Dairy-Free in Massachusetts: Recommended Restaurants by City

Last Update in October 2023! We’ve created this ever-growing guide to restaurants, bakeries, cafes, ice cream shops, and stores in Massachusetts that are friendly to dairy-free diners. It’s a collection based on research and reader recommendations (send yours!) that’s divided into restaurants & shops by city (first) and major chains found throughout the state (second). And we’ve started a section for specialty dairy-free foods produced in this state.

We Update Continuously! You can ignore the original date on this post going forward. We update the information below whenever we’re alerted to a new recommendation, change, or closure.

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Dairy-Free Massachusetts: Recommended Restaurants & Shops

We’ve listed these recommendations alphabetically by city and then by the restaurant or shop name. For large chains with locations throughout the state, see the Major Restaurant & Grocery Chains section below. We have dedicated posts with dairy-free details for many of the big guys.

⭐️ = Restaurant is either dairy-free, has a dairy-free menu, has dairy-free labels on their menu(s), or lists top allergens with menu items. (At the time of our last review.)

Abington

Webster Timber Lanes – Thanks to Sue for letting us know this bowling alley offers dairy-free cheese for their pizzas. They also offer salads and small bites like fries.

Acton

Blackbird Cafe – This is a pleasant spot for lunch. They offer a vegan hipster wrap or bowl, and have some additional dairy-free options. For breakfast, custom order burritos and a few other options are available. They also have a full coffee bar with almond and oat milk options and a great selection for syrup flavors.
Idylwilde Farms – Their farmstand is a small market, deli, and store with local goods, breads, and even some dairy-free items, like ice cream.
Not Your Average Joe’s – David Crowley of Cooking Chat recommended this cozy, neighborhood-style restaurant chain for food allergy friendliness. “The staff at Not Your Average Joe’s takes a lot of care to get the order straight and work with you to come up with something that can be enjoyed safely.” Their menu is creative and eclectic, with a good handful of dairy-free salads and warm ups. Their Culinary Director says they can also custom prepare sandwiches, burgers, and select steak and seafood dishes without dairy.
West Side Creamery – They offer creamy vegan ice cream flavors like vanilla, mint chip, and Oreo, and can also make vegan ice cream pies.

Agawam

Auntie Cathie’s Kitchen ⭐️ – This is a dedicated gluten-free bakery and cafe with many dairy-free options. All of their baked goods are vegan, and most menu items can be made dairy-free. They offer Fauxmaggio dairy-free cheese alternative as an option.
Flame On Vegan ⭐️ – This is a takeout only restaurant with a daily vegan soul food menu of sandwiches, burgers, and hot dogs.

Allston

Grasshopper ⭐️ – Thanks to Brian for recommending this casual vegan Asian-style restaurant. You’ll recognize the names of the Chinese, Vietnamese, and Japanese dishes on their very broad menu. But they’re heavy on vegetables and feature tofu, seitan, and some plant-based “meats.”

Amesbury

Flatbread Company – This gourmet flatbread pizza chain supports local and organic farming, and is special diet friendly. They offer dairy-free cheese, have vegan pizza on the menu, and can make many of their pizzas dairy free. They also offer a gluten-free vegan pizza crust, and we’ve been told that their regular house dough and most of their toppings are dairy-free. They also have build-your-own salad options.

Amherst

Insomnia Cookies – This sweet chain offers a few flavors of vegan cookies year round, like Birthday Cake and Double Chocolate Chunk. But they also bake up seasonal vegan flavors throughout the year.
The Works Café – Their counter-serve menu offers some dairy-free breakfast items, bowls, salads, sandwiches, and smoothies, either as is, or with a simple special order. They also have an array of bagels that you can order with dairy-free Tofutti cream cheese.

Andover

J.P. Licks ⭐️ – This popular local ice cream chain is all over the greater Boston area, and they offer several dairy-free options. See the Boston listing below for details.
Revitalive Cafe & Juice Bar ⭐️ – Their healthy menu includes smoothies, acai bowls, toasts, paninis, salads, grain bowls, and desserts. They also offer 100% organic, dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan meal plans and juice cleanses.

Arlington

Quebrada Baking Company – Their dairy-free options are limited, but they do offer vegan chocolate cupcakes, chocolate cake, and vanilla or chocolate frosting.
Zhu Vegan Kitchen ⭐️ – They have a broad Asian menu with noodles and various entrees of Thai, Chinese, and Korean influence.

Bedford

Flatbread Company – This gourmet flatbread pizza chain supports local and organic farming, and is special diet friendly. They offer dairy-free cheese, have vegan pizza on the menu, and can make many of their pizzas dairy free. They also offer a gluten-free vegan pizza crust, and we’ve been told that their regular house dough and most of their toppings are dairy-free. They also have build-your-own salad options.

Belmont

Quebrada Baking Company – Their dairy-free options are limited, but they do offer vegan chocolate cupcakes, chocolate cake, and vanilla or chocolate frosting.

Bernardston

Hillside Pizza – Their Hadley location is a bit more vegan friendly, but all three spots, including this one, offer Daiya dairy-free cheese alternative, two dairy-free sauce options, dairy-free crust (regular and wheat), and a good range of toppings. But avoid the gluten-free pizza crust, which is loaded with milk and cheese. They also offer some dairy-free wrap and salad options, and can make take-and-bake pizzas for you.

Beverly

Kim Gregory | Pure Pastry ⭐️ – This shop focuses on organic, local, and fair trade ingredients to make their small batch pastries. They offer vegan muffins and brittle, along with a selection of dairy-free, gluten-free cookies and coffee cake. All items are clearly labeled. They also take custom cake and cupcake orders.
Lolo Poke – At the time of our inquiry, their entire menu was dairy-free, but they said to check in store on the crunchy onion and wasabi pea mix – these can contain dairy depending on the current source. They serve both cooked and raw rice bowls, musubi, and spicy tuna “donuts.”

Billerica

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes – This expanding franchise makes dairy-free burgers with a range of protein, bun, sauce, and topping options. They have a detailed allergen chart to help you order. They also offer vegan, paleo, and gluten-free options.

