My son and daughter-in-law treated me to lunch on a recent visit to Cambridge. They get take-out from here frequently since they live nearby, but we are in this time. Plenty of seating in this bright restaurant. I had a Chickpea Fritter Sandwich which also comes in a platter. It was delicious. Would not hesitate to return. read more

I was there yesterday. As I began to enjoy my food, a mouse ran across the floor in front of me. More upsetting was the utter lack of concern shown by staff when I alerted them. There are way too many clean and good cafes in Boston to waste time at this one. Yelp requires a one star minimum rating, which is the only reason it's getting one. read more

Food was amazing, exceeded my expectations! Service was excellent too! Highly recommend and I will definitely go back! read more

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I've been a fan of clover for quite a while now, but haven't gotten around to writing a review until the Covid era. This review is mostly focused on their meal kits, which are really something special. We've gotten both the starter box, and the post meat box, which have come with three entrées, some snacks, some desserts, and always a small little extra gift that we were expecting. They are really explicit instructions about storage and cooking that are easy to read and understand. The food has been lasting us more one or two more servings than expected, too, and it definitely feels like we have gotten our money's worth. We've used both pickup and the delivery service and both were really smooth. We'll be back! read more

Clover Food Lab - Meal box - Sandwiches Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I've been taking out a few boxes or "starter kits" from Clover due to the ongoing COVID restrictions and so on... I would love to try a more casual dine-in at some point, or their own prepared foods, but to make the drive to their "HUB" location it seemed worthwhile to get a whole box. The starter box, I think priced at $100, was a little steep, but at the time they were offering $40 off, and at this price it was a great deal. It came with three different entrees, a few breakfasts and some snacks / desserts. I also was able to try out their Fall Box, which although smaller has some great seasonal options. The food is vegetarian, and everything is clearly labeled as Dairy, Wheat, etc... All options are both delicious and very healthy. I love their food as it changes up my regular diet and keeps me full and happy at the same time. read more

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scrumptious and light. the best tasting eggplant i've ever had, and such silky hummus! the vegetables (purple cabbage, shredded lettuce with pumpkin seeds, shredded carrots) paired so well with the rest of the platter. read more

Clover Food Lab - eggplant and egg platter - Sandwiches Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

My sister brought me here for dinner, straight from the airport and I cannot think of a better way to kick-start my Boston area food tour. She told me about a brussels sprouts sandwich and I was intrigued. Unfortunately, it was a seasonal item and I had visited in May. We ended up ordering the chickpea fritter platter, Clover's take on falafel. We also got the BBQ seitan platter. When the girl behind the counter told us about their house made pita, we asked for two orders. One order = one pita. I ordered a Guatemala coffee. It was a strong pour over and I appreciate any time a restaurant provides fresh coffee options. The seitan was flavorful with good texture. It came with potato salad, pickles and slaw. The chickpea fritters were seasoned well and had a perfect crunch. The sides that came with the plates used fresh ingredients. The pickled red cabbage added a tangy brightness and the hummus was creamy and smooth. Street parking was easy to find on our Thursday evening visit and the girls behind the counter were friendly and helpful. read more

Clover Food Lab - Sandwiches Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Just for their Taco Tueday Delivery Box: 1 star. Last week, I ordered the $55 Large Taco Tuesday Subscription Box, through their app, which said it was successful, There was no email confirmation of any kind, but the app reassured me it was locked in. Today, (Tuesday), the app said it was out for delivery. It is now 9pm, and there is no ETA on the food. You can't call them bc they literally have no phone number. I tried emailing info@cloverfoodlab.com and box@cloverfoodlab.com, but they say it'll take 3-5 DAYS to respond. I DM'ed them through twitter, no response. I @cloverfoodlab tweeted them, no response. I have an angry hungry crowd that I now have to cook dinner for bc there's no info or ETA on the so-called "free delivery" subscription dinner box. Had I known it would be after my kids' bedtimes before it comes (if it ever comes), I would have made other arrangements. I am very disappointed and sad to not be having the subscription Taco Tuesday dinner, despite ordering and paying for it, and the app saying it's on it's way, when there is literally no email receipt of my order or payment. :( As it's 9pm, I've sent the sweetie to Clover, directly, to go find out where our dinner is, :( read more

