Life Alive Organic Cafe Kendall Square

415 Main St, Ames St Side, Cambridge
(857) 999-2034

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Adventurer Bowl with Avocado
Super Berry Acai Bowl
Honey Mango Acai Bowl
Spicy Peanut Noodle
Autumn Falafel Bowl
Watermelon Poke
Adventure Bowl
Avocado Toast
Spring Falafel
Falafel Plate

Menu

Featured items
The Green Goddess
Avocado, broccoli & kale with tofu, lemon garlic brown rice and ginger tamari sauce Contains soy and allium.
Autumn Falafel
Crispy baked falafel, roasted butternut squash, brussels sprouts, carrots, kale, crispy chickpeas, black lentils & lemon flax brown rice with lemon tahini Contains sesame, soy and allium
Buddha Bowl
Avocado, beets, kale, shiitake, purple cabbage, jalapeño, roasted almonds, hemp seeds, lemon-cilantro rice & quinoa with ginger tamari sauce Contains tree nuts, soy and allium.
PB Cup Acai
Açaí with peanut butter fresh banana, superfood fudge, coconut & almond granola Contains peanuts and tree nuts.
Super Berry Acai
Açaí with blueberry, strawberry, cacao nibs, coconut & almond granola Contains tree nuts.
Spicy Peanut Noodles
Roasted tofu, shaved vegetables, jalapeño, cilantro & mint, black sesame seeds, peanut crumble & ramen noodles with spicy peanut sauce Contains peanuts, gluten, soy, sesame and allium. Make it gluten-free by removing the noodles and adding rice or quinoa.
Teriyaki Tofu
Teriyaki glazed tofu with broccoli, roasted shiitake, carrots, charred onion, black sesame, scallions and brown rice Contains allium, sesame & soy
Butternut Bisque
Roasted butternut squash, green apple, cinnamon & nutmeg topped with scallions Contains allium.
Avocado Chocolate Mousse
Avocado Chocolate Mousse 8 oz
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.
Rainbow Harvest
Whipped sweet potato, beets, carrots, broccoli, kale, tofu & brown rice with ginger tamari sauce Contains soy, sesame and allium.
Shiitake Udon
Miso broth with shiitake, sweet potato, broccoli, enoki mushrooms, purple cabbage, hard boiled egg & udon noodles Contains eggs, gluten, soy sesame and allium. Make it gluten-free by removing the noodles and adding rice or quinoa.
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.
Miso
Tofu, scallion, shiitake & enoki mushrooms Contains soy, sesame and allium.
PB&J Acai Bowl
Açaí with strawberry, peanut butter, peanut crumble, hemp & almond granola Contains peanuts and tree nuts.
Elvis Alive
Banana, Cacao, Coconut Milk, Gelato, Peanut Butter
Miso Tofu Ramen
Miso broth with roasted miso tofu, shiitake, shaved cabbages, cilantro & mint, scallions, carrots, kimchi & ramen noodles Contains gluten, soy, sesame and allium. Make it gluten-free by removing the noodles and adding rice or quinoa.
Mediterranean Falafel
Crispy baked falafel with feta, tomato, cucumber, carrots, pickled onions, kalamata olives, mixed lettuces, harissa yogurt, hummus & tahini dressing in a whole wheat tortilla Allergens: gluten, allium, sesame, dairy, soy
Love Child
Strawberry, blueberry, banana, chia, dates, coconut milk.
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

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Rainbow Harvest
Whipped sweet potato, beets, carrots, broccoli, kale, tofu & brown rice with ginger tamari sauce Contains soy, sesame and allium.
The Swami
Broccoli, carrots, onions, kale, roasted almonds & raisins with curry brown rice and sweet red miso sauce Contains tree nuts, soy, sesame and allium.
The Green Goddess
Avocado, broccoli & kale with tofu, lemon garlic brown rice and ginger tamari sauce Contains soy and allium.
PB&J Acai Bowl
Açaí with strawberry, peanut butter, peanut crumble, hemp & almond granola Contains peanuts and tree nuts.

Warm Bowls
Teriyaki Tofu
Teriyaki glazed tofu with broccoli, roasted shiitake, carrots, charred onion, black sesame, scallions and brown rice Contains allium, sesame & soy
Buddha Bowl
Avocado, beets, kale, shiitake, purple cabbage, jalapeño, roasted almonds, hemp seeds, lemon-cilantro rice & quinoa with ginger tamari sauce Contains tree nuts, soy and allium.
The Green Goddess
Avocado, broccoli & kale with tofu, lemon garlic brown rice and ginger tamari sauce Contains 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
Autumn Falafel
Crispy baked falafel, roasted butternut squash, brussels sprouts, carrots, kale, crispy chickpeas, black lentils & lemon flax brown rice with lemon tahini Contains sesame, 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.
The Swami
Broccoli, carrots, onions, kale, roasted almonds & raisins with curry brown rice and sweet red miso sauce Contains tree nuts, soy, sesame and allium.
Rainbow Harvest
Whipped sweet potato, beets, carrots, broccoli, kale, tofu & brown rice with ginger tamari sauce Contains soy, sesame and allium.

