Life Alive Organic Cafe South End Menu
Introducing the Menu at Life Alive Organic Cafe South End
Nestled in the vibrant South End of Boston, Life Alive Organic Cafe offers a nourishing menu that celebrates wholesome ingredients. This cafe emphasizes organic, plant-based dishes, and the diverse offerings reflect a commitment to health and sustainability.
- Signature Drinks: Enjoy refreshing beverages like the Iced Caramel Sea Salt Latte and the Banana Oat Cold Brew, crafted with oat milk and natural sweeteners.
- Handcrafted Elixirs: Sip on revitalizing tonics like the Turmeric Tonic or Green Fizz, perfect for a refreshing boost.
- Noodle Dishes: Delight in flavorful creations such as the Shiitake Udon or Spicy Peanut Noodles, made to satisfy while nourishing your body.
Whether you’re looking for a healthy breakfast or a lively lunch, Life Alive is a haven for food lovers seeking vibrant and nourishing choices. Dive into their menu and experience a world of taste and vitality!
New & Seasonal
Orange Cream Soda
Orange, vanilla, hibiscus and sparkling water with fresh thyme. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Lavender Lemonade
Lemon, agave, butterfly pea tea. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Turmeric Tonic
Fresh-pressed turmeric & ginger, maple, sparkling water and rosemary thyme garnish. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Summer Falafel
Baked falafel, roasted zucchini, sweet corn, peppers & onions, fresh herbs, crispy chickpeas, lentils & brown rice with lemon tahini. Contains soy, sesame and allium. VG, DF, GF, NF
Sesame Garlic Bibimbap
Created in collaboration with James Beard award-winning chef, Jamie Bissonnette. Crispy sesame tofu, chili garlic mushrooms, seaweed salad, asparagus, beets, carrots, crispy rice, kimchi, scallions, brown rice & quinoa, sesame ginger vinaigrette and topped with a fried egg. Contains egg, sesame, allium and soy. DF, GF, NF
Roasted Corn Fritters With Black Beans
Roasted corn & zucchini fritters, black beans, avocado, tomato, sweet corn, feta, baby lettuces & romaine hearts with brown rice and cumin lime vinaigrette. Contains milk, soy and allium. GF, NF
LA House Salad
Your choice of protein or superfood, cucumber, shaved radish, marinated white beans & edamame, baby lettuces, romaine hearts, toasted sunflower & pumpkin seeds and red wine dijon vinaigrette. Sauce served on the side. Contains soy. VG, GF, DF, NF
Watermelon Poke
Chili-lime watermelon, mango, avocado & cucumber with brown rice, cilantro & mint, radish, frisée, peanut crumble & sesame ginger dressing. Sauce served on the side. Contains peanuts, soy, sesame and allium. VG, DF, GF
Crispy Falafel Pita
Crispy baked falafel with hummus, tahini slaw, mediterranean salad, fresh herbs, zhoug and harissa sauces in a whole grain pita. Contains wheat, sesame and allium. VG, DF, NF, SF
Summer Minestrone
Zucchini, green pepper, carrot and white beans in a tomato broth. Contains allium and soy. VG, DF, GF, NF
Chocolate Hazelnut Cold Brew
Cold brew coffee, chocolate hazelnut drizzle & oat milk served over ice, topped with vanilla cold foam. Contains hazelnuts, coconut and milk. GF, SF
Iced Vanilla Tahini Latte
Iced coffee, tahini, maple, vanilla, cinnamon, oat milk. Contains sesame. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Strawberries & Cream Power Chia
Gluten-free oats with strawberries, coconut yogurt, banana, chia, flax, hemp seeds, vanilla, coconut flakes & housemade strawberry syrup. Contains coconut. VG, DF, GF, SF
Blueberry Superfood Waffles
Wheat-free with hemp seeds, cacao nibs, coconut and blueberries with Vermont maple syrup. Contains eggs and coconut.