Boston

Aqua Pazza – The co-owner of this fine restaurant has a family with various allergies and special diet needs. So the staff is reportedly well-versed in accommodating food allergies and in allergen protocols. All of their menu can be made gluten-free and you can easily custom order several dairy-free dishes.
Bartaco – Their allergen menu is so detailed, that it states exactly what in the item contains the allergen. And their dairy-free options are abundant. Most of their tacos, rice bowls, other entrees, and sides are, or can be ordered, dairy-free. But the dessert and kids menus are heavy in dairy.
Beatnic ⭐️ – Formerly known as by Chloe, this plant-based restaurant chain serves a healthy vegan array of burgers, sandwiches, salads, pastas, and smoothies, with pancakes on the weekend. They’re open for lunch, dinner, and dessert, which includes house-made ice cream (also sold by the pint), cookies, cupcakes, and other pastries.
Blackbird Doughnuts – They offer a couple flavors of vegan brioche doughnuts, which rotate monthly. They do contain soy and wheat, and they do specify that they are cooked in shared oil with their other doughnuts.
Blaze Pizza – See our Blaze Pizza Dairy-Free Menu Guide for full details.
Bluestone Lane – This Australian-style cafe chain does a great job in labeling top allergens, and they offer a small selection of dairy-free sandwich and bowl options on their menu, along with a couple vegan items. Their full coffee bar has oat milk and almond milk options, and they sometimes have dairy-free specialty drink promotions.
Boston Kebab House ⭐️ – This Mediterranean restaurant is friendly toward dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan guests with menu labels and a range of options.
Cava – This build-your-own bowl chain offers an allergen chart that’s quite promising for dairy-free guests. All of their proteins, bowl bases, and toppings (aside from cheese) are dairy-free, and they have many dressings and sauces to choose from.
Clover Food Lab ⭐️ – This quick serve spot is more than a vegetarian restaurant. They serve lunch and dinner, offer meal boxes and subscriptions for delivery, and have a CSA farm share. Their menu changes regularly, but they clearly label allergens and much of their menu is dairy free.
Cocobeet ⭐️ – They bottle their own cold-pressed juices, dairy-free mylks, and smoothies, but also serve a completely plant-based menu in their cafe. It includes smoothie bowls, grain bowls, green bowls, toasts, soups, salads, sandwiches, and an array of raw energy bites.
Cornish Pasty Co. – This east coast outpost (the chain is primarily in Arizona) serves a huge menu of authentic British pasties, including several vegan options. The rest of their menu is also generously dotted with vegan and gluten-free labels.
Davios – Thank you to Keira for recommending this Italian steakhouse. “I have a very long relationship with davios, and would recommend them in general for a fab dining experience. With the birth of my dairy allergic son, I’ve had to be super careful about consumption and davios has been incredible. They have a allergy protocol, a manager will deliver your dish personally. They are deeply knowledgeable about their menu and will modify whatever they can to ensure you have a safe and delicious lunch or dinner.”
Dirty Water Dough Co. – Their pizza dough is made with their own Dirty Water IPA, and it is dairy-free (their gluten-free crust is not). They have a vegan cheese pizza right on their menu, and most of their pizzas can be custom ordered dairy free.
Double Zero ⭐️ – Like all Matthew Kenney creations, this restaurant is plant-based. Their menu centers around pizza cooked in a custom built wood burning oven. But they also serve small plates, including house tree-nut cheeses and vegan desserts.
El Pelón Taqueria – They happily welcome dairy-free and gluten-free guests, with dairy-free options for their tacos, burritos, platos, and more.
Emack & Bolio’s – This Boston-based ice creamery churns a handful of vegan flavors made with coconut milk. They include Cappucino Fudge Swirl, Chocolate Pudding, Mint Chocolate Freckle, Raspberry Chocolate Krispy Rice, Goa Mango, and Toasted Coconut. They also offer dairy-free sorbets.
Energize Boston ⭐️ – This dairy-free and mostly vegan cafe (they use honey on some products) is located in the Brighton neighborhood. They serve a full menu of healthy organic salads, toasts, smoothie bowls, and smoothies.
Estragon Tapas Bar – The owner is a Madrid native, lending authentic flare to their plates. In fact, some dishes are from family recipes. They boldly label vegan and gluten-free options on their menus, of which there are many. We’ve been told they’re also well versed for other special diet needs, and have several more “just dairy free” items available.
Far Out – The original home of this New Zealand ice creamery is at the Red Sox stadium. But they’re also opening a brick and mortar shop. They blend your choice of real fruit into a vanilla ice cream base, and have a dairy-free vanilla ice cream base option.
Fire + Ice – A reader named Janet recommended two California locations for dairy-free lunch, dinner, and brunch options. But they recently opened a third location in Boston. It’s a Mongolian BBQ type place, but they offer a global array of flavors. Since you pick your own ingredients, it makes it easy to order without dairy and choose the right sauces. Janet said, “If the grill has already been used or is being used for things that shouldn’t be anywhere near my food, they take mine to the back and cook it in a separate pan and deliver it to my table.”
Flatbread Company – This gourmet flatbread pizza chain supports local and organic farming, and is special diet friendly. They offer dairy-free cheese, have vegan pizza on the menu, and can make many of their pizzas dairy free. They also offer a gluten-free vegan pizza crust, and we’ve been told that their regular house dough and most of their toppings are dairy-free. They also have build-your-own salad options.
Flour Bakery + Cafe ⭐️ – Their savory menu includes a handful of gourmet dairy-free sandwiches and salads. And they usually have a few dairy-free pastries, like vegan muffin tops, macaroons, and meringues. They also bake custom order cakes.
FoMu ⭐️ – At last count, they had two locations in Boston, one on the South End and in the Fenway area. Both are purely vegan ice cream parlors offering unique scoops and an array of desserts – from fresh-baked cookies and magic bars to billowing waffle cones and ice cream cakes.
Georgetown Cupcake – Their is a lot of dairy at this cupcakery, but they offer Vegan Apple Cinnamon or Carrot Cupcakes with dairy-free cream cheese frosting, depending on the day of the week.
GreCo – Valerie says this local chain “is shockingly decent for people who are dairy-free. Their outstanding zucchini chips are dairy-free, and their pitas can almost all be made without dairy.” They offer a classic menu of pitas, plates, salads, and souvlaki.
Honeygrow – This fresh restaurant concept offers several dairy-free stir fries, build-your-own salad with many dairy-free dressing options, and a “honeybar” where you pick your fruit, honey drizzle, and other toppings. They have a great allergen chart available, which breaks down all components for the build-your-own options.
Hummus Republic – Their build-your-own pita, wrap, or bowl menu is filled with dairy-free options. They even offer vegan proteins, and most components are dairy-free (includes hummuses and dressings). They clearly label for vegan and gluten-free guests.
Inna’s Kitchen ⭐️ – This Newton-based kitchen also sells via WhatsGood at the Boston Public Market. They offer homemade to-go meals, baked goods, and frozen entrees, which are kosher, gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free.
Insomnia Cookies – This sweet chain offers a few flavors of vegan cookies year round, like Birthday Cake and Double Chocolate Chunk. But they also bake up seasonal vegan flavors throughout the year.
Intelligentsia – This U.S. coffee chain offers oat milk and almond milk, and usually has a specialty dairy-free drink right on the menu. They also typically have a couple vegan pastry options (not guaranteed, but most locations have a rotating selection) and some vegan pre-packaged food options.
Jennifer Lee’s Bakery ⭐️ – This is a gluten-free, top allergen-free bakery that also shuns coconut and sesame. They offer all types of treats, from cannoli to cookies to cupcakes. They also bake custom order cakes.
J.P. Licks ⭐️ – This popular local ice cream chain does a great job of labeling for dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan customers. They regularly offer some creamy dairy-free flavors, usually made with coconut milk or oat milk. They also offer nuts, coconut, crushed cookies, fruits, and peanut butter sauce as dairy-free toppings, and can whip you up a creamy dairy-free frappe, among other drinks. For milkshakes and coffee drinks, they have almond milk, coconut milk, and soy milk available. They have several locations around the city.
Juice Press ⭐️ – This purely plant-based and dairy-free juice chain blends healthy smoothies and protein shakes with almond milk, offers blue magic and acai bowls, and sells several vegan grab-and-go snacks.
La Colombe – This coffee chain is known for their oatmilk draft lattes, which they also offer on tap. They also usually have some dairy-free baked goodies (some vegan, some with eggs), like quick bread slices and cookies, and biscotti. The options can vary by location, so ask for allergen information at the shop.
Läderach – These Swiss chocolate shops now offer a full dairy-free and vegan line with various dark and cashewmilk chocolate options. The decadent collection includes bars, all types of barks, and some other confections.
Levain Bakery – They bake fresh dairy-free breads, but also offer big, thick, vegan and gluten-free chocolate chip walnut cookies on their daily menu.
Life Alive ⭐️ – This organic vegetarian cafe has several locations in Massachusetts. They clearly label dairy on the menu, and serve several creative vegan dishes. They serve a big selections of greens, grain dishes, soups, smoothies, and other drinks.
Little Miss Cupcape – This really is a conventional bakery, but they bake vegan and gluten-free cupcakes and cakes by special order. And they do have Be Free chocolate chip cookie dough available, which is vegan and gluten-free.
Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar – They’re friendly toward dairy-free and gluten-free guests, but be sure to ask questions on their dairy-free options. They clearly label some items, but some of their tacos are also dairy-free, and additional items can be custom ordered with ease.
Lulu Green ⭐️ – This is a plant-based cafe with juices, smoothies, handhelds, bowls, and an array of sweet treats from their bakery.
Margaritaville – Jimmy Buffett’s signature restaurant chain borrows some allergy-friendly spirit from his younger sister’s restaurant chain, Lulu’s. Their Gulf Coast cuisine includes lots of seafood, some Caribbean flavors, and many American favorites. They don’t have an allergen guide, but their staff is well trained for food allergic guests, and they are able to easily accommodate dairy-free requests.
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes – This expanding franchise makes dairy-free burgers with a range of protein, bun, sauce, and topping options. They have a detailed allergen chart to help you order. They also offer vegan, paleo, and gluten-free options.
Mother Juice ⭐️ – This cafe is dairy-free and mostly vegan (they do use honey in some items, and offer Udi’s gluten-free bread, which contains egg). They serve juices, smoothies, smoothie bowls, toasts, an array of salads, and they offer grab-and-go items including breakfast bowls and healthy gluten-free and vegan baked goodies.
My Thai Vegan Cafe ⭐️ – As the name implies, this Thai restaurant is free of dairy, egg, meat, and seafood, and they serve a very big menu of dishes.
Oakleaf Cakes Bake Shop – Their pastry menu includes daily vegan options, often with muffins, cupcakes, and mini cheesecakes.
PlantPub at Fenway ⭐️ – Burgers, pizzas, bowls, bites, and brews are on tap at this vegan Matthew Kenney restaurant.
Playa Bowls – See our Playa Bowls Dairy-Free Menu Guide for full details.
PLNT Burger ⭐️ – This quick serve vegan burger joint is located inside Whole Foods. Their menu includes a selection of burgers, hot dogs, and fries, along with dairy-free soft serve, oatmilk shakes, and cookies for dessert.
Pokeworks – All of their signature poke bowls, and pretty much all of their menu is dairy-free, including the Dole Whip for dessert! They offer raw, cooked, and vegan proteins.
Red White Buddha Ramen ⭐️ – There’s no need to worry about milk, cream, or butter in any of their soups, since this is a vegan restaurant.
Revolution Health Kitchen ⭐️ – This plant-based cafe focuses on fresh, local cuisine with healthy ingredients. They serve soups, salads, toasts, oatmeal bowls, smoothie bowls, smoothies, and juices.
Rhythm ‘n Wraps ⭐️ – Their vegan comfort food menu includes American classics, like burgers, loaded fries, and Philly cheesesteaks.
Sally’s Sandwiches – They serve Blackbird Doughnuts, including the seasonal vegan varieties (which are fried in shared oil with the non-vegan doughnuts). Several of their sandwiches can be custom ordered without dairy, and they do seem to take cross-contamination and allergy requests seriously in preparation. They also offer a gluten-free wrap.
Stillwater – Their menu includes some dairy-free and vegan “snacks,” salads, and Cuban Black Beans and Rice, where you can opt to add your protein of choice.
Tasty Burger – They offer a dairy-free roll for their burgers, so most of their burgers, without cheese, can be ordered dairy-free. They also have a vegan patty option.
TeaMoji – They offer dairy-free milk for all of their boba milk teas, and even default to dairy-free for some of them. They have oat milk, almond milk, and soy milk, but use caution with their “non dairy” creamer. They also have banh mi, and a couple dairy-free snack items.
The Smoke Shop BBQ – Jessica let us know she has successfully eaten dairy-free at two of their locations, with the same great experience. “Their allergen menu is clear online and they also provide a printed one on request in the restaurant. They also have it as part of their protocol that a manager brings out your dish.”
Thinking Cup ⭐️ – This local coffee house has a dairy-free menu, which includes a small selection of goodies, like Zucchini Bread, Granola, Biscotti, Focaccia Bread, and Chia Seed Pudding. They also have a couple sandwiches that can be ordered dairy free, and offer almond, soy, oat, macadamia, and pistachio milk alternatives for lattes.
Union Square Donuts – They typically have around three vegan donut flavors daily, and offer almond, soy, and oat milks for coffee drinks.

Boxford

Benson’s Homemade Ice Cream – They offer a creamy vegan ice cream line, with flavors like Coffee, Strawberry, Mint Chip, Chocolate Chip, and more. They typically have a couple creamy flavors and dairy-free sorbets daily.

Braintree

Davios – Thank you to Keira for recommending this Italian steakhouse. “I have a very long relationship with davios, and would recommend them in general for a fab dining experience. With the birth of my dairy allergic son, I’ve had to be super careful about consumption and davios has been incredible. They have a allergy protocol, a manager will deliver your dish personally. They are deeply knowledgeable about their menu and will modify whatever they can to ensure you have a safe and delicious lunch or dinner.”
I Love Milkshakes – Their milkshake menu is dairy-full, but they offer a full acai menu with many dairy-free acai bowls, smoothies, and “guilt-free shakes.”
Läderach – These Swiss chocolate shops now offer a full dairy-free and vegan line with various dark and cashewmilk chocolate options. The decadent collection includes bars, all types of barks, and some other confections.

Brewster

Fare and Just Kitchen ⭐️ – Everything they make is vegan, gluten-free, and peanut-free, and available exclusively as takeout. Their menu changes weekly, but includes house-made soups, salads, hot entrees, and an array of smoothies.

Bridgewater

Restoration Coffee – In addition to milk alternatives, this local cafe offers vegan gluten-free donuts, dairy-free gluten-free muffins, vegan cream cheese for bagels, and some other dairy-free eats.

