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4.2 (152 reviews)

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Buffalo "chicken" sandwich with rosemary fries
Olivia B.

So good I had to stop by two days in a row! Really excellent vegetarian/vegan shop that is very close to the hospitals. Super interesting sandwich's, bowls, and wraps. The Buffalo chicken sandwich base was celeriac? It was so cool! The soy bacon in the BLT was also excellent, lightly smoky and meaty. The inside is modern and clean. Service was very quick and they have multiple restrooms available. Overall, I wish I could have tried every single thing on this menu and will definitely be returning if I'm ever in the area again.

Winter menu 2024
Katie H.

The employees here are absolutely delightful--they greet everyone who walks in and explain the menu in a helpful way to newbies. They offer up staff favorites seamlessly and gave lots of great recommendations/explanations (which is probably why the wall menu didn't have item descriptions). Inside was quite spacious and not busy on a January Thursday for late lunch (1:15). I ended up grabbing the verde rice and bean bowl for $11.25 and it was tasty! There are fried plantains (the highlight for me!), pickled onions, shredded carrots, green onion, jalapeños which were perfect and added a kick, rice & beans (and probably a few others great ingredients haha). It was nice and warm for this cold day! It looked like most of their coffee was pour over style (which we love), and I overheard a recommendation for the George Howell roast so will be back to try this and their other house-made drinks!

a meal in a container
Kevin N.

A refreshing modern take on a vegetarian restaurant. I'm definitely a meat lover but I was converted here. ATMOSPHERE/ARCHITECTURE: 9/10 Modern setup of a restaurant with good lighting and situated in the Longwood Medical Area. It definitely goes well with the vibe of its namesake as Clover Food Lab. SERVICE: 9/10 Service is very good both in house and for delivery. Packaging is minimal and sustainable per the mission of the restaurant but is also usable and useful. FOOD: 10/10 Japanese Sweet Potato Platter - 10/10 - A limited time item made from a specific Japanese potato harvest, I tried this after several rave recommendations. This was simply phenomenal. The shoyu mayo sauce complemented the thin crispy exterior and soft melt in your mouth interior. This was an amazing dish that I ended coming back twice more as it was not going to last forever. VALUE: 7/10 It is in the pricier range but still reasonable. PROBABILITY OF RETURN: 10/10 TO EAT OR NOT TO EAT: Eat some veggies! OVERALL: 9/10

Falafel Fritter Sandwich
Kelly C.

Very Spacious interior, great for larger groups. This was a recommendation by my vegan co-worker. The staff was very nice and friendly. I got the Chickpea Fritter sandwich which was really good and filling. I ordered on Doordash for pick up, I wish they had the mushroom sandwich option available there so that I can try it next time.

Mediterranean platter
Joyce K.

The food here is bomb (and I'm not even vegan)! The ingredients are flavorful and fresh, and the food comes out fast. You're greeted at the entrance and someone with an iPad takes your order. My main gripe is the price - I paid $17 for the Mediterranean platter and a side pita, which was a lot for a quick lunch. I feel like the pita should be included in the price since otherwise there's no good way to eat the large amounts of hummus. I appreciate that they have ample seating and that all their materials are compostable.

Baja mushroom
Niharika G.

Need a quick, yet healthy pick-me-up? TRY this place. It's a vegan restaurant that's flavorful, healthy, fast-service, and most importantly filling. Favorite platter to try Baja mushroom. It's wow goodness. You've got crispy breaded fried mushrooms balanced with a healthy salad: cabbage, carrots, and radishes. The best part right now is the seasonal: apple salad. Calorie count with the side dish: around 300 calories. Clover Food Lab has a plethora of options: snacks, sandwiches, soups, salad to baked goods, and even drinks! The only downside for this place is the cost: each platter is about $11.19, so you're really paying for each ingredient and the quality of the meal

BBQ seitan (dry)
Annie C.

I was a fan when they first opened years ago and I've always loved their eggplant dish. Today I tried it again after moving back to the Boston area, it was pretty disappointed. The BBQ seitan sandwich was dry. Service was lackluster - even when I tipped, the counter person didn't make eye contact when saying thank you or when handing me my order.

Chickpea fritter pita and rosemary fries
Jerry C.

Omgggg the food was amaaaaazing!!!!! At first I was worried that it wouldn't fill me up because I eat a lot, but I was wrong! I got the chickpea fritter pita, which was their very first menu item. The rosemary fries smells sooooo good and you can taste and smell the aroma. Very healthy and leaves you satisfied and wanting for more!

Our favorite stop near Boston Children's Hospital-best coffee, breakfast and lunch at incredible prices while still delicious
Cezanne H.

A great coffee, breakfast and lunch spot that cares for local farming but delivers delicious coffee & meals.

"Hot sauce" for customers (very tasty)
Gauravi P.

The food is pretty fantastic here! I would say the service needs a slight improvement but one million stars for how tasty the vegetarian food options are and for the ambiance and spaciousness this eatery offers. I've ordered here: 1.) The Baja Mushroom Pita Sandwich (summer spacious) - 4 stars. This is not at all spicy and the mushrooms have some hard chewy parts that can be tough to work through. But the cornmeal buttermilk coating on the mushroom is yummy as is the pita spread. 2.) Chickpea Fritter Pita Sandwich - 5 star. Must order, fan favorite and very loaded with all the veggies 3.) BLT Pita Sandwich - 5 stars. Must order, Secret menu item that you have to ask for. I'm not sure why they don't have it on the menu because it's utterly delicious and my favorite menu item here! 4.) Chocolate Whoopie Pies - 5 stars. Served after 5 pm on Friday's. Definitely a must order item and has a light cream cheese whipped filling. Utterly mouth watering! This Clover location is by far the best I've been to. The eatery is huge and there's plenty of seating and areas to move around. There's even a bar top to sit at where you can get a closer view of the beautiful open kitchen concept they have. My own gripe with this location is that they are constantly running out of ingredients. I guess it's good they are selling food so quickly but I really wish they were better stocked. I also wish their digital cashier system or lack there of was better organized. Digital cashiers need a podium or something to stand behind so customers can line up more efficiently instead of scattering like ants and creating a crowd right in front of the office.

Chickpea fritter sandwich (vegan). This is a sandwich that could make a believer out of a meat-eater. As they say here, this is Wicked Good!

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