other employees' slack, etc. Restaurant is also very loud. The food is good, nicely presented and reasonably priced, for a diner, which I have noticed to be expensive. Menu is extensive. But I will never come back here.
(1)
Becky R.

I love this place not just because the food is yummy but because the service is unbeatable. It doesn't matter if I come in when they open, during a rush, when they're slow or if I'm grabbing a to go when they are closing. This place hires only the best employees who genuinely care about your experience. They look you in the eye and ask you with a smile, "How are you?" That makes all the difference for me. Took my grandmother here during a visit and she was blown out of the water as well. She still asks me about this place and tells me she can't wait to go back on her next visit! Smiles, good food and a friendly hello, that's the way restaurants used to so business, and how Veggie Galaxy continues to do business today.
(5)
Steve H.

Extremely creative vegetarian and vegan platters here. The Seitan "reuben" is one of my favorites, though you couldn't go wrong with their omelets either. Let's face it. It's a diner. The food's high in calories, greasy, and salty. I wouldn't mistake it for health food for a moment. However, it is damn fun. You can't go wrong here for breakfast, lunch, or brunch. There's even a gluten-free menu now... so it's a safe, fun, place for veggie (or picky) eaters .... even if you've had enough of arugula !
(4)
Robin Ann Z.

BEST vegan strawberry milkshake in the history of the world! The food was ok, but do yourself a favor and grab a milkshake.
(4)
Ashley L.

Seriously the BEST vegetarian food in Boston. We came for breakfast and had the tofu omelet (better than u would expect). Axing homemade sauces and ample portions. The ambiance is classic diner but upscale. We will definitely be back!!!
(5)
Shaleen T.

You wouldn't believe what this place pulled on New Years Eve! I totally get that NYE is all about ripping people off, so I was expecting to wait in a long line and pay more than usual. What I didn't expect was GROSS food! Everything was wilted and didn't taste right. It was attempting to be upscale vegan food, I guess? If you want upscale vegan food, go to True Bistro in Somerville. If you want delicious diner food, go to Veggie Galaxy. That was the deal we all made! But no delicious diner food, unfortunately. The whole meal (which cost $50) I was just waiting for dessert because dessert is impossible to mess up. Just give us some gelato or something chocolate. Easy, right? No. This was the worst. The lime cheesecake was SALTY. Seriously. Salty cheesecake.. what the hell? The other dessert was even worse.. it was supposed to be chocolate, but it tasted like gravy. The top had a gross clear film that risen to the top. I was so hungry. I would have eaten a plain loaf of Wonder bread at that point. Horrible. I don't think I can ever go back, honestly. Just the words Veggie Galaxy make me taste that awful salty cheesecake. If anyone from VG is reading this, what WAS that? Did you hire a different chef? Cuz I think they faked their resume.
(2)
Annie W.

funny that i haven't gotten around to this 'til now. i was introduced to veggie galaxy (on the to do list, but finally happened) with a yelp event, wherein we tried a little of everything, and wow. of note were the vegan parfaits (yum), all the fake meats (the fake reuben was quite tasty), the buffalo "chicken" fingers, yet another rendition of homemade veggie burger that was tasty and not too grainy. i returned again for brunch with a friend this morning and got an omelet, with generous slices of portabella mushrooms (after my own heart) and okay buttered sourdough, okay coffee (think diner-style) and -- wow, man, try their ketchup. i'd like to say that it might be homemade. either way, it's tasty! excellent execution on the homefries (potato coins). a bit of a wait but fast service and friendly all-around. see you again soon!
(5)
Shrener R.

A bold experiment in an otherwise boring vegetarian landscape in Boston and Cambridge - it comes across very well though it seems a bit hippie-ish. I love the sandwiches and their desserts - the servers seem friendly though they seem to change a bit on a regular basis - overall worth visiting if the desi joints are closed (i.e come here if you get bored of Punjabi Dhaba or Chipotle or Rengzen etc)
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David A.

It's nice to be back in Cambridge, where they cater to alternative diets. I'm lactose intolerant, so my ears always perk up when it comes to vegetarian restaurants with vegan options. I was able to eat ANY of the cakes and pies or desserts they had. Most of the vegetarian entrees, they could make vegan. I ordered the vegan Mac & Cheese and my wife ordered one of the vegan burgers. I enjoyed the Mac & Cheese, but not as much as the burger. We ended up eating half of each other's meal :) I sucked down a very large Strawberry and Banana frappe made with coconut milk and we shared half of a Chocolate Cream Pie that was vegan. I LOVED the burger and the frappe was quite good. The mac and chese was good, but not incredible. The staff was very friendly, attentive and several really seemed to be happy and proud of working here. It's easy to get here by T as they are right smack in Central Square. They can get busy, so a trick is to sit at the bar and they can move you if you wish. We'll be baaaaack :)
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Sarah G.

So much better than Veggie Planet! So much better! I am not a vegetarian but I try and eat vegetarian when I can, which is why I was sad to feel so underwhelmed by Veggie Planet and was nervous that Veggie Galaxy, their new sister restaurant, would be the same, but it is SO MUCH BETTER!!! It is diner style inside but you can also just pick up coffee and desserts and whatnot from the counter too which I love. It is very bright green inside this place and the bathrooms too ha ha But I guess maybe that is martian green or something like that to stick with the galaxy theme?? But Daniel M. and I were pretty pumped to see how inventive the menu was here. And for those vegans and gluten free people out there they have separate menus for you too! We got their mac and cheese which was baked with ricotta and cheddar and had tons and tons of herbs and some panko crumble action on top. I have never had such herb-tastic mac and cheese but I liked it! The "side" or arugula was a bit underwhelming and kind of just sat there on the side of my plate, so they should do something better with that, but for $8.95 I was sold. Daniel M. go their beer battered smoked tofu and man do they give you a ton of tofu! Those were huge pieces of tofu, so you really need to love tofu to get this dish. The smoky flavor was unique but pretty strong that you could only have so much of it. Paired with their caper aioli was a nice touch though. But their cracked black pepper fries literally tasted like there was crack in them because they were just that good. Daniel M. never takes fries home since let's be honest they never reheat or rebake the right way, but he had to think long and hard about whether he wanted to take home the rest since it is shame to waste any of those bad boys. Then of course ending with a little taza chocolate pudding with coconut whipped cream was a good plan. So this place isn't that pricey and their food is pretty inventive. Oh and they have alcohol too! Yes they need to work on not over seasoning a bit, but for the price and whatnot, 4 stars I say.
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Danielle D.

I've gone to Veggie Galaxy about 20 times now and it's always hit or miss. I generally get the exact same meal, but occasionally I branch out. This morning, my boyfriend and I went to have a quick bite before work. We were the only two people in the entire place. I ordered eggs over medium and wheat toast. Him a vegan omelette. His was fine, mine was far from; I'd go as far as to say it was bad. My eggs were well done, basically fried and overly greasy. Worst of all my toast was so burnt that it was black. I am usually pretty lenient about this stuff, but we were the only people there AND how hard is it to not burn toast? If you do burn it, throw it away and get me a new piece! I was going to send it back, but we didn't have time. So I reluctantly ate it. Because I was hungry, I even ate the home fries which I generally dislike at VG. I'll be back because I do want to support VG and all their vegan/veggie options (the desserts are amazing!), but I have not been this disappointed in a meal in a very long time.
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Charlotte M.

My favorite things here are the frappes and the desserts. As far as savory food goes, I have yet to be impressed. Service is usually very friendly! Lemon meringue pie is incredible, the Dad's shake equally so. I love veggie burgers but whenever I have one here I'm always disappointed. I feel like the french fries should be great for the type of place this is, but they're not very good.
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Sara N.

Okay - I'm not even vegetarian and this place is AMAZING! I was dining with a fellow vegetarian and I'm gluten free, so finding a restaurant that caters to both can be hard, but not here. There was a slight mix up with my meal and I was given a non-gluten free entree but my waitress fixed this before I bit into it and threw in a piece of gluten free cake at the end for free. The flavors were very interesting. The decor is fun and retro. Definitely will be going back.
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Halle R.

I went here because they were open during the 2013 snowstorm, and no other reason- I try to eat paleo, which usually makes vegetarian places not the best bet (lots of grains and seitan). That being said, I am so so glad I did. There were three people running the whole place; bless their hearts. Even with the understaffing, the service was very acceptable (certainly better than some places I've been when there *wasn't* three feet of snow on the ground) and I knew what I was getting into when I went into an establishment during a weather-related state of emergency. Mad props for that alone. We ordered the Cambridge Street omelette- my boyfriend's choice. I was a little skeptical at first, because it looked sort of Mexican-themed, and often times Mexican-themed omelettes at non-Mexican places can be very heartburn-inducing. This one was only delicious. Possibly the most delicious omelette I've ever had. It also was supposed to come with toast, which we didn't want, and they subbed some excellent arugula in its place (for no extra charge!) and also came with some home fries that were seasoned with rosemary (yum). Prices are ok- nothing to write home about. I'd probably think it was too expensive if we each got a plate, but the portions were large enough that we shared the omelette and were satisfied. I still feel like the amount of things I'd want to order from the menu is a little limited by me 1) liking meat and 2) not eating much grains, but again, I knew what I was getting into. And I'd totally get that omelette again if I had a buddy to share it with.
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Anastasia T.

Its great to have a place where I can eat gluten free dairy free breakfast. Extra points because this is decorated like an old school diner. I ordered the pancakes. The pancakes were moist and delicious. You wouldnt know these are gf dairy free which is exactly how I like it. I aslo wanted some protein so ordered a tofu egg and the tempeh bacon. The pancakes were tasty but the portion was slight. There were only 3 pancakes about double the size of a silver dollar pancake. The tempeh and tofu egg were unspeakably bad. The tempeh was a fermented stick of tofu with some strange dark colored liquid. The tofu egg was shaped like a pancake and had a grainy unappetizing texture and taste.Granted I am not a vegan but I think you would only like either of these if there was nothing else to eat/you were starving. All in all I had a nice experience here. The waitress was super nice and attentive. I will be back here again.
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G. i. J.

The first time visiting this past Sunday, I asked the host, Mike, for a recommendation. His choice: The Kendall Square Burger. I was actually asked if I would like the mushroom/chickpea patty or the black bean patty! WOW! I opted for the mushroom patty and potato salad instead of the red cabbage coleslaw, and had one of the best dining experiences ever! To be able to have grilled food and not worry about it being exposed to animal grease was a completely new experience for me. It was really a pleasure. I had to ask to ask about a drink half-way through the meal (water was automatically provided) and having to ask instead of it being offered was a bit strange. I had the English Breakfast tea which was a novel experience -- loose tea in a neat little metal pot with a built-in strainer. It yielded at least two cups of tea per pot-full, and when I had a refill with hot water, the tea stayed strong. You can get your choice of milks -- almond, cow's milk, half and half, etc. I did tell them about the PureVia they offer as a non-caloric, stevia-based sweetener being produced by Pepsi-co and Whole Earth Sweetener Company (a subsidiary of little-known Merisant which is a spin-off from the most-hated MONSANTO (HELLO!!) sneaky, no?). I told Adam, the owner, about Stevia In The Raw and brought my own in and gave him a sample. Stevia In The Raw has two ingredients: Dextrose and Stevia. PureVia has "natural flavor" which, when asked, the company will tell you "that's proprietary." No, thanks. The FDA has allowed "natural flavors" to include Aspartame (Nutra-Sweet). Really. Anyway, it will be interesting to see if they start to offer Stevia In The Raw instead. No, I don't work for the producer of it (Cumberland Packaging Corp.), but maybe I should . . . The prices are on the low end of the $$ ($11-30 per person), and you can easily get food for the $ (under $10) level.
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Karina L.

Ewwwww. If you want vegetarian/vegan food, please walk to Life Alive near Central Square. Our office decided to get Veggie Galaxy for takeout and I think we were all disappointed. I got the smoked reuben and I couldn't take anything except for the horseradish mayo. Every bite I took was like eating a spoonful of mustard. Same goes to my friend's grilled cheese sandwich. The onion rings were uncooked on the inside and covered with this gross, oily, soggy nastiness. In conclusion, come here if you like mustard. And grease.
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Dessa R.

This place is probably a godsend if you are a vegan. For me though, an ovo-lacto-fleshy-eating type, I'm not quite ready to bust out my pom-poms. On that cold night I went, I had a particularly strong craving for comfort food, so I ordered the mac & cheese. If there's one thing I learned, no one can make a meat-free pasta dish like you vegetarians. I was excited. The pasta was whole wheat, and brown, which I wasn't expecting. It came with a white cheese sauce and was heavily top-loaded with panko-like breadcrumbs. It was... good. Good in the way that all hot cheesy things are good, by their very nature. But not amazing. I also had a strawberry banana shake, which I would have preferred classic style, but instead was offered only made with coconut milk. It was also good, but not as good as a classic milkshake. :ducks: Sorry! Conclusions: If you are a vegan or strict vegetarian, this place is totally for you! Lots and lots of options. If you are a meat-eater who enjoys veganish food, you will also probably like it. If you are a carnivore who merely tolerates vegetarian options, don't waltz in here with unfair expectations, like I did. 2 stars for me personally, but I could see how this place would be a well-needed slam dunk for some of you.
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Lisa S.

I've been stalking this place for awhile, and then moved away right before it opened. Luckily, I was visiting Cambridge last weekend, and my friend suggested we head here for brunch. We got there around 10am on a Sunday and there was about a 10-minute wait for a table, or seats available at the bar. We decided to sit at the bar. The decor was really awesome, definitely like a "traditional" diner. I ordered iced tea and an omelet with portobello mushrooms and house-made vegan cheese ($8.50), and a side of tempeh bacon ($1.75). My friend ordered the eggs benedict breakfast sandwich ($8.25). The iced tea was tasty. When I asked them if they had any sweetener, they said they only had Pure Via, which is made from stevia. At first I was weirded out, but then I tried it and it was actually really tasty. (I even bought a box for myself at home after tasting it). The waitress was a bit slow on refilling my iced tea glass, but they did a decent job at keeping our water glasses full. We actually had a pretty long wait for our food, and I was starving. Eventually the food came, and honestly, it was worth the wait. My omelet was really light and thin, and wrapped whole portobello mushrooms. The house-made vegan cheese was so light and delicious, I really want to know how they made it. The combination made my omelet taste filling, but also clean and light and healthy. My friend and I didn't like the tempeh bacon- I think it was a bit too thick, which made the texture a bit weird. My friend was neutral on his eggs benedict breakfast sandwich, but I didn't taste it to see what I thought. Overall, a solid vegetarian/vegan establishment, which are always much needed. There are definitely great things on the menu for brunch, and a few things that were less tasty than I hoped for (for example, the bacon). But they had so much to choose from, including amazing vegan pastries and desserts that I was eyeing on my way out, that you're guaranteed to find something tasty and delicious. And I thought it was very moderately priced. I can't wait to come here for lunch or dinner!
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Andrew R.

It's hard not to love the diner atmosphere, the semi-unique take on diner food, and the amazingly friendly waitstaff. To top it all off the uber diner-esque rotating column display of desserts just screams "EAT ME!" All of that being said, there are some issues. Veggie Galaxy, while it looks big, doesn't actually have that many tables that can hold more than two people. If you're in a party of 3 or more, expect to wait at least 30-45 minutes or more for a booth, at least on a Friday. They could've finagled a few tables in here that were more appropriate for larger parties but opted not to. The food, while being really quite good and fun and different from some of the typical vegetarian shtuff out there, has a couple issues too. For one, all dishes are around $10. The burgers are small little things, and typically when you order a burger for that price, you can generally expect to take half of it home. Not here. The sandwiches are bigger, and if you're not absolutely starving, you should be able to get some leftovers out of that. Possibly the same goes for the entrees, depending on your hungriness. For two, while again yummy and different, it's not terribly difficult to make these things at home, provided you bought some seitan or tofu or tempeh. It's mostly just stacked up with some ordinary veggies and a condiment. It really is delicious, but it's not worth the price, or perhaps something might have been off when I came. In any case, Veggie Planet does it far better. More food, more unique, more delicious, and more cheaper.
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Raffaella P.

If I could give -5 stars, I would definitely have done it. Definition: ridiculous. Long story short, we went for brunch on a Sunday morning. We have been told to wait in between from 20 to 30 minutes. After 90 minutes (=1.5 h) we were still waiting to be seated and in the meantime we saw a lot of parties (including parties of 3) going in before us. The girl in charge just skipped our name and she kept saying that we needed to wait for a table of EXACTLY 3 people (ignoring the fact that other parties of 3 people already entered before us, even though they arrived later than us). Even worse: I asked to talk to the manager. A rude and unpolite girl that even did not let me speak and explain my thoughts and concerns. After ONE HOUR AND HALF we left, without even being seated. Well, I can`t tell much about the food, but certainly I wouldn`t recommend this place. Respect of other people's time and presence comes definitely first.
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Greg L.

i know that people love Veggie Galaxy so i feel bad for giving a 3 but my particular experience was not good. Too expensive for a rather basic sandwich and im not thrilled to pay extra for gluten free bread in a place like this. im sure they make some good stuff here, but if its your first time i would ask the staff for suggestions and not try to go it alone. i am a health conscious eater though, so im glad that veggie galaxy exists and its heartening to see it so busy some nights that people are waiting for tables. nothing like the horrendous wait at Life Alive, im sure.
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Joel C.

Speaking from the perspective of someone who owns a vegan cafe that serves food very similar to Veggie Galaxy, I can say this place is really, really awesome. I recently went here for brunch with 6 other people and our experience was nothing short of incredible. I got the Western omelet and shared the stuffed French toast with a friend. Hot damn. DEE-LICIOUS. Everything tasted incredibly delicious. Everything everyone ordered looked super good and I didn't hear a single person I was with say that they didn't love what they ordered. Our server Natalie was super patient with us even though we were probably a nightmare table for her. She was patient, answered all of our questions and helpfully recommended things when necessary. The service was very, very good. If you own this place and are reading this review, give kudos to all of your staff who were working the morning of the 14th. The decor in the place is very 50's/60's dinnerish with a modern twist which is kinda weird but somehow it's not cheesy or overly kitchy at all. There is tons of room in the place and it would be great for a large group or a family to have a meal at. On the way out, a few of my friends and I ordered a ton of desserts for the road. Again, Natalie humored our silliness and exuberance of being in such an amazing place chock full of incredibly amazing looking vegan desserts. She was helpful and was a good sport about the whole thing which left a very good impression for me and my friends. Once I tried the desserts, I was as impressed with the flavor of everything as I was the presentation. If you are vegan and are scanning reviews of places to eat while in Boston, just save your time and incorporate this place in to your plans right now. You won't be disappointed.
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Nancy T.

Good place to try vegetarian or vegan food! Only been here for dinner, after 7pm, and both times did not have to wait too long for a table for 2. I have tried both the black bean burger and the chickpea burger. Prefer the chickpea because it taste more moist to me. Either burger was more than filling since you could add up to 3 toppings and the bun was good. The hot fudge brownie was amazing! If it's your first time here, definitely recommend saving room for dessert. For first timers, must try burgers and desserts!
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Lauren E.

Huge fan of this veggie place. The best part is that they have a full sized gluten free menu, so I don't just have to choose from a couple of hear-say choices. The veggie burgers are house-made and perfectly flavored/textured. Get the coleslaw, made with purple cabbage. The best lunch I've had in a while.
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Fuyu A.

Even if you're not veggie/vegan you need to come here - it's all the trappings and ambiance of a regular diner but no meat, a pretty rare mashup! I particularly like the tempeh "BLT" and it's very tasty, the fries are great too. The deserts are pretty awesome too (up front I'll say I think the muffins are a little sweet for my taste) - the carrot cake and chocolate cakes are outstanding, tastes as good if not better than the dairy versions. My only suggestion to VG is to consider accepting Bitcoins again!
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Jessica H.

I was hoping to be the first one to review this place but no Kristine just had to steal my thunder!! Well this is my 100th Yelp Review so I am glad to share this wonderful moment with a soon to be kick-butt new vegetarian restaurant in Cambridge! Ok first off - where has this place been. SERIOUSLY. All the hundreds of Middle East Club shows I've gone to in the past 7 years would have been so much better had they started off by a dinner at Veggie Galaxy. Though I cherish those late night moments at Falafel Palace, this new place is definitely going to win my heart fast. I got to go to the same sneak preview last night of this restaurant with the Boston Vegetarian Society. It was the best deal ever - $5 for anything you wanted! holla! + free cookies! Kristine and I split the vegan french toast stuffed with banana nut cream. It was delicious (make sure to see the pic I uploaded). It was a very generous portion too. Then I ordered the Reuben (pic uploaded) and she ordered the open fast seitan sandwich (pic uploaded). She liked my Reuben better and I liked her seitan sandwich better. We shared. I loved the seitan because the swiss chard in the sandwich was spicy with so much garlic. Delicious! Super garlic breath here I come! However I asked for wheat bread instead of rye bread because I hate rye and they served my Reuben with rye anyway. I sucked it up and ate it but STILL. Also even though it was apparent to the waiter that I was vegan since I had asked about the vegan options, he didn't tell me the Reuben comes with swiss cheese. On the menu it just says "swiss" and reading it fast, it didn't occur to me. So I took a big bite into the swiss cheese and was gross out. a) I have always hated swiss cheese and b) there is no such thing as vegan swiss so I knew it was real cheese! AHH Leave it up to a vegetarian restaurant to serve me real cheese! I ate around the cheese as much as possible but I couldn't finish my sandwich. Bummer. The owner came up to us and I told him to make it more clear on the menu so hopefully it won't happen to anyone else. The side potato salad was sooo good!! And the side of kidney beans were also amazing. For dessert (mostly small portions) we shared the strawberry cheesecake (so much like real cheesecake), blueberry pie (yum, diner style), and the Taza chocolate butterscotch pudding (yum though I would have liked the butterscotch flavor to be a little stronger. Taza is amazing but it dominates). (see picture uploaded!) We didn't get drinks but next time I will come for a vegan milkshake when they have them! This place also have beer and wine. Kristine did order a root beer but the waiter forgot it. Oops. All the desserts are vegan and the dessert area serves as almost a separate vegan cafe. So glad they carry Equal Exchange coffee and other local Boston companies. So in all for a soft opening they did very well. I can't wait to go there again (just without the cheese!)
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L H.

I really like the food at veggie galaxy. I've been there too many times to count and I usually get some kind of egg breakfast dish or sandwich. I havent really tried the deserts so I'm not sure what to say about those. When it's busy it's a bit of a wait but that's pretty much the same anywhere you go. I've had mostly friendly encounters with waitstaff and they always been accommodating to any changes I want to make to the order.
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White Devil C.

Veggie Galaxy needs to work out a few kinks, and we will revisit and revise the review in a few weeks after checking back in. Went on a holiday weekend about 12:30. Quoted wait time was 40 minutes, actual wait time was 25 to be seated. We placed our order when water was brought to the table. Server was friendly but did not know soup of the day or what brand of soda was used (Boylan's). Drinks took 20 minutes to arrive and our starting uninspired greek salad 25 minutes. Drinks were not refilled or offered throughout the meal. The food came out 5 minutes after the salad. A reuben was a piece of pressed baked tofu on rye bread with a red cabbage slaw and a piece of swiss cheese. Dry, bland (see photos). The mustard we asked for was lively and sweet, which helped. The side of rosemary fries could have used a warm plate to sit on, and were marginal on temperature when eaten. A chickpea burger came with some sort of mayonnaise sauce despite a specific order without that. It was better than the reuben, with a decent texture as veggie burgers go. The "tempeh bacon" was centimeter thick slabs of tempeh, a bit unexpected and not especially bacon-like. So-so on both mains. We sat near the open kitchen and the plates coming out all have an overgenerous portion of arugula salad, if you like that. Overall the layout was clever. We loved the raised middle booths for two, and there are two sections to the counter area. All seating was subject to the wait when we arrived, although many did expect to be able to use the open counter seats. Some of the rear seats near the bathrooms are probably undesirable with no natural light and noise and a view into the mens room just a few feet away. Newly opened the restaurant only used about 60% of its seating while we were there, likely because the kitchen was simply too slow. In general for an opening week there should have been more staff on, and the kitchen definitely needs more help or faster, more practiced staff. We ran out of time to try desserts, with just under 2 hours used for lunch. Veggie Galaxy will struggle with students or area workers on a limited lunch hour with such extended times. The concept holds substantial promise and is a natural fit in the area. Here's hoping these shortcomings can be worked out and the menu and execution improved with customer feedback.
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Susan K.

Wow. This place surprised me. At first I was hesitant because I love meat and I asked myself how is this burger joint all vegetarian. I decided to try one day and I was surprised. I got a Kendall Square and it was delicious. I especially loved the beer battered onion ring inside the burger. It was also HUGE and quickly filled me up. Granted, it didn't taste like an actual burger but it was still delicious with its own taste. Great place for vegetarian and those on gluten-free diets. But I have to be honest and say I still love my meats. Not sure if this is the place I'd go often but definitely will go back if I'm in the mood for vegetarian.
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Nina U.

I literally stopped in for an early breakfast as I was passing by on Friday morning, on my way to a meeting. I was a little nervous that the booths and counter was empty! No worries, the service and the food were both good, even the coffee was hot and tasty! I ordered off the menu which didn't phase them at all and apart from my tomatoes being doused with balsamic vinegar, which was a surprise, I was really happy with my meal. The egg was perfectly cooked to my liking. 1st time here, it won't be my last.
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Matt L.