Brookline

Far Out Ice Cream – They swirl New Zealand Style Ice Cream, which is a custom blend of fresh fruit and ice cream. They offer vegan vanilla and chocolate bases as options, along with a handful of fruits and toppings to choose from.
J.P. Licks ⭐️ – This popular local ice cream chain is all over the greater Boston area, and they offer several dairy-free options. See the Boston listing above for details.
Life Alive ⭐️ – This light and airy cafe serves vegetarian food and drinks that are heavy on plants. They clearly label dairy, nuts, and gluten on the menu, and have a big range of vegan menu items. It’s open for lunch and dinner, and they have a full juice and smoothie bar.
Pure Cold Press – You can order fresh-pressed juices, almond milk (or soymilk) smoothies, acai bowls, light breakfasts, sandwiches, wraps, and salads at this California-style, counter-serve spot. They clearly label vegan menu items, and there are quite a few of them since this is a mostly vegetarian establishment.
Stoked Pizza – Thanks to Sarah for this recommendation. This Italian restaurant offers a separate vegan menu and it is quite big. It includes appetizers, salads, and various pizzas. They offer vegan cheese and meats, so you can custom order most of their pizzas without dairy.
The Kosher Wok ⭐️ – Formerly Taam China, this Glatt Kosher restaurant serves both classic and unique Chinese cuisine. Though Chinese restaurants tend to be mostly dairy free, this one doesn’t mess around with dairy at all. Under kosher dietary laws, meat and milk must not be mixed, and shellfish is not eaten, so you won’t even find any crab rangoon on their menu.
Union Square Donuts – They typically have around three vegan donut flavors daily, and offer almond, soy, and oat milks for coffee drinks.
Veggie Crust – This pizzeria and Indian restaurant is vegetarian. Most of their pizza menu is vegan-friendly, and they offer a range of vegan Indian dishes. Gluten-free items are also available, and labeled.
Vittorio’s Grill & Kitchen ⭐️ – This restaurnat is reportedly glatt kosher and dairy-free. They serve a casual menu of burgers, subs, wraps, salads, and a handful of other entrees.
Zhu Vegan Kitchen ⭐️ – They have a broad Asian menu with noodles and various entrees of Thai, Chinese, and Korean influence.

Burlington

Blackbird Cafe – This is a pleasant spot for lunch. They offer a vegan hipster wrap or bowl, and have some additional dairy-free options. For breakfast, custom order burritos and a few other options are available. They also have a full coffee bar with almond and oat milk options and a great selection for syrup flavors.
Blaze Pizza – See our Blaze Pizza Dairy-Free Menu Guide for full details.
Burton’s Grill – This upscale bar and grill boasts classic American dishes with fresh ingredients and a touch of global flair. Year after year, they’re top rated as an allergy-friendly restaurant. They follow strict allergy protocols, have well-trained staff, and even attentive to allergies with their online ordering and takeout.
Clover Food Lab ⭐️ – This quick serve spot is more than a vegetarian restaurant. They serve lunch and dinner, offer meal boxes and subscriptions for delivery, and have a CSA farm share. Their menu changes regularly, but they clearly label allergens and much of their menu is dairy free.
Not Your Average Joe’s – David Crowley of Cooking Chat recommended this cozy, neighborhood-style restaurant chain for food allergy friendliness. “The staff at Not Your Average Joe’s takes a lot of care to get the order straight and work with you to come up with something that can be enjoyed safely.” Their menu is creative and eclectic, with a good handful of dairy-free salads and warm ups. Their Culinary Director says they can also custom prepare sandwiches, burgers, and select steak and seafood dishes without dairy.
Pressed Cafe – Thank you to Emily for sending in this recommendation. They have an extensive vegan menu with smoothies, acai bowls, breakfast items, paninis, protein bowls, and more. Because they offer vegan cheese, many other paninis can be made dairy-free, and they offer some more power bowls that are naturally dairy-free.
Seasons 52 – See our Seasons 52 Dairy-Free Menu Guide for full details.
The Cookie Monstah Bake Shop – Most of their menu is loaded with butter, but they do offer vegan chocolate chip cookies.
Twist Bakery & Cafe ⭐️ – Whether you’re craving breakfast, lunch, or dessert, this gluten-free bakeshop has you covered. They also shun peanuts, tree nuts (except coconut), and soy (except lecithin), and most of their menu is dairy-free or includes a dairy alternative option. They serve all types of hot and cold drinks (oat and coconut milks available), griddle cakes, sandwiches, salads, burgers, and more, and have a big array of pies, cookies, cupcakes, muffins … I could go on. They also bake custom desserts.

Cambridge

Blackbird Doughnuts – They offer a couple flavors of vegan brioche doughnuts, which rotate monthly. They do contain soy and wheat, and they do specify that they are cooked in shared oil with their other doughnuts.
Blaze Pizza – See our Blaze Pizza Dairy-Free Menu Guide for full details.
Bluestone Lane – This Australian-style cafe chain does a great job in labeling top allergens, and they offer a small selection of dairy-free sandwich and bowl options on their menu, along with a couple vegan items. Their full coffee bar has oat milk and almond milk options, and they sometimes have dairy-free specialty drink promotions.
Cava – This build-your-own bowl chain offers an allergen chart that’s quite promising for dairy-free guests. All of their proteins, bowl bases, and toppings (aside from cheese) are dairy-free, and they have many dressings and sauces to choose from.
Clover Food Lab ⭐️ – This quick serve spot is more than a vegetarian restaurant. They serve lunch and dinner, offer meal boxes and subscriptions for delivery, and have a CSA farm share. Their menu changes regularly, but they clearly label allergens and much of their menu is dairy free.
Donut Villa Diner – They have a whole vegan menu of options, including pancakes, waffles, “chicken” and waffles, sandwiches, scrambles, mac and cheese, and more. Additional menu items can be ordered dairy free.
Flour Bakery + Cafe ⭐️ – Their savory menu includes a handful of gourmet dairy-free sandwiches and salads. And they usually have a few dairy-free pastries, like vegan muffin tops, macaroons, and meringues. They also bake custom order cakes.
Insomnia Cookies – This sweet chain offers a few flavors of vegan cookies year round, like Birthday Cake and Double Chocolate Chunk. But they also bake up seasonal vegan flavors throughout the year.
J.P. Licks ⭐️ – This popular local ice cream chain is all over the greater Boston area, and they offer several dairy-free options. See the Boston listing above for details.
Life Alive ⭐️ – This casual, counter-serve cafe has a funky vibe, and a completely vegetarian menu. Labels for dairy, nuts, and gluten are clear on their menus, and they offer a big vegan selection. All of their juices, smoothies, lattes, and acai bowls are listed as dairy free, and they serve several dairy-free and vegan salads, wraps, bowls, and soups for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Más Veggies Vegan Taqueria ⭐️ – This all-vegan taco chain offers tacos, burritos, bowls, nachos, and taco salads with a modern plant-based spin. They’re available at Veggie Grill locations.
Mother Juice ⭐️ – This cafe is dairy-free and mostly vegan (they do use honey in some items, and offer Udi’s gluten-free bread, which contains egg). They serve juices, smoothies, smoothie bowls, toasts, an array of salads, and they offer grab-and-go items including breakfast bowls and healthy gluten-free and vegan baked goodies.
New City Microcreamery ⭐️ – This place isn’t cheap, but for a dairy-free ice cream outing, it can be worth it. They have a daily menu of dairy-free and vegan flavors, that usually includes several coconut milk-based options. You can order your scoops in a cup or on a sugar cones (not waffle), with sprinkles, golden nuggets, or a few other toppings. They also take custom ice cream cake orders that can be made dairy-free, vegan, or for other special diet needs. Oat milk, almond milk, soy milk, and several dairy-free syrups are also available for milkshakes and coffee drinks.
Pagu – Thanks to Valerie for this recommendation. “They deserve great press for their dairy-free options. A significant portion of their menu is dairy free (including their fantastic chocolate cake for dessert!), and they are excellent when you phone them to place an order in advance.” They serve an innovative fusion dinner menu with Japanese, American, and Spanish influences. They also have a market of goods on site.
Playa Bowls – See our Playa Bowls Dairy-Free Menu Guide for full details.
PlantPub ⭐️ – Burgers, pizzas, bowls, bites, and brews are on tap at this vegan Matthew Kenney restaurant.
Pokeworks – All of their signature poke bowls, and pretty much all of their menu is dairy-free, including the Dole Whip for dessert! They offer raw, cooked, and vegan proteins.
Puritan & Company – This fine dining spot reportedly accommodates dairy-free guests with ease, and the kitchen maintains an allergen chart of the current menu to help with ordering.
Russell House Tavern – They label their menu for dairy-free and gluten-free guests. The dairy-free “as is” options include some gems, like fish & chips, confit chicken wings, and crispy brussels sprouts. But they also have several more items they can make dairy-free – just ask. They serve brunch and dinner.
Sofra Bakery & Cafe ⭐️ – Their online menu is labeled for dairy-free and gluten-free customers, and it includes a good range of dairy-free options, including moussaka made with cashew mornay. In store, they also label their items for vegan guests. They also have a few dairy-free treats, like halva and molasses cookies, and they sell local provisions.
Stoked Pizza – Thanks to Sarah for this recommendation. This Italian restaurant offers a separate vegan menu and it is quite big. It includes appetizers, salads, and various pizzas. They offer vegan cheese and meats, so you can custom order most of their pizzas without dairy.
Tasty Burger – They offer a dairy-free roll for their burgers, so most of their burgers, without cheese, can be ordered dairy-free. They also have a vegan patty option.
The Smoke Shop BBQ – Jessica let us know she has successfully eaten dairy-free at two of their locations, with the same great experience. “Their allergen menu is clear online and they also provide a printed one on request in the restaurant. They also have it as part of their protocol that a manager brings out your dish.”
Veggie Galaxy ⭐️ – This out-of-this-world, from-scratch diner is completely vegetarian, and everything on their menu can be made vegan – from the stuffed French Toast to the Loaded Mac & Cheese to the Sundaes with hot fudge and whip topping. It’s also a great option if you are dairy-free, but eat eggs, since they do offer omelets and scrambles. You can stop by for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, or just to pick up some treats from the full vegan bakery they have on site.
Veggie Grill ⭐️ – This vegan fast-casual restaurant chain serves burgers, sandwiches, bowls, salads, and plant-based variations on popular dishes. Their selection ranges from fresh and healthy to comfort food. They also have a menu of desserts.
Violette Gluten Free Bakery ⭐️ – Their dairy-free menu is quite sizable, with an array of cookies, cupcakes, cakes, dessert bars, muffins, cinnamon buns, and other pastries.

Charlestown

Emack & Bolio’s – This Boston-based ice creamery churns a handful of vegan flavors made with coconut milk. They include Cappucino Fudge Swirl, Chocolate Pudding, Mint Chocolate Freckle, Raspberry Chocolate Krispy Rice, Goa Mango, and Toasted Coconut. They also offer dairy-free sorbets.

Chatham

Emack & Bolio’s – This Boston-based ice creamery churns a handful of vegan flavors made with coconut milk. They include Cappucino Fudge Swirl, Chocolate Pudding, Mint Chocolate Freckle, Raspberry Chocolate Krispy Rice, Goa Mango, and Toasted Coconut. They also offer dairy-free sorbets.
Mac’s Chatham Fish & Lobster – The owner has celiac disease, so their huge menu is gluten-free or gluten-free optional (they do offer regular bread for sandwiches), and they have many dairy-free options. We’ve heard all fried items are even made without dairy.

