Vegetarian Journal's Guide to Natural Foods Restaurants in the U.S. and Canada

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Massachusetts

Allston

•• Grasshopper §

1 N. Beacon St., Union Sq., Allston, MA 02134

(617) 254-8883

Vegan/Asian. Grasshopper's menu offers a wide variety of mock meat entrées and imaginative vegetable dishes, attractively served. Appetizers, Vietnamese pizza, and monthly specials are especially recommended. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, take-out, $-$$.

•• T.J. Scallywaggle's Vegan House of Pizza & Subs

487 Cambridge St., Allston, MA 02134

(617) 787-9884

Vegan/pizzeria. T.J. Scallywaggle's (formerly T.J.'s House of Pizza) offers vegan versions of all your favorites: pizza, subs, and calzones. They also have a rotating menu of vegan desserts such as brownies, chocolate chip cookies, and cheesecake. Located in Union Square in Allston, a suburb of Boston, T.J.'s is a worker-owned collective. Open daily for lunch and dinner through late night. Full service, take-out, delivery, catering, soymilk, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$.

Amherst

(For restaurant listings in the surrounding areas, see Greenfield, Hadley, and Northampton.)

Amherst Chinese Foods

62 Main St., Amherst, MA 01002

(413) 253-2813

Chinese. Amherst Chinese grows their own organic vegetables on their own farm. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, non-smoking, wine/beer/alcohol, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$.

Bueno Y Saéo

46 Main St., Amherst, MA 01002

(413) 253-4000

Mexican. The name translates as "Good and Healthy," and this small restaurant lives up to its name. The menu mainly features burritos including fillings like seitan, grilled zucchini, and fresh spinach, as well as the standard beans and rice. Burritos can be ordered without cheese or sour cream. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Counter service, vegan options, take-out, delivery, VISA/MC/AMEX, $.

Fresh Side

39 S. Pleasant St., Amherst, MA 01002

(413) 256-0296

Variety. Fresh Side's menu features great tea rolls, rice and noodle dishes, salads, soups, and other dishes. Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Closed Sunday. Limited service, vegan options, take-out, VISA/MC, $.

Nick's Place

63 Main St., Amherst, MA 01002

(413) 256-4643

Eclectic. Nick's, which was formally Amber Waves, offers a great variety of New York deli-style and Southwestern vegetarian and vegan brunch items. Their menu includes a tofu scramble breakfast burrito with salsa and black beans, great vegan pancakes and French toast, and vegan omelettes made with soy sausage and your choice of veggies. Open daily for breakfast and lunch. Full service, vegan options, fresh juices, smoothies, soymilk, espresso/cappuccino, take-out, VISA/MC, $$.

Paradise of India

87 Main St., Amherst, MA 01002

(413) 256-1067

Indian. There are some very good veggie options at Paradise of India. Try one of their Vegetable Curries such as Mushroom Mattar or Biagan Bharta. Or bring a friend and enjoy the "Vegetarian Dinner for Two." Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, take-out, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$$.

Arlington

Olive Branch

117 Broadway, Arlington, MA 02474

(781) 646-4244

Middle Eastern. Try the excellent maza plate, which is a trio of hummus, tabouli, and baba ghanouj served with pita bread. Also try the authentic, melt-in-your-mouth vegan dolmathes (stuffed grape leaves), mujadara (a simple yet tasty lentil and rice dish), and eggplant moussaka (a vegan take on the original). Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Closed Sunday. Full service, vegan options, take-out, fresh juices, VISA/MC, $$.

Beverly

•• Organic Garden Restaurant and Juice Bar

294 Cabot St., Beverly, MA 01915

(978) 922-0004

Vegan. Organic Garden offers many living foods, including salads, soups, wraps, entrées, and desserts. Try the Ole Guacomole Burrito with wild rice, BBQ sauce, and creamy vegan "cheese," or the Mongolian with shiitake mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, fresh juices, smoothies, wine, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC/DC, $-$$.