Salads
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
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
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
Tuscan Kale
Tuscan kale, green apples, shaved fennel, roasted cashews, dried cranberries, cashew parmesan & basil green goddess dressing Contains tree nuts and allium.
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
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

Wraps
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
Mediterranean Falafel
Crispy baked falafel with feta, tomato, cucumber, carrots, pickled onions, kalamata olives, mixed lettuces, harissa yogurt, hummus & tahini dressing in a whole wheat tortilla Allergens: gluten, allium, sesame, dairy, soy
Teriyaki Shiitake
Teriyaki glazed tofu with broccoli, roasted shiitake, carrots, charred onion, black sesame, scallions and brown rice Contains allium, sesame & soy

Noodles
Spicy Peanut Noodles
Roasted tofu, shaved vegetables, jalapeño, cilantro & mint, black sesame seeds, peanut crumble & ramen noodles with spicy peanut sauce Contains peanuts, gluten, soy, sesame and allium. Make it gluten-free by removing the noodles and adding rice or quinoa.
Miso Tofu Ramen
Miso broth with roasted miso tofu, shiitake, shaved cabbages, cilantro & mint, scallions, carrots, kimchi & ramen noodles Contains gluten, soy, sesame and allium. Make it gluten-free by removing the noodles and adding rice or quinoa.
Shiitake Udon
Miso broth with shiitake, sweet potato, broccoli, enoki mushrooms, purple cabbage, hard boiled egg & udon noodles Contains eggs, gluten, soy sesame and allium. Make it gluten-free by removing the noodles and adding rice or quinoa.

Soups
Butternut Bisque
Roasted butternut squash, green apple, cinnamon & nutmeg topped with scallions Contains allium.
Miso
Tofu, scallion, shiitake & enoki mushrooms Contains soy, sesame and allium.
Smoky Chili
Kidney & black beans, chickpeas, sweet potato, topped with scallion, pickled onions & sweet corn Contains soy and allium
Moroccan Red Lentil
Red lentils, chickpeas & red bell pepper Contains soy 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.
Steamed Edamame
Steamed with Sea Salt Contains soy
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.

Cold Pressed Juices
Go Green
Cucumber, celery, lemon, green apple, aloe
Orange Blossom
Lemon, ginger, turmeric, carrot, green apple, orange blossom water.
Morning Moxie
Carrot, apple, ginger, lemon, honey, cinnamon, apple cider vinegar.
Spicy Green Tonic
Pineapple, jalapeno, apple mint, cilantro
Heart Beet Cold Pressed Juice
Watermelon Cooler
Watermelon, cardamom, mint.

Smoothies
Elvis Alive
Banana, Cacao, Coconut Milk, Gelato, Peanut Butter
Super Greens
Mango, pineapple, orange, kale, avocado, banana, ginger, spirulina, coconut milk
Love Child
Strawberry, blueberry, banana, chia, dates, coconut milk.
Mango Slush
Watermelon, mango, pineapple, lime
Strawberries and Cream
Strawberries, housemade strawberry syrup, coconut gelato topped with vanilla cold foam
Pineapple Smash
Pineapple, ginger, turmeric, lemon, maple, kombucha.
Blue Raspberry Acai
Açaí, blueberry, raspberry, lemon, coconut milk
Frozen Mochaccino
Gelato, cold brew coffee, vanilla, maca, superfood hot fudge

Acai Bowls
PB&J Acai Bowl
Açaí with strawberry, peanut butter, peanut crumble, hemp & almond granola Contains peanuts and 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.
Green Planet
Avocado, kale, mango & spirulina with peanut butter, peanut crumble, raspberry, fresh banana, coconut & almond granola Contains tree nuts.
Tropical Mango Acai
Açaí with mango custard (contains cashews), strawberry, banana, walnut crumble, fresh mint & almond granola Contains tree nuts.

