Veggie Galaxy

i am always willing to make the trek out to cambridge from boston to visit veggie galaxy! what i really loved about this place is its catering to so many diets and dietary restrictions. while veggie galaxy's food is always a hit, i have two observations from my last visit: as of august 2024, veggie galaxy has updated their classic one-sheet menu to a booklet menu style with new food options. while i have a preference for just having to flip the menu once to see all my options, i am happy to see the menu expansion. im not so thrilled of the inclusion of nuts in many of the new menu items (namely in the breakfast section). previously, i was told the kitchen was nut-free but the bakery section was not. now it may be the kitchen as well.another menu note -- the drink menus at the beginning of the menu booklet say "everything is plant based unless noted otherwise", but the next few pages say "everything can be made plant based, just ask!" with the exact same logo/location. i was initially confused since i didn't realize the text there in the corner changed across the pages, but it's an important distinction to make if you're vegan or have dietary restrictions!

Classic diner vibes but with a very Cambridge twist - everything on the menu is vegetarian and can be made vegan upon request!We came on a Sunday around 1 and only had to wait a few minutes for a table. We chose to sit outside. You're sitting right next to Mass Ave so it can get a little noisy at times but overall it was pleasant. I got the big ass mimosa (its official name) and a green veggie omelet. The mimosa was yummy and not overly alcoholic, but I didn't feel like they were skimping on the booze either. The omelette was good. It came with various veggies, Swiss cheese, and a drizzle of pesto on top. I thought the pesto was a nice touch. I do with it had been a bit more salty or maybe had some spices or something to add a bit more flavor. A little garlic salt would have gone a long way. The home fries and toast it came with were average. Nothing too exciting but definitely not bad either. Overall I'm glad this is in the neighborhood and definitely will be back to give it another shot.

The food service was good, although when I asked for coffee, the waitress brought me a cup of cold coffee; I guess she didn't check it first. I ate inside, which is reminiscent of an old-style diner. I had the Galaxy burger, which is made from beets and other ingredients. I had it with cole slaw, as I always am trying to recreate my high school experience of Big Boy burgers in Indiana on a band trip, which basically had cole slaw on them and were awesome. This burger with cole slaw on it was excellent. Also, as a nice touch, the burger comes with a spring greens salad, which I didn't realize from the menu.One complaint here is that the burger, as some veggie burgers are, was incredibly messy as it began to fall apart. The bun was way too soft to deal with the deconstruction of the burger. They should serve it on a swiss roll or similar more sturdy bun. Another minor complaint: I asked for pickles, and that was $2 extra, which I wasn't informed of in advance. At least it was cheaper than the $4 for three-quarters of a pickle they charged me in St. Pete Beach in May! I moved on to dessert, and had the vanilla ice cream (coconut-based) with coconut whipped cream and peanut butter. It was very yummy! I wanted the peanut butter sauce, but they don't have that any more, so I got straight peanut butter (my choice). I asked the waitress to mix it in, but she basically put a small slab on the bottom and on the top. It was fine, but it would have been nice for her to at least try the mix-in style.I know this sounds like a lot of picky complaints, so I should say I enjoyed the experience overall.

We walked 20 min in the rain from our visit to Harvard to come here, and it did not disappoint! Service was quick and friendly at 5 pm on a Sunday and started to get crowded by 5:30 but there is plenty of seating. The diner vibe was spot on. We loved the cauli po boy sandwich. The portobello melt was good too. The side of potato salad was perfect. I wish we could try everything on the menu! They charge a 5% "Kitchen Appreciation Fee"It's definitely not a whole food option but a fun treat once in a while!

Veggie Galaxy is still my go-to breakfast spot in the Boston area. Their pastry chef is incredibly talented and the vanilla funfetti cake will even have non-vegans drooling for it!

Great food fast and friendly service ! So fun to be able to eat anything. Classic diner vibe!

I made plans to meet up with a friend in Boston who has dietary restrictions. I was happy to work around her needs and she suggested Veggie Galaxy. I was a little hesitant as I am not vegetarian, but one glance at the menu told me Veggie Galaxy had plenty to offer (vegan, vegetarian, or not) They also have a claim to fame as having been featured on diners, drive-ins, and dives. I thought this was a fun detail! The decor and signage were fun and bright. We took advantage of the beautiful weather and went with outdoor seating. Our server was very kind and did not mind me needing some extra time to look over the menu. She was also happy to explain that any item on the menu I wanted could be made with cheese and didn't have to be vegan cheese. I loved that the menu had breakfast all day. We got aperol spritz to start. They were made well. We shared onion rings as an appetizer. They were battered and tasty. I also ordered the French onion soup. Loved it! I went with traditional waffles with strawberries, powdered sugar, caramelized banana butter, and real maple syrup. It was delightful. The banana butter added rich flavor to each bite. I couldn't resist desert. A very vibrant piece of funfetti vegan cake ( I took this home to share with my husband) We left no crumbs. Veggie Galaxy has been on my mind since visiting. It was just so good!

This was a nice place to get brunch with friends. Their menu prices are not bad and not everything is vegan so you can still get eggs for brunch. Even so, I still appreciate their vegetarian take on club sandwich, which used tofu and beans. This place is also good to take people who are vegetarian because they have a wide selection of vegetarian options.They seemed to be busy on the day we went, so service was a bit slow, but they made sure to check on us a few times during the meal to see if we needed anything. Also as an fyi: They don't seat you unless your entire group is here so you won't be able to "save a table" for any latecomers. I also love the restaraunt's vibe. It's got a great old-school diner feel that I love.I took the T in and didn't have any problems finding the restaurant.

I was staying close by on a trip to Boston, and this place came highly recommended by a family member. We decided to check it out Sunday around noon and ended up doing take-out because the dine-in line was outrageously long, extending outside. We were able to pick up our food in less than 15 minutes. We tried the chick'n and waffles ($17), and the meatball sub ($17, made vegan with no additional cost) with fries (additional $2). The seitan chick'n was delicious and tender, perfect with the gravy, while the waffles were slightly sweet. There was a bit of inadvertent mixing of the gravy and syrup on the waffle which was a rather disgusting combination, but either one or the other on the waffle was excellent! The meatball sub had a smokey flavor which we didn't mind. The fries were a perfect texture of slightly crisp but still soft. While the food was amazing, I'd be interested in dining in to experience the ambiance as the diner looks quite cozy inside.

I missed Veggie Galaxy my first visit to Boston, however, I made up for it my second visit. The menu is amazing, the food is so good, and the dessert...I should have gotten two. A friend an I shared the buffalo potato skins, mac&cheese, went back for a breakfast burrito and dessert and thought about going back one more time. If you have a chance, the peanut butter pie was to die for. So good. Loved the diner feel and fun decor. Make this place a priority for sure!