First timer at Clover Food Lab and I was impressed. We ordered a Classic Crispy Chicken, a Mushroom Popper and Hibiscus Iced Tea. The Mushroom Popper was delish, crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside and complimented the sauce but nothing too drippy. The Crispy Chicken was a solid choice too. It was very quiet when we went around 7pm, we were the only ones dining. There was a whole section of seats on the other side of the wall where the menu is, making it feel like a really big space. Service was nice, you order at the counter, and we waited around for our food that gets called out at the counter too. It's a convenient location just a short walk away from the T. read more

Clover Food Lab - The Mushroom Popper and Classic Crispy Chicken (plant based) - Cafes Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Nestled in Central sq Cambridge you will find the "chickpea fritter sandwich. Loaded either cabbage carrots cukes hummus dressed with tahini . The star are the crunchy on the outside, tender in the middle chick pea fritters. Locally sourced produce. Coffee is also available. Check out the new zucchini sandwich as well. read more

Clover Food Lab - Chick pea fritter sandwich! - Cafes Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

The Nashville Hot Mushroom sandwich is a revelation and I'm not ready to say goodbye :'( I stopped by yesterday for one last NHM (they better be back next year!). The sandwich was not new to me but this location is. The staff made my order perfectly - even distribution of toppings, generous portions of fried mushrooms and corn spread. The sandwich was delicious as always (I already miss her) and the ambiance was fine. I never find Clover to be a very comfortable place to sit and hang out - a little cold and sterile for that - but there was plenty of seating and it was clean enough. My only complaint - and reason for deducting a star - is that the water taps weren't working. One of the best things about Clover is the free sparkling water! Hopefully that gets fixed soon. I'll miss my Hot Mushroom sando but will definitely be back to try more! read more

Clover Food Lab - Nashville Hot Mushroom Sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I must have hit 3 stars instead of 4. Hopefully my full review is still in place. Place is cute. Nice vibe. Good vegan options. I would come back to try some of the other dishes. read more

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First, I love Clover. Loved it since the truck at MIT days. Last week I had a horrible mushroom popper sandwich which I told the staff had "an unbearable amount of salt in it." I should have given them the uneaten half of the sandwich and asked for my money back but I was so surprised to get bad food at Clover I wasn't thinking right. They offered me a cookie and I took it. This is my current favorite dish and I've had both the sandwich and the plate at Harvard Square many times. First bad food I've ever had in Clover. read more

Stopped in here while on tour. Very clean. Clean food, clean establishment. We were greeted with nothing less than a couple folks taking pride in what they are preparing. I rolled with the falafel skewer platter. It was fresh made, as well as everything else. While you're catching a show across the street, give this joint a look see. You won't be disappointed. read more