Billerica

•• Masalaa Boston Fine Indian Vegetarian Cuisine

786 Boston Rd., Billerica, MA 01821

(978) 667-3443

Vegetarian/Indian. Masalaa Boston's menu features a great variety of soups, salads, dosas, uthappams (lentil and rice batter pancakes), idly (rice cakes), thali, curry dishes, rice dishes, breads, desserts, and drinks. Unique offerings include Bisibella Bath (Indian rice cooked in lentil soup) and Sukku Kapi (traditional South Indian ginger coffee). Open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. Closed Monday. Full service, vegan options, reservations accepted, fresh juices, beer/wine, special drinks, take-out, catering, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $-$$.

Boston

(For restaurant listings in the surrounding areas, see Allston, Arlington, Beverly, Billerica, Braintree, Brookline, Burlington, Cambridge, Concord, Dorchester, Framingham, Jamaica Plain, Lexington, Marblehead, Somerville, and Waltham.)

Addis Red Sea Ethiopian Restaurant

544 Tremont St., Boston, MA 02116

(617) 426-8727

Ethiopian. Sample authentic Ethiopian cuisine from the vegetarian appetizer and entrée selections on the menu. Open daily. Full service, vegan options, wine/beer, take-out, VISA/MC/AMEX, $-$$.

•• Buddha's Delight §

3 Beach St., Boston, MA 02111

(617) 451-2395

Vegetarian/Asian. Located in Chinatown, Buddha's Delight has an extensive and exclusively vegan food menu that consists of inventive mock meat and seafood entrées made from tofu and gluten, as well as vegetable entrées, soups, and appetizers. Note that some beverages do contain dairy. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, take-out, $$.

Burrito Max

642 Beacon St. (Kenmore Square), Boston, MA 02215

(617) 266-8088

Mexican. Burrito Max has its vegetarian options covered. Known for its Vegetarian Chili Big Burrito, you can try the Barbecued Tofu Burrito as well, or have any number of items made with your choice of whole-wheat or spinach tortillas. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Limited service, vegan options, $.

•• Grezzo Restaurant

69 Prince St., Boston, MA 02113

(857) 362-7288

Vegan/raw foods/organic. Grezzo offers organic and raw vegan cuisine served in an elegant and upscale setting located in Boston's North End. The menu changes daily to reflect the freshest, organic food available. Along with no animal products, Grezzo also does not use canned food or processed ingredients. They also offer their raw ice cream in pints for carry-out! Open Wednesday through Sunday for dinner. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Full service, take-out, catering, wine/beer/alcohol, special drinks, reservations recommended, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$$.

India Quality

484 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA 02215

(617) 267-4499

Indian. Half of the menu is vegetarian. Special breads baked freshly in clay ovens accompany their extensive vegetarian menu. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, take-out, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$.

Kashmir

279 Newbury St., Boston, MA 02116

(617) 536-1695

Indian. Vegetable Samosas, Aloo Palak, and several other vegetarian options are available at this Indian restaurant. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, take-out, VISA/MC/AMEX/DC, $$.

Milk Street Café

50 Milk St., Boston, MA 02109

(617) 542-3663

Kosher. Milk Street Café features many kosher-style vegetarian and vegan meals, including soups, salads, burritos, a Mediterranean platter, and hot entrées. The menu includes some fish dishes, but meat and poultry are not served. Open Monday through Friday for lunch and dinner. Closed Saturday and Sunday. Cafeteria, take-out, $.

Phoenicia

240 Cambridge St., Boston, MA 02114

(617) 523-4606

Middle Eastern. Vegetarian dishes on Phoenicia's menu include Pumpkin Kibby made with puréed pumpkin, cracked wheat, walnuts, and pine nuts; Broccoli-Noodle Casserole; Fasolia made with kidney beans, onions, and tomato sauce; and traditional Middle Eastern dishes, like falafel and hummus. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, catering, take-out, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC/DC, $-$$.

