Visiting from California, I was truly impressed by Pressed Cafe! They offer a huge variety of…read moredelicious food, with something for everyone. From the moment you walk in, the employees greet you with a smile and genuinely check in to see if you need any help. That level of hospitality is amazing and really makes you feel welcome. The food was excellent, the service was outstanding, and the overall experience was fantastic. Please open a location in California I know it would be a huge success Until next time Pressed Cafe!

Stopped by here for an impromptu lunch with a friend after Zumba class…read more The place was quite crowded as usual and we looked around for seating and decided to sit at the bar. Nice decor at the bar. You can order from the same food menu. I ordered the nana's egg sandwich in a pita - it was essentially an omelette sandwich with boursin, olive tapenade, cucumber, tomato and schug which is a green hot sauce which I got on the side. It was quite interesting- not what I had expected and next time I would ask to omit the olive tapenade. I asked for ketchup to add in. It was a really good portion- probably 2 or 3 eggs. Very hearty and filling. The friend ordered the eggplant quinoa bowl which comes in this sauce and very cheesy. Comes with bread - really tasty! Bartender was friendly and service was great!

very fun and relaxed atmosphere! good for going out with friends. a bit on the more expensive side…read moreoverall but not abnormal for boston prices, and the bowls are filling. they have gluten-free granola and the service is quick!

Playa Bowls near Northeastern is a chain that has found a comfortable home in the area, and the…read morelocation holds up well as a go to for a refreshing, health forward meal that does not require much thought to enjoy. We walked into a relaxed space with a consistently friendly and engaged staff, making the experience feel more personal than a typical fast casual stop. The acai bowl is the foundation of the menu and it delivers reliably, with the base thick enough to hold the toppings without turning into soup partway through. The Nutella bowl is the most popular order, and the combination of the rich spread against the acai base works in a way that feels indulgent without completely undermining the healthier premise of the meal. The mango bowls are a lighter, brighter option for anyone who wants something less earthy than the acai, and the Nica Bowl is another solid choice for a more composed build. The customization options are generous and the staff is helpful in steering you toward combinations that work if you are unsure where to start. Prices land in the eleven to thirteen dollar range, which is on the higher side for the format, though the quality of the fruit and the portion sizes make it feel reasonable once you are eating it. For a post workout meal or a lighter lunch option near Northeastern, Playa Bowls is an easy and reliable choice.

Overall Visit This spot is located inside the train station,…read morewhich makes it convenient if you're passing through. While waiting for our drinks, I made the mistake of checking Yelp and saw the photo of the rat in the display case posted by someone. I really wish I hadn't seen that. Probably should've asked for my money back after that. Drinks & Experience The juices were fresh, but they took a while to come out considering it wasn't too busy. There are a few small bistro tables, so we sat and had our drinks there. Overall 2.5 stars -- fresh juice, but that Yelp photo ruined the experience for me. Probably wouldn't come back.

Great little place here at Back Bay station! Very interesting- It's a healthy food and juice place,…read moreit's a Mexican food place - what do you know!! I always look for healthy food options especially while traveling so it's great to see places like this in the train station!! Wanted to pick up some food for lunch on the train to NYC. Ordered the pollo supreme sandwich- it's essentially a chicken salad sandwich- looks very interesting- bright yellow color shredded chicken with cucumbers in pan sobao bread - which I had never heard of - looked it up right there before ordering- it's a slightly sweet Puerto Rican bread. Also picked up a couple healthy snack bowls - one was a parfait with yogurt and fruit and honey granola and the other was an oatmeal bowl with blueberries. They also had some chia fruit cups and their menu had lots of juices too. Service was great - the guy at the counter was very friendly. He noticed the bananas in the parfait cup were a bit discolored so he removed those and cut a fresh banana and put it in. I wasn't expecting that at all and was very pleasantly surprised by his thoughtfulness and service. The sandwich took a while and I was getting worried as the train time was close. But it was finally done! Ate only half of the sandwich as I also wanted to eat the parfait. Was mild and tasty went well with the bread. Parfait was good too. Hubs enjoyed the oatmeal cup too. Overall great experience and the service was above and beyond!

I stopped in riiiight before closing and asked for a few days worth of juices. I'd considered…read moregetting them delivered on DoorDash because I knew it'd be a heavy load to haul like 20 juices. I also asked a bunch of annoying q's about what I saw on DD vs. in store. Malik was patient, helpful, and even saved me $15 ($5/day) from the DD price bc I didn't need bottled water. And I was dreading the haul home until Malik packaged everything up (by day) like you'd expect walking out of a department store. Awesome.

3 Stars for a good protein smoothie bowl, but meh customer service and a truly filthy bathroom…read more I was looking for a quick, healthy bite while doing some window shopping in the area and saw Pressed Juicery had a small location a few steps down from the sidewalk, with outdoor seating. Since it was beautiful outside, this looked like the right spot! They also had a poster highlighting their Protein functional bowl, so I knew my order. As I walked in, the staff member at the counter was on her Bluetooth headphones and having a full conversation with a friend while simultaneously trying to take down someone's order. It was confusing to everyone involved and took some time. Same when I ordered, and it looked like another friend had come in and joined her behind the counter to chat (didn't see any sign of this person working there, but I may be wrong). Oh well, a bit of an awkward ordering process is not a big deal. The bowl itself was actually really tasty. It was a bit sweet for my taste, but it was large and satiating. I'd definitely recommend! Quick note that if you are needing the bathroom, I'd wait until your next stop. It was one pretty dirty stall and left me wondering if I should have eaten there... Overall, a good product, but the service and cleanliness of the facility left something to be desired.