I've been back four times since my original 1-star review. **tl;dr Great food, spotty service but if you get a good server, it'll be great** The first time I went back was with a free gift card from the management as a result of my bad experience. It was a weekday dinner time, and the service was pretty good this time. We also got a better table, and the food was good. Second time: weekend, early-evening -- seated almost immediately, very prompt service, food was good, but getting the check took an awkwardly long time and I had a friend trying to catch a train back to NYC. Third time: big group, booked a table in advance, nothing bad to say -- mostly non-Vegetarians in the group and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. Three desserts were all good too. Fourth time: sat at the counter, waited well over 10 minutes to get water, but things were pretty smooth after that. When my dining partner showed up we had tough time getting seated as we really don't want to sit right next to the kitchen, and eventually got a slightly better seat with a very attentive server named Matt, and the food was great. I'm sure weekend brunch here is a nightmare, but other than that its a decent place.
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M. S.

If you're a vegan or trying to loose weight this is a great option. They have a wide selection of vegan dishes prepared in interesting manners. However, if you're a vegetarian or an omnivore I do not recommend it. My husband and I ordered the burgers. They same with a pile of greens instead of fries. The greens were good, but I would have liked the option for more traditional fare. The burgers were decent (I had the chickpea and mushroom, he the black bean), but the consistency was squishy and could have benefited from having the outside lightly fried. Our friend had the veggie entrÃ©e of the week, which was Brussels sprouts and cauliflower with a tiny portion of jasmine rice. It was delicious, but totally lacking in protein or even filling carbs. The desserts are the real problem. Cakes need eggs. These were flavorless sweet dense sponges with dairy-less frosting on top. My coconut-lemon-passionfruit cake had good zip, despite the bad texture, but the malted chocolate cake just tasted wrong and if you're going to call a dessert Boston Cream Pie, it should have actual cream in it.
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Nirmal K.

Ordinary food. Dr. Pregars frozen burger from Trader Joe is better
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jun k.

Pretty great! Okay, so this place is obviously not Vegan since they have a bunch of cheese and egg offerings, BUT I see that they do offer plenty of vegan alternatives. I was sort of skeptical being here because the prices were pretty hefty, I felt. I guess it looked like a fast-food/diner joint, but it charged a little more. Anyway, their homemade hot sauce is AMAZING. I got the eggs benedict for dinner and J got an omelet. Both were really good. I do love their homefries.. but the next time I come here, I want onion rings or fries. Those onion rings looked amazing. Lastly, the food came relatively quickly. Not a fan of the service. They tried to seat us at this edge facing the stoves, without asking, so I asked for a booth. Then at the booth, the server didn't refill waters very well but didn't feel bad emphasizing over and over whether or not we wanted their $5-7 desserts. Honestly, a slice of pie for $6.50? Veggie Galaxy, you are t r i p p i n ! But great food! (especially breaky!)
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Dev B.

Well, we just returned from our third meal at Veggie Galaxy. The first thing I said out loud after leaving: "I think I need a long break from that place." My boyfriend and I are vegetarian and we also try to limit eggs, cheese, and butter, so I was so excited to try Veggie Galaxy out last month. Really. I'm glad someone saw the need and opened this place. However: -hostess asks if we need gluten free menu; I say yes please. We get to the table and I realize she gave me the wrong one. Got the right one, and I spent ten minutes looking over the gluten free menu and choosing something. Our server came to take our order and informed me that they had no gluten free bread, nor buns. This eliminated ALOT of things. So I ordered pancakes. BF ordered entree, and we ordered fries to split. -our food took forever. I don't know what happened, but we kept seeing plates and plates of food from people seated after us. Our sort of spaced-out waiter stopped by to bring us Sprites before unspacing and remembering they were for other people. I guess without expeditors you are at the mercy of your server; this fellow was pretty good about filling water glasses, but didn't seem to hustle or check the order up area very often. Our food came in about 25-30 minutes. Sunday night. Not that busy. Mysterious. -pancakes had decent texture. I was pleasantly surprised. The apple purÃ©e and coconut cream on top were visually pretty unappetizing, and didn't harmonize well. -about half way through eating, we asked the server about the fries. Assured they would be out. -finished our meal. Sat there for a little while. Saw three plates of fries walk-on by. -got the attention of our server who took our plates. I said I wanted to cancel the fries at this point. He said he was sorry and could give them to us gratis and that "they're good cold." The other meals we've had here were just okay. The BLT last time was decent but dry. The Reuben the time before had way too much smoke flavor in the tofu -- but it was still filling the craving. I'm pretty much this diner's target customer since I live less than a mile away and would eat there every week if I wanted to. Sadly, the food has been just "meh" for us so we're giving it a long hiatus.
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Melody N.

I was excited to try this place after reading the yelp reviews but I was sorely dissatisfied after eating lunch here. I am not a vegetarian, but I do enjoy eating vegan/vegetarian food. I tried the club sandwich where I liked the tofu in it but wasn't a fan of the tempeh bacon. My sister had a veggie burger which tasted a lot better than the sandwich to me. I am unsure if I would try this place again but I overall thought this place was so-so.
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Lindsay D.

This is my personal heaven. I had the Mac n cheez vegan with strawberry cheesecake for dessert and the root beer with my meal. My non vegan friend came with and devoured her grilled cheese and banana cream pie. I will be coming back regularly as there are multiple menu items I need to try. So excited about this place! Just walk in and look at someones meal and you will sit down. Or just look at the rotating dessert display and you will probably never leave.
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Trevor B.

I love diners, but as a vegetarian, my menu choices are usually limited. So for me, Veggie Galaxy is a dream come true. Not only is everything meatless, but the menu offers tons of options that are both tasty and interesting. I'm especially fond of the omelettes. There are five off-the-rack models (you can, of course, build a custom omelette to your specifications), incorporating unusual ingredients like apple salsa, tempeh chorizo, and brussels sprouts. And somehow, those exotic choices actually work! Plus, it's a super-friendly place, and the waits for weekend brunch are much shorter than they are down the street at Zoe's. Even if you aren't vegetarian, give Veggie Galaxy a try. It really is something else.
(5)
Elizabeth G.

I have observed that whenever a new vegetarian restaurant opens, vegetarians in the area get all hot and bothered just because they have a new option; oftentimes it isn't that good. Let's face it, it can be hard to make veggie dishes that actually taste good. First of all, have you tried making tofu at home that a) doesn't have the texture of a pencil eraser, and b) has actual flavor? Not to mention, many veggie restaurants cut down the quality or quantity of their ingredients to keep the prices reasonable. When Veggie Galaxy opened, I checked out the menu but wasn't in a rush to go. They had a number of dishes that could go either way. Pancakes or French toast can be dry; the portions of delicious-sounding toppings can be meager (see my review for Renee's Cafe, where when your French toast comes with cranberries you might get 3 dried cranberries lovingly placed atop your toast). Sandwiches can be too dry or too greasy, but it's so hard to hit that "juuuuust right" note in true Goldilocks style. Well, Veggie Galaxy was spot on. I had French toast stuffed with vanilla nut vegan "cream cheese," topped with caramelized banana butter, strawberry basil sauce, and maple syrup ($7.75). So good, and such a generous portion! My friend had the "Cambridge Street" omelette (with chipotle black beans, roasted red pepper puree, Vermont jack cheese, sweet corn, shallot, and and apple salsa); the ratio of all those ingredients to the eggs was great, and they didn't jack up the omelette price ($8.95) because of it. Cute interior in the style of a 1950s diner. A center aisle of back-to-back booths; we enjoyed the counter seating. Delicious coffee. My only regret is that I waited so long to go!
(4)
Lauren C.

Eeeee!!! This was fabulous! It's (healthy) greasy spoon brunch for vegetarians! We love the host, waiter, waiter's friends, watching the cooks and everything else in sight! Eeeee!!
(5)
John T.

This place is off the hook. Great food. Great staff. Had the mushroom chickpea burger with roasted eggplant roasted tomato and caramelized onions and a chocolate coconut based shake that was incredible. Wow. I want one of these in San Francisco!
(5)
Jessica N.

As the parent of an allergic vegan, it is often very hard to find breakfast options that aren't hash browns. Veggie Galaxy truly fixed this on our trip to Boston. My son had an omelette for the first time in his entire life and it was super yummy. I ate the stuffed french toast and it was sublime. The servers were sensitive to our food needs and had suggestions that were right on the money! Truly worth any travel and wait it takes to consume the food here.
(4)
Melissa F.

The hardest part about a vegan diet for me is going out to breakfast but at Veggie Galaxy I can eat anything I want. The food is great and I am not local to Central Square and I still make the trip. I love the Memorial Drive Omelet veganized with house made vegan cheese. Yummy! Oh and the sweet potato carrot cake so good
(5)
Julia N.

Their chickpea burgers are mouthgasms in every bite. Their coconut-based milkshakes brings not only lactose-intolerant boys, but also girls, to the yard. 'Effin' awesome inside decor; a bit slow on service during high times, but certainly worth the wait. They are absolutely delicious. So much so that writing this makes me want to go nom some; shaking from withdrawals. Best thing that the Cambridge area has offered a JPer such as myself, mmyes.
(5)
Becky C.

My favorite restaurant in the Boston area! I am so glad I discovered this place! Boston is not the most veg-friendly city in the world, so finding a vegan gem made me really happy! The vegan reuben (with the house-made cheese) is delicious...and the potato salad & arugula salad that comes on the site are fantastic! I'm also a huge fan of the milkshakes. I ordered a vegan Boston Cream Pie from Veggie Galaxy as a "birthday cake" for my dad when he was in town - the staff was delightful to work with while placing my order and deciding exactly what I wanted, and I couldn't have been happier with the pie - super decadent. Too sum it up in one word: AWESOME.
(5)
Mary G.

Veggie Galaxy is a welcome addition to the growing Veg friendly scene in Central Square. Their malted chocolate peanut butter milkshake is abs. to die for, thick and unbelievably creamy, vegan or not hands down one of the best shakes I've had! The other entrees can be a little hit or miss, the Club sandwich is a fantastic deal, you'll easily have enough to get half of it to go and help your self to another meal later, whereas the Ruben could have a bit more kick to it with a more strongly marinaded protein. It seems like a lot of people have pretty different opinions on similar items, so really you just need to explore what works for you. I know I stick to my club sandwiches and milkshakes. Solid dessert selection, and all that I've had is pretty great, some are "pretty great for Vegan," others are just "pretty great" period. I was a fan of the Boston Cream Pie and the Peanut Butter chocolate cake, both had extremely tender crumb and strong flavors, though the PBChoco Cake was a bit on the dry side. I am def't a little more generous to this place due to the scarcity of Veg friendly restaurants in the city, but itis def't worth trying a least a couple of times and I have my share of non-veg friends who have been consistently pleased with this place.
(4)
E P.

Some of the best vegan brunch foods I've ever had! I loved it all: the yeasty cinnamon buns, the tofu "egg" sandwich, the chickpea sandwich and the chocolate brownie cookie. Oh, and the vegan lemon meringue pie? Totally incredible. I have no idea how they did it. The space is so fun and comfortable, and the staff was incredibly friendly. I can't recommend this place enough. New York needs one!
(5)
Clayton H.

I had a BLT from this place and it was incredible! Tempe, sautÃ©ed Tofu, Arugula, roasted red peppers, pesto, and three slices of bread! Amazing and close to TT the bear, a rad venue!
(5)
Amy M.

delicious. and always great service. my favorite brunch place in the greater boston area.
(5)
T. B.

Being a passionate vegetarian, I want to love this place. But, while the sweets are excellent, I just can't get into the savory food. I've been many times and have widely sampled the menu - including multiple sandwiches, omelettes and other breakfast items, dinner entrees, veggie burgers, and side orders. The good: - Vegan cakes/pies are fantastic - definitely one of the few best selections of vegan desserts in the area. - Vegan frappes can be very good but are uneven - sometimes they're great, sometimes they taste funny or have a watery texture. Peanut butter chocolate is the most reliably good but still fails half of the time. The bad: - Many dishes are over-seasoned and too salty (others are bland) - Too much oil and grease in general. - The balance is off in many dishes. Sister restaurant Veggie Planet does an excellent job with the food, so I'm sure that Veggie Galaxy could do the same with some tweaking, but it's not there yet. In the meantime, the best way in my opinion to experience Veggie Galaxy is to go for dessert. I do highly recommend it for this purpose. UPDATE (July 27, 2015): Since I wrote this review the sister restaurant Veggie Planet has sadly closed. I was excited to see that Veggie Galaxy had added a "Homage (Veggie Planet Caesar)" salad to the menu, as this was one of my favorite items at Veggie Planet. However, this is *not* the Veggie Planet Caesar salad I used to love. Sorry to disappoint!
(2)
lizzie b.

I love the atmosphere! LOVE the new trend of different kinds of veggie burgers. I think that the food marketplace needs to sort that stuff out. Lots of veggie options and sides, suitable for your pallette from fewer to more carbs -- maybe I should have gotten a bunless burger? They should add a burger bowl to the menu! Anyways - I got a delicious salad here with pickled carrots - simple and fresh and good. I ate every bit! I also had a Boylan soda which was just okay -- why aren't any of the diet or light sodas good anymore? Next time I go, I want to try something more indulgent or a burger - I was eyeing my neighbor's frappe and also that mac and cheese with eggplant. Just excited that there's more options in the neighborhood!
(4)
Lincoln P.

It's great. I'm an omnivore, but everything we had was quite tasty, so I did not miss my meat. Also, our server was excellent. It's quite inexpensive, so go ahead and try it. If nothing else, go for the all-day breakfast (with real eggs or vegan equivalents). And it's gluten-friendly.
(4)
Jennifer D.

I'm a meat eater. My boyfriend is not. But we both love this place. I had my doubts at first, but I am now a fan. And others definitely agree because the place is always packed. As a meat eater, I am impressed with just how good the food is - I forget that what I'm putting into my mouth is tofu or seitan. The seitan loaf and the club sandwich are must haves. Deeeelish. The breakfast was just meh, but I do want to come back and give it another shot. Mainly b/c I am huge on the eggs benny and the one on the menu sounds amazing.
(4)
Abbath D.

Hail seitan loaf! Great vegan/vegetarian restaurant (everything on the menu is veg. friendly!). I don't think they take reservations so coming with a large group might be tough.
(5)
Jennifer N.

I'm a vegan....but I really dislike feeling that I have to like a place because they are rated so well. Veggie Galaxy was one of those places for me. First, everybody who is giving this place a five star rating is doing a disservice to people who will travel to the restaurant to try it thinking that it is going to be amazing. A five star rating should be reserved for restaurants who have cutting-edge cuisine that tastes good. What we have a veggie galaxy is cutting-edge cuisine that doesn't taste like much. Let me start by saying that the peanut butter chocolate coconut milk shake I got was pretty good. Now I should've known, when I ordered onion rings and they didn't taste very good that it was a sign of bad things to come. Onion rings are one of them food items that a restaurant can offer to showcase the fact that they can make simple food well. These onion rings although they contained onion and were deep-fried did not taste like much. Like they really didn't have any flavor to them. There were three of us there, one person ordered the openface Seitan sandwich... He is not picky eater, but he said that the sandwich was bland and ended up taking two thirds of it home where it sat in the fridge. The second person ordered an omelette, which looked like the standard omelette that you would get any diner. It was not very big, just average. I ordered the club sandwich. While it was mildly good tasting at first the many strong flavors started to override the rest of the sandwich. I was about 2 to 3 bites into the sandwich when I was already changing my mind about whether or not it tasted good. The sandwich also came home and sat in my fridge. The potato salad side was pretty good. The mustard baked beans, we're not. They were more like an Indian chili than baked beans. Rajma would be a better description. Anyway, this place is overrated, and even vegans want food that tastes good. From my experience there, it was a place full of hipsters that probably give five star ratings just because of the hipster factor. Yeah, it's a great place to go hang out and listen to music... But the food is pretty bad for normal folks.
(2)
Dor Z.

First off - I am a CARNE kinda gal. I salivate profusely in the meat section at the supermarket. I idolize Ron Swanson and his bacon-wrapped turkey legs. I root for the tiger/bear/leopard on Planet Earth and cheer it on as it hunts its prey down and clamps its jaws around the throat before ripping out chunks of flesh from said rabbit/salmon/antelope in slow-mo. Veggie Galaxy, however, made me go "om nom nom" in a way that I had not previously thought possible. It is an awesome place to go for a filling Sunday brunch. I got two eggs over an imitation chorizo/imitation bacon/veggie hash, which blew my mind. Partner got eggs benedict as an open-faced sandwich with pickled tomatoes and onions (deeelicious!!) Service was decent for peak hours and our waitress was super cool and nice. All six of us in the party thoroughly enjoyed the experience and bill ended up being about $15 a head. PS. If you like milkshakes, definitely try the chocolate and banana frappe. HOLY MOLY what a beautiful way to start your Sunday morning.
(4)
Susan W.

This place is absolutely awesome! Ive been coming here ever since they opened and have never been disappointed. The sandwiches (blt and the reuben are my faves) and veggie burgers are delicious and interesting. The breakfast items (served all day) have all been very good too. I've had the vegan stuffed French toast ,mmmmmmmmmmmm and my son likes the omelets. We had dinner there for the first time recently and it was very good. I had the veggie pot pie which was hearty and delicious. I took 1/2 of it home. My husband had the special which was the French dip sandwich and he loved it. The servers are all really nice and I've always gotten great service from the wait staff and the counter people. I'm so glad they've added a changing table in the bathroom. That was the one thing I didn't like. The coffee here is SO GOOD and make sure you leave room for desert! Watch the hours though breakfast/lunch is until 3 then they reopen for dinner at 5. The cafe/bakery counter is open in between still and breakfast and lunch items can still be ordered at dinner time.
(5)
Sarah J.

This review is written by a girl with Midwestern blood - I relate most with comforting portions of meat and potatoes. I don't mind going to a vegetarian spot when others request it. The place actually looks cool; I like the diner appearance. However, I wasn't floored by the coffee, and I can't say that I would order the french toast again (I prefer real whip cream over something made from applesauce). Someone else ordered their omelette, and that was very tasty. I would come here again if someone else suggested it. It is a fun distance to run to. However, I don't think I would come here again on my own.
(2)
Steve S.

Very reasonably priced and the food is out of this world. Only tried the omelette with homefries and toast but it was tasty and original. Cooks were real friendly, will be back for sure.
(5)
Goretti C.

Awesome place! When you walk in, it almost looks more like they cast their customers, instead of people walking in randomly. Very cool crowd, the prices are dirt cheap, 8-9 a plate. The food was very good and the staff is super friendly. Only down side, the bacon tasted like a mixture of throw up and dirt. No lo recomiendo. I got eggs Benedict, one of the things I miss the most since being a vegetarian, wanna be vegan. It was very satisfying, I don't know if meat eaters would be able to compare it to real eggs, but if you have an open mind, this thing tasted pretty good. Somebody I was with had a really long hair in their food and the employee immediately took it away and offered a new one. Without having even asked, when she brought the check, it was removed from our bill. She was very nice the entire time and the service was pretty fast for it being super packed in there. We probably waiter about 20 minutes. This place was awesome is all I can say, maybe its called veggie galaxy because they really are aliens..................conspiracy theory? maybe, but really, I didn't think humans could still be so competent and friendly at the same time!!!!
(5)
Babak M.

Everything was fine. If you are picky, go for Cambridge, if not Rivdrside is awesome. You should also test the stuffed French toast here. Shannon, the waitress, is cool, helpful, and kind. You should see her too.
(4)
Kimberly H.

Prepare for a soy-fest. I have visited probably half a dozen times the past year, and this place has deteriorated. They have a new chef. They have always relied on soy everything (soy milk, tofutti, soysage) for vegetarian dishes, but a special event I recently attended was the worst visit. In my view, vegetarian cooking has evolved beyond such reliance on soy and their main audience seeks healthy alternatives. It is frustrating being faced with a gorgeous dessert display and being able to eat nothing. (I am off soy per my doctor.) There are lots of great vegan soy-free "comfort foods" that would be suitable for a diner setting. My last visit was a 5 course special event with a fixed menu, with two choices for 3 of the courses. Even the salad had soy dressing. Soy stuffed in the beets, sauces, and desserts. First, I was told the soup had soy in it (I passed); later I was told it did not, but they were out of it anyway. I sat in front of an empty place setting while my date ate and my server apologized. Partway through *his* 4th course, the server offered me a grilled cheese sandwich, but I was already mentally checked out. The chef came out and apologized, but did not offer to make me anything. For dessert, they kindly offered me FoMu coconut-based ice cream. If you have never been to the FoMu shop, go there fast! Dessert for dinner, hey, but I was hungry. The ice cream tasted like it had been thawed and refrozen, with the texture of frozen ice chips. If you care about your food, do yourself a favor and go down the street to Life Alive. Two stars instead of one, due to good ambience and availability of alcohol.
(2)
Melody W.

I went here with a friend back in February. We wanted to try another vegetarian restaurant, so we came here for dinner. The server is friendly, and the atmosphere is laid back (i like the decor as well). In my opinion, the food was okay. My friend got the Smoked Reuben (she was not too pleased with it, it came out cold for her) and I got the Kendall Square burger (with the black bean patty). The burger was not a mind-blowing type of tasty, but it is decent. I feel like there was something missing in the flavor, and it was kind of a blah towards the end. I do appreciate the efforts in fusing classic diner foods into vegetarianism (it's not easy to make that kind of cuisine flavorful). Don't get me wrong, it's a great idea! I just wish there was some more oompth to make my taste buds go WHOAAA (personal opinion). I think I'll stop by again next time to try other dishes. Hopefully my ratings will change by then!
(3)
Raymond W.

Ok, I like the energy inside, I liked my server, I liked the effort in trying to make something out of the lost causes of vegan and vegetarian cuisine, but let's face it, It's vegan and vegetarian food at a price premium. I ordered a Kendall Square Chipotle Black Bean Burger with a side salad. At roughly $10 I could get a burger with tax and tip at a lot of diners, bar, or burger spot. WITH MEAT. The burger was overwhelmed by the chipotle so the black bean patty mostly just served as a dark round disc stand in. The onion ring and chipotle were pretty good though, just needed to let the actual patty shine more. If a vegetarian friend dragged me here, I think I could live with it, but I'll still be thinking about the alternatives.
(3)
Nhi N.

Love the layout! Classic diner look. Food was ok, but we only had brunch here (my friend ordered a tofu omelet (tofu instead of eggs) and I eggs benedict, neither was particularly memorable, the hollandaise sauce on my dish was a bit weird); maybe the main menu is better? The dessert is also kinda weird-tasting. I can't remember if it's vegan or vegetarian (the desserts); if it's vegan then I'll have to cut them some slack, but if it's just vegetarian then that's some weird tasting oreo cheesecake...
(3)
Anne W.

Came here for Sunday brunch and had a great time. The eggs benedict were great, although a little too much onion for my taste. But I enjoyed the balsamic tomatoes and the chipotle hollandaise sauce. The potatoes were crispy and good golly the bbq/ketchup with them was awesome. And unexpectedly the chocolate milkshake was out of this world! I had a craving for one and now I would go back just to get another milkshake (aka frappe)! Still wished I could have gotten a side of bacon, but I'll live. For a non-veggie, I definitely recommend this place!
(4)
Laura F.

Never had such horrible service - ever! Didn't even want it to give it one star, but that's the lowest option. My review is long overdue - we actually ate there in March, but I didn't have the time then. From what I heard the food was OK; but everyone else at the table got theirs and I sat waiting. Had to call over a waiter from another table to ask where my food was - our waiter finally came over and said "it'll be right out" - no apology, nothing ... and still I waited. Everyone else had finished their food, so I flagged down yet another server and told them to forget it - she said "oh it's ready now" so I asked for a to go box, since I wasn't about to make the other 4 people at my table wait. Then we got the bill - no discounts, never got an apology - our waiter completely ignored the whole situation. The others at my table seemed ok with their food - though one found a giant hunk of plastic in the coleslaw - it looked like a spoon or spatula had fallen into a spreader with the cabbage - she went to tell the cooks directly since we had no server. I will NEVER return, plenty of other good restaurants in the area.
(1)
Anne F.

I'm vegetarian, and my boyfriend is gluten free. Because this restaurant caters to couples like us, we'd probably eat here even if it was below average. Lucky for us, the quality and creativity of the food is absolutely outstanding. I had a reuben sandwich, and it was delicious. At typical restaurants, I'm used to frozen and reheated veggie burgers. Not here. Everything was fresh, beautifully seasoned, and delicious. The server recommended we try the gluten free sweet potato and carrot cake for dessert. It was incredible -- obviously scratch-made with love. The "cream cheese" frosting tasted like pure vegan witchcraft, it was that good.
(5)
Emily T.

As a vegan who is sick of eating ice burg lettuce salads and the same crap veggie burgers every time i want to go out to a restaurant, Veggie Galaxy was like a gift from heaven. I would eat here everyday if I could afford to go out that much. At this point I've tried almost everything on the menu and it has all been yummy. The only reason I have not given in 5 stars is because once there was a very long hair in the middle of my sandwich. The server was very apologetic and gave me a free piece of carrot cake, but it still keeps me from being wiling to give it a full 5 stars.
(4)
Gina B.

