I think I'm claiming this as the best plant based restaurant, EVER. We had an amazing experience, the prices were on the higher side but it was well worth it considering how expensive it is to eat plant based. We got garlic knots, pizza, and one of the bowls that had mac and bread, soy drumsticks, collard greens, cabbage, and black eyed pees we put (on the side). Everything was fresh, flavorful, and delicious! They have a juice bar, smoothies, and other beverages as well. And we also walked by the pastry case but didn't dare to stop because I would have walked away with one of everything! Staff was so nice and helpful in helping us decide what to get our first time and suggesting menu items. MUST try for all vegans and/or vegetarians, also a MUST try for anybody else just because it's awesome plant based food! read more

Pulse Cafe - Garlic knots (added the cheese inside), a bowl with mac and cheese, collard greens, cabbage, and soy drumsticks - Vegan Near Me

I love this place. The calzone and pizza are unequalled in MA. The little market they have in store is an oasis of vegan delights. I walked in hungry and walked out with all the food I've been missing, ice cream bars, ravioli, frozen pizza, as well as fresh juices and smoothies. I slept on this place for a long time and that was time wasted. Highly highly recommend this place and next time I'm gonna eat outside so I can enjoy the beautiful natural setting. read more

A beautiful space with a full menu of vegan food. I tried the kale salad and buffalo chicken pizza and enjoyed both. It was a little pricey but the portions were big. The service was helpful and efficient. My only complaint was that the drink was a bit small considering the cup was mostly filled with ice. Looking forward to revisiting and trying some more dishes from here. read more

I'm so happy we have this place in the area, I've never had anything I haven't liked. Friendly staff, great food, great atmosphere, and that vegan cheesecake is heaven read more

Wishing you would open up one in Westfield. So needed in our neighborhood. Everything I have tried has been outstanding. Love the pulse burger gluten free add a Mediterranean kale salad. Make your own gluten free brick oven pizza. Hint go large you'll be happy later for the delicious snacks. read more

OMG. I have been Whole Food Plant Based for a few years. Coming here was a wonderful treat. I had the hummus platter - divine. My husband and son had the burgers. Out of this world I will definitely be back! read more

Fresh prepared vegetarian variety. Good flavors. Self serve, open seating. Small market attached. On the pricy side. Friendly staff read more

Amazing food! We wanted to try everything on the menu. Great atmosphere and felt safe eating outside.

Update: I've been back many times. The food is still delicious and beautifully plated. Unfortunately, the service hasn't been as good on my last few visits. Although they have a lot of staff, it seems they have trouble keeping up with the rush times. Our brunch came out quickly enough today, as we got there pretty early (10:30 or so). But after brunch, we decided to get dessert, and it took us 30 minutes just to order and get a slice of cake from the display case. Other patrons around us were waiting even longer for their meals. I hope they figure out how to manage the busy times, because they have amazing food and I'd love to see them in the area for the long haul. read more

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I had only tried Pulse's desserts until today. They are all amazing. Today I tried the food. Wow. Pulse Burger was incredible. Super indulgent with the sautéed onions, cheese, and garlic aioli. Super tasty. The macaroni and cheese was very good, as were the pizzas and Thai noodle bowl. Oh, and the garlic knots with cheese on the inside were soooo good! Every item we ordered was delicious. Highly recommended!! read more

Easily some of the best plant-based grub I have had in a long time. The "Impossible Burger" is fantastic! We got classic and chimichurri burgers. They couldn't have been any better. If you go, get dessert! You won't regret it! read more

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Great plant based food and a mini market. Beautiful surroundings and kind staff. The food was delicious, we had the buffalo chicken pizza and cheesecake. They also speak Spanish. read more

Pulse Cafe - The decor is warm and inviting - Vegan Near Me

Veggie? Hard to believe. One of the juiciest, most delicious burgers I've ever had. Well-done (no pun intended)!

