What a nice surprise!…read more The ambiance is nice and above all very busy. Staffs are friendly and patient with us too. Food is great! Healthy and convenient to have for lunch, no guilt feeling at all. Buddha Bowl - presentation is fantastic - taste delicious and guilt free feeling - simple ingredients and price right! Strawberry Bliss - strawberry, banana, dates, coconut yogurt, coconut milk - refreshing and delicious - not too sweet, I love it! Everything I ordered was great and fantastic! Belly approved for sure! Highly recommended! Cons: Order takes time to get and it's super busy. Make sure you're not super hungry when you come here. Mahalo for reading & happy juandering fellow Yeeps.

Had a really nice quick lunch at Life Alive a few days ago. We ordered a grain bowl, an acai bowl,…read morea minestrone soup, and a side of sweet potatoes. It was all quite delicious although the granola was a bit to sweet for us so we'd forgo that next time. Ambiance is nice and staff is a bit confused by they try! This is a great place for a quick bite and I wish they'd come to NYC!

Visiting from California, I was truly impressed by Pressed Cafe! They offer a huge variety of…read moredelicious food, with something for everyone. From the moment you walk in, the employees greet you with a smile and genuinely check in to see if you need any help. That level of hospitality is amazing and really makes you feel welcome. The food was excellent, the service was outstanding, and the overall experience was fantastic. Please open a location in California I know it would be a huge success Until next time Pressed Cafe!

Stopped by here for an impromptu lunch with a friend after Zumba class…read more The place was quite crowded as usual and we looked around for seating and decided to sit at the bar. Nice decor at the bar. You can order from the same food menu. I ordered the nana's egg sandwich in a pita - it was essentially an omelette sandwich with boursin, olive tapenade, cucumber, tomato and schug which is a green hot sauce which I got on the side. It was quite interesting- not what I had expected and next time I would ask to omit the olive tapenade. I asked for ketchup to add in. It was a really good portion- probably 2 or 3 eggs. Very hearty and filling. The friend ordered the eggplant quinoa bowl which comes in this sauce and very cheesy. Comes with bread - really tasty! Bartender was friendly and service was great!

Playa Bowls near Northeastern is a chain that has found a comfortable home in the area, and the…read morelocation holds up well as a go to for a refreshing, health forward meal that does not require much thought to enjoy. We walked into a relaxed space with a consistently friendly and engaged staff, making the experience feel more personal than a typical fast casual stop. The acai bowl is the foundation of the menu and it delivers reliably, with the base thick enough to hold the toppings without turning into soup partway through. The Nutella bowl is the most popular order, and the combination of the rich spread against the acai base works in a way that feels indulgent without completely undermining the healthier premise of the meal. The mango bowls are a lighter, brighter option for anyone who wants something less earthy than the acai, and the Nica Bowl is another solid choice for a more composed build. The customization options are generous and the staff is helpful in steering you toward combinations that work if you are unsure where to start. Prices land in the eleven to thirteen dollar range, which is on the higher side for the format, though the quality of the fruit and the portion sizes make it feel reasonable once you are eating it. For a post workout meal or a lighter lunch option near Northeastern, Playa Bowls is an easy and reliable choice.

" Staff is rude they close bathrooms by 9:00 pm " I got a…read moremucho mango staff was rude . They had the music playing on the phones and talking amongst themselves. So I had to repeat my order and was ignored by their conversation and music. When I finally got their attention; I placed my order and paid . Decided to walk to bathroom area at 9:00 pm they said it was closed . However they open until 10:00 pm. It was basically screamed at me as I was walking down towards the bathroom area , lol.

Overall Visit This spot is located inside the train station,…read morewhich makes it convenient if you're passing through. While waiting for our drinks, I made the mistake of checking Yelp and saw the photo of the rat in the display case posted by someone. I really wish I hadn't seen that. Probably should've asked for my money back after that. Drinks & Experience The juices were fresh, but they took a while to come out considering it wasn't too busy. There are a few small bistro tables, so we sat and had our drinks there. Overall 2.5 stars -- fresh juice, but that Yelp photo ruined the experience for me. Probably wouldn't come back.

