The buffalo chickin' was incredible. Super crispy chicken with tangy buffalo sauce and picked onions on a very nice roll - not your standard flimsy burger bun. Everything held up well after a car ride home and was very filling. The fries were also great, crispy on the outside and soft inside without being too oily. They came with a chipotle aioli which was so good that I still can't believe it was vegan. The masala curry bowl however was extremely eh. It had good enough flavors but was more accurately just a veggie bowl. Looked nothing like the photo - maybe someone accidentally forgot the sauce today, because I am really not sure you could call this a curry. Overall, mixed feelings on this place, would definitely try it again but seems like we need to stick to the usual grill choices. read more

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Favorite. Restaurant. Ever. Growing up in California, I had a Veggie Grill ten minutes away from my house but somehow it took me seventeen years before I stepped foot in one. And thank god I did, because I was quickly going back every week - it singlehandedly became the restaurant that helped me show that eating plant-based foods was not only a viable lifestyle, but something that could taste so damn good at the same time. So when I moved away to the Boston area for college in 2018, naturally, one of the first things I did was check for a Veggie Grill. I was disappointed to find that there weren't any East Coast locations open at the time, but after doing some digging, found that the first location was opening right here in Harvard Square! I was ecstatic to say the least. So you can imagine how high my expectations were going in before eating here my first time. And needless to say, it did not disappoint. Before I get into the individual menu reviews on the food, some general words of advice for those new to Veggie Grill. I would strongly recommend starting with the "fan favorites" (they're starred on the menu) as those rarely disappoint. I feel as though the seasonal menu items can be a lot more hit or miss, despite how good some of them may sound on paper. So without further adieu, these are my thoughts on the food. --Sandwiches-- Santa Fe Crispy Chickin' - (10/10) Classic sandwich - this has to be one of the all time great foods ever made to man. No exaggerations here. I've introduced my meat-eating friends to this sandwich and I've heard some people say it's better than Chik-fil-A. It's such a balanced sandwich, and I really enjoy it every time I have it. The seemingly simple combination of the chickin' patty, guac, onions/lettuce, and the whole wheat bun creates an experience far greater than the sum of its parts. Buffalo Bomber - (4/10) One of my favorites at other locations, so I was disappointed to find it lacking here. Bun wasn't toasted well and something about it tasted off. Beyond Burger 'Cheesesteak Sandwich' (seasonal item) - 6/10 Nothing wrong with this one, but it's just lacking a bit of oomph in my opinion. The one I had was a little under-seasoned, but even after adding salt myself I wasn't the biggest fan of this sandwich. Perhaps it's because I've never loved cheesesteaks even when I was still eating meat. --Burgers-- VG Beyond Burger - (6.5/10) My girlfriend got this one the second time we came here, and it was solid in my opinion. Tasted like a reasonably good burger, but nothing made it stand out from the fast food Beyond Burger's I've had (and this one's a bit more pricey) so that's why it gets this rating. If you're craving a burger, I've had much better experiences with the Super Rica Burger (probably like a 8/10) and the LUXE burger (also an 8/10). I haven't had them at this location though, so I'll refrain from saying too much about them. --Bowls-- Far East Bowl - (9.5/10) Okay, I must admit I've always been wary of the bowls at Veggie Grill, so this was my first time trying one. And holy bleep it was good. This was a really balanced bowl, flavors were subtle but powerful, and meshed really well together. The mint in here is an absolute delight and the sauce too is really light/delicious. Would strongly recommend. --Sides-- Crispy Cauliflower - (9.5/10) Soooo good. Ask for both of the sauces, and you can switch between buffalo and orange 'chicken' sauce. Really pleasantly surprised me, not too heavy of an appetizer but also greasy enough to make you feel good about yourself :) Fries - (5.5/10) To be totally honest, veggie grill fries have always been amongst my favorite fries at any restaurant that I've been to (I'm looking at you In-n-out). But the second time that I came to this location, I was pretty disappointed with the fries I received - they weren't as hot or as crispy as they should've been. I talked to the manager about it gave me a second batch. These were definitely much better (that's why I'm bumping these up to a 5.5) but still, something wasn't the same. Spicy Beef Barley Soup - (4/10) I struggle to enjoy the soups at Veggie Grill. This one tasted overwhelmingly of tomato sauce, and felt like it lacked a lot of other necessary seasonings. I've also had the lentil soup at other locations and wasn't super impressed by them. Alright that's it for my food item reviews. Before I sign out, I have to give a shoutout to the Veggie Grill staff, they are super warm and friendly. JR is one of my favorite guys at Veggie Grill (I've known him from my old home location in California!!) and I was really glad to see a familiar face here. Okay folks, I know that was a bit long but hopefully that helped encourage you to come try out Veggie Grill and better navigate the menu. I can't stress to you enough how much I love this place and really encourage you (whether you're plant-based or not) to come and try out their food. Enjoy!! read more

