Active Culture Menu
Welcome to Active Culture, a vibrant hub in Novato, CA, dedicated to elevating your dining experience with fresh, flavorful, and healthy offerings. Specializing in vegetarian salads, breakfast, and brunch, this women-owned gem serves dishes that cater to a variety of dietary preferences, including vegan options.
- Diverse Menu: Indulge in delightful açaí bowls and bagels, crafted from high-quality ingredients.
- Accessibility: With features like wheelchair access, gender-neutral restrooms, and outdoor seating, everyone is welcome to enjoy.
- Community Focus: Active Culture embraces sustainability, utilizing compostable containers and providing reusable tableware.
- Friendly Atmosphere: Whether you’re here for a quick takeout or a catered event, the casual yet trendy ambiance makes it a perfect spot for groups and families.
With a commitment to health, community, and culinary delight, Active Culture is truly a place where food meets lifestyle.
Bowls
Veggie Bowl
Organic brown rice, organic garbanzo beans, red cabbage, carrot, cucumber, red onion, tomato, sprouts, sunflower seeds, seasoning, OG sauce [GF, V]
Evolution Bowl
Organic brown rice, organic quinoa, organic lentils, cucumber, red onion, red pepper, cranberries, almond slices, mint, Slammin' sauce [GF]
Wholesome Bowl
Organic brown rice, organic black and red beans, cheddar cheese, green cabbage, salsa, avocado, cilantro, seasoning, OG sauce [GF]
Bay Bowl
Organic brown rice, prosciutto, aged gouda cheese, apple, dates, basil, lemon vinaigrette [GF, SF]
Eastern Trade Winds
Organic quinoa, organic garbanzo beans, kale, red pepper, cucumber, red onion, dates, peanuts, walnuts, Slammin' sauce [GF]
Quinoa Lentil Bowl
Organic quinoa, organic lentils, organic garbanzo beans, kale, carrot, cucumber, red onion, tomato, sunflower seeds, lemon vinaigrette and Slammin' sauce [GF]
Lentil Goodness Bowl
Organic brown rice, organic lentils, organic garbanzo beans, carrot, cucumber, red onion, tomato, sprouts, seasoning, OG sauce [GF, V]
Hummus Burrito
Flour tortilla, organic brown rice, organic house-made hummus, organic mixed greens, cucumber, tomato, slaw, red onion, seasoning, falafel sauce, served with tortilla chips and a side of salsa
Not Your Mama's Nachos
Tortilla chips, organic black and red beans, melted cheddar cheese, tomato, red onion, salsa, sour cream, guacamole, cilantro, seasoning, OG sauce [GF]
Potato Tacos (2 Tacos)
Flour tortillas, organic roasted potatoes, cheddar cheese, slaw, avocado, green onion, seasoning, falafel sauce, sour cream, served with tortilla chips and a side of salsa [SF]
House Burrito
Flour tortilla, organic brown rice, organic black and red beans, cheddar cheese, slaw, red onion, salsa, sour cream, guacamole, cilantro, seasoning, OG sauce, served with tortilla chips and a side of salsa
Grassroots Burger
House-made lentil burger, tomato, red onion, cucumber, sprouts, seasoning, falafel sauce, on a vegan bun, served with tortilla chips and a side of salsa
BBQ Burger
House-made lentil burger, red onion, slaw, avocado, seasoning, BBQ beet sauce, on a vegan bun, served with tortilla chips and a side of salsa [DF]
Saucy BBQ Burrito
Flour tortilla, organic brown rice, organic black and red beans, cheddar cheese, slaw, red onion, sour cream, guacamole, cilantro, seasoning, BBQ beet sauce, served with tortilla chips and a side of salsa
The Cali Quesadilla
Flour tortilla, melted cheddar cheese, sprouts, avocado, cilantro, seasoning, served with tortilla chips, salsa, and sour cream [SF]
Specialties
Salads
Hummus Quinoa Salad
Organic mixed greens, organic quinoa, organic house-made hummus, carrot, red cabbage, cucumber, red onion, tomato, sprouts, sunflower seeds, seasoning, lemon vinaigrette [GF, V]
Side Salad
Organic mixed greens, cucumber, carrot, tomato, red onion, side of house vinaigrette
Caesar-ish Salad
Romaine, arugula, kale, garbanzo beans, carrot, roasted beets, tamari pumpkin seeds, garlic croutons, green onion, tossed with cashew Caesar dressing [V]
Big Salad
Organic mixed greens, organic brown rice, organic lentils, organic garbanzo beans, carrot, red cabbage, cucumber, red onion, tomato, avocado, sprouts, sunflower seeds, seasoning, house vinaigrette [GF, SF, V]
Rustic Kale Salad
Thinly sliced kale, cranberries, grapes, walnuts, almond slices, parmesan cheese, lemon vinaigrette [GF, SF]
Simple Salad
Organic mixed greens, organic garbanzo beans, carrot, red cabbage, cucumber, red onion, tomato, avocado, sprouts, sunflower seeds, seasoning, house vinaigrette [GF, SF, V]
Huevos Rancheros-HALF