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This is a review for the Clover food delivery service. Without a doubt, this is the worst customer service I have ever experienced with any type of restaurant or food service. I had ordered a box to be delivered for Pi Day (March 14), which was supposed to be delivered on March 13. By the evening of March 13, I still had not received anything and had not gotten any messages from Clover about it. I emailed and left a message, requesting that they cancel my order and issue a refund. The next morning, I received a text saying that the order would be delivered and could be tracked. There was no explanation, no apology, no assurance that the food had been kept fresh or property stored overnight. I again left a message, texted, and emailed, repeating that I did not want the box, they should not deliver it, and to please issue a refund. Again, no response. Around 1:30 pm I received a text from a driver saying that he had dropped off the box. We had all eaten lunch by that point. Fortunately, the driver picked up when I called him. I explained the situation and he agreed to pick up the box and return it to Clover. He was very courteous and said that he hoped his boss would listen to him even if his boss didn't listen to me. Astoundingly, he said this was not the first time he had heard of this happening. Clover needs to understand several things: 1) if they release a food box meant to provide meals for a particular holiday, it should be delivered in time to celebrate the holiday, not after 2 out of the 3 meals for the holiday have already passed. 2) They need to answer their emails and voice mails and texts when customers contact them. 3) They need to apologize when they screw up. 4) They need to work with the customer to find a mutually satisfying solution, not just dump perishable food (that is possibly not fresh and improperly stored overnight) at a customer's house without checking to make sure that the customer will be home to receive it and store it properly. 5) If they have tech issues with phone, email, and text, they need to examine those systems, find the breakdowns in those systems, and fix them. 6) If they don't know what constitutes good customer service, they should ask any other local business. Almost everyone else is better. I have never publicly posted such a negative review before about a business, but since they don't seem to want to interact with their customers, I am hoping this will make them improve their business processes for the future. This is actually the second time this has happened to me with a food box order from Clover. Apparently, they don't learn from their mistakes. And in fact, the story is even worse: years ago, when I visited a Clover location in person and ordered a breakfast sandwich, I realized I hadn't gotten any change. When I asked for it, the cashier said that their policy is not to give change if customers pay in cash, and that I could instead pay with a credit card. I canceled the order and left that day. Their food was pretty good, which is why I continued to go back, but I think I'm just about done. I have one more box pre-ordered with Clover, and if they screw up this next one, they will have lost themselves a customer permanently. Customers are people, too, and we work hard for our money and have schedules in our lives. It's too bad Clover doesn't have the decency to respect these simple facts. read more

Clover employees are nice, the place is clean, and the did is flavorful - but the portions were really small and we were all left hungry after (we got the Mediterranean bowl, impossible meatballs, and some kind of a mushroom sandwich). read more

Clover Food Lab - Mediterranean bowl. Tasty but in the smaller side - Cafes Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

My wife, best friend, and I came here for a quick dinner after the Red Sox game and before the fireworks watch party at the new View Boston at the Prudential. The staff was extremely friendly and we felt bad for them as it was very quiet night on 4th of July so we were sure to give them a good tip. The food was all wonderful. My wife and I shared a Chickpea Fritter Sandwich, an Impossible Meatball Platter, and a Nashville Hot Mushroom Platter, as well as two beers from Aeronaut. We loved all the food and the beers were good as well but not quite as good as some of the Sam Adams beers we have had. We look forward to coming back another time in Boston and would love it if they expanded down the East Coast to DC and Maryland. Plus the food is all vegetarian and kosher. read more

Clover Food Lab - Aeronaut Beer - Cafes Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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The worst cookie I have never eaten, and lukewarm coffee. Fortunately the server was lovely and made me a fresh cup which was more warm than the first. But it was not hot. The cookie, which was in excess of $4.00! was hard as a rock, dry and tasteless. The only thing worth bothering with were the chocolate chips which I had to knock out with a spoon when I got it home. The ambiance was lovely, as was the service. read more

This place is awesome! Friendly staff, clean and the food is amazing!! I had cauliflower spicy sandwich and smash burgers and corn soup ( not all at once)!! All were so delicious!! The coffee was also great! They were super nice to me. read more

Love this Clover and its wacky late night hours. No excuse for McDonald's when there's a delightful veggie packed poke bowl right across the street. Their bowls especially are great, the impossible meatball sandwich kills me, too. I like the feel of this place, especially when their pinball machines are up and running! read more

Clover is a favorite of mine, and this Central Sq location is a great spot for late night eats. Actually, it's good for breakfast eats or anytime eats because Clover is amazing. I generally like to try their seasonal menu whenever I can (some great hits, but also some misses) but a tried-and-true favorite remains their Chickpea Fritter Sandwich, a riff on the classic falafel sandwich with a slew of pickled carrots, red cabbage, and red onions. read more

I CANNOT SAY enough great things about this chain. They have locations all over the Boston/Cambridge area but I've mostly frequented the Central Square and Harvard Square locations. Creative vegetarian food with amazing flavors. These guys are GENIUSES. Their menu rotates but let me tell you , you cannot go wrong with anything here. The food is extremely affordable as well. Everything I've tried from here I have absolutely loved. Everything from the homemade seitan to the breakfast sandwiches to the creative sides to the delicious fluffy pita bread - absolutely incredible. Personal favorites for the non-seasonal items? Seitan Sandwich and Egg & Eggplant. You can get these as a sandwich or a platter. Order with a friendly employee on an Ipad in the front, take a seat, and wait for your food to come out quickly. I am so sad this chain is only in the Boston area, I still dream about their food ever single moving. read more

