Clover

Finally tried Clover.
I was walking down Newbury Street starving, and Clover was there to save the day.
I got the chickpea fritter and was worried it wouldn’t be enough food. Boy was I wrong, the sandwich was MASSIVE. It was topped with all these yummy pickled veggies and the fritters were to die for.
Definitely will be coming back to try more food. I’m shocked I haven’t tried this before!!!

Absolutely delicious! I had the chickpea fritter sandwich and a rosemary lemonade and I was in vegan heaven! So fresh and wholesome in flavor! I will most definitely be stopping by the truck again, and their storefront location in Cambridge…

I wish this location was open more often. Love the panelle, although they overdo it with the dill sometimes. While most people rave about the chickpea fritter, I wasn’t too crazy about it. It just tasted like a regular falafel to me, nothing special. They have some interesting drinks as well. I tired the lavender lemonade, but it just tasted like regular lemonade. Maybe they were having an off day. The yogurt in the AM is also great, but a bit pricey for what it is ($ 5). The rosemary french fries have potential, but they were limp and greasy when I ordered them.

Downgrading. Beautiful warm falafal, made ice cold by huge lobs of ice cold (and gross) cabbage kraut, seeping colored liquid down the bread, making the whole thing like something I got out of the back of a broken freezer in a slumlorded apartment.
Sad face.

I have been to other Clover locations & have always enjoyed my meal, which is why I was not only disappointed but also surprised to recently have a less-​than-​stellar experience at this Clover food truck.
I came to the Longwood Clover food truck during my lunch break a little while back. When I arrived, the line didn’t seem terrible; there were maybe 10 – 12 people in front of me. I, however, ended up waiting in line for 40 minutes before being able to place my order. As I had a bit of a wait, I was able to ruminate over the menu, & I decided that when my time came, I would order the chickpea fritter with a cup of the lavender lemonade. While I was still in line, however, both the chickpea fritter & lemonade were crossed off the menu. So, I decided to order the iced hibiscus tea & Asian eggplant sandwich (a new menu item) instead.
When I received my tea, I was informed that they had run out of ice, so unless I wanted to wait roughly 15 minutes for the ice truck to arrive, I would have to take the tea as is without ice. Not wanting to wait for the ice truck, I took the tea without ice. Tea in hand, I went to grab a plastic cover for the cup, but where the covers were supposed to be, there was only an empty space. I inquired about the covers & was told that they did not have anymore. So, uncovered, lukewarm hibiscus tea in hand, I waited for my sandwich, which I received a few minutes later. I had hoped that the sandwich would be delicious & thus make up for my experience hitherto, but alas, the sandwich proved to be the icing on the not-​so-​great cake. The Asian eggplant sandwich consisted of an eggplant & garlic spread with chunks of cauliflower. The cauliflower was supposed to be fried, but the cauliflower in my sandwich was raw. So, in addition to my uncovered, lukewarm hibiscus tea, I now had a raw, supposed-​to-​be-​fried, cauliflower sandwich. I left feeling rather disappointed.
I will continue to eat at Clover — just not at this particular location.

5-​stars for their breakfast options. The breakfast sandwich is phenomenal — simple and fresh, with just a soft boiled egg, cheddar, and tomato with salt and pepper. Popovers and muffins, warm and tasty. Granola in milk, also amazing — well-​spiced with a good amount of crunch. Toss in some fruit compote and I’m full till late afternoon. Their iced coffee is strong and slightly acidic, which I enjoy.
5-​stars for their employees, who are super duper friendly and always helpful.

I was contacted by Ayer the owner of Clover about this review and he was able to clear a few things up for me. First and foremost, I did not know that this location was not part of the Boston Food Truck rotation and that Clover actually pays rent for that spot. Additionally, they are going to be making their own bread which should help with the sandwich holding up to it’s ingredients. This still doesn’t change my indigestion over the sandwich and the fact that most of the ones I received were not constructed well, but I think the eggplant hold a lot of the fry grease and that is what upsets my stomach. Re-​reading my review, it is harsh and I apologize for that. Especially for a business that tries to give back to the community. I just think in general, it’s not for me and my tastes.