Greens, Eggs And Cheese
Melted cheddar, hard boiled egg, broccoli, kale, Braggs & nutritional yeast pressed in a whole wheat tortilla. Contains eggs, milk, wheat and soy. Cannot be made wheat free. NF
Shakshuka Breakfast Sando
Roasted egg with harissa sauce, feta, fresh herbs and lemon tahini in a whole grain pita. Contains wheat, milk, egg, allium and sesame. NF, SF
Sunrise Breakfast Sandwich
Roasted egg, cheddar & alfalfa sprouts, on a sprouted grain & seed muffin with salsa verde Contains eggs, milk, wheat, soy and allium. Cannot be made wheat free. NF
Breakfast Hash
Sweet potato quinoa hash with peppers, onion, red beets, salsa verde, sunny egg & feta Contains eggs, milk, soy and allium. NF, GF
Crispy Breakfast Taco
Roasted egg & cheddar, fresh corn, cilantro & corn tortilla with salsa verde. Contains eggs, milk, soy and allium. NF, GF
Avocado Toast
Avocado with lemon, chili flakes, sea salt, alfalfa sprouts & radish on a sprouted seed & grain muffin. Contains wheat and soy. Cannot be made wheat free. VG, DF, NF
Strawberries & Cream Power Chia
Gluten-free oats with strawberries, coconut yogurt, banana, chia, flax, hemp seeds, vanilla, coconut flakes & housemade strawberry syrup. Contains coconut. VG, DF, GF, SF
Breakfast Menu
Warm Grain Bowls
Summer Falafel
Baked falafel, roasted zucchini, sweet corn, peppers & onions, fresh herbs, crispy chickpeas, lentils & brown rice with lemon tahini. Contains soy, sesame and allium. VG, DF, GF, NF
Roasted Corn Fritters With Black Beans
Roasted corn & zucchini fritters, black beans, avocado, tomato, sweet corn, feta, baby lettuces & romaine hearts with brown rice and cumin lime vinaigrette. Contains milk, soy and allium. GF, NF
Green Goddess Bowl
Avocado, broccoli & kale with tofu, brown rice and ginger tamari sauce. Contains soy and allium. VG, DF, GF, NF
Swami Bowl
Broccoli, carrots, onions, kale, tamari almonds & raisins with curry brown rice and sweet red miso sauce. Contains almonds, soy, sesame and allium. VG, DF, GF
Buddha Bowl
Avocado, beets, kale, shiitake & oyster mushrooms, purple cabbage, jalapeño, toasted pumpkin, sunflower & hemp seeds, fresh herbs, brown rice & quinoa with ginger tamari sauce. Contains soy and allium. VG, DF, GF, NF
Rainbow Harvest
Whipped sweet potato, beets, carrots, broccoli, kale, tofu & brown rice with ginger tamari sauce. Contains soy, allium and coconut. VG, DF, GF
Adventurer Bowl
Beets, broccoli, kale, sweet corn, tofu and tamari almonds with quinoa & brown rice with cheddar, sesame & ginger tamari sauces Contains almonds, milk, sesame, soy and allium. GF
Teriyaki Tofu
Teriyaki glazed tofu with broccoli, chili garlic oyster mushrooms, carrots, charred onion, black sesame, scallions and brown rice. Contains allium, sesame and soy. VG, GF, DF, NF
Sesame Garlic Bibimbap
Created in collaboration with James Beard award-winning chef, Jamie Bissonnette. Crispy sesame tofu, chili garlic mushrooms, seaweed salad, asparagus, beets, carrots, crispy rice, kimchi, scallions, brown rice & quinoa, sesame ginger vinaigrette and topped with a fried egg. Contains egg, sesame, allium and soy. DF, GF, NF
Watermelon Poke
