Life Alive Organic Cafe Central Square
765 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge
(617) 354-5433
Customers' Favorites
The Udon Miso Masterful
Green Goddess Bowl
The Green Goddess
Adventurer Bowl
Rainbow Harvest
The Adventurer
PB&J Acai Bowl
Emperor Bowl
The Emperor
Buddha Bowl
Featured items
Super Berry Acai
Açaí with blueberry, strawberry, cacao nibs, coconut & almond granola
Contains tree nuts.
The Hot & Healthy Bachelor
Melted Vermont white cheddar, hard boiled egg, broccoli, kale, Braggs & nutritional yeast pressed in a whole wheat tortilla
Contains eggs, dairy, gluten and soy. Cannot be made gluten free.
Super Greens
Mango, pineapple, orange, kale, avocado, banana, ginger, spirulina, coconut milk
PB Cup Acai
Açaí with peanut butter fresh banana, superfood fudge, coconut & almond granola
Contains peanuts and tree nuts.
Elvis Alive
Peanut butter, banana, raw cacao, coconut gelato, coconut milk
Contains peanuts.
PB&J Acai Bowl
Açaí with strawberry, peanut butter, peanut crumble, hemp & almond granola
Contains peanuts and tree nuts.
Blueberry Superfood Waffles
Gluten-free with superfoods: hemp, bee pollen and coconut with Vermont maple syrup
Contains eggs.
Breakfast Hash
Sweet potato quinoa hash with peppers, onion, red beets, salsa verde, sunny egg & feta
Contains eggs, dairy, allium and soy
Mango Slush
Watermelon, mango, pineapple, lime
Morning Moxie
Carrot, apple, ginger, lemon, honey, cinnamon, apple cider vinegar.
Tropical Mango Acai
Açaí with mango custard (contains cashews), strawberry, banana, walnut crumble, fresh mint & almond granola
Contains tree nuts.
Strawberries and Cream
Strawberries, housemade strawberry syrup, coconut gelato topped with vanilla cold foam
Pineapple Smash
Pineapple, ginger, turmeric, lemon, maple, kombucha.
Love Child
Blueberry, strawberry, banana, date, chia, coconut milk.
Maca Malt
Maca, raw cacao, cashew, maple, coconut gelato, coconut milk
Contains tree nuts.
Iced Ocean Blue
Blue-green algae, maca, vanilla, maple, sea salt, coconut milk
Watermelon Cooler
Watermelon, cardamom, mint.
Go Green
Cucumber, celery, lemon, green apple, aloe
Heart Beet Cold Pressed Juice
Beet, carrot, green apple, lemon, ginger
Hot Golden Milk
Turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne, black pepper, maple
Breakfast Entrees
Blueberry Superfood Waffles
Gluten-free with superfoods: hemp, bee pollen and coconut with Vermont maple syrup
Contains eggs.
The Hot & Healthy Bachelor
Melted Vermont white cheddar, hard boiled egg, broccoli, kale, Braggs & nutritional yeast pressed in a whole wheat tortilla
Contains eggs, dairy, gluten and soy. Cannot be made gluten free.
Breakfast Hash
Sweet potato quinoa hash with peppers, onion, red beets, salsa verde, sunny egg & feta
Contains eggs, dairy, allium and soy
Breakfast Burrito
Black beans and rice, steamed egg, kale, pink onions, cheddar, Greek yogurt and hot sauce in whole wheat tortilla
Breakfast Burrito Bowl
Black beans and rice, steamed egg, kale, pink onions, cheddar, Greek yogurt and hot sauce
Breakfast Acai Bowls
PB&J Acai Bowl
Açaí with strawberry, peanut butter, peanut crumble, hemp & almond granola
Contains peanuts and tree nuts.
Green Planet
Avocado, kale, mango & spirulina with peanut butter, peanut crumble, raspberry, fresh banana, coconut & almond granola
Contains tree nuts.
Super Berry Acai
Açaí with blueberry, strawberry, cacao nibs, coconut & almond granola
Contains tree nuts.
PB Cup Acai
Açaí with peanut butter fresh banana, superfood fudge, coconut & almond granola
Contains peanuts and tree nuts.
