After expanding into a pop-up, we opened up our first space in 2019 just a few blocks away from our farmers market tent.

From the tent to the pop-up, we have come to understand that our favorite moments of the day are made by spending time with friends, and meeting new people. Building a place where people can spend time together and eat good food is very important to us. We're invested in creating a warm atmosphere through the space we've designed and how we serve people.

The Alfalfa story, as told directly from its founders

At Alfalfa, we believe that joy is found in the pursuit of balance. We aim to inspire healthier communities through real food and joyful experiences. That is at the heart of who we are, what we do, and what we aspire to build. This is our story.

We all grew up together in Hoboken, NJ and after graduating from high school nearby at St. Peter’s Prep in Jersey City, we went our separate ways to pursue different corporate careers. But, in the end, our desire to make a tangible difference in the world brought us back together in Hoboken to formulate what would later become Alfalfa.

Although not traditionally the healthiest guys in the world, in the very beginning, as we brainstormed business ideas, we’d deliberate (for far too long) where to eat in the area. All we needed was a place that had convenient, high quality salads in a welcoming environment. Yet, our search almost always came up short. We wondered, ‘How could Hoboken, a highly residential area only a stone’s throw away from Manhattan and other culinary hot spots, lack healthy food options?’ This was the “aha” moment, and we set out to solve a problem we ourselves faced: offer the community real food that’s high quality, healthy and accessible.