Cambridge, MA
Life Alive Organic Cafe Kendall Square
In the heart of Cambridge’s Kendall Square near MIT and the Charles River, Life Alive Kendall Square invites you to gather for healthy bowls, smoothies, juices, breakfast, coffee and matcha.
Life Alive Kendall Square is a bright, welcoming spot to grab a quick bite before class, meet colleagues for healthy lunch, take a patio break, or stop in between plans to sip on hand-crafted latté.
With a light-filled dining room, spacious patio, ample plugs and free Wi-Fi, this cafe fits easily into a Kendall Square workday, study break or city visit.
cafe features
Catering
Large outdoor patio
Ample plugs & free wifi
Menu Highlights
From warm grain bowls and vibrant salads to smoothies, juices, coffee and matcha, the Kendall Square menu is built to power whatever comes next.
Most Popular
Guest favorites across the menu—hearty portions, scratch-made and designed to leave you genuinely energized.
Golden Buddha
Slow-roasted white sweet potato, carrots & cauliflower, mushrooms, broccoli, beets, kale, crispy chickpeas, toasted sunflower & pumpkin seeds, fresh herbs, brown rice & quinoa with golden tahini
Contains sesame, soy and allium
Only available at Burlington and West End D.C.
Mighty Greens
Warm spinach feta fritters, 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
Enjoy at all cafes except Salem and Lowell
Mighty Matcha
An energizing blend of matcha, pineapple, banana and coconut yogurt with NOBULL vanilla whey protein, topped with vanilla cold foam
contains coconut and milk
Golden Buddha
Slow-roasted white sweet potato, carrots & cauliflower, mushrooms, broccoli, beets, kale, crispy chickpeas, toasted sunflower & pumpkin seeds, fresh herbs, brown rice & quinoa with golden tahini
Contains sesame, soy and allium
Only available at Burlington and West End D.C.
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 & soy
Available through January at all cafes except West End D.C., Salem & Lowell
Roasted Mushroom Shawarma
Mushroom shawarma with caramelized onions, hummus, black lentils & brown rice, roasted cauliflower, mediterranean salad, shaved vegetables, crispy chickpeas and fresh herbs with harissa zhoug & lemon tahini sauces and whole grain pita
Contains wheat, sesame and allium
Available at all cafes except Salem & Lowell
Mighty Greens
Warm spinach feta fritters, 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
Enjoy at all cafes except Salem and Lowell
L.A. Caesar Salad
Kale and romaine hearts with whole grain croutons, chickpea parmesan and caesar dressing
Contains milk, wheat, allium and soy
Chili Sesame Crunch
Chili garlic mushrooms with caramelized onions, crispy rice, cucumber, red pepper, shaved vegetables, brown rice, baby lettuces & romaine hearts with sesame ginger dressing
Contains soy, sesame and allium
Enjoy at all cafes except Salem or Lowell
Mighty Matcha
An energizing blend of matcha, pineapple, banana and coconut yogurt with NOBULL vanilla whey protein, topped with vanilla cold foam
contains coconut and milk
Sunrise Surge
An endurance-boosting blend of mango, pineapple, strawberry, carrots, dates and watermelon with hydrating coconut water and a beet ginger swirl
contains coconut
Mango Lassi
Mango, dates, housemade mango syrup, cardamom, coconut yogurt, coconut milk
contains coconut
Go Green
Cucumber, celery, lemon, green apple, aloe
Salem and Lowell cafes serve fresh-pressed juice
Heart Beet
Beet, carrot, green apple, lemon, ginger
Salem and Lowell cafes serve fresh-pressed juice
Spicy Green Tonic
Pineapple, jalapeño, mint, cilantro, green apple
Salem and Lowell cafes serve fresh-pressed juice
Chocolate Hazelnut Açaí
Açaí with strawberry, banana, coconut flakes, chocolate hazelnut drizzle & house granola
Contains hazelnut, coconut and milk
Enjoy at all cafes except Salem and Lowell
Super Berry Açaí
Açaí with blueberry, strawberry, cacao nibs, coconut & house granola
Contains coconut
PB & J Açaí
Açaí with strawberry, peanut butter, peanut crumble, hemp seeds & house granola
Contains peanuts
Caramel Sea Salt Latté
Espresso, date caramel, sea salt, oat milk, enjoyed hot or iced
Enjoy at all cafes except Central Square, Lowell or Salem
Iced Caramel Sea Salt Latté
Espresso, date caramel, sea salt, oat milk
Enjoy at all cafes except Central Square, Salem & Lowell
Vanilla Tahini Latté
Espresso, tahini, maple, vanilla, cinnamon, oat milk, enjoyed hot or iced
contains sesame
Enjoy at all cafes except Central Square, Lowell or Salem
Shakshuka Breakfast Sando
Roasted egg with harissa sauce, feta, fresh herbs and lemon tahini in a whole grain pita
Contains eggs, milk, wheat, sesame and allium
Served until 11am. Enjoy at all cafes except Salem and Lowell.
Sunrise Breakfast Sandwich
Roasted egg, white cheddar & alfalfa sprouts, on a sprouted grain & seed muffin with salsa verde
Contains eggs, milk, wheat, soy and allium
Served until 11am. Enjoy at all cafes except Salem and Lowell.
Greens, Egg & Cheese
Melted white cheddar, hard boiled egg, broccoli, kale, Braggs & nutritional yeast in a whole wheat tortilla
Contains eggs, milk, wheat and soy
Served until 11am. Enjoy at all cafes except Central Square, Salem and Lowell.
Golden Buddha
Slow-roasted white sweet potato, carrots & cauliflower, mushrooms, broccoli, beets, kale, crispy chickpeas, toasted sunflower & pumpkin seeds, fresh herbs, brown rice & quinoa with golden tahini
Contains sesame, soy and allium
Only available at Burlington and West End D.C.
Mighty Greens
Warm spinach feta fritters, 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
Enjoy at all cafes except Salem and Lowell
Mighty Matcha
An energizing blend of matcha, pineapple, banana and coconut yogurt with NOBULL vanilla whey protein, topped with vanilla cold foam
contains coconut and milk
Food that Fits Your Life
Life Alive makes it easy to eat the way you want. We publish calories and full nutrition facts on our site, label each menu item with common allergens and are always happy to customize. Review Life Alive’s Nutrition & Allergen Guide before you order, and let your server know about any food allergies.
- Gluten-Free-Friendly Options
- Dairy-Free-Friendly Options
- Nut-Free Considerations
- Soy-Free Considerations
- Vegetarian & Vegan-Friendly Options
Plan Your Visit
Life Alive Kendall Square sits on Ames Street at the corner of Main Street, steps from MIT, the Charles River and the Kendall/MIT T station.
stop in for:
Breakfast before Class
Healthy Lunch with Colleagues
Casual Dinner after a Workout
Smoothie or Juice Stop
Outdoor Patio Dining
Work or Study Session
Coffee or Matcha Break
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