Tropical Mango Acai
Açaí with mango custard (contains cashews), strawberry, banana, walnut crumble, fresh mint & almond granola
Contains tree nuts.
Smoothie
Super Greens
Mango, pineapple, orange, kale, avocado, banana, ginger, spirulina, coconut milk
Love Child
Blueberry, strawberry, banana, date, chia, coconut milk.
Strawberries and Cream
Strawberries, housemade strawberry syrup, coconut gelato topped with vanilla cold foam
Maca Malt
Maca, raw cacao, cashew, maple, coconut gelato, coconut milk
Contains tree nuts.
Blue Raspberry Acai
Açaí, blueberry, raspberry, lemon, coconut milk
Elvis Alive
Peanut butter, banana, raw cacao, coconut gelato, coconut milk
Contains peanuts.
Pineapple Smash
Pineapple, ginger, turmeric, lemon, maple, kombucha.
Mango Slush
Watermelon, mango, pineapple, lime
Cold Pressed Juices
Morning Moxie
Carrot, apple, ginger, lemon, honey, cinnamon, apple cider vinegar.
Go Green
Cucumber, celery, lemon, green apple, aloe
Orange Blossom
Lemon, ginger, turmeric, carrot, green apple, orange blossom water.
Heart Beet Cold Pressed Juice
Beet, carrot, green apple, lemon, ginger
Spicy Green Tonic
Pineapple, jalapeno, apple mint, cilantro
Watermelon Cooler
Watermelon, cardamom, mint.
Coffee/Tea
Raspberry Iced Tea
Iced black tea with raspberry, honey, lemon & ginger
Honey Lemon Iced Tea
Iced black tea, lemon, honey & ginger
Fresh Mint Tea
(Hot)
Fresh Lemon Honey Ginger Tea
Hot fresh lemon and ginger juices, honey
Iced Tea
Iced black tea & fresh lemon
Winter Herbal Tea
Rosemary, lemon, turmeric, cinnamon & maple
Lattes
Iced Chai Latte
Masala chai tea, oat milk
Iced Golden Milk
Turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne, black pepper, maple, coconut milk
Iced Ocean Blue
Blue-green algae, maca, vanilla, maple, sea salt, coconut milk
Hot Mexican Chocolate
Activated charcoal, cacao, cinnamon, cayenne, maple
Iced Matcha
Premium grade matcha, oat milk
Hot Golden Milk
Turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne, black pepper, maple
Hot Matcha
Premium grade matcha
Hot Ocean Blue
Blue-green algae, maca, vanilla, maple, sea salt
Iced Mexican Chocolate
Cacao, cinnamon, cayenne, maple, coconut milk
Iced Butternut Latte
Roasted butternut squash creme, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla & maple
Hot Butternut Latte
Roasted butternut squash creme, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla & maple
Hot Chai Latte
Masala chai tea, oat milk
Wellness Shots
Ginger 1 oz
Turmeric 1 oz
Wheatgrass 1 oz
Featured items
The Green Goddess
Avocado, broccoli & kale with tofu, lemon garlic brown rice and ginger tamari sauce
Contains soy and allium.
The Fool II
Tofu, kale, shiitake, onion, shredded carrots, lemon, scallion & udon noodles with sesame ginger sauce
Contains gluten, soy, sesame and allium.
Make it gluten-free by removing the noodles and adding rice or quinoa.
Buddha Bowl
Avocado, beets, kale, shiitake, purple cabbage, jalapeño, roasted almonds, hemp seeds, fresh herbs, lemon flax brown rice & quinoa with ginger tamari sauce
Contains tree nuts, soy and allium.
Super Berry Acai
Acai, blueberry, cacao nibs, coconut flakes, hemp seeds and almond granola
Hummus & Pita Plate
Hummus with lemon tahini, cucumber, kalamata olives, fresh herbs, crispy chickpeas and toasted whole wheat pita
Contains gluten, sesame and soy.
Make it gluten free by removing the pita.
The Adventurer
Red beets, broccoli, kale, sweet corn, tofu, roasted almonds with quinoa & cheddar rice, sesame & tamari ginger sauces
Contains tree nuts, dairy, sesame, soy and allium.
Rainbow Harvest
Whipped sweet potato, beets, carrots, broccoli, kale, tofu & brown rice with ginger tamari sauce
Contains soy, sesame and allium.