I got the chickpea fritter platter which is basically a falafel plate. It came with beet salad, bean salad, carrot salad, red cabbage, tomato & cucumber mix, hummus, and tahini sauce. Although it didn't come with any rice, the dish was very filling. It feels very healthy and fresh. I loved all the sides because it had some acidity. The only disappointment was the size and quantity of the chickpea fritters. They are tiny and only give five which didn't feel like enough. I also got the kumquat lemonade which wasn't really sweet. I actually liked it more because it wasn't so sweet. If you love healthy food and vegetable, you should definitely try this place out. read more

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It took me a while to try out Clover, almost a year after moving into the Cambridge/Somerville area. Partly, I think it's because there are a decent number of fully vegan eateries in the area. But also, there seems to be some weird gripes about Clover that put me off a little. However, I tried the Cambridge St location out recently on the way back to Union Square from Kendall. When you walk in, it's a bit confusing what the actual arrangement for ordering/paying is. After a greeting from an employee behind the counter, I discovered ordering is basically anywhere behind the counter, as he just entered it into a phone-like device (along with my payment). I read a lot about their falafel ahead of time, and where that's more or less their flagship item, I got it in platter form (my partner in sandwich form). We also ordered a side of fries to split. The order took surprisingly long (the menu board actually tells you average wait time, and noted after our orders were placed that it had gone up). However, I wasn't in too much of a rush so not the end of the world by any means. We took our food back home and I was a little surprised that the platter did not come with pita! Their pita is house made (and popular), so I was bummed it did not come up with the platter. Given that most falafel/Mediterranean platters I've had anywhere else would include that, I think this is something that should be called out a little more. After all, their menu doesn't even cite ingredients (which is pretty unusual for a vegetarian/vegan restaurant). While I did not get to have pita with my platter, I had a bite of my partner's and can see what all the fuss is about. It was certainly some of the most pillow-y pita I've had. As for my food, it included a few different types of pickled veggies, a cucumber salad, hummus, tahini, chickpeas, and falafel. Everything was quite good, and surprisingly filling. My partner really liked her falafel sandwich too, and we were both impressed by the quantity of fries that came with our order. It was definitely share-able. Next time I check out Clover I'll make sure I'm representing that pita life (whether on platter or sandwich). read more

Lots of great seasonal options. Very enthusiastic and persuasive cashiers (maybe a little too much). Overall a great healthy lunch stop!

I feel like Clover is pretty over-rated. I understand they do their best to keep the food fresh, from local places... and that's great. But stuff to me just doesn't seem to be A) worth the price B) mind-blowing in any way Service? Slow. SUPER slow in most cases, even if it's not busy. Food? Just OK. Some stuff is gross (I dislike most of the salads and cold teas). I had a sandwich today that I found pretty tasty, but probably because they absolutely drowned it in yummy mayo, and I'm a disgusting person that is into mayo. (It's the Mayor Tom Menino sandwich, in case anyone was curious). I visit this place for one of two reasons: 1) Someone suggests it (usually a vegetarian) and I am too polite to say no. 2) It's one of the few options nearby (which is the case for me where i currently work in Inman Square). read more

Back in Cambridge for a weekend trip and Clover HUB was our first stop. We used to frequent Clover before it became so prevalent, and nothing's changed - maybe even gotten a bit better! 1230 on a Thursday and there was a line for orders (and food), and the "meatballs" were in high demand. Staff was helpful, but rather frantic, and they gave our food to someone else. All in all, a good experience. We ordered the chickpea fritter sammy (aka falafel), eggplant plate, and the homemade concord grape soda. what a refreshing blast to our past were the flavors and quality of ingredients. oh how we've missed you! service could be fine tuned and bit more efficient. food is superb, always fresh & tasty. prices are very fair. next time we're in the area, we will be back!! read more