Chelmsford

Moonstones ⭐️ – The elevated cuisine at this upscale eatery has a menu littered with labels for dairy-free and gluten-free diners. (They also label for vegan, but the options are sparse.) The dairy-free options include a good handful of small plates and large plates with Asian and French influences.
Sully’s Ice Cream Stand – They offer 100 flavors, including a few sorbets and four creamy dairy-free flavors: vanilla, chocolate, Oreo, and coffee.

Chestnut Hill

Cheryl Ann’s Bakery ⭐️ – Everything is dairy-free at this kosher pareve bakery. They bake breads, turnovers, pies, muffins, cakes, and more.
Juice Press ⭐️ – This purely plant-based and dairy-free juice chain blends healthy smoothies and protein shakes with almond milk, offers blue magic and acai bowls, and sells several vegan grab-and-go snacks.
Seasons 52 – See our Seasons 52 Dairy-Free Menu Guide for full details.

Danvers

The Cookie Monstah Bake Shop – Most of their menu is loaded with butter, but they do offer vegan chocolate chip cookies.

Dartmouth

Planit Eats ⭐️ – They offer grab-and-go meals and snacks, meal delivery, and subscription services, all of which are dairy-free and gluten-free.

Dedham

Cava – This build-your-own bowl chain offers an allergen chart that’s quite promising for dairy-free guests. All of their proteins, bowl bases, and toppings (aside from cheese) are dairy-free, and they have many dressings and sauces to choose from.
Harrows Chicken Pies – As the name implies, they make chicken pies, with or without vegetables, in various sizes. You can walk in and pick up a take and bake, because they are dairy free! But when they bake them in store, they brush milk on the crust. So either bake at home, or request no milk if ordering a cooked pie.
J.P. Licks ⭐️ – This popular local ice cream chain is all over the greater Boston area, and they offer several dairy-free options. See the Boston listing above for details.
Ron’s Gourmet Ice Cream – This is a traditional ice creamery, but they also scoop a couple dairy-free coconut milk ice cream flavors daily. We’ve heard rumor of peanut butter cup and Oreo flavors.

Deerfield

Hillside Pizza – If you’re craving a cheesy pizza, this is a good spot. They offer Daiya dairy-free cheese alternative, two dairy-free and vegan sauce options, regular and wheat crust made without dairy-free, and a plethora of toppings. But avoid the gluten-free pizza crust, which is loaded with milk and cheese. Several of their wraps can also be made dairy-free, and their garden salad and curry chicken salad have no dairy added.

Dennis Port

Rory’s Market & Kitchen – The grocery side is filled with dairy alternatives and dairy-free brands, while the “kitchen” side caters to all types of special diet needs. They have smoothies, sandwiches, salads, wraps, and more, with dairy-free and vegan items woven throughout. They even offer vegan cheese on some items.

East Bridgewater

Restoration Coffee – In addition to milk alternatives, this local cafe offers vegan gluten-free donuts, dairy-free gluten-free muffins, vegan cream cheese for bagels, and some other dairy-free eats.

East Falmouth

The Buffalo Jump – Their lunch menu includes unique vegan sandwiches, and a dairy-free option, with some others that can be ordered without dairy. They also serve some light vegan bites. They’re only open midday, four days per week.

Easthampton

Tandem Bagel Co. – Not only do they offer vegan cream cheese alternative, they also have vegan cheddar available for creating your own dairy-free bagel sandwich or wrap. Beyond cheese alternatives, they have house-made hummus, natural peanut butter, avocado, honey, and strawberry jam for spreads.

Edgartown

Blackbird Cafe – This is a pleasant spot for lunch. They offer a vegan hipster wrap or bowl, and have some additional dairy-free options. For breakfast, custom order burritos and a few other options are available. They also have a full coffee bar with almond and oat milk options and a great selection for syrup flavors.

Fairhaven

Planit Eats ⭐️ – They offer grab-and-go meals and snacks, meal delivery, and subscription services, all of which are dairy-free and gluten-free.

Fall River

Caravela Restaurant – Elizabeth recommended this restaurant and said their “steak sandwich is dairy free as-is” and “bread does not have milk.”
Duke’s Bakery ⭐️ – On the bakery side, they have a separate dairy-free muffin case and offer dairy-free savory bread. On the cafe side, they have dairy-free (and gluten-free) burgers, pizzas (with two dairy-free cheese options!), and more.
Juiced Cafe – They offer a big selection of dairy-free smoothies and acai bowl, plus custom wraps, salads, bowls, and sometimes treats.
Pink Bean Coffee – Elizabeth recommended this restaurant and let us know they have a “signature coffee drink that they make vegan.” They also offer some dairy-free smoothies and a couple lunch menu options. Additional options can be custom ordered for both dairy-free and vegan guests.
Sweet Rose Cafe ⭐️ – Thanks to Elizabeth for recommending this vegan cafe. They’re a midday cafe serving casual breakfast, sandwiches, paninis, salads, bowls, and smoothies.

Feeding Hills

JJ’s Soft Serve – They offer Silk dairy-free almond milk soft serve in chocolate and vanilla and can customize it with one of their 54 soft serve flavor extracts. Slushes, Italian ice, and custom fruit smoothies are also available.

Florence

Tandem Bagel Co. – Not only do they offer vegan cream cheese alternative, they also have vegan cheddar available for creating your own dairy-free bagel sandwich or wrap. Beyond cheese alternatives, they have house-made hummus, natural peanut butter, avocado, honey, and strawberry jam for spreads.
Wild Chestnut Cafe ⭐️ – This all vegan restaurant and bakery is in the space of a former vegan restaurant and bakery, Cafe Evolution. They offer a light coffeehouse type menu and still have baked goodies and treats.

Foxborough

Baskin Robbins – See our Baskin Robbins Dairy-Free Menu Guide for full details.
Davios – Thank you to Keira for recommending this Italian steakhouse. “I have a very long relationship with davios, and would recommend them in general for a fab dining experience. With the birth of my dairy allergic son, I’ve had to be super careful about consumption and davios has been incredible. They have a allergy protocol, a manager will deliver your dish personally. They are deeply knowledgeable about their menu and will modify whatever they can to ensure you have a safe and delicious lunch or dinner.”

Framingham

Burton’s Grill – This upscale bar and grill boasts classic American dishes with fresh ingredients and a touch of global flair. Year after year, they’re top rated as an allergy-friendly restaurant. They follow strict allergy protocols, have well-trained staff, and even attentive to allergies with their online ordering and takeout.

Franklin

Pokemoto ⭐️ – Enjoy their poke bowls with a range of dairy-free sauces, and get dairy-free Dole Whip for dessert!

Georgetown

Flatbread Company – This gourmet flatbread pizza chain supports local and organic farming, and is special diet friendly. They offer dairy-free cheese, have vegan pizza on the menu, and can make many of their pizzas dairy free. They also offer a gluten-free vegan pizza crust, and we’ve been told that their regular house dough and most of their toppings are dairy-free. They also have build-your-own salad options.

Great Barrington

Great Barrington Bagel Company – They offer a classic array of dairy-free bagels, two types of vegan Tofutti cream cheese spreads, and both breakfast and lunch bagel sandwiches that can be custom ordered without dairy.

Groton

Blackbird Cafe – This is a pleasant spot for lunch. They offer a vegan hipster wrap or bowl, and have some additional dairy-free options. For breakfast, custom order burritos and a few other options are available. They also have a full coffee bar with almond and oat milk options and a great selection for syrup flavors.

Hadley

Hillside Pizza – They offer Daiya dairy-free cheese alternative (for an extra charge). Their regular and wheat crust our dairy-free, but avoid the gluten-free pizza crust, which is loaded with milk and cheese. Their classic tomato sauce and olive oil and garlic sauce are listed as dairy-free, and they have a big array of vegetables, meats, and tempeh bacon for dairy-free toppings. This location also has several sandwiches that can be made dairy-free and even gluten-free (they use Canyon Bakehouse bread for gluten-free). And their garden salad and curry chicken salad are dairy free. Their menu is also filled with vegan options.
Tandem Bagel Co. – Not only do they offer vegan cream cheese alternative, they also have vegan cheddar available for creating your own dairy-free bagel sandwich or wrap. Beyond cheese alternatives, they have house-made hummus, natural peanut butter, avocado, honey, and strawberry jam for spreads.
Wildwood Barbeque ⭐️ – They offer a special diet menu that caters to dairy-free, egg-free, and gluten-free guests. The dairy-free options include a range of sandwiches, meats, sides, and custom order tips.

Hanover

Good Health Natural Foods – Bridget recommended this local store. “They have great dairy free selections and all the employees are really helpful! They know that foods that contain casein aren’t safe.” They focus on supplements, organic produce, and they have a good selection of special diet pantry and snack items.

Harwich

Sweet Izzy’s ⭐️ – Located in the Harwich Port area, this seasonal spot (open spring and summer) is dairy-free, and serves a wonderful selection of ice cream and coffee drinks. Meghan wrote in to tell us about it. “They have a variety of hard ice cream as well as 2-3 flavors of soft serve and a huge variety of toppings.”

Haverhill

Barrio ⭐️ – Thanks to Brianna for this recommendation! This is a very friendly restaurant for dairy-free guests. Items that contain dairy are clearly marked, and that leaves a lot of build-your-own taco options. They also offer chips and several types of guacamole or salsas. Menu items are marked for gluten-free and vegan guests, too. Finally, you mark your own order on their paper menu – this makes it easier to ensure your needs are fully communicated.

Hingham

Burton’s Grill – This upscale bar and grill boasts classic American dishes with fresh ingredients and a touch of global flair. Year after year, they’re top rated as an allergy-friendly restaurant. They follow strict allergy protocols, have well-trained staff, and even attentive to allergies with their online ordering and takeout.
Cava – This build-your-own bowl chain offers an allergen chart that’s quite promising for dairy-free guests. All of their proteins, bowl bases, and toppings (aside from cheese) are dairy-free, and they have many dressings and sauces to choose from.

Hudson

Flatbread Company – This gourmet flatbread pizza chain supports local and organic farming, and is special diet friendly. They offer dairy-free cheese, have vegan pizza on the menu, and can make many of their pizzas dairy free. They also offer a gluten-free vegan pizza crust, and we’ve been told that their regular house dough and most of their toppings are dairy-free. They also have build-your-own salad options.
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes – This expanding franchise makes dairy-free burgers with a range of protein, bun, sauce, and topping options. They have a detailed allergen chart to help you order. They also offer vegan, paleo, and gluten-free options.
New City Microcreamery ⭐️ – They take special diets seriously at this modern ice cream parlor. Their daily list of dairy-free and vegan ice cream flavors usually includes a half dozen creamy options, and they have vegan, gluten, and top allergen information for everything else on the menu, right down to their sundae and coffee syrups. They have dairy-free sugar cones, several vegan toppings, and oat, almond, and soy milk for making milkshakes and coffee drinks.

