Veg-Friendly Restaurants in Worcester
Updated Spring of 2009
Finding tasty vegan food at restaurants is rarely a problem, especially in Worcester. These days nearly every restaurant in town has good veg options on their menu. But the restaurants below are shining stars when comes to vegan options. Sure, there are other good veg-friendly restaurants around, but these are the best.
Buddha Hut
415 Chandler Street
Worcester, MA
(508) 459-0367
bostonbuddhahut.com
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. And see our blog posts about Buddha Hut.)
Belmont Vegetarian Restaurant
Corner of Belmont Stret & Eastern Avenue
Worcester, MA
Just opened in 2009. This all-vegan soul food take out joint is a welcome addition to the city. Jamacian and American food. Try the curried chicken or the Peppersteak over rice and beans. Vegan mac & cheese. $4-$8.
Duck Yao
Worcester, MA
(413) 367-6255
Duck Yao is an elegant backyard vegan Chinese restaurant run by two hip young women and a Chinese Taoist family. Open weekends only. Inexpensive and 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. Best falafel in town.
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, upscale Chinese cuisine. Many mock-meat and tofu dishes. Substitute veg chicken for any chicken dish. Request the vegan menu. Prices from $9.95 to $12.45.
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. (See our blog posts about One Love.)
Pho Dakao
593 Park Avenue
Worcester, MA
(508) 756-7555
This Vietnamese restaurant features traditional Vietnamese Pho, a vegan noodle soup. Pho Dakao also offers a variety of tofu and vegetable dishes. 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 $8. 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.
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. (See our blog posts about Udupi.)
Know a good veg-friendly restaurant that isn’t in the list? Send in your recommendation to drew@VegWorcester.com.
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