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Plant-based cafe opened 2017. Serves vegan food and drinks in a dining area with communal table seating. On menu are choices like vegan pizzas, burgers, salads, and small plates. Has soup bar, desserts case. Sunday brunch menu include waffles and more. Sells a few grocery items. Open Mon-Thu 11:00am-7:00pm, Fri 11:00am-2:00pm, Sun 9:00am-6:00pm. Closed Sat.
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270 Russell St, Hadley, Massachusetts, USA, 01035
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 18 Jul 2023 by geometric-noise
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Added by ReviewTeam on 16 Aug 2017
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120 Reviews
First Review by nafanc
Jessr116
Points +630
awesome vegan food - Edit
This place is a tad pricey but the food is delicious!! I love their calzones and mac n cheese. They do non dairy cheese really well! I've never been to brunch here but I've heard it is also really good!! If you don't mind spending a bit, the quality of this food is awesome!!
Read morePros: great food, nice environment
Cons: expensive
PulseCafeMA
Thank you very much for the positive review! We are very happy you enjoyed the food.
Read moreWe hope to see you soon for a Sunday Pulse Brunch!
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AmandaJean
Points +776
Great Vegan Spot - Edit
I've been to Pulse Cafe twice now and had delicious meals both times. The building itself is roomy yet cozy, there's plenty of parking and the food it fantastic. I've had the mac n cheese, chkn burrito and garlic knots. All wonderful. I can't wait to come back and try their pizza soon!!
Read morePulseCafeMA
Thank you so much Amanda! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your meal both times, and we really hope to see you again.
Read moreThank you for the pictures, we really appreciate it.
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Stonedveganginger420
Points +120
First time and we’ll be back!! - Edit
The servers were great! The atmosphere was very chill. Smiling faces and positive attitudes make this place easy to come back to! 10/10 would recommend!!
Read morePros: It’s all plant based!!, Awesome environment , Groceries!!
Cons: A bit confusing at first , Prices are high end of reasonable but so worth it, Don’t know if number 2 is really a con, lol!
PulseCafeMA
Thank you so much for the positive review! The Pulse team really appreciates it, and would be more than happy to see you again.
Read moreThank you for the pictures!
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llost32
Points +485
Solid selection great execution - Edit
This is a nice comfortable place. Casual dining but the food look like a classy sitdown place. Walk in grab a menu and shop the grocery selection and cooler drinks, consider the juice or smoothies if thats your taste. Once you’ve assembled your choices approach the register, they are friendly and receptive to order changes etc. they give you a number and you choose your own spot. Plenty of space lots of natural light and a good ambient temp. Its currently 20 degrees outside so i thought it might be cold. But its nice. Food comes out quickly for custom made pizza anyways. They have “burgers’ calzones pizza soup of the day and more. Plus a modest grocery store style selection of other items. Lots of juice and smoothie options and again they are cool about custom orders. This is a great place highly recommend. The pizza is very filling. I usual eat a large pizza alone no problem. I got a large and had to tap out halfway through. Produce is fresh and good looking. Cheeses are tasty and flavorful.
Read morePros: Receptive to customizers , Quick, Good quality
Cons: If you like soda its the specialty kinds only
PulseCafeMA
Thank you for taking the time to give us this kind review.
Read moreThe Pulse team is very happy you enjoyed your meal and the place, and are looking forward to seeing you soon!
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bmidy
Points +165
Pulse Cafe seemed to find the right balance of healthy and delicious vegan food - Edit
We really treated ourselves here after being around a lack of any options and kitchen on a short vacation. The bread here has the same attention to detail as a master bakery- the calzone has just the right amount of “cheese” which can usually be too much at other places, focusing on the other delicious ingredients.
Read moreI had a chickn wrap with delicious tortilla chips and paired with some sriracha it was a solid choice that gave me a lot of energy and feeling good. #Veganuary
Pros: Many different options, Retail foods and ingredients, Relaxing space
PulseCafeMA
Thank you so much for your kind review. We really appreciate it. We are glad you enjoyed the Pulse experience! Hope to see you soon.
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Thanks a lot for the great pictures!!
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JessicaMonahan
Points +56
Great spot! - Edit
This was an incredible spot. Perfect mix of healthy and indulgent vegan meals, smoothies and juices. They also have a freezer and snack section with some things we don’t typically see. The cafe was clean, tables were spaced apart and we felt safe inside.
