While the service here is incredibly friendly and fast, the food is just A-OK. My main annoyance is the difference between the chickpea fritter sandwich and the chickpea fritter platter. The platter is supposed to be the sandwich deconstructed minus the pita. The sandwich is fantastic and an especially good choice if you are quite hungry and can eat it all in one sitting. It does not keep well as all the ingredients make the pita extremely soggy. The platter on the other hand was a massive disappointment. The chickpea fritters that are so big and tasty in the sandwich are much smaller in the platter, so much so that they burnt and were painful to eat. On top of that the were over salted. The pasta that replaced the pita of the sandwich was tasty and too small to compensate for the fact that the only edible things in the platter were the pickled onions and the tablespoon of hummus. It is a shame because the platter is an excellent take-away and save for later option. It also does not help that it is more expensive than the sandwich. Overall: Stick to the sandwich if you are hungry. Note: (1) One positive is that pretty much all the utensils and to-go boxes are compostable! (2) The establishment is very clean and gets plenty of light (3) Despite Yelp's claim, this location does NOT have free wifi. read more

I was very pleasantly surprised by how delicious this place was. The chickpea fritter and egg and eggplant sandwiches are where it's at. It's a quick, simple, reasonably priced meal and there's plenty of space to chill out and enjoy your food. Just don't expect upscale... it's healthy fast food so the restaurant is a bit sterile. Friendly staff! read more

This location is pretty slow during peak demand times, but we keep coming back nonetheless because the people are friendly and enthusiastic. And those popover sandwiches are unreal. read more

What took me so long to get to Clover Food Lab? Fear, in a word. I scoped out the shiny surfaces, video feed, minimal menu, and line out the door filled with cooler-than-moi young creative types, and thought "yeah, I'd just clog up that line." But on the way back to my pad to grab some supplies for my sewing class tonight, I took the plunge and sidled into Clover. I stood blankly reading the menu for no more than 20 seconds before my very kind guide Julian came up and asked me what I was having. I got his enthusiastic recommendation for trying out either the chickpea fritter or the seasonal cauliflower sandwich--I was sold on the latter when I heard it was a raw fusion version of the Banh mi with.....sriracha. I'm normally not bold with my spices, but decided this was all about overcoming fear. And man, I am glad I did. The sandwich was the perfect of flavors and textures--raw cauliflower and Napa cabbage mingling with carrot slaw and soft wheat bread, and smooth, sweet eggplant spread meeting a hearty dose of sriracha. It was wildly good. Add in that Julian kept me in conversation while I waited for my sammich and gave me samples of the rosemary fries and the iced hibiscus, and I am now a full-fledged Clover convert. And fearful no more. Yummmmmmm! And thanks Julian! read more

I have been by a couple times for the rosemary fries. So delicious! They are crisp and flavorful. I really need to go by for so e other options, but for now the coffee and fries are great! Everyone is really friendly too. UPDATE: Finally had their Chickpea fritter and it was so yummy! The only issue is that it's a bit messy and huge! Definitely can't manage to eat the whole thing, but if you can you'll love it! read more

So, I didn't understand all the Clover hype when it was getting big. You know when there is blockbuster coming out and people are like, "oh my gosh, you have to see this movie, it is SOOOO good" and then you go, and then you don't get why people were raving about it? well that's how it was for me. people kept telling me Clover was so awesome, and I'd go to the truck, wait FOREVER for my order; and then I went to the Harvard location and the service was subpar.... but then I started going to THIS Clover, and then my view was changed! also, I HAVE noticed that they continually strive to get better, so that was another thing that changed my mind. First, yes, this location is LESS crowded, bigger, more spacious. So you feel like you stumbled upon the path less traveled in this square. I've only been here in the mornings, and it is definitely less crowded. Secondly I've only had breakfast items here, such as the breakfast sammich and the popover. The popover could use an accompaniment like jam, or they could at least put some out so that I can spread it on the popover or something. The breakfast sammich is KEY. You MUST get it. But do me a favor and go there not expecting it will be super great. Let's just say the simplicity is key in this order - the heirloom tomato slice, the soft boiled egg, and the cheddar cheese, hugged by a pita and showered with salt and pepper makes it a morning delight. The coffee is also pretty good here (it's the drippy kind that takes forever to brew) but I recommend it! read more

