Somerville, MA
Life Alive Organic Cafe Union Square
Steps from Union Square Station, this Prospect Street cafe serves colorful organic bowls, smoothies, coffee and matcha for workday lunches, patio breaks and easy pickup or delivery.
Set in one of Somerville’s most active neighborhoods, Life Alive Union Square fits naturally into days built around local dining, shops, transit and work routines.
Guests can settle into a light-filled dining room with colorful artwork, cozy corners, complimentary Wi-Fi and ample outlets for lunch, a casual meet-up, run club fuel-up, a smoothie stop or focused solo work session.
cafe features
Parking Validation
Outdoor Seating
Cozy Lounge
Free Wi-Fi
Catering
Work-Friendly
Menu Highlights
From warm grain bowls and vibrant salads to smoothies, juices, coffee and matcha, the Union 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.
Spicy Peanut Noodles
Sticky sesame tofu, shaved vegetables, jalapeño, black sesame seeds, peanut crumble & ramen noodles with peanut lime sauce
Contains peanuts, wheat, sesame, soy and allium
Enjoy at all cafes except Salem and Lowell
Thai Peanut Power
Edamame, quinoa, sticky sesame tofu, kale, cucumber, red bell pepper, shaved vegetables, tamari almonds, peanut lime & sesame ginger dressings
contains peanuts, almonds, sesame, allium & soy
Enjoy through August at all cafes except Salem or Lowell
Green Goddess
Avocado, broccoli & kale with tofu, lemon garlic brown rice and ginger tamari sauce
Contains soy and allium
Coconut Red Lentil Dal
Coconut red lentil curry, curry tofu, roasted cauliflower, cucumber raita, pickled cabbage, crispy chickpeas, roasted pumpkin & sunflower seeds, cilantro, brown rice & lentils
contains coconut, allium & soy
Available through August at all cafes except Salem & Lowell
Adventurer
Beets, broccoli, kale, sweet corn, tofu and tamari almonds with quinoa & brown rice with white cheddar, sesame & ginger tamari sauces
Contains almonds, milk, sesame, soy and allium
Miso Eggplant & Crispy Rice
Caramelized miso eggplant with crispy rice, sticky sesame tofu, shiitake & oyster mushrooms, broccoli, shaved vegetables and scallions with brown rice and sesame ginger sauce
Contains sesame, soy and allium
Enjoy at all cafes except Central Square, Salem or Lowell
Mexicali Tostada
Avocado, lentil taco crumble, black beans, sweet corn, tomato, shaved vegetables, baby lettuces, romaine hearts and crispy tortilla with chipotle lime aioli & jalapeño ranch dressing
Contains coconut, soy and allium
Enjoy at all cafes except Salem and 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
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, soy and allium
PB&J Powerhouse
A protein-powered blend of blueberry, banana, peanut butter, NOBULL vanilla whey protein powder, dates and blueberry jam
contains peanuts and milk
Super Greens
Mango, pineapple, orange juice, kale, avocado, banana, ginger, spirulina, coconut milk
contains coconut
Peanut Butter Power
A protein-powered blend of banana, raw cacao, peanut butter, plant protein powder, dates, coconut milk
contains peanuts and 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
Morning Moxie
Carrot, apple, ginger, lemon, honey, cinnamon, apple cider vinegar
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
Banana Oat Cold Brew
Cold brew blended with fresh banana, cinnamon, dates & oat milk served over ice
Enjoy at all cafes except Central Square
Iced Caramel Sea Salt Latté
Espresso, date caramel, sea salt, oat milk
Enjoy at all cafes except Central Square, Salem & Lowell
Strawberry Dream Matcha
Iced matcha, strawberries, housemade strawberry syrup, oat milk
Avocado Toast
Avocado with lemon, chili flakes, sea salt & alfalfa sprouts on a sprouted seed & grain muffin
Contains wheat and soy
Breakfast Hash
Sweet potato quinoa hash with peppers, onion, red beets, salsa verde, roasted egg & feta
Contains eggs, milk, soy and allium
Served until 11am. Enjoy at all cafes except Salem and Lowell.
Crispy Breakfast Taco
Roasted egg & white cheddar, fresh corn, cilantro & corn tortilla with salsa verde
Contains eggs, milk and allium
Served until 11am. Enjoy at all cafes except Salem and Lowell.
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
Find Life Alive at 32 Prospect St in Somerville, close to Union Square Station and the local businesses around the Square. Stop in for breakfast, lunch, dinner, pickup after work, a coffee or matcha break, catering for a group or a casual work session with Wi-Fi and outlets. Ask us for details about parking validation at 50 Prospect Main Garage!
stop in for:
Breakfast 7am-11am
Organic Bowls & Smoothies
Healthy Lunch on the Go
Casual Dinner after Work
Outdoor Patio Dining
Smoothie or Juice Stop
Coffee or Matcha Break
Work or Study Session
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