Brunch may be one of those American institutions that seems like it shouldn't be messed with, especially with staples like bacon and sausage. Forget the meat. Really. Veggie Galaxy proves you don't need it to get the best brunch in the Boston area. I had the Eggs Benedict, my stand-by when trying a new breakfast place. Veggie Galaxy takes a unique approach, with herbed tomatoes, pickled onions, and chipotle hollandaise, with a large helping of out-of-this-world homefries (pun intended). My boyfriend had the Memorial Drive omelet, which includes veggie chorizo so flavorful, you don't notice its made of soy. We ended the meal with an amazing slice of vegan sweet potato carrot cake. I will come back here my next time in Boston!
(5)
Mike R.

3+ stars; having been once I'd be willing to go again. My girlfriend and I ate a black bean and a mushroom chickpea burger, plus some onion rings. The black bean burger was really good, and the mushroom chickpea burger was too dry. The onion rings were only OK since they were tasty and greasy. I think that if you order the right things this place can be pretty good.
(3)
Robyn G.

I cannot say I've had one bad meal here. Ever. And I go ther alot. I love their roatating dessert cart (vegan dessert heaven), and every plate I've ordered, while isn't exactly healthy, is delicious (hey it's diner food, what do you want?) The servers are all excellent. My only peeve about it, is how long it takes to get seated sometimes. It's super popular, so before summer came, and they opened their summer patio seating, weekend waits could be long. It's worth it though. Love them.
(5)
Stacey H.

I could easily eat here twice a week. In fact, I went for the first time last night and I'm already thinking I need to go back within the next few days. Not only is the food great, but it gives us Veg/vegan people so many options! Cheese in your omelet? Sure! Why not, it's vegan! Pie? Cake? Frappes? Holy crap yes, all vegan too. Plus the waitstaff are really friendly and quick, so its kind of a win-win all the way around. With the large booths and casual vibe it's easily a place to grab breakfast at or dinner and bring a big group. Plus, I mean, what a concept - vegetarian diner?! Um, yes please.
(5)
Mindy P.

I wasn't impressed by Veggie Galaxy. I wouldn't say that it was bad, mostly unimpressive. They use seemingly interesting ingredients but it's not executed well enough to make interesting tasting food. It wasn't bad but it wasn't good. I could see my order of food on the bar siting and siting and siting before someone ever served it to me. There were maybe two other tables and it took about 10 minutes to get my food out to me while it sat at the bar almost in arms reach. I did however enjoy the ambiance of the location. It was an interesting, hip, laid back diner setting.
(3)
Emily L.

this place is amazing! vegan and veggie options - multiple kinds of veggie burgers - perfectly cooked food and vegan desserts!!!
(5)
Sofia C.

Love the burgers, and the vegan milkshakes (I went with banana chocolate) are excellent!
(5)
Hools F.

While it's a bit on the pricey side, every wannabe-vegan dessert fan on this side of the Charles needs to go there for: Carrot-Sweet Potato Cake Peanutbutter Chocolate Cake YUM (I will -of course- come back to sample even more delights)
(4)
Jay A.

My first time at the Galaxy, I was impressed with the great diner vibe as well as the options for healthy food. It was a brunch-like morning so we did not even look at the other menu options. Breakfast it was. Each omelet was unique and seemed flavorful. Everyone at the table tried a different one, and we were all beyond satisfied. The Western Ave omelet is tasty. Note that the sun dried tomato pesto is very strong, so make sure that it is a flavor that you appreciate. The omelets also come with toast and home fries. What more can someone want! After that visit, I would have easily given it 5 stars. However, I recently went again to try the lunch menu. The chipotle black bean burger was good. The red cabbage slaw was incredible. However, there is no option to substitute the slaw with fries. Sometimes, you really just crave the burgers and fries combo. With the substitution not available, my friend and I just ordered a side of fries. Again, they were good, but nothing out of this world. It was much too overpriced for the taste and quality of the burger. I'd recommend sticking with breakfast. The stuffed french toast looks amazing and I'll probably come back to more of the all-day breakfast options.
(4)
Liz B.

Certainly the superior of the two galactic vegetarian/vegan food joints in Cambridge. Not a paltry planet, but a whole galaxy of treats to tantalize the tastebuds of self-imposed restrictive dieteers (myself included). A real boon for the poor saps out there who eat neither beast nor wheat. I routinely get the tofu River Street omelette, and have not been disappointed yet.
(4)
Mack B.

I love the food at Veggie Galaxy. I crave the food at Veggie Galaxy. In fact, I would love to be there right now. I have had the Reuben, the Club Sandwich, and the Open-Faced Seitan sandwich, and they were all amazing. One thing that continually surprises me at Veggie Galaxy is the attention to detail. When you receive your meal you can tell that care was put into every aspect...all the way down to the toppings on the sandwiches. When I first looked at the menu I assumed that quality would have to be sacrificed for the restaurant to offer such variety, but I was wrong. Nothing I have eaten at Veggie Galaxy has been a disappointment. One drawback for me, however, is the bizarre seating rituals. I usually come in for dinner and the hostess usually makes us wait around 5 minutes before we are seated...despite numerous empty tables, and often an empty bar. I have inquired about the wait in the past, and was told that the empty tables were not available. It is a little annoying and usually gets me a little saucy before my meal, but their delicious food makes it fairly forgiveable.
(4)
Joseph P.

I like this place. It had a great atmosphere, away from the hustle of central square. Didn't get to try the dessert, but I will. Long story short I ordered the Memorial drive omelette, it was vegan, how ever I wasn't to thrilled about the daiya, stylized of course. The omelette itself was very cool (tofu omelette) and the dish held up pretty strong. Home fries were delicious with their interesting homemade ketchup.
(3)
Kelsey T.

I vegan friend of mine took me and my lab here for dinner one night. I'm a meat eater myself, but I must say I find myself craving that black bean burger, delicious! A friend I was with got the french toast which also looked amazing. So, if you are hesitant like I was, go! It's worth it.
(4)
Lulu I.

Definitely a comfortable diner atmosphere, with booth seating and breakfast served all day, including stuffed french toast, eggs benedict, omelets or pancakes for the kids. It is usually pretty busy due to its popularity; unlike a traditional diner you may have to wait for a seat (which is conveniently located next to the bakery).The food is all vegetarian but mostly anything can be made vegan. Most seitan dishes are excellent, and the sides like sweet potato mash, roasted brussels or bbq baked beans are healthy and delicious. Care is taken to creating their various vegan versions of BLTs and club sandwiches which are generous in portion size. Their shakes made with coconut ice cream (which would basically make it a frappe, just saying) are awesome - try Dad's chocolate shake. The bakery makes delicious lattes, all vegan pies, cookies, cheesecakes, and the best cinnamon roll I've ever tasted, vegan or otherwise. Bakery items can be to go or ordered off the menu. To top it off, they have coconut-based ice cream in three flavors with vegan hot fudge or caramel sauce - really the more I type the more I realize it's like the vegetarian Friendly's.
(5)
Hannah D.

Veggie Galaxy has the opposite problem of Veggie Planet. The ambiance is fun and cute, the servers are all very nice( and had no problem bringing a table of adults crayons and coloring placemats) but the food left a lot to be desired. Three of us went out to dinner and got a variety of things. Only one meal got eaten which was the tofu melt which was super yummy. I got tomato soup (which basically tasted like celery, with my eyes closed I wouldn't have picked out tomato) french fries which had good rosemary on them but were so drenched in oil that I had to squeeze them through a napkin a few times before they were even edible and cole slaw which had capers in it, which is fine but if you are going to deviate that much from a standard menu item you should say it on your menu. Also the cole slaw was too mayonaisey to even eat. My other friend got a dish that was supposed to be fish and chips but with tofu instead of fish. It was just a huge chunk of tofu deep fried. So once the fried bit came off it was basically hot plain tofu, not in anyway seasoned or cooked or done anything too, it was like they had taken it out of the package wrapped it in something and given it to her. The waitress was nice, and asked us why we didn't eat anything, and gave me a free refill on my drink b/c she felt bad. I've heard the breakfast is pretty good, so I might try that, but never again for lunch or dinner.
(2)
Vanessa L.

Funky place. Some outdoor seating. Inside resembles a diner. Hipster vibe. Large amount of vegetarian and gluten free selections. Vegan bakery. Gluten free (GF) pancakes were good. Scrambled eggs didn't have much to them...? I wasn't sure what happened; I'm sure they used 2 eggs, but they disappeared. Maybe they made them on the griddle and they just spread out so thin... I don't know. Anyway, it was pretty good. Service was great - friendly, accommodating, quick to assess needs, etc
(4)
Joe R.

Very excited to try this place, been watching the "opening soon" sign for a while. Unfortunately started with some problems, sticky seats at the counter and dirty napkins set up with the silverware, not a little dirty, but downright used looking. Ok, we moved to a couple cleaner seats and moved over some clean looking napkins. Sever was great, knowledgable and quick. Unfortunately the food was really not good, chickpea burger was just mushy, soup was not really well seasoned, and something (the red pepper purÃ©e maybe, not quite sure) had the faint smell of the trash can when you have not taken it out for too long. Sorry VG, wanted to love the place, just not happening
(2)
Camille R.

An overpriced menu with food that can be made at home with even the most basic vegan pantry. I believe that a place like this can only survive in the most boring and uncreative city in the country. In addition to those elitist prices, the staff look and act like they know how cool it is to be there (so you should be grateful just to set foot in the place) and could care less about human interaction. The 3 onion rings appetizer was super oily, salty, and overbattered - so much so that after digging through to find it I was only left with an inedible singe of onion. The dessert was even worse. A brownie sundae with a cold and hard as a rock brownie, vanilla ice cream made with coconut milk... so yeah, coconut ice cream. Don't call it anything else. It comes from Soylicious, which is a good brand, but something that can be found at any supermaket. And the butterscotch topping had a really lemony taste. We had the taco salad special, which was bland and a hint of something foul coming from the chili. The french fries were overdone, nothing special or memorable - AND THEY COST $3 - not included with any dish. Club sandwich had lettuce, tomato and pesto on the first two slices, and seitan and tofu on the bottom half. it was dry and none of us could figure out why it was built that way. The mac n cheese was good. And if they cut their obnoxious prices and charge people what it's worth I might go back for it.
(1)
Connie C.

What's not to like about a friendly diner that puts out awesome comfort foods? Oh, plus it's vegan/vegetarian! My vegetarian-for-the-night eating companion had the Kendall mushroom chickpea burger, and it was stacked high with beer battered onion rings and a creamy garlicy aioli. It was moan worthy, and possibly one of the best veggie burgers I've ever eaten. On to my order: I had the "Melt" which was chopped up tofu (kinda reminiscent of an egg salad) with spicy pickled onions, shredded carrots and veggies on a buttery, toasty sourdough with melted cheddar. As if that wasn't delicious (and filling) enough, it came with a nice side of lightly dressed arugula and a decent potato salad. Unfortunately, we stuffed our faces so hard we didn't save room for any of the delicious looking pies happily displayed at the entrance... Next time we'll have to go just for the shakes & desserts!
(4)
Michael F.

Just had a blue plate special here. Actually the best Bon Me I've had! First time eating here but I'll surely be back.
(5)
Jon L.

There have been a lot of great eateries to open up along the Mass Ave strip from MIT to Central Square in recent years (Flour, Thelonius Monkfish, and most recently Beantown Tacqueria), but Veggie Galaxy is probably one of the best. It combines 50's style diner decor, a friendly hipster staff, and delicious vegetarian fare. But, try to avoid the weekend brunch rush. Why this place gets at least four stars: -Sweet potato carrot cake FTW! -Omelets and black bean burgers are pretty solid, though I'm not a big fan of the chickpea burger - too bland -I love their twists on even the little things, like their homemade ketchup and jam Why this place gets no more than four stars: -This place isn't super-pricey, but for the run-of-the-mill entrees and omelets, it's higher than expected. -While the service here is friendly, it's not always the most organized. My friends and I come here every week, and about once a month, they'll forget a dessert/drink order or mix up the breakfast sides. It's no big deal, and they're getting better at it - it's just what happens at a place that gets as much traffic as this place does on weekends.
(4)
Emma B.

Finally a Vegan diner. Who would ever think it could come true? As a vegan it is a breath of fresh air to look at a menu and have no restrictions. Their reuben is amazing, probably my favorite item so far on the menu. On the top shelf of orders, the best is their burgers, sandwiches, onion rings and fries. Also you get a great little side of tasty greens. The omelets are not the best, they just were too rubbery for me (over-stirrers). When it comes to their bakery I was disappointed. The cake I ordered for home was too dry, tasty enough, but the peanut butter frosting was too sweet without enough (peanut butter) flavor. It seems that their baked goods are more impressive to vegans that do not bake themselves and realized how well you can bake something at home. The staff is wonderful. Yes there are a lot of hipsters but of the many times I have been a customer they have always been nothing but kind and helpful. It is just too much fun to order a banana split sunday at a diner again. This is not a place you can miss. The nostalgia and great lunches/dinners are VERY worth the trip. Que Nighthawks at the diner.
(4)
Priyanka A.

Finally, American-style vegetarian food that's about taste instead of health! This is good, stick-to-your-ribs, diner food that just happens to be vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free (whatever tickles your fancy). Having grown up eating Indian vegetarian, I'm always disappointed at places that think picking the meat out of their dishes and tossing on some flavorless tofu is good enough for vegetarian food. Ditto for raw/vegan/gluten-free places that make me feel like I'm eating rabbit food. None of that at Veggie Galaxy. This is great tasting, happens-to-be-vegetarian food that even carnivores can appreciate. Amazing, filling meals and delicious desserts. The servers are really friendly and the other patrons seemed happy. Overall a great environment.
(5)
leigh g.

One of the best places to get vegan brunch in the area!
(5)
Olivia S.

Cozy, clean diner feel with galaxy themed prints and wares. The service was excellent throughout my meal. Came here for an early Tuesday breakfast and had the place to myself until 8:45. It was tough to decide on breakfast because everything looked tasty and innovative, with plenty of sweet, savory, eggy and veggie options. Wanting something substantial and healthy, I ordered the Memorial omelet and was able to replace the toast with arugula! The portion was a sizable for $8.50, and my plate displayed beautiful omelet next to a heap of arugula dressed with lemony oil and well seasoned, diced home fries. The omelet had vermont cheddar cheese with excellent vegan chorizo. It actually tastes like the real deal, and I'm so glad it wasn't! I feel like everything in the restaurant was chosen with care. They make their own hot sauce, and their ketchup tasted organic and spicy. I literally ate everything in front of me! The only downside was the slightly annoying ska music selection early in the morning.
(4)
Charity A.

We visited Veggie Galaxy after seeing it profiled on Chronicle. We arrived and were told the wait would be about 20 - 25 minutes, we waited a bit longer than that. While waiting, I took my son to the bathroom to change his diaper and was extremely disappointed to find that despite the size of the bathroom, there was no changing table. I had to change my son on the bathroom floor. I don't think there is enough hand sanitizer to make me feel comfortable doing that. Once seated the service was horrible. Probably one of the worst service experiences that I have ever had. We had to wait a long time to order, upon ordering we had to wait 15 minutes just to get our drinks. The water glass smelled like dog breath. We ordered a vegan grilled cheese for the little guy; my bf and I decided to split a club on rye and the Central Square burger with a side of onion rings. The vegan grilled cheese looked like somebody toasted two pieces of bread and then spread dijon mustard between the two slices. Despite the gross look of the dish, the little guy loved it. Both sandwiches were good, the side potato salad was subpar because the potato's were under cooked and the onion rings were extremely greasy and tasted like the oil used was very old. All and all the meal was middle of the road. Average food and horrible service combined with the lack of a changing table puts this place at the bottom of our list. I don't think we will be back.
(2)
K F.

It was good. I am no vegan nor vegetarian but I appreciate cheese melt and fries these. Glad I tried Veggie Galaxy finally(living on next block). Another good point was food tasted fresh and that I love!
(4)
Tara M.

Most vegetarian restaurants in general are either ethnic or seaweed-and-kelp type places. Veggie Galaxy is a great retro diner which happens to be all vegetarian and happens to be reasonably healthy. I had the vegan Reuben sandwich - fantastic - which came with a big ol pile of greens and a purple cabbage slaw. Also a side of beer-battered onion rings which were crispy and sweet. Generous portion sizes, great music, just a few blocks from a reasonably priced parking garage, and friendly service. I dig it!
(5)
Hibah H.

Affordable and delicious. I had a mushroom chickpea burger with goat cheese (melty and copious), caramelized onion, and arugula. It was perfect.
(4)
Whitney L.

This may be a little cold-blooded but I really don't like Veggie Planet's pizza and wasn't expecting too much from this place. Let's just say I was spot-on. The pros: -Great service, despite the server having a full section, waitstaff worked well as a team, multiple people came by to clear plates and re-fill waters. -Extensive selection of deserts: we had the standard cheesecake which was good; not easy to make vegan! Peanut butter chocolate shake was PHENOM! The Cons: -The food was disappointingly Eh. I got the Southwestern Salad which was the size of a small dinner salad for about 7 bucks and was basically crappy lettuce, sliced tomatoes, black bean and corn salsa and watery chipotle dressing. I ordered a side of house-made seitan chorizo to try and it was OK, but pretty damn rubbery. I was still hungry after my meal, which sucked...they should list this as a small salad, not an entree size. My boyfriend ordered a BLT which he said was OK but nowhere near as good as the ones from The Otherside. To be fair, those are hard to beat. If I come back to this place it will only be for coffee and/or dessert. Tips: We arrived just before 5pm on a Saturday, and were seated while we waited for the kitchen to open. Just after the entire place filled up. Get there early if you want to avoid the weekend dinner rush. Also, don't forget to read the specials sign to the left of the cafe bar, we sadly didn't notice it until we had placed our order.
(2)
K B.

Vegans and non-vegans rejoice -- Veggie Galaxy is super fun and delicious! So many choices. Breakfast all day. Specials. Alcohol. A tower of vegan desserts. FoMu ice cream & smoothies. Not every food item here is excellent -- I would recommend the breakfasts and the specials over the sandwiches, e.g.
(5)
Kacie M.

I am not a vegan or vegetarian, so when my vegan cousin came to town for the night I knew I would have to do a little research to find a good place for dinner. I found a few options, and we settled on Veggie Galaxy. Every item in the restaurant is vegan or can be made vegan, but there are plenty of options for those of us who tend more towards a veggie-lite diet. I had an omelette with delicious goat cheese and I decided to try the tempeh bacon. I had never tried tempeh before and wasn't a huge fan of it, but that's not the restaurant's fault. I also had a cider from their limited cider and beer menu. But a limited drink menu is more than I was expecting, so I was happy. My cousin ordered the BLT with tempeh bacon and loved it. The dessert selection is amazing and every option is vegan. We each had a slice of cake and took an extra dessert home with us. I had a giant chocolate chip cookie made with local Taza chocolate and it was just as good as a non-vegan cookie. My cousin was thrilled to have so many dessert options and I'm sure other vegan friends would be too. The decor is fantastic and feels very much like a 1950s diner. I would be happy to come back with other vegan or vegetarian friends, or even those who aren't.
(4)
JoBeth U.

As a meat eater, this place is still frickin' awesome!! Get the baked mac and cheese.
(5)
N T.

Veggie Galaxy is a very promising concept, however it failed on comfort, service, and food quality. First, the experience getting a table was horrendous. I said I'd wait for a table and see if one opened up soon even though the counter was wide open, because I was tired and really wanted a table. The hostess decided that meant I didn't want a table or counter seat and didn't write me down on her pad. I barely noticed this detail in the moment, but it became critical and painful later, when, despite having full knowledge of my presence there for the last 10 minutes, she proceeded to seat everyone that had gotten there before and after me first, since my name was not on the pad!! I couldn't believe it. I even offered to seat myself at the wide open counter, but apparently that is NOT ALLOWED. She became testy. Apparently, you have to be walked to the exact seat the hostess wants you to sit in -- or else! Twenty minutes after I arrived, I finally got to sit down. I had already considered walking out and going over to Life Alive where there is no nonsense getting a seat, and guaranteed tasty food, but I decided to forgive Veggie Galaxy for the terrible hostess, irrational unfair and lengthy seating experience, and move on to ordering food immediately. Sadly, no one made eye contact with me, I was studiously avoided as I sat there confused, wondering how to order at the counter. Normally there is a person behind the counter who takes the orders and provides water, but here all the young men seemed far too busy cooking to even glance at me or tell me that someone would be with me soon. I resorted to asking a fellow diner for assistance. From him I learned a waiter might someday take my order. Ordering was fairly painless. Let me note that the entire time I had been seated I was excruciatingly uncomfortable and felt like a two year old, as the only footrest was about a foot away from my feet. I'm an average height female, so this place was made for people over 6ft tall... I noticed every seat had this exact problem table or counter. Never have I been to a diner or any restaurant with such uncomfortable awkward seating. Ok, food time. I tried the daily vegetable special, the pancake and the tofu egg. The tofu egg was good, though a bit too salty. The pancake was not whole grain, but was fine - the coconut whipped cream was fantastic. The daily vegetable special was, however an utter disgusting disaster. It consisted of collards, sweet potato, garbanzo beans and rice. This was the only information I could extract from the waiter who seemed constitutionally unable to describe the dish in any further detail. I asked him if the items were steamed and he half-heartedly agreed. I like fresh plain steamed veggies so this sounded great. Fast forward to meal delivery... Nothing on the plate is steamed. The collards were fine, though burned and in an oily sauce. The sweet potato slices were undercooked and tasted not-fresh. The rice was the disgusting piece-de-resistance. It was cold, mixed with garbanzo beans, and tasted sour - not like fresh lemon juice or vinegar, but like something left out too long at a picnic, and then refrigerated. The texture was mushy and congealed. The rice was white and possibly of the minute variety. It was very possibly the worst most disgusting rice I've ever had. This meal, easily consumed by one, cost over $20. It also was awful. The waiter did not seem to notice or care that I had left behind a large amount of my meal. After I paid (including 15% tip) I told him I thought the rice was spoiled. He didn't offer any consolation - a free dessert, another meal on the house, or a coupon or gift card for future visit. This may not have been in his power to correct, so I don't blame him directly, but it was bad policy either way. I will not be back. Awful service, awful food. A tofu egg and coconut whipped cream are not enough to draw me back to such a bad experience. I also noticed that the gluten free food is not carefully separated, nor does it appear the grill is cleaned or any care is taken to keep bread away from gluten free items on the grill. So I would strongly advise against this restaurant for the gluten sensitive. Additionally at the counter I had a front row seat to food prep and noticed labels on bins of food indicating they had been made at least 5 days prior. To me, this is unacceptable. I pay at restaurants to have freshly prepared food not food kept in the fridge for a week and brought out for my consumption. At that rate frozen dinners would be fresher. Please avoid this restaurant if you are a new vegan or trying to impress any non-vegan or non-vegetarian friends. I suggest Life Alive up the street for a much friendlier, more comfortable, quality food experience.
(2)
Pook M.

I finally have a reason to visit Cambridge/Boston now. I am less inclined to go anywhere I don't find culinarily interesting. I've popped by the Boston area a couple of times over the last six years, and each time was underwhelming for the most part. There were plenty of vegan options but, before Veggie Galaxy, I wasn't really wowed by anything. Shamefully, after discovering Veggie Galaxy over the weekend, I ate here three times in 24 hours. The food was pure magic and the service delightful and FAST. The Awesome Marissa made my partner in excessive calorie consumption and I feel extremely welcomed. She walked us through the intricacies of the menu many times, and shared tales of veghood from around the country. Her colleagues were also quite nice to talk to, and get delicious food from over and over again. We were so excited to learn that the onion rings are vegan! It's next to impossible to find vegan onion rings, and these are damn good! The club sandwich was my favorite: very well balanced favors of basil and smoked tofu, garlicky vegan mayo, good bread, etc. My partner favored the beer battered tofu with caper sauce, which was a perfect replica of a fried fish sandwich, apparently. Runners up were: open faced seitan sandwich covered in gravy (dinner only) and Kendall square burger (the red bell pepper sauce was AMAZING). Minor complaints: only two onion rings on the burger (haha, I'm hella greedy) and the garbanzo bean patty is a little grainy; the black bean patty is much smoother. We were quite pleased with the herby fries, and did not resist the urge to eat every crispy crumb. The desserts are all vegan, and we were really sad we couldn't eat every one of them during our short trip. The banana cream pie, peanut butter chocolate cake, and cheesecake RULED. I wish the vegan whip cream was a little sweeter, but it was still worth every last spoonful. The chocolate chip, nay, HUNK cookies were so moist and tasty. I loved my Black and White float too! I can't wait to come back (and gain another five pounds).
(5)
Jean Luc P.

I've patronized this resturant since it's opening, and it is absolutely great. Friendly staff, thuoghtful menu and declious food. Plus I get to impress my vegan friends by taking them here! The vegetable pot pie is really good, and the burgers are amazing. I am not a vegan, so I need my animal potein, so I like to order the egg sandwich, it's really nicely done. If you are vegan and st I've made a few food videos from veggie galaxy, check them out on youtube here youtube.com/watch?v=wrqsâ€¦ youtube.com/watch?v=k5f9â€¦ dessert special! youtube.com/watch?v=bUQVâ€¦
(5)
Renee B.

loved this place more than I thought. My Inman Square burger was outstanding, fresh, flavorful and filling. It lacked absolutely nothing. The chocolate shake with coconut milk - to die for. The service friendly and wonderful.
(4)
Dion C.

