Vegan cafe opened Nov 2017 serving baked goods, smoothies, salads, cashew yogurt parfait, panini sandwiches, coffee alternatives, and all-day breakfast including waffles pancakes, crepes, french toast, bagels and cream cheese. Brunch on Sun. Aug 2019 reported now also serving soft serve ice cream. Black-owned. Now has varied addresses and delivery throughout Worcester. Order online. Open Mon-Fri 7:00am-5:00pm, Sun 7:00am-5:00pm. Closed Sat.
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54 High St, Clinton, Massachusetts, USA, 01510
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Last update on 12 Sep 2024 by TheVeganNest
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47 Reviews
First Review by RyanMaher
GabrielAlexanderRod
Points +34
This place is new in Clinton, MA, but its Amazing!! - Edit
Woww! What a fabulous experience i had i the Vegan Nest, the chicken & waffles are to die for; great combination of flavours, the Tofu Bowl was a nice touch for that extra protein intake, remember to leave space for dessert because they have an exquisite variety of desserts.
Read morePros: Chicken & Waffle, Brownie with ice cream , Tofu Bowl
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Valentino06
Points +31
Beautiful Souls - Edit
Family Shop such beautiful soul’s so kind and warm.
Read moreThey moved to Clinton,Ma no longer in Worcester
The Pastrami is pretty good though it sits heavy.
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holdfast2012
Points +1275
Mac and cheese! - Edit
Tried at NEVegFest2022, they were offering three menu items. I had the jalapeño macaroni and cheese, which was delicious. Will definitely eat their food again!
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emilyy_wells
Points +213
always delicious! - Edit
i love eating here, the smoothies and food are always great!! loads of options!
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emmalikesraccoons
Points +29
Really disappointing - Edit
With the good reviews, I wasn’t expecting this. I’m not sure if I caught it on an off day or what. There was only 1 worker there which I felt bad about, it took an hour for us just to get coffee and food when we were the only ones there. Not great ambiance, not very friendly service. Food was not as advertised - Just Egg instead of tofu scramble, no cashew cheese sauce, not good presentation. I’ve never written a review before but have been to countless vegan restaurants, but this experience was so negative that I had to write one because we spent so much money thinking it would be better. My smoothie was pretty good, but that was it. My family said the coffee was undrinkable. After the hour wait, the waiter said the waffle iron was broken even though we had already been there for an hour. Definitely a weird experience, but something to laugh about now. I’m all about supporting vegan restaurants as a vegan and I love trying new places, but this place was completely bizarre and disappointing for me and my family. Maybe it was just an off day or COVID understaffing related.
Read moreCons: Bad service , Food not as advertised , Uncomfortable ambiance
TVN
Hi there! So sorry as we are just seeing this. Yes we had some really significant staffing issues and we apologize for such an off experience! We would love the opportunity to make it up to you as we’ve since consolidated our operations so that our team is not spread so thin. Our location at 54 High Street in Clinton, MA is beautiful, extremely functional and well staffed …a much better representation of our standard. We simply outgrew the space in Worcester and it became too much to keep up with with limited staffing and three small kiddos. Feel free to email me at nicole@thevegannestcafe.com …we’d love to gift you a second try :)
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stuartontour
Points +42
Wonderful and filling - Edit
If you happen to find yourself in Worcester, MA, check this place out. Wonderful burgers, sandwiches and salads. I had the pastrami reuben, which is made from wheat gluten with cashew cheese. I was barely able to finish it. My friends had burgers and baked fries, everyone loved their meal. Well worth the trip, and a restaurant worth your support.
Read morePros: Food, Prices, Attitude
Cons: It's only in Worcester
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spacebiota
Points +84
5 Stars for sure - Edit
I swear I’ve rated this before lol I love coming here whenever I’m in town it’s my go to spot! Great people serving the community great food! And if you’re into supporting your local black business even more so of a reason to come here. Come give them a chance you won’t be let down.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-11-22
Pros: Great vegan options , They care about their ingredients, The family that runs it makes and serves the food
Cons: I’m sure anyone can relate here but parking.
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kp33
Points +28
Delicious - Edit
So happy we stopped here on a road trip from NJ to ME! Food was excellent! My non-vegan boyfriend was blown away by the pastrami sandwich. I had the Buffalo chicken sandwich. Portion sizes were enough for 2 meals. Would highly recommend!
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dmcknerney
Points +90
Delicious. - Edit
The food was super tasty; delightful and delicious! Staff and owner were all friendly. An abundance of choices which made it hard to choose. I had the spinach and Artichoke Panini and my partner had the Grain Bowl. We split a side of potato wedges and a berry smoothie. Everything tasted fresh. No doubt a winner and you can’t go wrong.