Clover Food Lab - Mushroom Sandwich, one of their seasonals - Cafes Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Their sandwiches are filling, freshly prepared with quality ingredients. Their menu is creative and service always friendly and quick! Most recent visit the store hadn't received the order and despite thinking it was ordered at a different store were still willing to prepare it. Great system set up for contactless order and pick up! read more

Clover Food Lab - Egg and Eggplant - Cafes Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I wanted to like the food I got here this week. It just wasn't good. Of the 4 items I bought, the ginger lemonade stood out. Next good thing was the cauliflower sandwich although the cauliflower is so small you might not know what you are eating. The two veg platters (eggplant & egg and sweet potato I got were extremely unremarkable. Not a lot of flavor. I really wish it had been better so I might want to return. Their focus must now be on meal delivery. Bummer! read more

Absurdly simple, absurdly delicious sandwiches - seasonal zucchini sandwich was absolutely incredible. Fast, healthy, locally sourced ingredients supporting regional farms. read more

Stopped in for a late second dinner on a Saturday night around midnight. To my pleasant surprise this place is open 24/7 while the rest of the block had their kitchen closing at midnight. Tomato soup, fries, and a falafel pita type sandwich was ordered. We found the tomato soup a bit on the saltier side. The fries was a generous portion. The sauce made the sandwich great. I probably classify this establishment on the same grounds as say, Panera. Based on the price, quality, and types of food. I'm thankful for its 24/7 hours and would stop in for a late snack/meal again when no one else seems to be serving food. read more

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Typically a big fan of this place. Got the chickpea fritter and it was really bland tonight. No pop at all in any of the expected flavors. Also notice on the nutrition facts page it contains 29 g of fat and 700 calories. See that I decided to forgo a side of fries. Things in general have been weird lately, so this fits the tape. read more

you know how some restaurants let kids draw crayon pictures and then hang them on the wall? well, they do that here and some kid drew an angry guy taking a massive sh*t. the owner still let the kid put it on wall. it's incredible. when you're here, try to sit somewhere where you can see this crayon picture of a guy taking a sh*t while you're eating your meal. also the food is vegetarian. read more

Clover Food Lab - i'm serious - Cafes Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Delicious vegan food. A consistent favorite in Boston. Excellent sauces make each dish delicious. My vegetarian family has enjoyed Clover for over a decade and really appreciate the fresh flavors each time we come to town. read more

I ordered the Falafel Skewers and Vegan BBQ Seitan Sandwich. The Falafel Skewers was very crispy on the outside and dry on the inside, but the sauces definitely made it more appetizing, especially the house hot sauce, which had a nice sweet flavor to it. I didn't enjoy the Vegan BBQ Seitan Sandwich. The seitan was very rubbery, and the pita was very dry, so I couldn't find myself to eat half of it. Definitely won't be getting this again! Probably won't be coming back! read more

Clover Food Lab - Falafel Skewers - Cafes Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Me: oh, do you have gluten-free bread? GM JustinTrufan;: no. Me: can I have the code to the bathroom? JT: are you gonna buy something? I mean, are you a customer? Me: I don't know I have to go really badly and I need to look at the menu. I'm 59 with IBS and a small prostate. How are you change my JT: Bathrooms are for customers only Me: great. Can I have some time decide whether or not I'm a customer? JT: *** Me: on second thought, never mind. I don't think I want to be a customer. One of the employees then started beating me, because I said I was posting this on Facebook. There was no other "customers" in the store, and Justin shares me that the owner. That's a surprise. Nothing about his demeanor (in fact he was demeaning) indicated he was invested in the success of the clover lab location in Central Square. It's not my job to share my experience with the owners and investors of this restaurant chain. But here it is any way. My prediction is "the lady (GM) doth (will) protest too much" and slander the Yelp user. read more

