Life Alive Organic Cafe Brookline

4.4 ( 554 reviews )
Checking... 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM See Hours
$10–20
888 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215, United States
+1 617-903-3256

Life Alive Organic Cafe Brookline has swiftly become a go-to destination for organic enthusiasts looking for flavorful and health-conscious meals. Located on Commonwealth Ave in Boston, this vibrant eatery offers a delightful array of vegetarian and vegan options, all crafted with fresh, high-quality ingredients.

Customers rave about the extensive menu, with standout dishes such as the shakshuka sandwich and buddha bowls, which are packed with colorful veggies and savory dressings. Jed Shugerman praises the chai latte and outdoor seating, making it the perfect spot to unwind. Meanwhile, W. Fei appreciates the blend of creative and healthy options while noting the café's inviting atmosphere.

Another highlight is the lavender lemonade, a refreshing twist favored by many, including Jennifer Killebrew-Menchaca. For those seeking nourishing bowls, Jean Y declares the spicy peanut noodles to be a must-try, alongside fresh acai bowls. Overall, Life Alive not only commits to quality through its diverse offerings but also fosters a welcoming environment, making it an ideal retreat for anyone aiming for a satisfying meal that aligns with a healthy lifestyle.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Has no-contact delivery
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Serves great coffee
    • Has great tea selection
  • Popular for
    • Popular for breakfast
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves healthy options
    • Serves organic dishes
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves vegan dishes
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has gender-neutral toilets
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Good for groups
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
    • Popular with tourists
    • Transgender safe space
    • Popular with university students
  • Planning
    • Doesn't accept reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
  • Parking
    • Paid street parking
    • Somewhat difficult to find a space
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed outside

Reviews For Life Alive Organic Cafe Brookline

Jed Shugerman
Jun 24,2025
Always lots of good vegetarian options and chai latte. Nice outdoor seating in front. Here is the shakshuka sandwich- delicious!
W. Fei
Jun 23,2025
A Libertarian’s paradise. Creative, healthy, delicious food and thoughtful yet tasteful interior design. Reasonable pricing comparing to other similar food-serving coffeehouses. A few bonus points showing their dedication to quality: Intelligentsia Coffee Unsweetened premium matcha Freshly-pressed ginger/turmeric shots A perfect weekend reading/studying/hanging cafe for all age. I’ll keep coming back to exhaust their menu.
Jennifer Killebrew-Menchaca
Jun 17,2025
William is super superb and wonderful attitude also, do not take the jalapeno ranch off the menu super delicious also, the lavender lemonade if you change the lemon to a mint for the garnish it will have a better presentation and maybe taste as well. I really enjoyed my time at your location. See y'all next time from Texas Mrs. K
Jean Y
Jun 8,2025
Damn good, healthy food. I love this place! When you need a fresh healthy meal, come here. The amount of salad veg, red cabbage, carrots topped on the bowls is fabulous! I love their buddha bowls- a warm quinoa bowl with yummy dressing and heaps of veg. I love their spicy peanut noodles too! And just tried to acai bowl and was surprised how nice it was.
Sarah Ikerd
Jun 6,2025
Absolutely beautiful new location for Life Alive & super delicious creative menu, which I especially appreciate since I’ve gone completely vegan in the past year! Eating raw vegan (they’re not just raw & vegan though - also vegetarian) is very good for you & this place makes it scrumptious. Today I tried the watermelon poke - savory & filling - and the lavender lemonade.
Dee Chiluiza
Apr 9,2025
I didn't know this restaurant had more locations in town, and this one in particular is a place to visit. Good good, good atmosphere. Tall ceilings and beautiful decorations. Every corner of the restaurant is different. One piece of advice, if you order one of their plates, better share it with a friend, I could not finish mine.
Paul Turano
Mar 29,2025
We had another fantastic experience at Life Alive in Brookline. As always its amazing and healthy food. I get my usual Adventure Bowl and my son had a acai bowl and smoothie which he happily devoured. We are always pleasantly welcomed by William at the counter and he is an amazing host! He not only remembers us as return costumers but helps us with our order and is patient and kind to the kids. Always professional, considerate, checking in when we dine in and is able to make our meal that much more enjoyable and memorable. We look forward to our return visit and encountering him again! Thanks!
Raoul Hervez
Mar 19,2025
Amazing food, super fresh and healthy. I could eat here a few times a week. It's also super comfy inside- even with all the students who come here for "a place to work" and are "surprised" that the avocado toast is good. I love the autumn falafel bowl in particular, but the soup is really good too. They've got loads of options on the menu to eat, from snacks to large plates, and the portions are huge and reasonably priced. They also have a full page of smoothies, drinks, and desserts. Love this place and am mad that it didn't open until I graduated from BU. Grrrr.

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