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    Clover Food Lab

    3.8 (914 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Chickpea Fritter & Lavender Lemonade
    Connie L.

    Their Chickpea Fritter is SO good. They don't skimp on the add ins (as seen in the pics) and they encase so much flavor in their falafel, pickled veggies and sauces. Falafel is especially crispy but can get a bit gritty at times. Had some great service! Everything came out in a timely manner and the counterperson was helpful & friendly. The only thing I regret getting is the lavender lemonade. You're basically drinking some lightly seasoned lavender water. Hardly any lemon flavor.

    Frank Y.

    I've been to multiple Clover locations mostly on business trips and had the pleasure to sit down for lunch with family and friends this weekend at the renovated Harvard Square location. Usually a fan of the falafel sandwich which is fresher and tastier than other Boston competitors in plant based fast casual. On this trip we ordered the chicken fingers which were as close to "real" chicken as I've seen in a plant based restaurant in the US. Only small downside is that fries feel slightly on the soggy side. The service is very fast here also with surprisingly low lines even at busy times , and the university pennants on the tile wall are a nice touch also. The future is bright for Clover especially if there are technological improvements that make the plant based meats even more authentic .

    Verde Potato Breakfast Bowl
    Annie G.

    The two stars is given to the service, and probably the nicely boiled eggs. The food part, except the eggs, is nothing to eat unfortunately. It is soaked in oil--- which I don't know if the oil come from the beans or the verde. It is my first time to try Clover breakfast and likely the last time.

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    Maria G.

    Love this Clover food lab on Mass Ave and also love the Science Center location. Some of my favorite breakfast items are Tunisian breakfast bowl ($8.35) and fresh orange juice ($9.89). I would absolutely love to bump it to 5 stars if the price could be more affordable. But the food is SO good!! I love the breakfast items are made to order. Service is always friendly. Ambiance is nice, a mix of group tables or individual stations. Indoor air ventilation always great in the morning hours (haven't been here in the afternoon to test it). Highly recommend it if you want a hearty breakfast!

    Falafel sandwich
    Garen A.

    Wasn't sure what to expect from this place, but I really liked it! Sandwiches and fries are good, and my gf tried the coffee and really liked it! I didn't love the seating arrangement (communal seating is always a challenge) and it's on the pricier side for what you get, but it's a prime location so I can't complain too much! Stay Cheerful

    Sapphire M.

    Passed by this place while wandering about and doing tourist things at Harvard, it's really just across the street. There was a sign outside advertising their chickpea fritter, which caught our attention. It turns out that this is a great vegetarian joint! They just seemed a bit understaffed. There were 4 people making food in the kitchen, and only one person to make coffee/tea/juices and take customer orders. The service was still great, considering how busy they were with orders. A lot of customers seemed to take their food to go. Side note, but an "Order here" sign might be a good idea, as there were a few of us confused by the setup. The menu had a lot of healthy food and drink options, the carrot juice lemonade caught my eye, but I didn't try it this time. My friend ordered the sandwich that was advertised and I decided to try their BBQ seitan sandwich with an iced hibiscus tea. My sandwich was delicious and the bbq sauce had a nice sweet flavor. The hibiscus tea was also good and not too sweet, though my Caribbean side would've preferred it to be lol. They get bonus points for striving for sustainability, everything they hand you is compostable, like the sign says. Pro tip: The seats by the window are perfect for people watching! There are a lot of tour groups and interesting characters that pass by this busy street.

    Verde rice and bean bowl
    Mary S.

    I love the history of this Clover location and I always get my food very quickly. There's interesting tile work - it was apparently a lunch counter 100 years ago. I'm digging the new bowls menu - this rice and bean bowl has exactly what I want and is the perfect size (very filling!) Healthy and delicious!

    Popover
    John H.

    The popover sandwich was a great savory bite to start my day after a run around Harvard campus. The bread was light and fluffy. Inside was a juicy tomato and delicious fried onions. Every bite was so satisfying. No line or wait for a late Saturday morning. Staff was very nice and helpful and the food came out promptly.

    Jerry K.

    There wasn't one thing on the menu that wasn't delicious. The sweet potato maple pecan salad, rosemary fries, the white bean kale soup that tasted like fall, and the fritter platter that still had my mouth watering after every bite. You found yourself a returning customer.

    Seasonal fried mushroom Nashville sandwich
    Ajith J.

