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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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51 Reviews

First Review by holdfast2012

veglovinman

Points +31

Vegan
29 Mar 2023

Definitely going back!

The Reuben was so so good!
The steak and cheese sub was also very good but I'd like a little less salt.

Pros: Totally vegan, The food we had was excellent

Cons: Expensive

notyamamas

30 Mar 2023

Less salt, noted! Thanks for coming in and thanks for the feedback!!

veglovinman

31 Mar 2023

jamesnewcomb

Points +70

Vegan
26 Mar 2023

Great place in a vegan desert

food was fantastic, owners were very friendly

Cons: a little pricey, but delicious

MoniqueReverie

Points +58

Vegan
13 Mar 2023

Not ya Mama's, much betta!

I keep eating these sandwiches before I can take a picture! Not Ya Mamas Vegan Cafe in Worcester is my new all time favorite vegan sandwich shop. Pictured here is the Juicy Marble Steak Sandwich. They hit it out of the park with the dressing and the Steak is crazy realistic!

My friend had the chicken sandwich and she said it was better than real chicken. The steak bomb is also a g dang meat tornado and I wanna be in the eye of the storm eating that thing every day!

Updated from previous review on 2023-03-13

Pros: All vegan, all the time., Various fake meat options. , Handmade meat options.

Cons: Meat is VERY realistic. Can be unsettling for some

BritniConner

Points +22

Vegan
09 Mar 2023

Best vegan junk food!

Got the crispy Buffalo chicken wrap. Hands down the best vegan crispy chicken I’ve ever tasted. First time there , won’t be the last.

victoriadorothy1

Points +488

Vegan
26 Feb 2023

Pretty good!

For a newer place, they are doing a great job! Awesome friendly staff. Could use some small changes but definitely would come back

Pros: Friendly staff

Cons: Some food needs small changes

notyamamas

22 May 2023

Thank you for coming in and thank you for your support!!! As far as changes what would you suggest for changes? We are always open minded to suggestions. Enjoy the day and hope to see you again soon!!

tara.gestrich

Points +54

Vegan
14 Feb 2023

Delicious vegan food with super friendly owners. Love it!

Everything I’ve had there has been delicious - I drive way out of my way to eat there😄

IsaacMerino

Points +18

Vegan
10 Feb 2023

Do yourself a favor...eat here

Amazing menu! Friendly staff. Can't wait to go again.

Pros: The crispy chicken sandwich...wow!, Steak bomb...Soo good.

Cons: Nothing

RobynMarieLopez

Points +59

Vegan
28 Jan 2023

We traveled up here from Rhode Island and wow no disappointment at all!! My boyf

Super good food!! We got steak and cheese bomb and Italian grinder with fries and Mac and cheese sauce to dip! So good! We left full and happy and realized after we left we should have gotten dessert to go so we’ll be back!! #Veganuary

Pros: Everything vegan and so much to choose from!! , Soooo good

Cons: Not open enough days and hours

Rondaj123

Points +77

Vegan
21 Jan 2023

Can’t wait to go back!

The food was amazing and only out done by the wonderful owners. We had the Rueben Sandwich and got the Buffalo Mac and cheese to go. It was my birthday and they gifted me a delectable piece of lemon blueberry cake!!

Updated from previous review on 2023-01-21

Pros: Vegan, Staff, Quality of food

Cons: Not close to home

Gramps

Points +28

Vegan
17 Jan 2023

Excellent food.

Went for brunch with my wife, daughter and two grandchildren. The breakfast burrito and french toast were excellent. Everyone enjoyed their meal. The service was vey good. We will definitely go back. It so nice and relaxing to go out to eat where everything on the menu is vegan!

Updated from previous review on 2023-01-17

Pros: All vegan menu., Excellent food., Very friendly service.

RockyKlein

Points +13

Vegetarian
14 Dec 2022

Delicious lunch

This is a great place! The server is the owner and he is very friendly. The food was delicious and quickly served. It is a new business trying to get its feet off the ground. Would recommend!

Pros: All vegan, Delicious, Friendly service

Cons: A little expensive

Cokexvx

Points +22

Vegan
13 Dec 2022

A must go in Worcester

It is a very nice place with plenty of options (fully vegan) and friendly service! I will definitely recommend this place. I just moved to Worcester and this is, from now on, my go-to place.

Pros: Lots of vegan options, Friendly service, Beautiful place

notyamamas

13 Dec 2022

SeciliaFeliz

Points +58

Vegan
12 Dec 2022

Amazing Vegan Food!

My husband and I drove almost 2 hours during New Englands first real snow fall let me tell you it was well worth it!!! The hubs tried the Impossible Steak and cheese and being born and raised in Philly I can attest to their autenticity!! My husband devoured it! I got the Italian sub and my was it amazing such a classic! We also sampled the crispy chicken sammy which was spot on texture wise it just needed a little more flavor and their mac and cheeze was on point so creamy and cheezy!! We also got a slice of chocolate cream pie and a Toffee pie which were also so delicious! Honestly one of the best places we've gone so far, and honey we've gone far for some vegan food which was underwhelming, so happy this was not the case with NYMVC!!!

Pros: Full Vegan Menu , Delicious, Great prices!

Cons: Nada!

notyamamas

13 Dec 2022

Thank you so much for the kinds words and for making a trip to see us in the snow! We look forward to seeing you again.

CylesteJohnson

Points +15

Mostly Veg
22 Oct 2022

AMAZING VEGAN FOOD CLOSE TO HOME

Finally, we have a fantastic vegan restaurant close to home. Me and my husband are constantly trying new vegan places on our travels and have had no luck with finding one. NYM has the best vegan Mac and cheese I've ever had and their "chicken" is out of this world. We got vegan monkey bread to go and it was mouth watering. Nothing short of amazing here!

