Life Alive Organic Cafe Kendall Square Menu (Update 2025)
Life Alive Organic Cafe Kendall Square is a vegetarian haven offering a variety of nutritious and delicious options for both dine-in and takeout. Their menu features seasonal dishes like the Plant Power Bowl, Autumn Chopped Salad, and Teriyaki Tofu Bowl, all packed with fresh ingredients and bold flavors. From breakfast items like the Greens, Eggs, and Cheese Melt to warm grain bowls like the Buddha Bowl, there is something for everyone. The cozy ambiance and friendly service make it a great spot to enjoy a healthy meal. Whether you're looking for a refreshing juice or a hearty bowl, Life Alive has it all. Don't miss out on the unique offerings like the Green Fizz and Maple Pecan Overnight Oats. Experience the goodness of organic and plant-based cuisine at Life Alive Organic Cafe Kendall Square.
New & Seasonal
Plant Power Bowl
Tandoori-spiced Row 7 Koginut Squash, roasted brussels sprouts & carrots, hot honey slaw, kale, broccoli, beets, shiitake & oyster mushrooms, white bean & edamame salad, brown rice and quinoa topped with tahini, toasted pumpkin & sunflower seeds and salsa verde.Contains sesame, allium and soy. DF, GF, NF
Green Fizz
Cold-pressed cucumber, lemon, celery, & green apple, aloe vera, sparkling water and mint garnish. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Spicy Pineapple Spritz
Cold-pressed pineapple, jalapeo, green apple, cilantro & mint and sparkling water. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Turmeric Tonic
Fresh-pressed turmeric & ginger, maple, sparkling water and rosemary thyme garnish. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Autumn Falafel
Crispy baked falafel, roasted butternut squash, brussels sprouts, carrots, kale, crispy chickpeas, black lentils & lemon flax brown rice with lemon tahiniContains sesame, soy and allium. VG, DF, GF, NF
Autumn Chopped
Roasted butternut squash, green apples, dried cranberries, maple-glazed pecans, smoked blue cheese, celery, baby lettuces & romaine hearts with hot honey mustard vinaigrette.Contains pecans, milk, allium and soy. GF
Mighty Greens
Warm spinach feta fritter, marinated white beans & edamame, broccoli, baby lettuces, romaine hearts, feta, crispy chickpeas, fresh herbs and chickpea parmesan with basil green goddess dressing.Contains eggs, milk, soy and allium. GF, NF
Chili Garlic Noodles
Chili garlic oyster mushrooms, broccoli & onions, kimchi, shredded carrots, scallions, black sesame seeds & ramen noodles with garlic gochujang sauce.Contains soy, wheat, sesame, allium.
Butternut Bisque
Roasted butternut squash, green apple, cinnamon & nutmeg topped with scallionsContains allium. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Greek Lemon & Rice
A rich, savory lemon broth with brown rice, egg, carrots, onions & celery.Contains eggs and allium. DF, GF, NF, SF
Black Bean & Corn
Spicy black bean soup topped with sweet corn, pickled onions & scallions.Contains allium. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Chocolate Hazelnut Acai
Acai, with strawberry, banana, coconut flakes, chocolate hazelnut drizzle & house granola.Contains hazelnut, coconut and milk
Iced Butternut Spice Latte
Roasted butternut squash, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, maple & coconut milk. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Hot Butternut Spice Latte
Roasted butternut squash, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, maple & coconut milk. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Winter Herbal Tea
Hot tea with rosemary, lemon, turmeric, cinnamon & maple. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Banana Oat Cold Brew
Cold brew blended with fresh banana, cinnamon, dates & oat milk served over ice
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. GF, SF
Sunrise Breakfast Sandwich
Roasted egg, Vermont white cheddar & alfalfa sprouts, on a sprouted grain & seed muffin with salsa verde Contains eggs, milk, wheat, soy and allium. Cannot be made wheat free. NF
Greens, Eggs And Cheese
Melted Vermont white cheddar, hard boiled egg, broccoli, kale, Braggs & nutritional yeast pressed in a whole wheat tortilla. Contains eggs, milk, wheat and soy. Cannot be made wheat free. NF
Crispy Breakfast Taco
Roasted egg & Vermont white cheddar, fresh corn, cilantro & corn tortilla with salsa verde.Contains eggs, milk, soy and allium. NF, GF
Avocado Toast
Avocado with lemon, chili flakes, sea salt, alfalfa sprouts & radish on a sprouted seed & grain muffin. Contains wheat and soy. Cannot be made wheat free. VG, DF, NF
Breakfast Hash
Sweet potato quinoa hash with peppers, onion, red beets, salsa verde, sunny egg & fetaContains eggs, milk, soy and allium. NF, GF
Blueberry Superfood Waffles
Wheat-free with hemp seeds, cacao nibs, coconut and blueberries with Vermont maple syrup.Contains eggs and coconut.
