622995 Wed May 27 11:21:28 -0700 2009 24 12 Boston Area 0 4719131 I recently had the housemade veggie burger at The Druid and it was the best veggie burger I've ever had. I didn't think I liked zucchini, and there was a lot of zucchini in it, but the whole thing was delicious, lots of flavor, good texture. It also stayed together well. All in all the perfect sandwich. I eat meat, and The Druid's fish and chips are great, but I'd order this everytime I go back. In contrast, I also recently had the vegan burger at Deep Ellum and it was truly awful. "Grilled seitan" had no flavor and strange texture. But it was the no flavor that really killed me. Never ordering that again. I would love to hear about other great, preferably housemade, veggie burgers. I'd like to try some more. Wed May 27 11:21:28 -0700 2009 117742 desuka 1 4719143 Miracle of Science. Wed May 27 11:24:11 -0700 2009 4719131 197286 dulce de leche 1 4719415 My faves are the homemade veggie burger at Christophers in Porter Sq and the black bean burger at Highland Kitchen. I recently had the veggie burger at Upstairs on the Square and thought it was very good, but not as fantastic as Christophers or HK. I really wanted to like the one at Common Ground in Allston and didn't, ditto for Public House in Brookline (but that is likely a very good veggie burger that just has too much curry for my personal tastes). Wed May 27 12:47:06 -0700 2009 4719131 100863 soxchik 2 4720304 Second the veggie burger at Christophers! Wed May 27 17:38:25 -0700 2009 4719415 120748 vballgal 2 4724929 The housemade one that changes at Christophers is always the best in my experience - I don't order anything else there as a result. Fri May 29 08:36:23 -0700 2009 4719415 10399 rlh 2 4725053 All the times I went to Christopher's and never knew to order the veggie burger! Fri May 29 09:09:36 -0700 2009 4719415 117742 desuka 1 4721842 the veggie burgers at publick house are really good. i can't stand that place - something about it just makes my skin crawl (the staff's attitude on several visits hasn't helped endear the place to me) - but suck it up every now and then for a veggie burger. Thu May 28 09:02:08 -0700 2009 4719131 93038 intheq 1 4721885 I second the Druids as the best in the city. A close second is the veggie burger at the river gods and their fries are also killer. Thu May 28 09:17:21 -0700 2009 4719131 18447 David_A 1 4721890 I love the bean burger at Audubon Circle near Kenmore Square. A decent veggie burger is served at Washington Square Tavern with their yummy sweet potato fries. Sometimes, it's all about the fries! Thu May 28 09:18:59 -0700 2009 4719131 102023 jpcat 1 4723284 Lots of fine choices already posted. I'll add Atwood Tavern's to the mix. Housemade with black beans and misc grains (not sure)...delicious. Fries, beer and wine list are good, too. In fact, I have enjoyed everything there. If you're lucky, there will be live bluegrass to accompany your meal. Thu May 28 16:21:54 -0700 2009 4719131 121319 digga 2 4860444 I tried the veggie burger at Atwood's last week based on this post. I love the fact that it was homemade, but I found it a bit more bland then I'd like (and I generally expect a bland veggie burger). It was fine, but nothing I'd go out of my way for. My DC who also had one said the same thing. The sweet potato fries seemed to have promise but were , slightly burned and a bit limp. The service was slow but friendly (our waitress was very busy, not totally her fault) and at the end of our meal our she took our money, dissappeared for 10-15 minutes and we had to track her down for change. We'd planned on leaving a good tip, but not 50% of the bill. (She said she didn't realize we'd needed change). The live music, atmosphere, and beer were great so I'll go back and try again at some point since it could have been an off night in the kitchen. Wed Jul 15 07:46:41 -0700 2009 4723284 100863 soxchik 1 4723506 The Met Bar in Natick (not in Ch Hill) has a FANTASTIC homemade veggie burger, and you can get lots of add ons - it was fantastic. Great thread - a truly good veggie burger is hard to find... Thu May 28 17:47:52 -0700 2009 4719131 50806 sallyt 1 4725328 So disappointed with Publick House's burger - it had been talked up a lot too. My all time favorite is a haul, but if you're on Martha's Vineyard this summer, Espresso Love has the best I've had ever Fri May 29 10:35:18 -0700 2009 4719131 324016 JRapp 1 4725444 Second on Aububon's bean burger: so good I often forgo their excellent burger and new pressed ribeye sandwich for it. A good fast-food version is the bright-green thing at Four Burgers in Central Square. http://mcslimjb.blogspot.com/ Fri May 29 11:06:53 -0700 2009 4719131 10143 MC Slim JB 1 4725703 I dig the veggie burger at The Burren -- it's a sort of curry patty with lots of veggies. Fri May 29 12:17:24 -0700 2009 4719131 126195 Boston_Otter 1 4727702 The Middle East has a tasty one that is like a differently spiced falafel. Sat May 30 08:50:06 -0700 2009 4719131 256764 yarm 1 4730132 River Gods. Sun May 31 11:13:08 -0700 2009 4719131 25916 Posenose 1 4741784 Flour in the South End has a housemade one available this week as a take-away dinner option. I tried it last night - really delicious. Thu Jun 04 07:55:28 -0700 2009 4719131 39426 edamame 1 4741863 Had one at Atwood's the other day - was downright tasty! Thu Jun 04 08:18:51 -0700 2009 4719131 11172 Bob Dobalina 1 4860868 Veggie burgers are usually great or the opposite--little middle ground--so they make a risky order. Thanks, desuka, for this useful post! The Druid and Four Burgers are two favorites. I agree with yarm about the Middle East's version, though not everyone will love their spice-spin. Wed Jul 15 09:47:53 -0700 2009 4719131 286426 pocketviking 1 5028158 Friday night I went to Four Burgers in Central Sq. The veggie burger was really good! It was a tasty, mostly black bean patty and held together very well. It reminded me a bit of a Dr. Praegers California burger meets black bean burger. The fries were also fresh and good - I loved that you could get half regular fries, half sweet potato. It was $30 for two burgers, tons of fries, and a couple beers. The cookie we got for dessert wasn't very good, but I'd go back for burgers and beer. Very pleasantly surprised! Mon Sep 14 07:28:46 -0700 2009 4719131 100863 soxchik 1 5028333 We went to Roadhouse in Brookline before they had the smoker debacle, and my son's veggie burger may have been the best thing we ordered. House-made, full of veggies and quite tasty. Looks like it's on the new menu, too. Mon Sep 14 08:21:43 -0700 2009 4719131 77061 bear 1 5028507 Blunch in the south end has a great veggie burger sandwich. Mon Sep 14 09:20:57 -0700 2009 4719131 158016 cassoulady 1 5028609 Since my last post, I have found a new favorite. I love love love Houston's Veggie burger (Quincy Market of all places). It is grilled and has a little sweetness. They coat it in a glaze and it comes with wonderful thin cut fries. It is expensive but worth it. Mon Sep 14 09:49:34 -0700 2009 4719131 18447 David_A 2 5034465 Houston's has always been my favorite veggie burger and I was disappointed to not see it on the online menu for the Boston location recently. I hope your post means it's back or I just missed it! Agree the fries are great too. Wed Sep 16 11:09:48 -0700 2009 5028609 68586 alt11