Quesadilla
Vermont white cheddar & nutritional yeast pressed in a whole wheat tortilla
Contains gluten, soy and dairy.
Cannot be made gluten free.
The Emperor
Tofu, corn, carrots, sun-dried tomatoes, kale & cheddar rice with red miso sauce
Contains dairy, soy, sesame and allium
Super Greens
Mango, pineapple, orange, kale, avocado, banana, ginger, spirulina, coconut milk
The Hot & Healthy Bachelor
Melted cheddar, steamed egg, broccoli, kale, Braggs & nutritional yeast pressed in a whole wheat tortilla
The Swami
Sweet red miso & curry brown rice, kale, broccoli, onions, carrots, raisins & tamari almonds
PB Cup Acai
Acai, superfood fudge, banana, peanut butter, almond granola
Avocado Chocolate Mousse
Avocado Chocolate Mousse 8 oz
PB&J Acai Bowl
Acai, almond granola, hemp seeds, coconut flakes, strawberries, peanut butter and peanut crumble
Elvis Alive
Banana, Cacao, Coconut Milk, Gelato, Peanut Butter
Teriyaki Tofu
Teriyaki glazed tofu with broccoli, roasted shiitake, carrots, charred onion, black sesame, scallions and brown rice
Contains allium, sesame & soy
Steamed Edamame
Steamed with Sea Salt
Contains soy
Teriyaki Shiitake
Teriyaki glazed tofu with broccoli, roasted shiitake, carrots, charred onion, black sesame, scallions and brown rice
Contains allium, sesame & soy
The Innocent
Broccoli, carrots, sweet corn, roasted tamari almonds, quinoa & brown rice with ginger tamari sauce
Contains tree nuts, soy and allium
Warm Bowls
Teriyaki Tofu
Teriyaki glazed tofu with broccoli, roasted shiitake, carrots, charred onion, black sesame, scallions and brown rice
Contains allium, sesame & soy
The Green Goddess
Avocado, broccoli & kale with tofu, lemon garlic brown rice and ginger tamari sauce
Contains soy and allium.
Rainbow Harvest
Whipped sweet potato, beets, carrots, broccoli, kale, tofu & brown rice with ginger tamari sauce
Contains soy, sesame and allium.
Buddha Bowl
Avocado, beets, kale, shiitake, purple cabbage, jalapeño, roasted almonds, hemp seeds, fresh herbs, lemon flax brown rice & quinoa with ginger tamari sauce
Contains tree nuts, soy and allium.
The Adventurer
Red beets, broccoli, kale, sweet corn, tofu, roasted almonds with quinoa & cheddar rice, sesame & tamari ginger sauces
Contains tree nuts, dairy, sesame, soy and allium.
Southwest Sol
Avocado, sweet corn, tomato, roasted chipotle tofu, purple cabbage, jalapeño, braised black beans & dirty rice with salsa verde
Contains allium and soy
The Innocent
Broccoli, carrots, sweet corn, roasted tamari almonds, quinoa & brown rice with ginger tamari sauce
Contains tree nuts, soy and allium
The Swami
Sweet red miso & curry brown rice, kale, broccoli, onions, carrots, raisins & tamari almonds
The Emperor
Tofu, corn, carrots, sun-dried tomatoes, kale & cheddar rice with red miso sauce
Contains dairy, soy, sesame and allium
The Lover
Shiitake, beets, carrots, broccoli & kale with ginger tamari sauce. Contains soy and allium.
Salads
Chilled Thai Noodles
Rice noodles, sugar snap peas, red bell pepper, cucumber, celery, carrot, cabbages, cilantro, mint and peanut crumble with peanut lime sauce & sweet chili coconut sauce (contains cashews)
Contains peanuts, tree nuts, allium, sesame and soy
Avocado Greens
Everything-encrusted avocado, cucumber, sweet corn, pickled onions, kalamata olives, crispy chickpeas, feta, mixed baby lettuces, romaine hearts and tomato vinaigrette
Contains dairy, soy, sesame and allium
Tuscan Kale
Tuscan kale, green apples, shaved fennel, roasted cashews, dried cranberries, cashew parmesan & basil green goddess dressing
Contains tree nuts and allium.