Don't let "vegan and vegetarian" scare you. This place is amazing. Omlets were the best that my girlfriend and I have had in a long time. Check this place out!
(4)
Mytch P.

Grab a seat at the counter for you solo diners and watch the cooks do their magic!
(4)
Jennifer P.

As a meat lover, when I hear "vegetarian" or "vegan", I cringe a bit in disgust. So when my friend insisted on going to Veggie Galaxy for brunch, I was a little bit more than skeptical, but I thought I should give it a shot. The restaurant has a fun diner decor with trendy clientele. The bakery at the front of the restaurant makes for some good eye candy while waiting for a table. I ordered the eggs benedict, my friend ordered the black bean Harvard Square burger. I was pretty disappointed with the eggs benedict. The eggs were hard boiled, and one of my most favorite things is when I break open a poached egg and the yoke oozes out around the rest of the ingredients. So I felt pretty deprived at that point. My friend, sensing my disappointment, offered me half of his black bean burger, and MAN what a turn around! It was really great - I would come back to the restaurant just for this. Unfortunately because the eggs benedict made such a poor presentation, I can only give this restaurant 3 stars. Not to mention that service overall was very slow - albeit it was really busy inside.
(3)
Brian W.

This is pretty much the most picture perfect vegetarian restaurant I could hope for. GET THE STUFFED FRENCH TOAST. It's like dessert for breakfast.
(5)
Stumbalina b.

Came here at 1:30 on a Sunday afternoon and it was absolutely mobbed and impenetrable. I asked for a seat for one at the bar and that was going to be a 45 minute wait! I got two sandwiches to go, and both were good but not amazing. The sides were meager and the slaw was underwhelming. I expected much more. I will give it another shot, if I am able to get a table in a reasonable amount of time, but for now I'm setting on unimpressed.
(2)
Bill W.

Fun fifties style dinner. Very tasty food that can always be made vegan. A winner that I will return to again. And probably again. Definitely a must try place for the vegans in the Boston area or visiting the Boston area.
(4)
Joel G.

Visit one: "Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't know you didn't want it all at once." Not an apology anyone would enjoy hearing at a restaurant. Especially considering we're talking about an appetizer, two soups and two entrees crowded into a very small space at two counter seats. The food was good, but having to stuff a plate of onion rings in our faces while our dinners got cold was not rubbing me the right way. Visit two: Much better, smoother, faster, stronger. Specific course-staging instructions were given to the lovely (different) server. She seemed to think it was a no-brainer, and I'm glad that we agreed. Appetizers first. Dinner second. Delicious. I didn't even mind that the same Matchbox 20 songs played overhead three times.
(4)
Laura B.

YUM YUM YUM. Best service. Tastiest veggie burgers in the land. All desserts are vegan and taste wonderful. Try the Sweet Potato Carrot Cake!
(5)
Olivia v.

Unhealthy. But yummy. Greasy. But tasty. Oily. But surprisingly delicious. I won't say I feel good whenever I've eaten here, but I do feel like I've satisfied a guilty craving or three.
(4)
Anthony S.

As you know from reading my other reviews I review based on first impressions/Decor, food quality/taste, location, price, menu, service, Location: This place is very easy to find and no more harder to find then other places on a typical Boston area street. Has a nice easy store front sign that you can see with big open windows to look into. Parking is not too bad. Lots of street parking, though it fills up fast, but there is lots a few blocks away from the place that has a pay and show system were you can buy 2 hours of time for only $2! and then you just leave your ticket on the dash. Easy. First impressions/Decor: Walking in it felt just like what this place said it was about, a diner that happens to be Vegan food. I walked in and felt I was back in the 1950s with a slight modern twist. Very cozy, and comforting with all the staff waiting to greet my girlfriend and I at the door. I cant say much other then I felt nothing but good vibes all the way to our seat. Didnt feel like a hole in the wall at all. Menu: I opened the menu to this colorful array of choices placed about nicely on the menu. They had everything from Breakfast to dinner to dessert. The menu was small and simple. Not overwhelming at all. Just enough options for each meal of the day. They also have floats, frappes and other fun 50s style soda fountain drinks (all vegan of course). They do also serve a small selection of New England Beer, Wine and other drinks for people over 21. Taste (main course): I decided to get the "Beer battered house smoked tofu" meal which was basically mock fish & chips. It came looking nicely just like fish & chips with the two big pieces of tofu laying on top of a bed of red cabbage slaw accompanied by black pepper fries(seasoned with parsley and rosemary) and caper/dill aioli. I took one bite and I died and went to heaven. The tofu had that deep fried fish feel without a fishy taste though. Nice crack to the batter which was nice. The fries were cooked perfectly! Smooth potato on the inside and crunchy on the outside. The slaw had a slight Caraway Seed taste I believe? It was fresh, crunchy and light. My girlfriend got the "Seitan loaf" which was mock meatloaf. It too was amazing. Taste and felt like real meatloaf that had cream mashed potatoes and garlic flavored rainbow chard. Everything tasted and looked like what you would get a 50s diner. They did an amazing job at nailing down their brand and flavors. Taste (Dessert/Other): We also shared a "Brown Cow" which is basically cola with coconut ice cream and choco syrup. I then go my own piece of their "Coconut Citrus Cake" which had the most intense citrus flavor I have ever had. She got the pie of the day which was "Banana Coconut Cream Pie". Again. Amazing. Price: Overall not a bad night. One Float, two entrees and two desserts cost about $40. Yes a bit a higher then a typical non vegan diner but the price comes in the quality. Not only is the food prepared very very well but the ingredients are very very fresh and everything is homemade (even the the katsup). Meals average about $10 to $12, breakfast being cheaper. Floats and desserts about $5 each. If your vegan or into this style of food, its well worth the price. You are paying for the quality and still getting a HUGE quantity. Service: Our service was good. Our waitress wasn't exactly conversational, but she wasn't a jerk either. I was fine with her. She did her job well and did it simply. She knew the menu and way around the place. Overall: This place I give a 5 out of 5 because of quality, portions and price. This is just one of the amazing places on the small list of vegan places we have in Boston and for me its right at the top. I will absolutely be going back and I give my kudos to the chef and hard working staff. -Anthony
(5)
Aaron E.

Wow! Really good food and super - and I mean SUPER - nice staff. Kind of weird being in the picture of an american diner and have it be all vegetarian food, but it works. The fare is basic American comfort food, just done with vegetarian interpretations. I had a mushroom chickpea burger (it's gluten free, fyi), on gluten free bread. It was really really yummy. They had a case full of classic American diner desserts that called to me on the way out, so save room for some of that action. I'd definitely go back and eat here again.
(4)
Blair H.

Brontosaurus, hippie, tasteless. It's what we all think about when we think "vegetarian," god forbid "vegan." No longer. Just had a Satan BLT sandwich, whilst my blood-thirsty boxing companions mowed down three other manlettes and frappamanchinos. As one of them put it, "this omelette is like a burrito." He then helped an elderly woman cross the street, shotgunned a bottle of Jack Maniels, and punched a hipster in the mouth. Where else can you get a banana cream pie, hold the aborted would-have-been chickiedoodlebabies? A BLT made from the meat-substitute of Beelzebub? An adorable upside-down cinnamon bun? Suckerkick!
(4)
Clare F.

The office came here for its holiday/accomplishment lunch a few weeks ago. Very impressed. I'm a brunch girl, and will eat brunch food whenever I get a chance. Yes, I was looking at all the veggie burgers, but in the end, I created an omelet with faux bacon on the side, peppermint tea, and a chocolate-peanut butter-banana shake. The omelet was good, just good. I don't think they put milk in the eggs or fluff them much, because it was rather flat and a bit dry. The fillings were marvelous; I asked for goat cheese, mushroom and roasted tomatoes. The home fries were out of this world. And they had rye toast, which I eat in any circumstance. Solid lunch. I'm not sure if it was the Cambridge tap water or the type of tea, but my peppermint green tea was really weird - it tasted almost salty, or like chlorine. Don't order tea. The milk shake was awesome. All shakes are made with coconut milk ice cream, and I could taste it, but it definitely didn't take away from the deliciousness. Definitely a treat after that omelet and heavy lunch, but we don't do this very often. Added bonus - a few co-workers keep kosher, and because this restaurant doesn't prepare ANY meat or fish they could order whatever they wanted and not worry about preparation.
(4)
Mark O.

Vegan dining makes you feel good about just having that omelet and sticky bun. Cambridge Street omelet is not a bad. Way to start your day. Friendly staff. Superb service.
(5)
David A.

I feel guilty giving these guys a four. They're spectacular in every way but one: they have trouble poaching eggs properly and always over-cook my yolks. The Taza chocolate cake is so AMAZING that I usually forget all about my dry yolks... which is why I drafted this review BEFORE eating the cake this time.
(4)
Dee W.

If you're vegan or not, this place is cute, fun, delicious, and the staff is awesome. I'm giving VG only 4 stars because they are closed for 2 hours mid-day. On my first trip there I paid $8 for parking and showed up at 3:30-they were closed. I had to go next door and have falafel instead (which was delicious, btw). Well, we decided to meet our omni and gluten free friends there for new years day brunch. The place was PACKED (a good sign!). I was a host for years and honestly, the host that day deserves a raise. He was never without a smile and he was calm and collected the entire time. Our wait was only about 30ish minutes, which was shocking considering the amount of people waiting. Well... We were thrilled to find out they have a gluten free menu which shocked my GF omni friends! My wife ordered a (vegan) omelette and I had the stuffed french toast with a coffee frappe (all vegan). OMG. The presentation was beautiful and the food was delicious. Our omni GF friends were quite happy with their choices as well. They were so happy to have an entire menu of options, lol. Our waiter was so kind, quick, and kept checking in with our table (not in a pushy way) even though the place was packed. I was seriously impressed, especially because of the staff. Whoever is in charge of hiring people is doing a great job. I'll definitely be back!
(4)
Zoe S.

This place is dangerous and I am developing a rapidly growing addiction. Omelet with brussel sprouts? Yes, please! And what's the deal with those tofu eggs? I have no idea but they're delicious. Gluten-free vegan ruben? YES! I might have to go for a second time today to get my vegan pumpkin ice cream fix.
(5)
Brandie S.

I'm torn between my earlier experiences with Veggie Galaxy and my present experiences. To be honest it has been all over the place in terms of food and service. There have been times when my waiter was excellent, really attentive and friendly- and times when I've had to ask for water many times, and they seemed to be having just a crap day (which is understandable!) The food as well, one time I had a waitress argue with me over the fact of my rye toast being burnt "That's just how the bread looks" Um, no- It is BURNT to shit. Don't mess with my Rye! I've noticed after cutting back on oil and salt how completely saturated the food is with oil. Which I am not a fan of. One thing I absolutely loveare the vegan omelets! They are really incredible, the one time I got one and it didn't live up to past experiences the waiter was very friendly and switched it out quickly with no question. That was refreshing. Recently they changed their hash browns to circular discs rather than chopped cubes, and they just always seem to be over and under cooked (how can that happen in one batch of home fries?) So I have just stopped ordering them. I feel like the first year Veggie galaxy was open, it was wayyyyyy better. Hopefully they can get back on track, soon! Because my friends want to come here all the time!!!
(3)
Kathleen R.

Veggie Galaxy and I have problems. I come in, saying to myself "I'll spend a reasonable amount of money. I won't overindulge." only to spend a crap ton of money and spend the subway ride home doubled over because I ate too much and my stomach is rebelling. The food is fine. Good selection for us vegan folk, but it isn't the best food ever. What gets me in trouble are the milkshakes and he desserts! The meals are reasonably priced (~$8-12 for an entree?) but the milkshakes and desserts start to make things more expensive and way more calorie-dense. The milkshakes are delish- rich, smooth, creamy. Just divine. Their sweets rock- their cakes are moist and have a perfect crumb. Their brownies aren't overwhelmingly sweet, but instead have a slight bitter tang that I associate with dark chocolate. The muffins, while sweeter than I'd like, remind me of the muffins I ate before going vegan- unhealthy and fluffy, much unlike the dense, subtly sweet whole grain vegans ones I've grown accustomed to. The cookies are soft and yummy. I haven't tried the meringue, since I'm not the biggest fan of lemon. As for the actual entrees... Their burgers are good! Homemade, and oh-so-yummy. The mac&cheese and grilled cheese on the other hand... meh. The homemade vegan cheese sauce they use is okay, but nothing special. I heard the started offering daiya (a commercially-made vegan cheese) for their dishes as well, so I'll see how that goes next time I get their mac&cheese. Their smoked tofu plate is okay, except that I'm not a fan of the sauce the slather onto it. It is too acidic for my liking. The tofu itself is good though, but I suppose most things taste good if you beer-batter them and toss them in a deep fryer. The glazed seitan is one of my favorite entrees here- sweet, savory, tender, and juicy. I should also note that this is the only vegetarian restaurant I've taken multiple omnivore friends to, and had all of them like it. Even my hard-to-please omni partner enjoys the food here! If you come here during the evening on a weekend, expect a wait, and some potential confusion as to when people are seated v. when they come in. Things are a bit chaotic, but worth it.
(4)
Christopher R.

Ive always loved Veggie Planet in Cambridge so I was super stoked to hear about VG opening up recently. We finally made it there last ngiht and its amazing. The place is cute and set up like a traditional diner serving the regular diner comfort foods but with a veg/vegan twist. I had the Seitan Loaf with garlic mashed potatoes and the Mac N Cheese. Both were out of this galaxy good. I also got a slice of cheesecake and a slice of the sweet potato carrot cake to take home. The desserts were amazing as well, probably the best Ive had in a long time. Service is fast and friendly. This is definitely a young, hipster hang out kind of place. Seems like a lot of the tables knew each other etc. They were all talking about going to shows - so almost a little too hipster/scenester for me. But the food is amazing and cant be beat. I just wish we lived closer! I'm dying to go back and try their breakfast/brunch menu
(5)
Jess M.

My friends joke that I live here. The truth is, I kind of do. As a veg/mostly vegan, I'm also a New Jersey native who used to be ADDICTED to diners. Hello, home. Where to start? Come here for breakfast/brunch, and get here early. That Saturday/Sunday 11am time slot will be packed. Try any of their original, unique, amazing omelets, or go straight to lunch for a fully-loaded black bean burger or eat a diner reuben or BLT for the first time in years. They do their own spin on everything, so while it may sound straight-up dinerish, all of their food is cutting edge and flippin' fantastic. Oh, and the mac n cheese. Dear lord, get the vegan mac n cheese with roasted veggies. And while you're at it, pick up a piece of vegan cheesecake. Even omnivores/carnivores won't be able to tell the difference.
(5)
Connie C.

I love Veggie Galaxy. The staff is sweet, the menu makes it difficult for me to decide, and there are tons of vegan options. The bakery is completely vegan (also completely delicious), and I like that there are hooks by all of the booths for hanging your coat and bag. I especially like the burgers & omelets. DEFINITELY try a black pepper biscuit with the house-made strawberry basil jam. And anyone that doesn't like the house-made ketchup must just be addicted to corn syrup or something, because it's SO GOOD AND SO RED.
(5)
Melanie K.

First off, this place is such a cool concept; a retro 50's diner with all of the fixings, including a rotating cake display- but, everything is vegan. My favorite meal to order here is the "Copley Square" black bean burger: it's one of my favorite black bean burgers I've ever tried, and I've tried quite a lot. One item you can't pass up is the vegan milkshake- although the coconut milk used to substitute regular milk is okay, I wish they had opted for either soy or coconut milk. The coconut flavor seemed to detract from my coffee milkshake. Wait until you try the deserts- incredible. I personally got the chocolate cherry cheesecake, which was phenomenal and -bonus- used locally sourced chocolate. The restaurant is also very gluten-friendly, and there is a full alternative menu full of gluten-free options. The wait staff are incredibly kind, and the food was good overall. Why the mark down? The pure amount of tofu in the meal left me feeling a bit off. Regardless, this restaurant is a must-try. Very unique experience! See my full review: organicrestaurants.com/bâ€¦
(4)
Ryan R.

WOW! This place is amazing! First, the servers are so nice. I loved the spicy mustard so much that the guy gave me a small container of it to take home! The woman serving the desserts told me about how each of them are made and we shared our favorite vegan baking recipes together. My black bean burger was absolutely outstanding. My partner loved his burger as well. The chocolate "cheese"cake with cherries was so rich...we could only eat a quarter of it each and saved the rest for later. Think vegan aliens make a diner in space...that is the atmosphere. The kitchen is out in the open...it is awesome seeing them work together and cook the food. Super clean joint. Cannot think of a single complaint about this place. I am definitely taking my family here for my graduation dinner because it will appease me, the vegetarian, and I know all the meat eaters will still love it!
(5)
Andy T.

I went to Veggie Galaxy tonight...and...BOOM Shak-a-lak-ah. That stuff was good. I am not a vegetarian. In my experience as an eater of food, there are two types of vegetarian cuisine. Type 1: You take a bite and think, "This is probably good for me and there are no animals in it." Type 2: You take a bite and think, "Awwww, damn. This is off the hizzy. I bet this is also good for me. I wonder what ever happen to the girl who played Vicki on Small Wonder." Veggie Galaxy is a Type 2 establishment. The place looks like an old school burger joint, but it's all vegetarian and vegan food. The food is off the charts. I had the Central Square burger tonight and it rocked. The black been burger is moist. Yup, I used the M word, because there is no other way to depict the proper texture that Veggie Galaxy has achieved here. The onions and tomato on top have just enough tang and crunch to accent the sandwich but not take it over. Oh, did I mention they bake all their own breads and desserts? Yeah, they do that. Are you gluten-free? Well guess what, my G-free pal? They have gluten-free bread that tastes like bread. For dessert I had a piece of chocolate cake. It was pretty freaken great. I'm debating on whether to go back and get a whole cake for Thanksgiving. I might. And then on Thanksgiving I'll say to my family, "Hey, folks, guess how many eggs are in that cake." They'll be throwing out numbers and fractions and such and I'll just sit back knowing the number is zero. I'm going to hit this place up again soon. I've been twice this week. I might shoot for three.
(5)
Peter B.

My GF and I visited this new Central Square Diner for the first time on a Saturday night. First off I'll say that we will return. It was busy but we only had to wait about 5 minutes for a table. The service was fast and friendly. This would be a cool place to grab a meal before going to hear some music at the Middle East which is a couple doors up. Or perhaps if you're on the MIT campus which is a few blocks away. I had the open face seitan and she had the BLT. The BLT was yummy as was the seitan. Tasty and nicely presented. They seem to be made from good ingredients in a clean kitchen (it's an open kitchen). We didn't get the fries we ordered probably because the music was ear splitting and there's no way the server could hear us yelling our order over it. (I forgot to check to see if we paid for the fries or not). The strangest thing about the sound in here is that they had it rigged up so songs alternated from painfully loud to nice conversation level. It's actually arranged to alternate every song; LOUD - normal - LOUD normal, etc.... Weird and complicated. Maybe it was just that way where we were in the back? The decor, menu, and service were all a lot of fun and we'll be back for more. The desert choices are amazing. Save room for the good stuff! I'd have given them another star if we got everything we ordered and if the music wasn't so loud.
(3)
Cyndie B.

New go to place for some serious vegetarian diner food. The atmosphere is totally "diner" and the food is totally delicious. So many choices - it was hard to narrow things down. I had the vegetarian rueben which was HUGE (yes I ate way too much). The bread was crispy and the pickled red cabbage was crunchy and perfect. The other diners in my party had breakfast items, including vegan eggs, real eggs and veggie bacon which was smoky and crisp. Their drink menu is amazing - all kinds of "milk" shakes and while tempting we did not try this time around. I cannot wait to bring other friends and family members to Veggie Galaxy to enjoy a real vegetarian diner experience!
(5)
Chris M.

I feel like I don't even need to review this place. I'm a vegan as of the past few months and I've gotten quite used to "oh, that looks delicious but I guess I can't eat it" or "oh, I guess i'll just have them leave out the x, y, and z" and I'm also allergic to soymilk (just the milk) so usually vegan ice cream is not an option either. I experience none of the above here. Everything is delicious and flavorful, either vegan or easily veganized, and filling. It won't be quite as healthy as Life Alive, but I don't do yoga often enough to want to spend all my time there. Their coffee is decent as well, and they have PUMPKIN ice cream. (and all their ice creams are coconut milk based, which is FANTASTIC.) Only quip is that they don't serve pizza. On the menu they tell you that if you want pizza, go to their sister in Harvard Sq. I say, either serve it or don't mention it at all. Don't tease us.
(5)
Brad L.

This is a fun place to visit since its set up like an old school diner. I had the club sandwich and it was fantastic. Would definitely come back here if I lived in the area or visited again.
(5)
Avin N.

This place is excellent. You should just stop reading these reviews and go. You won't regret it. In case you need more... My wife and I have been here a few times now, once on grand opening weekend and a couple more after that. Despite the huge crowds, the wait has never been more than 20 mins or so. Definitely worth it. Love the ambiance here. True diner feel with high quality, healthy, freshly prepared food. Service is always great too, incredibly friendly staff and always helpful with questions about the menu. On to the food. I've had the grilled cheese and then the mac and cheese twice. My wife had good things to say about the BLT as well. The mac and cheese in particular stands out as my favorite. Reasonable portion, cheese sauce that is not too heavy, pasta is prepared really well and a light layer of bread crumbs on top. Served with a side of arugula, nice touch and works really well together. Also, they've got a couple Cambridge Brewing Co beers on tap, which is icing on the cake for me. I believe they have some wines as well but I've yet to try them. All in all, highly recommend this place and am looking forward to going back again and again.
(5)
Eric M.

Came back and had a wonderful meal with awesome service - ever pair IPA beer with pancakes before? Yeah, I was surprised too. I'm a bigger fan of their sister Veggie Planet just for the cozier ambiance - but this spot should be a go-to for any dedicated veggie lover as well.
(4)
Sarah D.

I love the atmosphere. Shiny and dinery. Good times. The service is friendly if a bit slow due to the crowds. The food is fine. I'm a meat-eater but there are enough breakfasty foods on the menu that you don't necessarily even notice that you're eating vegetarian except that you can't get a side of (real) bacon. It's a pretty good compromise for vegetarian/vegan types and their more carnivorous friends/family/dreamlovers to enjoy a meal together without feeling all HO-MUH-GUH-WHEREZ-THE-BEEF. For me, I'd probably give this place 3 stars because it's super crowded and the food is fine but not awesome. But, the vegetarian I've gone here with fricking loved the place, and since she is more their target audience I think it makes sense to round up to 4 stars. Plus, hey, we get a new diner in the neighborhood. What's gonna be wrong with that?
(4)
Christine S.

Cute decor and I like the concept, unfortunately the food here was terrible! I ordered an omelette and was surprised that with all the options they dont have spinach or onions (unless you want then caramelized). Omelette was okay, hashbrowns were dissapointing, and the only ketchup they have is homemade which has a strange aftertaste and both my friend and I found it to be inedible. My friend had the Greek salad - or was it? This was no Greek salad. It was tiny first of all, had no feta, no olives, a few tomatoes that were no where near ripe enough to be eaten, some pickled red onions and a small amount of some random, unpleasant dressing. Not only that, the salad was on arugula, which my friend hates, and the menu definitely did not call that out. So for her, this salad was sad and also inedible. We also ordered black iced teas. Their black iced tea actually looks and tastes like herbal tea, causing me to ask the waitress if she had given me the wrong tea. I didn't like it, but my friend didn't mind it. Overall I am really disappointed with my experience at Veggie Galaxy and will not be returning.
(1)
Lesley N.

Loved it. I had to wait for a seat but when I got one it was at the counter. I could not stop watching the cooks! It was a total frenzy for them..order after order. I saw some burnt toast go out and some sauces and syrups thrown half-hazardously on plates. I was pretty worried but when our meal arrived and I had my first bites of the stuffed french toast, pseudo-chorizo hash, and reuben sandwich... I was truly amazed. What Veggie Galaxy does well is their sauces/dressings/syrups. The dressing on the arugula was bright and fresh, the strawberry-basil syrup on the french toast was sweet without being cloying, and sauce used in the reuben sandwich was seasoned and flavorful. All was delicious. We got a slice of lemon meringue pie and it was wonderfully tart- perfect for sharing since it felt very 'rich.' Conclusion: Veggie Galaxy does vegan diner food RIGHT. Hopefully they can manage the crowds while maintaining quality in the long run.
(5)
Billy Su B.

who says you have to murder animals for breakfast? just go to veggie galaxy! this is my new favorite breakfast place. 1. the chorizo hash was ridiculous. finely chopped potato, mildly spicy fraudulent-chorizo seasoned with fennel seed, brussels sprouts and peas... so, so fantastically delicious. i ate every bite. 2. the breakfast sandwich on sourdough with fresh greens was superb. be sure to ask for their house-made hot sauce with tomatillos to go with. and add chorizo!! it's SO good, much better than the counterfeit bacon. 3. cory, our waiter, was extremely attentive and friendly. 4. the orange juice tasted fresh-squeezed. 5. the hot chocolate BLEW MY MIND the best - BEST - hot chocolate i've ever, ever, ever had. i am concluding this review now, because i have to go get another hot chocolate made with tazo.
(5)
Dave K.