Found this place on Happy Cow and WOW what a special place. Staff is super friendly, the atmosphere is warm and open with so much coziness you'll forget you're not at home. We came in to classical music, an area with big cushy couches you could sit in while you eat, and a more restaurant feeling side with working fireplaces built into the wall. There's also a kitchen lab, a grocery store, the juice factory, a juice bar, and an open kitchen/bakery. You can see everything going on that goes into this place! The food is hands down amazing with so many options you'll want to eat everything in sight. The baked goods were the best looking vegan baked goods I have ever seen. Like something off TV! There's brick oven pizza, fresher than fresh salads, vegan burgers, and the list goes on and on! And don't forget to stop by the animal sanctuary right behind the building after you're done. Will not disappoint read more

Let's start with the food. That's easy. It's delicious. Well presented and very tasty. Next up, the staff. They are very kind. Above and beyond but not sugary fake. The atmosphere. Wow. I've been eating vegan for decades and this is the nicest vegan restaurant I've been to on the East Coast and possibly anywhere. They have a demo kitchen, a small grocery section and a number of seating areas for gathering with friends or sitting by yourself. While Hadley may be a bit of a drive from the more populated areas if you eat vegan/plant-based Pulse is worth the drive. If you can, check out the Sunday brunch for extra special dishes. UPDATE 3/18/18: The service time was perfect and once again the food awesome. UPDATE 12/31/17: One downside is the wait time from ordering to eating. This is our 4th or 5th brunch we've had here and once again the wait for our food is too long. (Each time the wait has been too long but at first I figured they were new so it wasn't a big deal.) Today it took 45 minutes for our food to arrive. More frustrating is others who arrived after us had their food long before us and we ordered right off the menu without any substitutes. We are vegan/plant-based so we will likely be back but I bet most who aren't would not come back if they had to wait 45 minutes. I hope the owners/managers take note because I doubt they will survive if non vegans are waiting that long and I want them to not only survive but to thrive. read more

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The food is spectacular!! Especially recommend the Sunday brunch menu. Desserts could be better (very cashew tasting)

Went to Pulse after a long-awaited few months of living in Western Mass...somehow I didn't realize they were a vegan cafe trustily located in Hadley. I ordered the chick'n burrito with roasted potatoes instead of chips and my dining partner ordered the Orzo latte (unsweetened) and the Impossible burger, also served with roasted potatoes. We dined in, just after opening on a Friday at 11 AM. The burrito was absolutely excellent, as was the burger, which featured some Thousand Island dressing. The burrito had cashew mozzarella in it and I didn't realize, so I had some stomach issues later because of the cashews (I have a cashew intolerance). I'll definitely return in the future and ask for another kind of cheese. read more

Very good vegan spot in the area. A little pricey.

Thank you thank you thank you for bringing this wonderful vegan restaurant to our area. I have been to Pulse twice for brunch and once for dinner. The brunch offered a large array of things, like vegan eggs benedict, home fries, fresh fruit, pancakes, vegan sausage, baked goodies, as well as their flatbreads. Their fresh juices are great. You can get them fresh pressed or bottled to go. When I went there for dinner I was pleasantly surprised at the options. They even went out of their way to make me a gluten-free flatbread pizza which was delicious. They have an impressive grab and go section which includes vegan ice cream and yogurt, frozen meals, and vegan cheeses. They have comfortable booths, large tables for gatherings, and the juice bar has plenty of seating. The whole place is very spacious. The staff has always been gracious and helpful. I have enjoyed every time I have gone to Pulse. I highly recommend this place. read more

Remember Pure Food and Wine/Lucky Duck in Gramercy Park in NYC? It was the best vegan place with a crazy story behind its closing( google Sarma Melngailis). Anyway, this place is the closest thing to that experience in my old school mind. Very classy, tasty and creative vegan food, best brunches. Lucky to have it in the Valley. read more

Great experience post COVID. Made a day trip to Hadley & was looking for a quick stop for lunch. Friendly & helpful staff. Got the breakfast burrito & triple berry smoothie with almond milk. The staff was super accommodating. Loved the vibe would definitely go back read more

Quite good! But I have a few suggestions.... The American burger has way too much thousand island sauce. I went through at least 10 napkins just to get that goop off my hands. I could still smell that stink on my hands as I was driving away. I challenge anyone to eat that burger without making a mess! Another suggestion. Make French fries! You're almost there! Early on you gave large pieces of potato but recently moved to home fry style potatoes. We want fries. And we want them now. Might I suggest a garlic Parmesan truffle fry! That sounds good. Be back soon. Toodle doodle. read more

