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Permalink Reply by Trav on December 5, 2007 at 6:45am

Greater Boston
Grasshopper
One North Beacon St. (Union Sq., opp. Jackson Mann School & Twin Donuts) Allston (Boston)
MBTA: Allston Street stop on Green Line B trolly, then walk north on Allston St. 4/10 mile and turn left into Union Square. Or, Buses #57, #64, #66 stop in Union Square.
617-254-8883
Monday - Thursday, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Friday - Sunday, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
All vegan Asian cuisine, extensive menu. "Where the animals live to tell it all" is their slogan, and their recipes - some from Buddhist temples in Vietnam - bring non-violent cooking to great heights. Huge portions, great value, a restaurant with heart. Their faux meats are known to please even avid meat-eaters. Super appetizers, like Fresh Spring Rolls, Bean Cakes, and Sesame Buckwheat Noodles with Peanut Sauce. The No Name from the specials menu is widely acclaimed, as is the Sweet and Sour Sensation, which heaps battered soy protein in a sweet and sour sauce over a bed of steamed broccoli. The Grasshopper Supreme bathes skinless, melt-in-your-mouth eggplant in a savory chilli-basil sauce, served with asparagus, spinach, and portabello mushrooms. Don't leave without some vegan cheesecake with fruit topping!

Greater Boston Buddhist Cultural Center
Vegetarian Restaurant/Tea House
950 Massachusetts Avenue, half-way between Harvard Sq. and Central Sq.
Cambridge
MBTA: Harvard Sq. or Central Sq. stops/ Red Line
617-547-6670 * Cash only
Tuesday - Saturday, 11 - 6 p.m.; Sunday 12 noon - 6 p.m.; closed Monday
In the tranquil setting of a Buddhist Tea House, sip various teas, bubble tea, or cold drinks, and order from their all vegan menu of appetizers such as dumplings, spring rolls, sweet bun, turnip cake, wonton soup, and sticky rice. Luncheon Special (served all day) includes soup, rice, vegetables and tofu. Food is vegan; some beverages use dairy.

Hare Krishna Temple
72 Commonwealth Avenue
Back Bay, Boston (Arlington or Copley stop on Green Line)
MBTA: Arlington or Copley stop on Green Line
617-247-8611
Free vegetarian feast following lecture and discussion
Sundays 4:30-7:30 p.m. and Wednesdays 6:30-8 p.m.

My Thai Cafe Vegetarian & Bubble Tea Bistro
404 Harvard Street, Brookline
MBTA: Coolidge Corner stop/ Green Line C trolly; #66 bus
617-739-8830
Sunday - Thursday, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Friday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
The Cafe offers an all-vegan menu of flavorful and exotic Thai dishes, beautifully presented, while the adjoining Bistro offers a multitude of hot and cold beverages and an array of vegan desserts. Use of such items as fresh lime juice, lemon leaves, and fresh basil bring bursts of flavor to savory soups and entrees, and coconut milk and curry bring a smooth warmth to the palate. The #13 Tom Yum Soup and the Temple Soup, Mango Salad, and a scooped out Half Pineapple boat overflowing with fresh veggies seeped in aromatic spices and curry sauce are just a few of the remarkable offerings on the extensive menu. A fresh flower and candle on each table along with attractive place settings and soft lighting contribute to a pleasing dining atmosphere. Download the My Thai Cafe menu! (requires the free Acrobat Reader)

Original Buddha's Delight
3 Beach Street, 2nd floor, at corner of Washington St.
Chinatown, Boston
MBTA: Chinatown stop/Orange Line, Boylston St. stop/Green Line
617-451-2395
Sunday - Thursday, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Friday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
All vegan except milk in some beverages. Asian cuisine, extensive menu includes an array of faux meat dishes, plus delicious soups, moo-shi, hot pot specialties, Japanese sushi, Thai curry and coconut dishes, vermicelli bowls (the #51 curry and coconut milk soup with sweet potato is a popular favorite, as is their Vietnamese Pizza, an egg-free crepe filled with sprouts and veggies). Weekday lunchtime specials are a delicious bargain meal.

T.J. Scallywaggle's Vegan House of Pizza and Subs
487 Cambridge Street (Union Square), Allston (Boston)
MBTA: Allston Street stop on Green Line B trolly, then walk north on Allston St. 4/10 mile and turn left into Union Square. Or, Buses #57, #64, #66 stop in Union Square.
617-787-9884
Delivery to Cambridge, Allston, Brighton, Brookline, Jamaica Plain
Sunday - Wednesday, Noon - 11 p.m.
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Noon - Midnight
Not your ordinary pizza/sub shop, this one serves "comfort food for enlightened times." Fun, all-vegan menu of subs, roll-ups, pasta with "meatballs", calzones, pizzas with vegan cheese that melts, salads, desserts, and fruit smoothies. Check out the info corner. Comfort food has never been better than when it aims to satisfy the head, heart, and stomach.