I love Clover! The food is simple but excellent - I have never had a bad dish here. I really like a sit down location too as opposed to the food truck. It's a really nice ambiance! Everything is really sleek and convenient too - electronic menu screens, easy payment, etc. I can't wait to come back here! read more

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After trying the food truck falafel, I was a fan, I found the inman square location and was truly satiated. I had the platter to go and was really satisfied. I also went to the Harvard Square location and I had the Sweet potatoe and swisschard sandwhich thingy which was tasty, bread was a little dry. I definitely like their menu options but find it difficult that they allow no substitutions or modifications. I want to go back for some coffee. I have the hisbiscus tea hot and a cold and am a big fan. keep up the good work.. read more

A and I are addicted, did I mentioned we're addicted? We're addicted. They grind your coffee for you before they make it. For real? Who's got time for that? They do. We ordered the chickpea fritter plate this time and it was awesome. So healthy. So delicious. I don't even know what kind of dressing they put on those cucumbers, but I almost licked my eco-friendly plate clean. Everything here is eco-friendly, love love love that. While we were eating, they put out some freshly made whoopie pies. A and I looked over and then looked at each other, no words needed to be uttered, we needed one. This was A's first whoopie pie, and he was in heaven. It was actually a cream cheese filling which made it even better. There were about 10 when they were put out, within10 minutes they were gone. All of them. Absolutely amazing. So glad this place is only a 6 minute walk from our house. read more

BBQ Seitan, it may be messy but it sure is delicious! I have to admit I've never actually tried anything here. I mean to but then the BBQ Seitan calls to me. One word of caution, if you are vegan, make sure you ask for the vegan option on the BBQ Seitan. The service is always pleasant. It's usually fast and when it isn't, the staff is apologetic about it. read more

I used to come here a lot for breakfast on the weekends but I think I have finally decided its not worth it. The quality is never as good as any other locations, they always run out of everything by mid morning and they are always short staffed. While the estimations say the food will be ready in 8 mins or so, it usually takes about 15 minutes. The woman who served me today was upset to be the only one working, left to go to the bathroom in the middle of making my sandwich, and then gave me my food in a wrapping that was covered in food. The food itself was sloppy and not up to the usual clover standards. The counter where the food was prepared was a mess. She told off and elderly woman before her who was politely inquiring about some food prep was told, "I can't stop everything for you!" I would have provided feedback directly but as they do not allow this option, this was my only recourse. I won't be going back to this location. read more

I give 5-stars to "Best of the best" within categories. So let's say this Clover is the best vegetarian sandwich shop in Cambridge, MA (that I know of). To put things in perspective...when I first heard about Clover, I really didn't want to like it. I'm an Italian sub/steak and cheese kind of guy, so when I heard it was all veggie, I had a ton of preconceived notions. But finally I decided to give it a shot since I live nearby and my only regret...that I hadn't tried it sooner. I've gotten the chickpea fritter and it's awesome. It's basically a falafel sandwich but packed with a ton of veggies and served with a nice dressing. I also tried the "facon" BLT and that was also very good. I like their black bean chili as well. Service is good and the interior of the place is very cool. I like their food and their mesh hats. read more

I was looking for a good space for my pharmaceutical company when I happened upon Clover Food Lab. I went in to inquire about how much the lease would be and I ended up with a chickpea fritter. I guess I just figured with such open space and stark lighting it would be the perfect place for my beakers. I spent 45 minutes deliberating between the two menu items before deciding to try them both. I have to admit I was dismayed to see a spider crack in the order-taker's iPhone. It didn't fit with the sleek decor and may be partly to blame for the hiccup in my order. Wrong food, still pretty good. read more

I don't ever leave bad reviews but I just have to because I am extremely disturbed. While waiting for my food and coffee, an employee walked to the front counter and was disgustingly putting nasal spray up his nose, blowing his nose directly over the pour over coffee station for everyone to see, looking at his napkin full of boogers, not wearing gloves or washing his hands and then continuing to touch my food and coffee and pack it up. Not to be dramatic but I immediately lost my appetite and just left without my order. I will not be returning to this clover location again..absolutely disgusting. read more