The rare train station restaurant that is more than just a convenient place to get food. I always…read morestop here whenever I am catching the train because the food is quick and good and easy for the journey. Can't go wrong with a bowl, an empanada or a delightful egg sandwich.

3 Stars for a good protein smoothie bowl, but meh customer service and a truly filthy bathroom…read more I was looking for a quick, healthy bite while doing some window shopping in the area and saw Pressed Juicery had a small location a few steps down from the sidewalk, with outdoor seating. Since it was beautiful outside, this looked like the right spot! They also had a poster highlighting their Protein functional bowl, so I knew my order. As I walked in, the staff member at the counter was on her Bluetooth headphones and having a full conversation with a friend while simultaneously trying to take down someone's order. It was confusing to everyone involved and took some time. Same when I ordered, and it looked like another friend had come in and joined her behind the counter to chat (didn't see any sign of this person working there, but I may be wrong). Oh well, a bit of an awkward ordering process is not a big deal. The bowl itself was actually really tasty. It was a bit sweet for my taste, but it was large and satiating. I'd definitely recommend! Quick note that if you are needing the bathroom, I'd wait until your next stop. It was one pretty dirty stall and left me wondering if I should have eaten there... Overall, a good product, but the service and cleanliness of the facility left something to be desired.

Service so bad! I add protein puffs to my açai and hope will be more on that…read more Didn't taste the acai on it, is just banana and blueberries on the base ?

I first visited Life Alive Organic Cafe in Salem, so when I was back in Boston a couple of weeks…read morelater, it felt like a reliable choice for vegetarian options. My boyfriend and I stopped in for an early dinner before walking around the city. We happened to be visiting during a heat wave weekend, which made our plans a little challenging, but we still made it work. For dinner, I was hungry but not sure I had enough of an appetite for both an appetizer and a meal. I ended up ordering the tofu skewers anyway because they sounded interesting, and they came with peanut sauce. For my main, I ordered the mushroom shawarma pita, which included roasted mushrooms, caramelized onions, hummus, Mediterranean salad mix, shaved vegetables, herbs, harissa zhoug, and lemon tahini sauces in a whole grain pita. The pita was described as a low-calorie handheld, but it was packed to the brim. It looked beautiful, but I definitely could not finish it. I made it through one pita half and some of the filling from the second half before calling it quits. There were just a lot of flavors going on. I think it would have been easier to enjoy if the dish had focused on one or two flavor profiles instead of feeling like everything was packed into one pita. Overall, it was good, filling, and satisfying. I also had a kombucha with my meal, which was my attempt at trying to keep cool on a hot summer evening. If I go back, I'll probably keep it simple and order either an appetizer or an entree, because the portions are filling enough that I don't think I'd need both.

Great location near the center for the arts. Got a salad…read moreand a seasonal mango matcha before a show! They have indoor and outdoor seating, a few charge points (which I was grateful for as it meant I would be able to go home later), and really friendly staff. They share a space with a yoga studio and people enter and exit through the restaurant which was unexpected. Life alive on the whole is pretty consistent and great. Fun fact, while I was enjoying a mango matcha in the South end my husband was enjoying one in dedham. It was unplanned.

On the Edge Nutrition, is such a great place for a healthy (but tastes indulgent) smoothie and…read moreother fun treats (like protein donuts!). Being situated across from the beach, this gem is the perfect spot to grab a smoothie and enjoy the day. What I love the most? The service and friendliness of the staff. They are so excited about this place, their offerings, and want you to love it. Which I did. They were so helpful, and made the experience worth going back to again and again! Order: The S'mores shake (HOW is this ~200 calories?!) and blue mega tea. Yum! A bit pricey in total, but comparable to any other place in Boston.

