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Boston's Best Vegan Friendly Restaurants

Think of New England cuisine and images of lobster, chowder and Fenway Franks immediately come to mind. It's not exactly what you'd call the beacon of healthy eating. Even so, vegans and vegetarians have made their presence known – and restaurants are taking notice. Here are some of the best places to go for delicious, vegan food.

Grasshopper

1 North Beacon Street
Allston, MA 02135
617-254-888
grasshoppervegan.com

Cuisine: All vegan, Asian-style food. Extensive menu with all veggie or faux-meat options.

My Thai Vegan

3 Beach Street
Boston, MA 02111
(617) 451-2395
My Thai Vegan on Facebook

Cusine: Thai, clearly. You'll find this place smack dab in the middle of Chinatown.

Peace o Pie

487 Cambridge Street.
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 787-9884
peaceopie.com

Cuisine: Gourmet vegan pizzeria, formally called TJ Scallywaggles. Offers whole wheat and gluten-free crusts.

The Red Lentil

600 Mount Auburn Street
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 972-9188
www.theredlentil.com

Cuisine: While all vegetarian but not all vegan, most of the menu items are vegan-friendly. Choices include soups, salads, sandwiches, appetizers and hearty entrees.

The Other Side Café

407 Newbury St
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 536-8437
www.theothersidecafe.com

Cuisine: American pub-fare for both meat-eaters and meat-leavers. The Other Side Café offers lots of yummy vegan options on their menu.

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