A Massachusetts-based chain is giving the Alexandria fast-casual scene a healthy glow-up. Life Alive Cafe is bringing nutritious and delicious vegetarian cuisine to the neighborhood, and it should be ready to welcome customers this summer.
The eatery is setting up its kitchen at 400 King Street. A spokesperson for the brand kindly provided What Now DC with some salient details about the storefront. Life Alive will occupy a 3,250 square foot space, with seating for up to 70 guests indoors and 30 on a patio.
Life Alive will have a pleasant atmosphere designed to complement its delicious fare. The restaurant is described as “designed to complement the charm of the neighborhood while providing a bright, modern environment that guests truly want to spend time in.”
Despite being a fast-casual establishment, Life Alive will feature an ambiance and environment certain to make guests want to linger: “Situated on the ground floor of the popular Alexandrian Hotel on King Street, the cafe will feature a cozy lounge space and is adjacent to the historic district of Alexandria and the waterfront park.”
Life Alive features a broad and eclectic menu, destined to delight even the most ardent meat eaters. Guests can choose from grain bowls, salads, wraps, soups, acai bowls, and smoothies.
Founded in Massachusetts in 2004, Life Alive Cafe now has 15 locations open and operational-13 in Massachusetts, 1 in Virginia, and another in DC. While there is not yet a precise opening date for the chain’s 16th location, it should be ready to feed Alexandria at some point this summer.