This culinary experience was blissful! Our server was friendly and patient while we stole a 6-top for 2+ hours on a Friday night. The veggie burgers had just the right balance of flavor and social awareness.
(4)
Ted S.

OMG... there is one worker here that could totally make me a vegetarian...kind of... Aside from that, I'd say that this is still a pretty cool place. I don't consider myself to be a vegetarian but I've been back many times to try different things. NO, I'm not a stalker!!! But I love the way this place can make food that is good and doesn't seem to be vegetarian - it's food that happens to NOT have meat in it. So here's the run down: burgers are good - you have options of what the base material of the burgers is. Black Bean burgers are really good. Potato salads are really good. Vegetable Pot roast, seitan ( I had it for the first time last week!) all excellent. The more conventional fries are also pretty good. All desserts seem to have some sort of coconut product in them. I'm not as impressed with the few desserts that I've had because I'm not really into coconut. Even though all desserts look so delectable! So I'd say I'd normally give the place a 5 - but the coconut in the desserts (my favorite meal of the day!) knocks the rating down to a 3 - and then my favorite little chef, probably the only worker in the place that doesn't have a visible tattoo, kicks the rating up one star to a 4.
(4)
Scott S.

Right off: I love Veggie Galaxy!!! For several reasons... Firstly, the food is great, especially my favorite veggie burger, the Harvard Square: a chipotle black bean burger with corn mash, tarragon pesto, red cabbage slaw and arugula. Actually though, pretty much everything is good! The rosemary fries are also great. I'm not vegan, but the desserts are FANTASTIC. The Sweet Potato Carrot Cake is a favorite, as is the Lemon Meringue pie. The pie has a wonderful sour lemon curd and the mouth feel of the meringue is exactly right. In my opinion it's better than egg white meringue. Secondly, the staff are the friendliest hipsters you will ever encounter. Since moving to the area recently we've eaten at Veggie Galaxy many times and the wait staff have gotten to know us, go out of their way to speak to us and are just generally good people. Thirdly, the place has a great, fun, retro vibe. It's not crunchy 70s vegetarian health food, but the sort of delicious, yummy, and somewhat healthy (in moderation) comfort food that's traditionally meat heavy. It's really nice to have this sort of food for vegetarians and everyone to tuck into. Thanks SO MUCH Veggie Galaxy. For being in my life. You rock my universe! :O)
(5)
Liz D.

I kept meaning to come here but Central seemed like a long trip. Now that my beloved Pulse Cafe is closed, please join me in a moment of silence, I had to find somewhere new to get diner like vegan food. Of course I tried the BLT, that's the standard that I use to judge a veggie place. It was pretty delicious, the garlic mayo, tempeh bacon, and tomatoes (they were soaked in balsamic) made such a great combo. I brought some lemon meringue pie home with me, also yum! They even drew a cute pic on the pie box. The service was quick too and the bathrooms were clean, two more plusses. There were a few quirks so it gets four stars. For some reason, you could only pay your bill at your table, even though they had a cashier. Also, they didn't allow substitutions for side orders even if you were willing to pay extra.
(4)
Meredith L.

Holy guacamole - this place is tasty! I went here for dinner with my two meat eating coworkers, L and M, and was not really sure what to expect. I've been to their sister restaurant Veggie Planet, and while the food is great, the place is a bit cramped. Veggie Galaxy, on the other hand, is huge in comparison! The atmosphere is a perfect mix between a '50s diner and a modern establishment. I ordered the Vegan Baked Mac as I haven't had anything like that since before going vegan (4 years ago). It was incredible! Even my coworker, L, who said "Isn't that vegan? I'm kind of scared to try it" remarked on it's deliciousness. My other coworker, M, is gluten-free but she was able to find plenty of options on the menu and the chef was also more than willing to accommodate. Sadly, I can't remember exactly what my coworkers ordered because I was too enamored with my own dish, but by the end of dinner, we were already making plans for our next visit, especially since none of us had room for dessert, and there are far too many I need to sample. Veggie Galaxy, we will be back!
(5)
Erin C.

I like vegetables and food but I do NOT like Veggie Galaxy. We got a zebra shake, a Greek salad, and a Cobb salad. The zebra shake tasted awful--I thought it would be a regular dairy shake but it tasted really artificial so I assume it's vegan. You would think that a place named veggie galaxy would be able to make a good salad but both salads had too much dressing (both dressings were way too tart) and the Greek salad tasted nothing like a Greek salad. I had to go across the street and eat at McDonald's afterward. Additionally the service was pretty subpar. The staff was nice but we had to wait a long time to put in our order. Our waitress also put the pitcher of water on the FLOOR in order to get out her little pad of paper. WHAT?!? No item of food or drink should EVER be placed on the floor. I have never seen that done anywhere else.
(1)
Mike M.

Is it odd that the one of the best meals a self-proclaimed carnivore has had, was at a vegetarian restaurant? Maybe it's because of the incredibly attrective waitresses here, but I can't wait to come back. The dinner entrees are just ok, it's really the sides which makes Veggie Galaxy great. The fries, mashed sweet potatoes, sauteed chard, all fantastic!! Did I mention they have an extensive dessert menu? Cakes and pies galore!! Not the best desserts (still beats the crap out of Finale though), but it's certainly good for what it is.
(4)
Lady Fang Y.

FINALLY! It's here! I have waited so patiently for VG to open up. I'm not a vegan nor a vegetarian, so that goes to show how nomtastic this place really is. BEST eggs benny I've ever had. I don't know what they do, but it's working. Along with the veggie mac and cheese, mmmmm MMM!! The blackbean burger is super tasty. Not to mention a great beer selection. Service is good, there's always a cute waiter so I can't complain. Now.. on to the important part. Desserts. Vegan brownies... c'mon... I day dream about these ones. Cupcakes are super rich. Cookies are awesome. Coffee is great. Can't go wrong. It gets busy for breakfast, and while they can accomodate large groups you have to wait just a little longer than you like. Perfect date place though!
(4)
Samantha S.

Shaped like a double-wide old train car diner, and styled like the 1950s in outer space, VG packs its punches in hip, friendly waitstaff, cool dÃ©cor, and most of all blast-off, out of this world delicious space food that's light years away from Tang. The diner specializes in vegetarian/vegan versions of classic diner fare, such as a facon B.L.T., grilled seitan and greens, and Vegetable Tofu pot pie. In the end I couldn't decide on one entree, so I ordered a smattering of sides including the soup special of the day, Caramelized Onion Soup. The soup ended up tasting rather eggplant-y, and the consistency was thicker than I'd hoped. It would have been better with cheese, but still it was pretty tasty. (Most of the menu is vegan, or has a vegan option available.) Hash was my next epicurean adventure. The hash came with salty diced potatoes and spicy seitan. It was my first time ever getting to try the diner standby! I loaded it up with ketchup and sriracha from their cute little 'racha saucer, and it was delicious. My last dinner item was a black pepper biscuit, yet another item that I was thrilled to see on the menu. VG's pepper biscuits weren't exactly Southern-style, but smothered in butter or some butter-like substance, they were moist and damn delicious. One qualm, though- with this and with the lemon merengue pie (vegan merengue! Yes! How the eff did they do that?!), the prices did seem a little overinflated to me. $2.95 for a single biscuit? $6.50 for a smallish piece of pie? Knock these off by a dollar or half, and a little more old-school charming diner cred would be bestowed. But everything was so good, I can forgive the (inter)stellar aliens this. Still 5 stars for ingenuity. Full review on my blog, Thoroughly Modern Milli Vanilli: bit.ly/nedozu
(5)
Rebecca F.

This place is HUGE. And popular. And diner-chic. And with an all-vegetarian/vegan option menu, I spent at least 10 minutes drooling over the options. And with our exceptionally attentive waitstaff and quick service, this must have seemed like an eternity. I was very impressed by my vegan eggs benedict. The tofu egg done quite well, it was delicious and didn't have any weird grainy or crumbly consistency. But the best part? The homemade pepper biscuit. This gives great promise for the rest of the vegan bakery, which will take many more visits to fully explore. My only suggestion - home fries could be more homey (fried/crunchier) - and probably worse for me. SO either show up at opening time or be prepared to wait, because although there are a million cute little booths and the service is quick, the people come in droves. Good enough for carnivores, but I don't want the galaxy to become overrun.
(5)
Joseph T.

Man, they make great vegetarian and vegan dishes!
(5)
Isha T.

This place is so good. As a veg it sucks having to get side dishes everywhere so its great to go to a place with lost of yummy options. I had a Reuben the with a vegan sweet potato carrot cake. My only complaint is that the credit card machine wasn't working so I had to walk to an ATM to get cash. Other than that the servers and cooks were super nice. I cant wait to go back
(4)
Evan G.

Came here with a few friends and had hilariously bad service. Our waiter was seriously struggling, as he forgot about 50% of the things we asked him for, including our dessert. Twice. And then he forgot our check. Our dinners were good-- the veggie burgers were awesome and had interesting toppings, and the mac and cheese with added veggies was a soupy pile of delicious creamy cheesy noodles. I mean that in a good way. What wasn't good-- dessert. The chocolate pudding (or mousse? I don't remember) was really just not very good, and two different slices of cake were dry and tasteless. I'm not one to leave food on a plate, especially dessert, but this cake was just sad. I know it had probably been in that schmancy rotating dessert case for a long time, but still. Cake shouldn't taste like that, even if it is vegan. Coffee here is good, too, and I only wish that our waiter was a little more on the ball so that I could have had more of it.
(3)
Andrea M.

Came here for the first time a few days ago on a weekday evening. It was a 30-minute wait for a party of two. The diner decor is cute and the servers are friendly. However, given the high Yelp ratings, I had expected more of the food. I ordered a build-your-own burger. The toppings (eggplant, portabellos, goat cheese) were great - but I think anything with goat cheese tastes amazing. The bun was unremarkable, and when I picked up the burger to take my first bite, the chipotle black bean patty was easily smushed into a pulp, oozing out past the sides of the bun. The arugula salad had a tasty, light vinaigrette, but there was nothing else to top off the greens. The red cabbage slaw was fine too, but nothing to write home about. My friend was disappointed by the onion rings that came with the Kendall burger. Her reaction to her (chickpea and mushroom patty) burger was ..."meh". Nevertheless, we did both finish our burgers and were happily full. The cakes at the front of the restaurant looked good, but we skipped dessert. Overall: if you happen to be in the Central Square area, jonesing for a cheap and filling vegetarian meal, Veggie Galaxy will do the trick. But don't expect imaginative options or anything that will knock your socks off.
(3)
Joy W.

BEST VEGAN BREAKFAST EVER. This is my go-to breakfast spot. The vegan eggs benedict is soooo good, as are the omelets, stuffed french toast, and taza chocolate pancakes. Not to mention THE DESSERTS. Just wow. I've had the chocolate milk shake, chocolate chip cookies, lemon meringue pie, boston cream pie (now I'm embarrassing myself) and it is all excellent and totally vegan! You can get real eggs and cheese, but no meat. That said, I've brought several carnivorous friends and family members here and they have all been very pleased. Service is always friendly and attentive - even on opening weekend when they were clearly slammed. Bonus points for the galaxy pin vending machine!
(5)
Beth M.

Yet another fantastic lunch option in the MIT area - I've been twice now and I am so very happy to have this place within 10 minutes walking distance of my office! I am a sucker for a place that will serve me breakfast anytime, and I am head over for the two omelets I've tried so far - one with chipotle black beans, roasted red pepper puree, jack cheese and an herbal corn apple salsa, and another with grilled leeks, goat cheese and mashed sweet potato with a balsamic glaze. Seriously. Those are nice combos for under $10. These people are not screwing around here. Every dish that comes sailing out of their immaculate open kitchen looks amazing. And nothing is greasy, even their tiny crispy hash browns. *And* they make their own ginger strawberry jam, which is delightful. The decor is cute: retro but not super kitschy, bright, cute and welcoming. The staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. One funny thing that happened is that the portion size grew from "perfectly-Beth-sized" to "I'm-fired-from-the-Clean-Plate-Club" in a matter of a week. Which some people will love! And I don't really mind that much. But jus' sayin! I got more toast and far more home fries on visit #2. Overall this places is aces. I was super happy to see that not everything is vegan because I'm soy intolerant - but there are plenty of things on the menu I can have...most things actually. So yay! Yay Veggie Galaxy! I will be back a million times.
(4)
Azalea K.

Veggie galaxy offers vegetarian diner food. I really like the black bean and chickpea veggie burgers but LOVE the veggie reuben and the veggie melt. The shakes are also delicious. This is definitely diner food that isnt calorie friendly. It appeals to my fellow veg friends and are other friends who love the fries and trans fats just like the rest of us. If you want veg food that will make you feel skinny and regular, then head to life alive.
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Kristine A.

I got an opportunity to go to Veggie Galaxy before they opened to the public since the Boston Vegetarian Society has nice connection to Adam who owns Veggie Planet. Their menu is really great & has some great items I can't wait to try. Since they serve breakfast all day long we started w/ stuffed french toast as an appetizer & it was melt in your mouth delicious. We got a Reuben sandwich & open face seitan sandwich which were also pretty good. If you're vegan make sure to get the Reuben w/out the cheese. Their desserts are also delicious & smaller portion so don't share, just get your own. The service could've been better although everyone was super friendly. The server messed up both our orders but hopefully these kinks will be worked out before they open.
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Rachael L.

Wow! This was ridiculously good. And, who doesn't love a good ol' diner, especially one that serves incredibly delicious vegetarian comfort food? It's much tastier than Zoe's or Pulse Cafe, which are other good local options, and the staff was really friendly and attentive. We're already desperately planning our return trip and have selected our next meals in advance. The beer-battered, house-smoked tofu was wonderfully like fish and chips and the seitan loaf was wonderfully unlike meat loaf. We also had an amazing slice of cake and left stuffed and thrilled with a great new addition to Central Square. Yay!
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Laura S.

I AM INTO VEGGIE GALAXY. As someone who is constantly on the lookout for good vegan food, I have to say I welcome this addition to the Veggie Restaurant family. I've been here twice, once for lunch to get a sandwich and once for brunch. Choose brunch. Choose brunch every time. It's what the diner is there for. The food is just better for brunch (or whenever you decide brunch is, since they serve it all day!) My sandwich was alright, but the stuffed french toast was AMAZING. I've also been here to get vegan sundaes (when my friends go to J.P. Licks and I get jealous). They're nothing special but hit the spot if you're looking for vegan ice cream in the area. Also, you can get the same delicious brownie made semi-famous at Veggie Planet (which I recommend). Also, why do they close so early? I would eat here at 1am in a drunken haze if that option were available to me. Go there. For brunch. Or brinner. Or whenever you want breakfast food.
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Derek D.

Completely one of a kind place( 50s diner but no meat) my ex veggie girlfriend (that is girlfriend who used to be a vegetarian) absolutely loved it, one of the best veggie places I have been to, and certainly a great fast food option for non carnivores.
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Pete C.

WOW, finally made it to this place. I tried the egg and cheese sandwich and the "regular" (not stuffed) french toast. Don't let the name fool you, that egg and cheese isn't some wimpy little English muffin deal you'd get elsewhere - it's a big SANDWICH (grilled cheese size) filled with eggs, cheese, garlic mayo and arugula. The garlic mayo and arugula definitely give it a lot more flavor than your average mceggwich. Adding tempeh bacon to it only sweetens the deal (warning for carnivores: tempeh bacon is nothing like real bacon,.. it does have its own great flavor though). The egg and cheese was finished off with homefries, probably the best I've had yet in Boston. I'm no homefries expert and I could see a fan of old timey "giant chunks of potato sitting on a cooktop for eons" style homefries not being down, but these were super clean, cut into tiny pieces, expertly spiced, and positively moreish! The french toast probably took second place of these two dishes, but still was good / worth ordering again... What really made that dish was the apple maple glaze clumped on top. Redistributing that around the french toast all but negated the need for syrup, though that was provided as well. I can't wait to try the stuffed french toast now, sounds even better! Sitting at the counter I got to see quite a few dishes going out, EVERYTHING looked great. It's also good to see the staff behind the counter working like mad and communicating well to get dishes out ASAP. I was a bit worried by someones previous comments that the staff here were mostly newcomers and not seasoned waiters/waitresses. I can't speak to the truth of that, and can't say for certain there won't be any growing pains as they move from being open 6 hours a day to 18 hours or whatever... but, right now it feels like there's lots of great, excited people working their asses off to run a great restaurant here.
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Jessica W.

Diners are pretty safe for vegetarians. At your ordinary diner, there's bound to be a couple of vegetarian-friendly items on the menu. Omelettes, pancakes, grilled cheese, maybe even a veggie burger. But in comes Veggie Galaxy, a diner where I can eat every single dish. Amazing. Apparently a lot of people are equally excited, because this place was hopping on a Tuesday night. The noise level was higher than I would've liked, but I won't begrudge them for attracting so much business. I tried a cup of the tomato-fennel soup which was one of the day's specials. It was chock full of vegetables, which was a definite plus. I ordered the club sandwich as well. Taste-wise, the sandwich was great: grilled tempeh, smoked tofu, pesto, garlic mayo, pickled onion. It could be improved in terms of execution. The bottom bread got soggy, and some toothpicks to hold the multiple layers together would have been really helpful. More napkins would have been good, too. I also got to try my friend's beer battered tofu that came with a good aioli, fries and slaw, which was delicious and far less messy. Our frappes were also good: Dad's Shake (chocolate and strawberry) for me, and Peanut Butter and Chocolate for him. Service was friendly, but it'd be good if they could work on pacing the orders better. Everything--the soup, the entrees, and the frappes--all came to our table at once, which was sort of overwhelming. We were too full for dessert but that glass case in the front looked fantastic. Next time!
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Julia L.

I heard wonderful things about my roommate about this place, so we decided to come on a weekday for brunch. It was pretty packed for a Monday, with a friendly diner feel. Me and my two friends all ordered eggs benedict, which was probably a mistake since it's just not the same without some sort of meat anyhow. But what was most disappointing was the Hollandaise sauce, which was mustardy rather than the rich, creamy taste I had been craving. The homefries were better, crispy and tiny, but the rosemary was a bit too overpowering. The only wow factor was the frappes (I tried strawberry banana, mocha, and zebra), and all of them were great. I think it was made of a coconut base, which was refreshing and not too heavy on the stomach. Wish I had ordered something as for the entree, but overall, we had a good time.
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Vegan Couple T.

This is definitely our favorite place for vegan breakfast. Honestly, Veggie Galaxy is one factor that would make it tough for us to ever move away from Boston. There are not too many excellent vegan friendly diners around and we haven't been to a better one in our travels. We typically order the Western Ave omelette (vegan) but I don't think we have ever been unhappy with anything there. Definitely save room for a slice of pie or cake. To our knowledge, they have the best and widest selection of vegan baked goods in the Boston area.
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Kristin N.

My only problem with Veggie Galaxy is their paper napkins are way too thin and small to handle such savory food. Love this place! The daily special grilled cheese is always great and...um...can I take a whole cake to go?
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Rani P.

it's out of this world.
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Maya S.

We ordered the tempeh sandwich and the onion rings on the side. Taste-wise it was just ok...way too bland imho. The ambiance is cool...but I'm not too sure I want to eat there again!
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Laura A.

I am *obsessed* with this place. I have been here at least once a week since a few weeks after it opened. As a vegetarian who isn't a huge fan of eggs and doesn't usually have many options at a typical brunch place, VG is heaven-sent! Although I have to say my favorite thing on the menu isn't breakfast, it's lunch -- the melt. It's pickled veggies and tofu and horseradish...YUM. On the negative side - I haven't found anything else entree-wise I like as much as the melt. I feel like the veggie burger is a little meh - mostly because the toppings are not that great (mostly cheeses). I would love regular sliced mushrooms (your only option is portabellos) or jalepenos or avocado or or or..the list goes on. Why the hell would I put brussels sprouts or black beans on top of my burger (two sides they offer)? THAT MAKES NO SENSE! And actually now that I'm writing this I don't think it comes with a pickle (no pickle with a burger? travesty!!) Same goes for the grilled cheese. I think what I like the least actually are the tomatoes they use here. I ordered a grilled cheese with tomato once and instead of getting a regular slice of tomato inside as expected there was a chunk of roasted tomato inside, flavored with I think fennel - not a pleasant taste and not one I'd expect in a grilled cheese sandwich. Same fennel sneak attack happened when I asked them to add tomato to a breakfast sandwich I ordered. NOT a fan. I really love the chocolate peanut butter frappe - how it's non-dairy, I have no idea, but it's super delicious. Oh and THE DESSERTS! non-dairy cheesecake. it's amazing. One last complaint - still giving 4 stars here to be generous (more like 3.5) and because I really want to support a veg-friendly place - but sometimes they can be a little consistent with the sides. I've gotten large scoops of potato salad and small scoops, sometimes the potatoes are hard and sometimes they're mushy - but by and large this place is great and I'm so glad it's open. I may be a little harsh with my review but it's only because they are *so close* to being a truly great place with some tweaks. p.s. what happened with their pre-opening signs promising they'd stay open late? i think they close at 10 on the weekends!
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Steven L.

it might because i was pleasantly surprised, but i really think the food at this place is really a step above. they themselves might be paranoid that food with only veggies strays towards blandness. the result is some of the best seasoned food i've had. seriously. how often is something too bland or too salty? i've been to veggie galaxy twice and both times the food was seasoned perfectly. they really take care to create flavors that are exciting for the palate. i love it that it's healthy too. definitely, one of my favorite places. one suggestion!! i'm short and the seats are made for tall people! wahhhh!!
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Marzipan and Cheffy-Pants G.

CP: "I'm not a vegetarian and i'll admit i was skeptical... but, i left full, happy and satisfied. the space is really fun, clean, modern, retro decor. comfy and roomy tables easily accommodate large parties while the center booths provide a slightly more intimate dining experience. all the food we enjoyed was well seasoned, perfectly portioned, flavorful, and well presented. a good value for the price. limited beer and wine choices but quality." Marzipan: "p.s. The ice cream is deeeelicious. p.p.s. We loved Matt. p.p.p.s Delicious gluten free dining."
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Jane C.

I've been here so many times with friends, you could call it our group hang-out place. Each time I've enjoyed the food here, although I tend to have pretty much the same thing every time I go :-P The Ruben or the BLT, ( - call me obsessive, if you must ;-) ) and these are great, pretty much every time. I wouldn't recommend the potato salad tho, as the potatoes are hard and undercooked every time I've chosen it, so better to go with the 'slaw. I also really like their sweets - Yum infact! They tend to have a nice selection and also sell full cakes should one need one for a birthday cake - call a day or so before tho. My only complaint is that every time I visit here I tend lose control, eat too much, (the portions are pretty large) and then feel huge for the rest of the week! As it's a diner, the food is great but not necessarily so healthy but it depends on what you order.
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Monica R.

Even as a non-veggie person, I really like veggie planet. We went here a couple of times for breakfast before we moved to MN, and we returned for a late dinner while we were back visiting last weekend. I split the tempeh bacon BLT (very tasty and the tomatoes were delicious even though winter tomatoes are usually terrible) and the Beer Battered House Smoked Tofu with a friend. The battered tofu was terrific. It was kind of like a veggie fish & chips and the smokyness was really delicious, with a beer batter crust that put most fish & chips I've had to shame. I also had a "Brown Cow" to drink - the coconut ice cream they use is tastier than most non-dairy ice creams I've had. Our service was prompt and friendly about splitting the check up between three seats.
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Katie W.

Veggie Galaxy's got it all - vegan whipped cream, tofu omelets, and cheery staff to boot! Ran into the manager in the bathroom, and she was just the nicest gal. Go here and enjoy your own slice of vegan/vegetarian heaven in the form of pie. Lots and lots of pie.
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Florin M.

I had the beet salad and a glazed seitan loaf and it was out of this world good. The service could be better, but the food makes up for it. I would recommend this place to all my vegan friends, it`s a MUST !
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Becca D.

Seriously. Amazing. My boyfriend loves diners and we both generally eat veggie, so this was quite a find as we rolled into Cambridge. We had the Memorial Drive omelette with homemade seitan chorizo and their very own pickled jalapenos, along with the vanilla nut vegan cream cheese-stuffed French toast, topped with strawberry basil sauce and pure maple syrup, which we continue to crave. Coffee was slightly more bitter than my own personal taste, but to each their own coffee preference (and with free refills it's hard to complain). Great character, friendly service, awesome experience.
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Elise R.

Update: they serve Daiya now as a cheese option.
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Lizzy B.

I was lucky enough to get to go to the soft opening I'd heard they were having. I was prepared to cut them some slack since I figured they'd need to get their routine down, but no slack needed cutting! They were totally on the ball. The service was perfect and extremely friendly, and the food was outstanding. The place has a cool diner vibe but more airy and open. You've got a lot to choose from on the menu, and I'm pretty sure they serve breakfast all day! Thank you!! They have a 'build your own burger' with a ton of different topping options. The hard thing is deciding. What I really appreciate is the fact that they make most of their ingredients in house...things such as their seitan, their applesauce, and their vegan mayonnaise. It's not store bought stuff! The desserts were even more incredible. We got peach pie which I don't even want to think about because it just makes me want some right now. It was made with fresh peaches and the crust was so light and flaky yet crispy...ok, must stop thinking about it until I can go there again. And the vegan blueberry cheesecake...unbelievable. Why didn't I get any to take home...why why why?? I will learn from this mistake. Anyhow, I can't wait to go back and try everything on their menu, most of which can be made vegan we were told. So psyched about this place!!
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Freya L.

