Life Alive Organic Cafe Union Square Menu

$Cafe
20-50 Prospect St, Somerville, MA 02143
  • Small Bites

    • Hummus & Pita Plate

      Hummus with lemon tahini, cucumber, kalamata olives, fresh herbs, crispy chickpeas and warm whole grain pita.\nContains wheat, sesame and allium. \nMake it wheat free by removing the pita.
      $9.45
    • Avocado Toast

      Avocado with lemon, chili flakes, sea salt, alfalfa sprouts & radish on a sprouted seed & grain muffin.\nContains wheat and soy. \nCannot be made wheat free. VG, DF, NF
      $9.70
    • Steamed Edamame

      Steamed with sea salt.\nContains soy. VG, DF, GF, NF
      $7.20
  • Soups

    • Greek Lemon & Rice

      A savory and tart lemon broth with brown rice, carrots, onions, eggs & celery.\nContains eggs and allium
      $8.05
    • Black Bean & Corn

      Spicy black bean soup topped with sweet corn, pickled onions & scallions.\nContains allium
      $8.05
    • Miso Soup

      Tofu, scallions, shiitake, oyster & enoki mushrooms.\nContains sesame, soy and allium. VG, DF, GF, NF
      $7.70
    • Cashew Cauliflower

      Rich cauliflower purée, lemon & fresh thyme with chickpea parmesan, scallions & chili-lime salt.\nContains cashews and allium. VG, DF, GF
      $8.05
    • Butternut Bisque

      Roasted butternut squash, green apple, cinnamon & nutmeg topped with scallions\nContains allium. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
      $8.05
  • Bottled Beverages

    • Box Water

      $2.50
    • Bliss Berry Can

      Ripe blueberries with a kiss of ginger. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
      $5.55
    • Ginger Can

      Spicy ginger. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
      $5.55
  • Desserts

    • Avocado Chocolate Mousse

      Decadent, smooth, rich chocolate mousse made with avocado, raw cacao, agave, coconut cream, vanilla, cinnamon & sea salt.\nContains coconut. VG, DF, GF, SF
      $9.05
    • Maple Pecan Overnight Oats

      Gluten-free oats with candied pecans (contains butter), maple, dried cranberries, chia, flax, hemp seeds, coconut flakes, cacao nibs & bee pollen. \nContains tree nuts, dairy and sesame. GF, SF
      $7.70
  • Housemade Bottled Sauce

    • Ginger Tamari Gluten Free 8oz

      Fresh ginger, tamari, garlic, lemon, olive oil & spices. VF, GF, DF, NF
      $13.30
  • Açaí Bowls

    • Peanut Butter Cup

      Açaí with peanut butter fresh banana, superfood fudge, coconut & house granola.\nContains peanuts and coconut. VG, DF, GF, SF
      $14.70
    • Green Energy

      A smoothie bowl base of pineapple, mango, orange juice, kale, chia, coconut cream & protein powder topped with blueberry, strawberry, banana & hemp seeds.\nContains coconut. VG, DF, GF, SF
      $14.70
    • Chocolate Hazelnut Açaí

      Acai, with strawberry, banana, coconut flakes, chocolate hazelnut drizzle & house granola.\nContains hazelnut, coconut and milk
      $15.00
    • Super Berry Açaí

      Açaí with blueberry, strawberry, cacao nibs, coconut & house granola.\nContains coconut. VG, DF, GF, SF
      $14.70
    • PB & J Açaí Bowl

      Açaí with strawberry, peanut butter, peanut crumble, hemp & house granola.\nContains peanuts. VG,DF, GF, SF
      $14.70
  • Salads

    • Mighty Greens

      Warm spinach feta fritter, marinated white beans & edamame, broccoli, baby lettuces, romaine hearts, feta, fresh herbs and basil green goddess dressing.\nContains eggs, milk and allium.
      $15.00
    • 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. Contains almonds, eggs, milk and soy
      $15.25
    • Mexicali Tostada

      Avocado, lentil-walnut taco crumble, black beans, sweet corn, tomato, cabbages, cilantro, baby lettuces, romaine hearts and crispy tortilla with chipotle lime aioli & jalapeño ranch dressing (contains cashews).\nContains walnuts, cashews, soy and allium. VG, GF, DF
      $15.00
    • Market Mediterranean