Elote Avocado
Avocado, sweet corn, roasted chipotle tofu, tomato, mixed baby lettuces, romaine hearts, shaved cabbages, pickled onions, jalapeño, black beans, chili-lime crema & salsa verde
Contains dairy, allium and soy
Greek Tahini
Cucumber, tomato, feta, kalamata olives, hummus & tahini, shredded carrots, pickled onion, crispy chickpeas with mixed baby lettuces, romaine hearts and greek vinaigrette
Contains sesame, dairy, allium and soy
Autumn Chopped
Roasted butternut squash, green apples, dried cranberries, candied pecans, blue cheese, celery, baby lettuces, romaine hearts & hot honey cider vinaigrette
Contains tree nuts, dairy, allium and soy
Grilled Wraps
The Hot & Healthy Bachelor
Melted cheddar, steamed egg, broccoli, kale, Braggs & nutritional yeast pressed in a whole wheat tortilla
Rainbow Nori
Gluten-free nori rolled with avocado, shiitake & enoki mushrooms, carrots, cucumber, purple cabbage, pickled onions, cilantro & mint and brown rice with ginger carrot miso vinaigrette and tamari dipping sauce
Contains allium, soy and sesame
The Romantic
Melted cheddar, avocado, broccoli, garlic, Braggs & nutritional yeast pressed in a whole wheat tortilla
Mediterranean Chickpea
Hummus & crispy chickpeas with feta, cucumber, tomato, shredded carrots, pickled onions, kalamata olives, mixed lettuces and tahini dressing in a whole wheat tortilla
Contains gluten, dairy, sesame, allium and soy. Cannot be made gluten free
Teriyaki Shiitake
Teriyaki glazed tofu with broccoli, roasted shiitake, carrots, charred onion, black sesame, scallions and brown rice
Contains allium, sesame & soy
Noodles
The Fool II
Tofu, kale, shiitake, onion, shredded carrots, lemon, scallion & udon noodles with sesame ginger sauce
Contains gluten, soy, sesame and allium.
Make it gluten-free by removing the noodles and adding rice or quinoa.
Blonde Miso
Miso broth with broccoli, shiitake, purple cabbage, kimchi, scallion, enoki mushrooms, hard boiled egg & udon noodles
Contains eggs, gluten, soy and allium.
Make it gluten-free by removing the noodles and adding rice or quinoa.
Soups
Moroccan Red Lentil
Red lentils, chickpeas & red bell pepper
Contains soy and allium.
Butternut Bisque
Roasted butternut squash, green apple, cinnamon & nutmeg topped with scallions
Contains allium.
Smoky Chili
Kidney & black beans, chickpeas, sweet potato, topped with scallion, pickled onions & sweet corn
Contains soy and allium
Miso
Tofu, scallion, shiitake & enoki mushrooms
Contains soy, sesame and allium.
Small Bites
Hummus & Pita Plate
Hummus with lemon tahini, cucumber, kalamata olives, fresh herbs, crispy chickpeas and toasted whole wheat pita
Contains gluten, sesame and soy.
Make it gluten free by removing the pita.
Quesadilla
Vermont white cheddar & nutritional yeast pressed in a whole wheat tortilla
Contains gluten, soy and dairy.
Cannot be made gluten free.
Avocado Toast
Avocado with lemon, chili, sea salt, alfalfa sprouts & radish on a sprouted seed & grain muffin
Contains soy and gluten. Cannot be made gluten free.
Steamed Edamame
Steamed with Sea Salt
Contains soy
Cold Pressed Juices
Morning Moxie
Carrot, apple, ginger, lemon, honey, cinnamon, apple cider vinegar.
Go Green
Cucumber, celery, lemon, green apple, aloe
Orange Blossom
Lemon, ginger, turmeric, carrot, green apple, orange blossom water.
Heart Beet Cold Pressed Juice
Beet, carrot, green apple, lemon, ginger
Spicy Green Tonic
Pineapple, jalapeno, apple mint, cilantro
Watermelon Cooler
Watermelon, cardamom, mint.
Smoothies
Elvis Alive
Banana, Cacao, Coconut Milk, Gelato, Peanut Butter
Love Child
Blueberry, strawberry, banana, date, chia, coconut milk.