Overpriced and overrated food. I often come to Clover for their coffee, but I rarely eat there, since not many of their items are FODMAP friendly. I brought my mom here yesterday, and she ordered the Impossible Meatball Sandwich (which she was shocked to discover was almost $15), while I had the Japanese Sweet Potato Platter ($9) and Peach Agua Fresca (not good). We also shared a Rosemary Fries. The first fries we got were soggy, soft, and way too salty, so I asked them to redo them and they kindly did. The second fries were a lot crispier, but it didn't have any rosemary whatsoever. The sweet potato slices on my platter were nicely lightly fried, but the side slaws were just Update: I came before class to grab a pourover iced coffee ($4). They were out of Oatly, so I got some soy milk. The milk was such an odd thick consistency, but I just went with it, but as I was sitting in class, the milk and the coffee separated into a weird suspension, and my stomach started hurting. I went back and they agreed that the soy milk did not look as soy milk should, and they made me a new coffee, which I took black. BUT WHY IS THIS PLACE LIKE THIS?!?! read more

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Clover is a great late night option on Mass Ave. I'm not a vegetarian so kept scanning the menu for meat. Where's the beef? Not here. OK, always wanted to try impossible so ordered the impossible meatball sandwich. Sampled true soups and decided to try the vegetarian soup. Man, what a pleasant surprise. The impossible sandwich was served in a fresh pita and was sooo good. If you didn't know you'd have thought it was was meat. Soup was thick like a chili but very tasty. Service was great. Prices are a reasonable. For this devout meat eater, enlightenment. Vegetarian that doesn't taste like eating grass. read more

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4.5 I had lunch their many times. I like the salads and fried chickpea falafel. The server was friendly, Dalianna. The kitchen cooks were also very pleasant. I will be back. Thank you. D Patnod Lic Ac, Harv square. read more

Clover is one of my favorite lunch spots when I'm in Central Sq! I'm not vegetarian or vegan but I'm open minded about meatless eating and everything from Clover is DELICIOUS! The staff is always really nice and helpful. They usually take your order with an iPad (not at a counter) and are very informative when you have questions with the menu. Service is usually fast and everything tastes fresh and flavorful! Their menu fluctuates a bit so check their website if you have your eye set in something specific. Most of their sandwiches come on a warm pita. The Bridgewater sandwich is excellent! The Pushpir (seasonal fried peneer sandwich) was also awesome! The Impossible meatball is pretty good but nothing too special. For sides/platters the fried mushrooms and the falafel are my favorites! The Roman tomato soup is ok but I'd get a different soup that's more hearty. Overall Clover is such a tasty spot for food especially if you are vegetarian or are open minded about vegetarian food! There are multiple Clover locations around to definitely hit one up!! read more

Clover Food Lab - The Bridgewater - Cafes Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Smaller portions than what's pictured but it's quality over quantity with Clover Food Lab. If I lived in the area, I could see myself coming here all of the time. I also want to note how quick and friendly the service is. Clover makes notably good coffee too! read more

Clover Food Lab - a plate of meatballs, pickles, and pickles - Cafes Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I went in today to buy a carton of eggs. I like to get eggs there because they are supposedly from local farms. Waited at the counter to pay while one waitress stood with her back to me talking to her friend. Another guy behind the counter snuck into an area I couldn't see, One guy was working hard cooking food, so no problem with him, but what about those other two folks? Eventually, I tapped the waitress on the back and turned around. I said I'd been waiting, and she said she'd been delivering food to a customer (?!) Meanwhile, I could plainly see she'd been just standing there with her back to me, talking to her friend. So, really not good service. Waited with a friend outside a couple of weeks ago. She had two kids in tow and was waiting for her take out order, which took close to a half hour! So again, service left something to be desired. read more