    I'll admit I am always a bit pessimistic about places like this and I have had a few underwhelming experiences. Clover food lab however blew my mind completely. Right from the concept, it's story and the way they source their food seasonally and change up their menu blew me completely. I had the fried mushroom Nashville sandwich and it was so good. My wife got the chickpea plate and that was also really good. The food tastes super fresh and you really don't feel like you're at a place that has no meat options. The staff were really friendly and there was plenty of seating inside as well.

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    Good bean & rice bowl. Quick service and really nice interior. Friendly staff as well.

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    I ordered the Mediterranean Bowl. It is delicious, but the falafel is too salty. Otherwise, I highly recommend.

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    We came with reservation of four! The restaurant was very busy and lively! It was a bit loud…read morebecause we were sitting next to the kitchen and the party next to us was very boisterous! Other wise it was okay! We had alreay ask to move away from that table in which the accomodated us! Food was very good! It was a bit like American Tapas ,brunch and lunch all combined which made the menu interesting! Latkes, French toast, special burger, and a couple of other dishes all were very delicious! Prices were reasonable $$ Parking in Harvard Square can be a nightmare ,but we found public parking near the hotel. Would go back again to try there other goodies!!!

    I had really high expectations going in here based on how much everyone else has raved about it,…read morebut I don't know if those were completely met. We tried the steak tartare, the secret burger, and the basil pasta paired with glasses of wine. The steak tartare was probably the weakest item, there was just absolutely no flavor whatsoever. Normally this dish is umami and maybe has a little kick from the dijon or shallots, but nothing was going on here. The burger was good, it was definitely up there compared to all the burgers I've tried, but it wasn't anything special either. I know a burger is just a burger, but sometimes you try one and it just had something that makes it stand out, and this was just not the case here. What was absolutely fantastic was the basil pasta. I myself am not a huge bolognese fan, but I probably could have eaten at least two more bowls of this pasta if given the option. So rich, noodles cooked perfectly, just so incredibly comforting. It was good enough for me to give me a reason to go back. I was told later that there were a lot off the menu I didn't order that would have explained A&H's popularity, but quite frankly, paying $18 for a carrot or potato dish simply did not resonate with me. Now, as far as service goes, we were unimpressed. I had reserved the patio originally, without realizing it is very deserted from the rest of the establishment, so we switched our table for bar seats. It wasn't a super busy night (we literally found two bar seats next to each other easily) but we were widely ignored throughout the meal. The restaurant has a great vibe, though!

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    4.4(154 reviews)
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    We've walked by Urban Heath a bunch, but only recently decided to go in for a Friday dinner, and…read morethey're definitely worth a visit! Standouts would be the littleneck clams in sweet corn broth (loved the focaccia) and the shaved brussels salad & kimchi pancake and I'd definitely get both again. The turmeric & citrus scallop crudo and grilled local monkfish were great as well and worth getting. It also looked like most tables were getting the five spice pork osso bucco, which I'll keep in mind for the future if it stays on the menu. I appreciated the cozy setting and attentive staff (who really knew what was in each dish) and it made our night feel special.

    Wow. The Chef's Counter was exquisite, what an amazing tasting journey and experience for all your…read moresenses! I knew from the moment the smoked miso maple butter hit my tongue that we were in for a treat -- and that was just the amuse bouche with a nice lil' warm biscuit bite. Cocktails were also very good and well balanced, especially the one with butter-washed mezcal, charred corn, and lime. Chef Erin and her talented crew carefully crafted sheer magic with each dish from start to finish. Each element was thoughtfully prepared, with the flavors and textures coming together beautifully in each bite. Many of their purveyors are local or they directly forage some of the ingredients themselves...and you can tell, so fresh and delicious! All the dishes were wonderful but the star for me was the duck, which was cooked perfectly with bold and sophisticated sauces. I will definitely remember this meal. Service was impeccable and the vibes were relaxed, which was very noticeable given the busy kitchen we witnessed over the course of the meal. No yelling or banging, just a smooth team of talented folks (mostly women) making gorgeous food - some plates were truly works of art. Similarly the acoustics of the small room were pretty impressive, as it never felt too loud and it was easy to talk to my partner. After living in the PNW for 10 years, I finally found a farm-to-table place in the Boston area worth going to, and Urban Hearth is it. I will definitely be back!

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