Excellent food. Great option to have in the city. Prayers…read moreanswered. The city needed a good vegan options relatively close to downtown. I got a bunch of different things everything was excellent. Very friendly service. Next time I go back to Boston I will definitely check them out

Cute small location. As other mention some crowded tables together and bar seating near window…read more Lucky, late lunch not crowded at all. Service was efficient and friendly staff. Food came out fairly quick. Even my non vegan mom found the bowl tasty and flavorful. She doesn't give many vegan restaurants thumbs up. One of the better veggie burgers I've had. Only one on my three week vacation even though available elsewhere. Moist but held it's shape. Really liked the pretzel roll. Definitely thumbs up. Hope to visit again from the West Coast. Crispy Chick'n Vietnamese Noodle Bowl crispy chick'n. rice noodles. pickled vegetables. cucumber. thai basil. mint. scallion. toasted cashews. nuoc cham $16.75 Lulu Burger house burger. grain mustard truffle aioli. cheddar. pickles. heirloom tomato. grilled onion. pretzel bun $16.95 Power Play Smoothie Chocolate Protein Shake. Almond Milk, Coconut, Sprouted Chocolate Protein, Banana, Hemp Seed $12.95 gluten free

I can definitely tell why this place gets really packed!!!! There was a line out the door, so make…read moresure to put your name on the list and expect to wait a while. They have plenty of options for everyone. I didn't order anything out of the ordinary. I ordered scrambled eggs, bacon and house potatoes, and they came out decent. The latte was good too. If you're looking for a cool brunch spot, I recommend coming here.

Food was good, pretty standard brunch fare. Servings are not super large nor overly small. Their…read morepastries are not very fresh and a little too sweet/mushy. Service was lacking. Waiter didn't bring out water, didn't offer any cream or sugar for coffees, and was difficult to flag down to ask for extra plates/utensils. The inside is quite cramped and we were shoved into a tiny little corner. Overall a meh place for brunch. The appeal is the convenience of the location. Other than that I'd stop somewhere else for a brunch.

I love this place and the Back Bay location is special. The atmosphere is old school diner meets…read morevibrant colorful food haven. The staff at every location are friendly (shocking...I know) but these Back Bay servers don't mess around. They get you in fed and out all without ever feeling rushed. Definitely recommend the NH egg scramble - so good, but you really can't go wrong on the menu.

TL;DR: Smelled like dirty water, sat us at a dirty table, food was not impressive, drinks were…read morewatered down with odd flavors, honestly don't know why there were so many people in there. Won't go back. Wish I had pictures, sorry. I wasn't thinking about a review. After a 15/20 minute wait, in an effort to seat us quickly, they sat us at a table that was wet, with water, and sticky from what was presumably the last table's syrup. There were 2 open, used, nips of syrup on the table that they hadn't seen or bothering to pick up. The ambiance/decor was very confusing, a lot of colors and patterns. It wasn't quirky (I've been to quirky done well), it was bordering on scatterbrained? I joked that the place was meant to be visually confusing so that you wouldn't see the lack of cleanliness. We asked for napkins to wipe our table and we were given napkins to clean it ourselves. I mean sure it was what we had asked for but when I asked in the past, someone came over with a rag and cleaner and cleaned it for us so I was a little underwhelmed with that one. Also, the table was visibly not ready because my partner noticed some hesitation in the guy before he sat us and instead of saying, "wait let me get someone to clean it for you" he sat us anyway. The entire placed smelled like a mix of dirty water and wet dog. In all fairness we should've gotten up and walked out but the restaurant was packed, so we were assuming the food must be good and we were hungry. The first two appetizer plates were got were dirty and my boyfriend's silverware. We asked for new ones. The second two were also not exactly clean but not as bad as the first. We opted to eat our appetizer from the plate it came on. We ordered the Some Like it Tot. It was cool, nothing to write home about. Expected it to be more crunchy (they are tater tots after all). I ordered the mimosa flight. Only one of the drinks had any semblance of alcohol in it. They were... oddly not good? Like not bad, but not great. The flavors on the menu sounded like they should've been great together but what served me was disappointing. I got the cookie monster pancakes. Maybe 2 stars. Very mid and uninspired. Unimpressed. The pancakes were middle of the road. Not great not bed. Best thing about this place were the nips of maple syrup. My boyfriend ordered the Monster breakfast. Also mid. The home fries were not well seasoned. Will not be returning. I'm assuming they need to pay their staff better or hire ones who care or can cook. Our server was kind though.

Carmelina's was one of the highlights of my visit to the North End. The atmosphere was cozy and…read morewelcoming, and the staff made us feel right at home. I had the homemade pasta, and it was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. You can tell a lot of care goes into every dish. The portions were generous, and even though it was busy, the service stayed attentive throughout the meal. I can definitely see why this place is so popular, and I'll be back the next time I'm in Boston.

Excellent!!! Service, ambience and cuisine all top notch! Highly recommended this North End…read morerestaurant

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!