      Crispy baked falafel, hummus, marinated & crispy chickpeas, cucumber, tomato, kalamata olives, pickled onion, fresh herbs, shaved vegetables & baby lettuces with greek vinaigrette & lemon tahini dressing. \nContains milk, sesame and allium. GF, NF, SF
      $15.00
    • Autumn Chopped

      Roasted butternut squash, green apples, dried cranberries, maple-glazed pecans, smoked blue cheese, celery, baby lettuces & romaine hearts with hot honey mustard vinaigrette.\nContains pecans, milk, allium and soy.
      $15.25
    • 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. \nContains milk, sesame and allium
      $15.00
    • Chilled Thai Noodles

      Rice noodles, red bell pepper, cucumber, celery, shaved vegetables, cilantro, mint and peanut crumble with peanut lime sauce & sweet chili\ncoconut sauce (contains cashews).\nContains peanuts, cashews, sesame, soy, allium and coconut. VG, GD, DF
      $14.70
  • Fresh Teas

    • Winter Herbal Tea

      Hot tea with rosemary, lemon, turmeric, cinnamon & maple. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
      $4.40
    • Raspberry Iced Tea

      Iced black tea with raspberry, honey, lemon & ginger. DF, GF, NF, SF
      $4.40
    • Classic Iced Tea

      Iced black tea & lemon. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
      $4.15
    • Honey Lemon Iced Tea

      Iced black tea, fresh lemon, honey & ginger. DF, GF, NF, SF
      $4.40
    • Fresh Lemon Honey Ginger Tea

      Hot tea with lemon, honey & ginger. DF, GF, NF, SF
      $4.40
    • Fresh Mint Tea

      Ginger, lemon & fresh mint. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
      $4.40
  • Coffee

    • Banana Oat Cold Brew

      Cold brew blended with fresh banana, cinnamon, dates & oat milk served over ice
      $6.95
    • Maple Vanilla Cloud Cold Brew

      Cold brew topped with maple vanilla cold foam. Contains coconut. VG, DF, GF, SF
      $7.20
    • Pour Over

      Intelligentsia seasonal, single origin. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
      $4.70
    • Cold Brew Coffee

      Smooth & strong. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
      $5.50
    • Iced Cafe Latte

      Oat milk & local coffee, enjoyed iced. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
      $5.50
    • Hot Cafe Latte

      Oat milk & local coffee, enjoyed hot. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
      $5.50
    • Vanilla Honey Oat Cold Brew

      Cold brew, honey, vanilla & oat milk. DF, GF, NF, SF
      $6.10
    • Brew Coffee

      Intelligentsia Illumination Blend. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
      $3.05
  • Smoothies

    • Peanut Butter Power

      Banana, raw cacao, peanut butter, protein powder, dates, coconut milk.\nContains peanuts and coconut. VG, DF, GF, SF
      $10.80
    • Super Greens

      Mango, pineapple, orange juice, kale, avocado, banana, ginger, spirulina, coconut milk. \nContains coconut. VG, DF, GF, SF
      $10.80
    • Tahini Date Shake

      Banana, tahini, dates, cinnamon, maple, vanilla, topped with chocolate halva\nContains sesame.
      $10.55
    • Elvis Alive

      Peanut butter, banana, raw cacao, coconut gelato, coconut milk. \nContains peanuts and coconut. VG, DF, GF, SF
      $10.55
    • Spiced Chai

      Chai, vanilla, banana, cashew, cinnamon, chia & hemp seeds, oat milk.\nContains cashews. VG, DF, GF, SF
      $10.55
    • Blue Breeze

      Blue spirulina, mango, pineapple, banana, chia and hemp seeds, coconut yogurt.\nContains coconut. VG, DF, GF, SF
      $10.25
    • Strawberry Bliss

      Strawberry, banana, dates, coconut yogurt, coconut milk, strawberry syrup topped with freeze-dried strawberries.\nContains coconut. VG, DF, GF, SF
      $10.25
    • Love Child

      Strawberry, blueberry, banana, chia, dates, coconut milk. \nContains coconut. VG, DF, GF, SF
      $10.25
    • Tropical Sunrise

      Mango, pineapple, cold-pressed turmeric, strawberry, dates, watermelon juice.\nVG, DF, GF, NF, SF
      $10.55
  • Warm Grain Bowls

    • Teriyaki Tofu

      Teriyaki glazed tofu with broccoli, chili garlic oyster mushrooms, carrots, charred onion, black sesame, scallions and brown rice.\nContains allium, sesame and soy
      $15.15
    • Autumn Falafel