Clover Food Lab - Chickpea fritter with matching side of Concord grape soda - Sandwiches Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Overall I love the atmosphere and the service. Clover is next door to my job so it's a hop over whenever I need a quick bite. The space is large and industrial reminding me of coffee shops in San Francisco's Soma district. I absolutely love their homemade soda's- especially the spearmint and vanilla. I've only tried the chickpea fritter, fries and BBQ seitan food items. While I love the fritter and fries, I couldn't finish the seitan because it reminded me of spam, due to its wet and compact canned cat food-like comsistency which turned me off. Although the BBQ flavor was ok, I just had no desire to finish it and only ate the fries. Other notes: Metered street parking Plenty of seating. Inviting bright and sunny interior. Provided roll of paper and crayons for the artistic types. Very friendly and helpful staff. No online menu to view, but they have a really cool blog. read more

Clover Food Lab - Different homemade soda syrups- vanilla, pineapple, ginger & spearmint. - Sandwiches Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Clover keeps it fresh. Fresh ingredients, fresh menu items. I can always expect seasonal, bold, fun new sandwiches with them! If they can keep adding new amazing flavors like the one in their latest, the Sharan, I will come back over and over until I die. The Sharan is an Indochinese sandwich that doesn't hold back on heat, is super flavorful and has a great spice profile with depth. Packed with cauliflower, delicious lime slaw, fried rice noodles and pepper spread - goodness I'm already thinking of when to get it again!! I hope they keep it permanently. Another fave sandwich that I hope rotates back in is the parsnip! So good. Staples like the chickpea fritter aren't a bad way to go but it's fun trying new fare. Mezze platter is good if you're going light on carbs although mixing and matching your fave sides might be a better choice once you know what you like. They switch up the soda flavors often and offer interesting flavors you typically don't find elsewhere - mango and pineapple are great! Sample if you're not sure. Coffee in the morning is solid and their popover sandwiches rock! And the simple popover itself is a delicious puffy treat. Service at this location is great and the staff give it a community feel. read more

Clover Food Lab - The incredible mouthwatering Sharan sandwich. - Sandwiches Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Disappointed with @cloverfoodlab Hanukkah Box! I had small Hanukkah gathering in my garage and catered the event in order to avoid cooking. The description of the @cloverfoodlab box advised 'heat and serve' and 'light prep'. Well, the box arrived with the latke batter uncooked. For those of you who have prepared latkes, you know that frying them in hot oil is not at all 'light prep'. I quickly ordered pre-made latkes elsewhere, as this is the most important part of the Hanukkah meal. If you plan to order a meal box or catering from Clover, I strongly suggest you ask questions and not rely on the online instructions, as they are too vague. I'd hate for this to happen to someone else. read more

Came back to clover because my student keeps raving about vegan food. This time I tried the BBQ seitan sandwich ~$9 if I remember correctly. I wasn't a huge fan of their seitan (odd texture and overpowered by the sauce), but I'll come back and try something else! read more

Clover Food Lab - BBQ seitan sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

my new favorite place to eat. i stopped in for lunch and already got a positive impression since the woman taking my order was super friendly and nice. she gave me a little background about clover and let me know that all the food was made here at the inman location. i decided on the egg & eggplant platter which is apparently a really popular choice. it came with a cucumber tomato salad plus 2 salads, one that was beet, carrots, and pumpkin seeds, and the other was with farro. it also had a large scoop of hummus topped with olive oil, and all of these sides were actually the best part better than the egg and eggplant. however the fried eggplant was awesome, it was slightly chewy on the outside and tender on the inside. i was still in the area so decided to go back for a quick dinner. i couldn't decide what i wanted so the other really friendly woman at the front (that makes 2 for 2) offered to let me try all the soups of the day. the tomato was thick and creamy, and i ended up adding a cup of this with my sandwich. the mulligatawny soup was actually the best one, with a slight indian flavor and lentils but i thought it would be too filling. the hearty vegetable stew was quite hearty with huge chunks of vegetables. i didn't want mayonnaise on my sandwich so was offered tahini on the side which is a nice substitute. both teas i got were delicious, the lemon hibiscus was flavorful and the mint refreshing. i also like that they offer a beer on tap plus multiple coffee options. read more

