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Worcester based vegan comfort food. Offerings could include buff and bleu rolls, and crispy chicken sammie. Open Wed-Fri 12:00pm-7:00pm, Sat-Sun 11:00am-4:00pm. Closed Tue.
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6 Waldo St, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA, 01608
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- Outdoor seating
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- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 11 Dec 2024 by TracyPCat
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Added by holdfast2012 on 24 May 2022
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52 Reviews
First Review by holdfast2012
Walktell
Points +963
Yummy chicken sandwich - Edit
We ordered the chicken ranch sandwich and it was delicious, it's a huge fluffy patty, and was possibly the best mock fried chicken I've had, and the bacon was so good, also the bun too, I thought was extra yummy because my past experiences, vegan buns don't always taste great. We got an order of fries and they tasted super light and crispy. For fast food it all tasted quite fresh!
Read moreA word of warning we arrived towards the end of their day about two hours before closing and they were out of everything we tried to order until we just had to ask what they did have! But that's actually a good thing because they were really busy the entire time we were there (Sunday afternoon) so it was great to be able to try such a popular local spot. We'll definitely stop again earlier next time!
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AttyDave
Points +38
Downtown vegan - Edit
Located near main Street it's always a treat to eat here. The Ruben is a special treat. Nice folks staff this place.
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sam654321
Points +2983
Yummy!! - Edit
Got the Ruben and mac n cheez.
Read moreBoth yummy!
Peeps were nice.
Would go again.
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suzagord
Points +640
Sooooo delicious - Edit
Finger-licking good grilled cheese with tomato and ‘bacon’ and also breakfast burrito made with just egg and perfectly fried potatoes
Read moreSolanaCallaway
This looks delicious!
Read moresuzagord
Both of the items we got were way above what you’d expect.
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JonathanKalinowski
Points +30
Really good food - Edit
I really enjoyed the Reuben sandwich. Would definitely be interested in returning to try more of their menu. Cool ambiance and ample parking
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Romeo_Delta
Points +17
Bomb Breakfast and Brunch! - Edit
I would eat their breakfast sammies for every meal if I could. I ordered from NYM's for the first time when I was wicked hungover, and it was exactly what I needed. I even cried one day when they were closed for a week because the owners were celebrating their anniversary! (But also, I was delighted that they gave themselves the time off. I just really love their food lol!)
Read morePros: Generous portions, Comforting, delicious food, Consistently high quality
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soyboy3
Points +441
vegan comfort food at it's finest - Edit
i finally came here for the first time and it did not disappoint. there were so many options to choose from that all sounded delicious. i ended up getting a French toast breakfast sandwich and a side of Mac n cheese. both were so delicious i can't even. i practically inhaled the Mac and the sandwich is HUGE. I ate almost half then took a break. i cannot wait to come back here to try more
Read morePros: tons of options, great portion sizes, delicious food
Cons: very small location
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talakoala
Points +926
Great for brunch - Edit
The food is great, the portions are big, and they had a case full of vegan sweets. Really enjoyed it!
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ZakGlynn
Points +181
Top tier vegan grub for touring bands - Edit
Stopped in on our USA tour for the second time. Absolutely top tier food as always, looking forward to being back again!
Read morePros: Great portions
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AngieSaris-Coburn
Points +55
So many options! - Edit
Small cute place with all day breakfast options and classic American food with a vegan twist!
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Ollyhonor
Points +126
Great vegan donuts and good entrees - Edit
One of my friends raves about this place saying it’s their favorite vegan restaurant of all time. It was really good(especially the donuts) but the fake bacon kind of freaked me out. I would definitely give it a try.
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McMallory
Points +2288
Good, but… - Edit
I hate to give a 100% vegan place less than five stars (truly) unless something is really wrong with the place. I was really looking forward to trying this little cafe when I found myself in Worcester, especially after so many accolades on Happy Cow and the vegan MA Facebook group… and while it was good, I was also disappointed that it wasn’t great. I think a big part of my disappointment was that it seemed not one item on the menu wasn’t made from a mock product that I could have ultimately gotten and made at home for a fraction of the cost.
Read moreThe vegan meats were Beyond, Impossible, Mrs Goldfarb’s Unreal Deli, and Juicy Marbles. All good brands, but none are even that hard to find. The vegan cheese was similar; the brand wasn’t advertised but it tasted like the same stuff I can get at the supermarket (maybe Violife). The mock egg products were all JustEgg (not even an option for a tofu scramble or chickpea omelet or anything). And so on.
While I get that a place of analogs is some people’s jam, it was hard to get excited to pay so much money for a meal that was more *assembled* than cooked. The cafe didn’t seem to have the capacity to do much actual cooking so I get it, but it just felt like paying a huge up charge for things that would not have been hard to make myself.
The food was well-prepared, though. I enjoyed my Ruben sandwich even though it was really oily. They chose good bread, and used lots of sauerkraut. The proportions were right. The max and cheese was ok. It didn’t blow me away but it was pretty enjoyable. My donut was too sweet and had been either refrigerated or frozen so was too cold, which was a bummer. I admit I am spoiled because I live close to the best vegan donut shop in the world, and I think most people would accept both those factors for a decent vegan donut, but it was still a let down.