I first visited Life Alive Organic Cafe in Salem, so when I was back in Boston a couple of weeks…read morelater, it felt like a reliable choice for vegetarian options. My boyfriend and I stopped in for an early dinner before walking around the city. We happened to be visiting during a heat wave weekend, which made our plans a little challenging, but we still made it work. For dinner, I was hungry but not sure I had enough of an appetite for both an appetizer and a meal. I ended up ordering the tofu skewers anyway because they sounded interesting, and they came with peanut sauce. For my main, I ordered the mushroom shawarma pita, which included roasted mushrooms, caramelized onions, hummus, Mediterranean salad mix, shaved vegetables, herbs, harissa zhoug, and lemon tahini sauces in a whole grain pita. The pita was described as a low-calorie handheld, but it was packed to the brim. It looked beautiful, but I definitely could not finish it. I made it through one pita half and some of the filling from the second half before calling it quits. There were just a lot of flavors going on. I think it would have been easier to enjoy if the dish had focused on one or two flavor profiles instead of feeling like everything was packed into one pita. Overall, it was good, filling, and satisfying. I also had a kombucha with my meal, which was my attempt at trying to keep cool on a hot summer evening. If I go back, I'll probably keep it simple and order either an appetizer or an entree, because the portions are filling enough that I don't think I'd need both.

Great location near the center for the arts. Got a salad…read moreand a seasonal mango matcha before a show! They have indoor and outdoor seating, a few charge points (which I was grateful for as it meant I would be able to go home later), and really friendly staff. They share a space with a yoga studio and people enter and exit through the restaurant which was unexpected. Life alive on the whole is pretty consistent and great. Fun fact, while I was enjoying a mango matcha in the South end my husband was enjoying one in dedham. It was unplanned.

On the Edge Nutrition, is such a great place for a healthy (but tastes indulgent) smoothie and…read moreother fun treats (like protein donuts!). Being situated across from the beach, this gem is the perfect spot to grab a smoothie and enjoy the day. What I love the most? The service and friendliness of the staff. They are so excited about this place, their offerings, and want you to love it. Which I did. They were so helpful, and made the experience worth going back to again and again! Order: The S'mores shake (HOW is this ~200 calories?!) and blue mega tea. Yum! A bit pricey in total, but comparable to any other place in Boston.

We heard about this place via an Instagram post and figured we'd try it out. I tried the peanut…read morebutter Oreo. While you would never guess the presence of protein powder, the taste of peanut butter is slightly overwhelming. As a caveat you are not getting a milk shake, but as far as protein based smoothies go definitively worth a shot. The girls working were the sweetest and worked with me to pick a flavor! Tip: Maybe split a flavor, they are good sized and filling!

I did NOT expect a juice place to have such good acai bowls, but oh my god they're delicious. I…read morewould definitely recommend their new Protein Acai bowl, it has amazing macros and is packed with tasty and healthy ingredients!! I appreciate that their base isn't overly sweet and they give an abundance of toppings for an amazing variety of texture. To be fair, this spot is a little pricey so maybe a treat just every once in a while, but you're bound to be satisfied anytime you do choose to come! They also offer some delicious ice cream and smoothie options, perfect for a quick treat on a hot day if you're not craving a full meal but still want something on the healthy side. From my experience, the service is kind and helpful, and the vibes (which are similar across all their locations) feel very pristine and calming. I definitely recommend this spot and can't wait to try more of their flavor combos!

I am happy to update my review based on my recent experience here! I have previously had some very…read morehit or miss experiences from the quality of my orders with temperature and portion issues. However, my most recent experiences have been better! I have been greeted with kind service and my orders have been made well. I haven't tried the freezes again since my last experience, but the acai bowl I had was great. The portions were what I expected and the server even was kind to let me pick a different topping on bowl since they were out of one of the standard toppings. I appreciated the attention to detail and taking a moment to make my experience better, rather than just skipping out on the topping. This recent experience was encouraging enough for me to come back sometime soon.

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!

I came here to get lunch while visiting Boston…read more The space itself is really cool -- makes me feel a lot cooler than I actually am! It also seemed like a nice place to read/get some work done. The menu is really varied -- a lot of different cuisines. It took me a bit to order but staff were patient and friendly. I ordered the mushroom shawarma pita and an açaí bowl. The bowl was delicious! They have their own smoothie bar that's separate from the rest of the kitchen and was served quickly. The mushroom shawarma pita was a bit disappointing. The flavors were good, but it was layered poorly, with all of the mushroom at the top of the pita, making for inconsistent bites. The sauces themselves seemed delicious. I would definitely come back to try different things!