Pizza. The word alone can kick-start the salivary glands of most Americans, and we might remind you that vegans and vegetarians have pizza-craving taste buds too. Going veg doesn't mean that you have to give up the delicious foods you grew up with: enter T.J. Scallywaggle's Vegan House of Pizza in Allston. Touting itself as "comfort food for enlightened times," TJ's is a mainstay in the Boston veg community and the only completely vegan pizza restaurant in the Commonwealth. The extensive menu includes all-vegan pizzas, calzones, subs, salads, and sides. On the night Veggiest visited they were offering a Thai BBQ pizza that had "chicken," a soft "cheese," lots of veggies and mango. Very tasty.

TJ Scallywaggles also hosts "All You Can Eat" nights on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. For a flat fee of $9 you can try all different types of yummy vegan pizza while hanging with a fun crowd. Swing by TJ's next on June 10th to join in. TJ's also hosts music performances on Thursday nights; check out their MySpace for more info.

While Boston is still in need of more vegan restaurants, TJ Scallywaggle's thankfully provides a delicious haven for the hungry, thrifty, and socially conscious eaters of the city.

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