Food: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 Value: 4/5 ------ Round up because Clover has the most special place in my heart. Their breakfast menu is fire, I could truly eat 10 of those classic breakfast sandwiches in a heartbeat. Nothing beats that for me, though I do like the impossible breakfast sandwich and the popover sandwich on an indulgent day. They used to do a yogurt and seasonal jam/marmalade/compote that I loved, but maybe it's more of a rotating thing now. New items like bowls and stuff since I was here for college, but fear not, they still have the staple chickpea fritters and egg&eggplants. Their seasonal drinks also are always delicious, and if you're stopping by in the morning, they have George Howell, one of my favorite cups in the city. Service is typically great - if you're a regular, they'll quickly learn your name. If they make something wrong, you get a new one on the house. Only comment I have is sometimes they don't have someone ready to take your order, so it could be confusing if this is your first time here. read more

The food here is amazing! But the price of water and everything else is scary.... I had a sandwich and it was 13$... Carton water 5.something But I took a bite out of the BLT.. I almost swallowed the whole thing. It was finger licking good, hence no time for photos!!! Lol read more

I ordered delivery and may as well have flushed $25 down the toilet. Out of 3 items, only 1 was correct, even though the correct itemized order was even typed out and taped to the bag. Ok, disappointing, but I go with the flow, thinking maybe this was divine intervention and I might be thrilled with the substituted items. Wrong. I received a Chickpea Fritter sandwich (I ordered a bowl), and I threw 3/4 of it away. This thing was beyond soggy and absolutely tasted like it was pre-made and shoved in the refrigerator to sit in its own juices until they could pawn it off on some unsuspecting schmuck. (Me, I'm the schmuck.) My tomato soup was replaced with some corn concoction that had a quarter of an inch of oil floating on top. The only correct item was the potato salad, which was......green?? Maybe it has a pesto base, although that wasn't mentioned anywhere in the description. Either way, it was mouth-puckering with an overwhelming vinegar taste, so it too went in the trash. Waste. Of. Money. read more

Clover Food Lab - Potato Salad. May as well take a shot of straight vinegar. - Cafes Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Good food but disappointingly poor operations. Our first time walking in, it was very unclear how to order and what was a line. The staff member with an iPad at the front of what we figured was the line seemed to be having a lot of issues. A second staff member came out with another iPad. No instructions to everyone waiting. New people coming in behind us were also confused about where to line up and how to order. The iPad checkout was clunky - the staff member seemed to have a hard time finding one item (I understand they're seasonal and not in muscle memory, but it's not that huge of a food menu). The credit card swipe took 3 times to go through. Worst part: the paper under the slice of melted cheese was still inside the sandwich! Major oversight. The food was otherwise enjoyable. The chickpea and fennel salad was tasty though small. The Impossible meatball sandwich was great (minus the paper inside) - the pita was very fluffy, and the "meatballs" looked and tasted just like real meat. I wanted to like this place because they focus on local, seasonal, and sustainable. And it's an interesting concept of showing on the menu how long the last order took. But contrary to what I hoped for, the place did NOT have the feel of efficiency. They could definitely use better training and processes. read more

Love Clover food and this location is really fun - my kids enjoy the pinball machine (kids play free!). We haven't played the board games but i saw some available and I think they may do a board game night? Service is always friendly. read more

Clover is a pretty solid place for their Chickpea fritter sandwich, and their drinks are usually pretty neat. Each ingredient tastes fresh, including the prepped chopped veggies, hummus, tahini sauce, and the pita bread itself. I appreciate that they also serve the drinks without lids or straws, so you can consciously choose to your liking if you need it. Environmentally conscious composting/waste disposal as well! read more

Clover Food Lab - Chickpea fritter sandwich + strawberry lemonade! Yum - Cafes Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

