Eating vegan in Boston is easy. Eating vegan in the midst of a group of omnivores? That’s harder. The larger the group the more difficult it is to agree on a spot for lunch. But there’s always Faneuil Hall Marketplace, right? Well, sort of. While Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Quincy Market do have a plethora of dining options, choices for vegans are limited. So what’s a vegan to do? Lucky for you, we’ve compiled a list of the places where vegans can eat (and what they can eat) in and around Quincy Market. How sweet is that?
Where vegans can eat in Quincy Market and Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Bagelville [closed]: A veggie bagel sandwich
El Paso Enchiladas: Burritos, nachos, tacos, enchiladas (may have to order without cheese, sour cream, etc.)
Gourmet India: Three entrees with basmati rice are vegan, but not the naan
Ueno Sushi: Several vegetable rolls are available
Boston Pretzel: Pretzels
The Monkey Bar: Smoothies (some contain dairy but are clearly marked)
Sprinkles Ice Cream: At least one flavor of sorbet or smoothie
Berry Twist: More sorbet
Boston Cafe: Various types of candy and coffee
North York Deli: Fruit cup
Prime Shoppe: More fruit cups
And if you’re planning on dining with the whole family, look into pre-purchasing vouchers from Faneuil Hall Marketplace’s Food Voucher Program, which are good for snacks or meals any time of the day at over 2 dozen eateries. That way, instead of dolling out wads of cash, you can just give everybody a slip of paper and let them decide what suits their fancy. We used them when we went with some friends, and despite all of our different diets, it couldn’t have been easier for all of us to get exactly what we wanted (chana masala for Josh and me, a corn dog and cheesy fries for them). Plus, they have a list on their website of what’s gluten free, nut free and kosher. But they don’t list what’s vegan; that’s why you need us!
Alisha is a freelance outdoor journalist and photographer based in Ogden, UT. She loves backpacking, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking and snowboarding (even though she’s terrible at it). She’s also pretty sure she’s addicted to coffee. alishamcdarris.com