Good, healthy food. Wish they weren't out of the BLT half the time. Great customer service although it's a little annoying when they ask for your name and then repeat it like 5 times: "Can I get your name for the order?" "Sean" "Thanks, Sean" "Can I get you anything else, Sean? "No, thanks" "Ok, Sean, your order will be right up" "Thanks you" "You're welcome, Sean" read more

Love the chickpea fritter sandwich. If you have never been to clover they are awesome! They use a lot of fresh ingredients that are in season and they also have a couple of local beers on tap. They make their own sodas which are pretty unique and they are eco friendly. Nothing but great things to say about them. Keep it up guys. read more

The food here was very health and flavorful! I had their meatball sandwich and really loved it. Will definitely come back. I love their open space. read more

Pros: affordable, tasty, fast, vegetarian Cons: plastic fork and knife, fast food style Clover is a vegetarian fast food style cafe with a few vegan options. The service is friendly and the food is quite tasty. I did have to eat with a plastic fork and knife, however. I can recommend the chickpea fritter and the rosemary fries. Unfortunately, the BBQ seitan was not as good as I hoped. read more

My friend was so adamant that we tried Clover. I was indifferent about it only because we had eaten so much at brunch. So we somehow got there and we ordered the chickpea sandwich and rosemary fries. We shared the one order among the three of us. It was amazing I tell you. It was so light, crisp and a burst of healthiness. lol. I wish there was a Clover in LA. The workers are so helpful and friendly. We sat there for an hour. The interior is very cute and modern. read more

I am a huge meat-lover, and even I really enjoyed the vegan menu. The soy BLT is especially delicious. Decent price ($6-7) per sandwich. Also platter combos available. Free hot water, which kept me warm in the cold. Overall, a great way to grab a quick bite or catch up with a friend! read more

Clover continues to impress me. I stopped by here this weekend for a breakfast sandwich with a friend who was in town visiting. When we first arrived, I was a bit disappointed to find that they weren't yet serving their lunch menu--as two active guys we have massive appetites and I had sold my friend on my story of Clover's great food platter deals. When each ended up choosing to go with Clover's breakfast sandwich, which was a par-boiled egg on a pita with sliced tomatoes. While rather boring sounding, I must commend them on the simple delight they've concocted for their breakfast menu. $3 seemed entirely reasonable for the dish and it was far better, healthier, and satisfying than anything we could've picked up at say Dunkin' Donuts. He applauded Clover's fair prices, so I was happy that I didn't let my friend down with my depiction of their quality food at reasonable prices. One tip: the breakfast sandwich is even better with Siracha! read more

My wife and I went here after she got a Tattoo at Pino Bros Ink across the street. We have been to their food trucks before so we knew that we would love their main hub restaurant. The decor is so unique. A wood bar almost the full length of the restaurant is totally awesome and we always sit at it and get to watch them make our food. They are clean and always wear gloves and the food is always so flavorful! The last time we went was Friday and they make whoopie pies at 5pm every Friday. I heard they were great, but I didn't care for them mostly due to the filling. The cake portion is homemade and amazing, but I don't care for cream cheese frosting. If you do, you will love them. Just a personal preference. Everything else I have ever had here was awesome. Try the Chickpea Fritter, Rosemary fries, Corn fritters, and the daily soda flavor. read more

A few months later, and we've tried quite a few more things on the menu. The chickpea fritter and the egg-and-eggplant sandwich are both delicious, definitely living up to expectation. Some of the other things on the menu are less fabulous--nothing terrible--but the french fries and the aguas frescas, for example, could be better. All in all, Clover has great food, but our biggest complaint is the atmosphere: It could really do with some comfortable seating before it could become a real favorite of ours. read more

Overall, good experience. The wall decor is so cute. They have paper mats that you can draw on and crayons to color with. Had the breakfast sandwich. It was fresh and very tasty. The egg yolk was a good creamy runny. I love egg yolk, and it wasn't too runny or too well done, it was just right. The pita bread it was served on was great too. Two different types of coffee. I think it was a bit expensive for a cup of coffee, but it is a different type and a pour over coffee, as well. So I guess I'm paying for that. For lunch, the rosemary fries are good, but I haven't had anything else from here yet but everything on the menu looks good. read more