Super Greens
Mango, pineapple, orange, kale, avocado, banana, ginger, spirulina, coconut milk
Strawberries and Cream
Strawberries, housemade strawberry syrup, coconut gelato topped with vanilla cold foam
Pineapple Smash
Pineapple, ginger, turmeric, lemon, maple, kombucha.
Maca Malt
Maca, raw cacao, cashew, maple, coconut gelato, coconut milk
Contains tree nuts.
Blue Raspberry Acai
Açaí, blueberry, raspberry, lemon, coconut milk
Mango Slush
Watermelon, mango, pineapple, lime
Acai Bowls
Super Berry Acai
Acai, blueberry, cacao nibs, coconut flakes, hemp seeds and almond granola
PB Cup Acai
Acai, superfood fudge, banana, peanut butter, almond granola
PB&J Acai Bowl
Acai, almond granola, hemp seeds, coconut flakes, strawberries, peanut butter and peanut crumble
Green Planet
Avocado, kale, banana, mango, raspberry, peanut butter, almond granola
Tropical Mango Acai
Açaí with mango custard (contains cashews), strawberry, banana, walnut crumble, fresh mint & almond granola
Contains tree nuts.
Coffee & Tea
Raspberry Iced Tea
Iced black tea with raspberry, honey, lemon & ginger
Fresh Lemon Honey Ginger Tea
Hot fresh lemon and ginger juices, honey
Honey Lemon Iced Tea
Iced black tea, lemon, honey & ginger
Iced Tea
Iced black tea & fresh lemon
Fresh Mint Tea
(Hot)
Winter Herbal Tea
Rosemary, lemon, turmeric, cinnamon & maple
Latte
Iced Chai Latte
Masala chai tea, oat milk
Iced Ocean Blue
Blue-green algae, maca, vanilla, maple, sea salt, coconut milk
Iced Golden Milk
Turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne, black pepper, maple, coconut milk
Iced Matcha
Premium grade matcha, oat milk
Hot Golden Milk
Turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne, black pepper, maple, coconut milk
Hot Mexican Chocolate
Cacao, cinnamon, cayenne, maple, coconut milk
Hot Matcha
Premium grade matcha, oat milk
Iced Mexican Chocolate
Cacao, cinnamon, cayenne, maple, coconut milk
Hot Ocean Blue
Blue-green algae, maca, vanilla, maple, sea salt, coconut milk
Iced Butternut Latte
Roasted butternut squash creme, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla & maple
Hot Butternut Latte
Roasted butternut squash creme, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla & maple
Hot Chai Latte
Masala chai tea, oat milk
Wellness Shots
Ginger 1 oz
Turmeric 1 oz
Wheatgrass 1 oz
Desserts
Maple Pecan Overnight Oats
Gluten-free oats with candied pecans (contains butter), maple, dried cranberries, chia, flax, hemp seeds, coconut flakes, cacao nibs & bee pollen
Contains tree nuts, dairy and sesame.
Avocado Chocolate Mousse
Avocado Chocolate Mousse 8 oz
Housemade Signature Sauces
Ginger Tamari Nama Gluten Free 8 oz
Fresh ginger, tamari, garlic, lemon, olive oil & spices
Kombucha Draught
Blissberry Draft
Ginger Draft
Blissberry Growler 64 oz
Ginger Growler 64 oz
Hand-Crafted Beverages
Ginger Crush
Ginger, lemon, maple, crushed ice, pure water.
Strawberry Lemonade
Strawberry, lemon, maple
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Recent Reviews
Though the service was a little below par, I would rate them highly for the food. Never thought that they can indeed cook vegetarian food that nicely. I am from India and I can highly recommend this place for vegetarians.
May 2025
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.
October 2024
This pure vegetarian restaurant located in Cambridge, Boston, offers a variety of salad bowls, warm salads, burgers, sandwiches, soups, wraps, noodles, milkshakes, juices, etc. The menu is diverse and healthy. This is the warm salad bowl - rainbow harvest, with vegetables of various colors, boiled and then stir-fried, including brown rice and sweet potatoes to increase satiety, as well as beetroot, kale and carrots. It has a crisp texture and has tofu cubes to add protein. It...
October 2024
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