Although blending a bunch of greens and fruits together to make juices or smoothies sounds straightforward enough, when it comes to flavor combination, texture and the health benefits, you might still want some help from the professionals. Here’s a list of our favorite smoothie and juice shops if you’re too lazy to make them at home.
1. Element Fresh
You are probably already very familiar with this health-centric restaurant chain. Along with a selection of gourmet salads, 50 fresh juices & smoothies are staples on their menu throughout the seasons. Their philosophy is simple: great taste and nutrition go together just fine while quality, fresh ingredients can deliver maximum flavors with just a touch of creative yet simple combinations and preparations.
Recommendations: Green Slim, Antioxidant Breeze, V-mix, The Red Dragon.
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2. Green & Safe
Featuring a casual dining concept, this grocery and deli is another great place to get your organic juice and smoothie fix. This health-conscious group runs their own organic farms from which most of their produce and goods are sourced.
Recommendations: Blueberry Fizz, Tropical Cooler Smoothie, Coconut Chia Fresca
3. VCLEANSE
As far as juices go, VCLEANSE is pretty special. With specialties like cold-pressed juices, cleansing beverages, nut milks, hot infusions and soups, this brand puts real research effort into their juice-based detox products dedicated to helping you reach your health goal. They offer delivery service as well as pick-up service. Different sets and packages of daily juices will be delivered to your doorstep to help you to accomplish your long forgotten resolution.
Recommendations: Pink Lemonade, Pitaya Smoothie, Manberry Smoothie
4. Bowl'D
When you see acai smoothie bowl everywhere on Instagram, you might have a hunch that you can find it tucked away in some corner of this hip city. Trendy is not the only quality of this petit vegan café. For their specialty acai bowl, they source their berries directly from Brazil, and you can build your own bowl with homemade granola and seasonal fruits. Making sure what they put up tastes as good as it is nutritious.
Recommendations: Acai Bowl, Super Foods Bowl, Detox Juice
5. Hunter Gatherer
If you are looking for more alternatives in the healthy drink market, then Hunter Gatherer’s menu is certainly worth browsing though. Products like nut milks, fruit & herbal teas, and cold-pressed juices are all made with chemical-free ingredients and packed with nutrition and all the necessary vitamins.
Recommendations: Their eight cold-pressed juice blends, Spring Greeting, Momo Melon, Choco Almond Milk