Veggie Grill by Next Level - Buffalo Bomber (meh) and the Grillin' Chickin' (delicious) - Vegan Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I reallllly like this place and reallllly wish they'd open one in RI or even another in MA outside of the city. We drove an hour to get here and the food was amazing. We got the crispy green beans- those were good. The Mac and cheese, it lacked flavor but wasn't awful, just bland. The crispy cauliflower.. those were great/ flavorful and liked the orange dipping sauce. The Nashville chicken sandwich was great/ I ate the savory kale Cesar and found it to be the best salad I have ever had. The creamy dressing combo with the avocado was great. I would go here/ order from here ALL the time if it wasn't an hour away and incredibly hard to park etc. Hoping they open other ones! The other thing that I want to mention about this place is that I LOVE that you can order on a large touch pad. You select your item and can remove any thing it comes with if you don't like it! Like, the salad I got.. I don't like those fake bacons so I got it sans bacon. Makes it easy and fast to get exactly what you want. read more

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3.5/5 I had the cheesesteak with beyond meat and my friend had the beyond burger. They were okay. I wasn't a huge fan of the fake cheese they used on mine and I felt like the baguette was too fluffy and moist for my taste. I would prefer a crunchier baguette. But my lentil soup that I got on the side was fantastic. It was quite creamy, thick, and had a little kick to it. I felt like the portion sizes were small for the price. I liked the overall vibe and it was well decorated. Next time I think I want to try a bowl. read more

Veggie Grill by Next Level - Beyond burger and roasted broccoli - Vegan Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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I'm updating my review due to the extremely poor experiences we have had for catering. When Veggie Grill first opened last year, we were offered a free catered lunch. What a deal! So, only a week after that deal was offered, decided to take them up on it. That was a bit of a mess- the communication on the free meal and pickup was a mess. We placed the order online, and when we arrived too pick it up, it wasn't ready. We got help, and ended up getting the food. Fast forward months later, and we decided to give the catering another shot. Our office manager placed the order IN PERSON at the location 4 business days ahead of time to be sure everything was all set, and gave the business card number for payment. I was sent to pick up the order.... only to be asked tons of questions. Did we order it with EZ Cater? I On the website? Phone? So, I ended up calling our office manager and she spoke directly to the manager on staff to sort it out, and our food was prepped and handed to us quite quickly- but sadly, it was half an hour later than our scheduled pick up time. Ever walk into a room full of starving coworkers who are now also half an hour late for a meeting? It's not the best. It's like a room full of wolves wearing business casual. We did get a comped kale Caesar for the trouble, and some $5 off cards (but the cards expire on Friday, so not really useful)! The food here IS great. We love it! We are just disappointed that not once, but twice, our catering orders were completely "lost in the system" and I doubt we will be able to confidently have office catered lunches from Veggie Grill again. read more

