Massachusetts


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                   Key:
☻☻☻= right off the farm!
☻☻= fresh to the test
☻= offers healthy options

$$$ = fairly expensive
$$ = not bad, a bit pricey
$ = cheap eats, yeehaw!

(x mi) = (x miles from highway)

Route 90 (Massachusetts Pike):

Exit 2 - Berkshires Green Grocer  ☻☻☻  $$    (1 mi)
Cuisine: Organic Grocery Store
Address: 42 Park Street, Lee, MA 01238
Google Maps Directions to Berkshires
Hours: Mon - Fri 8 am - 6 pm, Sat 10 am - 6 pm
What its got: The grocery store offers local fruits, vegetables, cheeses and meat. There is also a cafe where you can get fresh sandwiches, soups and salads and sit down and have a snack. Sandwich bar is only open from 11:30 am - 2:30 pm but fruit smoothies, coffee, tea and baked goods are offered all day!
Contact: 413.243.1775 or visit http://berkshiresgreengrocer.com (they have a great & thorough website)

Exit 2 - Otis Poultry Farm Store  ☻☻☻  $$    (7 mi)
Cuisine: Organic Grocery Store
Address: 1570 N. Main Road Otis, MA 01253
Google Maps Directions to Otis Poultry Farm Store
Hours: Mon - Sat 8 am - 6 pm 
What its got: Chicken pies, fresh bread, homemade candies, eggs, wine and local cheeses. They even have sheepskin made moccasins and slippers. This is the perfect place to come to if you really want a sense of the local, right off the farm produce. They even have a sign on the door that reads: There are 25000 chickens within 100 feet of this door, so please excuse the smell.
Contact: 413.269.4438 or visit http://www.otispoultryfarm.com

Exit 5 - Mykonos European Restaurant & Bar  ☻  $$    (2.5 mi)
Cuisine: Greek
Address: 1287 Liberty Street, Springfield, MA 01104
Google Maps Directions to Mykonos
What's it got: If you are craving a greek salad this is the place to go! They also have soups, grape leaves, delicious taziki sauce, and gyros if you feel so inclined. 
Contact: 413.733.5205

Exit 8 - The King and I  ☻  $$    (1.6 mi)
Cuisine: Japanese, Thai
Address: 1427 Main Street, Palmer, MA 01069
Google Maps Directions to The King and I
What's it got: sushi and traditional Thai dishes, thai iced tea is delicious too!
Contact: 413.283.6415

Exit 11 - Loving Hut  ☻☻☻  $    (4 mi)
Cuisine: Vegan, Vietnamese/Chinese
Address: 56 Hamilton Street, Worcester, MA 01604
Google Maps Directions to Loving Hut
Hours: Tues-Sat 11 am - 9 pm, Sun 12 pm - 9 pm
What's it got: 100% Vegan food, but it's so delicious your carnivore friends will love it too! Has wonton, spring rolls, noodle soup, salads, eggplant curry and much more.
Contact: 508.831.1322 or visit lovinghut.us/

Exit 13 - Big Fresh ☻☻  $      (1.2 mi)
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Address: 341 Cochituate Rd, Framingham MA 01701
Google Maps Directions to Big Fresh
Hours: Mon-Sun; 11 am - 9 pm
What's it got: Offers a variety of healthy and vegetarian options from wraps to stir frys and salads.
Contact: 508.879.7000 or visit http://www.bigfreshfood.com/


Route 91:

Exit 2 (South)/ Exit 4 (North) - Three Cafe  ☻☻  $$    (1.5 mi)
Cuisine: American, Breakfast, Vegetarian
Address: 684 Belmont Ave, Springfield, MA 01108
Google Maps Directions to Three Cafe
What its got: delicious, fresh ingredients and locals rave about this spot for breakfast! They've got it all from blue cornmeal pancakes to vegetarian sausage. Stopping by for lunch? Come by for an interesting mix of salads, soups and sandwiches.
Hours:  Wed - Sat 8 am - 3 pm   Sun 8 am - 2 pm
Contact: 413.733.3332 or visit auntiecathies.com/3cafe/

Exit 8 (South)/ Exit 12 (North) - Mykonos European Restaurant & Bar  ☻  $$    (2.5 mi)
Cuisine: Greek
Address: 1287 Liberty Street, Springfield, MA 01104
Google Maps Directions to Mykonos
What's it got: If you are craving a greek salad this is the place to go! They also have soups, grape leaves, delicious taziki sauce, and gyros if you feel so inclined. 
Contact: 413.733.5205

Exit 18 (North)/20 (South) - Amanouz Cafe  ☻☻  $    (1 mi)
Cuisine: Middle Eastern, Greek, Mediterranean
Address: 44 Main St., Northampton MA 01060
Google Maps Directions to Amanouz
What its got: Mediterranean omelettes, kebabs, couscous dishes, falafel, vegetarian bastilla and everything in between.
Hours: Tues - Thurs & Sun 8 am - 10 pm,  Fri - Sat 8 am - 11 pm 
Contact: 413.585.9128 or visit http://www.amanouz.com/

Exit 18 (North)/20 (South) - Bela Vegetarian Restaurant  ☻☻  $$    (2 mi)
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Address: 68 Masonic St., Northampton, MA 01060
What its got: Menu changes constantly but it offers a variety of 100 % vegetarian dishes from curry dishes to the harvest burger and vegan chocolate cake, yum!
Hours: Tues - Sat 12 pm - 8:30 pm
Contact: 413.586.8011 or visit http://www.belaveg.com/