Organic corn tortilla, organic black and red beans, organic egg*, cheddar cheese, ranchero sauce, crumbled goat cheese, avocado, sour cream, cilantro, seasoning, served with choice of tortilla chips or organic roasted potatoes [GF,SF]
Prosciutto Egg-El Sandwich
Toasted bagel, prosciutto, organic scrambled eggs*, melted cheddar cheese, avocado smash, tomato, red onion, sprouts, seasoning [SF]
Fancy Toast
Toasted rustic bread, olive oil, avocado smash, organic spinach, organic over-medium egg*, crumbled goat cheese, lemon zest salt, pepper, served with tortilla chips and a side of salsa [SF]
Ignacio Bowl
Organic quinoa and house-made almond milk topped with organic granola, walnuts, banana, blueberries, honey, cinnamon [GF, DF]
Avocado Toast
Toasted rustic bread, olive oil, avocado smash, mustard seeds, lemon zest salt, served with tortilla chips and a side of salsa [SF, V]
Breakfast Tacos (2 Tacos)
Flour tortillas, organic roasted potatoes, organic scrambled eggs*, melted cheddar cheese, slaw, avocado, green onion, seasoning, falafel sauce, sour cream, served with tortilla chips and a side of salsa [SF]
Breakfast Bowl
Choice of organic brown rice or organic spinach, organic black and red beans, organic scrambled eggs*, melted cheddar cheese, salsa, sour cream, avocado, cilantro, green onion, seasoning [GF, SF]
Deluxe Egg-El Sandwich
Toasted bagel, organic scrambled eggs*, melted cheddar cheese, avocado smash, tomato, red onion, sprouts, seasoning [SF]
Huevos Rancheros-FULL
Organic corn tortillas, organic black and red beans, organic eggs*, cheddar cheese, ranchero sauce, crumbled goat cheese, avocado, sour cream, cilantro, seasoning, served with choice of tortilla chips or organic roasted potatoes [GF,SF]
Breakfast Burrito
Flour tortilla, organic brown rice or organic roasted potatoes, organic black and red beans, organic scrambled eggs*, melted cheddar cheese, sour cream, guacamole, cilantro, green onion, seasoning, served with tortilla chips and a side of salsa
Breakfast
Açaí Bowls
Bountiful Bowl- Small
Greek yogurt and organic Sambazon© Açaí topped with organic granola, banana, blueberries, strawberries, flaxseeds, organic agave nectar [GF]
Bountiful Bowl- Medium
Greek yogurt and organic Sambazon© Açaí topped with organic granola, banana, blueberries, strawberries, flaxseeds, organic agave nectar [GF]
Hanalei Bowl- Large
Organic Sambazon© Açaí topped with organic granola, banana, pineapple, coconut flakes, honey [GF, DF]
Bountiful Bowl- Large
Greek yogurt and organic Sambazon© Açaí topped with organic granola, banana, blueberries, strawberries, flaxseeds, organic agave nectar [GF]
Velvet Bowl- Small
Organic Sambazon© Açaí topped with organic granola, banana, blueberries, strawberries, honey [GF, DF]
Protein Bowl- Large
Organic Sambazon© Açaí and peanut butter topped with organic granola, banana, almond slices, cashew pieces, cocoa nibs, coconut flakes, honey [GF, DF]
Kids' Acai Bowl
Organic Sambazon© Açaí topped with organic granola, banana, strawberries, and honey [GF, DF]
Hanalei Bowl- Medium
Organic Sambazon© Açaí topped with organic granola, banana, pineapple, coconut flakes, honey [GF, DF]
Velvet Bowl- Medium
Organic Sambazon© Açaí topped with organic granola, banana, blueberries, strawberries, honey [GF, DF]
Hanalei Bowl- Small
Organic Sambazon© Açaí topped with organic granola, banana, pineapple, coconut flakes, honey [GF, DF]
Velvet Bowl- Large
Organic Sambazon© Açaí topped with organic granola, banana, blueberries, strawberries, honey [GF, DF]
Protein Bowl- Small
Organic Sambazon© Açaí and peanut butter topped with organic granola, banana, almond slices, cashew pieces, cocoa nibs, coconut flakes, honey [GF, DF]
Protein Bowl- Medium
Organic Sambazon© Açaí and peanut butter topped with organic granola, banana, almond slices, cashew pieces, cocoa nibs, coconut flakes, honey [GF, DF]
AC Bagel
Toasted and open-faced bagel, cream cheese, avocado, tomato, seasoning [SF]
Bliss Bagel
Toasted and open-faced bagel, cream cheese, sliced strawberries, blueberries, sliced almonds, honey, cinnamon [SF] *due to the blueberry shortage, we'll be temporarily substituting strawberries instead of blueberries
Garden Patch Bagel Sandwich
Toasted bagel, avocado smash, tomato, red onion, cucumber, sprouts, seasoning [SF, DF]
Hummus Bagel Sandwich
Toasted bagel, organic house-made hummus, tomato, red onion, cucumber, sprouts, seasoning [DF]
Itsy-Bitsy Bagel
Toasted and open-faced bagel with cream cheese, served with a side of fresh fruit [SF]
Bagels
Soup
Soup Of The Week Cup
Varies weekly. Call for our current selection!