Hyannis

Katie’s Homemade Ice Cream – This seasonal shop is open from early spring through the end of September, but they close up shop for fall and winter. When open, they usually have at least one hand-crafted dairy-free and vegan creamy flavor, along with some sorbet options. They also offer vegan chocolate magic shell made with coconut oil.
Little Miss Cupcape – This really is a conventional bakery, but they bake vegan and gluten-free cupcakes and cakes by special order. And they do have Be Free chocolate chip cookie dough available, which is vegan and gluten-free.
Not Your Average Joe’s – David Crowley of Cooking Chat recommended this cozy, neighborhood-style restaurant chain for food allergy friendliness. “The staff at Not Your Average Joe’s takes a lot of care to get the order straight and work with you to come up with something that can be enjoyed safely.” Their menu is creative and eclectic, with a good handful of dairy-free salads and warm ups. Their Culinary Director says they can also custom prepare sandwiches, burgers, and select steak and seafood dishes without dairy.

Hyde Park

Ron’s Gourmet Ice Cream – This is a traditional ice creamery, but they also scoop a couple dairy-free coconut milk ice cream flavors daily. We’ve heard rumor of peanut butter cup and Oreo flavors.

Jamaica Plain

Fiore’s Bakery – Their menu is filled with vegan goodies, from cinnamon buns to scones to various cakes. They also have dairy-free smoothies, and a big menu of vegan sandwiches, complete with cashew cheese. Additional sandwiches can be ordered dairy-free.

Lexington

Baskin Robbins – See our Baskin Robbins Dairy-Free Menu Guide for full details.

Lowell

Life Alive – This cozy cafe opens in the late morning, and serves healthy vegetarian food and drinks all day. Unlike most of their other locations, dairy isn’t as clearly labeled on the menus, but they still have tons of dairy-free and vegan options. All of their smoothies, juices, and lattes are made without dairy, and they serve many vegan wraps, bowls, salads, and other casual entrees.

Ludlow

Randall’s Farm – This is a great place to find local goods, farm-fresh produce, and special diet options. They have a gluten-free section in store, and carry a lot of allergy-friendly brands. In their deli, they use Boar’s Head meats for sandwiches, and house-make their deli salads. They also make their own ice creams, which often includes a creamy vegan flavor or two, and sorbet.

Lynnfield

Davios – Thank you to Keira for recommending this Italian steakhouse. “I have a very long relationship with davios, and would recommend them in general for a fab dining experience. With the birth of my dairy allergic son, I’ve had to be super careful about consumption and davios has been incredible. They have a allergy protocol, a manager will deliver your dish personally. They are deeply knowledgeable about their menu and will modify whatever they can to ensure you have a safe and delicious lunch or dinner.”
J.P. Licks ⭐️ – This popular local ice cream chain is all over the greater Boston area, and they offer several dairy-free options. See the Boston listing above for details.

Malden

Donut Villa Diner – They have a whole vegan menu of options, including pancakes, waffles, “chicken” and waffles, sandwiches, scrambles, mac and cheese, and more. Additional menu items can be ordered dairy free.

Mansfield

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes – This expanding franchise makes dairy-free burgers with a range of protein, bun, sauce, and topping options. They have a detailed allergen chart to help you order. They also offer vegan, paleo, and gluten-free options.
Providence Bagel – This small local chain of bagel shops offers vegan cream cheese, and most of their bagel sandwich menu can be ordered dairy free.

Marlborough

Atlantic Poké ⭐️ – We contacted this local restaurant, and they told us “there is no dairy on our menu.” They also label their sauces with vegan and gluten-free options, and offer raw tuna, raw salmon, shrimp, chicken and organic vegan tofu for proteins.
ProteinHouse – They offer a range of protein-packed breakfasts, salads, bowls, burgers, and wraps with several dairy-free options, and a vegan option in each category. They even have vegan protein pancakes. They offer vegan protein, and can make a select group of smoothies dairy-free, but keep in mind, they use a lot of whey in their blenders (including to make their acai bowls).

Marshfield

Pelican’s SnoBalls – This sweet chain makes New Orleans style shaved ice. And according to the company, their flavor syrups are all made without top allergens. Just skip the cream snowcap or ask if they have dairy-free coconut cream available.

Mashpee

Emack & Bolio’s – This Boston-based ice creamery churns a handful of vegan flavors made with coconut milk. They include Cappucino Fudge Swirl, Chocolate Pudding, Mint Chocolate Freckle, Raspberry Chocolate Krispy Rice, Goa Mango, and Toasted Coconut. They also offer dairy-free sorbets.
Rory’s Market & Kitchen – The grocery side is filled with dairy alternatives and dairy-free brands, while the “kitchen” side caters to all types of special diet needs. They have smoothies, sandwiches, salads, wraps, and more, with dairy-free and vegan items woven throughout. They even offer vegan cheese on some items.
White Lion Baking Company ⭐️ – This is a gluten-free bakery with a big menu of dairy-free goodies. They also have many paleo and vegan options.

Medford

Harrows Chicken Pies – Yes, their unbaked chicken pies of all sizes really are dairy-free (we’ve heard egg-free and nut-free, too). If you ask them to bake it for you, ask them to skip brushing milk on the crust.

Medway

T.C. Scoops – All of their Scoop Dogs are made with Boar’s Head hot dogs and are dairy-free, and they have a gluten-free bun option. They also offer FoMu vegan ice cream in several flavors.

Methuen

Harrows Chicken Pies – Their popular chicken pies are sold as take-and-bakes that you can walk in and buy at any time. They’re dairy-free as is, both with and without vegetables. They can bake the pies for you, but they do brush milk on before baking unless you request “no milk.”
Not Your Average Joe’s – David Crowley of Cooking Chat recommended this cozy, neighborhood-style restaurant chain for food allergy friendliness. “The staff at Not Your Average Joe’s takes a lot of care to get the order straight and work with you to come up with something that can be enjoyed safely.” Their menu is creative and eclectic, with a good handful of dairy-free salads and warm ups. Their Culinary Director says they can also custom prepare sandwiches, burgers, and select steak and seafood dishes without dairy.

Milford

Milford Pizza Palace – They have several vegan pizzas on their menu, complete with faux meats, and can make almost any pizza dairy-free with Follow Your Heart mozzarella shreds. They also offer gluten-free, dairy-free pizza crust.

Millis

Twist Bakery & Cafe ⭐️ – This enticing shop is free from gluten, peanuts, tree nuts (except coconut), and soy (except soy lecithin), and most of their items are free from dairy or have a dairy-free option. They offer Daiya cheese alternative, oat milk, coconut milk, and coconut whipped cream as menu options. They also clearly label egg-free and vegan choices. Their menu includes a big selection of sweet and savory baked goods, full desserts, breakfast dishes, and lunches. They do take custom cake orders.

Nashua

Pressed Cafe – Thank you to Emily for sending in this recommendation. They have an extensive vegan menu with smoothies, acai bowls, breakfast items, paninis, protein bowls, and more. Because they offer vegan cheese, many other paninis can be made dairy-free, and they offer some more power bowls that are naturally dairy-free.

Natick

I Love Milkshakes – Their milkshake menu is dairy-full, but they offer a full acai menu with many dairy-free acai bowls, smoothies, and “guilt-free shakes.”
Läderach – These Swiss chocolate shops now offer a full dairy-free and vegan line with various dark and cashewmilk chocolate options. The decadent collection includes bars, all types of barks, and some other confections.

Needham

The Cookie Monstah Bake Shop – Most of their menu is loaded with butter, but they do offer vegan chocolate chip cookies.
Treat Cupcake Bar – This cupcakery bakes “regular” cupcakes, but they also have daily “allergy-friendly” cupcakes available that are gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, and soy-free and made without nuts. Which flavors are baked and ready to purchase can rotate daily. But they offer over a dozen different allergy-friendly flavors that can be custom ordered as cupcakes or full-size cakes. They reportedly use separate equipment to make their allergy-friendly line.

New Bedford

Planit Eats ⭐️ – They offer grab-and-go meals and snacks, meal delivery, and subscription services, all of which are dairy-free and gluten-free.

Newburyport

Lolo Poke – At the time of our inquiry, their entire menu was dairy-free, but they said to check in store on the crunchy onion and wasabi pea mix – these can contain dairy depending on the current source. They serve both cooked and raw rice bowls, musubi, and spicy tuna “donuts.”
Revitalive Cafe & Juice Bar ⭐️ – Their healthy menu includes smoothies, acai bowls, toasts, paninis, salads, grain bowls, and desserts. They also offer 100% organic, dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan meal plans and juice cleanses.

Newton

Blackbird Doughnuts – They offer a couple flavors of vegan brioche doughnuts, which rotate monthly. They do contain soy and wheat, and they do specify that they are cooked in shared oil with their other doughnuts.
Blacker’s Bakeshop ⭐️ – You won’t want to miss this kosher pareve bakery. Everything they make, from croissants to Boston cream pie, is dairy-free and nut-free. They have an expansive sweet and savory menu, which includes several egg-free and vegan options (even challah!). You can also order custom cakes and other desserts for any occasion.
Clover Food Lab ⭐️ – This quick serve spot is more than a vegetarian restaurant. They serve lunch and dinner, offer meal boxes and subscriptions for delivery, and have a CSA farm share. Their menu changes regularly, but they clearly label allergens and much of their menu is dairy free.
Inna’s Kitchen Culinaria ⭐️ – They offer homemade to-go meals, baked goods, and frozen entrees, which are produced in a kosher pareve certified and dedicated gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free space. They offer vegan, vegetarian, and pescatarian dishes.
J.P. Licks ⭐️ – This popular local ice cream chain is all over the greater Boston area, and they offer several dairy-free options. See the Boston listing above for details.

Newton Highlands

Walnut Grille – It’s a vegetarian restaurant, but their broad lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch menus are heavily vegan, and have vegan options for just about everything. Gluten-free and soy-free options are also generously labeled. And they bake custom vegan cakes for birthdays, weddings, and other special occasions.

Norfolk

Baskin Robbins – See our Baskin Robbins Dairy-Free Menu Guide for full details.