Clover Food Lab - Egg & eggplant platter, beet & carrot salad, farro salad, tahini, and hummus - Sandwiches Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I'm here on average once a week. How can I resist? Everything is so healthy [-seeming]. With a meat-free menu and an emphasis on local produce, Clover kicks it up a notch with tasty sandwiches and platters that rarely disappoint. If you're looking for something nutritious and filling, but don't want to shlep down to Whole Foods for a prepared dish, try Clover instead. I'm a fan of the egg and eggplant sandwich or the brussel sprout sandwich. The brussel is seasonal, so for the love of your tummy, get some before it's gone! Fried brussel sprouts and dijon sour cream? Yes please and thank you. The french fries here are also yummy; always perfectly salted, and I love the crispy bites of rosemary sprinkled throughout. I've heard good things about the CSA and the breakfast menu, but have yet to try either. I'll admit, there's room for improvement in the customer service area, but you win some, you lose some. read more

Clover Food Lab - Sandwiches Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I like Clover's emphasis on local ingredients and their pristine, sterile appearance. Everything on the menu looked great but the Brussels sprouts sandwich sounded amazing: fried Brussels in a pita with pickled red cabbage, toasted hazelnuts, and a creamy aioli. The friend I was with said she had one yesterday. She liked it but she thought it was a tad dry, and recommend ordering with some extra sauce. I took her advice and asked if I could get mine with extra aioli, but my request was denied, even though I said I'd pay extra. The sandwich was very good -- I loved how the smoky, charred sprouts paired with the briny cabbage and the crunch of the hazelnuts -- but she was right: it was on the dry side. Still, pretty good for $6. The Inman Square location even had two draft lines with local (of course) nano brews. When I was there it was Somerville's Pretty Things and Framingham's Jack's Abby. I like Clover. I'm partial to All-Star Sandwich Bar down the street but if I saw the truck around town then I would definitely take advantage. read more

Clover Food Lab - Brussels sprout sandwich. - Sandwiches Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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We are fortunate to work in Cambridge near a wide variety of restaurants. Nearby is Clover, a vegan restaurant. I'm not vegan, but every once in a while, it sounds like a good option - today was one of those days. The staff is happy to explain the menu to anyone not in-the-know about vegan options. The menu has some standards but also changes to a degree regularly. What we discovered today was that it was difficult to get a dish that wasn't fried or that had soy... The counter person was happy to suggest substitutions and we ended up with a pretty decent lunch. My falafel was overdone but, otherwise the food was fresh and tasty. Oh yeah - get the Ginger Soda! If you're looking for something different for lunch give Clover a try. read more

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I came at around 9pm with a friend and because it was empty I wasn't sure if the food here would be good but it turned out to be delicious! The chickpea fritter was amazing, the falafel, hummus and veggies are paired really nicely together. The server even let me sample the lemonade (thank you). Everything here is compostable too! Def recommend if you're looking for a quick bite read more

Clover Food Lab - Lemonade and chickpea fritter - Sandwiches Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Meh, it's okay. When I came in I was surprised to find it completely empty for a place that's supposedly popular. But whatever, it's 4:30pm on a Sunday in Somerville. When you first walk in, there isn't a clear area to order. That's when I found out that you order through anyone behind the counter and they input your order into a phone. When I first ordered, I thought he was ignoring what I said and was just using his phone lol. But cool system anyways. The menu isn't clear and only lists the main dish. If your first timer, definitely ask what it comes with. The platters especially. I'm not a picky eater so I didn't bother asking. The word platter makes me think hot food. But really your just getting a deconstructed salad. With the only warm thing being the main, mine the chickpea fritters. As for flavor, it's okay. It's seasoned, has taste but it's just not great. The broccoli side was good though. But I have had wayyy better vegan food. Then again, it is fast food. Also, they show the calories for each item which is interesting. Whether it's accurate is a different story. I think they estimated this platter at around 300 calories. I think it's a bit underestimated for hummus, fritters, small cup of sauce, broccoli and beans. But I can't prove that so... One last comment I'll make is that it's clean but not really at the same time. Behind the bar looks perfect, but the tables and floor aren't. And it was dead and no clean tables? Staff are nice and food is quick. It's just vegan fast food. I think I'm mostly just disappointed by the other reviews. I was expecting mind blowing vegan food. But it didn't even come close to that. Solid 3 read more

