Active Culture

Active culture has some of the best smoothies in town! The Honey-Lavender Bloom Shake is my favorite, but definitely add strawberries!! They used to have a blue smoothie bowl that I really enjoyed but it seems to have left the menu. The Hummus Quinoa Salad is awesome! I'm excited to continue trying other items here.

Great food and quick service. Honey lavender bloom shake was amazing. The kale salad, potato tacos, and nachos were also really good and very filling. I also love how eco friendly this place is with a bin for compost and recycling. They have a lot of seating outside too, which would be perfect on a warm day

This place is super good, it will be busy because it’s good and yes it will be a bit expensive because it’s good, don’t get your panties in a bunch, or get a better job and make more money so you can afford the quality of a place like this… You read through the reviews and they are mostly 5 stars, you see a few with less but in my op ion they are bogus. Notice how the owner reaches out on reviews with his or her contact info to try to make things better when a possible mistake was made…? That’s rad and in my opinion deserves a 6th star. Keep doing what you are doing! This place is amazing in almost every way.

Great, had the quinoa bowl and then the mint shake/smoothie, if you like mint chocolate wow it is delicious. Neat stuff for kids to do too

The prosciutto eggel was decent, especially with the avocado on it. Smoothies were also very good here. Pretty basic aesthetic and a mostly bowls focused menu but it works for health food enthusiasts.

Unique place. Rarely leave negative reviews but this has been one of my more negative recent dining experiences. Maybe the only nice thing I can say is that the portion sizes were decent. Food was mid as hell, and because its ~healthy and its 2025 on the west coast it was nearly 50 dollars for a counter serve experience. Caesar dressing mostly unseasoned, veggie burgers have no binder and crumble entirely in the first bite. The counter person was hella rude to me even though they were being normal to my partner. Two things stuck out to me that are kind of personal dealbreakers as a vegan - I think it’s a really really strange choice to offer an entirely vegetarian menu aside from prosciutto. Like screw it just serve meat at that point. Why pork? It has no health benefits, is not particularly abundant in the PNW (in the way that say, salmon or oysters are) and is a common restriction of many people for religious or cultural reasons - not just vegetarians. I also felt like the pin board in the back had a lot of woo woo bs, many of the events being promoted gave what I may call an unvaccinated vibe. Maybe thats just what’s going on in Bend though!

Delicious food, one of the best veggie burritos I’ve ever had. Kind and efficient service and a wonderful homey atmosphere. Lots of families kids and meetups. A great place to have lunch.

Came here for a little breakfast/lunch for a casual Mother’s Day meal. We weren’t disappointed! The food was super fresh and well seasoned. Excellent breakfast burrito that was seared on the outside. It has a cool vibe with lots of hip young parents eating together and letting the kids play on the private playground in the parking lot. It appears to be a converted old gas station. Close to Drake park. Definite place to grab a meal when you visit Bend.

Active Culture is fantastic for a quick, healthy food option. I'm really like their acai bowls--super fresh, packed with flavor, and always hit the spot. Their wraps and smoothies are awesome too--healthy but still really tasty. What I love most is how consistent everything is. No matter when I go, the food is always on point. The atmosphere is chill and the staff is super friendly. Highly recommend if you haven't tried it yet!

This is my go to when visiting Bend. Good gluten free and vegetarian food choices as well as adult beverages. I like that they have added more outside seating. It's unfortunate that they have had to raise their prices, but it's the crummy times we are living in.

Came here after a hike wanting something nutritious. Ordered a couple of açaí bowls and smoothies. So delicious and fresh! Service was great; ambiance was great. Several people biked/scootered in and sat outside. You can see the river too!

Was craving something nourishing for my body after a week of pastries and indulgences so I stopped by Active Culture. I ordered a breakfast bowl with spinach and potatoes. Overall, it was very hearty and I ended up taking half home. That said, I found it to be a tad over priced at $19 for beans, two eggs, micro diced potatoes, a little cheese and spinach, some avocado and toppings. The cheese was also a bit rubbery and cold by the time it arrived. Overall, it was good and clean (which is a major plus) but I'm not sure I'd order this bowl again and would try the açaí instead. The staff were friendly on a busy Saturday and the bowl took about 15 minutes or so to come out. I sat outdoors which was lovely as it was a warm sunny day. There are lots of outdoor benches with umbrellas. The indoor seating is a bit more limited.

