Editors’ Choice
NU Kitchen, Newburyport
Nu Kitchen is doing everything from scratch, right down to shredding produce in-house, sourced locally and organically whenever possible. Even the salad dressings and the mayonnaise are made here and 100 percent vegan, but you wouldn’t guess it. Grain bowls like the Chipotle Avocado and Lime Bowl—a mix of organic quinoa, brown rice, steamed kale, corn, black beans, fresh salsa, and avocado topped with spicy chipotle lime dressing—are hearty enough on their own, but can be topped with a selection of tofu, roasted wild mushrooms, vegan chicken, or a Beyond Burger to gild the lily. 19-23 Pleasant St., Newburyport, 978-954-3271, thenukitchen.com
Readers’ Choice
Sol Bean Juice Bar & Kitchen, Middleton
Community is at the heart of this shop, which has grown over 15 years from its original 450-square-foot location to a 3,000-square-foot space. They are still dedicated to making all their dressings, sauces, and soups from scratch, and even grind their own fresh nut butters. 221 South Main St., Middleton, 978-777-5900, solbeanmiddleton.com