Veggie Galaxy is a

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-style

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restaurant located in the Central Square section of

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. The establishment was founded by Adam Penn in 2011 after his first vegetarian restaurant, Veggie Planet in

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, had operated for more than ten years. Veggie Galaxy has been credited in '' Boston Magazine'' as “the Best of Boston for Vegetarian Restaurants” The restaurant is inspired by classic diner cuisine, and

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and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The fact that they don't serve any meat or seafood should be considered a "footnote". Veggie Galaxy is mainly concerned with serving full-flavored, balanced dishes that are pleasing to vegetarians,

vegans Veganism is the practice of abstaining from the use of animal product—particularly in diet (nutrition), diet—and an associated philosophy that rejects the commodity status of animals. An individual who follows the diet or philosophy is kn ...

, and omnivores alike.

History

The diner opened for business on September 5, 2011. In July 2018, Veggie Galaxy's Portobello Melt sandwich was mentioned in Marvel Comics Astonishing X-Men by the character Beast. In October 2019, the diner was featured on Food Network's

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(Season 30, Episode 16), during which host Guy Fieri stated, "This needs to go places. People need to have this in their town."

Media awards

Veggie Galaxy has earned numerous awards and prizes during its eleven years in existence.

Food awards

2020s

2010s

References