A treat for vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. We ordered the beyond burger and cheesesteak -- both were tasty and filling. The cheesesteak bun was exceptionally soft and fresh, the grilled onions and peppers cooked just right, beyond meat was indistinguishable from beef, and it was generously covered in gooey cheese sauce. I enjoyed every bite. It came with a huge portion of fries, which were also exceptional. My partner opted for beef and barely soup as her side, which was super flavorful and great for dipping fries into. It's a little pricey, so it won't be on the regular rotation of week night meals. But I'm excited to go back with friend or whenever I'm feeling like a healthy food adventures. read more

Veggie Grill by Next Level - Beyond Cheesesteak Sandwich, VG Beyond Burger, Crispy Fries, Spicy Beef Barley Soup - Vegan Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Delicious and excellent addition to the area. Staff was so nice and we really enjoyed everything we had. Favorites were the Mac and cheese and the chick'n sandwich. Drinks were also super tasty. Parking is as expected for Harvard square. read more

Veggie Grill by Next Level - Vegan Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

We stopped into this vegan chain while we were in California this June. In fact my daughter was lamenting she wished we had one in Massachusetts. Well, our wish was granted! They just opened a location in Harvard Square and we have been a few times and it is just as good as the California locations. I am a fan of the crispy cauliflower while my daughter is more into the Mac and Cheese. I recently had their carrot cake and while it is not as good as my favorite veg. place in Watertown, it is pretty close. We also like their app which have already paid out in rewards. read more

We had the burger and the vegan bowl. Both were good. The burger bun can be better. This place has a lot of potential to serve awesome vegan plates. The service was wonderful. The environment was a typical cafe environment read more

Food here is absolutely delicious. Not sure if it is a bit on the pricey side for certain dishes/quick eats but definitely worth it. We have been blown away by the appetizers we've shared here--the two taco plate was amazing and had me and my husband in heaven and was a great size to share, while the buffalo wings we ordered on a previous visit were a bit smaller but still so delicious. The buffalo chicken sandwich could have been a bit spicier but the buffalo sauce is super tasty and the blue cheese was spot-on. My tiniest complaint is that I wish the upcharge for blue cheese was slightly less and that a bit less of it was used on the sandwich (as it did somewhat overwhelm the flavor of the buffalo). It's really a minor complaint and I would still highly recommend the sandwich as well as Veggie Grill as a whole. My husband and I have been here twice and have not been disappointed yet, we will surely be back! :) read more

Five stars for being a fully vegan restaurant and open until 11 PM- this place was a lifesaver after a long flight that got in late. The Lemon Raspberry cake was so delicious. The Harvest Bowl was very large, fresh, and extremely filling, but it could use a bit more flavor. The smokey corn soup was really good. I hadn't been to a Veggie Grill in a couple years, and I'm happy with the updates they've made to their menu! The service was great and very prompt. Sometimes I avoid going to places right before closing due to bad service, but you don't have to worry about that here. They're happy to help you! read more

The vegan mac and cheese was so good (and only $4.95 for this side portion)! The tempura green beans were yum too, albeit expensive at $7.95. I ordered this via delivery so I can only comment on the food, not the digs, but I'll definitely be eating that mac and cheese again-- and adding it to my Yelp collection of actually good mac and cheeses! read more

Veggie Grill by Next Level - Mac and cheese - Vegan Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Have been to this restaurant twice months apart and they are consistent. I am careful with giving five stars but this place definitely deserves it. The staff is friendly in the way all restaurant should be. The food is made to order and is fresh and nicely prepared. This is the kind of place where your burgers will look like something out of a magazine-presentable and worthy. Place is overall clean as are the bathrooms. You order at counter and food is brought to your table. A must go to place. read more

veggie grill has my whole heart!! the manager, manny, is an actual angel! he is so thoughtful and welcomed me into the restaurant right away. when i told him i was picking up an online order he went over and made sure it was almost ready and updated me with an ETA. the rest of the staff are equally as friendly and it really gives off a great atmosphere in the restaurant! and the food!! it's absolutely incredible! my new favorite is the double bbq mac burger! it's mouth watering! my family loved the moroccan lentil soup and nachos! i'm also obsessed with the mac n cheese and cauliflower! 10/10 reccomend! the menu is massive and everyone always has something new to try! it's also sooo affordable which is perfect for college students in the area! it's absolutely delicious and i can't recommend this enough! after 8 months in boston veggie grill is still a favorite of mine! read more

