Vegan
American
Pizza
Organic
Delivery
Take-out
Fusion
Gluten-free
Plant-based cafe opened 2017. Serves vegan food and drinks in a dining area with communal table seating. On menu are choices like vegan pizzas, burgers, salads, and small plates. Has soup bar, desserts case. Sunday brunch menu include waffles and more. Sells a few grocery items. Open Mon-Thu 11:00am-7:00pm, Fri 11:00am-2:00pm, Sun 9:00am-6:00pm. Closed Sat.
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270 Russell St, Hadley, Massachusetts, USA, 01035
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 18 Jul 2023 by geometric-noise
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Added by ReviewTeam on 16 Aug 2017
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107 Reviews
First Review by nafanc
starclark11
Points +80
Just go! Lol - Edit
Always a treat coming here! Usually, come for brunch but stopped by Friday for lunch and had the Vida bowl, so good! Fresh and healthy!
Read morePros: Meals are always interesting and healthy! , Staff super friendly
Cons: Closed on saturdays
PulseCafeMA
Hi starclark11,
Read moreThank you for the kind words. We are so glad you enjoyed the Vida Bowl for lunch and greatly appreciate all of your support!
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DianaHolguin
Points +62
What a find! - Edit
Can’t wait to go back and try their pizza and everything else! The space is beautiful and the little market really does have hard to find vegan products. It’s conveniently located near 91
Read morePulseCafeMA
Hi DianaHolguin,
Read moreThank you for writing this kind review. We are so glad you enjoyed our pizza and your overall experience at Pulse Cafe. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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JaredinIsrael
Points +1377
Healthy, Yummy, Vegan Paradise! - Edit
As a vegan traveler from Israel, I was thrilled to discover this wonderful cafe when visiting a friend in Amherst. It's a huge space (and super clean!) with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. The staff were very friendly, although one employee seemed strangely opposed to showing me the dessert ingredient list. I ordered the Vida Bowl, which was perfectly prepared and so tasty, albeit a bit small for my appetite (and for the price). A very positive experience, highly recommend!
Read morePros: Fresh, healthy ingredients, Very friendly staff
Cons: Portions a bit on the small side
PulseCafeMA
Hi JaredinIsrael,
Read moreThank you for taking the time for write this kind review. We are so glad you enjoyed your visit to Pulse and appreciate all of your support!
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veronicajones
Points +322
!!! So good !!! - Edit
Everything was delicious- can’t believe I waited so long to try this! We had bean burgers, a yummy kale salad, carrot & cupcake. Pizza oven was on and there’s a store with hard-to-find vegan meats cheese & staples. Large dining area and outdoor seating. It was all fresh, flavorful, generous yum yum will be back soon!
Read morePulseCafeMA
Hi veronicajones,
Read moreThank you for taking the time to write this kind review. We are so glad you enjoyed your experience at Pulse Cafe and the burgers, salad, and cupcake. We appreciate all of the support and look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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AviJacob
Points +62
Amazing food - Edit
I love the vida bowl
Read moreKind service
Great menu !
Pros: Awesome, Dope, All vegan
PulseCafeMA
Hi AviJacob,
Read moreThank you for the kinds words! So glad you love the Vida Bowl. We are so grateful for amazing customers like you!
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danishkarla
Points +44
Probably the best vegan place in WM - Edit
Pulse is just amazing. They have lots of options and staff is so friendly.
Read morePros: Full vegan, Lots of options , Friendly staff
Cons: Could be pricy , Far from my house
PulseCafeMA
Hi danishkarla,
Read moreThank you for this glowing review! We are so glad you have had good experiences dining with us - and have made the drive to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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HilariDemas
Points +90
Love this place - Edit
I have came here so many times and ate almost everything on the menu and everything is delicious. From their burgers, sandwiches, pizzas, Mac and cheese, salads, to fresh baked good and smoothies and fresh squeezed juices they have so much to choose from, they even have a Sunday brunch menu. They also have a small refrigerator and freezer section of vegan grocery items and sometimes have fresh veggies and fruits from local farm stands and such. When it’s warm out they have a animal sanctuary outside and it’s great to see. The staff is so nice and the building is very comfortable, clean and great atmosphere.