Trident Café

338 Newbury St., Boston, MA 02115

(617) 267-8688

Café. This hip but comfy café and bookstore features a daily vegetarian special and many creative vegetarian dishes on the menu, such as cashew chili and Tibetan momos (dumplings). Open daily for breakfast through late night. Full service, vegan options, take-out, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $-$$.

Braintree

Souper Salad

South Shore Plaza Shopping Mall, 250 Granite Ave., Braintree, MA 02184

(781) 843-3870

Restaurant chain. See description under Boston, MA.

Brookline

•• My Thai Café Vegetarian & Bubble Tea Bistro

404 Harvard St., Brookline, MA 02146

(617) 739-8830

Vegan/Thai. The sister restaurant of Buddha's Delight on Beach Street, this popular establishment offers more than 150 Cambodian, Thai, Vietnamese, and Japanese dishes in varying price ranges. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, take-out, wine/beer, VISA/MC/AMEX, $-$$.

Burlington

Souper Salad

Burlington Mall, 100 Middlesex Tpke., Burlington, MA 01803

(781) 270-4133

Restaurant chain. See description under Boston, MA.

Cambridge

Bombay Club

56 Jfk St., Cambridge, MA 02138

(617) 661-8100

Indian. Their vegetarian menu section features various curry dishes, dahl, and vegetable entrées. Open daily. Full service, vegan options, wine/beer, take-out, VISA/MC/AMEX, $$.

Christopher's Restaurant & Bar

1920 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140

(617) 876-9180

Natural foods. Christopher's has combined mainstream American and Mexican fare with a variety of vegetarian dishes and a dedication to wholesome and healthful food. (The owner is a long-time vegetarian!) The restaurant uses ingredients that are free of preservatives and artificial colors. All sauces, dressings, salsa, and guacamole are homemade. Even the brewed decaf is prepared "Swiss water processed," and there are no dioxins in the coffee filters. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, wine/beer/alcohol, take-out, VISA/MC/DISC, $-$$.

Gandhi Restaurant

704 Massachussets Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139

(617) 491-1104

Indian. Ghandi's traditional Indian cuisine includes 11 vegetarian entrées, plus soups, appetizers, and south Indian dishes. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, wine/beer, take-out, VISA/MC, $$.

•• Greater Boston Buddhist Cultural Center

950 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02180

(617) 547-6670

Vegetarian/teahouse. This Vegetarian Restaurant and Tea House offers specialty appetizers and tea daily. The Cultural Center also offers vegetarian cooking classes. Cash only. Open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and early dinner. Closed Monday. Full service, vegan options.

Grendel's Restaurant

Harvard Square, 89 Winthrop St., Cambridge, MA 02138

(617) 491-1160

American/international. Located in an old fraternity house, Grendel's serves eclectic vegetarian meals, like spinach lasagne, burritos, Quesadillas, and a veggie burger. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, espresso/cappuccino, smoothies, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC/DC, $-$$.

The Helmand

143 1st St., Cambridge, MA 02141

(617) 492-4646

Afghan. Check under the vegetarian section of the menu for appetizers and entrées, including Kaddo Borawni (pan-fried then baked seasoned baby pumpkin), Sabzi Challo (spinach sautéed with Afghan seasoning), or one of the many other traditional vegetarian Afghan meals. Open Monday through Friday for lunch and dinner. Open Saturday and Sunday for dinner only. Full service, reservations recommended, VISA/MC/AMEX, $$.