Love the fact that the food is vegetarian or vegan and organic/local/cage-free/etc. Love the great service (I drink a lot of water so I need my refills, dang it!). I asked for a recommendation from our server, and she asked me what I liked before making a recommendation. I ended up getting the Brussels sprouts/portobello mushroom omelette based on her suggestion although I am pretty meh when it comes to Brussels sprouts. Yum! The toast was a little shiny with grease but maintained its balance of crispy and fluffy through the meal. The potatoes were INCREDIBLE. And the omelette was fabulous! Didn't need any salsa or ketchup to add to the flavor of that one. I think the only lackluster part of the meal was the environment. It is a very disconcerting experience walking into Veggie Galaxy to see that half the place looks like a '60s diner and the other half looks like an upscale dining establishment--and there is no dividing wall between the two. It should be one or the other.
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Rebecca P.

Vegan Heaven! I have been to Veggie Galaxy twice in the last two weeks. Great experiences both times. The service is good and I love the diner decor. I always loved diners, but it is tough to eat in them now that I have become a vegan. On my first visit, I had the Beer Battered Tofu. It was really good in a pub food kind of way. It was served with really tasty black pepper fries and red cabbage slaw. The real stand-out was the dessert, though. I still can't believe the lemon meringue pie was vegan. Seriously mind-blowing! On my second visit, I had the Reuben sandwich -- so great to have one of my favorite sandwiches veganized. I didn't notice the vegan cheese, though. Not sure if they left it off or if it just didn't have much flavor and I somehow missed it . . . The horseradish Russian mayo was hot but delish. It doesn't exactly create a true Reuben tasting sandwich, but it is still tasty. For dessert, I had a chocolate sundae. Yeah, a freakin chocolate sundae! Coconut "ice cream," Taza chocolate sauce, nuts and whipped coconut whipped cream. I love you, Veggie Galaxy! Just saying!
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D M.

I love Veggie Galaxy. I had a breakdown, tears and all, the first time I came here and the waitstaff let me have my meltdown with my friend and then came over when I had stopped. I came in again today and the waitstaff was again awesome and friendly. No public meltdowns this time around! Yay! I love their breakfasts here-awesome vegan or egg sandwiches, depending on what you want. I shared a piece of the "cheese"cake today with a bit of the strawberry and blueberry sauces, and they also put on a lemony glaze too. Sooo good. The vegan desserts are beautiful, and the taste didn't disappoint at all. Sometimes things can look to perfect and then the flavor doesn't match, but that certainly isn't the case with the vegan cheesecake! It also straight up tasted like the real deal. The menu features some great looking lunch options. My cohort ordered the Club, and ended up taking half home because it was so generous. It smelled of amazing pesto, and she loved it. I was sad I only ordered dessert today, along with an iced coffee, but I was restricted diet wise. Next time I'll come back for a cheat meal and get the amazing smelling onion rings that were taunting me from the open kitchen as we sat at the counter. The staff also seems great about subbing and being flexible based on dietary needs. If you want something a little different, like diners and diner fare, or are a meat free person, then you'll love this place!
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Mister Chub S.

Veggie Galaxy's the bomb dig. Yes, the food is very good and made with local ingredients. But Veggie Galaxy is great beyond its food. The employees are friendly and make you feel that they genuinely want you to have a good meal. I've never felt rushed even if there has been a line at the door. There's an open kitchen and people look happy to be there- this is not the norm in most kitchens. It's got a hip diner feel with fun, creative diner food. The menu is always changing (especially the dessert menu) but if you "like" them on Facebook they'll keep you updated as to what new things they've got.
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Nathaniel D.

If your a vegan / vegetarian it offers good options . I got a great salad with spinach and almonds and as my main meal a vegan salad(think like tuna) on bread. It was great I had the option of 2 kinds of vegan cheese compared to every other restaurant where there is none. a diner atmosphere somewhat hustly bustly . The waitstaff was friendly and knowledgeable . will be back for dinner !
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Veronica T.

Vegan and love it, EXCEPT before closing. Do not go even an hour before closing. Tonight we got shafted: - flavorless mac and cheese - tiny dessert serving ($6 for about an inch and half wide cheesecake) - server didn't pay attention to us at all even though we made sure to already know what we wanted to order and ate quickly The prices at Veggie Galaxy are super reasonable compared to the flavorless vegan food in the Boston/Cambridge/etc area. However, tonight was possibly the worst meal I've had in a month.
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Wendy F.

A vegan-friendly diner!? My dreams have come true. After a botched attempt at visiting The Pulse Cafe which had closed, we decided to visit Veggie Galaxy as it was on our way home. It was a COLD day and we ended up parking blocks away. We arrived a little bit after 3 PM only to find out that the kitchen had closed. Usually this would be reason for me to never return. However, the menu was too appealing. On my next visit, the kitchen was open and I dined on Vegan Stuffed French Toast, a Tofu Egg, and a Chocolate Frappe. The Egg by itself left a lot to be desired but probably works better when loaded up with veggies/other toppings. The rest of my meal was delicious. My friend had a Kendall Square Mushroom Chickpea Burger and Pecan Pie for dessert. This non-veggie friend was happy with his food :) My only complaint was when I tried to order a side of Homefries, I was informed that the kitchen was closed. Again, it was 3. (The bakery at the front of the restaurant remains open at this time).Since my meal was so good, I decided to overlook this annoyance. After thoroughly investigating the menu on the visit, I knew exactly what I would get once I returned another time for dinner: Vegan Baked Mac and Cheese and a Banana Split! And return I did. My Mac and Cheese came with an added veggie option (eggplant, leeks, and peas). Although I never liked anything added to my mac and cheese when I used to eat the real thing, I tried it. I still prefer it additive-free, but the veggies worked. Needless to say, my Banana Split was to-die-for! Exactly as I remember. The non-veggie bf ordered a Cambridge Street Omelet and said it was the best omelet he had ever had (real eggs in this one). On the way to the bathroom (which includes environmentally-friendly toilets), I shamelessly eyed other guests' meals which looked equally appetizing. I can't wait to return and try out other menu items!
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Suncear S.

I was excited to hear about this place since there doesn't seem to be many vegetarian/vegan-specific restaurants to choose from in the Boston area. I was even more excited when I read that it was "diner-like." Breakfast is served all day and you can choose a "burger" named after Cambridge neighborhoods or build your own. The "burger" was a choice of black bean or mushroom chick pea. My mother chose the former and I, the latter. The items to add to the burger were delightfully unique: sweet potato mash, tarragon pesto, purple cabbage slaw (which is also a side choice), corn and apple salsa or roasted eggplant. I opted for the tarragon pesto, cheddar cheese (which can be vegan) and the slaw. The burger was hearty and tasted delish. The only thing that would have made it better would have been a mutli-grain bun. My mother loved her burger as well. I wished the onion rings were something to rave about; they were too greasy and had too much batter. I saved 1/2 my burger for later just so I could have a slice of carrot cake from the vegan bakery. It was fantastic! I had traces of beets and the frosting was lemony and not too sweet. Initially, I was going to stop in and just get a sandwich to-go since my mother was with me and said she wasn't really hungry. She took a look at the menu and changed her mind. That's the beauty of this place - it's vegetarian comfort food that looks and sounds appetizing to anyone.
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Michelle S.

As long-time vegetarians, my fiancee and I have been looking for a place like Veggie Galaxy for years. Comfortable, a little bit hipster, but not so over-the-top crunchy that I feel like I need to be wearing hemp shoes (I'm looking at you, Life Alive). Since Veggie Galaxy has opened we've been there about 4 times and never ordered the same thing twice. At peak weekend hours you definitely should be prepared to wait at least half an hour, especially if you have more than two people in your party. There have been some hits and a few misses, but overall we're pretty happy with the place. And now on to the food... The Goods: Black pepper biscuit - Oh my god amazing. I don't normally like biscuits much but this changed my mind completely. It was warm, flaky, and not too heavy. Seitan chorizo - I really liked the chorizo, which was in patties and has a nice balance of spices. The fiancee isn't much of a seitan fan so she didn't like it. The club sandwich - One of the best items we've ordered at Veggie Galaxy. The balance between all the different components was perfect. Sauteed chard - Again, I'm not usually a huge chard fan but this is perfect Sweet potato mash - It's hard to go wrong with smooth mashed sweet potatoes and spices Roasted garlic mashed potatoes - It's even harder to go wrong here. The mashed potatoes were smooth and delicious Central Square mushroom chickpea burger - Not quite as good as I wanted it to be but still a respectable veggie burger. The balsamic roasted tomato on the sandwich was cold, which I wasn't expecting. I think it would have been better warm. Apple crumb pie - The crumb topping was awesome and the apples weren't cooked-to-death, which was definitely nice. Loose tea - Tasty and comes in an adorable tea pot Boylan's sodas The mediocre: The BLT - When we ordered the BLT, the tempeh bacon was in really thick slices that were not at all bacon-line. When we ordered the club in a later visit the tempeh bacon was sliced thinner and tasted much better, so maybe they've fixed this issue. I think we got the BLT on the first day Veggie Galaxy was open so I'll give them a break here. Glazed seitan loaf - It was more of a mound than a loaf, and the flavor was a little bit weird. Most objectionably, the center of the seitan "loaf" was cold. Vegetable pot pie - Instead of having a topping like a normal pot pie, there were three big slabs of smoked tofu over the top of the pot pie filling. I'm a tofu fan but this was just too much tofu. I wish it had been some of those delicious mashed potatoes instead. In terms of the filling, it was very heavy on sweet potatoes and the gravy wasn't that great of a texture or flavor. The Bads: Beer battered onion rings - I love onion rings and deep fried food in general but these were so greasy that they were almost inedible. There was a pool of grease at the bottom of the plate. The batter was tasty but the oil just killed the whole dish. Beer battered house smoked tofu - Again, the batter was tasty, the smoked tofu was okay, but it was way too greasy. Even with the caper dill aoli (which was basically a tasty tartar sauce) it was kind of bland and one note. Sweet potato carrot cupcake - I've been baking vegan food years and I know that vegan cupcakes can be great, but this one was not. The texture was way too chewy and it just tasted flat. The frosting wasn't that great either. It was a small cupcake but we still didn't finish it.
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Corydon S.

My girlfriend is allergic to eggs, rice, and chocolate among other things, which makes going out for dessert nearly impossible. If something does not have eggs in it, it's bound to contain chocolate or rice. So when I heard of Veggie Galaxy I figured we had to check it out. After having the person working the counter read us all the ingredients we were pleased to find out the she could at both of the desserts we selected. I got the Coconut Citrus Layer Cake and she got the Mile High Lemon Meringue Pie. We got our order to go and headed to the river to enjoy our vegan treats. I enjoyed my cake, it was very good in fact. My GF enjoyed her pie, but she noticed it deflated slightly in transit. I would come back here, at the very least for a birthday cake.
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Adam P.

My Southwestern salad, and the reuben that I sampled were quite tasty. However, the service was really poor. It took 20 minutes for us to be seated, even though three booths were empty. Food was not served for a half hour, and our water was not refilled. Overall, while the food was good, the service was not. This place is great for vegetarians, and might be a better choice on a week day than on a weekend.
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David S.

For a veal, lamb, bacon eating dude I was pleasantly surprised! We did a late night pop in for desert & coffee. Ordered the Chocolate Cherry Cheese Cake & the Boston Cream Pie. Both were decadent, lush & titillating. Only after my first bite did find out they were vegan...could have fooled me because the flavors were deep & rich & creamy...not what I would have expected! Defiantly want more!
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Dana B.

Daughter & I had a great lunch at Veggie Galaxy today. After hearing about it for months, we finally made the trek into Cambridge. Great vibe and delicious food. The bread on my club sandwich was a little soggy from the tomato and pesto, but it didn't matter. The flavor combo was great. Incredible french fries. Attentive service, and you don't have to wait for your server - anyone who passes by will make sure you've got everything you want. Chai soy latte was heavenly, and the Taza chocolate pudding dessert was the perfect topper. Portions very large; I brought more than half my lunch home for leftovers. My only criticism - they are very slow to turn tables. We arrived at 1 p.m., and our "25-min. wait" turned into 35 min., despite a couple of booths being clear most of the time. Also, other patrons who seemed to arrive after we did got seated before us. It might have been my hungry, cranky imagination, but it was annoying. Once seated, everything was great.
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Kathy M.

OMG, while neither a vegan or vegetarian I loved this place. service could be improved but food is fantastic!!
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Bootz B.

i've eaten here several times and have mostly gotten breakfast food. at first, we thought it was pretty great. it was exciting for us to find another vegetarian restaurant to eat at - since sadly and surprisingly, it is hard to find them in cambridge. after the last time though, i think my love affair is officially over. the food just all tastes exactly the same. there really isnt a lot of imagination or compelling or different flavors going on. i've had much tastier and fufilling vegetarian food ouside of boston which would really put veggie galaxy to shame.
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Angela H.

Veggie Galaxy is great and all, but the menu is focused mostly on turning meat into non-meat foods. For example, tempeh bacon, tofu egg, seitan meatloaf? Even if it tastes good, I don't think great vegetarian food necessarily has to be this way. Sure, it's supposed to be a diner, so why shouldn't there be eggs and "bacon" on the menu? But almost everything on the menu is some form of imitation meat. And while the food is decent for what it is, it lacks creativity. Severely. I know this because I live with a strict herbivore, and among all the foods we've cooked at home together, we've never had to turn to "fake" meat to satisfy our appetites. I myself, however, am not a vegan, but I tried a tofu egg omelet ("Cambridge Street" for $8.95) just to see what it was like. It tasted and smelled like egg, and it was actually pretty good. I will admit they do a good job at taking vegan ingredients to mimic lots of things a vegan would otherwise never eat. My partner had a "burger", or more precisely a chickpea burger ("Central Square" for $8.95). He said it tasted more like a falafel. Therein lies the problem (or a potential solution?), at least for me. Why not just put delicious falafel sandwiches on the menu instead of trying to make everything taste like meat? For dessert, we shared a banana cream pie. It wasn't the best dessert I've had, but wasn't the worst. I give it 3 stars because it really is just what it is --not great, not bad. I do realize that for a diner, you can't expect too much, and sometimes, that's just fine.
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Rob C.

Veggie Planet had long been one of my favorite restaurants in Cambridge, selling great vegetarian food, either as simple rice dishes or (vegan available) flat bread pizza, so when I heard they were opening up a diner style vegetarian restaurant in Cambridge I was pretty excited. Veggie Galaxy, however, far exceeded my expectations. They have great (vegan available) omelets served all day, great sandwiches and burgers and a great selection of vegan desserts. Lately my guiltiest pleasure here though, has been the frappe. i go for chocolate, but that's just me.
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Paprika F.

I'm not even a vegetarian ... but this place is excellent. I actually wanted to go in because I thought the diner atmosphere was cute. The place looks like an episode of "Happy Days," only the Fonz is a vegan. The staff is even as chipper as the cast of "Happy Days"! As for the food, it was tasty. I had the mac and cheese, which was decadent. We sat at the bar, so we could see all the food prep, and each dish that hit the counter looked delicious. (Even the seitan-based stuff, which usually looks like a pile of you-know-what when not prepared by people who know what they are doing.) One star off because my dining companion had the pot pie. He liked the smoky tofu, but there weren't a lot of vegetables in the dish, which was a little strange given that the restaurant is named "Veggie Planet." Other than that, this is a tasty place whether you're veggie or not.
(4)
Taja R.

I ate here with a party back in February, and I totally forgot to post this review. So, here goes. I'll start this by saying this restaurant is fairly new, and this was the first large party that they had to handle, but there was no excuse for what happened that night. A pre-meal meeting and some planning could have saved this event. Service - Friendly, but not organized...at all. When we (my fiancee and I) arrived, we were promptly greeted, led to the party, and given a menu. Only a few people were there, but as more people began to trickle in, the staff soon realized there would be more guests to come and attempted to accommodate. They knew well in advance that we were coming...I'm talking a couple of weeks. I'm wondering if either they were given a smaller RSVP count or if they didn't expect everyone to show, or if they weren't ready for the amount of people. You can tell this was their first time handling a party, because they rearranged seating several times and made some mind-boggling logistics choices that separated some people from the party altogether, and almost had the guest of honor (GOH) sitting with his back to half of the party. Having been a server, I suggested the GOH be seated at the end facing everyone. Problem solved. Anyway, we ordered onion rings, fries, and a few frappes as appetizers. No joke, it took over 30 min. for us to get what we ordered, and when it finally did arrive, it arrived in stages, so the frappes arrived 15 minutes after the apps. The apps were only being shared by 3 people, if that! So it's not like it was a lot of food! We watched other tables around us getting drinks, before we got one of ours. Speaking of drinks, my guess is that they don't teach the 50/50 rule here, because one of the servers definitely picked up my water glass by the rim...where my mouth goes. O.O I was mortified, and refused to drink from that cup anymore. I've seen first-hand, behind the scenes what some servers do with their hands, and it's not pretty. Anyway... We then scrambled to order our entrees to avoid another wait. Good luck tracking down the servers to do this. There were a bunch of random servers (no-name basis) working with us, and there was no rhyme or reason to when they actually started taking orders. In addition there was no rhyme or reason when it came to serving the food. Food was usually auctioned off and sent to the wrong tables. No one knew who ordered what. There was clearly no table number or seat number system. Food often arrived at the table with each person waiting almost 5 minutes until the person next to them got their food, even when they ordered at the same time. We then noticed that other tables in our party were getting their entrees! When did they start taking entree orders?! My table ended up being the first group in the party to arrive and the last in the party to actually get their entrees. My fiancee and I ordered their veggie burger, Black Bean and their Chickpea Burgers. It took 40 min. for these 2 burgers to hit the table. They're beans! Not meat that needs to be well-cooked...BEANS! Five other people in our party ordered their mac/cheese when I ordered, and it took them 30 minutes also. My fiance got his food last, 30 min after EVERYONE, because the kitchen messed up, and kept coming back promising "2 more minutes". They took it off the bill (which they couldn't split, not even by tables), we wrapped it up, and left. By that time, we were ready to leave anyway. The whole situation was VERY UNCOMFORTABLE. Food - After looking at the menu, we ordered fries and onion rings, as there were no appetizer choices on the menu. The onion rings and fries that we ordered for apps were delicious. The onion rings were a bit oily, but they were huge and they were served with a house-made ketchup, which was also hearty and delicious. The fries had some sea salt and rosemary sprinkled over it, which made them very aromatic and added a nice effect. The frappes were delicious, though! Thick and tasty, and they gave you lots of it! I'd come back for that! The veggie burgers that we ordered had delicious toppings that were selected from a sizable list of options, but that's all that was that good. The buns were good, but the burgers themselves were like paste! They mushed out when you bit into them. According to them, this is why it took my fiancee's food 45 minutes, because supposedly, the burger kept falling apart on the grill. FOR REALZ! This is what you guys do, you make veggie burgers. How do you ruin your own specialty?! 45 minutes, though?! For all that mushy consistency, it wasn't even worth the wait! Prices: Good. You can eat well for under $20. That would keep me coming back. I might come back one day, but never with more than one other person.
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Mike M.

Delicious! I've been here more than once - first time was just for dessert, second time for dinner. I intend to go for a third time and beyond...some of the specials they have sound great, plus I would love to try their breakfast items. It's a nice space - very much like a classic diner, with booths of varying size and bar seating available as well. Waitstaff is on their game as well (though I will say the second time I ate here, the personality and manner of the waitress didn't exactly scream "Veggie Galaxy" to me...didn't detract from my experience; I'm just sayin'!) I had what I believe was the Kendall Square burger on a mushroom chickpea patty. Every individual part of it was delicious - the onion rings huge and flavorful, the garlic mayo tasty, the arugula nicely-dressed with something, the patty took all the flavors well - though the sheer size of the complete burger made it difficult to eat. Somehow, I managed though :) Also, I'm not typically a coleslaw guy, but this came with a killer red cabbage slaw. I forgot to ask for cheese, but they do make their own vegan cheese on the premises, which gets cool points from me. If you just have a sweet tooth, it's worth coming here for dessert alone. The first time, I went with three others, and I shared their vegan cheesecake with someone - convincingly cheesecakey! Also, when another friend ordered a slice of lemon meringue pie, the waiter mistakenly brought us two and, when he learned of his error, gave us the extra slice on the house. The BEST lemon meringue pie I've ever had, bar none. On a subsequent visit my girlfriend and I shared a hot fudge sundae and were pleased with the coconut-based "ice cream," not to mention the taza hot fudge and the coconut-based "whipped cream." We got strawberry and chocolate, and chocolate is the clear winner here. I wish there were more restaurants like this in places outside of Cambridge. It's actually pretty funny; just picture the types of people that would eat at a place called "Veggie Galaxy" in Central Square, and then you walk in and there they are!
(5)
Ariel L.

I loved this place!! As a vegetarian who is used to only having the pasta option available on the menu, I was in heaven with all the different meals to try here. I brought my raw-steak meat loving Boyfriend with me, and he actually quite enjoyed it as well. When I first walked in I was amazed at how many waitresses/waiters were staffed, but by the time we had finished our meal almost every table was taken (and this was on a Tuesday!) I ordered the club sandwich, and the variety of flavors on the rye bread were perfect. BF got the Mac and Cheese, and was very pleased with his choice. We didn't stay for dessert, but I will definitely be coming back to this place!
(4)
Alex D.

I love this place. The servers are very knowledgable, attentive, nice, fast. Anyway, I went for an early lunch at around 11 a.m. on Saturday morning and had no problem getting a table. I had the TLT on GF bread with the potato salad. By far the BEST sandwich I have ever eaten. I'm dreaming about it right now!!
(5)
Oslo H.

Of course it is great that it is a vegetarian diner. It is weird they charge more for vegan 'eggs' instead of chicken eggs. It reads as encouraging egg eating instead of veganism. It's truly annoying that they make a substantial upcharge for gluten-free bread - something like twenty-five cents seems reasonable, but $2.00?! The staff could be better educated about what gluten-free means. [Q: "Do you have any gluten-free beer?" A: "All our beer is gluten-free." (uh, no, none of it is.)]
(3)
Tara T.

This place is pretty good for a vegetarian/vegan place, but I find it a tad pricey, especially compared to its sister restaurant, Veggie Planet. Perhaps it's because of my Asian upbringing, but I prefer the rice bowls aspect of Veggie Planet over the burgers/sandwiches of Veggie Galaxy. Got the glazed seitan ($11.95) last night and although it filled my tummy, I was underwhelmed. The seitan was blackened on the outside but crumbly on the inside, and a little too sour for my tastes. (Does anyone else find that vegetarian food too often errs on the side of sauciness/tartness to compensate for lack of natural "meat" flavor?) The creamed yams were sweet and tasty, and the swiss chard was good as well. A nice hot meal, but nothing mind-blowing. The baked tofu looked middling to decent as well, served on a bed of red cabbage and nicely fried fries. The fries were really good as was the aioli, so perhaps that's a better bet?
(3)
David X.

The emperor has no clothes. I hate this place. I hate it with a passion. There is so much wrong with this place, and so much that is so easy to fix, that it particularly irks me that the place is so horrible. I guess we should start with the basics. The atmosphere for the most part is cool, except for the fact that they put couples in the couple-ghetto near the bathroom, with tables so close together, it might as well just be one long table. So right off the bat, I know that unless I come with a group, I will in all likelihood get squished between strangers and the toilet. Hell, the other day I came in early, ALL the booths were empty, and they still sat me next to the toilet. The waiter said they are required by their boss to fill these seats first. Next, when I think Veggie Galaxy (before eating here), I think something like Life Alive except with an atmosphere and seating options that are not unbearable. That means the choice between a dozen healthy salads, with fresh squeezed vegetable or fruit juice. But no, you won't find that here. In the unlikely event they offer you a vegetable, I guarantee it is deep fried. This week's vegetable special was deep-fried cauliflower with kung pao sauce. Indeed, take any non-meat ingredient - tofu, seitan, vegetables, etc, and you can be sure they deep fry it here. And then it's drowned in sauce. And if you don't want something deep fried, well, there are always their star attractions - a choice between a black bean burger and a chickpea burger. I eat, without exaggeration, at east 100 veggie burgers a year. I've had all types, all brands, eaten them in dozens of restaurants (even burger king offers veggie burgers now!), and without a doubt, these are the two most disgusting burgers I have ever had. The chickpea burger is so dry, it might as well be chalk. It just falls apart if you have the unfortunate need to eat it. The black bean is just mush. And they put them both on super-size rolls so that you are essentially eating a loaf of bread with dirt or mud stuck in it. Their salad options are three. Just three. Plain salad. Beet Salad. And something in between. Jeez, just steal life alive's salad menu. So their tiny menu gives you the option of two burgers, three salads, a few seitan sandwiches which we won't even discuss, and maybe 5 dinner specials. One option is beer battered tofu. Might as well drink a bottle of crisco, it is so oily. Another option is seitan cutlet, breaded and deep-fried. Which leads to another weird thing about this place. On the foods that are at least passable, they always seem to go the extra mile to add something to it that will make you barf. The deep-fried tofu for example should come with either vinegar or tartar sauce (since they seem to be trying to emulate fish n chips) but instead they put on some rancid heavy orange cream sauce that destroys it. The seitan came with bright yellow bernaise sauce - some lemon cream cheese dreck. An ocean of it no less. If it didnt have the bernaise sauce, I could have at least choked it down without vomiting. Hell, at least offer the option to put it on the side!! And why don't they offer vegetable sandwiches? Even Cafe Kiraz offers vegetable only sandwiches or roll-ups. I kid you not. We came here for a healthy meal and after dinner, we decided to just eat at mcdonalds because it at least tasted half-way acceptable and wasn't as bad for us. Seriously! A vegetarian restaurant where the food is not only unhealthy but it doesnt taste good! What makes this all so infuriating is that it is owned by the same folks that own Veggie Planet in Harvard Square! That place is amazing! That place is perfect! How can people operate such a great restaurant offer such a dismal appalling menu here??! Note to owners: I'll make you a deal. Offer at least a couple of things from the VP menu and I'll raise my rating to 5 stars. Because I WANT to love this place. I am your target audience. And I am baffled by the mass psychosis of all these Yelp reviews. I can only surmise that they are all really good reviews here because people are sheep and they figure even though the food is gross, it must be good and they just don't know better, since vegetarianism is cool and trendy. I will say some nice things though. The frappes are great even though they could easily kill a diabetic. And the french fries are perfect. Probably the best I've had anywhere. They are fresh, and crunchy with lots of broken tiny bits that are particularly crunchy. Just perfect. Anyway, I get you're a diner, but could you please try to offer SOMETHING at least passably healthy? Like why don't you invest in a grill so everything doesnt have to be deep-fried? Grilled vegetables and tofu taste good too! And please, learn that a burger should be moist but also have texture. Hell, sell morningstar burgers if you have to. Just dump those montrosities you're serving now.
(1)
Jenna K.

