I so desperately want this place to be a four or five star. The recipes are incredible. The execution however leads more to be desired. Undercooked rice and beans dress up in a tortilla for 20 bucks does not compute. Services is always friendly. Vibes are great. Just that last bit of care for the end product. read more

The seasonal shamrock shake was incredible . I loved the genuine mint flavor. I was so lucky to have stumbled across this place before heading home. read more

Active Culture - Vegetarian Near Me - Bend, Oregon

Came here after a hike wanting something nutritious. Ordered a couple of açaí bowls and smoothies. So delicious and fresh! Service was great; ambiance was great. Several people biked/scootered in and sat outside. You can see the river too! read more

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Was craving something nourishing for my body after a week of pastries and indulgences so I stopped by Active Culture. I ordered a breakfast bowl with spinach and potatoes. Overall, it was very hearty and I ended up taking half home. That said, I found it to be a tad over priced at $19 for beans, two eggs, micro diced potatoes, a little cheese and spinach, some avocado and toppings. The cheese was also a bit rubbery and cold by the time it arrived. Overall, it was good and clean (which is a major plus) but I'm not sure I'd order this bowl again and would try the açaí instead. The staff were friendly on a busy Saturday and the bowl took about 15 minutes or so to come out. I sat outdoors which was lovely as it was a warm sunny day. There are lots of outdoor benches with umbrellas. The indoor seating is a bit more limited. read more

Active Culture - Breakfast Bowl - Vegetarian Near Me - Bend, Oregon

We had a delicious delivery and cannot wait to visit in person! We had the protein açaí bowl and the hummus wrap. Both delicious. Why a 4 versus a 5 star? The delivery was timely; however the two drinks we ordered (la croix) were not delivered. We probably won't order delivery again as we don't trust we'll get our entire order. read more

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An amazing vegetarian place that has a great variety of healthy options. Came here for lunch with family after a day of skiing and everything was so lovely. It's clean and cozy inside w/ very kind staff & fast service. I ordered the breakfast bowl over spinach which was warm and fresh. You can really tell that the ingredients are fresh and you feel great and energized afterwards. Loved this place and its effort to provide healthy meals!! read more

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Came here for a quick healthy lunch. The menu is full of fresh, veggie friendly options. I liked the kale salad though was disappointed that it lacked any protein. By far, the bend bowl was everyone's favorite and I would order it again. It had a curry like sauce, avocado, cabbage, beans, and rice! Super yummy. read more

Active Culture - Rustic Kale Salad - Vegetarian Near Me - Bend, Oregon

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Really awesome to have such healthy options. The people are so friendly and it's like a little market too. Would be a great little workspace if needed. Great smoothies read more

Loved this place! Healthy, delicious food with a lot of flavor! The service was fantastic! We did not have to wait long for our order. Everyone was very kind. read more

We were looking for a smoothie place after skiing and came upon Active Culture. The space was cozy and modern with a little built-in market. They had acai bowls, smoothies, and sandwiches/salads. Everything was vegetarian which was kind of cool and uncommon. We got the Blue-Green Envy and some gelato. Thought the smoothie was just okay. A little chunky and the almond butter and banana really stood out and overpowered the rest of the ingredients in it. My friend added protein powder in her blue-green envy and it made the smoothie taste bitter. The highlight of this visit was the gelato. The lavender, lime and strawberry, and the chocolate with espresso were really good. They also had a happy hour for it so were got two small sizes for 5$ which was so slay. read more

Delicious, healthy items and a variety of options. Wish there was a location in Oklahoma City, we need more healthy options! Love the veggie bowls and the açaí bowls! read more

My wife and I stopped in for something light. Both had a garden bagel and a berry smoothie. So delicious. Great atmosphere. Really clean place and clean food. read more

Eastern Trade Winds Bowl-this salad is so good, by far my favorite. I get it with brown rice instead of quinoa & the lemon vinaigrette dressing. It has the right amount of everything! read more

