LifeCafe

Fall Chicken Salad

Roasted chicken and vegetables and a warm spice mix make for a nourishing and comforting chicken salad that’s perfect for colder-weather months. It’s dressed with a homemade egg-free, protein-boosted mayo.

By Chef Chris Patt

Lunch & Dinner

How 7 LifeCafe Experts Mix-and-Match to Build Their Perfect Shake

Eyeing the create-your-own shake option on the LifeCafe menu? Take inspiration from these team members’ go-to orders.

By Callie Fredrickson

Cooking & Food Membership

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A LifeCafe Refresh: 4 Things to Look for on the New Menu

Get a preview of the changes and new menu items you’ll be able to try.

By Callie Fredrickson

Membership

Tastes Like a Cinnamon Roll Shake

This healthier cinnamon roll-inspired recipe features 25 grams of protein.

By The LifeCafe Team

Shakes & Smoothies

The Founder Shake 2.0

A smooth and nutty flavor packed with 37 grams of protein — crafted by Life Time founder Bahram Akradi himself for the LifeCafe menu.

By Life Time

Shakes & Smoothies

A person lounging on a poolside chair ordering food via their phone from the LifeCafe.

4 Life Time Dietitians’ Favorite LifeCafe Summer Eats

Nutrition experts share their go-to orders at the LifeCafe.

By Emily Ewen

Membership Nutrition Tips

Strawberry Sunrise Smoothie

Make this perfect-for-summer LifeCafe menu favorite at home.

By Life Time

Shakes & Smoothies

Make-Your-Own (Healthier) Deep-Dish Pizza

Enjoy a feel-good pizza night in less than 20 minutes with an at-home version of this featured favorite from the LifeCafe menu at Life Time River North at One Chicago.

By Chef Ryan Dodge

Lunch & Dinner

Pear-Fig Bites

This easy-to-make appetizer turns in-season pears into a bite-size sharable perfect for holiday gatherings.

By Chef Ryan Dodge

Appetizers

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Pumpkin Spice Oat Milk Latte

The use of fresh spices and caramelization of canned pumpkin brings rich flavors to this favorite fall beverage.

By Chef Ryan Dodge

Beverages

Make-Your-Own Falita (AKA Falafel Pita!)

Pickled veggies, crunchy slaw, fresh herbs, and creamy dressings are stuffed into pitas for a refreshing summer dish the whole family can enjoy — and customize to fit their taste.

By Chef Ryan Dodge

Lunch & Dinner

Cajun Shrimp Tacos With Cilantro Crème and Guacamole

Get a sneak taste of one of the newest additions on the LifeCafe’s new poolside menu with this make-at-home dish.

By Chef Ryan Dodge

Lunch & Dinner

An image of ice tea being poured into a glass.

5 Healthy Beverages to Enjoy This Summer

Warm weather is made for sipping on something cold and refreshing. Why not have your drink also benefit your health?

By Callie Fredrickson

Cooking & Food

Greek Chicken Lavash Wrap

Filled with Mediterranean ingredients and rolled in flatbread-style lavash, try making this popular LifeCafe bistro recipe yourself at home.

By Chef Ryan Dodge

Lunch & Dinner

Talks — S3, EP9 / Farmers’ Markets, Gardens, and Eating Fresh

Spring offers new opportunities for embracing fresh, locally grown produce. Chef Ryan Dodge joins us to explore the importance of these whole foods, as well as ways we can get more of them into our diet, whether we grow them ourselves or shop for them at a local farmers’ markets.

With Chef Ryan Dodge

Cooking & Food Food Culture

Spanish Vegan Paella With Harissa-Roasted Carrots and Maple Tahini

Valentine’s Day Dinner for Two

Impress your date with these restaurant-worthy dishes that you can make at home.

By Chef Ryan Dodge

Cooking & Food

Make Your Own Holiday Charcuterie Board

Swap the traditional multi-course meal for a dinner option that looks and tastes extravagant but takes minimal effort to pull together.

By Molly Kopischke

Cooking & Food Holidays

Two LT Bowls, filled with chicken, broccoli, and roasted red pepper, and topped with harissa.

Build Your Own One-Bowl Meal

This mix-and-match template will help you craft a flavorful, filling, and healthy bowl with key nutrients as your building blocks. Plus, get the recipe for the LifeCafe’s newest bowl to make at home yourself.

By Molly Kopischke

Cooking & Food