Clover. Vegetarian, friendly, relatively cheap. Seems like a slam dunk 5 star, but read on to see my reservations (heh food pun).
Clover has so much to like. Starting with the folks taking the orders, they are friendly, encouraging and if you have a chance to chat with them they tend to be very interesting folks. The people who work here and their attitude is one of the things that keeps me coming back to clover time and time again.
The food is OK, but has some real standouts: Egg and Eggplant, Seasonal Sandwiches (for the most part) and a whole lot of the side dishes are pretty amazing. The problem I have is a lot of the normal sandwiches are just OK, and leave me not totally full… but not so hungry I want to buy a $ 3 side.
Finally the wait is a bit of a hassle. I know they move as fast as they can and its made on site so you have to be patient. But I’m an American damnit and I refuse. That’s my GOD given right.
Clover also gets a bonus star for their blog, their CSAs and other fun things they do (like beer launches or movies on their truck, or cooking classes). I love the idea of this company, that they support veggie food and local farmers. I love that they use social media wisely. I like to put my dollar where my mouth is, and I support folks like this because they support ideals I support.
Good on you, Clover. Good. On. You.

I have been to Clover more times than I can count.
Each and every time, with exactly ZERO exceptions, I have gotten the chickpea fritter. (hold the hummus– I know– I’m lame and don’t dig hummus)
I will continue this forever. There will be no variation. There will be nothing but amazing chickpea fritter when I visit Clover.
It is, without a doubt, one of the best sandwiches in existence.
(the lemonades are always the bomb too)
why only four stars? well, sometimes the wait is extreme for said fritter sandwich.

Awesome food. The staff went out of their way to explain and get me the best sandwich I could eat for my sensitive stomach. Their BLT (vegan) was amazing. I would love to eat there again.
(The staff isn’t allowed to accept tips though-​kinda weird). They ask that you just come back.
Happy camper-​great food and drinks-​stop here and enjoy.

I’m a big fan of Clover– food is great. Non-​vegetarians come here too, that’s how good it is. Also, Clover has food trucks and restaurant locations everywhere all over the Boston area. A testament to their popularity.
Service is good too. It used to be kind of messy (people in back of me would get their orders before me by accident), but I am happy to report that after giving them another few chances, they have really worked on improving after I wrote a less than stellar review here on Unilocal

Clover is helping to build the distinct culture of the Boston food truck scene. The food there is smart, flavorful and just healthy enough to be considered healthy.
I’m knocking a star off because most of their sandwiches are too sloppy to eat with complete certainty that you won’t ruin your work shirt. Overall, though, keep doing what you’re doing, Clover.

So happy this is in LMA, my new work neighborhood!
The food is very good — rosemary fries are as delicious as they sound and the BBQ seitan is fresh and filling. The lavender lemonade is quite lavender-​y so beware if you aren’t a huge fan. I love lavender so it was perfect for me. Portions are big and value is high! Lemonade, fries, and pita totalled $ 12, not bad! I can’t wait to come back again and again.

I LOVE the Clover in Harvard Square, and was psyched when I found out that they had a truck next to my new workplace.
I finally got around to trying the egg and eggplant and it is delicious. DELICIOUS. I actually like it better than the chickpea fritter. They were fast, the sandwich was fresh, and they take debit/​credit through their little iphone device. Easy as pie.
It’s too bad that sandwich prices have increased, but what can you do?

I work by the LMA and visited the Clover Truck for the first time today. I will be returning. I had the chick pea fritter sandwich, which is essentially a falafel with some great pickled toppings. There was a lot of red cabbage, which I may ask them to go lighter on next time. Otherwise, it was perfect! I also had the fries, which are served fresh, hot and great!
The staff were very efficient in taking orders. They seem open to customizing orders. The wait for the food was a little on the longer side, likely due to the popularity of this truck at lunchtime. The menu was slightly confusing to me — there was a lot of writing up there, the joke about chick pea fritters being written in the same marker as the food list is a little overwhelming. The menu is somewhat non-​traditional to meBut when I asked one of the staff what a chick pea fritter actually was, she explained it perfectly.
Prices were quite reasonable as well. $ 5 for a good-​sized sandwich. $ 3 for the side of fries.
I am intrigued by the breakfast menu so my next trip may take place between 8 and 11am.