Okay honestly I'm super stoked about the impossible meatball sandwich which was out of this world! I love how whenever I want to eat better I can stop but ant Clover and do that without worrying about loosing out on flavor! Those rosemary fries i mean cmonnnnn! My one complaint is the look of the store, as a location that's SO open there should definitely be focus on the cleanliness of what the customers can see not to mention the line cook had long hair and no hairnet read more

Clover Food Lab - Sandwiches Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Clover is great for a fast bite. I specially love because everything is vegetarian and delicious. However, they do not have electric outlets available at the seating area, so if youare willing to enjoy their veggie offering while working on your computer, you better make sure you are fully charged. The missing star is due to its ATMOSPHERE, it lacks the relaxed and cool vibes of the location on Mass Ave. If you want to see more reviews like this one, visit www.ride2coffee.com read more

Clover Food Lab - Sandwiches Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

As a "carnivore" I will say that eating at a vegetarian establishment can always be a bit scary; you never really know if the food is going to be some bland tasteless mush. Clover is amazing, and true carnivores will leave full and satisfied by their fresh and flavorful food! My husband and I tried the Mezze Plate and Fries with Rosemary. The portions were generous, and the flavors were fantastic! Some of the freshest and tastiest hummus and French fries I have ever had! The lady who took our order was very sweet, and our food was prepared in a manner of a few minutes! I can't wait to go back and try more on the menu. I am also extremely excited to hear that they will be making their own pita bread in house for their numerous trucks and locations! read more

The coffee was decent, freshly dripped right into my cup. It was flavorful, although a bit bitter. Not a lot of milk options. The falafel (calling it a chickpea fritter is probably the most obnoxious thing I've seen this week--although they did explain it in response to my review, and their explanation is reasonable) is very tasty. The pita could be better, fresher, so it tastes less stale and also soaks up the sauces more so the sandwich leaks less. But the falafel are made to order, scooped and fried while you wait. The fixings are very fresh. There are pickles and a few other picked things, Israeli salad, and a bunch of hummus. The falafel could have been more evenly distributed. But overall a very tasty, refreshing sandwich with toppings that were a little out of the ordinary (in a good way). The lavendar lemonade was nice and lavendarey, but the lemonade part of the equation was wanting. It could have been countrytime for all I know. There was no pulp, no tartness, and not even an abundance of lemon flavor, and it had that uniformly cloudy, translucent look. I'd pass on it. The fresh soda syrups are cool, but all they've had for days is beet--clearly no one wants to drink that, since it's just been sitting there unordered. The service is friendly. They take cards. They respond appropriately and promptly to customer criticism and seem to really care about the customer experience read more

I was wandering through Inman thinking 'oh man I'd love some food right now. But I'll be home soon I should just wait.' Well, as Im sure you can guess, that didn't happen. I saw clover and immediately recognized the name as one of those cool food test kitchens that I'm a sucker for. Food made better with science? Count me in! I got their rosemary fries which immediately brought me back to the rosemary smashed potatoes from the Thanksgiving I never had (you know, the one where relatives are happy to see each other?) and immediately got me thinking of why I didn't think of it first. Let the record show, clover, that I think you should do apple fries with sage next. It'd be great. Anyways, moving on, the chickpea fritter sandwich. First off, a chickpea fritter is basically falafel (and isn't it interesting that global culture nowadays has spread enough that 'falafel' is a more descriptive word than 'chickpea fritter'?) and boy oh boy is it tasty. They perfectly layered soft pita with smooth hummus and crispy fritter but the real genius lies in their use of red cabbage. I know, red cabbage in a faux-middle eastern dish? Isn't it reserved for german food? NOT ANYMORE. It adds great crunch and back flavor that brings out the incredibly well spiced/seasoned fritter. Basically the entire sandwich is kids on a playground all getting along having fun with no injuries, they just all work together. Lastly, ambiance. I typically don't care how a place looks or how the servers treat me because whatever I'm there for the food, but these guys did good. The place itself looks sort of like a lab with tons of big spice containers and a massive refrigerator and working space and it just looks cool. The people clearly enjoy working there and have fun with it AND all their plates/cups/etc is compostable which is just plain old nice. I'm a fan, they're a really good fast food joint that'll trump most other options. The reason for 4 and not 5 stars is that while they're delicious, they're not life-changing (with the exception of giving me the brilliant idea for sage apple fries) and I try to reserve my 5s for life changing. Sparknotes: eat here. food+science=happy read more

