Food allergy suffers should avoid this restaurant until Life Alive can straighten out inconsistencies with food prep and staffing. I've had several bad experiences with order mix-up, ingredient contamination, etc. However, this is an excellent food option for Vegans and Vegetarians in the Lowell area without special dietary needs. Downside to this urban oasis is INCONSISTENCY. As a food allergy sufferer I hope they can work out their inconsistencies-so I can enjoy their good food.

I love the food at Life Alive , it is a tad bit expensive but well worth it for some healthy greens and perfectly steamed rice!!!!

The menu is really simple, almost completely vegan. You can look at the menu online, but most dishes are steamed vegetables over some kind of whole grain, with very health-food/Asian kinds of sauces. I got the Goddess, and even though it was right before closing time the day before a holiday (and they were therefore out of many basic ingredients), the vegetables were incredibly fresh and it was just perfectly prepared. It seemed expensive at first glance, but the "taster plate" was actually a pretty decent size and is probably enough, unless you are really hungry. The decor is homey and funky, lots of different colors and natural-looking wood. They have a frequent buyer's program where you get a free meal or free smoothie after a certain number of purchases.
Food: 8
Service: 8
Ambiance: 8
Overall: 8