With 2 locations near MIT and South Station, Clover Food Lab has something special coming out of those vans. Not typically one for "street meat" (it sounds so appetizing), I was delighted to find something as inventive as Clover in the area.
Being a girl who flirts with a somewhat vegetarian lifestyle, this place rocks. Clover is owned by two guys- one vegetarian, one not. The result? Great tasting food that appeals to omnivores and herbivores alike.
My favorite part? What I fondly refer to as "$5 fiber." The menu is based on fresh, seasonal ingredients, every sandwich is only $5, and each one packs a protein punch. The nutritional information I looked at showed each sandwich weighing in between 7 to 14 grams of fiber, keeping you full until dinner.
I tried the basil sandwich, the bbq seitan sandwich, and (far and away my favorite) the chickpea fritter sandwich. Each pita pocket boasted bright, satisfying flavors, but the chickpea fritter sandwich took it to the next level. Reading the ingredients, you'd think "Do they really put that much stuff in 1 pita?" Yes, they do- and it works. Each bite brought with it new flavors that complemented the ones before; moist chickpeas, pickled vegetables, tahini sauce... the list goes on. My advice on a hot day? Pair it with a refreshing ginger lemonade.
Since one owner was an MIT grad, you have to expect they'd take advantage of technology. The food truck is pimped out with a myriad of iPod Touches, wirelessly transmitting your order from host/hostess to chef. The staff works tirelessly to crank out freshly assembled food during the lunchtime rush while remaining approachable in the summer humidity.
All and all, a great pick for fast food during the work week. Someday I'll get there to try their breakfasts too!
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