Clover Food Lab - Rosemary fries, $3, lots and tasty - Sandwiches Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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My favorite Clover location, this is where they make their magical pita! Also they have a rotating beer on tap which is most welcome for a late lunch on a Saturday. My go to is always the egg and eggplant plate, but their sandwiches are awesome too. The impossible meatball sandwich is a treat, and I recently tried their seasonal zucchini one which was also yummy. Service is always fast and friendly and the seating area/tables are kept clean to a shine. I also have to point out their focus on local ingredients and on creating food that is environmentally sustainable as well as delicious. Can't beat that in my opinion! read more

I've been to their shop in Harvard and their food truck in Kendall. In both cases, service was friendly and efficient. The space in Harvard is nice and airy. Ingredients were fresh. I didn't care much for the Chickpea Fritter (probably because I like my pickles in small doses) or the Hisbiscus tea (too tarty) but I had the BBQ Seitan sandwich and it was delicious. I'd go again, to try their other menus. Four stars for the service, location, ingredients and innovative menus. read more

Clover Food Lab - Chickpea fritter sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Just stopped in for a coffee previous to an appointment, but was completely struck by the lemon dimension of the Four Barrel brew from San Francisco, and also the bold, friendly, glad-to-know-ya attitude of the cashier. I returned, and have now had both the Brussels sprout sandwich and the Venezuelan plantain. Both fresh and memorable. 100% worth a trip. Small suggestion: I understand Clover's desire to honor their food cart roots, but would offering a plate with sandwiches really harm the mojo? read more

Chick pea pita was unremarkable, lime soda same. Was handed the wrong order, when manager retrieved from our table he wisecracked "thanks for making my job harder" You know who you are, bad attitude bearded guy. Guess I'd come back, bc it's so hard to find falafel in Cambridge...BAAAAHH! read more

The customer service was horrendous. I came in with my husband and friend. We were excited to try Clover. We ordered the breakfast sandwich, popovers, coffee, and orange juice. I was told that the popover would take about 15 mins (since it was in the oven). That was fine. I placed my order using a credit card. I was never offered a receipt. Instead, the woman working at the counter just proceeded to the next order right after putting my order in. When I asked her for a receipt, she said that next time, I should tell her before I place my order. (I believe that businesses should offer receipts. Customers shouldn't have to ask for them.) The orange juice took about 15 mins. They had a lot of trouble squeezing the juice from the oranges. A group of white people came in (about 15 mins after we placed our order) and ordered popovers. They got their order right away. I spoke to the woman in the front and she acted shocked. She did NOT apologize. I would like to believe that it was just a mistake and that it's because they're just disorganized. I hope that it's not because my husband and I are people of color. Suggestions: 1. Offer ALL customers receipts with their order. If you forget, apologize. 2. Serve customers in the order in which orders come in. Don't serve people based on their race. 3. Learn to apologize when you make a mistake. If you want customers, improve your customer service. 4. Improve your menu. Make it more descriptive. It's hard to tell what you're ordering if there are no details. It's important for Clover to recognize that when the service is awful, the food taste awful. read more

The portions here and at the other Clover spots have really begun shrinking. The change is significant; I feel like I am at a different place. Can't really feel as satisfied as I used to. Plus, if you order a meal and ask them to leave off the cheese or any other item you may be allergic to, of course they keep the price the same and do not allow substitutions. Not feeling the love so much. read more