Breakfast Menu
Warm Grain Bowls
Buddha Bowl
Avocado, beets, kale, shiitake & oyster mushrooms, purple cabbage, jalapeo, toasted pumpkin, sunflower & hemp seeds, fresh herbs, lemon flax brown rice & quinoa with ginger tamari sauce.Contains soy and allium. VG, DF, GF, NF
Rainbow Harvest
Whipped sweet potato, beets, carrots, broccoli, kale, tofu & brown rice with ginger tamari sauce.Contains soy, allium and coconut. VG, DF, GF
Green Goddess Bowl
Avocado, broccoli & kale with tofu, lemon garlic brown rice and ginger tamari sauce.Contains soy and allium. VG, DF, GF, NF
Teriyaki Tofu
Teriyaki glazed tofu with broccoli, chili garlic oyster mushrooms, carrots, charred onion, black sesame, scallions and brown rice.Contains allium, sesame and soy
Adventurer Bowl
Beets, broccoli, kale, sweet corn, tofu and tamari almonds with quinoa & brown rice with Vermont white cheddar, sesame & ginger tamari saucesContains almonds, milk, sesame, soy and allium. GF
Swami Bowl
Broccoli, carrots, onions, kale, tamari almonds & raisins with curry brown rice and sweet red miso sauce.Contains almonds, soy, sesame and allium. VG, DF, GF
Taco Verde
Avocado, lentil-walnut taco crumble, sweet corn, tomato, roasted peppers & onions, purple cabbage, jalapeo, black beans & dirty rice with salsa verde.Contains walnuts, allium and soy. VG, DF, GF
Farmhouse Cobb
Avocado, hard-boiled egg, smoked blue cheese, tomato, sweet corn, celery, shaved vegetables, baby lettuces, romaine hearts and tamari almonds with red wine dijon vinaigrette.Contains almonds, eggs, milk and soy. GF
Avocado Greens
Everything-encrusted avocado, cucumber, sweet corn, pickled onion, kalamata olives, crispy chickpeas, feta, shaved vegetables, baby lettuces, romaine hearts & basil green goddess dressing. Contains milk, sesame and allium. GF
Mexicali Tostada
Avocado, lentil-walnut taco crumble, black beans, sweet corn, tomato, cabbages, cilantro, baby lettuces, romaine hearts and crispy tortilla with chipotle lime aioli & jalapeo ranch dressing.Contains walnuts, coconut, soy and allium. VG, GF, DF
Market Mediterranean
Crispy baked falafel, hummus, marinated & crispy chickpeas, cucumber, tomato, kalamata olives, pickled onion, fresh herbs, shaved vegetables, baby lettuces & romaine hearts with greek vinaigrette & lemon tahini dressing Contains milk, sesame and allium. GF, NF, SF
Chilled Thai Noodles
Rice noodles, red bell pepper, cucumber, celery, shaved vegetables, cilantro, mint and peanut crumble with peanut lime sauce & sweet chilicoconut sauce (contains cashews).Contains peanuts, cashews, sesame, soy, allium and coconut. VG, GD, DF
Salads
Handhelds
Mediterranean Falafel
Crispy baked falafel with feta, cucumber, tomato, shaved vegetables, fresh herbs, pickled onions, kalamata olives, mixed lettuces, hummus & tahini dressing in a whole wheat tortilla.Contains wheat, milk, sesame, soy and allium.Cannot be made wheat free. NF
Teriyaki
Teriyaki glazed tofu, roasted shiitake & oyster mushrooms, broccoli, carrots, charred onion, black sesame seeds, scallions and brown rice in a whole wheat tortilla.Contains wheat, allium, sesame and soy. Cannot be made wheat free. VG, DF, NF
Rainbow Nori Wrap
Nori rolled with avocado, chili garlic oyster mushrooms, cucumber, shaved vegetables, pickled onions, cilantro & mint and brown rice with sesame ginger dressing and tamari dipping sauce.Contains sesame, soy and allium VG, DF, GF, NF