      Crispy baked falafel, roasted butternut squash, brussels sprouts, carrots, kale, crispy chickpeas, black lentils & lemon flax brown rice with lemon tahini\nContains sesame, soy and allium. VG, DF, GF, NF
      $15.80
    • Plant Power Bowl

      Tandoori-spiced Row 7 Koginut Squash, roasted brussels sprouts & carrots, hot honey slaw, kale, broccoli, beets, shiitake & oyster mushrooms, white bean & edamame salad, brown rice and quinoa topped with tahini, toasted pumpkin & sunflower seeds and salsa verde. \nContains sesame, allium and soy. DF, GF, NF
      $16.10
    • Green Goddess Bowl

      Avocado, broccoli & kale with tofu, lemon garlic brown rice and ginger tamari sauce.\nContains soy and allium. VG, DF, GF, NF
      $15.15
    • Rainbow Harvest

      Whipped sweet potato, beets, carrots, broccoli, kale, tofu & brown rice with ginger tamari sauce.\nContains soy, allium and coconut. VG, DF, GF
      $15.00
    • Buddha Bowl

      Avocado, beets, kale, shiitake & oyster mushrooms, purple cabbage, jalapeño, toasted pumpkin, sunflower & hemp seeds, fresh herbs, lemon flax brown rice & quinoa with ginger tamari sauce.\nContains soy and allium. VG, DF, GF, NF
      $15.50
    • Taco Verde

      Avocado, lentil-walnut taco crumble, sweet corn, tomato, roasted peppers & onions, purple cabbage, jalapeño, black beans & dirty rice with salsa verde.\nContains walnuts, allium and soy. VG, DF, GF
      $15.25
    • Adventurer Bowl

      Red beets, broccoli, kale, sweet corn, tofu and tamari almonds with quinoa & cheddar rice, sesame & tamari ginger sauces.\nContains almonds, milk, sesame, soy and allium. GF
      $15.15
    • Swami Bowl

      Broccoli, carrots, onions, kale, tamari almonds & raisins with curry brown rice and sweet red miso sauce.\nContains almonds, soy, sesame and allium. VG, DF, GF
      $15.00
  • Hand-Crafted Beverages

    • Ginger Crush

      Ginger, lemon, maple, crushed ice. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
      $6.40
    • Turmeric Tonic

      Fresh-pressed turmeric & ginger, maple, sparkling water and rosemary thyme garnish. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
      $5.25
    • Celery Lemon Sparkler

      Celery, mint, lemon, sparkling water. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
      $4.40
    • Spicy Pineapple Spritz

      Cold-pressed pineapple, jalapeño, green apple, cilantro & mint and sparkling water. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
      $5.25
    • Watermelon Cooler

      Watermelon, cardamom, fresh mint. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
      $8.05
    • Green Fizz

      Cold-pressed cucumber, lemon, celery, & green apple, aloe vera, sparkling water and mint garnish. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
      $5.25
    • Strawberry Lemonade

      Strawberry, lemon, maple. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
      $5.50
    • Raspberry Lemon Sparkler

      Raspberry, lemon, sparkling water. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
      $4.40
  • Cold Pressed Juices

    • Morning Moxie Cold Pressed Juice

      Carrot, apple, ginger, lemon, honey, cinnamon, apple cider vinegar. DF, GF, NF, SF
      $9.80
    • Heart Beet Cold Pressed Juice

      Beet, carrot, green apple, lemon, ginger. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
      $9.80
    • Spicy Green Tonic Cold Pressed Juice

      Pineapple, jalapeño, mint, cilantro, green apple. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
      $9.80
    • Orange Blossom Cold Pressed Juice

      Carrot, apple, lemon, turmeric, ginger, orange blossom water. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
      $9.80
    • Go Green Cold Pressed Juice

      Cucumber, celery, lemon, green apple, aloe. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
      $9.80
  • Breakfast Menu

    • Sunrise Breakfast Sandwich

      Roasted egg, Vermont white cheddar & alfalfa sprouts, on a sprouted grain & seed muffin with salsa verde \nContains eggs, milk, wheat, soy and allium. \nCannot be made wheat free. NF
      $8.80
    • Blueberry Superfood Waffles

      Wheat-free with hemp seeds, cacao nibs, coconut and blueberries with Vermont maple syrup.\nContains eggs and coconut.
      $9.70
    • Breakfast Hash

