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Posted: September 29, 2023
Legacy Place opens Life Alive Organic Cafe
Dedham, MA Life Alive Organic Cafe is expanding its footprint in the greater Boston area, opening a new cafe at Legacy Place. The cafe is part of the company’s “Eat Positive. Live Positive.” vision to provide guests with food that tastes as good as it makes them feel.
The Dedham cafe began welcoming guests on September 19th. The space will feature dining room seating and a large outdoor patio.
Life Alive Organic Cafe is located at 220 Legacy Pl., next to Caffè Nero. The cafe will be open daily, 7 a.m. – 9 p.m., for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
“The Life Alive team is pleased to become part of the communities that surround Dedham, Massachusetts,” said Bryan Timko, CEO at Life Alive. “At Life Alive, we believe that unlocking well-being begins with what’s on your plate. That’s why every grain bowl, salad, wrap, ramen-style broth bowl, smoothie and cold-pressed juice is chef-crafted with the right balance of flavors and scratch prepared to order. Every thoughtfully-sourced organic ingredient is there for a reason. We hope to further drive the conversation around positive eating, and make it easier for our guests to enjoy flavorful, organic meals you can’t find anywhere else.”
“We’re thrilled to welcome Life Alive Organic Cafe into our diverse mix of dining options and be the home of its first suburban location. We know our guests will love its extensive menu of craveable, feel good food with so many options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It will surely be a hot spot for the community whether dining in or grabbing something delicious on the go,” said Suzanne Kelly, general manager of Legacy Place.
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