Pros: Vegan vegan vegan , Delicious, delicious, delicious 😋

carriec226

Points +16

Vegan
21 Oct 2022

Amazing vegan food!

Some of the best vegan food I’ve ever had! Everything is worth trying!

Pros: All vegan options!, Friendly staff!

emilyy_wells

Points +213

Vegan
16 Oct 2022

YUM!

literally so good, i went with a group of vegetarians and meat-eaters who all loved it as well! the owners are so sweet too! highly recommend the sausage egg and cheese sandwich!

Pros: friendly staff, excellent food

Cons: limited seating

joshuadad

Points +20

Vegan
28 Sep 2022

Hands down the best!

Wow! What a find!!! Entire menu is vegan. I had the vegan Mac and Cheez Impossible burger, fries and a side of FRENCH TOAST! Yup… it instantly reminded me of my childhood and was vegan! And that burger was incredible. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. Open breeze with seating near the open oversized window. Well done and I will be back to try everything else you offer. Wow!

Pros: All options are Vegan, Delicious to the last bite, Generous portions

Linagd

Points +40

Vegan
10 Aug 2022

Must visit!

Got food here a few times. The chicken sandwich is so tasty and it is not heavy. The egg sandwich was really good too. Please support this new business. Gary and Lisa are awesome! Not Your Mama’s is just what Worcester needs!

Pros: Fully vegan, Excellent food, Comfort food

njsabo

Points +240

Vegan
03 Aug 2022

Love the new restaurant

Went twice in the first two days they were open. Great to have another vegan option in Worcester!

Pros: All vegan, Great service , Good food

ChristinaMontana

Points +88

Vegan
24 Jul 2022

They’re single handedly making an impact on Worcester’s Vegan Scene

When I tell you that the fried chicken here was better than a majority of the fried chicken I had when I wasn’t vegan, this isn’t an exaggeration. I enjoyed the first chickn sandwich I had so fast that… I literally had to buy another one so I could enjoy it more slowly and every bite was incredible. The buffalo sauce is the perfect heat, the coleslaw has fantastic texture and flavor and isn’t runny or liquidy. I just bought the Mac and cheese and when diners heard me order it, they immediately told me it was amazing because they had just finished theirs and wanted more.

The owners are amazing, they’re engaging, and even better: they get the food out fast. I happened upon the shop during the soft open and bands were coming in, ordering food, and coming back just to tell the owner how good it was.

Not Ya Mama’s gives Worcester yet another top tier vegan spot to go along with Belmont and the super-vegan friendly Root & Press.

AND they intend to close at 7pm meaning us vegans finally have a new dinner spot!

Pros: All vegan, Quick and friendly service , Incredible taste— best vegan chickn I’ve ever had

Cons: Parking might be a problem sometimes, N/a, N/a

jilly4rilly

Points +13

Vegetarian
10 Jun 2022

Amazeballs!!!!

I am fairly new to the vegetarian world. I was having the hardest time finding "fake" meat that I actually enjoyed until Not ya mama's vegan Café. This place is insanely good!! Not to mention the owners are a husband and wife and you can tell they are very passionate about what they are doing. They were at a pop up event at the Amesbury brewery recently and got to try their Steak and cheese egg roll which was served with a side of the most amazing chipotle aioli dip ever! I also had their buffalo chicken sami. Holy Moly, you wouldn't even know that you were not eating meat! Each bite was packed with flavor and seasoned so well! I highly recommend you give them a try.

Updated from previous review on 2022-06-10

Pros: flavorful

JaredGraham

Points +16

Herbivore
10 Jun 2022

Delicious Vegan Indulgence

Not Ya Mama's is amazing! Their food is delicious and indulgent. This comfort food is tasty and doesn't leave your gut feeling like ya going to be a mama. I especially love their vegan mac and cheese and their steak and cheese egg rolls! I suspect that even the biggest mama's boys will be crawling from their mama's laps to stuff their gullets here. Gary and Lisa are great, and their love and passion for making good vegan food is evident in their always delicious, always savory menu. Mama be damned! I can't wait to get back to try their chicken sandwich!

Melanietrina

Points +11

Mostly Veg
10 Jun 2022

Amazing vegan comfort food

I've visited a couple of their pop-ups at a farmer's market and at a brewery, and both times they knocked it out of the park! The first time , I had their mac & cheese, as well as their steak and cheese roll (with a side of the most delicious chipotle aioli dip ever!). Everything was incredibly delicious! Mac & cheese was super creamy and so yummy. Steak and cheese rolls, so good! They were so crispy and full of flavor. I could have eaten more! The second time I visited their pop up I got the Crispy Chicken Sammie, and holy smokes! It was by far, the best vegan chicken sandwich I've ever had! It was topped with their awesome homemade coleslaw and buffalo hot sauce, on a delicious sweet roll...absolutely divine! I had a chance to chat a bit with Gary and Lisa/the owners, they were such nice people who give off a great vibe, and it was clear they have a passion for this! If you get the chance to try their delicious grub, do it!

Pros: Food was amazing!, Service was fantastic!, Portions were perfect!

holdfast2012

Points +1197

Vegan
23 May 2022

Buff + Blue roll!

Visited their pop-up at NEVegFest, they were offering three items, the Buff Bleu Rolls, Bulgolgi Rice, and Crispy Chicken Sammie. I tried the Buff and Bleu Roll, which was awesome and wish I could’ve had 10 more! Looking forward to trying them again.




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