Chili-lime watermelon, mango, avocado & cucumber with brown rice, cilantro & mint, radish, frisée, peanut crumble & sesame ginger dressing. Sauce served on the side. Contains peanuts, soy, sesame and allium. VG, DF, GF
Market Mediterranean
Crispy baked falafel, hummus, marinated & crispy chickpeas, cucumber, tomato, kalamata olives, pickled onion, fresh herbs, shaved vegetables, baby lettuces & romaine hearts with greek vinaigrette & lemon tahini dressing. Sauce served on the side. Contains milk, sesame and allium. GF, NF, SF
Mexicali Tostada
Avocado, lentil taco crumble, black beans, sweet corn, tomato, cabbages, baby lettuces, romaine hearts and crispy tortilla with chipotle lime aioli & jalapeño ranch dressing. Sauce served on the side. Contains coconut, soy and allium. VG, GF, DF
Farmhouse Cobb
Avocado, hard-boiled egg, smoked blue cheese, tomato, sweet corn, celery, shaved vegetables, baby lettuces, romaine hearts and tamari almonds with red wine dijon vinaigrette. Sauce served on the side. Contains almonds, eggs, milk and soy. GF
LA House Salad
Your choice of protein or superfood, cucumber, shaved radish, marinated white beans & edamame, baby lettuces, romaine hearts, toasted sunflower & pumpkin seeds and red wine dijon vinaigrette. Sauce served on the side. Contains soy. VG, GF, DF, NF
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. Sauce served on the side. Contains milk, soy, sesame and allium. GF, NF
Mighty Greens
Warm spinach feta fritter, marinated white beans & edamame, broccoli, baby lettuces, romaine hearts, feta, crispy chickpeas, fresh herbs and chickpea parmesan with basil green goddess dressing. Sauce served on the side. Contains eggs, milk, soy and allium. GF, NF
Salads
Handhelds
Crispy Falafel Pita
Crispy baked falafel with hummus, tahini slaw, mediterranean salad, fresh herbs, zhoug and harissa sauces in a whole grain pita. Contains wheat, sesame and allium. VG, DF, NF, SF
Rainbow Nori Wrap
Nori rolled with avocado, chili garlic oyster mushrooms, cucumber, shaved vegetables, pickled onions, cilantro & mint and brown rice with sesame ginger dressing and tamari dipping sauce. Contains sesame, soy and allium VG, DF, GF, NF
Teriyaki Wrap
Teriyaki glazed tofu, chili garlic oyster mushrooms, broccoli, carrots, charred onion, black sesame seeds, scallions and brown rice in a whole wheat tortilla. Contains wheat, allium, sesame and soy. Cannot be made wheat free. VG, DF, NF
Spicy Peanut Noodles
Crispy sesame tofu, shaved vegetables, jalapeño, black sesame seeds, peanut crumble & ramen noodles with peanut lime sauce. Contains peanuts, wheat, sesame, soy and allium. Make it wheat-free by removing the noodles and adding rice or quinoa. VG, DF
Shiitake Udon
Miso broth with mushrooms, sweet potato, broccoli, shaved vegetables, scallions, hard boiled egg & udon noodles. Contains eggs, wheat, soy and allium Make it wheat-free by removing the noodles and adding rice or quinoa. DF. NF
Chili Garlic Noodles
Chili garlic oyster mushrooms, broccoli & onions, kimchi, shredded carrots, scallions, cilantro, mint, black sesame seeds & ramen noodles with garlic gochujang sauce. Contains soy, wheat, sesame, allium. VG, DF, NF.