Read morePros: Great options , Never disappointed in food , Delicious flavor
Cons: I can’t complain about a thing
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kdowning
Points +301
Awesome place near lots of stores - Edit
This place is great! I had driven by it many times but never realized what it was. It is right next to two huge shopping plazas in Hadley. It is a large building with a juice bar, bakery and restaurant area and vegan food area. Everything they sell is vegan and they have some many refrigerated/frozen vegan foods that are hard to find. The pizza, garlic knots and baklava were all delicious!
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Papaya❤️er
Points +577
Terrific pizza!!! - Edit
I shared a sweet potato sage pizza and a pepperoni pizza with an omnivore and we both had the half Caesar salad. It was all SO delicious. I’ll be dining here again.
Read morePros: Delicious, Chill / relaxed, All vegan!
Cons: Pizzas could be bigger
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770veg
Points +3647
Amazing cafe and more! - Edit
Firstly the building is beautiful and has plenty of parking. Based off the size it seems very popular. The cafe menu includes many delicious things including calzones and pizzas made to order and cooked in a woods burning oven. There is a variety of scratch made desserts as well. There is also an extensive vegan market with multiple freezer and cold cases of things you won’t find in a Whole Foods. They also have a variety of well priced local produce from Five College Farms. We had the Margarita pizza, the garlic knots (filled with cashew cheese and jalapeños) and the soup of the day which was garbanzo vegetable. Some of the freshest food I have ever tasted! You can tell that the vegetables came from a local farm with how flavorful they were. The pizza dough was perfect and the house made cashew cheese was great. The staff were all so helpful and kind. If I lived in western MA this would be my go to spot. A can’t-miss if you are in the Amherst/Northampton area.
Read morePros: Fresh and delicious food, Vegan market, Wood fired pizza
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GreenEcoGeek
Points +29
We went back in for seconds - Edit
My girlfriend and I stopped in after visiting the plant nursery across the street (Hadley Garden Center shoutout!). We only got an order of garlic knots and small salads, nothing too special or crazy but we were blown away. The food is amazing, the best garlic knots I've ever had ever. The cafe also had a market for vegan meats and other substitutes, I did catch myself thinking that I wish there was a bit more of the market but was still super impressed. Pulse also has a very welcoming and warm atmosphere to it, even with all the Covid-19 restrictions. Definitely will be returning soon to try out something else!
Read moreA little update to the last time we stopped by: We tried their Margherita pizza and it was really excellent. We did notice that the size of the pizza is kinda small for two adults, definitely not a pizza to share with 4-5 people.
Also a fair warning: the hours of operation are very limited on the weekend especially on Friday. It is more of a brunch/ lunch place for sure.
All in all a still very excellent plant based lunch spot
Updated from previous review on 2020-08-30
Pros: Nice Vibe, Excellent Food, Plenty of room for social distancing
Cons: Pizzas is somewhat small, Hours of operation are wonky
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veggivet
Points +175
Pulse still ticking: updated review - Edit
Updating a review from a couple of years back. First and foremost, so happy that Pulse has been able to stay in business, given their large building and staff, not to mention the pandemic. I was passing through Amherst yesterday and stopped in for dinner. I ordered the Caesar salad, a crimini mushroom calzone, and a triple berry smoothie. Although there were tables available inside, I chose to dine al fresco since it was a nice evening and I felt safer outside. My ice cold smoothie was out in about 5 minutes, and the food followed in another few minutes. The calzone was piping hot, stuffed with mushrooms, spinach and their famous ricotta cheeze. The tomato sauce served on the side added just the right flavor. The salad had beautiful, crisp romaine lettuce drenched with their amazing Caesar dressing, and the croutons were super crunchy and fresh. The sliced cherry tomatoes were amazing, and probably local. As an added bonus, you also get a few good sized pieces of browned tofu in the salad for some added protein. With no room for dessert, I ordered three to take home: pineapple bar, pineapple cream pie, and blueberry cheesecake. Although they were all very good, the cheesecake stole the show. Huge, local blueberries topped off a graham cracker crust filled with what I could've sworn was real cream cheese filling. Absolutely amazing! They had some excellent local produce available for sale, along with their usual wide selection of vegan food, and they now have an entire room for juices. I picked up a hefty box of heirloom tomatoes for $6. Pints of local cherry tomatoes were going for $5. I found the staff to be their usual friendly, helpful selves, and the entire operation is spotless.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2020-08-26
Pros: Great food served with many smiles, Local produce available at reasonable prices, Spotless facility
Cons: I don't live close enough to go every day...