Veggie Planet at Club Passim
47 Palmer Street downstairs (off Church Street, near movie theater and Borders Cafe)
Harvard Square, Cambridge
MBTA: Harvard Sq. stop on Red Line
617-661-1513 * Cash only
Monday - Sunday, 11:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.; Sunday Brunch 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Innovative Vegetarian Pizzeria, "Great Food in Good Conscience"
Veggie cookbook author Didi Emmons created this menu of gourmet pizzas and meatless meals over rice, plus a changing menu of salad-, soup-, and dessert-of-the-week to keep things lively. Their Sunday Brunch tofu scramble with new potatoes, broccoli, and butternut squash topped with fresh salsa is what legends are made of. An emphasis on locally grown fresh produce, organic pizza dough, and social and environmental consciousness make this a standout in the heart of Harvard Square.

Metro West
Dosa Temple
59 Pond St. (Rt. 126 South, in the Pond Plaza Shopping Center, next to Market Basket)
Ashland, MA
508-879-6800
Monday - Friday, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.; 5 - 10 p.m. for dinner
Saturday and Sunday, 11:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
This restaurant offers a wonderful variety of delicious South Indian Cuisine at low prices. Most items on the all-vegetarian menu can be made vegan. Try the dosa (paper thin rice and lentil crepe with various stuffings), and the veggie pakoras. The decor is simple, the flavors are elegant. Their 25 item lunchtime buffet is one of the best, and most mouth-watering, bargains to be found.

Masao's Kitchen
581 Moody Street, Waltham
Commuter Rail: Waltham station on Fitchburg line, then walk 6/10 mile south on Moody St.
781-647-7977
Monday - Saturday, 12 noon - 7:30 p.m. Closed Sunday.
All vegan cuisine based on macrobiotic teachings and the use of fresh, organic ingredients means this food is health promoting as well as simply delicious. A serve yourself buffet, pay by the ounce, offers steamed greens, an orange vegetable mix, a daily legume stew, sea vegetables, salad in a light dressing, and a rotation of seitan cutlets, barbecued tofu, or tempeh in red cabbage. Also delicious is their bowl of noodles with broth, tofu, and tempura or their pan fried noodles with veggies, tofu, and ginger. Sandwiches, nori rolls, and desserts with no refined sugar add to the choices. Leave feeling truly nourished.

Udupi
378 Maple Avenue
Shrewsbury
508-459-5099
Monday & Wednesday - Friday, 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. and 5 - 9:30 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday, 11:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.; closed Tuesday
Vegetarian South and North Indian Cuisine

North of Boston
Life Alive
194 Middle Street
Lowell, MA
978-453-1311
Monday, Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Tuesday & Wednesday,
10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Sunday, 12 noon - 6 p.m.
With a mission to feed the mind, body, and spirit, this small, bright space is used to the max. A menu of colorful, vibrant, therapeutic whole foods offers unprocessed, organic grains and vegetables in dishes that are made fresh to order. Each dish is topped with an enzyme sauce that aids digestion and adds scrumptious flavor. Healthy side dishes, rejuvenating live juice blends, and sumptuous smoothies round out the offerings. Organic body care products and supplements are available as well.

Mysore Veggie
1689 Middlesex Street
Lowell, MA
978-452-8700
Tuesday - Friday 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. and 5 - 10 p.m.;
Saturday & Sunday 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Closed Monday
Vegetarian and Vegan South Indian Cuisine. A broad menu of South Indian breads, curries, dosai (rice & lentil crepes), uthappam (rice & lentil pancakes), veggie specialties, soups, and appetizers. Also a selection of "Fusion Specials," including a Middle Eastern platter, quesedilla, Chinese dishes - and even pizza - prepared to cater to the Indian palette.

Udupi Bhavan
1717 Middlesex Street
Lowell, MA
978-654-6653
Monday - Friday, 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.; 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday, 11:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Vegetarian South Indian Cuisine

North Shore
Organic Garden Restaurant and Juice Bar
294 Cabot Street (next to Cabot Cinema, opp. Hess gas station), Beverly (Rt. 62 off Rt. 128)
Commuter Rail: Beverly Depot on Newburyport/Rockport Line. 10 minute walk to restaurant. Walk up the hill from Rantoul St., turn left on Cabot St. and walk approx. 1/3 mile.
978-922-0004
Sunday - Thursday, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Friday & Saturday, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
All vegan, organic, exotic raw cuisine entrees, soups, salads, wraps, full juice bar, desserts. When it comes to gourmet raw cuisine, nobody does it better. Try vibrant, living food versions of everything from pizza and lasagna to a full Thanksgiving dinner (in season). Sprouted wheat crackers with almond herb "cheese", creme soups made with macadamia nut milk, imaginative dishes created with complex blending of many raw ingredients, artful presentation delights the eye. Get a thick date smoothie or creamy "cheesecake" for the road. Cozy, gracious decor.