Wow, I’m so happy that I randomly encountered the Clover Food Truck while being diverted on the Red Line.
$ 5 gets you a delicious chick pea fritter in a pita pocket filled with all kinds of pickled veggie goodness.
I also sampled their iced tea, as riding the horrible Green Line made me very thirsty.
I was thrilled that they use Square (an iPhone device that accepts credit cards). Nothing annoys me more than places that don’t accept credit card payment (I like earning points and not having to hit up the ATM)
I was so happy with my experience that I made sure to tell everyone in my office about it. I also told them we will be taking a lunch field trip there on a sunny day in the near future!

Stopped by the CloverLMA truck today for lunch. They have breakfast, lunch/​dinner Monday-​Friday. We had the chickpea fritter sandwich, parsnip and cheddar sandwich, rosemary parsnip fries and hibiscus teas. The sandwiches were huge and a great deal for $ 5.
Everything we had was yummy. All serving items are compostable and the staff was friendly, efficient and even gave us extra fries because they accidentally made too many (they don’t make them until they are ordered!).
This place received rave reviews from our vegetarian and vegan folks too! We will be back.

I really don’t like giving out five stars, but guys, this place is amazing. Seriously! Amazing. If you haven’t been here (or to any Clover truck /​place) you need to go, right now.
I’ve been to the LMA truck about 5 times and the large Harvard Square restaurant once. I have never had a bad experience, ever.
Staff: the staff members are always friendly. I wonder if they are required to eat two cups of sugar or are given free Prozac before work… whatever they do, it works. After ordering (especially at the truck) the order taker has a great conversation with the hungry patrons. Alternatively, when the sandwich makers inside the truck are handing off the food, they have a huge smile that is extremely genuine.
Today, in fact, I was waiting to get my sandwich. The man who was making it either cut the bread too thin or forgot an ingredient. He remade the whole thing without second guessing himself. The pride they put in the sandwiches is extraordinary.
Food: the food is amazing, it really is. I usually order the egg and eggplant sandwich and it’s just great. Filled to the brim, the sandwich is packed with delicious flavor. Secondly, I love *LOVE* french fries. This place has one of my favorite fries, ever (maybe it’s the rosemary, maybe it’s the hand cut potato, who knows, it’s great).
Cost: Let’s face it, we’re all on budgets. An overwhelmingly large sandwich costs only $ 5.00! Crazy!
If you can’t read my excitement and love for Clover, you’re an idiot. Go and experience it for yourself. Write a great review after (add photos!)

Clover oh Clover, Where art thou Clover?
I couldn’t find you today at lunch. And you didn’t tweet. And I’m really sad. I was really excited to finally meet the new little baby of Longwood Medical Area.
Please come back to me…

I’m always wary of finally trying something I’ve had such high expectations about for so long, because there’s too great a chance that those expectations won’t be met. But I’m happy to say that when I finally got a chance to try Clover’s chickpea fritter sandwich when they started parking their truck here in the LMA last month, it was just as delicious as I had heard.
Everything in this sandwich was flavorful and worked wonderfully together, top notch ingredients in harmony with eachother, and the dish was filling without being heavy or greasy (plus it’s relatively healthy, and cheap at $ 5… how can you go wrong here?). The standout for me was that sweet red cabbage… I don’t even like cabbage but it was the star of that sandwich and gave it that extra kick from good into great.
I’ve tried their rosemary fries and hibiscus iced tea as well, and both are tasty. I love their commitment to local, healthy, community, transparency, taste, and all the wonderful things that make a great food business (read their blog for more). Even their truck staff are nice (how many times has a ‘fast’ food server person asked your name?).
Needless to say, I’m totally stoked that they’re in the LMA now, although it’s just M-​F 4 – 8 (please please do lunch? you would make a killing!). Right now I’m wracking my brains thinking up excuses to grab a quick dinner here (taking BCAE classes downtown right after work helps), or somehow scheming to take the long trek to the truck parked at BU to grab lunch (not very feasible when you have limited lunch time). [UPDATE: the Clover gods must have heard my prayers, because they’re now here for breakfast and lunch every week day! So so stoked.]