Chili Soup Bowl
House-made hearty bean chili (semi-spicy). Made from scratch without fats, dairy, or gluten! [GF, SF, V]
Soup Of The Week Bowl
Varies weekly. Call for our current selection!
Chili Soup Cup
House-made hearty bean chili (semi-spicy). Made from scratch without fats, dairy, or gluten! [GF, SF, V]
Briz-Beet
Blueberries, pineapple, beet, chia seeds, basil, ginger, orange juice [GF, SF, V, R]
Strawberry State-Of-Mind
Organic house-made almond milk, banana, strawberries, agave [GF, SF, V]
Tropical Harmony
Pineapple, banana, kiwi, orange juice [GF, SF, V, R]
Pick-Me-Up
Organic house-made almond milk, kale, watermelon, pineapple [GF, SF, V, R]
Detox
Watermelon, grapes, lime, sea salt, cayenne [GF, SF, V, R]
Kombucha Mojito
Organic kombucha, mint, lime, agave, ice [GF, SF, V, R]
Blue-Green Envy
Organic house-made almond milk, banana, blueberries, kale, almond butter, cocoa nibs, chia seeds [GF, SF, V]
Berry Tasty
Organic Açaí, blueberries, strawberries, banana, apple juice [GF, SF, V, R]
Smoothies
Shakes
Java-Joy
Organic frozen coconut base, organic raw cocoa nibs, coffee [GF, SF, V]
Moonlight Mint
Organic house-made almond milk, organic frozen coconut base, organic raw cocoa powder, organic raw cocoa nibs, fresh mint [GF, SF, V]
Naked Coconut
Organic house-made almond milk, organic frozen coconut base [GF, SF, V]
Protein Dream
Organic house-made almond milk, organic hemp protein powder, almond butter, bananas [GF, SF, V]
Honey-Lavender Bloom
Organic vanilla soft serve, blueberries, honey, lemon, lavender syrup, oat milk, edible flower garnish [GF, SF]
Date Shake
Organic house-made almond milk, organic vanilla soft serve, dates, walnuts [GF, SF]
*SPECIAL* Shamrock Shake
Choice of organic vanilla soft serve or vegan coconut base, mint, organic spinach, oat milk. Garnished with cacao nibs and fresh mint [GF, SF]
Chocolate Bliss
Organic house-made almond milk, organic frozen coconut base, organic raw cocoa powder, organic raw cocoa nibs [GF, SF, V]
Blossom Bowl
Greek yogurt topped with organic granola, strawberries, blueberries, banana, honey [GF]
Egg Monster
Organic brown rice, organic scrambled eggs, melted cheddar cheese [GF, SF]
Beach Bum Bowl
Organic brown rice, organic black and red beans, cheddar cheese [GF, SF]
Sunrise Burrito
Flour tortilla, organic roasted potatoes, organic scrambled eggs*, melted cheddar cheese, sour cream [SF]
Teeny Quesadilla
Flour tortilla, melted cheddar cheese, sour cream for dipping [SF]
Harper's Burrito
Flour tortilla, organic brown rice, organic black and red beans, cheddar cheese, sour cream [SF]
Kids' Food
Kids' Drinks
Silly Sammy Strawberry Smoothies
Organic house-made almond milk, strawberries, banana [GF, SF, V, R]
Cora Bora Chocolate Shake
Organic house-made almond milk, organic chocolate soft serve [GF, SF]
Vanilla Shake
Organic house-made almond milk, organic vanilla soft serve [GF, SF]
Organic Roasted Potatoes
Organic seasoned roasted potatoes
Chips, Salsa
Tortilla chips, fresh salsa made daily
Hummus (4OZ)
Organic house-made hummus
Fruit
4 oz side of assorted fruit
Guacamole (4OZ)
House-made guacamole
Organic Rice & Beans
Organic brown rice, organic black and red beans
Chips, Salsa, Guacamole
Tortilla chips, fresh salsa made daily, and our house-made guacamole [GF, SF, V]
Chips, Hummus
Tortilla chips, organic house-made hummus
Side Of Avocado
1/4 avocado, sliced
House-Made Lentil Burger Patty
Vegan and gluten-free
Sides
Frozen Yogurt
Regular
Choose up to 2 flavors and up to 4 toppings!
Mini
Choose up to 2 flavors and up to 4 toppings!
Jumbo
Choose up to 2 flavors and up to 4 toppings!
