Serves meat, vegan options available. Small breakfast and lunch place. Veggie sausage contains cheese, but tempeh strips can be substituted. Eggs and dairy in the dishes can be replaced with tofu or tempeh upon request. In-house coffee orders are bottomless. Very accommodating to vegans & people with food allergies. Reported closed October 2020.
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241 Main Street, Northampton, MA 01060, Northampton, Massachusetts, USA, 01060
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Added by Itchyfish on 25 Jan 2008
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15 Reviews
First Review by gratefulove2000
SaraBlueBrainard
Points +54
Great breakfast place - Edit
I would drink the almond gravy by the gallon if given the opportunity, and the bread they put it on is great! One of the only places locally you can get a bagel with vegan cream cheese.
Read morePros: Vegan breakfast options!
Cons: Limited hours
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mbordewieck
Points +218
Corn cakes or “big day” are 🔥 - Edit
My partner and I go here regularly - go on a weekday to avoid the long wait. They don’t have vegan sausage, but in menu items that call for it (the Big Day, for example) they will substitute it vegetarian sausage for tempeh strips, potatoes or extra kale.
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HaleyMoriarty
Points +242
cute and cozy - Edit
a bit of a wait, but the food was good. lots of options for vegans and vegetarians!! they have plant milks for the coffee.
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McMallory
Points +2222
Cute for breakfast and lunch - Edit
Very cute place with solid breakfast and lunch options. Good service and extra-friendly staff. A great little local spot!
Read morePros: Great staff , Strong coffee, More than one breakfast item for vegans
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PhilipLMilgrom
Points +31
pancakes veganissimo - Edit
Tempe Arizona, which includes a golden vegan pancake and Tempe bacon strips, is my go-to every time. Service is very friendly and caring. Popular place: you might have to wait before being seated.
Read moreCons: can be noisy, especially clatter of dishes by the
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nafanc
Points +1615
Long wait, slow service, good food - Edit
I read in other reviews that they are super busy on weekends, and that was certainly our experience. When I asked the host an estimated wait time, he told me 20-25 minutes, which wasn’t that bad. Unfortunately, he was way off with his estimate, as it took more than hour before our party was seated. I understand that these things can be tricky to estimate, but it was pretty frustrating, especially because we parked our car at a meter. When I paid for 2 hours, I thought it would surely be more than enough, but I ended up having to run to my car immediately after eating to make sure I didn’t get a ticket.
Read moreThe long initial wait was compounded by the fact that it took a long time for the wait staff to take our order and bring out our food. It seems like they are pretty overwhelmed overall during these peak hours, so I’d recommend avoiding during those times.
Frustrations aside, the food was good, and they have lots of vegan options, which I appreciate. If you’re curious, perhaps try them on a weekday or at another time when they don’t have a big crowd.
Pros: Good food, Vegan options, Vegan knowledgeable
Cons: Long wait, Slow service, Crowded
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HannahKantor
Points +85
I love this pace - Edit
I've been here a couple times and currently my favorite thing on their menu is their veggie blt. The staff is super friendly and there is plenty of vegan listings. It's a great causal brunch spot. I highly recommend to anyone in the area!!
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JodyPB
Points +40
great spot - Edit
The vegan corn cakes with strawberries are delicious! Try them sometime!
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temporaryhero
Points +104
Awesome! - Edit
The Green Bean always seems to be packed, and for good reason. The food is terrific, and most items can be made vegan. The waitstaff was very quick to point out non-vegan items to the vegetarian in our group when ordering (in the event he was unaware), and was very kind and personable.
Read moreFor my part, the vegan pancakes were to die for.
My only regret is that they were so bloody large I couldn't finish and let my son knock out the last one for me.
Pros: Terrific food, Sizable portions, Subs/edited dishes easy
Cons: The place is PACKED
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HappyGardener123
Points +154
love!!! - Edit
I love Green Bean for breakfast! With a special request, they take care when preparing my gf items and I've never been sick. There are so many vegan options on the menu and my favorite is the "Tempeh Arizona" which is marinated tempeh bacon, a corn based pancake, and a side of veggies. They also have delicious raspberry jam and vegan butter for the pancake. The coffee is self serve and soy milk is available. It's best to go super early on a weekend or better yet, on a weekday morning to avoid the crowds.
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conniex721
Points +136
Great Spot! - Edit
I came here for lunch with my friend during the week and while it was busy, we were able to get a seat right away. I love the vibe of this restaurant. They've tied the "hip earthiness" into everything, from the community bulletin board to the mason jar cups to the wooden architecture. Our food was great and filling. I loved the real maple syrup served on the side. My only complaint would be it's not clear what menu items aren't vegan. For example, non-vegan scones are served with vegan dishes and the veggie sausage isn't vegan. However, a few questions would probably clear this up. Also, our waitress was sweet and very efficient!
Read morePros: Good food, Good service, Good Vibe
Cons: Not clear about vegan food
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Sarah P
Points +8720
love it - Edit
I love all of the vegan options at the Green Bean, and the staff are always knowledgeable and helpful about vegan menu items. The Green bean works to offer locally-grown food, and the food therefore tastes very fresh. I love the tempeh, with either the corn pancakes (that sometimes have a special option such as peaches cooked inside), the greens, beans & rice, and the VBLAT that was written about in another review. With everything I order, I always get a side of the almond gravy- even as a dipping sauce for the VBLAT!
Read moreThere are always vegan baked goods for sale- though i've never tried them they come highly recommended. The coffee is good, and tea selections are great.
Expect a wait on weekends, but the meal is always worth it if you can afford the extra time. The Green bean is often the hip place to be for breakfast, brunch or lunch in the little town of Northampton, so it's also fun to be there as part of the town scene.
Pros: great food, healthy and tasty, friendly, knowledgeable staff
Cons: serves meat, sometimes long wait, occasional shift in quality
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Kenneth Robinson
Points +48
Most Veg/Vegan Breakfast Option in NoHo - Edit
Quirky, imaginative breakfast menu. Lots of fresh greens available for breakfast--an unusual and welcome change of pace. Coffee is pretty mediocre. I'm not fond of their grilled tofu--lots of big slabs of barely grilled tofu. Lots of vegan choices. Lunch menu is less imaginative but good food nevertheless.
Read moreLocal foods are emphasized--nice. Vegan baked goods to go are sometimes available. Staff is friendly. Likely to be crowded during prime dining times. Expect to a wait for a table or have a back up dining plan if you're pressed for time.
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Itchyfish
Points +27
Consistently Good Food - Edit
I just go back from another lunch at the Green Bean and sampled their Beans, Rice and Greens - a simple and boring dish on first glance. But I was in for a surprise - it was terrific! The greens are local, organic and very, very fresh, the brown rice was just perfect and it's hard to go wrong with black beans! I chose the tamari sesame sauce, which was perfect sprinkled on the greens....Yum! Plus, the staff are so very helpful and friendly but in a nice, low-key kind of way. Check it out when you're in Noho!
Read morePros: healthy, fresh food, sensible portion size, awesome staff
Cons: not all veg
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gratefulove2000
Points +16
AWESOME TEMPEH - Edit
This place will do anything vegan, they have home made tempeh which is incredible served with avocado and veganaise on their VBLAT. Some desserts are vegan, breads are local or store made but great. Serve Kale and other greens for more vegan options. Highly recommend, but not for RAW or JUICING...
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