Northampton

Bela – This little vegetarian restaurant has a petite menu to match, but it’s big on local and organic foods. They have a fixed daily menu for lunch and dinner with a ‘no substitutions’ policy, but it’s mostly vegan. The owner also bakes a big range of cakes, pies, and cookies (mostly vegan), and churns several flavors of dairy-free ice cream.
Herrell’s ⭐️ – They make their own line of dairy-free oat milk ice cream called No Moo. They carry at least a couple flavors daily, with options like vanilla, chocolate peanut butter, cookies n cream, and coffee marshmallow swirl (not vegan). They also bake No Moo Cookies, offer No Moo Fudge for sundaes, and are transparent with allergy information.
Hot Head Burritos – Build your own dairy-free burrito, bowl, or tacos with their easy to follow allergen chart. They have abundant dairy-free options, including most proteins, bases, and toppings. But use caution; there are a few dairy surprises, like their fish, house sauce, and one of their salsas. But, at last check, the churros were made without milk!
India House – This North Indian restaurant is friendly toward dairy-free diners. They can make most of their curries dairy-free with a coconut milk swap, and offer several vegan dishes on their vegetarian menu.
Nourish Wellness Cafe ⭐️ – Their healthy menu includes wellness bowls and rolls, toasts with avocado or cashew cheese and other toppings, juices, smoothies, soups, coffee drinks, and other house-made grab-and-go items. The entire menu can be ordered dairy-free and most items are vegan-friendly.
Paul and Elizabeth’s – Debbie recommended this restaurant, which has a heavy macrobiotic focus. They serve a fresh array of fish and vegetarian dishes, many with a Japanese flair. Much of the menu is dairy-free, they have some vegan options, and the servers are helpful with special dietary choices. They also offer a dairy-free dessert! Hannah commented to add, “Their fried food is done in a tempura-style batter that is DF, and so is their fish chowder and their flourless chocolate cake. I’ve been there many times.”
Pokemoto ⭐️ – Enjoy their poke bowls with a range of dairy-free sauces, and get dairy-free Dole Whip for dessert!
Tandem Bagel Co. – Not only do they offer vegan cream cheese alternative, they also have vegan cheddar available for creating your own dairy-free bagel sandwich or wrap. Beyond cheese alternatives, they have house-made hummus, natural peanut butter, avocado, honey, and strawberry jam for spreads.
The Roost – Thanks to Beth for letting us know about this cafe. They have a full deli and bakery, with many dairy-free and vegan options. They have breakfast, lunch, and dessert options daily.

North Andover

Burton’s Grill – This upscale bar and grill boasts classic American dishes with fresh ingredients and a touch of global flair. Year after year, they’re top rated as an allergy-friendly restaurant. They follow strict allergy protocols, have well-trained staff, and even attentive to allergies with their online ordering and takeout.

North Attleborough

Pokemoto ⭐️ – Enjoy their poke bowls with a range of dairy-free sauces, and get dairy-free Dole Whip for dessert!

Northborough

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes – This expanding franchise makes dairy-free burgers with a range of protein, bun, sauce, and topping options. They have a detailed allergen chart to help you order. They also offer vegan, paleo, and gluten-free options.
Planit Eats ⭐️ – They offer grab-and-go meals and snacks, meal delivery, and subscription services, all of which are dairy-free and gluten-free.

North Truro

Chequessett Chocolate – Their hand-crafted chocolate selection includes many vegan dark chocolate bars, chocolate-covered items, and drinking chocolate. They also have a coffee bar with milk alternatives available, and they make a dairy-free Mexican style drinking chocolate.
High Tide Kitchen – Their ice cream and smoothie food truck is located in front of Chequessett Chocolate. They offer a couple vegan and gluten-free ice cream flavors (at last check, Vanilla and Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl), and can also blend you a fruity dairy-free smoothie. This is a seasonal location.

Norwell

Not Your Average Joe’s – David Crowley of Cooking Chat recommended this cozy, neighborhood-style restaurant chain for food allergy friendliness. “The staff at Not Your Average Joe’s takes a lot of care to get the order straight and work with you to come up with something that can be enjoyed safely.” Their menu is creative and eclectic, with a good handful of dairy-free salads and warm ups. Their Culinary Director says they can also custom prepare sandwiches, burgers, and select steak and seafood dishes without dairy.

Oak Bluffs

Juice by the Sea ⭐️ – This is a raw juice bar and plant-based cafe that serves a creative selection of sweets and savories.
Nauti Cow – This nitrogen ice creamery offers a vegan coconut milk base with various flavor options. They also have dairy-free milk for shakes.

Orleans

Emack & Bolio’s – This Boston-based ice creamery churns a handful of vegan flavors made with coconut milk. They include Cappucino Fudge Swirl, Chocolate Pudding, Mint Chocolate Freckle, Raspberry Chocolate Krispy Rice, Goa Mango, and Toasted Coconut. They also offer dairy-free sorbets.
Ice Cream Cafe – Unlike many other ice cream shops in this area, this one is open year round. They also swirl vegan soft serve (vanilla, chocolate, or twist), and have dairy-free scoops available in several creamy coconut- or soy-based flavors, along with some sorbets. We’ve been told they have vegan hot fudge, too. But check ahead on what’s available for the day.
Viv’s Kitchen & Juice Bar ⭐️ – Thanks to Jamie for this recommendation. “They clearly have their vegan menu items labeled and are all very tasty. My fave is the vegan marmitas.” They also label for dairy-free and gluten-free guests, and have a good amount of options. They serve breakfast, lunch, smoothies, acai bowls, and have a full coffee bar complete with vegan hot chocolate and mochas topped with coconut whip.

Peabody

I Love Milkshakes – Their milkshake menu is dairy-full, but they offer a full acai menu with many dairy-free acai bowls, smoothies, and “guilt-free shakes.”
Not Your Average Joe’s – David Crowley of Cooking Chat recommended this cozy, neighborhood-style restaurant chain for food allergy friendliness. “The staff at Not Your Average Joe’s takes a lot of care to get the order straight and work with you to come up with something that can be enjoyed safely.” Their menu is creative and eclectic, with a good handful of dairy-free salads and warm ups. Their Culinary Director says they can also custom prepare sandwiches, burgers, and select steak and seafood dishes without dairy.

Pembroke

Juice Station ⭐️ – Thanks to Chrissy for recommending this vegan shop. “Fresh juices, smoothies, açaí bowls, and locally homemade vegan food options ready to go, including salads, meals, energy balls/bar, rolls, mousse, and more.”

Pittsfield

Ayelada – This local froyo shop has a small rotating selection of flavors, which almost always includes a dairy-free and vegan option. They offer fruity and creamy dairy-free flavors, including options like Girl Scout thin mint cookie, peanut butter oreo, brownie, and carrot cake.
Sibaritas – Thanks to Jessica for letting us know about this “unassuming Italian place with delicious, fresh homemade pasta and dairy-free options clearly labeled on the menu, option to swap in dairy free cheese.”
The Spot on Tyler – They offer an impressive menu of dairy-free smoothies and acai bowls, along with vegan waffles and their own house “Bear Butter” on apples, bagels, or bread, which is a superfood vegan protein almond butter.
Thrive Diner ⭐️ – Jessica says this is a “vegan restaurant that even my carnivore husband agrees is the best spot in town. The whole place is dairy free including the fabulous desserts. Faves include the vegan reuben, the buffalo cauliflower, and allll the desserts.”

Plymouth

Café Create A Cake ⭐️ – This is a home-based bakery that offers a range of allergy-friendly, made-to-suit, treats, from doughnuts to cake jars to wedding cakes.
Sweet Sense Gluten Free – They are 100% gluten-free, but do use dairy in many products. Nevertheless, they offer some dairy-free and vegan cupcakes, cakes, and breads, and bake custom order cakes.

Quincy

Babycakes – They have a nice little vegan menu of cookies, cupcakes, and gluten-free cupcakes. They also bake custom order vegan cakes.

Randolph

Not Your Average Joe’s – David Crowley of Cooking Chat recommended this cozy, neighborhood-style restaurant chain for food allergy friendliness. “The staff at Not Your Average Joe’s takes a lot of care to get the order straight and work with you to come up with something that can be enjoyed safely.” Their menu is creative and eclectic, with a good handful of dairy-free salads and warm ups. Their Culinary Director says they can also custom prepare sandwiches, burgers, and select steak and seafood dishes without dairy.

Raynham

Frankie & Dia’s Ice Cream – They offer chocolate and vanilla coconut-based dairy-free ice cream, along with a fruity sorbet option.
MoooBerry – This froyo shop offers a rotating flavor of dairy-free Dole Whip, and offers other sweet milk-less treats like slushies and lemonades.
Planit Eats ⭐️ – They offer grab-and-go meals and snacks, meal delivery, and subscription services, all of which are dairy-free and gluten-free.

Reading

Harrows Chicken Pies – Their unbaked chicken pies are dairy-free (we’ve heard egg-free and nut-free, too). They’re available to walk in and buy for take-and-bake, or you can order ahead for cooked chicken pies. But ask for “no milk” as they brush on milk before baking the pies.

Salem

Barrio ⭐️ – Thanks to Brianna for this recommendation! This is a very friendly restaurant for dairy-free guests. Items that contain dairy are clearly marked, and that leaves a lot of build-your-own taco options. They also offer chips and several types of guacamole or salsas. Menu items are marked for gluten-free and vegan guests, too. Finally, you mark your own order on their paper menu – this makes it easier to ensure your needs are fully communicated.
Flatbread Company – This gourmet flatbread pizza chain supports local and organic farming, and is special diet friendly. They offer dairy-free cheese, have vegan pizza on the menu, and can make many of their pizzas dairy free. They also offer a gluten-free vegan pizza crust, and we’ve been told that their regular house dough and most of their toppings are dairy-free. They also have build-your-own salad options.
Flying Saucer Pizza Company – This out-of-this-world pizzeria offers a half dozen vegan pizzas right on their main menu, and of course, you can build your own dairy-free or vegan pizza! They offer vegan mozzarella, but also have vegan alfredo, vegan mac and cheese, vegan mock meats, and a plethora of other dairy-free sauces and toppings. Their house-made NY-style dough is vegan, and their gluten-free crust is dairy-free (but does contain egg).
Jodi Bee Bakes – This bakery and vegetarian cafe offers an entire range of vegan and/or gluten-free baked goods and savories. You can get vegan cupcakes, cookies, whoopie pies, breads, and muffins on a daily basis, and they take special orders. They also serve vegan quiche, sandwiches, wraps, soups, and more for lunch.
Life Alive – Like their Lowell location, this warm, comfortable, counter-serve cafe doesn’t have special diet labels on their menu, but that doesn’t mean they lack options. They use a coconut milk base for all of their smoothies, offer coconut, rice, or tiger nut milk for their lattes and hot chocolate, and most of their grain and salad bowls are naturally vegan. The restaurant as a whole is vegetarian, with a healthy organic focus. And only a few items on the menu contain eggs or cheese.
Sweet Java ⭐️ – Their menu is labeled for dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan guests, and includes a menu of dairy-free smoothies, power bowls, and energy balls. They also have some dairy-free options in their daily baked goodies.

Sandwich

Twin Acres Ice Cream Shoppe – They have vegan coconut-based ice cream flavors on rotation, that can include chocolate chip cookie dough, peanut butter swirl, vanilla, or others. They also offer dairy-free sorbet.

