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Best Vegan Restaurants in Western Massachusetts

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Glazed Doughnut Shop in Amherst is a tasty option for vegan and gluten free donuts. Look at that raspberry donut!

Western Massachusetts may be known more for its outdoorsy vibe that its vegan food scene, but don’t let the ski resorts and backpacking trails fool you. Western Mass still serves up some quality vegan cuisine. You might have to drive a little farther to find it, but the destination will often be worth the journey in more than just food.

1. Flavours of Malaysia (Pittsfield)

This Malaysian/Thai restaurant isn’t as cheap as picking up a sandwich from the deli, but the portion sizes are large and the food is good. With prices around $12-$18 per dish, they are definitely shareable, but be aware that in order to not be charged a “plate sharing fee,” you’ll want to order an appetizer, too, which can still total under the magic $20 mark.

2. HIghbrow Pizza and Bar (Northampton)

Our favorite pizza joint in Northampton, this restaurant offers large pies with vegan cheese. Josh and I have shared a small before, which costs around $10, and we’ve shared a large before, which costs around $20. It simply depends on how hungry we were at the time. Either way, after you enjoy your pizza, take a stroll around this quirky town for an evening of free entertainment.

3. Woodstar Cafe (Northampton)

Another Northampton staple, this coffee shop makes good espresso and tasty treats. Sandwiches, too, but we go for the sweets. Vegan cupcake flavors usually come in twos and bars and cookies are also available. Bring your laptop for a quick work sesh.

4. Haymarket Cafe (Northampton)

Also in Northampton (by now you’re probably starting to realize this college town is real crunchy granola), this vegetarian cafe is the spot for a delicious tempeh burger. Oh, and the best freaking chocolate peanut butter cake I’ve ever had. And my mom’s a baker! Lunch is under $10 and they serve breakfast all day, too!

5. Glazed & Sweeties (Northampton)

These two separate storefronts just down the sidewalk from one another offer two of my favorite things: donuts and chocolate. Glazed offers several vegan and gluten free varieties of donuts and Sweeties offers candy and chocolate for the discerning (or desperate) chocoholic. At only a couple bucks, either place offers an affordable treat.

6. Evolution Cafe (Florence)

There’s not much in Florence, but there is a vegan cafe! Serving breakfast and lunch every day and dinner Thursday-Saturday plus Brunch on Sundays, it’s a pretty big hit with the locals. It’s just west of Northampton and offers sandwiches, soup, daily specials, noodles, breakfast sandwiches and even smoothies and baked goods.

7. The Black Sheep (Amherst)

While neither vegetarian nor vegan, this deli sure does impress with the handful of veggie sandwiches on the menu. Try the East Meets West if you love peanut sauce as much as I do. Sandwiches are around $7.50-$8.50.

8. Baba Louie’s (Great Barrington)

Sometimes you just want pizza. This pizzeria has vegan cheese. So order yourself a pie for dine in or carry out and feast on everyone’s favorite food.

9. Starving Artist Creperie and Cafe (Lee)

For breakfast and lunch (and crepes!), this art gallery and cafe offers some tasty options and the chance to peruse the gallery while you wait for your meal to arrive. There’s also live music on Sundays and tasty pour-over coffee.

10. Spice Root (Williamstown)

If it’s Indian food you want, this is the place to get it. They have a separate menu with their vegan options, so don’t forget to ask! Then walk off your meal by perusing the shops and galleries in the artsy little town.