Coffee & Tea
Vanilla Honey Oat Cold Brew
honey, vanilla & oat milk shaken cold brew
Fresh Lemon Honey Ginger Tea
Hot fresh lemon and ginger juices, honey
Cold Brew Coffee
Cold brewed
Maple Vanilla Cloud
Cold brew topped with maple vanilla cold foam
Iced Cafe Latte
Oat milk & local coffee, enjoyed iced
Hot Cafe Latte
Oat milk & local coffee, enjoyed hot
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)
Classic Iced Tea
Iced black tea & fresh lemon
Brew Coffee
Classic French
Pour Over
Intelligentsia Special Roast
Winter Herbal Tea
Rosemary, lemon, turmeric, cinnamon & maple

Latte
Iced Ocean Blue
Blue-green algae, maca, vanilla, maple, sea salt, coconut milk
Hot Ocean Blue
Blue-green algae, maca, vanilla, maple, sea salt, coconut milk
Iced Matcha Latte
Premium grade matcha, oat milk
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
Iced Mexican Chocolate
Cacao, cinnamon, cayenne, maple, coconut milk
Iced Golden Milk
Turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne, black pepper, maple, coconut milk
Hot Butternut Latte
Roasted butternut squash, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, maple & coconut milk
Iced Butternut Latte
Roasted butternut squash, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, maple & coconut milk
Hot Chai Latte
Masala chai tea, oat milk
Iced Chai Latte
Masala chai tea, oat milk

Wellness Shots
Ginger 1 oz
Wheatgrass 1 oz
Turmeric 1 oz

Desserts
Avocado Chocolate Mousse
Avocado Chocolate Mousse 8 oz

Housemade Signature Sauce
Ginger Tamari Nama Gluten Free 8 oz
Fresh ginger, tamari, garlic, lemon, olive oil & spices

Kombucha Draught
Ginger Draft
Ginger Growler
Blissberry Draft
Blissberry Growler

Hand-Crafted Beverages
Raspberry Lemon
Raspberry, lemon, sparkling water
Ginger Crush
Ginger, lemon, maple, crushed ice, pure water.
Celery Lemon
Celery, mint, lemon & bubbles
Strawberry Lemonade
Strawberry, lemon, maple

Featured items
PB Cup Acai
Açaí with peanut butter fresh banana, superfood fudge, coconut & almond granola Contains peanuts and tree nuts.
Super Berry Acai
Açaí with blueberry, strawberry, cacao nibs, coconut & almond granola Contains tree nuts.
Breakfast Hash
Sweet potato quinoa hash with peppers, onion, red beets, salsa verde, sunny egg & feta Contains eggs, dairy, allium and soy
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.
Greens, Eggs And Cheese
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.
Elvis Alive
Banana, Cacao, Coconut Milk, Gelato, Peanut Butter
Sunrise Breakfast Sandwich
Roasted egg, Vermont white cheddar & alfalfa sprouts, on a sprouted grain & seed muffin with salsa verde Contains eggs, dairy, gluten, soy and allium. Cannot be made gluten free.
Love Child
Strawberry, blueberry, banana, chia, dates, coconut milk.
Super Greens
Mango, pineapple, orange, kale, avocado, banana, ginger, spirulina, coconut milk
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.
Tropical Mango Acai
Açaí with mango custard (contains cashews), strawberry, banana, walnut crumble, fresh mint & almond granola Contains tree nuts.
Pineapple Smash
Pineapple, ginger, turmeric, lemon, maple, kombucha.
Orange Blossom
Lemon, ginger, turmeric, carrot, green apple, orange blossom water.
Blue Raspberry Acai
Açaí, blueberry, raspberry, lemon, coconut milk
Green Planet
Avocado, kale, mango & spirulina with peanut butter, peanut crumble, raspberry, fresh banana, coconut & almond granola Contains tree nuts.
Vanilla Honey Oat Cold Brew
honey, vanilla & oat milk shaken cold brew
Mango Slush
Watermelon, mango, pineapple, lime
Iced Matcha Latte
Premium grade matcha, oat milk
Morning Moxie
Carrot, apple, ginger, lemon, honey, cinnamon, apple cider vinegar.

Picked For You
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.
Elvis Alive
Banana, Cacao, Coconut Milk, Gelato, Peanut Butter
Love Child
Strawberry, blueberry, banana, chia, dates, coconut milk.
PB&J Acai Bowl
Açaí with strawberry, peanut butter, peanut crumble, hemp & almond granola Contains peanuts and tree nuts.

Breakfast Entrees
Sunrise Breakfast Sandwich
Roasted egg, Vermont white cheddar & alfalfa sprouts, on a sprouted grain & seed muffin with salsa verde Contains eggs, dairy, gluten, soy and allium. 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.
Crispy Breakfast Tacos
Griddled egg & Vermont white cheddar, fresh corn, cilantro & corn tortilla Contains eggs, dairy and allium.
Breakfast Hash
Sweet potato quinoa hash with peppers, onion, red beets, salsa verde, sunny egg & feta Contains eggs, dairy, allium and soy
Blueberry Superfood Waffles
Gluten-free with superfoods: hemp, bee pollen and coconut with Vermont maple syrup Contains eggs.
Greens, Eggs And Cheese
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 Acai Bowls
Super Berry Acai
Açaí with blueberry, strawberry, cacao nibs, coconut & almond granola Contains tree nuts.
Green Planet
Avocado, kale, mango & spirulina with peanut butter, peanut crumble, raspberry, fresh banana, coconut & almond granola Contains tree nuts.
Tropical Mango Acai
Açaí with mango custard (contains cashews), strawberry, banana, walnut crumble, fresh mint & almond granola Contains tree nuts.
PB Cup Acai
Açaí with peanut butter fresh banana, superfood fudge, coconut & almond granola Contains peanuts and tree nuts.
PB&J Acai Bowl
Açaí with strawberry, peanut butter, peanut crumble, hemp & almond granola Contains peanuts and tree nuts.