•• Veggie Planet

47 Palmer St., Cambridge, MA 02138

(617) 661-1513

Vegetarian pizzeria. This innovative, meat-free pizzeria offers dishes like Yummy Yam Pizza (curried roast sweet potatoes and spinach topped with cheddar and onion chutney), Red Peanut Curry Pizza (creamy coconut rice topped with tofu, broccoli, and red peanut curry sauce), and the Vegan Oddlot (topped with tomato sauce, spinach, basil, tofu ricotta, Calamata olives and fried garlic). Toppings can be served on organic pizza crust or rice. This restaurant also offers fresh soups and salads and a popular Sunday brunch. Veggie Planet often features live music and is located in the heart of Harvard Square. Cash only. Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Open Sunday for brunch and dinner. Limited service, vegan options, take-out, catering, soymilk, fresh juices, special drinks, $-$$.

Whole Foods Market

115 Prospect St., Cambridge, MA 02139

(617) 492-0070

200 Alewife Brook Pkwy., Fresh Pond Mall, Cambridge, MA 02138

(617) 491-0040

340 River St., Cambridge, MA 02139

(617) 876-6990

Natural foods store/deli. A wide variety of vegetarian and vegan foods are offered in the deli and on the salad bar. Open daily. Cafeteria, vegan options, take-out, fresh juices, VISA/MC, $$.

Centerville

Sprouts Café at Cape Cod Natural Foods

Bell Tower Mall, 1600 Rte. 28, Centerville, MA 02632

(508) 771-8394

Natural foods café. Lunches feature many vegetarian sandwiches, plus soups and salads. Open daily for lunch. Limited service, vegan options, take-out, VISA/MC, $.

Concord

Debra's Natural Gourmet

98 Commonwealth Ave., , Concord, MA 01742

(978) 371-7573

Natural foods deli. This deli serves many vegetarian and vegan items. Choose from soups; exotic salads, such as Taboulie with hemp seed and a Raw Kale Salad; vegetarian chili, vegan cookies, and much more. Open daily. Take-out, vegan options, VISA/MC, $.

East Sandwich

The Beehive Tavern

406 Rte. 6A, , East Sandwich, MA 02537

(508) 833-1184

American. The Beehive features salads, dinner entrées, some Middle Eastern foods, and pasta. Open daily, seasonal hours. Full service, non-alcoholic beer, wine/beer/alcohol, VISA/MC, $$.

Fitchburg

Bombay Tandoor Grill Restaurant

200 Lunenburg St., Fitchburg, MA 01420

(978) 348-1699

Indian. This establishment features exotic flavors of authentic Indian cuisine with delicacies from north and south India. Vegetarian menu items include vegetable pakoras and samosas, a mixed vegetable platter, palak paneer (chopped spinach with homemade cheese), Navratan Korma (nine mixed vegetables cooked in gravy with yogurt), and of course, a wide variety of Indian breads. The menu also includes a vegetarian luncheon special and an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, take-out, catering, reservations recommended, $$.

Florence

•• Café Evolution/Oh Sweet Mama's Vegan Bakery

22 Chestnut St., Florence, MA 01062

(413) 586-0200

Vegetarian/American. Evolution Cafe is 99.9% vegan; the only non-vegan item is optional milk for coffee. The cafe includes live music on Friday nights. Evolution offers outdoor seating, a comfortable atmosphere, and Sunday brunch. Delicious vegan items include peanut noodles, veggie burgers, and lasagna. Open Monday through Wednesday and Saturday for breakfast and lunch. Open Thursday and Friday for three meals. Open Sunday for brunch. Full service, vegan options, soymilk, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC/DC, $$.

Foxboro

Bangkok Café

369 Central St., , Foxboro, MA 02035

(508) 543-8424

Thai. This café offers a wide selection of vegetarian Thai dishes, including appetizers, soups, salads, and entrées, several of which contain tofu. Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Open Sunday for dinner only. Full service, vegan options, take-out, VISA/MC/AMEX, $$.

Greenfield

Green Fields Market Co-Op

144 Main St., Greenfield, MA 01301

(413) 773-9567

Natural foods. This deli inside Green Fields Co-op offers sandwiches made to order and fresh salads. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Limited service, vegan options, soymilk, take-out, catering, VISA/MC/DISC, $.