Read moreThe cafe is delightful and unpretentious. Nice choices for seating: some high tables, some standard low tables then there is a nice family room feel area with comfy chairs. The ceiling looks to be an original tin ceiling (painted) which layers in more character. However, the establishment is in need of a little TLC. The kitchen is small and they are busting at the seams to store there ingredients. Definitely in need of a organization re-do. But to me, none of this bothered me; it added to the charm.
Updated from previous review on 2021-09-01
Updated from previous review on 2021-09-01
Pros: Great tasting, Unpretentious , Diverse business
Cons: Needs a little TLC
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catw1984
Points +24
Would not reccomend - Edit
called ahead and they didn't say anything. When we got there they were out of all "meat" and avocados. The food we tried spinach sandwicg and crepes were yum, but for the price mac and cheese portions were small. Also took a long time to get our food, and one persons didn't come for almost 20 min later. Overall pretty disappointing, we will not be going back. Very disappointing
Read morePros: All vegan
Cons: Out of all the food, poor communication. Small
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Smwol
Points +75
Go here! - Edit
Boyfriend (omni) and I came here for lunch. He got the pastrami sandwich, I got the French onion sandwich. The pastrami was good. The French onion was out of this world! BF was *amazed* the cheese was vegan. And the young lady behind the counter was super nice and friendly. We also had the smoothie she recommended and it was terrific. Would definitely go again!
Read morePros: Reasonably priced, Lots of options, Nice staff
Cons: Limited seating, No beverages for sale other than smoothies
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sullivusb
Points +305
Great Brunch! - Edit
My husband and I stopped by here for brunch and were not disappointed. The breakfast sandwich was really good! And creative.... Not your traditional vegan breakfast sandwich of veggies sausage and vegan cheese. The waffle was also excellent. One tip - be sure to order a chai latte! I ordered a turmeric latte and it was good, however, my husband's chai latte may be the best chai latter I've ever had. If you go there I highly recommend trying it. We'll be back!
Read morePros: Great food, Amazing Chai latte, reasonably priced
Cons: Not sure there really are any...
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jsark
Points +40
Wow! Best Vegan Food In Worcester County! - Edit
I’ve been looking for a place like this since going vegan, as Worcester is pretty limited. 100% plant-based menu makes it easy to trust that the ingredients are all vegan. Delicious sandwiches. Very large portions. Can’t wait to go back and try more things. Owners are super friendly.
Read morePros: 100% plant based menu , Huge Portions , Large menu selection
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starclark11
Points +80
Excellent - Edit
2017- I stop by for a quick bite. They offered a Caprese sandwich (among 2 others ) which was heaven, don’t get me started on the bread!
Read moreThey have only been open 3 weeks, can’t wait for the menu to expand!
2020 - still amazing!!!!!
Pros: Healthy comfort food, Sweet family!
Cons: Parking , More desserts
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LoveAllPeace2All
Points +42
Homemade - Edit
My favorite vegan restaurant love everything I’ve had so far, the only problem is parking
Read morePros: Homemade , Healthy, Filling
Cons: Parking
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tfernacz
Points +16
The Perfect Spot - Edit
This is my new favorite place! As someone new to the plant-based diet/veganism, I decided to try The Vegan Nest. I had heard great things about it. I was not disappointed. I went for the first time on Sunday and was already back for more on Saturday. I love the crepes and waffles, and the Strawberry Shortcake smoothie is fantastic.
Read moreThe owners are welcoming, supportive and friendly. Staff is thoughtful and courteous. The space is cozy and welcoming. It's the perfect little spot.
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RussellMoreau
Points +20
So many vegan options! The Avo toast and the potato wedges are insanely good! - Edit
The food was incredible and the people so polite and friendly. The Avocado toast and potato wedges are so good
Read morePros: Fast, Friendly, Delicious
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770veg
Points +3606
Delicious food and nice people - Edit
Cute restaurant feels like you are in someone's living room or a coffee shop. When I went the couple that owns the place were there with their 3 children which were all very cute and the husband was the chef. There is a variety of options all of which include ingredients that are scratch-made. I had the hot pastrami and it was spectacular. The atmosphere was really inviting and I enjoyed my meal in the comfort of a sofa chair. A handful of other people came in when I was there and the owners seemed to know them. I would recommend it to anyone.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Family enivironment, Nice proprietors
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wokeveganqueen
Points +418
Delicious, family atmosphere - Edit
Fantastic experience! The waffles and crepes were made entirely from scratch and absolutely incredible. The smoothies were very reasonably priced and amazing (we tried the mango and the unchocolate). The atmosphere is so cute and the owners are a very friendly family. Will definitely return!
