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Life Alive
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant$$$$
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge
"Favorites: Adventurer bowl and love alive"(11 Tips)
"enjoyed the green goddess bowl & coconut smoothie :-)"(9 Tips)
"Emperor + beets, adventurer, hot & healthy bachelor."(6 Tips)
"Any of the food here is great and make sure to grab a smoothie."(35 Tips)
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Alice 🐱August 19, 2014Take the Demi (portions are huge) Green Goddess with tofu and Quinoa instead of rice. then pour the spicy sauce at the water-self station and...go to heaven. Plus, can't go wrong with the Thrive Alive
Emily ChalkoSeptember 19, 2016One of my favorites for a quick healthy but filling bite in Boston. Get the adventurer bowl with avocado! The ginger Namu Shayu sauce will knock your socks off. Amazing smoothies - get the love alive
Taejasvi NarayanMay 1, 2015Great place for vegan and vegetarian food, and the smoothies are so healthy. Everything is creatively presented in mason jars and little plates. Not to mention the garden in the bathroom... So hippie!
Boston.comAugust 4, 2014I love pretty much anything that can be eaten out of a bowl, which is why the Green Goddess, a blend of greens and brown rice and topped with a decadent shoyu ginger sauce, is my go-to steal at $9.25. Read more
Aimée Jane ParrJanuary 3, 2021The food here is amazing! Best vegan spot in Boston! Healthy and organic, big portions and a quirky, earthly, tranquil vibe inside. All grain bowls & juices are tasty and a great mix of ingredients!🌱
Jennifer PoreNovember 9, 2017I had the fool! A yummy noodle bowl with kale, tofu, and mushrooms in a ginger dressing. I also treated myself to a raw truffle. I sat downstairs, which kinda felt like I was in a dark hippy cave.
Jill SantiagoOctober 28, 2014Favorites: The Swami + Island Alive smoothie. Makes it easy to eat healthy- my carnivore husband likes the satisfying meals. Wish they had more space- nowhere to sit during rush times. Good prices.
Dylan BoydJanuary 18, 2017Amazing vegetarian food! Had an awesome Lover Salad and they so great Kombucha. Definitely worth dropping in to relax and have some amazing ethical food.
I have to admit, I’m always skeptical of vegetarian food. BUT, The Adventurer with Avocado was really good along with the Elvis Alive smoothie. So if you’re not a vegetarian either, try that!
Tara KrishnanNovember 29, 2012The Green Goddess and Swami are amazing and their smoothies and fruit juices are delicious!! The Spring Alive, Chai Alive and the Superhero Alive are my favorites.
Samantha SchwartzJune 28, 2013Great veg in Central Square area. Salad bowls are great! Thoroughly enjoyed the "Explorer" friends loved the "Adventurer" & the "Swami" as well.
There's a reason this place is always busy. Order a Green Goddess bowl - even a demi size is enough to fill you up. It's a warm bowl of healthy yumminess!
Wow. This place is amazing. Green Goddess bowl and do not skip that hot sauce. Downstairs is spacious and cool. Top 5 fave veggie places on my list.
Thierry RousseauJuly 6, 2013Best is to take few demi to try few things!we had the lover(good) the healer ( best) the innocent ( best) for the drink all were very good. Can't wait to go back and would love one in the UK.
Gabriel M.May 24, 2018Everything is fresh and delicious at this place! Each warm bowl has its own zest and flavor. Half portions are great if you’re not starving.
This place truly is an exceptional find. So many delicious and healthy options. I recommend any of the warm meals served in bowls. The Emperor and the Adventurer are my two favorites.
Kat 🐱February 8, 2016Best vegetarian restaurant I have ever been to! Get the Adventurer with curry miso sauce! Just trust me.
Niki BlakerMarch 3, 2017I had The Seeker which was excellent! The salad portions are huge - I was satisfied neither their "demi" size.
Aleksandra ArcipowskaFebruary 22, 2019This place is amazing. I got adventure bowl and it is full of flavors.heathy. warm. Vegetarian/vegan. Njam.
Sophia HDecember 24, 2018Adventurer bowl is AMAZING. The Fool (udon noodles) was good but not as filling or diverse. Bowls are large but the food is pretty light, so they may not be that filling for dinner, just FYI.