Read moreThe only downfall is that they aren’t open Saturday.
PulseCafeMA
Thank you so much Jessica, for leaving this kind review. We are so glad you enjoyed the Pulse experience!
Read moreWe are closed on Saturday, the Sabbath, in keeping with the legacy of faith of our founders. It encourages the honoring of the rhythm of 6 days of work and one of rest and worship along with a plant-based diet as established at Creation.
We really hope to see you soon.
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BradyMaroni
Points +25
Expensive, but quality! - Edit
The pizzas are delicious. Juices and smoothies are fresh. Very little plastic waste (e.g. paper straws, paper take out boxes, et cetera).
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-11-26
Pros: Lots of Vegan Options, Quality Food, Great Atmosphere
Cons: Expensive, Closed On Saturday
PulseCafeMA
Thank you so much Brady. We are happy you enjoyed our Pizzas and Juices & Smoothies! We really hope to see you soon.
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lolz
Points +67
Great - Edit
Great food. Bit expensive. Almost everything on the menu is worth the cost. Great stuff in the grocery section of the restaurant.
Read morePulseCafeMA
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review! We hope to see you again soon.
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donnatori
Points +286
Highly recommend! - Edit
Great vegan pizza, salad, smoothie! Great service, atmosphere! I love love love an all-vegan restaurant! Can’t wait to try more menu items, next time I’m in Amherst area.
Read morePros: Everything is vegan!, Nice selection , Fast friendly service
Cons: None! I will go every time I visit!, I don’t live close enough , I want one in Newton/Boston area!
PulseCafeMA
Thank you so much for your kind review and support! We really appreciate it.
Read moreThe whole pulse team would be happy to have you over again! See you soon.
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VoDoChild
Points +32
Pulse in Hadley MA - Edit
Lovely, clean, simple decor. Great service. Lots of vegan choices.
Read morePros: Great caffeine free coffee substitutes.
Cons: Good prices, high for "every day".
PulseCafeMA
Hi VoDoChild,
Read moreThank you for writing this kind review. We appreciate all of your support!
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Dajee20
Points +28
Love love love - Edit
My partner surprised me in my birthday by taking me here. I went once a week after that for a month!!
Read moreThe buffalo chik’n pizza is my absolute favorite!! The eggplant calzone is delicious too.
I love that they have a little grocery area too.
Pros: All vegan, Fresh food, Cute location
PulseCafeMA
Hi Dajee20,
Read moreThank you for taking the time to write this kind review. We are so glad you enjoyed your birthday meal with our Buffalo Chick'n Pizza and Eggplant Calzone. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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JaeCarrico
Points +40
We struck out a bit- but will try again - Edit
Unfortunately when we went we went specifically for the burger- which they were out of that day then our second choice was pizza but we were an hour to early before they fire up the pizzas... which is strange because it looks like the time that they close you really only have 3 hours a day to order pizza(???) Then when we received our food the mac and cheese was really just too bland for us so I went up to ask for some pepper and they don't use pepper in any of their cooking or offer it and that definitely struck me as strange- if it's for allergens why would you use cashews why would you use soy more people are allergic to those things than they are pepper. They also didn't have any ice for the water and it was a really hot day so unfortunately didn't have the best first experience it being our very first day in town and had been reading and following them online for a long time. but we will try again.
Read morePros: My daughter liked the soup, Cupcake was fluffy and great lemon flavor, Friendly staff
Cons: So many cashew options and not alternatives, Pizza sales are only a couple hours a day, Out of menu items
PulseCafeMA
Hi JaeCarrico,
Read moreThank you for providing such detailed feedback. We appreciate it and will pass it along to the appropriate parties. We are so sorry your experience was not satisfactory and for any inconveniences it may have caused. We are interested in hearing more details about your experience so we may improve for other customers so feel free to send us an email to info@pulsecafe.com. We hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you!
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gabandtonic
Points +3118
Deli, pizzeria, grocer, everything⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Edit
Incredible and healthy fully vegan spot. Super impressive juice bar, pizza menu, burger menu, soups / salads etc. ideal to stop by on a road trip, or for a grocery run, or lunch.
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Hi gabandtonic,
Read moreThank you so much for this kind review. We are so glad you enjoyed your experience at Pulse Cafe and look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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starclark11
Points +80
Just go! Lol - Edit
Always a treat coming here! Usually, come for brunch but stopped by Friday for lunch and had the Vida bowl, so good! Fresh and healthy!