The pros are definitely the staff and the effort. The staff was so enthusiastic about their jobs and vegan food. You can tell this place wants to be involved in its communities, both the vegan community and the Worcester community. And it’s nice to see vegan food having such a moment in a state that usually cannot be bothered to cater to us. I know this place is relatively new, so I hope this review invites them to think about how to diversify their menu while still keeping their junk-food vibe, and maybe move beyond the standard store-bought items to something a little more unique. I truly am rooting for this place.
notyamamas
Hi, we actually make our chicken in house along with all of our sauces and dressings, our Reuben and Turkey are from Born From Pain in RI not unreal. And we use impossible for our burgers and steak n cheese. We get our cheese from nurish in Vermont (another very small company ) the Mac n cheese is our recipe and we make it fresh everyday. The staff is myself and wife(the owners ) and we do enjoy what we do. I’m sorry you felt that is was all frozen store bought foods but we try to use as many local non corporate companies as possible. Not to mention we are on the lower cost for our food in the area. Even non vegan places charge more for their vegan options. We are literally a small mom and pop. I’m sorry you didn’t enjoy your food and you chose to assume everything we do is just store bought. Just ask next time what is and what isn’t made locally from a small business or made in-house. Or maybe we should take it as a compliment that our stuff taste like a national chain…
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RavishingRavenous
Points +2705
Best Vegan Restaurant in Worchester! - Edit
High quality ingredients, and delicious! First time coming here and will definitely come back. We ordered the Juicy AF, Italian Sub, side of mac n cheese, and donuts♡
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notyamamas
Thank you so much for the review!!!
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static175
Points +637
Man that steak bomber - Edit
I was in town for a week and having trouble finding decent vegan food around here. This place was a welcome surprise. I got alot for multiple meals but that steak bomber was the star, man was that thing good. I also got a breakfast sandwich, mac and cheese, and a Boston cream donut, all were very very good. Small place but still plenty of room, decent parking, fast service and not too expensive. I will definitely be back when I come to town next.
Read morePros: Steak bomber!!!, Good parking , Fast
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LilMsVegan
Points +2056
Best vegan food I’ve had in a long time - Edit
The Buffalo chicken Cesare salad is what dreams are made of. The chicken, spiciness and that dressing- wow- I was licking the plate!
Read moreHubby got the steak bomb sandwich and it was delicious also!
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pod19
Points +99
Delicious - Edit
Great vegan menu.
Read moreLoved the turkey club
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770veg
Points +3618
Delicious - Edit
Absolutely delicious in all ways. So many options. Quiet space. Owners are super nice. Would come anytime I’m in the area.
Read morePros: So many options
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jsark
Points +40
Incredible Vegan Food! - Edit
Have been here multiple times since they opened up and have had a great meal every time! Chicken sandwich is great, but my favorite is the chicken and waffles. Can’t wait to try more specials.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-09-08
Pros: Lots of vegan options , Very friendly staff, Always changing specials
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NoahVawter
Points +53
Very Special Place - Edit
The owners Greg and Lisa are cool. The comfort food is hot. The kitchen is right there.
Read morePros: Vegan steak bomb, Good hours. , Small and cozy
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AmandaJean
Points +741
WOW - Edit
Checked out Not Ya Mama's on our way up north last week and it was so good we had to stop again on our way back a couple days later! We had the chkn Cesar wrap, Italian sandwich, turk'y BLT and impossible cheese steak bomb and a few donuts. Everything was delicious but especially the donuts! Some of the best vegan donuts I have every had! They were very busy at lunch time the first day we were there so we had to wait a while for our food so if you're in a rush probably best to order online or go on a day when you have the extra time just in case.
Read morePros: Donuts!
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JeffLawrence
Points +142
Terrific Vegan Breakfast - Edit
Oh my God. So amazing. We came for vegan brunch-- as vegans know, this can be a hard thing to find-- and we were blown away. The French toast was terrific. Both types of bacon are right on point, and the staff is kind and welcoming.
Read moreWe'll be back for lunch.
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Lauraistheworst
Points +36
You need this - Edit
Breakfast sandwiches, smoothies, cakes - all delicious. Haven’t tried anything here I don’t like.
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gbaffa
Points +16
Fantastic Vegan Food for Everyone!! - Edit
Anyone vegan or vegetarian should not miss Not Ya Mama's Vegan Cafe if you are in or near Worcester. Those of you that are meat-eaters will love this restaurant too. It's that good! I had the BLT, my husband had the BBQ Chick'un Sandwich and we split the sweet potato fries, all delicious and very satisfying. We are from out of town but plan to eat at this restaurant again before we return to Philadelphia.
Read morePros: Lots of options on the menu, Food is great, Friendly staff
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EllieBlair
Points +42
Amazing food! - Edit
The menu had a wide selection, and the food was delicious! One of the top fast casual vegan restaurants I’ve been to.
Read morePros: Made fresh, Great flavor, Lots of options
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MarkJamesBordieri
Points +232
Love this place! - Edit
Everything here is awesome 👌🏼
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SimonGe
Points +127
Soooo delicious - Edit
All vegan. Everything is very delicious.
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bfitton16
Points +19
Amazing. - Edit
Most friendly owners and delicious food. I'm trying everything on the menu and I haven't been disappointed yet!!
Read morePros: All vegan all the time. , Does not serve meat , Great service
Cons: None
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