We heard about this place via an Instagram post and figured we'd try it out. I tried the peanut…read morebutter Oreo. While you would never guess the presence of protein powder, the taste of peanut butter is slightly overwhelming. As a caveat you are not getting a milk shake, but as far as protein based smoothies go definitively worth a shot. The girls working were the sweetest and worked with me to pick a flavor! Tip: Maybe split a flavor, they are good sized and filling!

I did NOT expect a juice place to have such good acai bowls, but oh my god they're delicious. I…read morewould definitely recommend their new Protein Acai bowl, it has amazing macros and is packed with tasty and healthy ingredients!! I appreciate that their base isn't overly sweet and they give an abundance of toppings for an amazing variety of texture. To be fair, this spot is a little pricey so maybe a treat just every once in a while, but you're bound to be satisfied anytime you do choose to come! They also offer some delicious ice cream and smoothie options, perfect for a quick treat on a hot day if you're not craving a full meal but still want something on the healthy side. From my experience, the service is kind and helpful, and the vibes (which are similar across all their locations) feel very pristine and calming. I definitely recommend this spot and can't wait to try more of their flavor combos!

I am happy to update my review based on my recent experience here! I have previously had some very…read morehit or miss experiences from the quality of my orders with temperature and portion issues. However, my most recent experiences have been better! I have been greeted with kind service and my orders have been made well. I haven't tried the freezes again since my last experience, but the acai bowl I had was great. The portions were what I expected and the server even was kind to let me pick a different topping on bowl since they were out of one of the standard toppings. I appreciated the attention to detail and taking a moment to make my experience better, rather than just skipping out on the topping. This recent experience was encouraging enough for me to come back sometime soon.

Quaint, healthy and creative food…read more I'll be recommding this eatery to my son. Enjoyed coming here.

Great juices!!!!! First time at this location on a super hot Saturday afternoon!! And we were…read moreparched! This place has a cool interior and 2 levels and the downstairs has a lounge- like vibe - very cool! Anyhow we ordered several of the juices between the 3 of us - the orange blossom was great my favorite! Our friend ordered the heart beet, which he really liked too. The hubs ordered a Sunrise surge smoothie- mango pineapple strawberry carrot dates watermelon coconut water and beet ginger swirl! We even got 2 juices to go and they were great! They're super smooth too no chewy bits or anything! I love that these are all so delicious veggies and fruit with no added sugars! Fulfills my "healthy and tasty" requirements from everything I eat and drink these days!! Service was friendly. The ambience is great nice lighting bright colors and plenty of seating! Great central location near Central square too! We'll be back for sure!

My friend and I stopped in for lunch. I got the turkey panini and she got a salad. We sat at the…read morebar. While we waited for them to bring the food, we ordered green monster smoothies. Service was awesome. The smoothies were really good. My sandwich was good too. I liked the bread and the cheese. I thought it would be grilled for some reason but I must have been confused with the menu. I ate half the sandwich and saved the other half to eat at the airport. It not only held up well, it tasted even better. It was 1:30pm on a Monday and the place was packed! It's a well-oiled machine!

Wow. Just wow. Went here with my SO, who raved non stop…read moreabout this place and said it was one of the only things he HAD to do in MA. It was all that and more. First, the menu is extensive, like Cheesecake Factory extensive. If you like Mediterranean inspired food with ridiculously good bakery items that caters easily to those who are gluten free, vegetarian or vegan, do not miss this place. He got the Israeli breakfast sub vegan kofta kebabs for the tuna and I got the vegetable shakshuka. The Israeli plate is a cornucopia of items, the pics don't do it justice. The plate was bigger than his head. He was in heaven, mmmmm-ing and ohhhing as he ate. I had the shakshuka. Now, I make this at home and have eaten it at numerous restaurants. I know good shakshuka. It was divine. The perfect amount of heat, eggs were properly runny, and the veggies were a perfect balance of crunch and spring. An espresso vanilla bean hurricane, was a delightful addition to the rest of our lunch. Service was friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. The cafe interior was utilitarian and well maintained. The staff delivering food were attentive to other guests needs as they walked by. All in all, excellent food and experience. I look forward to returning.