Life Alive Organic Cafe
Vegetarian · Central Square
Vibrant vegetarian cafe with organic bowls, smoothies, and fresh juices. Colorful, healthy fast-casual.
Cambridge's best plant-forward dining
Cambridge has long been a haven for vegetarian and vegan diners. From dedicated plant-based restaurants to omnivore-friendly spots with excellent vegetarian options, eating meat-free in Cambridge is a pleasure.
Vegetarian · Central Square
Vibrant vegetarian cafe with organic bowls, smoothies, and fresh juices. Colorful, healthy fast-casual.
Vegetarian · Multiple
Fast-casual vegetarian chain with seasonal menu. MIT-founded, locally sourced, innovative plant-based food.
Vegetarian · Central Square
All-vegetarian diner with vegan options. Comfort food classics reimagined plant-based. Retro diner atmosphere with modern values. Full bar.
Life Alive Organic Cafe in Central Square leads Cambridge's vegetarian scene with creative, nourishing bowls like the Goddess (with adzuki beans, veggies, and tahini ginger dressing) and the Dynamo (featuring quinoa and their signature fire sauce). Veggie Galaxy, also in Central, offers a full vegan diner experience—their seitan tips, vegan milkshakes, and breakfast classics satisfy comfort food cravings without compromise. Clover Food Lab, born as an MIT food truck, now has multiple locations serving fast-casual vegetarian fare like their famous chickpea fritter sandwich. For Indian vegetarian cuisine, Punjabi Dhaba and India Pavilion offer extensive meat-free menus. Most Cambridge restaurants, even non-vegetarian ones, now offer substantial plant-based options.
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