I tend to lean toward "Healthy" foods, which of course can be just about anything. So visiting old friends in Bend, we were on our own for our this dinner; the wife looked up places that looked good, and rated well. Active Culture seemed to fit all the needs, and with a little discussion about whether it's going to be filling, we decided to head over with our kiddo in tow. The location, is a former gas station. Which honestly does a great job for the now restaurant. With outdoor seating under a covered area, even on the sunny days, it's pleasant. Ambiance is perfect for a warm day outside, or a chill day inside the old converted gas station. The food on the menu isn't skimpy salads, it't hearty bites, burgers and bowls, solid eats. If you need a place that fits the needs of someone who is generally health conscious or demanding.. I highly recommend. read more

The perfect stop for the yummiest and healthiest food. Just what I needed on my road trip down to California. Worth the three minute drive from hwy 97 south. read more

Active Culture - Kale, organic quinoa, garbanzo beans, red onion, tomato, cucumber all mixed with a yummy sauce. - Vegetarian Near Me - Bend, Oregon

This is the worst ceaser salad iv had in my life and my smoothie was brown ): it took them a while to get my order out. Seemed like they were short staffed. Not good at all. read more

Active Culture - Cesar salad - Vegetarian Near Me - Bend, Oregon

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The best place in town! Açaí and Nachos, the best combination! I wish their sitting was more cozy, so I always take it to go. read more

Beware they use seed oils in their food Unfortunately. :( it's already been proven seed oils cause heart disease and cancer, Along with other health issues. I was really excited about this place, but then I found out they use sunflower oil in everything. I don't get why restaurants just don't use avocado oil, coconut oil, or olive oil. So yeah, this place isn't healthy at all... read more

Amaizing food, clean, and great service! Loved the vibe and self serve cucumber water! read more

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This is my go to when visiting Bend. Good gluten free and vegetarian food choices as well as adult beverages. I like that they have added more outside seating. It's unfortunate that they have had to raise their prices, but it's the crummy times we are living in. read more

4.5 stars. Bend is a weird place, and Active Culture was my first exposure to the cookie cutter cult vibes of the city. I drove here directly from Portland to work an event and stopped by for lunch. You wait in line to order and pray there's a table available. Every staff member I encountered was nice, and it's overall a cute restaurant that offers salads, smoothies, and more. Definitely want to try a bowl next time. I got the Simple Salad, which looks so much more than its name. Filled to the brim with fresh ingredients, it was super filling and delicious. Unfortunately I was sitting at a communal bench, when suddenly I was surrounded by a herd of 20 preppy moms in puffy vests, talking about pumpkin spice lattes and how matcha is too spicy. They edged me out of my seat, which I was annoyed by. It's fine, whatever. While I don't desire coming back to Bend, I liked Active Culture as a café. Just didn't have the best experience. I'd pick a smaller solo table next time or chill outside if the weather was nice, then get a coffee, smoothie, or cocktail. Parking wasn't bad. I found a spot right in front. Otherwise there's neighborhood parking. What a wild introduction to a new city! read more

Active Culture - Simple Salad - Vegetarian Near Me - Bend, Oregon

Tried this restaurant yesterday and loved it. Lots of options for vegetarian. I enjoyed a vegetarian chili that was delicious! I will definitely be going back to try some other options. read more

Healthy options and soemthing on the menu for everyone. Open seating inside which made getting a seat quick. Would love to come back! read more

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Food and atmosphere were great, food came out quick. Wholesome bowl was great and simple!

Favorite place to have a healthy food everything was fresh The service was fast Ambiance is chill and relax read more

The Wholesome Bowl is excellent! Everything was so fresh. The textures were varied and went together very well. The flavors wer

Very delicious, simple, clean eating. A little expensive, but eating out these days is. I'll be recreating some of their lovely salads at home on occasion. read more

I'm back again! I needed some flavorful healthy food to pick me up today, kinda felt worn out. The service was again, great, and love the vibe here, energetic and calming at the same time. I recommend this açaí treat for sure, delicious and refreshing. read more

Always delicious. Fresh food and kind people working there. I recommend active culture.

