Veg-Friendly Restaurants in Worcester

Finding tasty vegan food at restaurants is rarely a problem in Worcester. Nearly any restaurant in town will have a good veg option on their menu. But the restaurants below shining stars when comes to vegan options. Sure, there are other good veg-friendly restaurants in the heart of the commonwealth, but these are the best.

Buddha Hut

415 Chandler Street
Worcester, MA
(508) 459-0367

All-vegan Chinese restaurant with many mock-meat dishes. Good selection, inexpensive good location. Expect to pay about $10-$12 including appetizers and drinks. (Read a full review.)

Duck Yao

Worcester, MA
(508) 754-1098

Duck Yao is an elegant backyard vegan Chinese restaurant run by two hip young women and a Chinese Taoist family. Fantastic faux meats. Catering available upon request. Call for dates and details.

Fantastic Pizza & Cafe

925 Main Street
Worcester, MA
(508) 798-5577

Small Middle Eastern eatery priced from $3.95 to $7.95. Well known for the falafel sandwich.

India Cafe

84 Boston Turnpike
Shrewsbury, MA
(508) 754-2200

Small veg-friendly Indian place with great lunch buffet. Buffet selection changes daily, but always has good vegan options. Try the chickpea curry and traditional Indian bread!

Moe’s Southwest Grill

3 Stafford Street
Worcester, MA
(508) 459-6060

61 Boston Turnpike Road
Shrewsbury, MA
(508) 797-6637

This hip national burrito chain features a menu that’s centered on fresh burritos, tacos, and fajitas. Build your own burrito or taco with your choice of black or pinto beans, Spanish or brown rice, and vegan guacamole. Priced $3-$6.

Nancy Chang

372 Chandler Street
Worcester, MA
(508) 752-8899
http://www.NancyChang.com/

Healthy Chinese cuisine. Many mock-meat and tofu dishes. Substitute veg chicken for any chicken dish. Prices from $7.95 to $10.45.

One Love Cafe

800 Main Street
Worcester, MA
(508) 753-8663

Cozy veg-friendly Jamaican cafe. Buffet every Thursday night. Monthly vegan brunch. Call for details. Priced from $2.00 to $6.95.

Pho Dakao

593 Park Avenue
Worcester, MA
(508) 756-7555

This cozy Vietnamese restaurant features traditional Vietnamese Pho, a vegan noodle soup. Pho Dakao also offers a variety of <b>tofu and vegetable dishes</b>. The veggie spring rolls make a great appetizer! Priced between $6 - $10.

Quan Yin

56 Hamilton Street
Worcester, MA
(508) 831-1322

The original all vegan restaurant in Worcester. Chinese and Vietnamese restaurant with extensive mock-meat selection. Dinner priced under $7. Lunch special for less than $5. Take-out available. A local favorite.

Red Lantern

235 Shrewsbury Street
Worcester, MA
(508) 795-0500
http://www.theRedLantern.com

Chinese-American restaurant and sports bar. Good mock meat selection, including sweet & sour veggie ribs. Menu features homemade faux meats. Try the General Tso’s Veg Chicken!

Sahara Cafe & Restaurant

143 Highland Street
Worcester, MA
(508) 798-2181

Upscale Middle Eastern restaurant with extensive vegetarian options. The Sahara occasionally features live music and local bands. All soups are meat-free, but some contain dairy. Priced from $5.00 to $18.00.

Shiraz

259 Park Avenue
Worcester, MA
(508) 767-1639

Armenian cuisine. Offers around 5 vegetarian dishes, including delicious falafel, baba ganoush, and hummus wraps. Prices range from $6.25 to $12.95.

The Q Cafe

362 Chandler Street
Worcester, MA
(508) 757-0411

Great new vegan deli and cafe. A hip atmosphere with inexpensive fare. Have the barista build you a sandwich piled high with soy cheese, vegan salami, egg-free mayonaise, and veggies. Prices around $6.

Tortilla Sam’s

107 Highland Street
Worcester, MA
(877) EAT-SAMS
http://www.TortillaSams.com

Mexican-American fare. Variety of chili, burritos, fajitas & Tofu Wings. The unchicken fajitas are fantastic. Take-out & delivery available. BYOB. Priced from $2.85 to $8.95.

Udupi

378 Maple Avenue
Shrewsbury, MA
(508) 459-5099

All vegetarian Indian fare. The chickpea curry and aloo matar are great! Best samosas in Worcester. Priced from $7.95 - $12.95.