Noodles
Soups
Greek Lemon & Rice
A rich, savory lemon broth with brown rice, egg, carrots, onions & celery. Contains eggs and allium. DF, GF, NF, SF
Summer Minestrone
Zucchini, green pepper, carrot and white beans in a tomato broth. Contains allium and soy. VG, DF, GF, NF
Miso Soup
Tofu, scallions, shiitake & oyster mushrooms. Contains soy and allium. VG, DF, GF, NF
Cashew Cauliflower
Rich cauliflower purée, lemon & fresh thyme with chickpea parmesan, scallions & chili-lime salt. Contains cashews and allium. VG, DF, GF
Avocado Toast
Avocado with lemon, chili flakes, sea salt, alfalfa sprouts & radish on a sprouted seed & grain muffin. Contains wheat and soy. Cannot be made wheat free. VG, DF, NF
Hummus & Pita Plate
Hummus with lemon tahini, cucumber, kalamata olives, fresh herbs, crispy chickpeas and warm whole grain pita. Contains wheat, sesame and allium. Make it wheat free by removing the pita. VG, DF, NF, SF
Steamed Edamame
Steamed with sea salt. Contains soy. VG, DF, GF, NF
Small Bites
Kids Menu
Kids Quesadilla
Cheddar pressed in a whole wheat tortilla with a side of salsa verde. Contains milk, wheat, allium and soy. NF
Lil' Adventurer
Cheesy brown rice, broccoli & carrots with ginger tamari sauce and lemon vinaigrette. Contains allium, milk and soy. VG, DF, NF
Teriyaki Noodles
Udon noodles, broccoli, carrots & sesame seeds with teriyaki and ginger tamari sauces. Contains allium, wheat, sesame and soy. GF, NF
Super Berry Açaí
Açaí with blueberry, strawberry, cacao nibs, coconut & house granola. Contains coconut. VG, DF, GF, SF
PB & J Açaí Bowl
Açaí with strawberry, peanut butter, peanut crumble, hemp & house granola. Contains peanuts. VG, DF, GF, SF
Peanut Butter Cup
Açaí with peanut butter fresh banana, superfood fudge, coconut & house granola. Contains peanuts and coconut. VG, DF, GF, SF
Green Energy
A smoothie bowl base of pineapple, mango, orange juice, kale, chia, coconut cream & protein powder topped with blueberry, strawberry, banana & hemp seeds. Contains coconut. VG, DF, GF, SF
Chocolate Hazelnut Açaí
Açaí with strawberry, banana, coconut flakes, chocolate hazelnut drizzle & house granola. Contains hazelnut, coconut and milk. GF, SF
Açaí Bowls
Smoothies
Love Child
Strawberry, blueberry, banana, chia, dates, coconut milk. Contains coconut. VG, DF, GF, SF
Peanut Butter Power
Banana, raw cacao, peanut butter, protein powder, dates, coconut milk. Contains peanuts and coconut. VG, DF, GF, SF
Spiced Chai
Chai, vanilla, banana, cashew, cinnamon, chia & hemp seeds, oat milk. Contains cashews. VG, DF, GF, SF
Blue Breeze
Blue spirulina, mango, pineapple, banana, chia and hemp seeds, coconut yogurt. Contains coconut. VG, DF, GF, SF
Super Greens
Mango, pineapple, orange juice, kale, avocado, banana, ginger, spirulina, coconut milk. Contains coconut. VG, DF, GF, SF
Elvis Alive
Peanut butter, banana, raw cacao, coconut gelato, coconut milk. Contains peanuts and coconut. VG, DF, GF, SF
Tropical Sunrise
Mango, pineapple, cold-pressed turmeric, strawberry, dates, watermelon juice. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Strawberry Bliss
Strawberry, banana, dates, coconut yogurt, coconut milk, strawberry syrup topped with freeze-dried strawberries. Contains coconut. VG, DF, GF, SF
Tahini Date Shake
Banana, tahini, dates, cinnamon, maple, vanilla, topped with chocolate halva Contains sesame.