This was my first time at a Veggie Grill, and it did not disappoint! The selection is huge, and everything we ordered--tacos, salad, burrito, and cookies--was on point. I particularly liked the Baja fish taco. The plant-based fish was perfectly crisp and everything else in the taco complemented it beautifully! read more

Amazing and tasty food. The classic burger just awesome. Also love your fries!! Great job, guys!!! Will come back definitely! read more

Exciting spot with many good fast casual options made vegetarian. The meat substitutes are genuinely good, to the point where you are not sacrificing quality to enjoy the vegetarian element. It is still priced a bit above what the comparable real meat option would be, however. The ambiance is very casual and modern, with touch screen and online ordering options and a sleek interior design. read more

Food excellent, completely exceptional . The customer service 200%. This is one of the few places that has the customer service down. I give a big shout out to Isabela and Joseph they had patients they care they explain everything and all ways with a smile. They kept asking if we needed anything exceptional customer service. July/01 read more

Good food and people! I had the VG classic, it was well done. Also had some dessert. A nice place for a quick grab and go. read more

Veggie Grill by Next Level - Vegan Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

The best veggie place in the town also very convenient for transport to use trains and buses and the hub of Harvard sq specially to walk around read more

This is hands down THE best vegan spot in the area. We drive to eat here from Belmont when we don't feel like cooking, and are in love with the new menu. The best items to order are the 7 layer burrito (has wild rice! And all the fixings that you won't get at a non vegan restaurant), nachos, cauliflower, and Reuben. My kids love the kids meal, which comes with a main, a side, dessert, and lemonade. They like the quesadilla and beyond burger. The restaurant is handling Covid in a very safe manner, and we have dined both inside and outside on JFK St when the weather is nice. They always get our order perfect, and the service by everyone is great, especially for a fast casual restaurant. Can't wait to go back to try the new tuna fish sandwich. read more

Veggie Grill by Next Level - 7-layer burrito - Vegan Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Staff is so friendly and take great care of you while you're dining in. Amazing food too, I've never had anything I didn't enjoy. Love coming to this spot! read more

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OMGosh! Heaven wrapped up in a bun! Everything we ordered was nop notch delicious. Had two omnis with me who couldn't tell it wasn't animal flesh! Faves ranked differently among us, each basically preferring what we ordered--perfect, but everything was fabulous. My FAVE was the tuna melt. Paul's FAVE were the fish tacos. Mariah's FAVE was the Diablo Burger. Close seconds were the loaded sweet potato and the Rheuben. Excellent service. NICE napkins . Oh, & delish ginger beer, too. read more

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Manager Manny is amazing. Kind to staff and employees (delivery too). Always goes above and beyond and deserves a lot of credit. Delicious vegan food with good GF options. I'll be back. read more

Amazing food! American classics. Plant based. DELICIOUS. We need more locations around Boston!! read more

Veggie Grill by Next Level - Cajun fish sandwich w/ fries - Vegan Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

THIS PLACE IS AMAZING!!!! I'm vegan and when I actually find a plant-based restaurant I'm always blown away with the amount of choices I have. This place is sooo good. We had the fish tacos and cauliflower and it was delicious. Definitely recommend. read more

Veggie Grill by Next Level - crispy cauliflower - Vegan Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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I love anything plant-based but the nachos and everything we ordered were exceptional. We got grubhub, but Im looking forward to going in person some day. read more

The burgers were awesome! The salads were amazing! The customer service was impeccable. Everything was ready in a timely fashion and the manager was pleasant. Thank you! read more

I was very pleased with the great variety of food options, all vegan, the quality, the taste and the service. Place is clean, comfortable and conveniently located, just not too close to my house, but I will definitely make an effort to return as much as I can or whenever I am in the area. There are so many more options I want to try, including desserts. read more

