For many plant-based diners in Boston, the best part of visiting the Time Out Market in Fenway has been Lulu Green. The 100-percent vegan spot has long been a go-to for hearty dishes like chick’n and waffles, Korean BBQ burritos, and more, but now, that chapter is coming to an end.
Mary Lattouf, co-founder of the popular Boston vegan restaurant, has decided to close Lulu Green’s Time Out Market location, along with its offshoot, Cafe Lulu, following a dispute with the market’s new owner.
Cafe Lulu is the market’s only coffee provider, and according to the new ownership, it needed to cater to all customers by offering cow’s milk. Lattouf declined and chose to withdraw both businesses from the market instead.
Cafe Lulu
Staying 100-percent vegan
Since it was founded by Lattouf and her sister, Nada, in 2020, Lulu Green has been proudly 100 percent vegan. When it opened at Time Out Market in 2025, the goal was to bring its plant-based, Middle Eastern–inspired cuisine to a wider audience.
“After being honored with ‘Best Vegan Restaurant’ by Boston Magazine, we feel this is the perfect time to grow, and we couldn’t be more excited to bring Lulu Green to Time Out Market and the Fenway,” Lattouf said at the time. “Since opening our doors in South Boston, expanding to the Fenway neighborhood has been a longtime goal, and we’re thrilled to finally make it a reality.”
However, in early 2026, Time Out Market changed hands. The move saved the food hall from closure, but signaled a shift in direction.
“After operating for one year at Time Out Market, we have made the decision to move on,” a post on Lulu Green’s Instagram reads. It continued: “After much consideration, we made the decision not to renew our lease because Lulu Green’s core values do not align with the goals of the new landlord.”
Lulu Green
A new chapter for Lulu Green
Ultimately, while fans of the business were disappointed by the news, they were understanding. “I literally only went to Time Out for Lulu because it was vegan,” wrote one Instagram user. “Insisting that it not be that is ridiculous … and it’s not simply in protest why I won’t be going back into the food hall after Lulu leaves.”
Another added: “Respect & appreciation to y’all for staying true to the values that matter. It’s been disheartening to see other places opt not to do the same.”
It’s not all bad news, though. Lulu Green’s original South Boston location isn’t going anywhere, and the restaurant is also set to open a new outpost in Kendall Square, Cambridge, later this year.
The new space will feature a menu similar to the Time Out location—think vegan chicken sandwiches, waffles, tacos, burgers, and more—and will include a 22-seat patio with greenery and a pond.
“We’re thrilled to share this concept with the Cambridge community,” said Lattouf, per Caught in Southie.
She added: “Our vision is to create more than just a restaurant—we want to offer the community a welcoming gathering space where incredible food, genuine hospitality, and a fun atmosphere come together to create a remarkable experience that people want to share with their friends and family.”
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Charlotte is a VegNews editor and writer based in sunny Southsea on England's southern coast.