•• Tofu A Go-Go!

265 Main St., Greenfield, MA 01301

(413) 772-8638

Vegetarian/international. Tofu A Go-Go! offers something for everyone! Menu items include salads, soups, sandwiches, macrobiotic options, and more. Try the Jamaica Jerk Seitan, Indonesian Sauté, or the popular Crack Tofu. Make sure to stop in for their Sunday brunch and try the Tofu Florentine with vegan Hollandaise sauce. Please note that Tofu A Go-Go! is closed between lunch and dinner on weekdays so call ahead for hours. Cash only. Open Wednesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Open Sunday for brunch. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Limited service, vegan options, take-out, catering, $$.

Hadley

Esselon Café

99 Russell St., Hadley, MA 01035

(413) 585-1515

Café/coffeehouse. Esselon Café, everything is made with fresh ingredients, from the pancakes to the veggie burgers. Items that can be made vegan are noted on the menu. The café is beautiful and comfortable, with exposed brick and a mix of wooden small and large tables. The café also has a 2-level terrace and a garden with Adirondack chairs. Some of the delicious offerings include vegan brekkie (tofu scramble), veggie burger, vegan benny (grilled and seasoned tofu with vegan hollandaise) The café serves great coffee, chai and espresso as well as local apple cider. Their iced coffee, chai late, steamed and flavored milks can all be made vegan upon request. Open Monday for breakfast and lunch. Open Tuesday through Friday for three meals. Open Saturday for brunch and dinner. Open Sunday for brunch. Limited service, vegan options, take-out, fresh juices, soymilk, espresso/cappuccino, beer/wine, VISA/MC, $-$$.

Whole Foods Market

327 Russell St., Hadley, MA 01035

(413) 586-9932

Natural foods store/deli. See description under Cambridge, MA.

Haydenville

•• The Blue House Café

147 Main St., Haydenville, MA 01039

(413) 268-7441

Vegetarian café. The Blue House Café is not surprisingly located in a small blue house. In addition to a menu of veggie sandwiches and some vegan desserts, the café offers wireless Internet access and a mini library. They also exhibit art (some for sale) at the counter along with homemade greeting cards. Cash only. Open for Monday for breakfast. Open Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday for breakfast and lunch. Open Friday for three meals. Closed Tuesday. Counter service, vegan options, espresso/cappuccino, soymilk, $-$$.

Hyannis

Pavilion Indian Cuisine

511 Main St., , Hyannis, MA 02601

(508) 790-0985

Indian. This restaurant offers several vegetarian entrées, including a mixed vegetable dish and a lentil dish. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, wine/beer, catering, take-out, VISA/MC/AMEX, $$.

Jamaica Plain

Bukhara

701 Centre St., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

(617) 522-2195

Indian. Bukhara offers a vegetarian menu that includes 13 dishes. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Open Saturday and Sunday for brunch. Full service, vegan options, $$-$$$.

Center Street Café

669 Centre St., , Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

(617) 524-9217

American/ethnic. This small, funky neighborhood restaurant serves an eclectic collection of Mexican, Thai, Indian, and American cuisine. Open Monday through Friday for lunch and dinner. Open Saturday for dinner only. Closed Sunday. Full service, vegan options, take-out, $$.

The Purple Cactus

674 Centre St., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

(617) 522-7422

Mexican. The Purple Cactus offers Tofu Teriyaki Wraps and many other tasty vegetarian plates, including their own creation, Tofu Hummus. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Counter service, vegan options, $.

Lee

Cactus Café

54 Main St., , Lee, MA 01238

(413) 243-4300

Mexican. Enjoy authentic Mexican dishes at Cactus Café, including guacamole and chips, burritos, enchiladas, quesadillas, and salads. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, fresh juices, espresso/cappuccino, non-alcoholic wine/beer, wine/beer, catering, take-out, MC/AMEX/DISC/DC, $$.