The Wholesome Bowl is excellent! Everything was so fresh. The textures were varied and went together very well. The flavors wer

We had a delicious delivery and cannot wait to visit in person! We had the protein açaí bowl and the hummus wrap. Both delicious. Why a 4 versus a 5 star? The delivery was timely; however the two drinks we ordered (la croix) were not delivered. We probably won't order delivery again as we don't trust we'll get our entire order.

An amazing vegetarian place that has a great variety of healthy options. Came here for lunch with family after a day of skiing and everything was so lovely. It's clean and cozy inside w/ very kind staff & fast service. I ordered the breakfast bowl over spinach which was warm and fresh. You can really tell that the ingredients are fresh and you feel great and energized afterwards. Loved this place and its effort to provide healthy meals!!

Came here for a quick healthy lunch. The menu is full of fresh, veggie friendly options. I liked the kale salad though was disappointed that it lacked any protein. By far, the bend bowl was everyone's favorite and I would order it again. It had a curry like sauce, avocado, cabbage, beans, and rice! Super yummy.

We were looking for a smoothie place after skiing and came upon Active Culture. The space was cozy and modern with a little built-in market. They had acai bowls, smoothies, and sandwiches/salads. Everything was vegetarian which was kind of cool and uncommon. We got the Blue-Green Envy and some gelato. Thought the smoothie was just okay. A little chunky and the almond butter and banana really stood out and overpowered the rest of the ingredients in it. My friend added protein powder in her blue-green envy and it made the smoothie taste bitter. The highlight of this visit was the gelato. The lavender, lime and strawberry, and the chocolate with espresso were really good. They also had a happy hour for it so were got two small sizes for 5$ which was so slay.

Amaizing food, clean, and great service! Loved the vibe and self serve cucumber water!

I tend to lean toward "Healthy" foods, which of course can be just about anything. So visiting old friends in Bend, we were on our own for our this dinner; the wife looked up places that looked good, and rated well. Active Culture seemed to fit all the needs, and with a little discussion about whether it's going to be filling, we decided to head over with our kiddo in tow. The location, is a former gas station. Which honestly does a great job for the now restaurant. With outdoor seating under a covered area, even on the sunny days, it's pleasant. Ambiance is perfect for a warm day outside, or a chill day inside the old converted gas station. The food on the menu isn't skimpy salads, it't hearty bites, burgers and bowls, solid eats. If you need a place that fits the needs of someone who is generally health conscious or demanding.. I highly recommend.

The perfect stop for the yummiest and healthiest food. Just what I needed on my road trip down to California. Worth the three minute drive from hwy 97 south.

This is the worst ceaser salad iv had in my life and my smoothie was brown ): it took them a while to get my order out. Seemed like they were short staffed. Not good at all.

Always delicious. Fresh food and kind people working there. I recommend active culture.

Very delicious, simple, clean eating. A little expensive, but eating out these days is. I'll be recreating some of their lovely salads at home on occasion.

The best place in town! Açaí and Nachos, the best combination! I wish their sitting was more cozy, so I always take it to go.

Beware they use seed oils in their food Unfortunately. :( it's already been proven seed oils cause heart disease and cancer, Along with other health issues. I was really excited about this place, but then I found out they use sunflower oil in everything. I don't get why restaurants just don't use avocado oil, coconut oil, or olive oil. So yeah, this place isn't healthy at all...

The big salad was amazing! So many flavors going on...made my mouth happy! Particularly loved the crunchies (sunflower seeds) as well as the addition of the rice. Dressing was spot on too

Tried this restaurant yesterday and loved it. Lots of options for vegetarian. I enjoyed a vegetarian chili that was delicious! I will definitely be going back to try some other options.

Healthy options and soemthing on the menu for everyone. Open seating inside which made getting a seat quick. Would love to come back!

Favorite place to have a healthy food everything was fresh The service was fast Ambiance is chill and relax

I'm back again! I needed some flavorful healthy food to pick me up today, kinda felt worn out. The service was again, great, and love the vibe here, energetic and calming at the same time. I recommend this açaí treat for sure, delicious and refreshing.