Read morePros: Meals are always interesting and healthy! , Staff super friendly
Cons: Closed on saturdays
PulseCafeMA
Hi starclark11,
Read moreThank you for the kind words. We are so glad you enjoyed the Vida Bowl for lunch and greatly appreciate all of your support!
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DianaHolguin
Points +62
What a find! - Edit
Can’t wait to go back and try their pizza and everything else! The space is beautiful and the little market really does have hard to find vegan products. It’s conveniently located near 91
Read morePulseCafeMA
Hi DianaHolguin,
Read moreThank you for writing this kind review. We are so glad you enjoyed our pizza and your overall experience at Pulse Cafe. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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JaredinIsrael
Points +1406
Healthy, Yummy, Vegan Paradise! - Edit
As a vegan traveler from Israel, I was thrilled to discover this wonderful cafe when visiting a friend in Amherst. It's a huge space (and super clean!) with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. The staff were very friendly, although one employee seemed strangely opposed to showing me the dessert ingredient list. I ordered the Vida Bowl, which was perfectly prepared and so tasty, albeit a bit small for my appetite (and for the price). A very positive experience, highly recommend!
Read morePros: Fresh, healthy ingredients, Very friendly staff
Cons: Portions a bit on the small side
PulseCafeMA
Hi JaredinIsrael,
Read moreThank you for taking the time for write this kind review. We are so glad you enjoyed your visit to Pulse and appreciate all of your support!
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veronicajones
Points +354
!!! So good !!! - Edit
Everything was delicious- can’t believe I waited so long to try this! We had bean burgers, a yummy kale salad, carrot & cupcake. Pizza oven was on and there’s a store with hard-to-find vegan meats cheese & staples. Large dining area and outdoor seating. It was all fresh, flavorful, generous yum yum will be back soon!
Read morePulseCafeMA
Hi veronicajones,
Read moreThank you for taking the time to write this kind review. We are so glad you enjoyed your experience at Pulse Cafe and the burgers, salad, and cupcake. We appreciate all of the support and look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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AviJacob
Points +62
Amazing food - Edit
I love the vida bowl
Read moreKind service
Great menu !
Pros: Awesome, Dope, All vegan
PulseCafeMA
Hi AviJacob,
Read moreThank you for the kinds words! So glad you love the Vida Bowl. We are so grateful for amazing customers like you!
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danishkarla
Points +44
Probably the best vegan place in WM - Edit
Pulse is just amazing. They have lots of options and staff is so friendly.
Read morePros: Full vegan, Lots of options , Friendly staff
Cons: Could be pricy , Far from my house
PulseCafeMA
Hi danishkarla,
Read moreThank you for this glowing review! We are so glad you have had good experiences dining with us - and have made the drive to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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HilariDemas
Points +90
Love this place - Edit
I have came here so many times and ate almost everything on the menu and everything is delicious. From their burgers, sandwiches, pizzas, Mac and cheese, salads, to fresh baked good and smoothies and fresh squeezed juices they have so much to choose from, they even have a Sunday brunch menu. They also have a small refrigerator and freezer section of vegan grocery items and sometimes have fresh veggies and fruits from local farm stands and such. When it’s warm out they have a animal sanctuary outside and it’s great to see. The staff is so nice and the building is very comfortable, clean and great atmosphere.
Read morePros: Great options , Never disappointed in food , Delicious flavor
Cons: I can’t complain about a thing
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kdowning
Points +329
Awesome place near lots of stores - Edit
This place is great! I had driven by it many times but never realized what it was. It is right next to two huge shopping plazas in Hadley. It is a large building with a juice bar, bakery and restaurant area and vegan food area. Everything they sell is vegan and they have some many refrigerated/frozen vegan foods that are hard to find. The pizza, garlic knots and baklava were all delicious!
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Papaya❤️er
Points +815
Terrific pizza!!! - Edit
I shared a sweet potato sage pizza and a pepperoni pizza with an omnivore and we both had the half Caesar salad. It was all SO delicious. I’ll be dining here again.
Read morePros: Delicious, Chill / relaxed, All vegan!