Lexington

Lemon Grass Thai Cuisine

1710 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, MA 02173

(781) 862-3530

Thai. When dining at Lemon Grass, try the Tofu Pad Thai or the Vegetable Curry. They do not use fish sauce in the vegetarian entrées. Open daily for lunch or dinner. Full service, vegan options, $-$$.

Lowell

•• Life Alive

194 Middle St., Lowell, MA 01852

(978) 453-1311

Vegetarian/natural foods/organic. This organic café is located in downtown Lowellés historic arts district. Munch on The Mystic Salad, full of greens, seeds, & veggies, or enjoy the Vegan Corn Chowdah. Re-energize with the Spring Alive Smoothie (Blueberry, Strawberry, Pineapple, Mango, Spirulina, Rice Dream & Almond Milk), and then spend some time exploring the Revolving Museum next door and the Quilt Museum across the street. Open Monday through Saturday for three meals. Open Sunday for lunch and early dinner. Full service, vegan options, take-out, catering, fresh juices, soymilk, smoothies, espresso, VISA/MC, $-$$.

•• Mysore Veggie

1689 Middlesex St., Lowell, MA 01851

(978) 452-8700

Vegetarian/Indian. Enjoy vegetarian South Indian cuisine at Mysore Veggie. Menu items include a variety of Dosai (rice & lentil crepe), Uthappam (rice & lentil pancake), and curries served with rice. Stop in for Dosa Night on Wednesday evenings for unlimited Dosas, Idlis and Vadas. Mysore Veggie is closed on weekdays between lunch and dinner, so please call ahead for hours. Open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. Closed Monday. Full service, vegan options, take-out, delivery, catering, special beverages, VISA/MC, $$.

•• Udupi Bhavan

1717 Middlesex St., Lowell, MA 01851

(978) 654-6653

Vegetarian/Indian. Offering South Indian all-vegetarian cuisine, Udupi Bhavan specializes in Dosas and Uthappams. They have an extensive menu and give you a lot of food for not a lot of money. They are closed between lunch and dinner on weekdays so please call ahead for hours. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, take-out, catering, VISA/MC, $$.

Marblehead

•• Basil Chef Cuisine

Body and Soul, Village Shopping Center, 13 R Bessom St., Marblehead, MA 01945

(781) 864-9250

Vegan. Basil Chef offers organic living foods, such as wraps, soups, and é la carte items. Ask about their special ginger house dressing and cinnamon buckwheat granola. Open Monday through Saturday for breakfast through early dinner. Open Sunday for lunch through early dinner. Deli-style, vegan options, fresh juices, take-out.

Nantucket

(For restaurant listings in the surrounding areas, see East Sandwich, Hyannis, Provincetown, Sandwich, and Woods Hole.)

Something Natural

50 Cliff Rd., , Nantucket, MA 02554

(508) 228-0504

Bakery. Something Natural offers 20 varieties fresh-baked breads daily. Large sandwiches are made to order, and garden seating is available. Open daily in summer. Counter service, take-out, $.

Newton Center

Sabra Restaurant

45 Union St., , Newton Center, MA 02159

(617) 527-5641

Middle Eastern. Sabra's offers falafel, hummus, baba ghanouj, and meatless grape leaves, as well as six vegetarian salads. Open Monday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. Full service, wine/beer/alcohol, take-out, VISA/MC/AMEX, $-$$.

Northampton

•• Bela Vegetarian Restaurant

68 Masonic St., , Northampton, MA 01060

(413) 586-8011

Vegetarian/natural foods. Their chalkboard menu of affordable international and eclectic vegetarian cuisine changes every one to two days. Many listed are dairy-free entrées. Desserts include honey- and sugar-sweetened, dairy and dairy-free. Outdoor seating available when weather permits. They also allow local women to display their artwork in the restaurant. Open Tuesday through Saturday. Closed Sunday and Monday. Full service, vegan options, non-smoking, take-out, $.

