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Life Alive Organic Cafe - Back Bay - Boylston St
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Casual cafe offering healthy vegetarian food, smoothies and fresh juices for eat-in or takeaway. Order at the counter from a menu of warm bowls, salad bowls, and grilled wraps plus the day's soup and some small snacks. Egg or dairy may be removed or replaced - ask. Sells a small selection of health products to take home. One of several outlets, and is sometimes referred to as Urban Oasis. Confirmed open May 2020. Open Mon-Fri 7:00am-9:00pm, Sat-Sun 8:00am-9:00pm.
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431 Boylston St, Boston, Massachusetts, USA, 02116
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Last update on 06 May 2020 by TimL
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Added by ehecht325 on 22 Jul 2019
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53 Reviews
First Review by 770veg
kkatt27
Points +737
Almost Raw-Based - Edit
True to its name, it’s an organic cafe! The spicy peanut ramen is good, but most of it is veggie-based and is not very substantive. Even with added tofu ( 2.00), it was a sad portion size. The food was good and some of the spices were there as well. We ordered ahead and arrived at our scheduled time, but it must have been ready much sooner as the bee pollen smoothie was almost entirely melted
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lisamariaschreiber
Points +3057
Favourite spot - Edit
I think this is my favourite spot in Boston, it’s just super tasty and als healthy.
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AndrewMitchell71
Points +124
Great breakfast - Edit
We really enjoyed the breakfast sandwich and the smoothie. Really good food and a beautiful restaurant.
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SophieGadb
Points +2191
Beaucoup d'options vegan, tout est bio! - Edit
Le lieu est grand et accueillant. Beaucoup d'options de repas, du déjeuner au souper!
Read moreLes smoothies n'étaient pas très bon, ni la toast à l'avocat.
Par contre, le ramen et le tacos Verde étaient délicieux!
Updated from previous review on 2024-08-20
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Mma13
Points +1523
Wouldn’t recommend the wraps - Edit
I ordered one of the wraps and unfortunately found it very bland and hard to finish. It was all unseasoned, slightly undercooked brown rice. Wish I would have ordered something different
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Dancinglemming
Points +579
Staff with integrity - Edit
Today I visited Life Alive, gave the cashier desk guy my order (some eat in, some take away, all vegan, plus drinks). The wait staff somehow got my order mixed with someone else's as I ended up with an egg sandwich, but it only took them two minutes to get quietly sorted without any further consultation or questions from me. Food was good although somewhat expensive.
Read morePros: Healthy options, Responsive staff, Location near train station
Cons: Expensive, Sells dairy, Doesn't do decaf!
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GrnsRGood
Points +198
One of the best places - Edit
The food is delicious and they don’t use a lot of plastic!
Read moreReal glasses and silverware.
Are here for several meals. Great area and vibe. Definitely walk as there’s no parking.
Pros: Good bowls, Delicious gluten free waffles & smoothies, Nice outdoor dining
Cons: Coffee is not great, Self service
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LexiPatterson
Points +204
Cozy Bowl and Golden Mylk - Edit
I had been here before in Salem and I think this time was much better. I got the rainbow Harvest bowl with a hot golden Mylk. Both were delicious ! I felt very full and really enjoyed both, it was healthy and tasty.
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Domystique
Points +117
Delicious healthy food, beautiful cafe - Edit
Delicious, healthy food in a beautiful, comfortable environment. If I had the funds, I would hire someone from this place to be my personal chef.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-05-06
Pros: Good quality and presentation , Atmosphere , Location
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MeaganKiely
Points +771
Fresh, healthy and huge! - Edit
Great coffee, smoothie, juice and food menu! Something for everyone here. Such a cute place to stop and refuel. Everything is vego and delicious. I had a warm bowl which was everything I wanted but probably lacked a little flavour. Think I’ll head back and give the Buddha bowl a go.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-03-19
Pros: Heaps of options, Fresh & heathly, Big serving for a good price
Cons: Lacked a little flavour
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Urdasato
Points +730
Fresh tasty bowls and spicy latte! - Edit
Vegetarian restaurant with many vegan dishes. We ordered the green goddess bowl, two açaí bowls and the Fool II Noodle bowl along with three superfood lattes. This is a go to spot with many locations around Boston and never fails.
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FatmaBahri
Points +405
Killer Dishes & Drinks! - Edit
Toasts, Bowls, smoothies, & lattés are equally wholesome and delicious.