Smoothie
Elvis Alive
Banana, Cacao, Coconut Milk, Gelato, Peanut Butter
Love Child
Strawberry, blueberry, banana, chia, dates, coconut milk.
Mango Slush
Watermelon, mango, pineapple, lime
Pineapple Smash
Pineapple, ginger, turmeric, lemon, maple, kombucha.
Strawberries and Cream
Strawberries, housemade strawberry syrup, coconut gelato topped with vanilla cold foam
Blue Raspberry Acai
Açaí, blueberry, raspberry, lemon, coconut milk
Frozen Mochaccino
Gelato, cold brew coffee, vanilla, maca, superfood hot fudge
Super Greens
Mango, pineapple, orange, kale, avocado, banana, ginger, spirulina, coconut milk

Cold Pressed Juices
Go Green
Cucumber, celery, lemon, green apple, aloe
Orange Blossom
Lemon, ginger, turmeric, carrot, green apple, orange blossom water.
Morning Moxie
Carrot, apple, ginger, lemon, honey, cinnamon, apple cider vinegar.
Spicy Green Tonic
Pineapple, jalapeno, apple mint, cilantro
Heart Beet Cold Pressed Juice
Watermelon Cooler
Watermelon, cardamom, mint.

Coffee/Tea
Vanilla Honey Oat Cold Brew
honey, vanilla & oat milk shaken cold brew
Fresh Lemon Honey Ginger Tea
Hot fresh lemon and ginger juices, honey
Iced Cafe Latte
Oat milk & local coffee, enjoyed iced
Cold Brew Coffee
Cold brewed
Maple Vanilla Cloud
Cold brew topped with maple vanilla cold foam
Hot Cafe Latte
Oat milk & local coffee, enjoyed hot
Pour Over Coffee
Honey Lemon Iced Tea
Iced black tea, lemon, honey & ginger
Classic Iced Tea
Iced black tea & fresh lemon
Brew Coffee
Classic French
Raspberry Iced Tea
Iced black tea with raspberry, honey, lemon & ginger
Fresh Mint Tea
(Hot)
Winter Herbal Tea
Rosemary, lemon, turmeric, cinnamon & maple

Latte
Iced Ocean Blue
Blue-green algae, maca, vanilla, maple, sea salt, coconut milk
Hot Ocean Blue
Blue-green algae, maca, vanilla, maple, sea salt, coconut milk
Iced Matcha Latte
Premium grade matcha, oat milk
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
Iced Mexican Chocolate
Cacao, cinnamon, cayenne, maple, coconut milk
Iced Golden Milk
Turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne, black pepper, maple, coconut milk
Hot Butternut Latte
Roasted butternut squash, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, maple & coconut milk
Iced Butternut Latte
Roasted butternut squash, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, maple & coconut milk
Hot Chai Latte
Masala chai tea, oat milk
Iced Chai Latte
Masala chai tea, oat milk

Grab & Go
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.

Wellness Shots
Ginger 1 oz
Wheatgrass 1 oz
Turmeric 1 oz

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Recent Reviews

Stopped in here to use the WiFi and ordered a butternut squash latte. It tastes just like it sounds, awesome! I wish more coffee shops offered something out of the ordinary like this! Really like the vibes here
March 2025
This organic vegetarian restaurant is located near the Red Line MRT Kendal/MIT station. The vegetarian meals are delicious, ranging from a variety of salads, fried noodles and soup noodles. The drinks and milkshakes are delicious. I ordered Chili garlic noodles, which are stir-fried with kimchi and garlic. They are rich in flavor, spicy and delicious. They also have a lot of mushrooms, but they are a bit too salty, but they are still delicious.
This organic vegetarian...
November 2024
I had a mixed experience at Life Alive. The food was good; I enjoyed the teriyaki tofu, which was tasty and satisfying. However, the smoothie was a letdown—the bananas tasted overripe, which made it unappealing. Unfortunately, the service was also lacking. The cashier’s attitude was unpleasant, which detracted from our visit. This was surprising, as my girlfriend and I usually have great experiences at the Somerville location.
Maybe it was just a bad day, but I hope...
November 2024

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Life Alive Organic Cafe Kendall Square

415 Main St, Ames St Side, Cambridge, MA 02142
(857) 999-2034