Mike CollinsMarch 4, 2016I like the swami, the masterful bowl, the adventure and explorer. Very lively. Lots of pretty people. Nice art. Good music. Stuff to read.
Allison Tovo-DwyerAugust 4, 2011You will feel amazing after eating here! I prefer the adventurer bowl (get a bowl if you are hungry--its also the only way you can get a stamp on your appreciation card). Fun to try different juices!
M3t47 G34rJuly 30, 2016Line is so long that it's unreal. But the food and atmosphere are worth it. Udon miso masterful is pretty good. There's also a lounge type seating downstairs.
Ryan NixonJuly 8, 2016Had the chai smoothie, was very good: strong flavors of banana and cinnamon. Udon miso was great too, loved the kale
BriannaJune 17, 2016A vegetarian's paradise! Everything is delicious. You can't go wrong with anything. I'm especially fond of 'The Lover' 🍄
DebbApril 5, 2017Very nice place, all organic and veggie. People are really nice and the salads are excellent! Totally recomend it!
Hive Alive is delicious but I'd add a bit of ginger to it to give it a bit of zest. The Ginger Crush is not for the faint if heart but it is my favorite so far.
The green goddess both with both is all you will ever need in life. Eat a truffle after for dessert!
Everything is good, but go with the Emperor or Romantic Wrap. Call ahead for take out & they let you skip the line (it's always packed).
Dave HakkensSeptember 7, 2014EVERYTHING here is great. healthy, organic, staff, menu, speed, taste. Did not check the toilet though..
The bowls are just to-die-for. I'm the biggest fan of the alchemist. If only I made enough to eat there every day.
Awesome smoothies. Still not in love with the seasoning and flavors in the bowls, but I know many who love it.- Jonathan ShawMay 5, 2017I'm a newbie at this place, but the Green Goddess was amazing. I'm hooked, can't wait until my next visit!
Lou AllenMay 4, 2015The green goddess (with almonds) hit the spot. Feel satisfied without the normal sluggishness. The place was very busy but the staff were efficient
Caroline PaclMarch 24, 2012Love this super crunchy cafe! The one in Lowell is pretty awesome as well! I think I tried my first wheat-grass shot there or something... Great tea selection anyway!- Every time I come here I tell myself I'm gonna branch out and try something other than the Green Goddess bowl, but it's just SO GOOD
The Adventurer is my go-to, but I never regret trying something new. Nab some free smoothie samples as you wait.- Sophia HDecember 24, 2018Maca Malt smoothie was great. Light in chocolate. Grainy grittiness of cashew bits was particularly delightful.
- Emperor + beets, adventurer, hot & healthy bachelor. Demi for dinner, full plate for lunch. Avoid Life Alive on hot days - limited AC and most clientele are not daily showerers or deodorant users
DJ Tek aka Mr. ChicagoApril 4, 2012The Swami - Which is the Curry Miso Sauce with brown rice is absolutely amazing. Make sure you grab a smoothie with your meal. Anything less is a insult! Lol
Proxy ApparelApril 13, 2012Get the Rebel! Sesame Ginger Nama Sauce with flax oil enlivening carrots, beets, broccoli, dark greens, tofu & hijiki over quinoa & short grain brown rice. Sooo good!- Try the The Adventurer - If you haven't been to this place yet, I highly recommend you try it out. Healthy options and full of flavor
Saritha AthmakurMarch 17, 2015First time -Not very impressed. Food was good, but easily replicable@home. I was able to make Elvis Alive@home for < $3 for twice the quantity you get here. I would come back though to try more stuff
Andrea AndoApril 10, 2013The beauty of The Lover, The Fool, The Seeker, The Poet... go for whomever you feel you are that moment.
Stephanie OrmeSeptember 14, 2019My acai bowl wasn't great. The ingredients weren't mixed super well, so some bites were super bitter (from the flax seeds maybe?). And all the peanut butter was in the bottom.
Chris MillsJuly 17, 2015Everything is great! I'm particularly fond of the Green Goddess bowl and the Life Alive juice.
Carrie BevisMay 30, 2016Very crunchy granola type restaurant with the best salad, wrap and smoothie selection.
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