5 stars everytime. I've been across the entire country and it's so hard to find veggie/ vegan places to eat.This concept is so ahead of its time and I do enjoy this establishment. Never change!! We need more places like this in the world. read more

Pulse Cafe - Chicken noodle soup 10/10 - Vegan Near Me

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Delicious vegan food, really spacious and beautiful cafe made of natural wood with a piano and fireplace. There's a market inside. Try the almond joy smoothie made with almond butter, Carob, coconut milk, and banana. My friend enjoyed the chicken and waffles. Very fresh food and juices, nice bakery options too- lots of GF, no microwaves or synthetic additives read more

Pulse Cafe - Lots of options here ! - Vegan Near Me

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This is our favorite restaurant. The food is beyond compare, everything is delicious, and there is a store in the cafe that offers a variety of vegan products. I am currently eating the vegan tofu benedict for dinner as we made a stop on our way home from shopping, and they serve brunch all day! My boys love the blueberry pancakes and the cashew filled garlic knots, although I think they could use some garlic! The soups are amazing, the calzones are beyond delicious, and the bakery options are always great. I bought a carrot cake or Easter last year, and it tasted more maple than carrot but was delicious. There are some kinks to work out, as they often have trouble getting all the entrees out at the same time so we don't eat together, but we are willing to stick around while they work out the issues as it is the best restaurant we've come across in a long while, especially for those in the family who are vegan. read more

What can I say? Just the thought of entering a place and knowing everything is vegan and delicious. The recipes are very well executed, there are a lot of options (I recommend the kebab) and they are not boring at all. They are really creative and achieve very good dishes. The only inconvenience is that their location is a bit out of the town so it's not that convenient to go whenever you please. read more

Pulse Cafe - Kebab, excellent execution - Vegan Near Me

LOVE THIS PLACE!!! A vegan gem near DA and Amherst!! Nothing bad to say :) Had a great great lunch here- love the juice, açaí bowls, salads!! read more

Pulse Cafe - Vegan Near Me

What a delight. It's beautiful inside. Amazing stuff. Clean bathrooms. The Food...Okay, lean in closer, I have to whisper this...it's f*cking amazing. Ordered the cheesesteak. Wonderful. Cheesecake. Dude, seriously. Minestrone Soup...can I hear an Amen? So glad I finally gave this place a try. We don't eat out often, and I'm the only one in the house who can't process dairy, but we'll definitely be back for my birthday soon. Awesome place. Thank you, whoever willed this place into existence. read more

If you're debating, please go here! Been about 4 times now since the very beginning and everrry time it gets better! They are constantly progressing and can confidently be called the best vegan spot in the valley (albeit anyone can enjoy something here). The food is generously portioned and absolutely delicious - you can genuinely tell the ingredients are high quality and sourced well. I'm in awe of the little market that carries vegan items like Fomu that I haven't seen sold outside of eastern mass (not even Whole Foods has that selection) and I've ventured in while they were doing samples of some of their stock (like amazing nut cheese). Atmosphere is comfortable with options from dinner tables to fireside couch. Last night I ventured in and a waiter recognized me, thanked me for returning, and gave each person at my table a complementary delicious fruit + herb infused water. As if I could adore this spot any more! read more

Pulse Cafe - Eggplant + tomato salad with tofu feta, soy chicken burrito bowl + sweet potato fries in background. All GREAT & packed with flavor! - Vegan Near Me

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Disappointing and over priced Salad dressing poverty eeeeek If ur going to feature fresh salad whats the point if u dont have some quality salad dressing ..Duh! The salad bowls give you that pinched feeling like take a scrunched narrow bowl and fill it with salad so its contents constantly fall on the table We felt like farm animals eating out of a trough. If your going to charge a half a hunded fir poor service and so much Duh we are probably not coming back%@!**^%?&#@%!? Having said that although we didnt have it, we love the idea of sourdough pizza and might do a takeout read more