Orange Blossom Cold Pressed Juice
Carrot, apple, lemon, turmeric, ginger, orange blossom water. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Heart Beet Cold Pressed Juice
Beet, carrot, green apple, lemon, ginger. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Go Green Cold Pressed Juice
Cucumber, celery, lemon, green apple, aloe. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Morning Moxie Cold Pressed Juice
Carrot, apple, ginger, lemon, honey, cinnamon, apple cider vinegar. DF, GF, NF, SF
Spicy Green Tonic Cold Pressed Juice
Pineapple, jalapeño, mint, cilantro, green apple. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Cold Pressed Juices
Wellness Shots
Wheatgrass 1oz
VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Turmeric 1oz
VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Ginger 1oz
VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Maple Vanilla Cloud Cold Brew
Cold brew topped with maple vanilla cold foam. Contains coconut. VG, DF, GF, SF
Banana Oat Cold Brew
Cold brew blended with fresh banana, cinnamon, dates & oat milk served over ice. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Chocolate Hazelnut Cold Brew
Cold brew coffee, chocolate hazelnut drizzle & oat milk served over ice, topped with vanilla cold foam. Contains hazelnuts, coconut and milk. GF, SF
Iced Caramel Sea Salt Latte
Iced coffee, date caramel, black sea salt, oat milk. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Iced Vanilla Tahini Latte
Iced coffee, tahini, maple, vanilla, cinnamon, oat milk. Contains sesame. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Smoked Maple Cold Brew
Cold brew coffee, maple, smoked salt, oat milk. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Signature Drinks
Coffee Classics
Cold Brew
Smooth & strong. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Brewed Coffee
Intelligentsia Illumination Blend. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Iced Cafe Latte
Oat milk & local coffee, enjoyed iced. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Hot Cafe Latte
Oat milk & local coffee, enjoyed hot. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Pour Over
Intelligentsia seasonal, single origin. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Iced Chai Latte
Masala chai, oat milk. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Hot Chai Latte
Masala chai, oat milk. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Iced Matcha
Premium grade matcha, oat milk. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Hot Matcha
Premium grade matcha, oat milk. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Iced Golden Milk
Turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne, black pepper, maple, oat milk. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Hot Golden Milk
Turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne, black pepper, maple, oat milk. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Iced Ocean Blue
Blue spirulina, maca, vanilla, maple, sea salt, oat milk. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Hot Ocean Blue
Blue spirulina, maca, vanilla, maple, sea salt, oat milk. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Superfood Lattés
Hand-Crafted & Tea
Honey Lemon Iced Tea
Iced black tea, fresh lemon, honey & ginger. DF, GF, NF, SF
Fresh Lemon Honey Ginger Tea
Hot tea with lemon, honey & ginger. DF, GF, NF, SF
Watermelon Cooler
Watermelon, cardamom, fresh mint. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Ginger Crush
Ginger, lemon, maple, crushed ice. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Strawberry Basil Lemonade
Strawberry lemonade with fresh basil. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Orange Cream Soda
Orange, vanilla, hibiscus and sparkling water with fresh thyme. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Raspberry Mint Iced Tea
Iced black tea with raspberry, honey, lemon & ginger with fresh mint. DF, GF, NF, SF
Green Fizz
Cold-pressed cucumber, lemon, celery, & green apple, aloe vera, sparkling water and fresh mint. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Turmeric Tonic
Fresh-pressed turmeric & ginger, maple, sparkling water and fresh thyme. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Lavender Lemonade
Lemon, agave, butterfly pea tea. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Box Water
Bliss Berry Can
Ripe blueberries with a kiss of ginger. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Ginger Can
Spicy ginger. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
Bottled Beverages
Desserts
Strawberries & Cream Power Chia
Gluten-free oats with strawberries, coconut yogurt, banana, chia, flax, hemp seeds, vanilla, coconut flakes & housemade strawberry syrup. Contains coconut. VG, DF, GF, SF
Avocado Chocolate Mousse
Decadent, smooth, rich chocolate mousse made with avocado, raw cacao, agave, coconut cream, vanilla, cinnamon & sea salt. Contains coconut. VG, DF, GF, SF
Ginger Tamari Gluten Free 8oz
Fresh ginger, tamari, garlic, lemon, olive oil & spices. VF, GF, DF, NF