The food is organic, fresh and delicious! The customer service is outstanding. Jonathan took my order, was patient and explained the menu. I ordered an eggplant & egg sandwich. He said it would take a few minutes and I told him I'd go wait outside with my girlfriend and dog. When my order was done, Jonathan ran across the street to give me my food. A rare customer service gesture in today's world. I highly recommend Clover for anyone who's a vegetarian or looking for something lighter to eat. read more

I was first introduced to Clover while I was going to school in the Longwood area. Seeing this Cambridge location (with nearby parking!) filled me with glee! I took my son here after getting a haircut down the street. I've never seen him devour a meatless meal so fast! The food here is well-portioned and leaves you full, yet wanting more. Definitely glad I stumbled across this location; we'll be back soon! read more

I went for breakfast and decided to try the impossible sausage sandwich. Move of the sandwiches are described on the menu. I had to interview the cashier to get the menu.. It turns out that every breakfast sandwich has a soft boiled egg. Slimy egg yolk tastes like mucus to me, so I nicely asked for my egg to please be cooked all the way through. The cashier refused, saying they were precooked. Minus one star. He then went a step further and said that it was an integral part of their sandwiches because the runny yolk functions as the sauce. Minus another star. I expect some culinary creativity from a restaurant, salmonella sauce doesn't qualify. The sandwich came after a few minutes and the piece of impossible sausage was so thin and crispy it was much more like a sausage flavored cracker. Minus two stars for the $8.50 sausage cracker sandwich. The pita was good, so I'll add one star back for that. read more

The breakfast sandwich is so simple, and yet I am compelled to trek out to the neighborhood I work in just to get one on the weekends. I will admit that some days they are better than others, but I think I could eat it everyday sometimes. Their lunch sandwiches and plates are also really great with fresh ingredients and a focus on season ingredients. And don't even get me started on the wonders that is their fruit salad. Yes it has cucumber in it and it totally works! I only took off one star because their customer service can be a bit spotty. They call out your name when your order is ready. I picked up my sandwich at lunch one day, ate more than half of it and they started calling another Valerie. No, it is not the most common name, but I figured there might be another Valerie in the building. A lady called again and I went up to say that if it was me, I was already all set. Rather than apologizing for the mistake, I got a sigh and an annoyed look. Was it my fault they made an extra sandwich? I don't think so. On the flip side, the gentleman there in the morning knows my name, my sister's name, my order, and that I don't want ice in my free carbonated water. And did I mention that he makes the best sandwiches? Prices are a steal with $5 lunch sandwiches and $3 breakfast sandwiches. I am so happy this place came a long. Now if only more places served such tasty, uncomplicated, and healthy food. read more

Clover is a vegetarian restaurant at the intersection of Cambridge and Elm Street, near Inman Square. Our review is for breakfast. The place: Clover has a very cool (in several senses of the word) decor. It's also an iPhone-lover's dream: they have creatively adopted computer monitors as displays and iPhones for service orders. (I imagine restaurants ten years from now will use these technologies regularly, but it is neat to see them in action today.) The open floor plan and view of the kitchen is a nice addition - my breakfast companion, Alie, thinks it's better, in general, to see where your food is coming from... The food: For starters, we're meat eaters, generally, but we don't mind a vegetarian-only restaurant once in a while. Alie loves her muffin; my popover is good, but a little dry. The yogurt granola with apple and cranberry confit is very creamy and tasty, and the confit adds a great sweet flavor to the mix. The freshly squeezed OJ is incredible - both Alie and I are having seconds (they are small, but good). The banana muffin is very moist and tasty. The coffee was just OK; but I'm not a big coffee drinker. The people: Service was good and helpful, but we didn't need much assistance. read more

Clover is the best! Blue Bottle coffee alone makes this place a must...but wait, there's more! I had the egg plant and egg sandwich and it was so good. The sandwich was taking a while and everyone was so nice, they gave me all kinds of free food while I waited (and the wait wasn't bad at all). The service can't be beat! I love that Clover is doing so well in the Boston area, I wish nothing but success to this outstanding establishment. Oh, I've heard rumors that the owner is a BU grad as well!! read more

Excellent service. The staffs are very knowledgable of every ingredient to enable me select my order quickly. Sandwiches and drinks are tasty read more