Central MA
Atlantic Union College Chan Shun Dining Commons
53 Prescott St., South Lancaster (off Rt. 70, near Rt. 495, northeast of Worcester)
978-368-2314 and 978-368-2311
Check web page (scroll to bottom) for hours for breakfast, lunch, & dinner.
Public invited to their all-you-can-eat vegetarian & vegan dining. Rotating entrees, a serve yourself Salad Garden, grilled favorites cooked to order, and The Wokery, where fresh vegetables, protein, and rice can be combined with authentic Asian sauces to create your personalized tasty dish.

Quan Yin ("Pure Vegetarian Joy")
56 Hamilton Street, Worcester
508-831-1322 *cash only
Monday - Friday, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sunday, 12 noon - 8 p.m.
All vegan, Asian cuisine. This little storefront with six tables and a brisk takeout business has a loyal following of enthusiasts who return for the low cost, high flavor food. Choices galore of faux meat dishes and abundant fresh vegetables. Run by followers of Supreme Master Ching Hai, the spiritually inspired menu expresses their teaching to not kill or harm living creatures. They teach that keeping a vegetarian diet is a gift which we give to ourselves to feel better, lighten karmic indebtedness, and advance entrance into realms of inner experience.

Western MA
Bela Vegetarian Restaurant
68 Masonic Street, Northampton
413-586-8011
Tuesday - Saturday, 12 noon - 8:45 p.m.
Offers tofu, tempeh, seitan entrees, soups, burgers, beans, veggies, pasta. In addition to their regular menu, Bela is known for its board of innovative daily specials which keeps regulars returning again and again to explore tofu, tempeh, polenta, pasta, and legumes in intriguing combinations and sauces, as well as creative salads, dressings, and desserts.

Blue House Cafe
147 Main Street (Route 9 opposite dormant Sunoco station)
Haydenville (tiny village just north of Northampton, part of Williamsburg)
413-268-7441
Monday 7 a.m. - 11 a.m.; Closed Tuesday; Wednesday & Thursday 7 a.m.- 4 p.m.;
Friday 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Nestled in a country setting, this charming cafe offers lacto-ovo vegetarian fare and delicious vegan selections, including a vegan breakfast burrito, tofu and rice, 3-bean chili, sloppy Joes, humus/veggie and avocado sandwiches, and some vegan desserts. Attractive, cozy setting high in ambiance, with plants, sofas, a bookshelf for browsing, and wireless Internet, a rare find in the area.

Evolution
22 Chestnut St.
Florence (Northampton), MA
(413) 586-0200
Monday - Wednesday, 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Thursday & Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. - 10 p.m., with live jazz 7 - 10 p.m.
Sunday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Brunch
Salads, soups, sandwiches, peanut noodles, veggie burgers, chili, oat bread, farmhouse stew, gourmet vegan specials; most produce and grains are organic; everything is vegan except milk for coffee. Vegan organic baked goods by Oh Sweet Mama's. Sunday brunch includes waffles, pancakes, scrambled tofu, home fries, homemade granola, soups, and salads. The great food, along with super ambiance, with sofas, magazines, courtyard, and a homey feeling make this a magnet meeting place.

Haymarket Café
185 Main Street, Northampton
413-586-9969
Monday - Thursday, 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Friday, 7 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Saturday, 7 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
A social mecca with a hip coffee shop on the main level and a cafe on the lower level. The cafe offers an eclectic menu of international entrees such as Mediterranean Greek Artichoke Stew, Arroz a la Cubana, Sambar (a thick and flavorful South Indian mild curry soup) and delectable salads, sandwiches, and specials. Breakfast offerings include a Fresh Fruit Bowl and Tofu Vegan Scramble with portabellas, roasted red peppers and potatoes, soy sausage and shallots. Cozy atmosphere adds to the attractiveness of this Noho favorite.

Tofu a Go-Go!
265 Main Street, Greenfield (just off Rt. 2 at Rt. 91)
413-772-8638 (TOFU)
Call for hours, closed Wednesdays
Their lush, richly varied menu has something for everyone, from raw to macro, to international, to stick-to-your-ribs American home cooking. You'll want to stay for a month to try all the scrumptious entrees and daily specials. Homemade vegan burger with lots of toppings and sassy slaw, tempeh reuben with soy cheese, sauerkraut, grilled onions, and vegan Russian dressing, oh my. From Mexican and Thai burritos, to Middle Eastern platter, to Vegan Alfredo, to a Japanese home style meal of greens and sea vegetables over brown rice with tamari ginger sauce -- this gem in the Upper Pioneer Valley is worth traveling for.