Saugus

Harrows Chicken Pies – They offer some sides and dessert, but chicken pies are the headliner. Grab a cold one to bake at home in single-serve or one of their multi-serve sizes, with or without vegetables – they’re all made without dairy! If they bake it for you, they brush milk on the crust, unless you request “no milk.”
Sweet Bakery – This is a classic cupcakery, but everyday they bake a selection of vegan cupcakes and vegan gluten-free cupcakes, cookies, and bars. You can also place a custom order for dairy-free, gluten-free, and/or vegan cupcakes, cakes (for all occasions), cake pops, cookies, and more.

Scituate

Dribbles – They scoop vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, and cookies ‘n cream dairy-free ice cream flavors, each made with coconut milk. They also offer sorbets, and you can custom order a dairy-free wrap or sandwich.

Seekonk

D’s Lectables – This is a home-based bakery that offers online ordering and delivery in the area. They offer dairy-free brownies and a couple vegan cookie flavors.
Gym ‘n Juice ⭐️ – This all-vegan cafe blends smoothies and smoothie bowls and offers a big selection of toasts, waffles, and oatmeal bowls.
Not Your Average Joe’s – David Crowley of Cooking Chat recommended this cozy, neighborhood-style restaurant chain for food allergy friendliness. “The staff at Not Your Average Joe’s takes a lot of care to get the order straight and work with you to come up with something that can be enjoyed safely.” Their menu is creative and eclectic, with a good handful of dairy-free salads and warm ups. Their Culinary Director says they can also custom prepare sandwiches, burgers, and select steak and seafood dishes without dairy.

Sharon

Nana’s Vegan Bakery ⭐️ – Their baked goodies have a homemade feel, and are highlighted by cookies, muffins, and buckles. They also have gluten-free options available.

Shrewsbury

Atlantic Poké ⭐️ – We contacted this local restaurant, and they told us “there is no dairy on our menu.” They also label their sauces with vegan and gluten-free options, and offer raw tuna, raw salmon, shrimp, chicken and organic vegan tofu for proteins.
Burton’s Grill – This upscale bar and grill boasts classic American dishes with fresh ingredients and a touch of global flair. Year after year, they’re top rated as an allergy-friendly restaurant. They follow strict allergy protocols, have well-trained staff, and even attentive to allergies with their online ordering and takeout.

Shelburne Falls

Hearty Eats ⭐️ – Their entire menu is free of gluten, dairy, and peanuts. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a global array of flavors, and also offer several sweet treats.

Somerset

Pink Bean Coffee – Elizabeth recommended this restaurant and let us know they have a “signature coffee drink that they make vegan.” They also offer some dairy-free smoothies and a couple lunch menu options. Additional options can be custom ordered for both dairy-free and vegan guests.

Somerville

Clover Food Lab ⭐️ – This quick serve spot is more than a vegetarian restaurant. They serve lunch and dinner, offer meal boxes and subscriptions for delivery, and have a CSA farm share. Their menu changes regularly, but they clearly label allergens and much of their menu is dairy free.
Flatbread Company – This gourmet flatbread pizza chain supports local and organic farming, and is special diet friendly. They offer dairy-free cheese, have vegan pizza on the menu, and can make many of their pizzas dairy free. They also offer a gluten-free vegan pizza crust, and we’ve been told that their regular house dough and most of their toppings are dairy-free. They also have build-your-own salad options.
J.P. Licks ⭐️ – This popular local ice cream chain is all over the greater Boston area, and they offer several dairy-free options. See the Boston listing above for details.
Littleburg ⭐️ – This is a “seasonal vegan scratch kitchen inspired by Greek home cooking.” However, their menu features dishes that you might find in other countries around the Mediterranean.
MidiCi Pizza – Their signature Neapolitan dough is light, thin, soft, and chewy, with a high crust, and it’s dairy-free. It’s made purely with a special Neapolitan flour, water, sea salt, and yeast. They also offer dairy-free cheese alternative and vegan sausage, and have several custom order salad options.
Pokeworks – All of their signature poke bowls, and pretty much all of their menu is dairy-free, including the Dole Whip for dessert! They offer raw, cooked, and vegan proteins.
The Smoke Shop BBQ – Jessica let us know she has successfully eaten dairy-free at two of their locations, with the same great experience. “Their allergen menu is clear online and they also provide a printed one on request in the restaurant. They also have it as part of their protocol that a manager brings out your dish.”
Tipping Cow Ice Cream – Like most good ice cream shops, they offer a selection of sorbets. But they also churn a whole menu of vegan flavors, with a few options on scoop daily. Sample flavors include rum raisin, cookie dough, coco cocoa, cookies and cream, and mint chip.
True Bistro – This intimate vegan restaurant serves dinner and weekend brunch. Their menus have familiar favorites, like enchiladas, mac and cheese, lasagna, and crepes. But they are elevated with presentation and from-scratch ingredients, like their house-made cashew cheeses and sauces. They also offer dessert, with specialties like vegan cheesecakes.
Union Square Donuts – They typically have around three vegan donut flavors daily, and offer almond, soy, and oat milks for coffee drinks.
Veggie Crust – This pizzeria and Indian restaurant is vegetarian. Most of their pizza menu is vegan-friendly, and they offer a range of vegan Indian dishes. Gluten-free items are also available, and labeled.

Stoughton

Smokey Bones – This Eastern chain has been recommended by a few readers for their volume of dairy-free options. It’s a sit-down BBQ restaurant with ample meats and sides, custom burgers, and other mains to choose from. In the past, they’ve had a spotty allergen chart, so be sure to verify “safe” options with the staff.

Sudbury

Clover Food Lab ⭐️ – This quick serve spot is more than a vegetarian restaurant. They serve lunch and dinner, offer meal boxes and subscriptions for delivery, and have a CSA farm share. Their menu changes regularly, but they clearly label allergens and much of their menu is dairy free.
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes – This expanding franchise makes dairy-free burgers with a range of protein, bun, sauce, and topping options. They have a detailed allergen chart to help you order. They also offer vegan, paleo, and gluten-free options.

Swampscott

The Cookie Monstah Bake Shop – Most of their menu is loaded with butter, but they do offer vegan chocolate chip cookies.

Taunton

Smokey Bones – This Eastern chain has been recommended by a few readers for their volume of dairy-free options. It’s a sit-down BBQ restaurant with ample meats and sides, custom burgers, and other mains to choose from. In the past, they’ve had a spotty allergen chart, so be sure to verify “safe” options with the staff.
Tom & Jimmy’s – They offer four creamy dairy-free, hard-serve ice cream flavors: vanilla, chocolate, oreo, and cookie dough. You can enjoy a scoop as is, in a float, or with toppings.

Tewksbury

Harrows Chicken Pies – This is just one of their locations in the greater Boston area, and all sell chicken pies that are dairy-free. Buy the take-and-bakes, or ask them to skip the milk brushing on top if you want them to bake some chicken pies you.

Topsfield

Topsfield Bakeshop – This shop also runs the Whoo(pie) Wagon (for events) and sells their whoopie pies in shop. They have dairy-free and dairy-free / gluten-free flavors. They also bake custom order cakes and cupcakes, which can be made dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan on request.

Tyngsborough

Smokey Bones – This Eastern chain has been recommended by a few readers for their volume of dairy-free options. It’s a sit-down BBQ restaurant with ample meats and sides, custom burgers, and other mains to choose from. In the past, they’ve had a spotty allergen chart, so be sure to verify “safe” options with the staff.

Wakefield

Cravings Ice Cream – Thank you to Desiree for sharing this dairy-free find, “They have 70 flavors of dairy free soft serve ice cream (yes, 70– that isn’t a typo!!). They make it for you fresh using the dairy free base. I have enjoyed the chocolate, chocolate Oreo and coffee Oreo— all amazing!” Their shop confirmed, “It was a new addition this Summer [2020]. We use a blending machine to create our huge list of soft serve flavors. 70 of these are available dairy-free. We hope to soon expand into dairy free frappes and sundaes as well.”

Waltham

Lizzy’s Homemade Ice Cream – Technically, their dairy-free options aren’t homemade. They offer a couple flavors of Tofutti ice cream, a Tofutti frappe, and some dairy-free smoothies.
Not Your Average Joe’s – David Crowley of Cooking Chat recommended this cozy, neighborhood-style restaurant chain for food allergy friendliness. “The staff at Not Your Average Joe’s takes a lot of care to get the order straight and work with you to come up with something that can be enjoyed safely.” Their menu is creative and eclectic, with a good handful of dairy-free salads and warm ups. Their Culinary Director says they can also custom prepare sandwiches, burgers, and select steak and seafood dishes without dairy.

Watertown

Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh – This is a build-your-own pita, rice bowl, wrap, salad, gyro, or plate restaurant. The gyro bread and tzatziki contain dairy, but all other types can be made dairy-free. At last check, all of their proteins, other sauces, toppings (aside from cheese), and baklava were made without milk. They offer allergen information that is very helpful.
Intelligentsia – This U.S. coffee chain offers oat milk and almond milk, and usually has a specialty dairy-free drink right on the menu. They also typically have a couple vegan pastry options (not guaranteed, but most locations have a rotating selection) and some vegan pre-packaged food options.
Not Your Average Joe’s – David Crowley of Cooking Chat recommended this cozy, neighborhood-style restaurant chain for food allergy friendliness. “The staff at Not Your Average Joe’s takes a lot of care to get the order straight and work with you to come up with something that can be enjoyed safely.” Their menu is creative and eclectic, with a good handful of dairy-free salads and warm ups. Their Culinary Director says they can also custom prepare sandwiches, burgers, and select steak and seafood dishes without dairy.
Red Lentil – This award-winning vegetarian restaurant offers a globally diverse menu, with ample vegan options. In fact, their menus have vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, and “contains nuts” labels throughout, and they offer vegan alternatives, like cheese. They serve lunch, dinner, and a boisterous brunch menu.

Wellesley

Cocobeet ⭐️ – They bottle their own cold-pressed juices, dairy-free mylks, and smoothies, but also serve a completely plant-based menu in their cafe. It includes smoothie bowls, grain bowls, green bowls, toasts, soups, salads, sandwiches, and an array of raw energy bites.
J.P. Licks ⭐️ – This popular local ice cream chain is all over the greater Boston area, and they offer several dairy-free options. See the Boston listing above for details.
Quebrada Baking Company – Their dairy-free options are limited, but they do offer vegan chocolate cupcakes, chocolate cake, and vanilla or chocolate frosting.

Wellfleet

Emack & Bolio’s – This Boston-based ice creamery churns a handful of vegan flavors made with coconut milk. They include Cappucino Fudge Swirl, Chocolate Pudding, Mint Chocolate Freckle, Raspberry Chocolate Krispy Rice, Goa Mango, and Toasted Coconut. They also offer dairy-free sorbets.
Gelato Joy – Thanks to Christine for letting us know this shop offers good dairy-free flavors. It looks like they are primarily sorbettos (also vegan), but are whipped until very creamy.