10% surcharge before adding 20% for tip is just wild. I get cost increases but 10% across the board? Hmm. Doesn't seem ingredient specific

4.5 stars. Bend is a weird place, and Active Culture was my first exposure to the cookie cutter cult vibes of the city. I drove here directly from Portland to work an event and stopped by for lunch. You wait in line to order and pray there's a table available. Every staff member I encountered was nice, and it's overall a cute restaurant that offers salads, smoothies, and more. Definitely want to try a bowl next time. I got the Simple Salad, which looks so much more than its name. Filled to the brim with fresh ingredients, it was super filling and delicious. Unfortunately I was sitting at a communal bench, when suddenly I was surrounded by a herd of 20 preppy moms in puffy vests, talking about pumpkin spice lattes and how matcha is too spicy. They edged me out of my seat, which I was annoyed by. It's fine, whatever. While I don't desire coming back to Bend, I liked Active Culture as a café. Just didn't have the best experience. I'd pick a smaller solo table next time or chill outside if the weather was nice, then get a coffee, smoothie, or cocktail. Parking wasn't bad. I found a spot right in front. Otherwise there's neighborhood parking. What a wild introduction to a new city!

FANTASTIC! So many wonderful food options for this gluten, soy, lactose challenged woman. The Huevos Rancheros was perfect! Service was good, it was a noisy summer day in Bend, but we could still carry on a conversation. Definitely will visit again when in Bend!

Healthy and delicious food options for lunch or dinner! This place never disappoints.

Really good healthy food. Even local icecream a lot gluten free. Somewhat small inside dining. But big outdoor area.

Active Culture is absolutely delicious! I wanted to eat and try everything on their menu. We ended up going with the potato tacos and the breakfast burrito. They were both very good! FYI- Parking is a little limited, and you cannot park in the residential area or else you may be ticketed for 50 dollars. They also have an outdoor play area for kids. This is definitely a place to try if you are looking for some fresh and healthy foods. We will be back!

One of the best healthy vegan/vegetarian restaurants in bend! They offer a variety of foods such as salads, burritos, soups and smoothies. They even have gelato, grocery items and grab n go. The kale salad is so refreshing and tasty. It's huge and full of nuts, fruit and a miso dressing. The vegan chili is very good and I love the smoothies. The berry smoothie is one of my favorites! Lots of wholesome and healthy food options to satisfy any craving!

In my short stay in Bend, I went to Active Culture 4 times and each time I had an acai protein bowl. Best I've ever had!

Oh man. Visiting from the CA Bay Area we happened upon this place. YELP search term was "soup." :) You cannot possibly go wrong. I thoroughly enjoyed the lentil burger and my travel companion loved the butternut squash soup and some concoction of brown rice and black beans. (and other goodies) topped with cheese. They have everything a healthy eater and drinker could possibly want. If I lived here, I'd become a regular. No doubt in my mind. Byeeeee, y'all.

Whaaaat? I haven't reviewed this place? One of my favorites in Bend. Really good Huevos Rancheros, and excellent juices and smoothies. This is where I send the hubby for a "remedy" when I am not feeling great. Instant fix.

Ok so this is my new favorite place!! I'm obsessed with it and I wish I lived closer to this location. I was down visiting Bend, Or with friends for a snowboard trip and I was the only vegan so I was on the search for a yummy place to eat. I ended up eating here 3 days in a row!! I was wanted to try everything on the menu before leaving back to Seattle(HAHAHA)! My husband who isn't vegan also fell in love with their food. I am really picky with food, I can tell if it's cheap/frozen ingredients. At this restaurant that is definitely not the case. AMAZING, DELICIOUS FOOD! A part of the reason is their flavors. You can taste all the flavor in their food, it's literally Perfect. The smoothie, nachos, wholesome Bowl, açaí bowls! Ok .... I've had açaí bowls at MANY places but here it was so different! The taste was delicious so delicious. Not only do they have spectacular food but they have great customer service to go along with it OLIVIA was so helpful when I told her it was my first time eating here and everyday she helped me with all my questions, was very detailed when explaining the menu. Thank you Olivia for your patience and kindness! I took awhile to make my decision because everything looked so good. Check this place out!! Literally one of the best places I have eaten in awhile. I seriously can't wait to go back. I know they have a location in Cali as well, hopefully they open one in Tacoma/Seattle area. PLEASE PLEASE open one near my area.