I'm absolutely amazed that the reviews are so positive for this place. I consistently have a mediocre food experience here, as well as a terrible customer service experience. Sadly, it's the closest place to where I work that turns around fast food, and I often have to choose between no lunch or going here. It's a great motivator for remembering to pack my own lunch. One of my worst experiences here was when I ordered the plantain sandwich, but asked if they could put the ingredients on one of their platter trays instead of inside of the pita. Clover serves up a lot of platters, so I figured this would be no problem at all. I don't eat bread, and I routinely ask restaurants of all kinds to do this. I've never had any pushback, until it came to Clover. The staff huddled together to discuss my request, and then one of them rudely proclaimed that they couldn't do it. The guy taking my order looked embarrassed, but told me that they needed to get "authorization from corporate headquarters" in order to serve a sandwich without the bread. Huh? Am I in the Twilight Zone? The guy offered to have them make the sandwich and then put it into a to-go platter container so that I could dismantle it myself, which is what I ended up doing. Today was another of my worst experiences, and I won't be going back here again. I ordered the plantain sandwich again (those fried plantains are delicious, despite the bad service!) and this time skipped over asking for the no-bread option, since I knew the answer would be no. Instead, once I received my sandwich wrapped in deli paper, I simply asked if I could get one of the cardboard to-go platter containers to take with me. The girl behind the counter looked at me like I was crazy and said, "Sorry, we don't give those out." I asked if I could pay for one, since I needed it to take apart my sandwich to eat it without the bread. She bluntly told me no, they couldn't do that. These arbitrary rules have driven me right out the door of this place. I hope someone in corporate sees this and realizes how their insanely poor customer service policies are driving people away. read more

I love clover. I love all that clover stands for. I love the chickpea fritter, the fresh ground coffee, the soft boiled egg sandwich, the rosemary fries. Everything. The reason this clover location only gets three stars is simply customer service. (The food trucks that I've frequented are so nice!) Then I moved to Inman Square about 8 months ago... SCORE right across the street from this location. A few employees at this location (usually the ones taking my order...sigh) act like they have better things to do. Sorry for bothering you by ordering food at your establishment..?They're plain rude. I'll still go back, because it's clover. But don't expect a tip if your a witch. read more

Been here so many times I lost count. For me, the favorite things on the menu have always been the chickpea fritter platter. From coming here to study, meeting up with friends, or just grabbing a quick lunch; this place has never disappointed. I've always been impressed by the Clover's commitment to sustainability, fresh ingredients, sourcing from local farmers, and their mostly organic products. Disclaimer: I have had to take a serious break from this place, as I one summer practically lived on this place for an entire summer. Break needed indeed. I think Cambridge has come such a long way in providing fantastic food, my only hope is that places like Clover continue to innovate and keep up their standards of sustainability as they grow large. read more

Only the best fast food restaurant in Boston! Quick friendly service, creative & eclectic menu and great community & kid activities.

I live across the street and see this place as an extension of my kitchen. The Brussels. Oh Dear God. One of the best sandwiches I've ever eaten. Warm pita bread, fresh, local, fried sprouts, smoky cheddar, toasted hazelnuts, cabbage, and garlic aoli. Just incredible (though perhaps less healthy than their other fare). Winter tomato (with seaweed, tomato, and sriracha aoli) is also brilliant. You can't go wrong with the chickpea or egg and eggplant, either. I love the $5 craft beers on tap. Plus you can get your CSA through Clover. Overall, what a great model of fresh, local food, innovative recipes, and sustainability. read more

Love this place. The breakfast sandwich (soft-boiled egg, tomato, cheddar, salt + pepper in a whole-wheat pita) is delicious and healthy and reasonably priced at $3. Nice selection of good quality tea. Their whole-wheat muffins are also good, flavors change daily. Plenty of seating so you can hang out there for a while without feeling like a jerk. Love sitting at the bar watching food prep, have picked up a few tips on eggplant. read more