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    Life Alive Organic Cafe - Dedham

    4.2 (63 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Breakfast Hash
    Angela V.

    Great food, very beautiful interior, and WiFi for me to work from here. What more can I ask for?! I'm a meat eater and was skeptical about what the menu would offer and what the flavor would be like. The man at the register was very nice and helpful when I had a few questions about the menu. I ordered the breakfast hash and it was a a 10/10. Vibrant and flavorful dish. Great experience from start to end.

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    Mary M.

    Delicious peanut butter smoothie. Great consistency. Indoor seating looked very cozy,

    Katherine V.

    I love their food and drinks but it's so expensive that it can only be a once in a full moon kind of treat. A slim bottle of green juice for $9 is ridiculous but since it's things I'm not allergic to, I do treat myself from time to time. Staff is friendly. Cafe is clean and well kept. A great place to study for a few hours. Overall, just wish it was more affordable!

    Chris L.

    Headed to Boston to get my daughter skates sharpened. We stopped in Dedham @ legacy place There are some great restaurants here. We felt like something light and we were walking past and decided to stop. The udon noodles were great not salty and a nice ginger flavor. The garlic noodles were great as well. Just the right spice and flavorful vegetables. Also the strawberry lemonade was refreshing As I was sitting there I noticed a lot of things I would like to try next time.

    Drashti T.

    This is such a great place for a healthy lunch or dinner option. It's right in legacy place where there is free parking. The service was fast and efficient. This place has plenty of seating and cute color ambience. I got the taco verde and it was delicious. The veggies blended nicely together and very saucy just how I like it. I also had enough for leftovers which is always a plus

    Dana M.

    The cutest little cafe with all things healthy-smoothies, salads, sangies and superfoods! Located in Legacy Place, this cute cafe is a perfect spot to meet friends for lunch. The decor and space itself is a vibe you just can't go wrong. I had the cacao smoothie and it was delish. The service was wonderful. Can't wait to come back and try more!

    Green Goddess Bowl (l) and Buddha Bowl
    Marie O.

    I am so happy that there is a place selling plant-based whole food!! And such a variety of it - salads, grain bowls , wraps, soups and noodle dishes. Why aren't there more places like this?!? We have tried the LA and the Mediterranean salads, as well as the Buddha and Green Goddess bowls. The salads are next-level - all very fresh ingredients, and the dressings are healthy. Major kudos to Life Alive for BAKING the falafel instead of FRYING them. Many of the salads have chickpeas and-or edamame, also one or two with lentils, which add plant-based protein. My only disappointment was with the Green Goddess rice bowl - WAY too much rice; not nearly enough kale. Very bland. Also, THE BROCCOLI WAS FROZEN!!! This is a shame, as every other single vegetable (including the beets) were fresh. Broccoli should be fresh and crispy - never frozen and steamed - but that is my only complaint. Everything else is superb, and I hope they draw more people in and the business succeeds!

    Lizzie Y.

    Every time I am in the shopping mood and find myself at Legacy Place or Copley/Prudential area, I always pass by Life Alive Organic Cafe when I'm circling around looking for parking. It definitely made me curious about what their menu entailed because what is this cafe that keeps popping up everywhere I go? So, I finally decided to go inside to see for myself! Life Alive Cafe offers an array of different food options, from açaí bowls, smoothie, breakfast food, and lattes to noodles, salads, grain bowls, and wraps... made with fresh, organic ingredients only + from scratch daily! And not to mention, the interior of the cafe is absolutely gorgeous & humongous! I can see this being a perfect place to either chill, grab a quick bite, or even go get some work done. The day I visited, I really wanted to try their peanut butter noodles but I wasn't too hungry, so I opted for a hot chai latte. OH, it was so good! Literally, could not think of anything else I'd rather drink on that cold, rainy day. They also made it so quickly too, which I very much appreciated! Staff is super kind and helpful. Bathrooms were very clean, as well. Will have to come back to try their food and other things on their menu, for sure! Parking: plenty of parking available. Either can park in either of the two outdoor lots or can park in the Legacy Place's free-to-park garage!

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    Jessica R.

    Had a lovely meal here today! I started with the delectable butternut spice latte. I never would have thought to put squash with coffee but somehow it worked perfectly. It led a sweet creaminess and felt wholesome and made me feel more energized. We also got the falafel wrap and the Taco Verde bowl. Both were so well seasoned with savory sauces. I loved the taco meat and the spicy salsa that lingered in my mouth. The falafel is very soft and crumbly and also very well seasoned. I also loved the ambiance and the decor and seats are cozy and comfy.

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    Keerthi D.

    Life Alive is a Massachusetts chain of cafes that serves organic and clean food and drinks. The menu is very diverse and unique that has a lot of options for someone looking to eat sustainable and fresh food. The ambiance inside is very nice. It's a little loud but has good energy. The decorations make it a great spot for studying (there's plenty of outlets) or catching up with a friend. There's also different types of seating inside (couches, small tables, booths, and bar) so it's an eclectic environment. The service is really good! People are nice and the waiters bring the food to your table. Be sure to look at the menu before hand as there are a lot of different options that can be overwhelming. I ordered the ocean blue latte, which looks pretty and tastes great. There's a light coconut/maca flavor which doesn't overpower the drink. Although this concept and cuisine aren't what I'd normally try, I'd recommend it to people who are ingredient conscious.

    Adventurer Bowl
    Jenny T.

    Food: WOW. This is the last and final Life Alive location which I hadn't been to, and it was AMAZING to end off my Life Alive journey! The Adventurer Bowl was absolutely incredible, best grain bowl I've tried so far here (and I've been to every location now lol). The Chai latte was also the best chai I've ever had (and I'm not a usually chai person). Service: Workers were really friendly and nice. Ambiance: The store is certainly stunning and beautiful, also it was my first time in Legacy Place which I LOVED!

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    Like the food and service. Like hot soup! Atmosphere and ambience of the place!Vegetarian food is great for your health!

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    Great service, great , a always good here, food is very fresh, I will be back, very friendly service

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    Bad/vege food, didn't even get it because it took an hour and ain't nobody got time for that

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