      Sweet potato quinoa hash with peppers, onion, red beets, salsa verde, sunny egg & feta.\nContains eggs, milk, soy and allium. NF, GF
      $9.70
    • Crispy Breakfast Taco

      Griddled egg & Vermont white cheddar, fresh corn, cilantro & corn tortilla with salsa verde.\nContains eggs, milk, soy and allium. NF, GF
      $3.90
    • Avocado Toast

      Avocado with lemon, chili flakes, sea salt, alfalfa sprouts & radish on a sprouted seed & grain muffin. \nContains wheat and soy. \nCannot be made wheat free. VG, DF, NF
      $9.70
    • Greens, Eggs And Cheese

      Melted Vermont white cheddar, hard boiled egg, broccoli, kale, Braggs & nutritional yeast pressed in a whole wheat tortilla. \nContains eggs, milk, wheat and soy. \nCannot be made wheat free. NF
      $9.95
  • Noodles

    • Spicy Peanut Noodles

      Roasted tofu, shaved vegetables, jalapeño, cilantro & mint, black sesame seeds, peanut crumble & ramen noodles with peanut lime sauce.\nContains peanuts, wheat, sesame, soy and allium.\nMake it wheat-free by removing the noodles and adding rice or quinoa. VG, DF
      $15.00
    • Miso Tofu Ramen

      Miso broth with roasted miso tofu, shiitake & oyster mushrooms, shaved vegetables, cilantro & mint, scallions, kimchi & ramen noodles.\nContains wheat, sesame, soy and allium. \nMake it wheat-free by removing the noodles and adding rice or quinoa. VG, DF, NF
      $15.50
    • Chili Garlic Noodles

      Chili garlic oyster mushrooms, broccoli & onions, kimchi, shredded carrots, scallions, cilantro, mint, black sesame seeds & ramen noodles with garlic gochujang sauce.\nContains soy, wheat, sesame, allium. VG, DF, NF.
      $15.25
    • Shiitake Udon

      Miso broth with mushrooms, sweet potato, broccoli, shaved vegetables, scallions, hard boiled egg & udon noodles.\nContains eggs, wheat, soy and allium. \nMake it wheat-free by removing the noodles and adding rice or quinoa. DF. NF
      $15.50
  • Kids Menu

    • Lil' Adventurer

      Cheesy brown rice, broccoli & carrots with tamari ginger and lemon flax sauces.\nContains allium, milk and soy. VG, DF, NF
      $8.35
    • Kids Quesadilla

      Vermont white cheddar pressed in a whole wheat tortilla with a side of salsa verde.\nContains milk, wheat, allium and soy. NF
      $8.35
    • Teriyaki Noodles

      Udon noodles, broccoli, carrots & sesame seeds with teriyaki and ginger tamari sauces.\nContains allium, wheat, sesame and soy. GF, NF
      $9.95
  • New & Seasonal

    • Spicy Pineapple Spritz

      Cold-pressed pineapple, jalapeño, green apple, cilantro & mint and sparkling water. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
      $5.25
    • Turmeric Tonic

      Fresh-pressed turmeric & ginger, maple, sparkling water and rosemary thyme garnish. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
      $5.25
    • Maple Pecan Overnight Oats

      Gluten-free oats with candied pecans (contains butter), maple, dried cranberries, chia, flax, hemp seeds, coconut flakes, cacao nibs & bee pollen. \nContains tree nuts, dairy and sesame. GF, SF
      $7.70
    • Mighty Greens

      Warm spinach feta fritter, marinated white beans & edamame, broccoli, baby lettuces, romaine hearts, feta, fresh herbs and basil green goddess dressing.\nContains eggs, milk and allium.
      $15.00
    • Hot Butternut Spice Latte

      Roasted butternut squash, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, maple & coconut milk. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
      $6.60
    • Autumn Falafel

      Crispy baked falafel, roasted butternut squash, brussels sprouts, carrots, kale, crispy chickpeas, black lentils & lemon flax brown rice with lemon tahini\nContains sesame, soy and allium. VG, DF, GF, NF
      $15.80
    • Iced Butternut Spice Latte

      Roasted butternut squash, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, maple & coconut milk. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
      $6.60
    • Green Fizz

      Cold-pressed cucumber, lemon, celery, & green apple, aloe vera, sparkling water and mint garnish. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
      $5.25
    • Chili Garlic Noodles