The soy lattes are delicious. I don't recommend the Tofu Omelette; it is basically a dry yellow pancake stuffed with vegetables.
(3)
Coco P.

As a relatively new vegetarian (6+ months), trying to be vegan but cheese keeps sneaking in, I was excited to try Veggie Galaxy. I ordered the soup of the day, a spicy lentil and chickpea (YUM) and the greek salad, which was also yummy, even without the feta cheese! The produce is super fresh and delicious. We got vegan shakes for dessert. I had the chocolate-peanut butter. Let me tell you, never in a million years would you have known it was vegan. It was fantastic!! Give it a try! Plenty of options, whether you are vegan or vegetarian, that's for sure!!
(5)
Karen B.

I am so glad this place opened up in Central! My boyfriend and I went here last weekend... usually we split our entrees because we are sharers, but we both had to get the Harvard Square veggie burger. I can't even remember what was in the burger but it was so inventive and delicious. I also really liked the potato salad (not super mayonaise-y like most potato salads) and the arugula on the side of the burger. For dessert we got a slice of chocolate cream pie. It was a smallish portion but I like that when it comes to desserts. Tip: They serve beer and wine but it's not on the menu so just ask your server. Overall very good food and friendly service! I can't wait to go back for breakfast.
(4)
Holly R.

This place is great! Its diner but modern style makes it a cool place to hang out and the food is amazing. The open kitchen with bar style seating allows you to see everything they are doing. The menu is awesome, and they serve breakfast all day. The food is always really fresh. I'm not vegetarian but I love vegetarian meals just as much at ones that aren't and I think this is a great place to have in Cambridge. Prices are fair. Check it out!
(5)
Drew M.

Great vegan breakfast sandwiches and veggie burgers (try the mushroom base). I'll put this in a separate sentence because it warrants isolation - THE DESSERT IS SO GOOD IT MAKES ME CRY. This is a life saver for anyone with a vegan diet. The prices are high, but if that's what they need to charge to keep themselves in business, I'll pay it. The waitstaff is usually very nice, but once in a great while (maybe 5% of the time) you get a waiter or waitress that gives off a "hipper than though" vibe, but again, it's very rare. For the most part, it's very kid-friendly as the wait times are usually slim to none, and there is enough space for everyone. They hardly ever remember to give you paper and crayons, but just ask. Great music too.
(4)
S X.

We went in to Veggie Galaxy and were pretty overall pleased. There was a wait, but since we were willing to sit at the bar, we got seated within 10 minutes on a Friday night at dinnertime- pretty impressive. The service was ok- it was crazy busy, so we gave her a little slack. She wasn't around a ton, but, like I said, it was really busy and she was there when we needed her. We actually enjoyed sitting at the bar- it was fun to watch the guys cooking up the stuff we didn't order. The food: We weren't super hungry, so we decided to share a black bean burger and ordered a side of fries with it (it came with an unremarkable cole slaw). It was fine. It wasn't anything exceptional in either direction - a little lacking in texture, but not too much to still enjoy more or less. It was about 10 dollars though, which considering the unremarkableness, is a little steep. The fries were a little disappointing - they were really greasy and the after the top layer on the plate, were so broken up and over-greasy they weren't really edible. They are sprinkled with parsley, which is a nice, fresh counterbalance, but like I said, they need to work on the greasy issue. In all, the food showed promise- I watched several dishes go out that looked awesome. I'm hoping to get back for the breakfast menu soon. I'm eager to try the other items as well. So, while the black bean burger and overly greasy fries knocked this down a star, I'm optimistic that other dishes might bring me to do a follow up. Definitely worth going for vegetarians and non-veg's will enjoy the classic flavors too.
(4)
P. J.

The food here is consistently delicious, fresh, and (depending on what you order) healthy. Several reviewers have mentioned the lemon meringue pie. Lemon meringue pie is one of my all-time favorite desserts, and I have to agree with another reviewer that VG's lemon meringue pie is the best I have ever had -- vegan or otherwise. I'm not a vegetarian, but I think the chickpea & mushroom burgers are terrific. I recommend getting caramelized onions as a topping. The butternut squash soup (when they have it) is amazing. Four stars rather than five because the sandwiches are slightly pricey, and the place can get VERY crowded on weekends. The food itself is excellent.
(4)
Erica C.

I am first and foremost Gluten free. I often find it difficult to find a unique meal that is, well unique and Gluten free. I found one! Veggie galaxy boasts about catering to vegetarians and vegans, but they equally cater to the gluten free population. I had eggs Benedict on gluten free bread...it was most amazing. The different ingredients were definitely unique! Go to veggie galaxy gluten free or not...you won't regret it!
(5)
Clare D.

Great vegetarian/vegan diner. We had a group of 9 and got seated in the large booth up front fairly quickly on a Friday night. Every order was done correctly and the food came out fairly quickly. Our server was jolly and helpful and made sure he had everything straight for us. The mac and cheese was great and I could have had it with vegan cheese if I'd wanted. One issue was that the beer list wasn't written down (at least that we were given) so when our server told us what the options were he didn't mention the prices. I ordered a 22oz of Pretty Things Jack Dor which turned out to be $12, a ridiculous price. All the other beers seemed to be $5-$6. Overall it was a great experience and I'll be back for sure.
(4)
Kristin n.

i love the stuffed french toast!! even my non-vegan friends love the food.
(5)
Jacqueline D.

I wanted to love Veggie Galaxy so badly. However I'm writing this twelve hours after eating there and my boyfriend and I find ourselves with killer stomach aches. When I informed my waitress that I'm allergic to nutritional yeast and asked for recommendations for what was safe, she seemed annoyed. I got the BLT and it was alright; the tempeh was too artificially smokey, the lettuce was awkwardly cut and the small tomatoes kept falling out of the sandwich. It was messy and awkward to eat, but at least the sides were really good. I'm not sure if I'll be going back to Veggie Galaxy.
(3)
Abbe N.

This place is amazing! My friend and I went about a few days after they opened and we were seated instantly. The waiters and waitresses were extremely nice and very helpful and the food was to die for. I had a vegan reuben, brown cow (like a root beer float) and split a plate of fries with my friend while she ordered the stuffed french toast. Both of us couldn't get over how amazing the food was but I'm a sucker for diner food. We also thought the decor was spot on and very tasteful. We also stopped by the bakery before we left and picked up a double chocolate cupcake and a slice of Boston cream cake. Again, the staff was amazing and the baked goods were some of the best vegan baked goods that I've ever had. I will be getting more Boston cream cake!
(5)
Kimberly H.

I went here when they first opened. I am vegan but I also have a gluten allergy. I ordered the grilled cheese on gluten free bread and tomato soup. The bread was still half frozen and the cheese was some sort of neon liquidy thing. The soup was good with the frozen, liquidy mess I had. The waiter was super friendly and nice. I wish they had some moregluten free options or would atleast change their vegan cheese option, there's Daiya these days and it's the best stuff out there. It's mostly unhealthy dinner-ish food, a vegetarian will most likely enjoy eating here before they head to a local show next door..
(2)
Emily A.

Had the vegan omlette here. It was really good with delicious potatoes on the side. I'd love to return to try some more items on the menu! Vegan milkshake was also yummy!
(4)
Jeannie B.

Okay, start with dessert. Hands-down the best desserts in town, period. And, it turns out they're all vegan. Who would have guessed? Their pastry chef can make vegan pudding, meringue, chocolate cream pie that would fool anyone, any time. I keep going back for the sweet potato carrot cake with cream cheese frosting. it's like the best possible combination of carrot cake and pumpkin bread, with a few shredded beets in it for awesome festive color. There's even a garnish of beet slices arranged to look like rose petals! If that sounds too weird, they have normal stuff like chocolate cake too, and really good cookies. The staff is sooo friendly and it's clear people are really happy working there. Service is fast and the atmosphere is completely charming retro-diner. This place is a total boon for vegetarians, a chance to have classic diner food without the meat. I brought a veggie friend here for his birthday and he was beyond delighted to have so many choices. I'm an omnivore myself, and I think the food is great. They're not trying to fool you into thinking you're eating meat -- they have their own twist on it using tofu, tempeh, etc. that is inspired by meat dishes, but actually works in a way that doesn't feel like fake food. As for breakfast, their omelet concoctions are amazing. They also have a "corned beef hash" made from seitan chorizo that I haven't tried yet, but it's next on my list! Oh -- and if you get addicted to their desserts like I have -- you can just walk in and buy them at the counter, any time. No mess, no fuss. :-)
(5)
Daniel M.

They deserve the high ratings. Good service, fantastic food, friendly diner vibe. I had the veggie eggs benedict.... Holy cow it was fantastic. Prices are reasonable... For two people eating with coffee... probably about $30 out the door. Its busy, so that might be a deterrent. Great place that I really enjoyed. Even us meat eaters can find a delicious breakfast here.
(5)
Molly L.

So good! Vegan diner food heeeeavennn. All their hashes = amazing.
(5)
Chrysanthe P.

Ate here for the first time tonight even though I work just down the street. I got the chipotle black bean burger with goat cheese, terragon pesto, and brussels sprouts with the red cabbage slaw on the side. It was delicious and so so satisfying. Their desserts looked really good and I was tempted to share their sweet potato carrot cake with my friend, but we were too full after our meal! Just something else to look forward to next time (and there will be a next time).
(5)
Rachel W.

Anything on the menu can be made vegan. Everything was so delicious too. Prices are reasonable, staff is nice, and food is great. On our visit to MA, we went here no fewer than 12 times in 3 weeks. It was THAT good! Service can be slow, but it was well worth the wait.
(5)
Rachel G.

I had the black bean burger and it was decent. Nothing amazing though. It didn't have a ton of flavor and the burger was mushy. The onion rings were fantastic though, really liked that. Also their coleslaw was delicious! My wife had a tempeh sandwich and the tempeh slices were WAY too thick.
(3)
Matthew S.

Holy crap. I'm not vegan, nor vegetarian. I've actually only disliked one vegan/vegetarian place I've ever gone to so maybe I should stop saying that at the start of every review I do for one of these veg joints. The place is immaculately clean, it feels like a large diner. The cooking area is open so you can watch them make your food. The deserts that are spinning in one of those captivating rotating cases looked delicious, and added to the ambiance. The staff was super friendly. I got the Cambridge Street omelet.; eggs (obviously), chipotle black beans (BILLY MAYS HERE!), red peppers, and pepperjack cheese. It came with a side of chopped up potatoes, and garnished with granny smith apple cubes (it worked, trust me), toast, and I got strawberry & ginger jam. I'll say it again: Holy crap. Best omelet I've ever had. Not like "wow this is really good', more like I took one bite and almost cried from joy that such a miserable human being like myself could have something so delicious jammed in his mouth. For dessert I split a banana split with my date (yes I'm calling you my date and not my girlfriend because I know you read these and it just pisses you off more. I delight in torturing you because I love you ) and a chocolate frappe. The frappe was made with coconut milk & chocolate soy ice cream, the split was soy ice cream as well, chocolate again. Probably the best frappe I've ever had, and the best banana split. For reference though, I don't know what a frappe is. So yeah, check this place out already, and their sister restaurant; Veggie Planet
(5)
Jonathan D.

I'll be back to try the whole menu. My omelette with leeks, goat cheese and sweet potatoes was so amazingly good. Like a crepe, but an omelette. Nice to kids too.
(5)
Alyssa F.

My boyfriend and I joined our foodiest friends here for lunch back in March. When they mentioned they'd taken home the leftover rosemary fries the last time they ate here, I knew those potatoes had to be something special. We ordered the fries and french toast to share between the 4 of us and I got the black bean chipotle Central Square burger and a chai tea for myself. The fries were fresh and crispy and aromatic, definitely the best part of the meal and possibly my favorite fries ever. My burger was a mess of loosely bound bean slop oozing out the sides of the bun. I like a more solid veggie burger but the subtle chipotle flavor and toppings were good enough to make the sogginess forgivable. The stuffed french toast was good, but the bread got a little lost in the sea of butter, cream cheese and sauce. I think a friend's (real) egg omelet arrived with vegan cheese, which doesn't make much sense, but it was still tasty. The fries are a 5 star item but the wait for our food was far longer than it should have been. I think from arrival to departure, we were here for almost 2 hours but overall it was a satisfying meal, even for a flesh eater like me.
(3)
Jennifer C.

Soooo wonderful! My favorites (among vegan things) - Beer battered tofu (the batter reminds me a little of funnel cake, which is a little odd at first -- but the tofu is firm, the caper dill aioli gives a fresh bright flavor, the red cabbage slaw is totally un-coleslawy and healthy) - Tofu eggs benedict (roasted tomato is great); the tofu eggs are not at all egglike, of course, but tasty: I think they're made of tofu, chickpea flour, and turmeric) - The River Street (veganized) - Onion rings (so big! such sweet onions!) - The cherry cheesecake Not quite as awesome: - Open-face seitan sandwich (the baked beans are too sweet for my tastes) - Rye bread -- can't taste anything but caraway. In general, would be nice if their breads were a little more artisanal It seems like they're constantly improving! The homefries recently have been bigger -- a nice improvement. And I used to have difficulty keeping my coat on the seats in the high booths; but they recently got coat racks by each of the booths! If it keeps up this pace, Veggie Galaxy will soon be the best restaurant in the US.
(5)
Kartikeya S.

Amazing beer batter smoked tofu! Their horse raddish mustard has just the right kick to go with the side of black pepper fries. The cabbage slaw is the right mix of sweet and tang to pull this dish together. What a great meal! #satisfied
(4)
Sheila B.

just went back for a delicious lunch.. Wow the veggie burger (chickpea+mushroom), ala Harvard was just so good, the side of cabbage was nice as well. I did also have to get those rosemary sea salted fries, wow such a good meal. I have to say I like this place way better for lunch, in and out within an hour and filled to the gills, for $13 !
(4)
Kate B.

I'm still rep'n the Mile High Lemon Meringue Pie. Eaten it 3+ times now. Get it!!
(5)
Val B.

Love the burgers and fries here. My wife once had a tofu omelet that didn't impress me. We also recently ordered a chocolate peanut butter cake that was just alright. The chocolate to peanut butter ratio was too high.
(4)
Neil D.

When wandering Central Square recently, my wife and I decided to try Veggie Galaxy. That was the best decision! It has been over a month and my mouth is still watering thinking about the food. Both of us find ourselves thinking about the next thing we will try. Neither of us are vegetarian, but hands down this was the best place we have been in months and months. The food had great flavors and amazingly all blended very well. The staff was very friendly and helpful with their recommendations. Plus when we have returned, they actually recognized us and made us feel at home.
(5)
Stephanie B.

A vegetarian diner! Awesome! The decor is beautiful with a futuristic vintage vibe. There are a ton of vegan options and the food is delicious and hearty so bring your omnivore friends. I love the vegan omelets and old fashioned malts! The food is great, but honestly the real reason to come is the in-house vegan bakery. Best.vegan.cheesecake.ever.
(5)
Micah R.

Good, greasy diner food that hits the spot when you're in the mood for some plant-based nostalgia! But beware, the communication between servers and cooks is sloppy and there is no quality control. As a vegan with additional dietary restrictions, Veggie Galaxy is a great option given their extensive menu and Gluten Free-specific menu. Unfortunately, this is also the biggest problem I have at VG. My order has come out wrong 19 out of the 20 times I've been there. I am an experienced vegan diner (I know how to ask all of the necessary questions, and I know how to make it very clear what my restrictions are), yet my order is almost always wrong. I always end up taking one or two bites of seitan or dairy cheese before I realize that this incredible streak continues. How is it possible that they are so consistent in screwing up orders when serving the customer base that they are designed to serve? I'm not sure what's worse, the fact that I have to wait 10 minutes to eat while my friends are enjoying their food, or the fact that the server gives a nonchalant apology and still charges me. If you aren't going to take the necessary precautions to avoid poisoning your customers, you should at least make it standard policy to remove those ticket items from the bill. For potential customers, the standout dishes in my opinion are the Memorial Drive tofu omelette and pancakes with whipped cream and berries. Both are crazy delicious! Replace greasy side items with the fresh arugula salad. Menu abominations: spicy tofu melt (bland with horrible texture), the Mushroom Chickpea burger (tastes like bland garbanzo flour, also too dry to eat), and kids mac n cheese with peas (peas were hard and dry). For now, I've lost my faith in Veggie Galaxy.
(2)
Harlan L.

Oh my god. I can't even begin to describe how delicious this food is. The frappes are sex, the mac and cheese is perfection. Essentially, it is an orgasm on your plate. If you don't come here, there is something wrong with you.
(5)
Elaine C.

I love this place. It will always hold a special spot in my heart because my pregnant daughter and I go here before her OB appointments on Tuesdays. Next Tuesday will be our last time before the babies arrive. We love the omelets, sandwiches, fries, and onion rings. When we leave, we get vegan desserts to go. My favorite is the chocolate cream pie and lemon meringue pie. Who would have thought that you could eat vegan meringue that actually tastes like meringue? I guess the vegan pastry chef makes it with pea enzymes and soy something. Anyway, it is delicious. My daughter likes the cherry chocolate cheesecake. If you are vegan, vegetarian or omnivore, you will enjoy the food here.
(5)
Emily G.

It should be called vegan galaxy. I'm vegetarian and was so wanting this place to be good-but it just was terrible. The Kendall burger sounded good but the onion rings were tasteless, the patty fell apart and the "dressed" arugula and shredded cabbage were sorry sides. An order of fries can't be wrong, can it? Oh no, tasteless strikes again. They seem to think that you can throw a dusting of an herb on top of anything and call it done. It left me wondering if they had sucked the flavor out of the fries and maybe injected it into some other dish. All desserts we ordered were inedible. I will never ever go here again .
(1)
elise f.

delishballs!
(5)
Rathbone S.

if you're the owner or gm please read this. first off you do a nice job over there, but a few things have been talked about with most people I know that go to your place on. a regular basis. 1. I was there today and your home fries were great. because they were hand cut and not the size of corn kernels, I was excited to see this but the nice server I had told me that it was because your machine that dices the potatoes was broken, please please either keep the new homefries, or offer two varieties, or if possible use a machine to dice them larger I promise that this is not an attack review I love your spot, but the old homefries are just plain bad, too hard, dried out, and difficult to eat because I can hardly get them on fork due to their tiny size. 2, the food is well thought out, and good but generally way way to over seasoned and bathed on sauces/pestos. I have learned to order all sauces on the side. I know that this is personal taste and again not a huge thing but I wanted to mention it since several Friends and I have talk about these two things over all, great work, nice employees, pretty good coffee and a well thought out menu. I also wish you were open untill 2 am but that's asking a lot.
(3)
Dalila C.

Great food and tasty too. Loved the vegan options ! Staff was AWESOME!!! When we're back in Mass, we'll be eating there again ! Thanks!
(4)
Nicole L.

This restaurant has resuscitated Boston's veggie scene. Finally food that is creative and veggie-ful, without over-relying on mystery meat (seitan anyone?). The Harvard Square chickpea mushroom burger is so freaking delicious! Also, I'm excited to have vegan pastry options that aren't just the usual vanilla and chocolate (cup)cakes. (Being lactose intolerant has not killed my cravings for red velvet cupcakes, bread pudding, pies...) I tried the chocolate cheesecake, which was tasty especially the crust. However, at $6.00 a slice, it pushed my tab over my limit. However, I'd definitely recommend the plain or fresh berry cheesecake over the chocolate cheesecake. SO GOOD! If you're in Central Square or vegetarian or just hungry, this restaurant is a must!
(5)
Allison T.

Best Burger Ever: the Kendall with a black bean chipotle patty. (Yes, I'm vegan, but for you meat eaters, back when I still ate meat as a teenager, I remember having the Fuddruckers bacon cheeseburger. This was better.) It comes on a house-baked bun with roasted garlic mayo, baby arugula, and roasted red pepper puree drizzled over BEER BATTERED ONION RINGS. All vegan, without any substitutions. I've been here twice - once on their official first day, and once today. I was incredibly excited to try this new place, and I was not disappointed either time. They make everything from scratch, including their vegan mayo, cheese, and burgers. They source as much as possible locally, including their fountain sodas. The staff are incredibly friendly, helpful, and efficient. They seem to enjoy working there and show deserved pride in their food. Oh, and did I mention the selection of desserts, also all vegan? I've had the Taza chocolate (from Somerville) cupcake and chocolate chip cookie; both are delicious.
(5)
John C.

Great menu, really good veggie burgers and salads. Ok service
(4)
Christopher L.

Great eggs bene breakfast sandwich, solid pecan pie, great atmosphere. Desserts, shakes, and sodas look awesome. Definitely looking forward to going back. Service was somewhat chaotic and there was confusion over our food, but it was quite busy in their defense and they remained very pleasant.
(4)
Margaret C.

Vegan dessert mania! I have one half of me that wants to eat raw vegan and the other half that wants to eat vegan milkshakes and carrot cake. Well, fortunately for me, I was able to hit up a neighboring veggie establishment for dinner first and then devour VG desserts that were heavenly. Thanks for helping me indulge. They have a huge menu with a humoungous, excellent dessert section.
(5)
Ronald S.

We were here the week they opened and regardless of all the talk of kitchen and menu problems decided to check it out and we were very glad we did. The decor is very nice, clean and 'modern' like a diner should be .. lots of tables, lots of people working here .. our waiter was quick to take our order and answer any questions we had, the food came out in a reasonable amount of time and it was SO GOOD. I had the reuben, and it was one of the better veggie reubens i have had (not quite as good as chicago diner but kinda close) .. the fries were OK (a bit peppery) the slaw was ok (also on peppery side) .. we also had the Nut loaf entree and it was very good too. I honestly don't think there is a bad thing on this menu and we will be coming back here soon I am sure. Parking isn't too bad around here if you can find one of the city lots on the side streets. Baked goods all looked nice but we were too stuffed to even think about it.
(4)
B L.

Things that are good: coffee, dessert, the "banana butter" on the pancakes, most of the breakfast choices, and the neat atmosphere Things that are bad: pretty much all the lunch and dinner options (bland, dry, mushy burgers, small portions for expensive prices). French fries have WAY too much rosemary. It's nice to get out and go here for a brownie and a (refillable) cup of coffee, but every time I've eaten "real" food, I've been disappointed and left wishing I had just cooked for myself at home.
(3)
Lucy B.

Fun, upscale diner atmosphere. Prompt seating on a rainy day if you get there before 10:30. Great, friendly service. After much toiling over whether to create an omelet or order one of their signature omelets, I chose their River omelet. It was served with a smile and filled with herbed ricotta, carmelized onions, eggplant and tarragon pesto on top. The potatoes were diced and I chose berries over bread. Overall the omelet was heavy and too sweet for my breakfast palate, the berries were also sweetened and the potatoes were tasteless. My nephew's pancakes were fine, not imaginative. The manic drone of Jack Johnson on a rainy day did not uplift the overall experience. Thank goodness for friendly and very competent service, with ongoing refills of coffee. I will probably check out some other place next time.
(2)
Megan S.

Awesome.. the best!!! Quite overwhelming, actually. It is so hard to make a decision here! Everything seems so darn tasty.. and VEGAN. Gulp .=.!! I ordered a rueben and zebra vanilla frappe. Nomnomnom.. the frappe was delicious; I love the 'ice cream' here! For dessert, I had a brownie sundae. :) Wowie, it was a delight. I cannot believe this stuff is vegan. This is going to my new spot to hit up whenever my family comes here. :) Love it!!! xx Gogogogooooo!
(5)
Julie F.