Read moreBeen to the South End location as well and it was quiet and pleasant to be at.
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jainstonge
Points +230
Phenomenal - Edit
Had dinner and lunch. Great food. Great vegan options. All delicious
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-12-13
Pros: Vegan, Options , Galore
Cons: Please come to DC!!
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amanda196
Points +529
Unique options - Edit
I love that life alive has food and drinks that I might not find anywhere else, and they have so many options, that I don’t think I’d get tired of them. My favorite items are the warm grain bowls and superfood lattes (hot and cold)
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-11-20
Pros: Unique options, Many options, Good tasting
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Wfpbnana
Points +72
Super delicious vegan food in the Back Bay of Boston - Edit
The Autumn bowl is delicious. I ordered the lemon tahini dressing on the side but it checks all the boxes- legumes, veggies, grains- a perfect Fall grain bowl. I’ll definitely eat here again when in town.
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Pflanzi123
Points +185
Healthy and tasty - Edit
I had the teriyaki Tofu bowl. It's very nourishing and tastes great. I think it's also decently priced.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-09-10
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JadaB
Points +331
Feeling Alive! - Edit
Such a nice spot to meet friends and get some good food.
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LizLoveland
Points +889
Delicious food but very variable service - Edit
The food and smoothies are delicious but service varies tremendously, from extremely fast service to a time when I waited half an hour for a preorder (with staff regularly walking back and forth past me without asking me anything) and finally asked the staff about it, only to have to show them my email receipt to prove I had even placed an order as they said they couldn’t find it in their system. The portion size for food also varies depending on who prepares the order.
Read morePros: Peanut noodle bowl is excellent , Yummy smoothies
Cons: Very variable service
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kasiamal
Points +184
Great food with Asian vibe - Edit
The bowl was great.
Read moreThere are many Asian dishes and others similar to that ones.
Pros: Service, Decorations, Taste
Cons: Not too much space inside, There is no typical coffee
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DanielleS13
Points +30
Good options, organic and tasty - Edit
I went a couple of times and had the teriyaki tofu rice bowl (could have done with more teriyaki sauce or marinaded), and the PB Cup and PB&J açai bowls. Açai is great - very delicious, good portion, big scoop of peanut butter, good fresh fruit. Also tried the apple jalapeño and coriander juice. Really nice.
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CatieAnderson
Points +562
Yummy - Edit
Teriyaki wrap could’ve had more teriyaki but lots of good options
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CrunchySpice
Points +126
Vegetable forward - Edit
The grain bowls that we got were stuffed with veggies, really beautiful and colorful. Good flavors. It's a fast casual place that does a lot of takeout, but the atmosphere is pretty nice and it's good for a sit down meal.
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Hutty1122!!
Points +55
Fresh and flavorful! - Edit
It’s located next to a vegan restaurant but as we were walking in discussing where to go, the people in front of us said this restaurant is better. Nice to find it so close to our hotel !
Read morePros: Vegan and vegetarian , Unlike Clover restaurant, this food was all fresh, Great seasonings - enjoyed the Buddha bowl !
Cons: No cons except didn’t see dessert on the menu
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RicardoMezaDeville
Points +3984
Saludable y rico - Edit
Tiene un montón de opciones veganas. Todo es saludable, y no es caro.
Read moreEs una buena opción.
Pros: Muchas opciones veganas, No es tan caro., Opciones saludables
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amp15
Points +291
Wholesome food, good vibes - Edit
This casual café is so cute! The food is delicious, fresh, and healthy. Allergens are clearly labeled and there are plenty of "as-is" vegan options (no modifications needed). In addition to the yummy food, coffees and juices were great! Prices are reasonable too. I'd come back here again and again!
Read morePros: Fresh, whole foods, Most dishes vegan, Good allergen labeling
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plantboss
Points +59
Beautiful Combination of Rich Flavor and Texture - Edit
The rice was reminiscent of paella I had years ago. It captured that same incredible mixture of al dente texture, rich aroma, and moist flavor. So excited to go back and try more dishes.
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GOTDAMN!
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Meltron
Points +901
Great! - Edit
I have tried a lot of different options from their menu. So far, I really liked all of them. The swami bowl and autumn falafel are my favorites so far. They have plenty of healthy options to choose from. I will definitely be back!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-10-22
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