      Chili garlic oyster mushrooms, broccoli & onions, kimchi, shredded carrots, scallions, black sesame seeds & ramen noodles with garlic gochujang sauce.\nContains soy, wheat, sesame, allium.
      $15.25
    • Chocolate Hazelnut Acai

      Acai, with strawberry, banana, coconut flakes, chocolate hazelnut drizzle & house granola.\nContains hazelnut, coconut and milk
      $15.00
    • Plant Power Bowl

      Tandoori-spiced Row 7 Koginut Squash, roasted brussels sprouts & carrots, hot honey slaw, kale, broccoli, beets, shiitake & oyster mushrooms, white bean & edamame salad, brown rice and quinoa topped with tahini, toasted pumpkin & sunflower seeds and salsa verde.\nContains sesame, allium and soy. DF, GF, NF
      $16.10
    • Banana Oat Cold Brew

      Cold brew blended with fresh banana, cinnamon, dates & oat milk served over ice
      $6.95
    • Black Bean & Corn

      Spicy black bean soup topped with sweet corn, pickled onions & scallions.\nContains allium
      $8.05
    • Winter Herbal Tea

      Hot tea with rosemary, lemon, turmeric, cinnamon & maple. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
      $4.40
    • Butternut Bisque

      Roasted butternut squash, green apple, cinnamon & nutmeg topped with scallions\nContains allium. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
      $8.05
    • Autumn Chopped

      Roasted butternut squash, green apples, dried cranberries, maple-glazed pecans, smoked blue cheese, celery, baby lettuces & romaine hearts with hot honey mustard vinaigrette.\nContains pecans, milk, allium and soy.
      $15.25
    • Greek Lemon & Rice

      A savory and tart lemon broth with brown rice, carrots, onions, eggs & celery.\nContains eggs and allium
      $8.05
  • Wellness Shots

    • Wheatgrass 1oz

      VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
      $3.90
    • Ginger 1oz

      VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
      $2.80
    • Turmeric 1oz

      VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
      $2.80
  • Superfood Lattés

    • Hot Golden Milk

      Turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne, black pepper, maple, coconut cream.\nContains coconut.
      $6.40
    • Hot House Cocoa

      Raw cacao, maple, coconut oil, oat milk.\nContains coconut. VG, DF, GF, SF
      $6.10
    • Iced House Cocoa

      Raw cacao, maple, coconut oil, oat milk.\nContains coconut. VG, DF, GF, SF
      $6.10
    • Iced Ocean Blue

      Blue spirulina, maca, vanilla, maple, sea salt, coconut cream. \nContains coconut. VG, DF, GF, SF
      $6.40
    • Iced Chai Latte

      Masala chai tea, oat milk. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
      $6.40
    • Iced Butternut Spice Latte

      Roasted butternut squash, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, maple & coconut milk. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
      $6.60
    • Hot Ocean Blue

      Blue spirulina, maca, vanilla, maple, sea salt, coconut cream. \nContains coconut. VG, DF, GF, SF
      $6.40
    • Hot Chai Latte

      Masala chai tea, oat milk. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
      $6.40
    • Hot Butternut Spice Latte

      Roasted butternut squash, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, maple & coconut milk. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
      $6.60
    • Iced Golden Milk

      Turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne, black pepper, maple, coconut cream.\nContains coconut.
      $6.40
    • Hot Matcha

      Premium grade matcha, oat milk. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
      $6.40
    • Iced Matcha

      Premium grade matcha, oat milk. VG, DF, GF, NF, SF
      $6.40
  • Handhelds

    • Rainbow Nori Wrap

      Nori rolled with avocado, roasted shiitake & oyster mushrooms, cucumber, shaved vegetables, pickled onions, cilantro & mint and brown rice with sesame ginger dressing and tamari dipping sauce.\nContains sesame, soy and allium VG, DF, GF, NF
      $15.00
    • Mediterranean Falafel

      Crispy baked falafel with feta, cucumber, tomato, shaved vegetables, fresh herbs, pickled onions, kalamata olives, mixed lettuces, hummus & tahini dressing in a whole wheat tortilla.\n\nContains wheat, milk, sesame, soy and allium.\n\nCannot be made wheat free. NF
      $15.50
    • Teriyaki

      Teriyaki glazed tofu, roasted shiitake & oyster mushrooms, broccoli, carrots, charred onion, black sesame seeds, scallions and brown rice in a whole wheat tortilla.\nContains wheat, allium, sesame and soy. \nCannot be made wheat free. VG, DF, NF
      $15.00

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