Spicy Peanut Noodles
Roasted tofu, shaved vegetables, jalapeo, cilantro & mint, black sesame seeds, peanut crumble & ramen noodles with peanut lime sauce.Contains peanuts, wheat, sesame, soy and allium.Make it wheat-free by removing the noodles and adding rice or quinoa. VG, DF
Shiitake Udon
Miso broth with mushrooms, sweet potato, broccoli, shaved vegetables, scallions, hard boiled egg & udon noodles.Contains eggs, wheat, soy and alliumMake it wheat-free by removing the noodles and adding rice or quinoa. DF. NF
Miso Tofu Ramen
Miso broth with roasted miso tofu, shiitake & oyster mushrooms, shaved vegetables, cilantro & mint, scallions, kimchi & ramen noodles.Contains wheat, sesame, soy and allium. Make it wheat-free by removing the noodles and adding rice or quinoa. VG, DF, NF
Noodles
Soups
Miso Soup
Tofu, scallions, shiitake, oyster & enoki mushrooms.Contains sesame, soy and allium. VG, DF, GF, NF
Cashew Cauliflower
Rich cauliflower pure, lemon & fresh thyme with chickpea parmesan, scallions & chili-lime salt.Contains cashews and allium. VG, DF, GF
Hummus & Pita Plate
Hummus with lemon tahini, cucumber, kalamata olives, fresh herbs, crispy chickpeas and warm whole grain pita.Contains wheat, sesame and allium. Make it wheat free by removing the pita. VG, DF, NF, SF
Steamed Edamame
Steamed with sea salt.Contains soy. VG, DF, GF, NF
Small Bites
Aa Bowls
Super Berry Aa
Aa with blueberry, strawberry, cacao nibs, coconut & house granola.Contains coconut. VG, DF, GF, SF
PB & J Aa Bowl
Aa with strawberry, peanut butter, peanut crumble, hemp & house granola.Contains peanuts. VG, DF, GF, SF
Peanut Butter Cup
Aa with peanut butter fresh banana, superfood fudge, coconut & house granola.Contains peanuts and coconut. VG, DF, GF, SF
Green Energy
A smoothie bowl base of pineapple, mango, orange juice, kale, chia, coconut cream & protein powder topped with blueberry, strawberry, banana & hemp seeds.Contains coconut. VG, DF, GF, SF
Chocolate Hazelnut Aa
Aa with strawberry, banana, coconut flakes, chocolate hazelnut drizzle & house granola.Contains hazelnut, coconut and milk. GF, SF
Super Greens
Mango, pineapple, orange juice, kale, avocado, banana, ginger, spirulina, coconut milk. Contains coconut. VG, DF, GF, SF
Elvis Alive
Peanut butter, banana, raw cacao, coconut gelato, coconut milk. Contains peanuts and coconut. VG, DF, GF, SF
Love Child
Strawberry, blueberry, banana, chia, dates, coconut milk. Contains coconut. VG, DF, GF, SF
Spiced Chai
Chai, vanilla, banana, cashew, cinnamon, chia & hemp seeds, oat milk.Contains cashews. VG, DF, GF, SF
Blue Breeze
Blue spirulina, mango, pineapple, banana, chia and hemp seeds, coconut yogurt.Contains coconut. VG, DF, GF, SF
Tropical Sunrise
Mango, pineapple, cold-pressed turmeric, strawberry, dates, watermelon juice.VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Peanut Butter Power
Banana, raw cacao, peanut butter, protein powder, dates, coconut milk.Contains peanuts and coconut. VG, DF, GF, SF
Strawberry Bliss
Strawberry, banana, dates, coconut yogurt, coconut milk, strawberry syrup topped with freeze-dried strawberries.Contains coconut. VG, DF, GF, SF
Tahini Date Shake
Banana, tahini, dates, cinnamon, maple, vanilla, topped with chocolate halvaContains sesame.