Panda Garden

34 Pleasant St., Northampton, MA 01060

(413) 584-3858

Chinese. This restaurant has separate vegetarian and vegan menus from which diners can order classic vegetarian items, such as Buddhist Delight, or other dishes, such as Vegetarian Orange Flavored Beef and Vegetarian General Tso's Chicken. The All-Natural Vegetarian Foods menu items also contain no MSG, no cholesterol, no eggs, and no preservatives. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, delivery, $-$$.

Paul & Elizabeth's

150 Main St., , Northampton, MA 01060

(413) 584-4832

Natural foods/macrobiotic. Paul & Elizabeth's, which is located downtown, offers food that is excellent, generously portioned, and reasonably priced. Some of their entrées contain dairy, but these are clearly labeled. The menu includes many vegan options. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, non-alcoholic wine/beer, take-out, VISA/MC, $$.

•• The Haymarket Café and Restaurant

185 Main St., Northampton, MA 01060

(413) 586-9969

Vegetarian. At Haymarket, all food is vegetarian, several items are vegan, and many menu items can be altered to be vegan. The restaurant downstairs serves soups, sandwiches, salads, and Middle Eastern dishes. Upstairs, you'll find a café featuring a juice bar, bakery, and coffee. Restaurant open daily for lunch and dinner. Café open daily for three meals. Counter service, vegan options, fresh juices, espresso/cappuccino, take-out, $.

Orleans

Lo Cicero's Restaurant

Orleans Market Place, 134 Rte. 6A, Orleans, MA 02653

(508) 255-7100

Italian. This family restaurant serves macrobiotic, vegetarian, and vegan options. Open daily for dinner. Full service, macrobiotic/vegan options, non-alcoholic wine/beer, wine/beer/alcohol, catering, take-out, VISA/MC/AMEX/DC, $$.

Pittsfield

House of India

261 North St, , Pittsfield, MA 01201

(413) 443-3262

Indian. Many traditional vegetarian Indian dishes are available in the House of India. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, take-out, $$.

Provincetown

Napi's Restaurant

7 Freeman St., , Provincetown, MA 02657

(508) 487-1145

International. Carousel horses, stained glass, and artwork decorate this restaurant, where you can enjoy Coconut Curry Stir-Fry, Syrian Falafel Melt, or one of the other international vegetarian options. Open daily for dinner. Open for lunch October through April. Full service, vegan options, espresso/cappuccino, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC/DC, $$$.

The Martin House

157 Commercial St., , Provincetown, MA 02657

(508) 487-1327

American. Located in the second oldest house in Provincetown (circa 1750), The Martin House offers a view of Provincetown Harbor and at least three vegetarian entrées, such as Spring Vegetable Paella or Wild Mushroom Ravioli with Fennel. Open daily for dinner. Full service, vegan options, espresso/cappuccino, catering, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC/DC, $$$.

Sandwich

Marshland Restaurant

109 Rte. 6A, , Sandwich, MA 02563

(508) 888-9824

American. Marshland features salads, sandwiches, dinner entrées, some Middle Eastern foods, and pasta. Open Monday for breakfast and dinner. Open Tuesday through Sunday for three meals. Full service, non-alcoholic beer, wine/beer/alcohol, VISA/MC, $$.

Shrewsbury

•• Udupi

378 Maple Ave., Shrewsbury, MA 01545

(508) 459-5099

Vegetarian/Indian. See description under Udupi Bhavan in Lowell, MA. Open Wednesday through Monday for lunch and dinner. Closed Tuesday.

Somerville

India Palace

23 Union Sq., , Somerville, MA 02143

(617) 666-9770

Indian. Dine on breads, vegetable samosas, and numerous vegetarian and vegan Indian entrées at India Palace. Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Open Sunday for dinner only. Full service, vegan options, take-out, $$.