The big salad was amazing! So many flavors going on...made my mouth happy! Particularly loved the crunchies (sunflower seeds) as well as the addition of the rice. Dressing was spot on too read more

Active Culture - Big salad. Worth every penny - Vegetarian Near Me - Bend, Oregon

FANTASTIC! So many wonderful food options for this gluten, soy, lactose challenged woman. The Huevos Rancheros was perfect! Service was good, it was a noisy summer day in Bend, but we could still carry on a conversation. Definitely will visit again when in Bend! read more

Active Culture - Huevos Rancheros, 1/2 order - Vegetarian Near Me - Bend, Oregon

Healthy and delicious food options for lunch or dinner! This place never disappoints.

Really good healthy food. Even local icecream a lot gluten free. Somewhat small inside dining. But big outdoor area.

One of the best healthy vegan/vegetarian restaurants in bend! They offer a variety of foods such as salads, burritos, soups and smoothies. They even have gelato, grocery items and grab n go. The kale salad is so refreshing and tasty. It's huge and full of nuts, fruit and a miso dressing. The vegan chili is very good and I love the smoothies. The berry smoothie is one of my favorites! Lots of wholesome and healthy food options to satisfy any craving! read more

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Ok so this is my new favorite place!! I'm obsessed with it and I wish I lived closer to this location. I was down visiting Bend, Or with friends for a snowboard trip and I was the only vegan so I was on the search for a yummy place to eat. I ended up eating here 3 days in a row!! I was wanted to try everything on the menu before leaving back to Seattle(HAHAHA)! My husband who isn't vegan also fell in love with their food. I am really picky with food, I can tell if it's cheap/frozen ingredients. At this restaurant that is definitely not the case. AMAZING, DELICIOUS FOOD! A part of the reason is their flavors. You can taste all the flavor in their food, it's literally Perfect. The smoothie, nachos, wholesome Bowl, açaí bowls! Ok .... I've had açaí bowls at MANY places but here it was so different! The taste was delicious so delicious. Not only do they have spectacular food but they have great customer service to go along with it OLIVIA was so helpful when I told her it was my first time eating here and everyday she helped me with all my questions, was very detailed when explaining the menu. Thank you Olivia for your patience and kindness! I took awhile to make my decision because everything looked so good. Check this place out!! Literally one of the best places I have eaten in awhile. I seriously can't wait to go back. I know they have a location in Cali as well, hopefully they open one in Tacoma/Seattle area. PLEASE PLEASE open one near my area. read more

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Whaaaat? I haven't reviewed this place? One of my favorites in Bend. Really good Huevos Rancheros, and excellent juices and smoothies. This is where I send the hubby for a "remedy" when I am not feeling great. Instant fix. read more

We came here after running the Bend half marathon because it was the only place still open with some brunch options mid-afternoon. I got the açaí protein bowl, fancy toast, and a mimosa. The mimosa was so cute and I appreciate that you mix it yourself. Both food dishes were great. It's a cute spot in a residential area but super close to downtown. Staff was really friendly. I would definitely come here a lot if I lived in Bend! read more

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Yelpers - don't forget to check-in before you order. You get 10% off your order! Portion sizes are huge! All the ingredients are super fresh and the kombucha was awesome! read more

Active Culture - Huevos Rancheros - Vegetarian Near Me - Bend, Oregon

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Healthy and delicious, not to mention beautiful food presentation and a cute indoor dining space and outdoor patio (which unfortunately had snow on it during our visit). Active Culture offers fresh, organic ingredients in vegetarian and vegan options. Everything was fantastic, and I'll definitely stop by for breakfast the next time I'm in Bend. read more

Active Culture - Açaí bowl - Vegetarian Near Me - Bend, Oregon

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They were super nice here--complete opposite of the snootiness of Chow, where I drove here from. The huevos rancheros was tasty and the cookies by Blissful Spoon were nothing short of blissful. The counter person couldn't have been friendlier. I sat outside and it was super lovely. read more

Active Culture - Cute outdoor seating - Vegetarian Near Me - Bend, Oregon