Read morePros: Fantastic food, Great prices, Family owned
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AndreaC
Points +60
Impressive - Edit
Great, cozy, comfortable place to eat, entirely vegan. I was not sure of what to order with so many interesting items, they were out of the "pastrami" sandwich, he said it goes fast, so I will arrive earlier next time cause I really want to try that. We bought the Caprese and Skillet Chik'n Cheese, both mind-blowing. I have no words to describe how tasty each item was. Go check it out asap.
Read morePros: Plant based, healthy, organic, delicious
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Phreddd
Points +96
Tasty - Edit
A lovely place, all vegan. I got the mac and cheese, which was good, but I wish it came with a side salad or with vegetables in it. Good location if you're seeing a show.
Read moreThe closing time was confusing as there were two different times listed on the website, but when we called, he said they were closing at 8 (which was neither of the times listed on the website)
Pros: Good location , Helpful staff , Good variety of foods
Cons: Confusing closing times
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Sara232
Points +40
Check their hours - Edit
We were so excited to stop here on our roadtrip but we didn't get into town until 3pm and they close at 2pm only on Fridays!
Read morePros: Menu looks good
Cons: Close at 2pm on Fridays
TheVeganNest
So sorry we missed you on your road trip. Being a small family owned business with small children, we try to reserve just a couple of hours for prep and general family time since we are open 6 days a week (and the 30th was a special day as it was our little one’s birthday otherwise we would have gladly served you after hours). I hope that you get a chance to visit us next time you’re in town!
Read moreBe Well,
Nicole
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Trippy.Witch
Points +44
We will be back! - Edit
SUCH a cute little shop that makes you feel like you’re eating at a friends house. Amazing, handmade, fresh food in a super comfy environment. The owners were their with their children giving it a nice family friendly vibe to those looking for that; they were super nice and answered all questions.
Read moreBoyfriend loved his food, my Mac and cheese was a like bland but so incredibly good otherwise.
We can’t wait to go back! Thanks for the amazing food.
Pros: All amazing vegan options. , Very friendly owners, personable family. , Extremely comfy and welcoming environment
Cons: A bit of a wait due to its fresh made to order.
TheVeganNest
Thanks so much for visiting us!! We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed everything. Looking forward to serving you again soon?
Read moreBe Well,
Nicole
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vaz
Points +2026
Excellent donation concept but very long waiting time - Edit
I was there on a Tuesday where apparently you could donate the money from your meal to people in need. I was really overwhelmed with the gesture of the owner, so all the money that the owner makes on Tuesdays goes directly to people in need. Really great gesture in today's world! 4 stars goes especially for this gesture.
Read moreThe food was OK but the waiting time was so long. We weren't aware of this but if you are willing to wait this is a nice place.
As a suggestion, please end with the plastic cups for water, there is no need for that.
Pros: All is vegan
Cons: Very long waiting time, High use of plastic
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JennMurray
Points +62
Cute little spot with good food but a little slow. - Edit
Food was great and I enjoyed the options. I understand with a small place like this the food may take longer (seemed to have one employee for weekday lunch). I just wish I had seen a review that it takes awhile as I was looking for a quick sandwich on the go passing through town. I would go back if I lived nearby for the food.
Read morePros: Unique vegan options, Food tasted very good
Cons: Took a long time for food, Bad tap water in plastic cups
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kumabocha
Points +98
The Best Nest - Edit
Lovely family-run restaurant with a focus on delicious vegan offerings. The owners are very involved in the local community, and are literally the nicest people. Their menu offerings are drool-worthy and SO DELICIOUS. 100% worth checking out!!!
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isaacsaadi
Points +286
It’s alright - Edit
Went to this restaurant on a vacation to Massachusetts and it looked promising! The menu had a lot of tasty options so I ordered the Mac and cheese and the pastrami sandwich. It first of all smelled awful inside that my little brother could not stay in but the decor was nice. It was fairly expensive for very small portions and it took a while for my food to come out. When I got my food it tasted bland and the Mac and cheese with the pulled pork jackfruit was cold. The pastrami sandwich didn’t have anything going for it either it was just seitain and bread and even the seitain didn’t taste good.
Read morePros: Good menu, Nice decor
Cons: Over priced , Cold food , Awful smell
TheVeganNest
Hi there! Thanks so much for stopping by to see us while on vacation. We’re so sorry to hear that your experience fell short of your expectations and did not meet our standards of service. From your photos, it looks like your pastrami sandwich may have been missing a component and while our Mac and cheese isn’t typically served with Jackfruit, it should not have been cold as we typically make it to order! As for the smell, I’m sure that was due to making seitan most of the morning... the smell tends to linger at times. Again, our apologies and we hope that you’ll stop by next time you’re in the area!
Read moreBe Well,
Nicole
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