The sandwiches often sound questionable, but I've never once been let down. Always really creative and delicious. Even basic things like the rosemary fries, and the chicory cold brew... very very good. read more

The chickpea fritter is my favorite lunch of all time. Here's why: 1. It costs $5 2. It costs more for me to make it at home (I tried) 3. With the exception of the pita, it is made of 100% fresh, local, organic plant foods (healthy and sustainable) 4. It's not covered in cheese or mayonnaise (easily digestible, won't make me fall asleep later) 5. It's filling 6. It's one of the most delicious sandwiches I've ever had Guilt-free on all counts - easy on the wallet, easy on the waistline and easy on the stomach - while still being absolutely delicious and satisfying. THANK YOU, CLOVER! read more

I think clover needs to be upgraded to 2 $$. They are now over $8 for a sandwich. They refuse to post the ingredients & this is inefficient & annoying. They have a new sandwich called 'panelle.' I had no idea what it was, so i asked. The counter guy rattled off a list if ingredients. Sounded good, so i ordered it. But when it came, it had olives- i hadn't heard him list olives and really dislike them. I would not have ordered a sandwich w olives. If they would just LIST the ingredients, this wouldn't happen. Not everyone can process audio info, or even hear above the music. Plus The line would move faster. Clover: why won't you post ingredients?? read more

Clover is my favorite place to stop by for a quick meal. Their options are always creative and the food is super fresh. The employees are super friendly and are always more than willing to answer questions and provide recommendations. Everything--from the classics like the chickpea platter to the impossible meatball sandwich and the zucchini sandwich--is absolutely delicious. I also love how no two meals are the same since the sides are constantly changing. My husband really likes their soda selections, but I find them to be too sweet. I especially like how you can see everything being made at this location! read more

This place is out of my way, but when I'm craving it I cannot resist! The Chickpea Platter and African Peanut Soup are my go to's, but I am always up to try what is in season, like the JSP that is always worth the trip. And regardless of food, the service is always excellent! Last night I made the trip to get the JSP and some soup because I have had a terrible cold and really wanted some good food to help me out, and although I knew from checking the online menu that they were currently out of African Peanut Soup, I figured I'd try a different soup. Well as I was ordering the person helping me noticed I was sick and I said I would usually get the African Peanut Soup to help with that and he said if I could wait about 15 minutes he would blend up the batch he had been working on. Bless his soul, I waited, ate my delicious sandwich, and then got my favorite soup in pure freshness. Thank you Clover, for always exceeding my expectations! read more

The watermelon soda is a little on the sweet side but it tastes AMAZING. There are a lot of seating areas and the staff is great. Although the drinks taste great it is overpriced. The place seems very clean and there is a nice vibe. It may be a little to loud to do any work, but it is a great place! read more

Clover Food Lab - Sandwiches Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

My favorite sandwich is the soy BLT which isn't usually on the menu but you can always ask for it, and made with vegan mayonaise. There are a few sandwiches that sound vegan but are not. read more

Employees are absent minded and strange sometimes but the food is amazing. The chickpea fritter platter is addicting.

I was in love with Clover when I first tried it in its early days from a food truck at MIT - the price was great and the falafel is always scrumptious (and they'd hold the tahini for me if I asked - it is very filling!). One warning is that even though it's a vegetarian fast food place, that doesn't mean it's healthy fast food. I feel like you'll either love their flavors/sauces or find them heavy/bland/inauthentic. To each their own. Not a fan of the seitan sandwich (I've had much better seitan). Some of the sandwiches aren't full meals (like the tomato or cheese), but are still full price ($8?). I do like the breakfast sandwich (tomato cheese and egg) and banana nut muffin (mostly had these at another location, in South Station). Some seasonal sandwiches cost $3 more than the others. I was disappointed with the platano sandwich (100% carbs, maybe there was protein somewhere?). But get the Indian one if they have it (seasonal and sold out most of the time). My last time here (last fall) I asked for a seasonal sandwich (blue oyster mushroom I think). They said they had one already made by someone in training. I paid (full price) and they took the sandwich out from under the counter. I should have at least tried it there and asked for my money back - it was cold and not well made at all. That definitely soured my opinion of this location in particular, especially since I had been coming relatively regularly before. read more