Veggie Grill by Next Level - Vegan Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I ordered Santa Fe Crispy Chickin' and Mondo Nachos which we're both delicious. Me and my sister had walked in and were warmly welcomed by who I believe owned the restaurant. He had walked us through the menu, letting us know what were the most popular on the menu. The restaurant was very clean and cute! A place you could also study and grab a snack at! I personally had the strawberry lemonade drink in which it wasn't overwhelmingly sweet and it tasted very fresh, making it even more delicious! Whether you are vegetarian/vegan or not, I defiantly recommend that you try this place out! read more

Veggie Grill by Next Level - Mondo Nachos and Santa Fe Crispy Chickin' - Vegan Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

holy veggie, their stuff is DELICIOUS! Tried the spicy Masala bowl with a side of falafel. Didn't expect so much flavor and culinary finesse out a small veggie shop. With the likes of these, the traditional fast food chains are well on their way out. The chickpeas are stewed in a very tasty spice-mix and the melt-in-your-mouth, flaky falafel is soft and flavorful. Comes with 2 pieces of soft, lightly toasted mmm naan bread. The shop is very clean and friendly. Menu reasonably priced, all in all. If I lived nearby, I'd be a regular. You can't go wrong here. read more

This place is so cute and the food is delicious! The touch screen order stations really allow you to peruse the menu and easily customize your choices. I got the regular beyond burger and fries as well as the 'bacon' Mac and cheese. The service is pretty quick and I would definitely come back! read more

Veggie Grill by Next Level - Beyond burger and fries - Vegan Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Great vegan / vegetarian place with a slew of food stuffs. My personal favorite is the Mac Stack sandwich with Mac n cheese buns.

This is HANDS DOWN my favorite place to eat! I love that everything is 100% vegan because it makes it that much easier ordering and not having to ask ingredient questions. I have tried nearly half of the menu and have LOVED every single thing I've tried. My favorites include the buffalo chicken mini wraps, key lime pie, lentil soup, Caesar salad (add chicken), buffalo chicken sandwich, the chocolate cake and their new orange chicken bowl. Seriously try this place out!! You will end up visiting every chance you get.. like me! lol read more

This is the best vegan food I've ever had. We ordered $65 of food and ate it all and I'd happily do it again. So many options and everything was extremely well flavored and cooked perfectly. Thank you!! read more

The food is fresh, tasty and the whole crew is so upfront to help you. I loved my visit and will come back again for buffalo "chicken" Shoutout to Hannah!! Who changed the whole burrito for my girlfriend. read more

This place was unreal! The service was wonderful and the food was delicious. I had the zucchini noodle pesto bowl and it had just the right amount of sauce, the zucchini noodles were crunchy, and the grilled tomatos and crumbled sausage were the perfect additions. Manny also gave us free samples of the chocolate pudding parfait with our dessert order and it was amazing! Can't wait to try the cookie and carrot cake later! read more

Veggie Grill by Next Level - chocolate pudding parfait - Vegan Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Food tastes great but the prices are too high for what you get. This place suffers from the all too common trend of charging premiums just so you can feel good about yourself for eating vegetarian. A bit of a turnoff for those of us who don't have to eat vegetarian but are willing to. Just be reasonable with pricing and you'll find a lot more traffic. read more

This place is hit or miss. I have gone previously & gotten some really tasty things but there are times trying to get something w/ veggie in it is difficult. So the place is vegan, but yet doesn't say that anywhere so it is confusing for people. Either way the menu doesn't state the actual ingredients in the items listed. It makes no sense. Something may say pickled or roasted veggies but there is only one vegetable, um what now? Then there is something that isn't listed which you don't find out until you start eating & find this random item that you weren't expecting & didn't want in the dish. So super annoying. Take your chances if you want. read more

Veggie Grill is a nice change of pace in Harvard Square when it comes to vegetarian food. I tried the Buffalo chicken sandwich and fries. Fries were very nice and the sandwich was as well. Definitely could tell it wasn't chicken but it still had a lot of great flavor. Staff were also attentive and welcoming. read more