Life Alive Organic Cafe Ballston

Organic restaurant · Ballston ·

Life Alive Organic Cafe Ballston

Organic restaurant · Ballston ·

Organic plant-forward bowls, juices, lattes, plus WiFi

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818 N Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22203 Get directions

$10–20

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"The health-focused chain’s first Virginia location balances a welcoming, all-day workspace vibe—think power outlets, specialty espresso drinks, and Wi‑Fi—with a menu of grain bowls, salads, wraps, cold-pressed juices, smoothies, and acai bowls. Satisfying standouts include spicy peanut noodles, a crispy falafel pita, and miso eggplant with crispy rice." - Emily Venezky

https://dc.eater.com/openings/164734/dc-new-restaurant-openings-november-2025

Life Alive Organic Cafe Ballston

Derek D.

Google

Loved this place. Fully vegetarian menu with lots of vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options that are actually feel intentional. Great vegan protein choices too. And the nutritional yeast shakers were the cherry on top. Definitely coming back.

Rylie

Google

I visited Life Alive on opening day and had such a great experience! The staff was incredibly welcoming and kind, and the service was quick even with the crowds. Everything is plant based, I tried the Banana Nut Matcha and the Spicy Garlic noodles and both were AMAZING — super flavorful and fresh. I’m so happy they opened in the area and can’t wait to come back!

Conner B.

Google

Life Alive Cafe is such a gem for the neighborhood. The interior is warm, inviting, and genuinely cozy, making it a great place to slow down and enjoy a meal. The dishes are incredibly well thought out with amazing variety, textures, and flavors, and everything feels intentionally healthy without sacrificing taste. Every time I eat here, I leave feeling nourished, energized, and refreshed. So glad to have a spot like this in Ballston.

Andrew F.

Google

Just opened across the street from me and had been eager to try it, even though it's not necessarily my vibe. I got the spicy peanut noodles and they were really good! My partner got a "burrito" that was sort of "sushi" adjacent, exchanging fish for mushrooms and it was also good, and maybe most shockingly the spicy mint cold pressed juice was super good. I won't be a regular here but I will be coming back

Sachi

Google

Spicy peanut noodles with tofu were really good and fresh. Breakfast is also great. Loved the Mexican salad. Wish they had almond milk.

Sophia Hc (.

Google

Friendly staff! Amazing and creative food! I’m not vegetarian, but this food is soo good that it doesn’t need any meat!!!

Janie A

Google

New cute spot. I only stopped by to get the nana bread matcha I saw online but seems like a nice neighborhood sport for lunch, brunch, coffee or wfh

Emily D.

Google

Terrible coffee and underwhelming food. The smell of the restaurant is overwhelming of onions. It leaks into the street and is a terrible odor. The food had a bad flavor, and the “roasted”veggies were barely cooked. Falafel was dry. The coffee was extremely weak and watery. Two others in my group hated it too.

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Life Alive Organic Cafe Ballston

Derek D.

Google

Rylie

Google

Conner B.

Google

Andrew F.

Google

Sachi

Google

Spicy peanut noodles with tofu were really good and fresh. Breakfast is also great. Loved the Mexican salad. Wish they had almond milk.

Sophia Hc (.

Google

Friendly staff! Amazing and creative food! I’m not vegetarian, but this food is soo good that it doesn’t need any meat!!!

Janie A

Google

New cute spot. I only stopped by to get the nana bread matcha I saw online but seems like a nice neighborhood sport for lunch, brunch, coffee or wfh

Emily D.

Google

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