Johnny D's Uptown Restaurant & Music Club

17 Holland St., Davis Square, Somerville, MA 02144

(617) 776-2004

American. You'll find several vegetarian options on this menu, including a few veggie sandwiches and soups. There is also a separate brunch menu with items you can only get on the weekend. Open Tuesday through Saturday for dinner. Open Saturday and Sunday for brunch. Full service, live jazz, free wireless internet, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $-$$.

Waltham

Bombay Mahal Restaurant

458 Moody St., Waltham, MA 02453

(781) 893-9988

Indian. Bombay Mahal serves both north and south Indian cuisine, as well as a nice selection of vegetarian entrées. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, take-out, catering, fresh juices, special drinks, beer/wine, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC/DC, $-$$.

•• Masao's Kitchen

582 Moody St., Waltham, MA 02453

(781) 647-7977

Vegan/macrobiotic. Masao's Kitchen uses organic and fresh ingredients to prepare their all-vegan menu based on macrobiotic teaching. They do not use refined sugar, MSG, preservatives, irradiated or genetically-modified foods. Their self-service hot table and salad bar (sold by the pound) offers seitan, tofu, and tempeh. Each day highlights a different organic bean. End your meal with one of their sweets like blueberry cake with almonds or a chocolate chip cookie. Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Closed Sunday. Limited service, take-out, catering, VISA/MC, $$.

West Stockbridge

Truc Orient Express §

3 Harris St., , West Stockbridge, MA 01266

(413) 232-4204

Vietnamese. Truc Orient Express offers a seperate vegetarian menu that includes Marinated Tofu over Fine Rice Noodles, Tofu with Lemon Grass, Sweet and Sour Mushrooms, Vegetarian Fried Rice, soups, salads, and more. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Closed Tuesday in winter. Full service, wine/beer/alcohol, catering, take-out, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$-$$$.

Westminster

The 1761 Old Mill Restaurant

Rte. 2A, E., , Westminster, MA 01473

(978) 874-5941

Family dining. The Old Mill Restaurant offers delicious vegetarian meals in a country setting. Relax beside the brook and enjoy the old saw mill. Open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Open Sunday for brunch, dinner, and late night service. Closed Monday. Full service, wine/beer/alcohol, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$-$$$.

Woods Hole

Fishmonger's Café

56 Water St., , Woods Hole, MA 02543

(508) 540-5376

Natural foods. Fishmonger's offers a full range of vegetarian dishes, as well as home-baked goods. Open Wednesday through Monday for three meals. Open Tuesday for lunch and dinner only. Full service, wine/beer, VISA/MC, $$-$$$.

Worcester

•• Buddha Hut

415 Chandler St., Worcester, MA 01602

(508) 459-0367

Vegan/Asian. Buddha Hut is an all-vegan restaurant with an extensive menu and moderate prices. Some dishes to try include Tofu Lo Mein, Vegan Lobster, Thai Spicy Tofu Coconut Soup, or Fried Bean Curd 'Fish' with Tomato Sauce. Don't miss their daily lunch specials. Buddha Hut even has vegan cake. Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Closed Sunday. Full service, take-out, smoothies, VISA/MC/AMEX, $-$$.

Living Earth

232 Chandler St., Worcester, MA 01609

(508) 753-1896

Natural foods. Although not strictly vegetarian, there is a large selection of fine natural vegetarian and vegan dishes, and they offer several dairy-free desserts. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, take-out, catering, fresh juices, smoothies, espresso/cappuccino, non-alcoholic beer, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $-$$.

The Gentle Lentil

800 Main St., Worcester, MA 01610

(508) 753-8663

Natural foods. A restaurant for people who believe in wholesome, vegetarian-inspired food thatés exciting, ethnically diverse, and satisfyingly delicious. Open Wednesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Open Tuesday for lunch only. Open Sunday for brunch only. Closed Monday. Full service, vegan options, catering, fresh juices, smoothies, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $-$$.