It's been a while since I've been to Liv's - this is actually a review that was sitting in my…read moredrafts for the past several years, but I figured it deserved to see the light of day! It is located in a small strip center right next to a major apartment complex. I was pet sitting in the apartments so I would stop by after a shift to get some acai. Let me tell you, these acai bowls are amazing. Many times açaí bowls are made in what I would call smoothie fashion - very runny, like someone just put a smoothie in a bowl and called it a day. But this açaí was creamy and tart, like a sherbet, and they were very generous with toppings. They use natural sugars (honey, etc) so it still felt light even though there was a ton of fiber and filling toppings. I miss Liv's! Hopefully I can visit again if I'm in the area.

I got the Acai bowl with the Nutella toppings - but subbed the Nutella for peanut butter. It tastes…read morelike house made peanut butter and granola! Big fan of the portion size for the price and all the toppings, but the Acai melted quickly. Couple of seats outdoor and indoor and free parking in the back lot! Was pretty busy on a Saturday morning but we got our bowls and smoothies quickly. FYI: My friend has a peanut allergy and they did not have almond butter, if you're looking to substitute some other items

Came here for a quick espresso . A clean cafe. Well…read moredecorated. Welcoming service. The chicken empanadas were really good. There were so many things I wanted to try. The smoothies looked good - I'll have to come again and see what it's hittin on.

This is the best breakfast/brunch spot in somerville. It is so clean and efficient and everything…read moreis so delicious. If you're a savory breakfast person, or a sweet breakfast person, or looking for a great coffee at a reasonable price: this is the spot. And if you appreciate all three, you have to come. Everything i have tried here, and I've come a lot, has been a hit. The frozen coffees are good, the lattes are great, the treats are amazing and they keep them so fresh!! Love love love this place!!

Came here on a saturday evening for dinner. We didn't have a reservation so we had to wait roughly…read more20-25 minutes. Service was friendly and helpful, we got everything we needed and within a reasonable time. For appetizers we ordered the banh khot which were tasty and crispy, the shrimp tasted fresh. For entrees the table shared the signature fine vermicelli platter. The menu stated that the proteins are the chef's choice and the server mentioned that portions were enough for 3-4 people. The meat included in the platter were all deliciously flavored and cooked nicely. It came with fresh lettuce and herbs to pair with the meat. Our table also ordered a clay pot catfish which was caramelized in a tasty sauce that paired perfectly with the plain white rice. Overall, this is a good place for a meal with family or friends. The seating is comfortable and the restaurant interior is clean and nicely decorated.

Three stars purely for the food, 1 star for the atmosphere, -2 stars for the service. An Nam in…read moreAssembly Square serves up very traditional Vietnamese fare, but the "elevated" fine-dining spin they try to put on the experience feels overbearing, overpriced, and completely misses the mark. Vietnamese cuisine is traditionally rooted in affordability, sharing an abundance of food, and enjoying good laughs with great company. By trying to force the concept into a high-end parallel, it just ends up feeling mediocre and hollow. The value simply isn't there--a single appetizer, one main entree, and three refreshments came out to a whopping $105. To make matters worse, the service was incredibly judgmental. Because our party of three only ordered that amount, the staff pretty much ignored us for the rest of the night after taking the order. The awkwardness started the absolute second we sat down. Before we could even settle into our chairs or get handed a menu, the waiter demanded to know what we wanted to drink. When we asked to see a menu first, he looked completely confused as to why we'd need one. After another staff member finally took our order, we sat there waiting for what felt like an eternity. When the food eventually arrived, they gave us sharing plates and chopsticks. We asked for a spoon to properly eat the claypot rice, and the waiter gave us another judging look. As Asians, we obviously know how to use chopsticks, but you objectively need a spoon to scoop the claypot SAUCE out of the pot! While the food itself is decent, the cramped atmosphere, poor hospitality, and inflated price tag mean I won't be rushing back. I might grab take out for the dumpling platter and cat fish rice pot but definitely not sitting in again.

It saddens me to no end when the quality of the original experience is highly compromised in the…read morerush to expand rapidly. I used to be obsessed with the NU Kitchen in Newburyport and would detour just to pick up breakfast, lunch and dinner for the day, because I loved their food so much. I recently visited this location and my chipotle lime bowl was 90% lettuce, 7% corn and just a few strips of tortilla chips and a few pieces of black beans. Oh, and one slice of avocado. I understand the cost of ingredients has gone up but this is not a fast food location of a chipotle - so it's not expected to see them cutting back on all the essentials that make these bowls more premium and healthy and nutritious.

Food: Omg perfect meal to UberEats after a 24 hour flight. I was starving and I wanted carbs and…read moresweets, and this waffle perfectly did it. It tasted so fresh!! The fudge was amazing. I also got the charcoal latte which was bomb too. Service: So fast! Ambiance: Would go again :)

STEPH JUDGEMENT: Good fast-casual breakfast…read more Went looking for breakfast inside TD Center and this place looked the best to us, menu-wise. I got the avocado toast, which had a lot of avocado, feta, and really fresh tomatoes, yum. The hubby's croissant breakfast sandwich with egg and cheese was fine--a bit bland, but it got the job done. Would definitely go back for that avo toast.

Got the popular Tropical Sun smoothie and it was fine. Nearly $10 for a normal-sized smoothie seems…read morekind of pricy but maybe that's just me.

Ordered Banana Split yet, when I saw the bananas they had, I changed my mind and told clerk please…read moredon't put the other half in my sundae as they look terrible. Pur, the manager, they only had the bananas we could see, and I said to her, maybe you should tell people, no banana splits for the rest of the day.

Been here a few times in the past few months and had a good experience each time. It gets packed…read moreduring the warmer months but there's plenty of outdoor seating if there are none available inside. Parking is also readily available (and free for the first few hours) at the multiple garages in the area or you can attempt to park on the street. There's tons of different flavors here but I tend to get Pistachio and really enjoy it. It's green, so there's definitely artificial coloring, but they give a generous scoop with plenty of pistachio bits in each bite. Convenient location for a quick dessert before or after a movie or dinner at Assembly. Would continue coming back for more.

Quaint, healthy and creative food…read more I'll be recommding this eatery to my son. Enjoyed coming here.

Great juices!!!!! First time at this location on a super hot Saturday afternoon!! And we were…read moreparched! This place has a cool interior and 2 levels and the downstairs has a lounge- like vibe - very cool! Anyhow we ordered several of the juices between the 3 of us - the orange blossom was great my favorite! Our friend ordered the heart beet, which he really liked too. The hubs ordered a Sunrise surge smoothie- mango pineapple strawberry carrot dates watermelon coconut water and beet ginger swirl! We even got 2 juices to go and they were great! They're super smooth too no chewy bits or anything! I love that these are all so delicious veggies and fruit with no added sugars! Fulfills my "healthy and tasty" requirements from everything I eat and drink these days!! Service was friendly. The ambience is great nice lighting bright colors and plenty of seating! Great central location near Central square too! We'll be back for sure!