I recently decided to take a 24-hour trip to Boston with my mom after months of missing the area. The last time we visited was 2 weeks before the COVID shutdowns, making this trip very apropos as restrictions start to loosen in the Northeast. During the 4.5 hr drive, we thought of activities and put together a long list of dining options (she eats anything while I’m plant-based) scattered throughout Boston. While it’s so difficult to visit everything in a day, it gives us more of a reason to come back soon!
Here is a list of my favorite restaurants and cafes to consider visiting in the area, either fully vegan or offering vegan options.
Breakfast
Pressed Cafe
105 Huntington Ave
If you’re looking for great spot to grab a breakfast burrito to-go, stop by Pressed Cafe. Open at 5AM with all-day breakfast, Pressed’s vegan breakfast options include two veggie burritos, a hummus bagel, and steel cut oatmeal. You can also grab a smoothie including their “Wakie Wakie” made with kale, apple, banana, blueberry, mint, flax seeds, and orange juice.
Website: https://www.pressedcafe.com/
Cafe Bonjour
55 Temple Pl
For a cute dine-in breakfast, Cafe Bonjour is a must! They offer breakfast from 7AM to 2PM and you can make most of their breakfast dishes vegan with their plant-based JUST Egg and plant-based sausage. Try their Plant Based Sausage and Egg sandwich or order their Eggs Any Style (comes with breakfast potatoes, greens, and toast), and be sure to try their creamy oat milk-based Bonjour Latte.
Website: https://www.cafebonjourboston.com/
Lunch + Dinner
My Thai Vegan Cafe
3 Beach St
Take a walk through Chinatown and grab lunch at My Thai Vegan Cafe. Enjoy their Wonton Soup, try their Bird’s Nest special entree made with taro root, or grab a comfort meal like Pad Thai. They also offer Luncheon Specials from 12PM to 3PM on weekdays that include their soup of the day, your choice of a spring roll or dumplings, the entree, and a cup of Jasmine tea.
Website: https://www.mythaivegancafe.com/
Wagamama
800 Boylston St | 100 Northern Ave |
Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 1 S Market St
After walking through the shops at Quincy Market, head over to Wagamama. They offer vegan options for light bowls, ramen, and curry. Try their Avant Gard’n with barbecue-glazed seitan and a vegan “egg,” or grab their Kare Burosu Ramen with shichimi-coated tofu.
Website: https://www.wagamama.us/
Oasis Vegan Veggie Parlor
340 Washington St
Spending the day at the Franklin Park Zoo? Head over to the Dorchester neighborhood for a variety of delicious dishes at Oasis Vegan. Make a meal with grains, stews, and veggies like Curried Cabbage, Spicy Veggie Korma, and African Couscous. You can also try their signature dishes from their OVVP Grain Bowls and OVVP Wraps selections, and be sure to grab their sides like the Oasis Mac and Cheese pie!
Website: https://www.oasisveganveggieparlor.com/
Rhythm n Wraps
1096 Commonwealth Ave
Located in the Allston neighborhood of Boston, Rhythm n Wraps offers delicious vegan comfort food. Grab one of their empanadas, their Chilli Bowl, or a Philly Cheesesteak for a good lunch. For specials, you can enjoy the Scooby Snacks special with 2 burgers, Fried Oyster Mushrooms, 2 Egg Rolls, and your choice of Lemonade or Rhythm Punch. If you’re stopping by on Sundays and Wednesdays, you can enjoy their Chick’n and Waffles special and their Vegan Belgian Waffle special.
Website: https://www.rhythmnwraps.com/
Red White Buddha Ramen
294 Newbury St
If you’re spending some time at the Prudential Center shops, take a quick walk to Red White, a fully vegan restaurant offering traditional Japanese ramen. Choose from six of their Buddha Ramens, including one no-soup ramen. All dishes include vegan meat and tofu, mushrooms, corn, spinach, and your choice of noodle. They also offer three options of Rich Butter Ramen, made with vegan butter.
Website: https://redwhiteboston.com/
Myers + Chang
1145 Washington St
Myers + Chang is a family-style restaurant offering Asian-inspired dishes with many vegan options available on their menu. Enjoy Taiwanese Cool Dan Dan Noodles, Tofu Rolls with Chili-Peanut Sauce, Black Pepper Shanghai Noodles, Edamame + Wasabi Dumplings, and much more. They even offer Take + Make Kits to make your favorite dishes at home!
Website: https://www.myersandchang.com/
Terramia
98 Salem St
Terramia is an intimate Italian restaurant offering classic Italian fare with incredible vegan options on the menu. Order from their vegan Polpette (oven baked meatballs), Vegano Ravioli, Risotto Porcini E Asparagi, Gnocchi Ai Funghi, and even Vegan Gelato for dessert. After dinner, take a walk through the beautiful nearby Waterfront Park.
Website: https://www.terramiaristorante.com/
Spyce
241 Washington St
Spyce is an MIT creation, offering a unique restaurant experience with meals prepared by robots. Their meals are tailored to each customer so you can enter your dietary preferences/needs and allergies to make sure you’re being offered the best options for you. Vegan protein options for all bowls are the Roasted Organic Tofu and the Planca-Seared Portobello.
Website: https://www.spyce.com/
Desserts
FoMu
481 Cambridge St | 655 Tremont St |
140 Brookline Ave
Ready for dessert? FoMu is a plant-based ice cream shop and cafe offering delicious flavors like Chocolate Cookie Dough, Strawberry Rhubarb Pie, and Rockiest Road. You can also grab cookies, brownies, smoothies, coffee, and ice cream sandwiches.
Website: http://www.fomuicecream.com/
Emack and Bolio’s
290 Newbury St | 100 Legends Way
For an ice cream shop that has options for everyone, Emack and Bolio’s has vegan ice cream options. Try flavors like Cappuccino Fudge Swirl, Chocolate Pudding, Mint Chocolate Freckle, and Raspberry Chocolate Krispy Rice. They also offer dairy-free sorbet if you want a more refreshing, fruity dessert.
Website: https://emackandbolios.com/
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