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Pavement Coffeehouse - BU

Bagels, Vegan Sandwiches

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Top tips

Ask about: mislabelled dishes Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Try the Spicy Tempeh bagel sandwich or vegan Pesto! Pesto! bagel.
  • Good to know: Double-check that dairy-free milk and vegan sandwich ingredients were used before leaving; one reviewer reported receiving dairy in both orders and staff declining to correct the mistakes.
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  • Ask which vegan pastries are available that day; reviewers have found the selection limited, including a banana muffin.
  • Expect a busy café and possible waits during peak periods; takeout may be easier when seating is packed.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention sandwich, bagel and juice.

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Also lemonade, tofu cream cheese, muffin, pastry and breakfast sandwich.

Good for

The vibe: work & study

Praised for beautiful interior, cozy atmosphere and generous portions.

Good to know

  • Breakfast, lunch, coffee, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

A BU-area coffeehouse for espresso drinks, matcha, and bagel sandwiches, with vegan picks including Spicy Tempeh and Pesto! Pesto! The café has tables for studying and sits by BU Central station, but reviews describe it as crowded at busy times and note that warm sandwiches can be pricey.

Vegan menu

No dishes listed yet.

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736 Commonwealth Ave, Brookline, MA 02446

Opening hours

Monday
07:00–14:00
Tuesday
07:00–18:00
Wednesday
07:00–18:00
Thursday
07:00–18:00
Friday
07:00–18:00
Saturday
07:00–16:00
Sunday
07:00–16:00

the food

4.1 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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How we rank

eating vegan

Good vegan options

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Basic understanding

Ask about: Dishes labelled vegan that weren't: check with staff.

Ask about: Staff aren't always sure about ingredients.

What the grades mean

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