Smoothies
Cold Pressed Juices
Go Green Cold Pressed Juice
Cucumber, celery, lemon, green apple, aloe. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Heart Beet Cold Pressed Juice
Beet, carrot, green apple, lemon, ginger. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Spicy Green Tonic Cold Pressed Juice
Pineapple, jalapeo, mint, cilantro, green apple. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Orange Blossom Cold Pressed Juice
Carrot, apple, lemon, turmeric, ginger, orange blossom water. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Morning Moxie Cold Pressed Juice
Carrot, apple, ginger, lemon, honey, cinnamon, apple cider vinegar. DF, GF, NF, SF
Iced Chai Latte
Masala chai, oat milk. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Hot Chai Latte
Masala chai, oat milk. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Iced Matcha
Premium grade matcha, oat milk. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Hot Matcha
Premium grade matcha, oat milk. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Iced Golden Milk
Turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne, black pepper, maple, coconut cream.Contains coconut.
Hot Golden Milk
Turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne, black pepper, maple, coconut cream.Contains coconut.
Iced Ocean Blue
Blue spirulina, maca, vanilla, maple, sea salt, coconut cream. Contains coconut. VG, DF, GF, SF
Hot Ocean Blue
Blue spirulina, maca, vanilla, maple, sea salt, coconut cream. Contains coconut. VG, DF, GF, SF
Iced House Cocoa
Raw cacao, maple, coconut oil, oat milk.Contains coconut. VG, DF, GF, SF
Hot House Cocoa
Raw cacao, maple, coconut oil, oat milk.Contains coconut. VG, DF, GF, SF
Superfood Latts
Hand-Crafted Beverages
Strawberry Lemonade
Strawberry, lemon, maple. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Celery Lemon Sparkler
Celery, mint, lemon, sparkling water. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Raspberry Lemon Sparkler
Raspberry, lemon, sparkling water. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Watermelon Cooler
Watermelon, cardamom, fresh mint. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Ginger Crush
Ginger, lemon, maple, crushed ice. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Maple Vanilla Cloud Cold Brew
Cold brew topped with maple vanilla cold foam. Contains coconut. VG, DF, GF, SF
Vanilla Honey Oat Cold Brew
Cold brew, honey, vanilla & oat milk. DF, GF, NF, SF
Iced Cafe Latte
Oat milk & local coffee, enjoyed iced. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Hot Cafe Latte
Oat milk & local coffee, enjoyed hot. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Cold Brew Coffee
Smooth & strong. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Brew Coffee
Intelligentsia Illumination Blend. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Pour Over
Intelligentsia seasonal, single origin. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Coffee
Fresh Teas
Classic Iced Tea
Iced black tea & lemon. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Honey Lemon Iced Tea
Iced black tea, fresh lemon, honey & ginger. DF, GF, NF, SF
Raspberry Iced Tea
Iced black tea with raspberry, honey, lemon & ginger. DF, GF, NF, SF
Fresh Lemon Honey Ginger Tea
Hot tea with lemon, honey & ginger. DF, GF, NF, SF
Fresh Mint Tea
Ginger, lemon & fresh mint. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Wheatgrass 1oz
VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Turmeric 1oz
VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Ginger 1oz
VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Wellness Shots
Bottled Beverages
Box Water
Bliss Berry Can
Ripe blueberries with a kiss of ginger. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Ginger Can
Spicy ginger. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Avocado Chocolate Mousse
Decadent, smooth, rich chocolate mousse made with avocado, raw cacao, agave, coconut cream, vanilla, cinnamon & sea salt.Contains coconut. VG, DF, GF, SF
Desserts
Housemade Bottled Sauce
Ginger Tamari Gluten Free 8oz
Fresh ginger, tamari, garlic, lemon, olive oil & spices. VF, GF, DF, NF