Steps away from the Newton Highlands T stop, the vegetarian and vegan oasis that is Walnut Grille awaits. The plant-based restaurant reflects seasonal flavors and local farms on its globally influenced menu. The house burger keeps it classic American, using beef-like Impossible meat for the well-seasoned patty and a sesame brioche bun from Iggy’s, topped with avocado, vegan Russian dressing, lettuce, and tomato. Walnut Grille is open daily for lunch and dinner with seasonal patio dining as well as takeout.

At Moonshine 152, the award-winning veggie burger has just as much clout as the beef burger. Chef Asia’s Famous Vegetarian Mushroom Tofu Burger is made from wild mushrooms, herbs, and local silken tofu. It packs a punch of umami flavor and has a great texture. Topped with sharp cheddar, housemade aioli, and lettuce, tomato, and onions, the Southie staple offers a wide variety of toppings to add on and is served with house-cut shoestring fries. On request, this veggie burger can also be made to be vegan-friendly.

At Somerville’s Bow Market, Saus is the place for plant-based comfort food. With a fully vegetarian menu built around a burger’s BFF—the fry—the Saus Veggie Burger is just as dynamite. A house-made patty with a crispy exterior, it’s topped with cheddar, crunchy scallion slaw, dill pickles, tomato, and an infamous Secret Saus. The Somerville location is definitely the most veg-friendly spot, but the Faneuil Hall outpost serves the Saus Veggie Burger, too. 

Revolution Health Kitchen is a husband-and-wife-owned operation located near the Prudential Center—and a rainbow of fruits and veggies. The menu is filled with all-things-juice and smoothies, plus bowls, salads, wraps, and sandwiches. Instead of the usual bun, RHK serves up its veggie burger as a spinach wrap with cabbage, tomato, kale, pickled cabbage, aioli, and a choice of house sauce (think: barbecue, buffalo, cilantro lime, and maple mustard). All components are made from scratch by passionate people.