Westborough

Ted’s Montana Grill – Founded by media mogul and rancher Ted Turner, this American chain serves a meat-heavy menu with lots of dairy-free options. See our Dairy-Free Guide for Ted’s Montana Grill for more details.
Yummy Mummy Bakery – They usually have a vegan goodie or two in store, like brownies, cookies, dessert bars, and cupcakes. But they also accept orders, if you’re making a special trip, and they do bake custom order cakes.

West Dennis

Captain Baker Donut Shop – This is a traditional donut shop, but they offer vegan, gluten-free donuts made in a separate facility by The Donut Shack.

Westford

Clover Food Lab ⭐️ – This quick serve spot is more than a vegetarian restaurant. They serve lunch and dinner, offer meal boxes and subscriptions for delivery, and have a CSA farm share. Their menu changes regularly, but they clearly label allergens and much of their menu is dairy free.

Westwood

Dessert Works – They bake Chocolate “Nothing” cakes and cupcakes daily that are dairy, egg, and gluten-free. They also take custom orders for gluten-free, dairy-free, or vegan cakes.
Not Your Average Joe’s – David Crowley of Cooking Chat recommended this cozy, neighborhood-style restaurant chain for food allergy friendliness. “The staff at Not Your Average Joe’s takes a lot of care to get the order straight and work with you to come up with something that can be enjoyed safely.” Their menu is creative and eclectic, with a good handful of dairy-free salads and warm ups. Their Culinary Director says they can also custom prepare sandwiches, burgers, and select steak and seafood dishes without dairy.

Weymouth

Planit Eats ⭐️ – They offer grab-and-go meals and snacks, meal delivery, and subscription services, all of which are dairy-free and gluten-free.

Whitman

Restoration Coffee – In addition to milk alternatives, this local cafe offers vegan gluten-free donuts, dairy-free gluten-free muffins, vegan cream cheese for bagels, and some other dairy-free eats.

Williamstown

Spoon Cafe – This little froyo shop offers a daily dairy-free flavor made with oat milk.

Woburn

Saladworks – Pretty much their entire menu contains dairy, but they offer an interactive allergen menu that tells you how to custom order most items without dairy (or other special diet needs). You can choose between salads, warm grain bowls, wraps, and a few other items. They offer a good handful of dairy-free dressings, and do have gluten-free and vegan options.
Something Sweet Without Wheat ⭐️ – This is a gluten-free and nut-free bakery with a plethora of dairy-free and vegan options. They bake savory breads, offer all types of pastries, and bake custom order cakes.

Worcester

Bagel Time – They offer an array of dairy-free bagel flavors daily with vegan tofu cream cheese as a schmear option. They also serve a classic selection of breakfast and lunch bagels, many of which can be ordered dairy free.
Bean Counter Bakery Cafe – They have a full vegan menu for custom order cupcakes and cakes, and a full gluten-free vegan menu too. And they offer a few varieties of vegan cookies.
Chani’s Kosher Take-Out ⭐️ – This is a strictly kosher and dairy-free kitchen. They make a range of deli sandwiches, schnitzel, and other American and kosher favorites.
Glazy Susan – Steve shared this recommendation with us. “They offer 3-4 several vegan donut options that are some of the best donuts I have ever had, not just the best vegan donuts I’ve ever had. I drive 40 min each way for these donuts. Always a good idea to order ahead online as they do sell out, sometimes quite quickly.”
I Heart Mac & Cheese – This is a build-your-own mac and cheese bowl or grilled cheese sandwich chain. They offer vegan cheese, various meats and vegan meats, and several other toppings. They have several pasta, base, and bread choices. Gluten-free options are available.
Insomnia Cookies – This sweet chain offers a few flavors of vegan cookies year round, like Birthday Cake and Double Chocolate Chunk. But they also bake up seasonal vegan flavors throughout the year.
Island Fin Poke – Almost everything on their menu is dairy-free, and it includes some unique Hawaiian touches, like spam as a poke bowl option and dairy-free Dole Whip for dessert.
Jennifer Lee’s Bakery ⭐️ – This is a gluten-free, top allergen-free bakery that also shuns coconut and sesame. They offer all types of treats, from cannoli to cookies to cupcakes. They also bake custom order cakes.
ProteinHouse – They offer a range of protein-packed breakfasts, salads, bowls, burgers, and wraps with several dairy-free options, and a vegan option in each category. They even have vegan protein pancakes. They offer vegan protein, and can make a select group of smoothies dairy-free, but keep in mind, they use a lot of whey in their blenders (including to make their acai bowls).

Photo from Pokemoto in Franklin and North Attleborough

Restaurant & Grocery Chains found throughout Massachusetts

Some recommended restaurant and store chains are getting too big for our city listing britches. They have many locations, or are rapidly growing, and you might stumble across them in a number of towns in this state. Click on them for more dairy-free details.

Ben & Jerry’s – See our Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shop Dairy-Free Menu Guide for full details.
B. Good – With the help of their allergen chart, you can order crispy chicken sandwiches, chicken tenders, veggie burgers, and fries, and custom order various burgers, salads, and bowls. Vegan and gluten-free options are also available.
Chipotle Mexican Grill – See our Chipotle Dairy-Free Menu Guide for full details.
Legal Sea Foods – They are repeatedly top rated for how they manage food allergies. Their menu focuses around sustainable seafood. Their dairy-free options aren’t extensive, but their staff is well trained in the details.
Uno Pizzeria & Grill – See our Uno Dairy-Free Menu Guide for full details.

Photo from by Chloe in Boston

Local Dairy-Free Food & Drink Producers in Massachusetts

These dairy-free friendly companies don’t have their own retail location, but are in Massachusetts. So you have a good chance of finding their products at grocery stores, restaurants, and/or other shops in this state. Keep an eye out!

Fancypants Baking Co – Most of their cookies contain dairy, but keep an eye out for their vegan sugar cookies.
Fauxmaggio – Several restaurants in the area use their soft and spreadable, cultured, dairy-free nut cheeses. But you can also find them in stores. They also make dairy-free pesto with Fauxmesan and raw crackers.
Sweet Tree Creamery – They churn dairy-free ice cream in classic indulgent flavors, and sell it to cafes and scoop shops in the New England area.

Photo from Twist Bakery & Cafe in Burlington and Millis

This Guide is Continuously Updated with Recommendations

We welcome you to recommend other dairy-free friendly restaurants. Leave a comment or contact us and tell us why you like a certain restaurant. Restaurant owners and employees are also invited to reach out and let us know how you welcome dairy-free customers.

Please kindly let us know in the comments if any of these restaurants close. We want to keep this list current for you, but aren’t always notified when a restaurant closes. Let us know and we will quickly update!

This Guide is for Informational Purposes Only

Menus, ingredients, kitchen procedures, management, and restaurants are subject to change at any time. Always read the menu and discuss your dietary needs with the staff before ordering. Make sure that they can accommodate your situation.

There is always a risk for potential cross-contamination of allergens in any commercial kitchen. If cross-contamination is an issue for you, always speak with the manager to ensure that your meal can be safely prepared. Listings here do not guarantee that a restaurant is safe enough for your individual needs. Only you can make that decision.

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15 Comments

Sarah on August 30, 2022 11:21 am
Stoked Pizza has an entire vegan menu that includes dairy free cheese. I have safely eaten there many times.
- Alisa Fleming on September 4, 2022 2:53 pm
  Thank you Sarah – I’ve added it!
Brianna Basler on June 11, 2022 4:42 pm
Barrio in Haverhill Ma is a taco restaurant that has every item that contains dairy marked with a D, they have a create your own taco menu as well which allows for someone to make exactly what they want. The menu is also paper and you mark what you would like and that’s what the waiter takes so it makes it easier to ensure you get exactly what you need.
- Alisa Fleming on June 12, 2022 4:06 pm
  Thanks Brianna, what a great spot. I’m adding it!
Jamie Forster on April 26, 2022 1:07 pm
I live on the Cape and have found many places that have a dairy-free and/or vegan menu items or the option to be.
First up is my absolute favorite Viv’s Kitchen in Orleans. They clearly have their vegan menu items labeled and are all very tasty. My fave is the vegan marmitas. Yum.
Under new ownership and now offering a dairy-free pizza is UpperCrust Pizza in Harwich. I had it on the gluten-free crust because I can’t Jane soy either but they also use a marinara that has no dairy and nondairy cheese. It’s pretty good if you’re the only one in your party who can’t have dairy.
I’ll post more as I think of them but those are two I knew off the top of my head.
I love this website. Thanks for keeping it updated!
- Alisa Fleming on May 7, 2022 1:56 pm
  Thanks Jamie! These have been added!
Alisa Fleming on April 21, 2022 11:12 am
Thank you Hannah! I’ll make sure those are updated!
Hannah on April 20, 2022 8:48 pm
I also forgot to mention Herrell’s is a local ice cream company of Northampton, MA that most often has two or three dairy free ice cream flavors as well as at least two sorbet flavors.
Hannah on April 20, 2022 8:43 pm
Paul & Elizabeth’s is a vegetarian restaurant in Northampton that does offer dairy free options. Their fried food is done in a tempura-style batter that is DF, and so is their fish chowder and their flourless chocolate cake. I’ve been there many times.
Beth on March 4, 2022 10:15 am
Northampton has some new places that offer a lot of Dairy Free and vegan options. Check out the Roost Cafe! And a new vegan bakery in Florence is Wild Chesnut!
- Alisa Fleming on March 4, 2022 11:36 am
  Thank you Beth!
Desiree on January 13, 2021 9:40 am
Thank you for putting this guide together!! Flatbread Company in Bedford, Somerville, and Salem has amazing vegan pizza (fire roasted pizza with carmelized onion, mushrooms, tomatoes, olives, herbs, etc.). We have been to all 3 locations (the Somerville Location is in a bowling alley) and all are delicious. There is also a place called Cravings Ice cream which is on Main Street in downtown Wakefield. They have 70 flavors of dairy free soft serve ice cream (yes, 70– that isn’t a typo!!). They make it for you fresh using the dairy free base. I have enjoyed the chocolate, chocolate Oreo and coffee Oreo— all amazing! Thank you for all your hard work on this website. I have been using it for many years after I found it back in 2009 (I think) and I recommend it to anyone who needs to eliminate or cutback on dairy! Thank you!
- Alisa Fleming on January 18, 2021 1:52 pm
  Thank you Desiree! We’ll be sure to read up and add.
Phil Whitehead on October 11, 2016 5:31 am
I have enjoyed the food and service at Grasshopper on both of the occasions when I have visited Boston. After my first meal at Grasshopper, I made a point to return on my next trip. The large and open format of the restaurant makes it ideal for groups to meet.
- Alisa Fleming on October 14, 2016 3:05 am
  Thanks for sharing this Phil.