So excited to have a dedicated vegan spot. It's absolutely gorgeous inside and spacious. It's run by Seventh Day Adventists who have a long history of vegetarianism (over 100 years). It looks like they are filling a need in western mass. Interesting food and, for the most part, friendly service. My favorite part of the space is the built in two way fireplaces. The food is amazing and the drinks good too! They actually have a coconut turmeric latte! I've had the cheese steak and my friend had the nachos. Both good. My friend is not a vegetarian and loved hers. Getting ready to have the chikn and waffles. They're now open for Sunday brunch. read more

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I was treated to pulse for my birthday and live an hour away, Wow! my first time there, it was the best lunch! I ordered to go for the next day to.They are not skimpy on ingredients and highly recommend this restaurant with spacious areas for dining in. I need to get there soon! sure wish they were closer! read more

Amazing place! Great vegan and gluten free food option. Wonderful selection of hot tea and alkaline infused water. This is a must to check out! read more

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As a vegan, I found the food exceptional 9 times out of 10. Vegan cheese usually never tastes like real cheese but the "cheese" the used in the Haystack nachos and eggplant calzone tasted amazing! I had to ask to check if there was any dairy in it. I wasn't a fan of their tomato salad with "tofu" feta, however. There was just some greens and tofu sprinkled on two halves of a tomato. The whole establishment is clean and spacious and I LOVE the fact that they have a little vegan market stocked with dozens of different flavors of dairy-free ice cream. The woman taking our order at the register, on the other hand, seemed very disinterested and bored. She had no opinions on any of the food and really couldn't answer many questions we had. The food came out pretty quickly and at a fair price! read more

It was foolish to call this place a cafe. It does serve coffee and has plugs but really it does a different thing no other "cafe" does in the aria which is serve veggie tastic food, has a juice bar, demo kitchen and a store. It's a health food place with lots of bells and whistles. The chairs could be more comfortable but the place is beautiful and the food is great. read more

Came for dinner with my boyfriend and had a great time! We had been looking for more vegan and plant-based restaurants in the area and were pleasantly surprised by this cafe. The menu was well priced and had a large selection. We ordered the chick'n and mushroom calzone, the marghertia pizza, and the Mac n' cheese. The portions were big and the Mac n' cheese was delicious, couldn't even tell it was made from vegan cheese! Service was very friendly and there was live music when we went, which really brought out the holiday vibes. Cute and charmingly rustic place to eat, definitely excited to make this place a regular spot for us :) read more

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Everything was amazingly delicious! There were seven of us. Tried the blueberry pancakes, pulse scramble, calzones, pizza, açaí bowl, smoothies, juice, avocado toast, and iced tea. Looking forward to trying more! Would absolutely recommend this for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. read more

Yum! We got a pizza (gluten free crust - so crispy, so good), a huge salad, a bowl, and the garlic knots. Everything was so fresh and really delicious. Big enough portions to have lunch or next day dinner. Highly recommend. read more

We took a day trip to the area to visit a local museum. Wow, we're so glad we Yelped and found this place. Great menu with lots to choose from. We shared a soup, eggplant panini and a "steak and cheese" (with cashew cheese -- this place is completely plant-based). All were very good. We saw the flatbreads and "mac and cheese," and they looked great. The place has a contemporary and relaxing atmosphere -- wood floors, large gas fireplace, very open and bright. This is a counter service restaurant, and the staff brings your food to your table. Be prepared to wait a few minutes to order. (This appears to be a bottleneck.) We can't wait to visit the area again. read more

First time here and I was truly impressed. Had the Cheesteak and my wife had the Cajun Tofu Burger. The Cheesteak was amazing. Thick slabs of tasty house made seitan just smothered in warm cashew cheese. It takes several napkins to finish this but that's certainly not a complaint. Just a mouth watering delight for a hungry appetite. The wood fired garlic knots I have to say were another tasty surprise to bite in to. Lots of garlic with a wonderful filling of creamy cashew mozzarella. The Cajun Tofu Burger was very good with great texture. The dry rubbed tofu and crispy pretzel bun worked well together. My only fault was that "Cajun" was not expressed well enough for my liking. Needs more spice. But overall an absolutely delicious all vegan meal with super friendly service. "Definitely" will be back here again...and again. read more

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