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SueMedeiros
Points +117
Will travel far and wide for this! - Edit
My husband and I love this restaurant and travel 50 min for it. It does not disappoint! We probably go once every 2 - 3 months. Beautiful atmosphere, friendly wait staff, priced fairly! We always have left overs so its like getting two meals. The food is absolutely delicious! Their hours change so follow them on facebook so your not disappointed if they are closed. They close 2 pm on Friday and closed in Saturdays for their reg hours. Its a bummer and I respect their discipline!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2020-07-21
Pros: Outstanding food, Friendly staff, Non vegans love this place
Cons: Far away, Not another Pulse Cafe closer to us
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ShanaBartlett
Points +26
I can't recommend them enough - Edit
Always amazing. I've never had a problem. Their "honor system" market during Covid helped me a LOT as a person who is at risk and didn't want to be exposed to large stores but needed supplies.
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dvddysmilk
Points +28
My favorite vegan spot in wmass - Edit
I go to Pulse often, i take all my non vegan friends here and they love it. I took my friend who’s allergic to gluten and she got the GF mac and cheese, she loved every bite and thanked me for showing her! i’ve shown about 6 non-vegan friends that Vegan alternatives are just as good as the OG! if not better! The atmosphere is gorgeous! The food is a little bit pricy but worth the money in my opinion.
Read morePros: Lots of GF substitutes , Great atmosphere , Quick bite
Cons: A little pricy
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MattHeronDuranti
Points +22
Clean eating - Edit
My favorite place to work/grab lunch while I'm in the area. I often travel for work and end up eating out a lot and this is the perfect place for some clean eating. I love their food and any juice/smoothy. Although, I found the frozen smoothie bowl is a great idea, but just isn't quite practical. Only other critique... I'd love something for my caffeine fix (all drinks are caffeine-free).
Read morePros: Guiltless food options leave you feeling refreshed
Cons: No caffeine
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brassman
Points +17
Top Notch. My calzone was super super good. - Edit
Look forward to future visits. Everyone enjoyed everything we ordered.
Read morePros: Big Menu, Very nice contemporary rustic dining rooms
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Cobalt11
Points +27
Great food but not for the faint of budget - Edit
The food and smoothies here are AWESOME. Every item is made with care and the service is great. Just be prepared for the one dollar sign to be a bit misleading.
Read moreCons: Expensive
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bananananan
Points +65
always missing something - Edit
The food is beautiful and it's wonderful to have another vegan spot with so many options, but the flavors are always slightly off to me, missing a tanginess or bite or just too sweet. I wouldn't judge so harshly for that if they weren't charging upscale prices and serving such small portions.
Read moreFYI, for religious reasons this restaurant does not use any black pepper or vinegar. There are also no drink items with caffeine for the same reason, which can be tough for brunch especially.
I like that they grow much of their own produce and do a lot of food educational work.
Pros: completely vegan menu, grocery store section has hard to find vegan items, pretty space with lots of light
Cons: expensive, food missing flavor
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debbailey802
Points +37
Hours - Edit
Just a heads up, every time we try to go here to try it out, it's not open. Especially for Sunday brunch. Might want to call ahead.
Read moreCons: Business needs to update their hours.
