Life Alive Organic Cafe Lowell

An impressive gem in Lowell. This is the original location of what has now expanded to locations in Boston and Salem, among others. Well worth frequenting and the menu leaves you feeling better than when you arrived.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

By far my favorite Life Alive because of the decor. Absolutely amazing and friendly staff 🤗

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Not consistent at all. Found a hair in my harvest grain bowl today

My order was wicked wrong and over cooked. But the blond curly haired dude was so nice about it. I didn’t care. Thanks for being so dope 🙏

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

That lemon Greek soup! So good!

Excellent people there and the food isn't too bad either

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Phenomenal meal. Delicious Buddha bowls, spicy green tonic and hot ginger tea

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Customer since 2008 …. My bowl was half full . And the new containers suck. The absorb all your sauce . I was too hungry and in a rush or I would have said something. I supposed nothing stays the same. But. If you’re gonna charge 15$ for rice and carrots. You can’t be skimpy

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

i want to give more than 5 stars!!!!!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Such good, healthy, well-rounded food!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Love their commitment to all organic sourcing. Very few restaurants offer that. Swami bowl is amazing.
Although I frequent Life Alive, I am concerned about a few things:
1. Because of the anti-nutrients in brown rice and quinoa, these grains have to be soaked before cooking. Otherwise, white rice is healthier than brown rice.
2. I only recently noticed that their steamers are all plastic. Its great that they are steaming the food but I am worried that they are being steamed in plasticware.
3. They can use compostable straws, compostable hot cups
4. It will be great if they offered gluten free and vegan quesadillas

Always a soul-replenishing experience! The friendly, helpful staff and quirky decor bring a smile to my face every time. The bathroom is a must-see for the same reason. Food is always so, so good. I had the Adventurer bowl, but they're seriously all delicious! I'm not a huge fan of the smoothies, mostly bc I have a sweet tooth. This time I did like the tropical sunrise smoothie with a turmeric shot, though. Elvis Alive is also good. Going back to this flagship Life Alive location made my week!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Staff was very helpful to finalize a bowl of quinoa, rice, and veggies for me with a little kim-chee that was oil free. With a tasty avocado/cilantro sauce they recommended. The raspberry lemon ginger ice tea was excellent also and sugar free. Great indoor dining and several tables outside in a cute historic area of Lowell. We stopped on way to Maine from CT and will add this place to our list next time we’re passing thru! Updated from previous review on 2025-08-27

The food is excellent, vegetarian and healthy! The atmosphere is colorful and eclectic. You order at the counter and then pick a table, and they will bring the food to you when it's ready. I always order one of the bowls: The Adventurer, I think, and a smoothie. Filling, delicious, and healthy.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Love their food!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5