We came here after running the Bend half marathon because it was the only place still open with some brunch options mid-afternoon. I got the açaí protein bowl, fancy toast, and a mimosa. The mimosa was so cute and I appreciate that you mix it yourself. Both food dishes were great. It's a cute spot in a residential area but super close to downtown. Staff was really friendly. I would definitely come here a lot if I lived in Bend!

Great food with healthy options. Caution parents, the kids play set outside is dangerous and needs some repair.

They were super nice here--complete opposite of the snootiness of Chow, where I drove here from. The huevos rancheros was tasty and the cookies by Blissful Spoon were nothing short of blissful. The counter person couldn't have been friendlier. I sat outside and it was super lovely.

Fantastic bowls and ice cream. I really recommend them if looking for a healthy lunch or afternoon snack.

Yelpers - don't forget to check-in before you order. You get 10% off your order! Portion sizes are huge! All the ingredients are super fresh and the kombucha was awesome!

Healthy and delicious, not to mention beautiful food presentation and a cute indoor dining space and outdoor patio (which unfortunately had snow on it during our visit). Active Culture offers fresh, organic ingredients in vegetarian and vegan options. Everything was fantastic, and I'll definitely stop by for breakfast the next time I'm in Bend.

I don't think you can go wrong with any of the bowls or salads here. Everything was so fresh and delicious. The flavors were expertly balanced and portions are perfect. The shop is clean and a great place to hangout outside or in.

I am not a vegetarian or a vegan but I love good food and this place is truly outstanding. A friend recommended it while i was in Bend, so I stopped and had a coffee and some kind of breakfast bowl or burrito. Very good. Next night my family-3 of whom are mostly vegans or veggie heads-asked me about it, and 4 of us went for dinner, and everyone got a different dish, and everyone was very full and very happy!

Great food and very healthy feeling (I don't know how healthy it actually is, but I know it has a lot of fiber because it definitely will give you the toots!). My favorite is the wholesome bowl! The Bend location is super cute and has a nice rally nice outdoor patio. Fun for kids and adults, since they have cocktails! Yum!

I tried the nachos for the first time the other day. I've never had such amazing nachos! The chips are thicker so they don't get soggy as easy and there is an Indian sauce in there that is just amazing!

Paid about $40 for two burritos and a smoothie. Took about 30 mins to get the food out too. Pretty crazy. Overall the food was alright. Brown rice in the burrito wasn't seasoned, plain black beans, some cabbage, mild salsa, and some sauce that was slightly tangy. I can make a better burrito at home for probably a 10th of the cost.

This absolute gem was a perfect lunch spot while exploring Bend! After a week of skiing (and drinking), this cafe had tons of healthy and delicious options to feel normal again. Pictured here are the half order of huevos rancheros (breakfast potatoes are the beeeest), Simple Salad, and berry smoothie (it's the acai for me). I loved the half order size availability for the huevos. It was exactly the right size for under $10. I was definitely full, but not too full that I couldn't enjoy the entire smoothie. The salad was BIG. We both commented about how we loved the size of the bowl. Allows for ample space to mix. And the smoothie metal straw was large too! Like the size used for boba. Made enjoying this drink easy and without the struggle of trying to suck a thick smoothie through a tiny opening. This was perfection. Hit all the spots. Prices were great too! I was expecting to pay much more like $15/plate. Location-wise, this was tucked away in a neighborhood with ample outdoor seating and an enviable succulent/plant wall.

Amazing food that came out very quick! Awesome selection of beverages. Great service. Can't wait to go back.

The not your mama nachos were delicious and the chips were exceptional. The chocolate shake with added peanut butter was rich and great. My husband said it was the best huevos ranchero he has ever had and he is one particular person. Great experience, food came out fast and staff were super friendly and efficient with the hectic lunch crowd.

This place awesome. We love their food. Today we had the huevos rancheros. They were great! The service is great too. You can eat outside and there is a playscape for the littles.

If you're looking for good vegan food, this is the place. I'm not vegan nor vegetarian, but for the lack of meat, this place was great! We got a breakfast burrito and the BBQ burrito and split them. The beets were a little overwhelming for me personally in the bbq burrito but the breakfast burrito with potatoes was good! If you come here with the right expectations (vegan food) you won't be disappointed!