Veggie Galaxy

Veggie Galaxy is a diner-style vegetarian restaurant located in the Central Square section of Cambridge, Massachusetts.[1]

Veggie Galaxy
Restaurant information
SloganA great diner that just happens to be vegetarian
EstablishedSeptember 1, 2011 (2011-09-01)
Owner(s)Adam Penn
Food typeDiner, Vegetarian, Vegan, Bakery
Dress codeCasual
Street address450 Massachusetts Avenue
CityCambridge
CountyMiddlesex
StateMassachusetts
Postal/ZIP Code02139
CountryUnited States
Coordinates42.363526°N 71.100977°W / 42.363526; -71.100977
Seating capacity88
Websitewww.veggiegalaxy.com

The establishment was founded by Adam Penn in 2011 after his first vegetarian restaurant, Veggie Planet in Harvard Square had operated for more than ten years.[2] Veggie Galaxy has been credited in Boston Magazine as “the Best of Boston for Vegetarian Restaurants”[3]

The restaurant is inspired by classic diner cuisine and vegetarian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The fact that they don't serve any meat or seafood should be considered a "footnote".[4] Veggie Galaxy is mainly concerned with serving full-flavored, balanced dishes that are pleasing to vegetarians, vegans, and omnivores alike.

History

The diner opened for business on September 5, 2011.

Media awards

Veggie Galaxy has earned numerous awards and prizes during its eight years in existence.

Food awards
  • Best Vegetarian restaurant in Massachusetts from Mental Floss magazine, May 2017[5]
  • Where to Eat Great Vegetarian Food from Coast to Coast, Food Network, February 2016[6]
  • Vital Brunch Spots to Know in Boston, Eater Boston, February 2016[7]
  • The Vegetarian Times Hot Spot, December 2015[8]
  • Diners, Drive-Thrus, & Dives, VegNews, 2015[9]
  • 24 Vegan Restaurants That Belong on Your Culinary Bucket List, from BuzzFeed, 2015[10]
  • Best Brunch in (almost) Every Boston Neighborhood, Thrillist, November 2015[11]
  • Voted one of the 21 best vegetarian/vegan restaurants in America by Thrillist, 2014.[12]
  • Selected one of 15 the best vegan and vegetarian restaurants by Relish (magazine), 2014[13]
  • Chosen one of the top 20 best vegetarian restaurants in the United States by Travel + Leisure magazine, 2013[14]
  • Best of Boston 2012: Best Vegetarian 2012[3]
  • Boston Dig This Award: Best Vegetarian/Vegan 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015[15][16][17]
  • Boston's 10 Hottest Burgers – 2012[18]
  • Best Thing We Ate This Week – 2013[19]
  • Daily Candy – Best Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurants Across the U. S. (2013)[20]

See also

References
  1. Harris, Patricia; Lyon, David (2012). Food Lovers' Guide to Boston: The Best Restaurants, Markets & Local Culinary Offerings. Globe Pequot Press. p. 279. ISBN 978-0762788880. Retrieved 2013-09-12.
  2. Chen, Jialu (October 12, 2011). "Vegetarian diner food reaches for the stars". The Boston Globe. NY Times Co. Retrieved 2013-01-21.
  3. "Best of Boston 2012 Restaurants & Food". Boston. Metrocorp, Inc. August 2012. Retrieved 2012-08-17.
  4. "Veggie Galaxy". Retrieved 2012-11-27.
  5. Staff Writer (2017-05-05). "The Best Vegetarian Restaurant in All 50 States". Mental Floss. Dennis Publishing. Retrieved 2017-05-09.
  6. Lee, Emily. "Where to Eat Great Vegetarian Food from Coast to Coast". Retrieved 2016-03-04.
  7. Hatic, Dana (2016-02-16). "Vital Brunch Spots to Know in Boston". Retrieved 2016-03-04.
  8. Kuchar, Kristen (2015-12-01). "The Dish - Hot Spot". Vegetarian Times.
  9. "Diners, Drive-Thrus, & Dives". VegNews. Fresh Healthy Media. Retrieved 2016-03-04.
  10. "24 Vegan Restaurants That Belong On Your Culinary Bucket List". Retrieved 2016-03-04.
  11. Prosise, Kim. "Best Brunch in (almost) Every Boston Neighborhood". Retrieved 2016-03-04.
  12. Freeman, Rachel. "21 best vegetarian/vegan restaurants in America". Thrillist. Thrillist Media Group. Retrieved 2014-08-22.
  13. Wood, Jennifer M. (2014-01-22). "15 Best Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurants". Relish. Relish, Publishing Group of America. Retrieved 2014-01-24.
  14. Stewart, Sarah L (October 2013). "Best Vegetarian Restaurants in the U.S." Travel + Leisure. Retrieved 2013-12-10.
  15. "DIG THIS AWARDS 2011: FOOD + DRINK". DigBoston. Dig Publishing LLC. Retrieved 2013-01-21.
  16. "DIG THIS AWARDS 2012: FOOD + DRINK CAMBERVILLE". Dig Boston. Dig Publishing LLC. 2012-11-10. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
  17. "DIG THIS AWARDS 2013: FOOD & DRINK". Dig Boston. Dig Publishing LLC. 2013-11-09. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
  18. "Boston's 10 Hottest Burgers". Zagat Survey, LLC. Retrieved 2013-01-21.
  19. Kooker, Naomi. "Best Thing We Ate This Week: Chipotle Black Bean Burger at Veggie Galaxy". Zagat Survey, LLC. Retrieved 2013-01-21.
  20. "Coast To Coast: Where To Go Veg". DailyCandy. DailyCandy, LLC. Retrieved 2013-10-02.
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