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Life Alive

765 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139-3303
617-354-5433
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Miami, FL
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Over the exact area where the food is prepared there is flaking and peeling paint on the walls and ceiling potentially falling into the food below! Yes the food is organic but the rusty and dirty air conditioner/ heating vents again directly over the food preparation area bespeaks to the need of the food inspector to condemn what appears to... More

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Brewster, Massachusetts
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21 reviews 21 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

We has a delicious lunch that consisted of a variety of FRESH cooked vegetables combined with very tasty spices. There are a wide variety of dishes to pick from including noodle and rice dishes. The large bowels consist os perfectly cooked vegetables combined with rice or noodles as well as creative salads. This unique restaurant is well worth a tasting.... More

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Beverly Hills, Michigan
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59 reviews 59 reviews
26 restaurant reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

Always busy, but worth the wait, this restaurant features fresh, healthy and delicious food. Give yourself time to peruse the choices, but the Green Goddess and drinks that include blueberries are my faves. You will always feel good after you eat here and wish you had a restaurant this good near you. The one in Lowell is equally as good,... More

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durham, nh
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44 reviews 44 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

This is the perfect place to bring your friend who always made fun of you for eating vegetarian or vegan food. They will scoff at the touchy-feely menu, insisting there's nothing for them to eat on it, and make fun of the decidedly "hippy" decor. So you tell them to go find a table downstairs (very crowded, so good to... More

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Cambridge, Massachusetts
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

You can tell a lot of love went into this place. The food is great, healthy, and fresh. The place is Filled with cool plants and even a little garden in the window!

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herndon, va
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86 reviews 86 reviews
29 restaurant reviews
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

so good... so healthy... so reasonably priced! really! my fav is the explorer salad. i crave it so much, i tried to learn how to make it myself since i live in hawaii. i got close, but their version is better. props! ;) went there about 3 times while visiting a friend and i recommend getting the "demi" size (which... More

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Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts
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55 reviews 55 reviews
26 restaurant reviews
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

Order at the bar and then enjoy communal dining in a homey environment. Creative menu with exciting combinations. Everything is made to order so don't rush it. So worth the wait.

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Manchester, New Hampshire
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

Yes, health food can be tasty and filling! The people here were very nice as well. The dining area and restrooms need further cleaning and spiffing up though!

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Watertown, Massachusetts
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51 reviews 51 reviews
42 restaurant reviews
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013 via mobile

Because trip advisor reviews cafés, coffee shops, sandwich shops, as well as fine dining, their algorithm has almost no ability to distinguish between restaurants of a very different style. This is not fine dining. It's fast food done amazingly well with a vegetarian overview. Think of it like this: take a dozen Exhippies and have them make good organic fresh... More

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Newton, Massachusetts
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14 reviews 14 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

Vegetarian food for those of us who never knew we liked vegetables! Everything is delicious ! I don't know how they do it but they make even the most basic things taste good. The place is a throw back to the 60's. you wait in line to order your food and they bring it to your table. Seating downstairs as... More

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