This place is so very cute, I love it! We'd just arrived in the Boston/Cambridge area and started looking for places to eat at and Clover seemed very charming. The folks working here are friendly and they have really nice (hipster) coffee. We tried their Mezze platter, a warm and hearty Tomato Basil Soup, Chickpea Fritter Sandwich, and their Fries which were so very delicious and great to look at. Everything was fresh and delicious. The glass windows with inscriptions describing what occupied the building before Clover in the century past was a really nice touch in the face of criticisms against gentrification. It's a pity I don't live in Cambridge because I know I'll spend inordinate amounts of time in this place if I did. Solid 5/5. read more

It started to rain, heavy. I ducked in here. It's a casual place, caters to folks looking for a quick bite. I also believe this establishment is vegetarian, so no meat options. I got a Falafel Sandwich. The thing looks nice. Thick and colorful. Falafel, hot off the grease, dripping with a tahini dressing. Pita bread is thick, nice texture. Does its job to hold everything together. Many different ingredients, each bringing something to the party. Tahini dressing brings a needed richness. Pickles lend a crunch and saltiness. Cucumber pieces add a fresh green crunch. Peppers a red sweetness. Shredded cabbage and carrots add some nuance and color. Falafel is the main bite, crunchy exterior with soft and hot interior. The flavor comes from absorbing the dressing and acting as a conduit for the toppings, but the falafel is not a star on its own. The sandwich is greater than the sum of its parts but needs more complexity. Hot sauce would be great and might make this an addicting sandwich, rather than a satisfactory one. read more

Clover Food Lab - Falafel sandwich. - Cafes Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Good, healthy food. I had their Bean and Rice bowl, which was gluten-free. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable about gluten-alergies.

Ok. I am officially obsessed with Clover. Not even regular obsess. Always have a great experience here food wise. Peeps are always friendly and nice. Make me feel very happy to eat here. Discover the bestest thing ever: blue oyster mushroom. Absolutely positively addicting, still thinking about this now. I'm not sure how I would function once the item is no longer in season, but I'm sure they will find something else to make me happy. Rosemary fries are also a must have. Also must always finish in one sitting for freshness sakes. Kiwi soda is best drink ever. Cardamom soda is ok ... "interesting" Watermelon fresca is refreshing and currently not there because again everything is seasonal! It's a good thing and bad thing about the seasonal thing... like you get the best freshest ingredient but then you can't be a habit-monster like myself and always get the same damn thing that you love. I AM A FIXED ASTROLOGY SIGN DAMMIT. Well ok I think the chickpea one is always on the menu, that and the fries Hungarian beet was a good one too. Sometime they put a lil bit too much onion into it so it get intense :B Beet salad though.. not a fan. BBQ Seitan is also reliable and delicious. Soups: ok not into the curry-ish one so that's my fault for getting something I felt I totally wouldn't like. Borscht is amazing but they never ever have it do they even make it anymore can someone text me when they do because it makes me so damn happy, best soup ever. WHAT SEASON IS BORSCHT!! Peanut soup is very intense and good for those who like peanut butter. Wait time was never a big problem for me. I usually lunch here before work and there's never more than a 7 minute wait. Although sometime they get distracted and forget one my item... only sometime... ok that was once.. but it made me sad so don't do it again Clover! Anyways, always try new things here mostly you wont be disappointed. I'm very proud of myself and this establishment for getting me to try new things all the time and for always making my stomach happy. read more

Clover Food Lab - Blue oyster mushroom platter and Kiwi soda. Amazing. Topnotch perfection - Cafes Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Look no further for satisfying and hearty sandwiches and platters! I love that Clover prioritizes sourcing local ingredients and provides amazing biographies of their partner farmers and craftsmen. The Sunchoke Mushroom Platter will make you feel things and you can't go wrong with any of their hand-crafted coffees (though Tandem, unequivocally the best). Download the app for a smooth and expedient pick-up experience. Can't recommend this quality local joint enough! read more

Clover Food Lab - Vegan BBQ Jackfruit Platter; in the background, the Pushpir Platter, extra pita, and the Impossible sandwich! - Cafes Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts