12 Best Juice Bars & Smoothies in Cambridge

“Been here multiple times and this is my go to after a long day of studying, especially sinceI want to make sure I’m stuffing myself with high quality plant-based meals. The staff is super friendly and the environment is a café style that’s perfect as a study spot. Plenty of seating on the ground floor and the basement.“

“Life Alive is my favorite Boston staple and after years of living in the city and eating at every Life Alive, this location is my favorite. Though the food should in theory be the same at all of them, it’s very much not the case and I’ve found that more often than not at Harvard Square portions are always the size they should be, bowls are not as overdressed, and staff is friendly and helpful.

Their warm bowls are the star of the menu, and the best ones are the Autumn Falafel bowl and the Green Goddess bowl (I like adding hummus or miso tofu). Outside of this, their ramen, rainbow nori wrap, and soups are also good options. Their beverages are nice but usually overly sweet.

Generally, if you’re looking for flavorful, healthy (and/or vegan friendly), and fairly-priced food, you cannot find a better option than Life Alive.“

“absolutely stunning vegan ramen! Everything I've had from here has been amazing.“

“The atmosphere is very playful, low lit and cozy. I could see myself coming here to work, grab a snack or hang out with friends. They have a few games like jenga and uno and a selection of food. I got 3 different types of the onigiri (Kani, Shrimp tempura, and baked salmon) and they were all fresh and delicious. I started with shrimp tempura and it was so good I went back for the other two. That alone will keep me coming back. The oreo milk was nice, but the onigiri were the stars. I would definitely recommend coming to try the food.“

“Everything on the menu! Deliciousness on Newbury Street!“

“best froyo at the harvard community!“

“Excellent music, the employees where great & very attentive, My Açaí / pitaya bowl was delicious thanks guys

Parking: Parking around the block if you get lucky

Kid-friendliness: My siblings loved it“

“A  reliably fresh poke spot in Porter Square.

For the past few months, Ono Pokebar has been one of my go-to delivery spots for poke bowls, and that’s largely because of one key factor: consistency. The number one thing I look for in a poke bar is reliable portion sizes. When these places first open, they usually get great reviews for their generous servings, but give it a few months, and the portions start shrinking until they’re no different from any other run-of-the-mill poke spot. Sure, creative toppings and unique sauces can add some flair, but if I can’t count on consistent portions from visit to visit, I’m less likely to return.

That’s what sets Ono Pokebar apart. Most of the time, the bowls are served up by members of the owner’s family, so the portions are reliably the same every time. While they might not be the biggest bowls out there, they’re just the right size to leave me satisfied without worrying if I’ll still be hungry afterward.

When it comes to their poke, Ono Pokebar delivers exactly what you’d expect from a solid spot—fresh fish, flavorful sauces, and all the crunchy toppings that make a bowl satisfying. While they don’t have a ton of unique toppings, it’s the kind of reliable place I’d dash to the moment a poke craving hits.

Parking: Porter square plaza parking lot“

“Excellent, creative, tasty and healthy food in a very welcoming and relaxing space. Wish you would open one on the South Shore!“

“I’m from Los Angeles and this ranked with some of the best Mexican food there.“

“As someone who has searched for the best boba in Harvard Square since 2017, I am telling you this is the best spot. It's the classic standby. It's been here for years and it will continue to last, no matter how many other bubble tea shops open (and inevitably close) in the rest of the square. It's consistent, it's very decent boba and tea, it has a nice big menu and great weekday specials, and it's pretty fast.

Ten One is expensive, overcrowded, and inconsistent quality-wise, with a limited menu and slow service; the only thing it has better than Kung Fu is their branding. Tiger Sugar is terrible; the last time I got milk foam there, I could literally see it curdling in my tea.“

“Healthy Yums! Veggie panini was yum Dessert bowl was yum Matcha smoothie was yum“