Cons: Pizzas could be bigger
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770veg
Points +3986
Amazing cafe and more! - Edit
Firstly the building is beautiful and has plenty of parking. Based off the size it seems very popular. The cafe menu includes many delicious things including calzones and pizzas made to order and cooked in a woods burning oven. There is a variety of scratch made desserts as well. There is also an extensive vegan market with multiple freezer and cold cases of things you won’t find in a Whole Foods. They also have a variety of well priced local produce from Five College Farms. We had the Margarita pizza, the garlic knots (filled with cashew cheese and jalapeños) and the soup of the day which was garbanzo vegetable. Some of the freshest food I have ever tasted! You can tell that the vegetables came from a local farm with how flavorful they were. The pizza dough was perfect and the house made cashew cheese was great. The staff were all so helpful and kind. If I lived in western MA this would be my go to spot. A can’t-miss if you are in the Amherst/Northampton area.
Read morePros: Fresh and delicious food, Vegan market, Wood fired pizza
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GreenEcoGeek
Points +29
We went back in for seconds - Edit
My girlfriend and I stopped in after visiting the plant nursery across the street (Hadley Garden Center shoutout!). We only got an order of garlic knots and small salads, nothing too special or crazy but we were blown away. The food is amazing, the best garlic knots I've ever had ever. The cafe also had a market for vegan meats and other substitutes, I did catch myself thinking that I wish there was a bit more of the market but was still super impressed. Pulse also has a very welcoming and warm atmosphere to it, even with all the Covid-19 restrictions. Definitely will be returning soon to try out something else!
Read moreA little update to the last time we stopped by: We tried their Margherita pizza and it was really excellent. We did notice that the size of the pizza is kinda small for two adults, definitely not a pizza to share with 4-5 people.
Also a fair warning: the hours of operation are very limited on the weekend especially on Friday. It is more of a brunch/ lunch place for sure.
All in all a still very excellent plant based lunch spot
Updated from previous review on 2020-08-30
Pros: Nice Vibe, Excellent Food, Plenty of room for social distancing
Cons: Pizzas is somewhat small, Hours of operation are wonky
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veggivet
Points +186
Pulse still ticking: updated review - Edit
Updating a review from a couple of years back. First and foremost, so happy that Pulse has been able to stay in business, given their large building and staff, not to mention the pandemic. I was passing through Amherst yesterday and stopped in for dinner. I ordered the Caesar salad, a crimini mushroom calzone, and a triple berry smoothie. Although there were tables available inside, I chose to dine al fresco since it was a nice evening and I felt safer outside. My ice cold smoothie was out in about 5 minutes, and the food followed in another few minutes. The calzone was piping hot, stuffed with mushrooms, spinach and their famous ricotta cheeze. The tomato sauce served on the side added just the right flavor. The salad had beautiful, crisp romaine lettuce drenched with their amazing Caesar dressing, and the croutons were super crunchy and fresh. The sliced cherry tomatoes were amazing, and probably local. As an added bonus, you also get a few good sized pieces of browned tofu in the salad for some added protein. With no room for dessert, I ordered three to take home: pineapple bar, pineapple cream pie, and blueberry cheesecake. Although they were all very good, the cheesecake stole the show. Huge, local blueberries topped off a graham cracker crust filled with what I could've sworn was real cream cheese filling. Absolutely amazing! They had some excellent local produce available for sale, along with their usual wide selection of vegan food, and they now have an entire room for juices. I picked up a hefty box of heirloom tomatoes for $6. Pints of local cherry tomatoes were going for $5. I found the staff to be their usual friendly, helpful selves, and the entire operation is spotless.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2020-08-26
Pros: Great food served with many smiles, Local produce available at reasonable prices, Spotless facility
Cons: I don't live close enough to go every day...
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SueMedeiros
Points +155
Will travel far and wide for this! - Edit
My husband and I love this restaurant and travel 50 min for it. It does not disappoint! We probably go once every 2 - 3 months. Beautiful atmosphere, friendly wait staff, priced fairly! We always have left overs so its like getting two meals. The food is absolutely delicious! Their hours change so follow them on facebook so your not disappointed if they are closed. They close 2 pm on Friday and closed in Saturdays for their reg hours. Its a bummer and I respect their discipline!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2020-07-21
Pros: Outstanding food, Friendly staff, Non vegans love this place
Cons: Far away, Not another Pulse Cafe closer to us
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ShanaBartlett
Points +26
I can't recommend them enough - Edit
Always amazing. I've never had a problem. Their "honor system" market during Covid helped me a LOT as a person who is at risk and didn't want to be exposed to large stores but needed supplies.
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