All items at Cafe Live are free of gluten, dairy, egg and soy and are also organic.  The food at this vegan restaurant is considered “raw” because it’s never heated beyond 115 degrees.  The owner/chef is a UCONN grad with a degree in Nutritional Science, and it shows!  Her creations are tempting whether you’re living the vegan lifestyle or not!

Salads, soups, entrees, sides, desserts and smoothies as well as a selection of childrens’ dishes are featured on this menu.  Pasta dishes are made with zucchini noodles and often include nut cheese.  There are also sandwiches and wraps available.  If you want something crunchy to go along with your  BLT (consists of eggplant bacon, lettuce, tomato and almond herb cheese on onion bread), why not consider the kale or apple chips?  For dessert, there are over six selections to choose from including a traditional Brownie or a Cayenne Brownie!

I wish I lived closer to enjoy some of the events that take place monthly. They include bi-weekly pot luck dinners, food tastings and lectures.

Local free delivery is available ($15 minimum), and, I’ve heard, is appreciated by the area college students. Thankfully, for the rest of us, their products can be shipped nationwide by using the website or by calling 860-455-EATS.