Amazing food. I also loved the ambience. It was reminiscent of the Mediterranean…read more The plates, plating, and serving ware were tastefully chosen. The service fast attentive and friendly. I'd definitely be back when on vacation again. The orange honey cake was mind blowing

Lovely ambience..perfect for a date night. We were seated indoors and realised it was too loud so…read morewe requested to be seated on the patio. We got the Tiropita rolls 5/5: the best of the lot. Crispy on the outside and doughy and cheesy on the inside. The Greek honey butter and olives were perfect! The butter was light and airy Tzatziki trio 3.5/5: the dips were great, especially the corn one and the beetroot one, even if a little bland Skopiteniki 3/5: the shell was good but the stuffing was okay..almost forgettable. The dish was also too dry. The wine was great! The server had us try a couple and helped us pick. My partner's wine was delayed so they took off the wine charges on our final bill.

Delicious vegan desserts. I wish that they were more readily available on the North Shore, but they…read moredo have businesses carrying their products in other areas.

Picked up a gluten free, dairy slice of cheesecake at Good Health in Quincy. It was great!read more

Realized that I haven't had much fruits/veggies in my life lately, so I decided to check out…read moreCocobeet. First impressions, WOW these are expensive! But I guess with everything going on in the world, it is what it is as long as the value matches the price. I told the lady at the desk about my quest for mostly fruits, but maybe veggies as well and got recommended the Mediterranean Bowl. It was very delicious and I couldn't finish it in one go. Also appreciate it having quinoa instead of rice. Huge fan of coconut and bought the Majikal Coconut as well (price made me a bit nervous). It contains coconut juice, meat and blue majik (HIGHLY advise that you drink it as soon as you buy). My 3rd item was an acai bowl which I had for dinner and it was well done and also filled me up for the night. The business itself is well kept, bright and colorful. It's small, but has two seats near the windows. Really appreciate Cocobeet having labels for their items in the fridge showing not only the price, but what it does for the body! So glad it's across the street from work and you'll definitely be seeing me again!

Very cute little spot in the busy downtown. The space is small but used well as there's a decent…read moreamount of indoor seating. I ordered a blue oasis smoothie which was spirulina, coconut, and pineapple. It was a pretty good combination of creamy with a hint of pineapple that's not too overwhelming. A slight coconut pulp texture that's not overpowering. Really quality ingredients and I would definitely come back

i got a couscous bowl with halloumi and it was delicious. i liked that it was super easy to get…read moretakeout from here and would definitely do that again. the bowl was really flavorful, it had hummus and harissa and a lot of other delicious add ons that made it very worth the price

This place is sooooo yummy!!! Just ordered some food for my co-workers and I, and we loved every…read morebit of it. I can't comment on the ambiance, as a co-worker picked up our food. However, the customer service and the food were 5/5 stars!!! We made some tweaks to our orders, which were correctly done and the food looked amazing and well presented, so service ... highly appreciate. The food tasted so fresh and healthy. The prices were not too bad for the quality and quantity either. The grain bowls come with a lot of substance and flavor, so I highly recommend them. I also got a "pizza"/wrap, and it was very clean and delicious.

Absolutely top-notch vegan ramen. Coming from Vancouver, BC, where we have a killer…read more(vegan-friendly) ramen scene, I am a tough customer for ramen when visiting elsewhere. But this place completely lives up. 6 different ramens, $17.95 for the regular bowls. I was recommended the red hot miso ramen, a spicy option. You order up at the counter, and they give you a buzzer that buzzes when your ramen is ready to grab at the counter. The ramen was ready in under 10 minutes. First, the broth was remarkably complex and rich, with an endless depth that never became too overbearing -- perfect. The noodles were perfectly cooked as well, served up in a decent portion. Toppings-wise, you get tofu, soy crumble, corn, arugula, and sprouts, along with plenty of sesame seeds. I would've liked some proper greens (other than a few raw arugula leafs), but that's the most minor of complaints. Service was decent enough -- informative and helpful in describing the options. All in all, top-notch vegan ramen. Highest recommendation.

I have been dreading writing this review, because as much as I wanted to love this place - I…read moreprobably had one of the worst eating experiences ever. Swung by this place on a weekday for lunch to avoid the rush - most weekends I pass by this place and the line wraps around the street! My friend and I stepped in and were immediately greeted with a sour attitude. We were confused on the menu whether our ramen included chili oil or not, and the staff did not help explain anything and just quickly dismissed our questions to get us to order quicker. Once we sat down, the food was done relatively quickly. However I was very surprised on what we had gotten. Now I admit - I am not a vegetarian. However, I have enjoyed many vegetarian meals and this was quite upsetting. We both got the garlic miso ramen. The ramen was not temperature hot at all. The chili oil was not flavorful. The "soy meat" was simply just mushed tofu with awful texture, and it soaked into the soup and created a pretty unpleasant texture (I took a picture which makes me sad and unappetized). I was unable to finish my bowl. The food combined with the service made for a pretty negative time for me. I really wanted to love it - a place with a full vegetarian menu is amazing for all my friends who have that restriction! Maybe if they tried pan frying the tofu create a better textural experience? I will not plan to come back, and will highly recommend you go to any other restaurant in Back Bay.