Exit 25 (North)/26 (South) - Hope & Olive  ☻  $$    (1.2 mi)
Cuisine: American
Address: 44 Hope St. Greenfield, MA 01301
Google Maps Directions to Hope & Olive
What's it got: An assortment of interesting entrees and sandwiches, vegetairan dishes tend to have Indian influence. Has some delicious fried vegetables for sides and appetizers, which isn't the healthiest way to cook but much better than fried chicken or french fries.
Hours: Tues - Fri 11:30 am - 2:30 pm & 5 - 9 pm, Sat 5- 9 pm, Sun 10 am - 2 pm & 5 - 8 pm
Contact: 413.774.3150 or visit http://www.hopeandolive.com/

Exit 25 (North)/26 (South) - Green Fields Market  ☻☻  $$    (1 mi)
Cuisine: Organic Grocery Store
Address: 44 Main Street, Greenfield, MA 01301
Google Maps Directions to Green Fields Market
What's it got: A bakery with fresh breads and pastries, homemade soup and a salad bar. They have a small dining area for the deli, but this is also a good stop if you want to jump right back in the car or sit outside on a nice day.
Hours: Mon - Fri 8 am - 8 pm
Contact: 413.773.9567 or visit http://www.greenfieldsmarket.coop/


Route 95 :

Exit 11B - Seema's  ☻☻  $$    (2 mi)
Cuisine: Pakistani
Address: 1275 Boston Providence Hwy Norwood, MA 02062
What its got: Amazing Pakistani traditional food (similar to Indian), they have samosas, pakora, lentils, naan, curries and a variety of lamb and chicken dishes too.
Hours: Tuesday - Friday 11:30 am - 9:30 pm, Saturday 12 pm - 10pm
Contact: 781.688.0165 or visit http://seemasrestaurant.com

Exit 19A - Farm Grill & Rotisseria  ☻  $$    (1.5 mi)
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Address: 40 Needham Street, Newton, MA 02456
What its got: A casual order at the counter and pick you seat place that offers authentic Greek dishes; gyros, salads, roasted lemon herb potatoes, homemade soups, and homemade delicious desserts like melonmakarona. Only downside is it's slightly lacking in vegetarian selection.
Hours: Mon - Sat: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm, Sun 12:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Contact: 617.964.7766 or visit http://farm-grill.com


Exit 31A - Nourish  ☻☻  $$    (2 mi)
Cuisine: Vegetarian, Organic
Address: 1727 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
What its got: A variety of fresh salads, pizza, falafel, sandwiches, burgers and lots of meat dishes as well all made with local produce. Also have a great list of inexpensive children's plates, great for the whole family!
Hours: Mon - Wed: 11 am - 9:30 pm, Thurs - Sat 11 am - 10:30 pm, Sun: 10 am - 9:30 pm
Contact: 781.674.2400 or visit http://www.nourishlexington.com/


Exit 32A-32B - Appleseed Crepe and Bread  ☻  $    (.5 mi)
Cuisine: Bakeries, Creperies
Address: Burlington Mall, 75 Middlesex Tpke Burlington, MA 01803
What its got: anything you could imagine in a crepe from desert classics like nutella and honey to salmon or tomatoes and pesto. This is the only current healthy option in the Burlington Mall Food Court, so this could also please a fellow road tripper which insists on having a burger.
Hours: Mon - Sat 10 am - 8 pm, Sun 12 - 6 pm
Contact: 781.270.3131


Route 495 :

Exit 1 - Tihonet Village Market  ☻☻☻  $    (1 mi)
Cuisine: Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea
Address: 146 Tihonet Road, Wareham MA 02571
What its got: Healthy and fresh salads, sandwiches and soup from the cafe. Also has a market with locally grown produce if you just want to get some snacks for the road. Looking for something sweet? Stop by the bakery for some freshly baked bread and cookies!
Hours: Mon - Sat 9:30 am - 3 pm (Spring Schedule)
Contact: 508.295.5437 or visit www.tihonetvillagemarket.com


Exit 7A - Rockin K Cafe  ☻☻  $    (5 mi)
Cuisine: Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea
Address: 14 Summer Street, Bridgewater MA 02324
What its got: Vegetarian sandwiches, wraps, and soups from local farms and their very own garden! Also has fresh, fair trade coffee if you're looking for a buzz for the long drive. This place has something for everyone!
Hours: Mon - Fri: 8 am -5 pm, Sat - Sun: 10 am - 5pm
Contact: 508.697.8278


Exit 38 - Life Alive  ☻☻☻  $$    (3 mi)
Cuisine: Vegan, Organic, Smoothies
Address: 194 Middle Street, Lowell MA, 01852
What its got: Organic wraps and bowls of fresh veggies with quinoa or brown rice. Also has quesadillas, some kiddie options and delicious smoothies. Has great subtle sauces which mix perfectly with the veggie entrees and everything is organic, fabulous!
Hours: Mon - Wed : 10 am - 8 pm, Thurs - Fri: 10 am - 9 pm, Sun 12 pm - 6 pm
Contact: 978.453.1311 or visit http://lifealive.com/


Route 290 :

Exit 17 (East)/ Exit 18 (West) - Belmont Vegetarian Restaurant  ☻☻  $$    (1 mi)
Cuisine: Vegetarian, Soul Food
Address: 157 Belmont St, Worcester MA 01608
Google Maps Directions to Belmont Vegetarian Restaurant
What's it got: Pasta, veggie burgers, soup, soy protein dishes, the menu is always changing here.
Hours: Mon - Sat 11 am - 8pm
Contact: 508.798.8898 or visit http://belmontvegetarian.com
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