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Becksstein
Points +19
Heaven. - Edit
I have travelled far and wide in search of vegan food for many years. This restaurant takes the cake.....but not only do they have cake, they have EVERYTHING. Ambiance, food, fireplaces, and um....the food.....had Tofu Benedict in the morning and my mother got pumpkin pancakes. She took a calzone home for my father, and she got chick'en soup and apple knots. I too took home apple knots, as well as a cubano. They have a refrigerated section with multiple offerings, and it is very substantial. I used to travel to Wegman's in MA when shopping for indulgent vegan food, but no more! Now I can make an afternoon of both dining out and shopping for home. Excellent drinks and they have many items that do not need to be refrigerated (canned goods/snacks) and I am so happy to live within 3 hours of them!!
Read morePros: Variety of Cuisines, Everything is Vegan, Beyond Delicious
Cons: NONE
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kgautney
Points +542
Quality casual vegan restaurant - Edit
What a gem! They have vegan pizza, calzone, sandwiches, wraps, salads, bowls, soups, desserts and more. It's a large stand-alone building with a big, open, high-ceiling interior. There's a casual vibe and you order at the counter. The menu is on large electronic boards, and also printed on paper menus. The choices are numerous, and everything is made from scratch. While we did not request modifications, I'm sure they could be accommodated for allergies, etc.
Read moreThey have both Impossible and Beyond burgers, as well as their own. My partner got the Beyond version and was very impressed with not just the burger, but the bun and the toppings. It was difficult to make my choice, but I got the Haystack bowl and a cup of lentil barley soup. The bowl had more corn chips than I wanted, but better too many than not enough. All ingredients were fresh, well prepared and presented. I could have eaten a bucket of that soup!
The restaurant is about 3 miles from Interstate 91. It is well worth a detour if you are in the area. I know I'll be back as often as I can, and I have plans to work my way through other sections of the menu.
UPDATE: My second trip did not disappoint. We met friends at Pulse for dinner. I had the lentil veg soup and cheese stake. The soup was excellent. The cheese steak was okay, but I probably won’t order it again as other options are tastier.
My spouse got the Greek salad pizza, which is essentially a salad dumped on pizza crust. It was delicious, and the fake feta was amazing. We asked if they carry it in the shop, but they make it in house and don’t sell it. Bummer.
Our friends got the Caesar salad and daily specials—a Tex-Mex burger and a Buffalo chicken(less) dish. They were pleased with those choices. The staff willingly made modifications for dietary restrictions. Photos are attached.
Pros: Varied menu, Modern, open environment, Quality ingredients and professional preparation
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HeatherLynne
Points +13
Excellent vegan restaurant! - Edit
They have so many good choices from burgers to pizzas to a ceaser salad! I haven’t eaten something here I haven’t liked yet and their menu is so diverse anyone should be able to find something they like! They also have lots of options that can be gluten free which I personally appreciate! Can’t go wrong checking this place out!
Read morePros: All vegan , Gluten free, Great juices!
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TomIngersoll
Points +26
Just wow - Edit
Lovely people and food
Read morePros: Impossible and Beyond Burgers both.
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BKrazee
Points +30
Too many options - Edit
Amazing food and awesome staff. Beautiful dining areas as well.
Read morePros: Plenty of options, Taste great, Scenic
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PapaAlan
Points +21
You Should Stop Here And EAT!!! - Edit
This place is a gem! The food was great! The people working there were very nice.
Read moreWe ordered pizza with an organic crust and a few toppings that was absolutely delicious. We had a fantastic Caesar salad that was on point and garlic knots stuffed with melted cashew mozzarella chz! Drool!
The food is moderately priced and everything tasted great! You order from the counter and they bring the food out to you after it is prepared. There is a grocery section as well. The place was immaculately clean and eclectically designed. From the outside passing by, we saw the purple lights and commented on how cool the place looked. Later, when we went to eat, we figured out that this was the vegan restaurant!
Pros: Great food!, Very clean!, Eclectic design!
Cons: None that I could find!!
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HaleyMoriarty
Points +242
my favorite restaurant! - Edit
I LOVE this place! i’ve tried a ton of the menu options and right now my favorites are the haystack bowl, thai noodle bowl, tofu scramble, and açaí bowl. they have a market section which is overpriced but cool to look at.
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