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Life Alive Organic Cafe West End

Grain Bowls, Vegan Mushroom Shawarma

Vegetarian

$$

Top tips

  • Try the mushroom shawarma bowl; reviewers singled it out as a favorite.
  • Good to know: Ask about vegan breakfast choices, as a reviewer wanted more options in that category.
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  • The miso ramen and spicy peanut noodles were popular lunch choices.
  • Counter ordering is followed by table delivery; Saturday at 3 p.m. was busy but still had a few open tables.
  • The date tahini smoothie was a hit, though one reviewer found it pricey.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention smoothie, salad and mushroom shawarma.

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Also mushroom shawarma bowl, ramen, chili, curry, falafel and miso eggplant bowl.

Good for

The vibe: work & study The vibe: relaxing

Praised for cozy atmosphere, lively atmosphere and friendly service.

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Also praised for beautiful interior.

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast, lunch, coffee, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Life Alive’s West End cafe serves warm grain bowls, salads, wraps, soups, and smoothies, with vegan picks such as the mushroom shawarma bowl and miso eggplant bowl. It’s a casual, counter-order spot with comfortable seating and Wi-Fi; reviews describe it as busy at Saturday lunchtime, and one diner found the date tahini smoothie pricey.

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2301 M St NW, Washington, DC 20037

Opening hours

Monday
07:00–21:00
Tuesday
07:00–21:00
Wednesday
07:00–21:00
Thursday
07:00–21:00
Friday
07:00–21:00
Saturday
07:00–21:00
Sunday
07:00–21:00

the food

4.2 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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How we rank

eating vegan

Outstanding for vegans

vegan options
Abundant · 10+ dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
tofu, falafel, lentils + 2 more
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