I was excited to try this place out. I love Veggie Planet, and had high hopes for Veggie Galaxy. However...I was a little disappointed...I'm giving them 3 stars because, while nothing was spectacular, nothing was BAD, either...I got an omelet stuffed with brussel sprouts and portabello mushrooms, which sounded appealing (if you're like me and love the brussel sprout), but it was a paper thin omelet, with teeny tiny homefries to accompany it - there wasn't a whole lot of flavor happening on my plate. Our waitress did bring me some tasty hot sauce upon request, which was not your typical Frank's. The ketchup was weird and super-vinegary, which again, wasn't BAD, just caught me off-guard. My friend got a black bean burger, and I tried a bite of it, and it was lacking in flavor. She really liked it though. The menu has so many options and they all sound fantastic, so I will definitely give this place another try - and the desserts look AMAZING, but we passed on those this time - probably a mistake, since I'm willing to bet those are the highlight of the diner. .
(3)
Jessica W.

I went to Veggie Galaxy today with a couple coworkers and we all loved it. The atmosphere is great -- a funky little diner with classic booth and counter seating. We were seated immediately for lunch and our waiter was very charming -- friendly, polite and able to answer any questions we had right away. I got the club sandwich with smoked tofu and tempeh bacon. It was huge (leftovers -- yay!) and delicious. My carnivorous coworker got the black bean chipotle burger with a side of onion rings (the best onion rings he'd ever had). Surprisingly enough, he loved his meal, too. We tried the Taza Chocolate Cake for dessert which is delicious and doesn't have the soy taste that many vegan desserts tend to have. There were many items on the many that I wanted to try, so I'll definitely be back sometime soon. It's nice to have another vegan option in the Cambridge area!
(5)
Lauren M.

The only vegan cheese I've ever liked - super hard to come by.
(5)
Kylie S.

My initial reviews for Veggie Galaxy were glowing. My first experience here was great. But having gone back several times, I really don't like Veggie Galaxy. The food is overly salty, oily, and herb-y, in my opinion. They do make decent burgers and fries, and some of the baked goods/desserts are really good. It's a fun place for a group at night (big booths, and they serve alcohol.) But frankly, I've had too many bad meals here to risk it again. It's a shame, because I love vegetarian restaurants and I really wanted this one to thrive. But it is emptier and emptier every time I visit, so I must not be the only one disappointed.
(2)
Minerva T.

Friendly service, great tempeh BLT, great price
(5)
Dana P.

I went to Veggie Galaxy with a friend after seeing a movie at Kendall Cinemas. We got there at 4, not realizing that the restaurant was closed from 3-5. The cafe was open, so they let us sit down and drink coffee (fair trade) until 5. It was a funky little place, reminiscent of a 50s style diner with a hipster twist. In looking at the menu, it was a little hard to figure out what was vegan vs. vegetarian. The server told us pretty much everything could be made vegan and all the desserts were vegan. Mmm. Desserts. I'll get to that. It was a tough choice, but I settled on the Reuben (vegan style). I'm pretty sure I licked my plate clean. The seitan was bursting with flavor and paired nicely with the kraut, Russian dressing and daiya vegan cheese. It came with a little arugula salad and potato salad. They also served local beers and I had a nice Pumpkin Ale from Cambridge Brewing Company. It was a very filling meal, but I couldn't pass up that dessert case. I chose something to take home with me. There were revolving trays of desserts in a cold case (reminded me of IHOP). There were so many to choose from: fruit pies, cream pies, pudding, cakes, cheesecake. I settled on the Taza chocolate cheesecake with fruit topping. I like that all their chocolate is Taza, which is fair trade chocolate. The cheesecake was decadent. Probably the best cheesecake I've ever had. It was thick and creamy and the richness was perfection. The cherry topping on top complemented the bittersweet chocolate. Definitely looking forward to their brunch and sampling more of their desserts.
(4)
J. C.

I am not a vegetarian, but the meals were definitely good enough that I don't miss the meat. We went for lunch but I was won over by the all-day brunch menu. The eggs benedict were very tasty, despite it coming with a curiously mustard-colored and slightly thin "Hollandaise" sauce. My dining partner absolutely loved his black bean burger. I liked our high table for two, of which there were quite a few in the restaurant. Service was excellent - water and soda glasses were refilled promptly.
(5)
Emily C.

Big, totally veggie menu. It's almost overwhelming when you're used to having only one or two choices! I had the smoked tofu reuben, very tasty. Husband had beer-battered tofu and fries; the fries were especially delicious (better than the more expensive place we had dinner the night before, and a bigger serving). Only downside is a minimal beer list., but good prices and SO MANY OPTIONS make it worth the trek to Cambridge!
(4)
bryson b.

My vegetarian self has been waiting for this place to open all summer, so I was pretty excited to see open doors as I walked past a couple nights ago. Unfortunately it has a long way to go. Given this is the first few days of operation, it is understandable that the service is slow and the wait times long, but my brother and I were there for two hours. The man seated next to us got up and left after he had been waiting even longer and they brought him the wrong order. Everyone is really friendly, but nobody looks like they have ever worked in a restaurant before. I am holding out for big improvements and think it could happen. Their delicious vegan cheesecake says its possible!
(3)
Karly M.

Very nice vegetarian/vegan assortment. I tried the club sandwich, tomato soup, and grilled cheese & tomato sandwich... however, there was fennel in the sandwich which should've been noted on the menu (I'm not a fan). I will definitely go back to try the stuffed French toast which looked amazing. Very friendly service and a short wait to be seated.
(4)
Bindiya T.

Vegetarian Mecca! Tofu omelets with caramelized onions and pesto is to-die-for! Finally a place for all vegetarians who don't eat eggs but enjoy scrambles and omelets!! Highly recommended. I have eaten at veggie planet too, but this is one up.
(5)
Eric G.

I'm a vegan so maybe my opinion is skewed, but to be able to get inexpensive yet delicious vegan French toast in a great location is just awesome! The atmosphere is funky & fun, and the place is often packed. And the desserts are amazing too!
(5)
John B.

as a hungry traveling vegan from ny, i was delighted to find veggie galaxy. the food was excellent, and any place that does stuffed vegan french toast is worth a visit no matter what. worth stopping in, vegan or not!
(5)
Elie S.

Holy vegan heaven batman!!! This place is amazing. I didn't think I could be a vegetarian let alone vegan till I stumbled upon this magnificent restaurant . Now I have not had an egg milk or meat in close to three months, while still enjoying burgers omlettes and nachos. Not to mention the amazing full vegan bakery and coconut ice cream. Mmm... Cakes and cookies and pies oh my!!! If you don't think you can survive in a veggie world, then try a veggie galaxy on for size! And thank me later...
(5)
Ryan S.

Galaxy is way better than its sister restaurant Veggie Planet. And perhaps I ordered poorly at the Planet, but when I ordered a chopped salad at Galaxy-- come on, this is a veggie place-- and the salad was terrible, I couldn't believe it. There was nothing there. Couple pieces of tofu and some lettuce for like $10. I was very disappointed, sorry. Good news though, free coffee while you wait, and great chocolate shakes/frappes! I heard breakfast was the specialty, so I'll try that next time.
(2)
Mikaela B.

Great service. MAGICAL DESSERTS. Seriously, the lemon meringue pie is worth the trip. For some reason, I am not super into the other food there but maybe that's because I just love the dessert so much. It's always just fine, I think I keep ordering the wrong things. Burgers: mushy but good and well paired with goodies. Tofu eggs and tofu omelettes: Not into it! Homefries: oh baby potatoes you are so small and strange. Vegan Hollandaise: Not as delicious as I wanted. But whatever, it's not bad for brunch under 30 bucks for two people! Next time I'll try dinner and see what I think. Regardless, thank you for existing! I really appreciate it.
(4)
Randy W.

I've eaten at Veggie Galaxy twice before and it is a great up and coming restaurant, with delicious food. I am not a vegetarian, but was for over a year and do still love vegetarian food. The decor of the restaurant is that of a modern and hip diner. I found this atmosphere to be fun, energetic, and welcoming. The waitstaff is easy going and friendly. I do have to say that some are a little too relaxed to the point of being somewhat unprofessional. Working in the food service industry I believe that staff should take their meals home or eat after the restaurant is closed and every customer is out the door, not in front of customers as they wait for their food. The food is a vegetarian version of trendy diner cuisine. The taste of the food is flavorful, enjoyable, and most of all FRESH. You can tell by the taste of the food that everything is made with fresh ingredients, something that restaurants often make the mistake of not doing. Sauces are homemade, including basic condiments, such as ketchup. Some other reviewers have complained that they do not like these sauces, but I love them and believe said customers are not used to unprocessed foods. I would happily take Veggie Galaxy's ketchup to the standard, mass produced brand any day. Veggie Galaxy is a great new restaurant that everyone, vegetarian and non-vegetarian should try! The food is fresh, wonderful, and above many diners and restaurants, and the staff is very friendly. I recommend you come in for a veggie burger with a side of potato salad and greens and vegan piece of chocolate cake or a omelet or smoked veggie BLT soon. You'll love it!
(5)
Joey H.

This place is incredible!!! It is the best vegetarian place around and has a real, Cambridge like feel. Upon entering into veggie galaxy, you are welcomed in with smells of delicious diner classics made for vegetarians. I recommend the Mac and cheese it's a great twist on a classic dish.
(5)
Andrew M.

The best Vegan breakfast I have ever had! I loved the River Street Tofu Omelet made with Vegan Cheese and washed down with Jasmine Tea. Thank you.
(5)
Sarah W.

This is my favorite restaurant EVER! Yes, I am a vegetarian (lacto-ovo) so I'm a bit biased, but my husband (a carnivore) loves it to. I'm in the process of trying everything on the menu and haven't found one thing that I don't love. The staff is super nice and fun as well and the service is fast.
(5)
Melissa K.

So happy this place is finially open. Went here on it's first official day open to the public. We got really great service. I had the club sandwich which was tempeh with smoked tofu and my husband got the tofu melt. The mustard on the tofu melt was delicious. We also got a side of fires which were tasty and not super fried, more like a deep baked. They have 2 different cambridge beers on tap and it looked like two different wines one red and white. We didn't get desert but was tempted, especially by the cream pie of the day. They are connected to veggie planet in Harvard and deliver the same quality of food. I hope it does really well and looking forward to coming back for breakfast.
(4)
Charlie B.

Best veggie Reuben anywhere, and I've tried them all.
(4)
Anastasia B.

This place is the shit. The burgers are great. The chocolate they use in desserts and hot coco is taza (from Somerville) and all things coco taste amazing. I've been eating there religiously since I discovered it. The people who work there are so sweet, and you feel so good about what you just put into your body that it doesn't even matter if you just ate an entire chocolate cake by yourself (ok well yes it does). I cant remember what used to be there before VG got there, but it doesn't matter at all. They better be there for a really really long time. I wake up excited to get my fix for the day :D
(5)
Buck W.

If only I could give them 10 stars, mere words cannot describe how amazing the food is! The mushroom and chickpea burger I got there tonight was absolutely mind blowing. The service was super friendly, informative and fast. The delicious beer was even faster. I will be spending a LOT of time The Veggie Galaxy!
(5)
Brandon M.

My first suggestion for newcomers is to try the breakfast menu first. The lunch and dinner menu are fine too, but breakfast ( with real eggs ) is where this place really shines. Little touches like quality bread for the toast and fresh preserves instead of crappy packets of jelly make all the difference here. While the breakfast menu is small, the combinations on the menu are both interesting and delicious. My current favorite is the Western Ave omelet. Brussel sprouts in an omelet have never tasted so delicious! I tried the tofu eggs once. They were passable, but if you're a vegetarian and not vegan, go with the real eggs. As far as lunch is concerned, I still find it amazing, but I can see how people without vegetarian / vegan dietary restrictions may find it OK at best. The options are fantastic for healthy eating. People who are looking for taste and flavor without regard to fat and calories may find themselves unsatisfied with vegan sandwiches. I guess it really depends on what group of friends you bring to this place. Desserts are delicious. The Taza chocolate pudding is rich, thick, and amazing. Tastes just as good as it looks in the dessert case. Their breakfast menu is the real shining star, though. You must try it.
(4)
Hilary H.

We sat at the bar and were amazed by the intense yet relaxed focus of the chef Scott (guy with tribal earrings). In the 90 minutes we were there his concentration never lapsed, and all his motions were so professional. We've never seen a guy mix a salad like that. Bravo, Scott!
(5)
Nicole P.

Food gets 5 stars. They have the best unpretentious simple vegetarian menu in the area. I was very much looking forward to eating there on my birthday and letting myself enjoy a piece of their amazing looking cakes for the first time. HOWEVER, they decided to let yelp hold a stroke fest party and not save ANY tables for actual customers that actually go there out of choice. I had been looking forward to a homemade veggie burger with all the fixings and ended up eating an overpriced garden burger at miracle of science. And yes I do see the irony in complaining about yelp on yelp but there is no reason for a restaurant that is always packed to have to sell out all its tables for the entire dinner rush just to kiss up to yelp.
(3)
Young K.

If this were"The Best Thing I Ever Ate" on Food Network, I would say " The best chocolate cookies I have ever eaten." The cookie was moist and soft the way a chocolate chip cookie is suppose to be. Also there were plenty of gooey chocolate chips in it. What makes it so palatable is that it was not overly bitter or too sweet it was just right on the mark. I will come back and re edit this post once I try other things on the menu.
(4)
Lizzie F.

Yummy food. A bit overpriced. Great desserts! I tried the almond joy/chocolate cheesecake. So decadent! The fish and chips is also a heart-stopping but deliciously fried meal!
(4)
Marie R.

great atmosphere, great food and the waitress was loving her job. they did a wonderful job of bridging diner-style comfort foods with exotic vegetarian and vegan dining. The menu was primarily from scratch and had an excellent variety. Their desserts were amazing as well and we were extremely excited to find vegan ice cream!
(5)
Corey L.

I tend to be extra critical of veggie/vegan restaurants. Their stuff is pretty decent. I don't crave it, but if I'm in Central Sq and I'm hungry, I will stop by. The burgers are good, but small and a tad bland if you don't load it up. It comes out to $10 if you have more than 3 toppings, though. The sandwiches are good, but they throw way too much on it, and they either get soggy or fall apart. Same issue with the omelets, getting way too fancy and overfilled. The fries are really good, as are the onion rings. Be advised with the onion rings, you get about 8 in an order. Service has been great both times I've gone. Food is 2 stars, good service gets another. The baked goods are in need of improvement. They are overly sweet, and the cake I had was pretty dry. I guess if you're vegan and can't have that kind of stuff normally it'd be good though.
(3)
John C.

I go here every week - great food in Central Square! Frappes are awesome - really enjoy the chocolate banana, mocha and once they had the mocha hazelnut, which was sooooo good. Food - my favorites are the kendall square burger, seitan load, stuffed french toast, pancakes with taza chocolate and candied nuts, mac and cheese(vegan option). I have tried omelettes and eggs benedict - both are pretty good. Side of fries and mashed sweet potatoes are good too.
(4)
Mark D.

Wow. This place is great. First of all...it's a cool looking place. That is unusual in a veggie/vegan eatery. But what really is outstanding is the food. I ordered The Club sandwich. Yummy, simply yummy. The place was packed on a Saturday at lunch and I found the service prompt, friendly and informative on the menu. I will return.
(5)
Gabby G.

The food was terrible for both my girlfriend and I. It has a cool atmosphere, but I'm not really sure why it has so many positive reviews. Stay away from the pancakes (covered in some weird banana baby food), and the mac n cheese (more like mac and milk?)... but really you should save yourself the hassle and simply stay away.
(1)
Stina W.

First, I've been vegan for 12 years. I've traveled the world and eaten at veggie restaurants all over. My sister in law is a professional vegan chef. So I'm picky. I went into Veggie Gallaxy with mediocre hopes. I assumed that the food would be generic diner veggie food, uncreative and sloppy. It wasn't. We ordered a veggie burger, some sort of fake meat dinner, stuffed waffles, vegan omlette, a spicy dish with beans I think, 5 different frappes, and 5 different desserts including a chocolate cake, lemon merangue, Boston cream, pudding, and a cheesecake. A couple of the meals I thought were good, but average. The vegan omlete was really good and not made out of a disgusting mushy pile of tofu like most vegan "eggs". The stuffed French toast was amazing. The veggie burger was exactly what one would hope for. The onion rings were sparse, but very very good. The frappes were very shake-like. Pretty good, but not complicated. The dishes all had veggies included which was a nice touch that's not normally included in diner food. The veggies were all cooked perfectly and not mushy, or wet. The desserts were all above avg. many people don't realize that most vegan cakes you can buy in stores are almost all shortening or earth balance. These are clearly made using high quality ingredients. The creams and pudding fillings didn't taste like overwhelming soy flavor like most vegan puddings. Very rich, and perfect consistency. One of the cakes was slightly dry, but it had a cream topping that added moisture. The lemon in the lemon meringue Was very strong, and a hair overpowering for me, but my husband loved it. The atmosphere was good, the booths are large and comfy and we didn't feel like we were being rushed at all. Our waitress was the BEST most attentive waitress I have EVER had. My glass was literally never half full, and she anticipated our needs. Other people who worked there said hi and nodded or smiled. We noticed a wide variety of people there, people with kids, older people. Young tattooed people... And super dressy ladies with briefcases. Overall, I think it's the most comfortable, cleanest vegan option in the boston area.
(5)
V P.

I reaaaaaaaaaaally want to like this place. I reaaaaaaaally do. So I'm going to give it a tentative 4-stars for now. We'll see if this changes in my next visits. First time I came here we ended up waiting 30-minutes to be seated. Ok, no big deal. It's new, it's happening. I get it. But once we were seated it was another 15-minutes to be helped and another 35-minutes til our food came out... WHAT. Ok ok, all that can be forgiven. But what about when my when my Kendall Sq. Burger came out dripping in oil? Did they scoop out those onion rings with a ladle? Doesn't help that the burger was mediocre at best. Nice try Veggie Galaxy, but try again. They did! And well... Second time was the Club. Hint to the cooks: Try using SLICED tomatoes in your sandwiches. Those chunky ones tend to slip out, NOT fun to eat (especially on a date -__- ) and the juices make the bread all soggy. On top of that, it wasn't as flavorful as I was hoping. BUT they did make up for it in service. It was friendly and efficient this time. All that said, why the four stars? 1) I really appreciate places where I can eat everything on the menu. Wait... let me rephrase that: I really appreciate places where I WANT TO eat everything on the menu. Veganism is my preference. So I'll have to come back and try something else, like the Mac & Cheese that everyone raves about. 2) More importantly... THEIR DESSSERTS ARE TO DIE FOR. (yes that IS "dessert" with three s's because I want more, more, more!) I should just order an entire meal of desserts next time.
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Lindsay L.

As much as I like Veggie Planet in Harvard Square, it's so nice to have another option for vegetarian food in Cambridge! A friend and I ate dinner at Veggie Galaxy on Friday night. It was packed so the hostess expected us to wait 30-45 minutes, but the wait ended up being shorter than that. It was worth the wait. My friend ordered the Brown Cow float and vegetable pot pie, and I ordered a peanut butter and chocolate frappe and the Mass Ave. Both of our dishes and both of our drinks were tasty. Plus the portions were large enough to warrant taking some of the food to go. I was thinking of the food and frappe so much the next day that I ordered takeout from Veggie Galaxy that evening. The second time, I ordered the vegan egg and cheese sandwich with a side of seitan chorizo and the Zebra frappe. None of the above disappointed me! So far, I've only ordered food of their breakfast menu (they serve breakfast all day). Maybe I'll try their dinner menu for next time. With that said, if you're looking for pizza, Veggie Galaxy doesn't serve any. Go to Veggie Planet instead. Veggie Galaxy even says that on its own menu.
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David C.

Without hyperbole: the best place ever.
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Joshua O.

We drove an hour to see what this place was all about and when we arrived we were told it was a 20 - 25 minute wait but ended up waiting over a half hour. Not unreasonable but hey we were hungry. When we were seated they were quick to take our drink order and had a large selection of unique drinks to chose from. We went for brunch so the dinner entree menu was excluded as it didn't start until 5pm. The selection was decent however I would have like to have seen a larger lunch selection. After ordering the food service took a bit. When our food arrived it was hot and displayed well. The downside was the waiter never came back to ask if we needed anything else during our meal. I had to find my own ketchup and I needed a drink refill. When he did comeback we were already done out meal. We did order desert and it came in a reasonable amount of time. When we were done desert it seemed to take forever to get the bill even when I had seen the waiter walk by a couple of times. The quality of the food however was excellent! I had a black bean burger and root-beer to drink. Everything was fresh and prepared well and the quantities were reasonable. As for the service.....it could use some work but at least everyone was very pleasant and friendly.
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Christina S.

I was a little disappointed. I am only reviewing on the breakfast. I got an omelette, it tasted a little like it was lacking something. I found it to be a little overpriced for what it was. The staff was really friendly and the place was really cute. The menu's really big so I do plan on trying them again but I don't think I will go back for breakfast.
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Mark G.

Went there with my wife and adult daughter. Everything was fabulous. Service was great, I had pancakes that may have been the best I ever had. My wife and daughter had the club sandwich and raved. Terrific coleslaw.
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Ashley M.

wicked good, wicked cheap. i'm not a vegetarian but i wanted to try this place out as i love veggies and finding creative ways to eat them. the black bean burger and side of red cabbage slaw were awesome; only suggestion i can offer is to put the slaw in a little side dish because it ended up leaking all over the burger bun and no one likes a soggy bun. but whatever, i still ate it.
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John Z.

This place is a staple of my diet. The seitan Reuben is delicious. The open faced seitan sandwich is a truly clever dish (the greens make it pop). The vegan omelet options are fantastic. The homemade vegan cheese is great and a nice break from Daiya. CBC is always on tap. There's outdoor seating . The vegan desserts are all rich and enjoyably decadent. My daughter loves the grilled cheese and readily available coloring supplies. My only wish is that they offered a few more comfort food faux meat options - say faux buffalo wings.
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bethany h.

Meh. It was ok, but disappointing after months of excitement. We have gone twice, once for dinner and once for breakfast. Both times, we were amazed 1) by the number of people working there and 2) that with all those people, we still got pretty neglectful service. Some things we had were good, a few disappointing (open faced seitan sandwich - holy saltiness), and only one outstanding (Western Ave Omelet). My guess is that it will be awesome once kinks are worked out, but I probably won't go back for a few months. On a more positive note, at least they open before 11am now, which means that they can properly claim that they serve breakfast.
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Tasha P.

Just tried the new vegetarian place in Central Square Cambridge. I've heard high reviews on the new hot spot, but a few weeks ago met a friend over dinner and was not really impressed!! She and I both ordered the chickpea burger and it was ok and to end the meal I did get dessert!! The sweet potato carrot cake was ok. I'm glad that I finally got to experience this and did really care for it!!
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Julia S.

I'm one of those people with a lot of dietary restrictions, and Veggie Galaxy could accomodate all of them! In fact, it was the first time in as long as I can remember that I've been somewhere that I can order literally everything on the menu - and at a reasonable price, no less! Trust me, this is no small feat! Further, I love that it's vegan food without the pretension - no acai wheat germ smoothies here, my friends. Just good ol' diner food that happens to be vegan friendly. Here here, Veggie Galaxy!
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Nicole M.

Delicious food! Always wanted to try this place. Went to an event and didn't realize it was right next door. Had to grab the opportunity and am grateful I did! The food is so good, the wait staff was friendly and knew sign language which is a plus as i including my friends are deaf.
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Address : 450 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA, 02139
Phone (617) 497-1513
Website https://www.veggiegalaxy.com/
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Opening Hours

Mon :9:00 am - 10:00pm

Specialities

Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Accepts Bitcoin : Yes
Good For : Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Dogs Allowed : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes

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Veggie Galaxy

450 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA, 02139

Veggie Galaxy Menu

Breakfast - Omelets

Breakfast - Breakfast Sandwiches

Breakfast - Eggs Any Style

Breakfast - French Toast

Breakfast - Pancakes

Breakfast - Breakfast Sides

Lunch - Soups

Lunch - Salads

Lunch - Sandwiches

Lunch - Sides

Lunch - Dinner Sides

Lunch & Dinner - Burger

Lunch & Dinner - Dinner Entrees

Desserts - Pies

Desserts - Cakes

Desserts - Puddings

Desserts - Ice Cream

Desserts - Sundaes

Desserts - Available To Go

Beverages - Hot Beverages

Beverages - Espresso Drink

Beverages - Vegan Frappes

Beverages - Iced Drinks

Beverages - Floats & Sodas

Beverages - Soft Drinks

Beverages - Other

Healthy Meal suggestions for Veggie Galaxy

Breakfast - Omelets

Breakfast - Breakfast Sandwiches

Breakfast - Eggs Any Style

Breakfast - French Toast

Breakfast - Pancakes

Breakfast - Breakfast Sides

Lunch - Soups

Lunch - Salads

Lunch - Sandwiches

Lunch - Sides

Lunch - Dinner Sides

Lunch & Dinner - Burger

Lunch & Dinner - Dinner Entrees

Desserts - Pies

Desserts - Cakes

Desserts - Puddings

Desserts - Ice Cream

Desserts - Sundaes

Desserts - Available To Go

Beverages - Hot Beverages

Beverages - Espresso Drink

Beverages - Vegan Frappes

Beverages - Iced Drinks

Beverages - Floats & Sodas

Beverages - Soft Drinks

Beverages - Other

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