Cambridge Dining Guide
Best Vegetarian & Vegan in Central Square
The 2 vegetarian & vegan restaurants in Central Square worth walking to — ranked, with addresses, hours, and T access. Curated by Guide to Cambridge.
Cambridge has been ahead of the plant-based curve for decades, driven by a health-conscious, environmentally aware population. You'll find dedicated vegetarian and vegan restaurants alongside conventional spots that take their meatless options just as seriously as their mains. The quality here goes far beyond salads and veggie burgers.
Insider TipEven restaurants not listed as vegetarian often have extensive plant-based options — Cambridge chefs tend to cater to diverse diets without being asked.
Life Alive Organic Cafe
Vegetarian · 765 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Plant-based bowls, wraps, and elixirs; the Goddess bowl and the Dynamo with fire sauce are the two orders regulars default to. A Central Square fixture since 2010, and one of the early movers in what became the grain-bowl category.
Veggie Galaxy
Vegetarian · 450 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
All-vegetarian diner with vegan options. Comfort food classics reimagined plant-based. Retro diner atmosphere with modern values. Full bar.