True Bistro
Michelle and I had a chance to get brunch at a brand new vegan place in Teele Square, Somerville this past weekend. It’s called True Bistro and it’s safe to say that we finally have decent upscale vegan dining in the Boston area, thank god.
The decor is simple, but elegant. Black and white are the primary colors that will greet you as you walk in. We were there around noon on a Saturday and at first we thought they were closed because all of the lights were off, but there are huge windows that let in so much light they didn’t need to be on. When we first arrived it was pretty slow but it very quickly filled up and there were soon people waiting to be seated. The wait staff was super friendly and polite. Overall it has the feel of a really nice dining experience, to be honest I felt a little under dressed in a t shirt. They have a vegan beer and wine list that we will surely try when we go back but we didn’t on this visit.
We happened to be there for brunch and while I immediately spotted burgers Michelle pointed out the amazing looking breakfast options. They were also offering Mimosas and Bloody Mary’s but I just went for orange juice. After much contemplation I decided to go with one of their tofu scrambles which included house made seitan sausage, grilled onions, bell pepper, and Daiya mozzarella cheese. On the side was a salad and hash browns. Everything was amazing. I don’t know what kind of tofu they used but it had a creamy texture that melded well with the onions and pepper. The seitan sausage was really tasty as well, it was in pretty big slices and had a distinct flavor. The side salad wasn’t particularly special but it helped mix it up and the potatoes were great, brought back memories of hash browns at a diner but with (a lot) less grease.
I decided to get dessert as well which was coffee cake. It too was delicious, dense, crumbly and topped with a cinnamon sugar.
Overall everything was very impressive and we will definitely be back on multiple occasions. It’s so nice to know that this place is here now, a nice upscale vegan place with good food and drinks. It is even assessable by the T. They are located in Teele Square in Somerville, MA which is just a short walk from Davis Square on the Red Line. So there is nothing stopping you, just go.
The Stats:
1153 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144
617-627-9000