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Permalink Reply by Mush on December 16, 2007 at 8:05am

From what i hear, there are veggie restaurants in the Providence area but i just moved here and haven't found any yet. i think th one i'm thinking of is on thayer st in prov. when i make it over that way i'll let you know!

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Permalink Reply by Mush on December 24, 2007 at 5:59am

hey there guys. found this website and article while looking for some veggie friendly places to go. i'll let you know when i try them but for now here's the website and article :) peace

http://riroads.com/restaurants/ri_vegan.htm

Eating Right in the Ocean State

Top 5 Vegan Restaurants in Rhode Island

By Alexandrea Cerrone

Going out to eat in a restaurant is one of the hardest events for someone living a vegan lifestyle to deal with. Asking what each dish contains and making special orders can be very frustrating. Dining out becomes even more challenging when visiting a new area. Rhode Island has plenty of excellent restaurants that serve vegan fare or accommodate those with certain restricted diets. The top five include Garden Grill, Melanie's Vegan Eden, Crazy Burger, Madhouse Café, and Julian's.


The Garden Grille in Pawtucket, offers a wide variety of vegan dishes. This completely vegetarian restaurant provides a laid back environment with an intimate and comfortable feeling. The menu clearly states the foods that aren't vegan and you can ask to substitute any of the dairy in certain dishes with the vegan counterparts. The Garden Grille serves brunch every Sunday with an array of vegan breakfast items. All of their delicious desserts are vegan and they also offer catering and takeout.

On the east side of Providence there is Melanie's Vegan Eden. This is a completely vegan restaurant so there is nothing to fear when dining here. Most of their dishes contain mock meat and dairy and they claim to have "the best vegan cheesecake in the universe," which is hard to argue with. This bright and exciting restaurant is quite small and can be hard to get into on some nights. However, it is a great place to take kids since they have toys and games for everyone to play with while waiting to eat; and you can even watch Melanie herself prepare the food behind the front counter.

Crazy BurgerIf you are looking for a laid back beach shack, then the Crazy Burger is the place for you. This small and inviting restaurant is conveniently located near the beach in Narragansett. They offer a wide variety of dishes and have a wonderful selection of fresh juices. Seats at a breakfast bar are located inside and during the summer they offer additional outdoor seating. Breakfast is served every morning and they are open seven days a week. The Crazy Burger is a great place to go with non-vegan friends since they offer everything.

The owners of the Crazy Burger have recently opened a restaurant in Pawtucket called the Madhouse Café. This is a more upscale dining experience but at the same time, it is still comfortable. They have an eclectic menu and a full bar. They offer many of the same items as Crazy Burger in addition to some new items. Breakfast is served on weekend mornings. Stools line their beautiful wooden bar, and a patio outside is open to guests during the warmer seasons. It has a great atmosphere and is located near the Gamm Theatre, which is convenient for guests before or after a show.

Julian'sJulian's, located in Providence, offers a few vegan options. They serve brunch everyday and they have a full bar with seating. Julian's dark and relaxed atmosphere is accented by unique designs and artwork displayed on the walls. Excellent service compliments their unusual and interesting dishes. Julian's is both a dining experience and trip to an art gallery all at once.

Discovering new restaurants with vegan possibilities can be a challenging yet exciting goal. Most times, it takes a lot of research and interrogation to find vegan friendly dishes. However, if you are patient and persistent, the search for restaurants can be enjoyable and educational. Do not be afraid to try new places and ask questions, and you will be sure to find great vegan food.

# Garden Grille is at 727 East Avenue Pawtucket, RI. Call them at (401) 726-2826 or visit them online at www.gardengrillecafe.com.
# Melanie's Vegan Eden is at 102 Ives Street in Providence. Call them at (401) 228-6700 or visit them online at veganeden.com.
# Crazy Burger is at 144 Boon Street in Narragansett. Call them at (401) 783-1810 or find them online at www.crazyburger.com.
# Madhouse Cafe is at 100 Main Street in Pawtucket. Call them at (401) 724-2256 or find them online at madhousecafe.com.
# Julian's is at 318 Broadway in Providence. Call them at (401) 861-1770 or find them online at www.juliansprovidence.com

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Permalink Reply by Trav on June 25, 2008 at 8:17am

I recently went to a small place called Earthly Delights. Man, it was so nice to go to a place that I didn't need to worry about ordering vegan. I got the Blackened Tofu Wrap, awesome! They do have non-veg options so everyone can enjoy. It's very small, earthy crunchy but I love that. It's tucked in the middle of Osterville village on the Cape. Wonderful couple own and operate this cafe and it has a few cafe tables on the porch to sit and enjoy the summer air. I recommend it if you're going to be in the area.

Check out their menu:

http://www.earthlydelightscapecod.com/

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