I am a DoorDash driver, and this was one of the most disrespectful experiences I've had while…read morepicking up an order. When I arrived, the order was not ready and was still being prepared. Since I knew I would be waiting, I politely asked if I could use the restroom. I was told no. I initially assumed there had been a misunderstanding, so I explained that I wasn't a random passerby looking for a public restroom. I was there to pick up an active DoorDash order and would be waiting while they finished preparing it. Unlike employees who have a workplace with designated break areas and restroom access, delivery drivers spend their entire workday on the road. We don't have a home base to return to between orders. Because of that, we often rely on the basic courtesy of restaurants and businesses we partner with while conducting pickups and deliveries. Most businesses understand this and treat drivers respectfully. Unfortunately, that was not my experience here. What happened next was what bothered me most. Rather than simply explaining their policy and treating me with basic courtesy, the employees largely stopped engaging with me altogether. They avoided eye contact, ignored my attempts to communicate, and acted as though I wasn't standing there. It was an incredibly dehumanizing experience. After waiting several more minutes, I said, "I could have been done by now." The only response I received was, "It's not for the public." I again explained that I was there for an active pickup and was waiting on an order that still wasn't ready. Once again, I was met with silence. To be clear, I completely understand that businesses located on busy commercial streets cannot allow every random person who walks in off the street to use their restroom. That's not what this situation was. I was there performing a service directly connected to their business. DoorDash drivers are part of the fulfillment process that allows restaurants to participate in DoorDash, reach additional customers, and generate revenue from delivery orders. I wasn't asking for special treatment--just the basic courtesy of using the restroom while waiting on an order that they were still preparing. What makes this even more frustrating is that if the order had been ready when I arrived, I would have already been gone. The only reason I was standing there waiting was because of the restaurant's delay. At that point, I decided to unassign myself from the order, even though it was a high-paying delivery. If a business is unwilling to show basic respect to the drivers helping deliver its orders, then it can find someone else to complete those deliveries. I will also be reporting this experience to DoorDash so they are aware of how drivers are being treated at this location. To fellow Dashers: I strongly encourage you to decline orders from this establishment and spend your time supporting businesses that treat delivery drivers with professionalism and basic human dignity. To potential customers: please consider whether this is the kind of business you want to support. Everyone deserves to be treated with respect, including the people helping get your food to your door.

Water acai energizer smoothies. I drink Robeks everyday in VA and this location cuts the…read moreingredients. The drink has water lines and they used too much ice.

After a weekend away at a bachelorette, I stopped by Fresh Monkee for a little pick me up! This was…read moremy first ever visit to any of their locations, and I was impressed by their variety of flavors. I ended up going with pb banana and fluff which really hit the spot! I felt great afterwards, and since it had protein in it, it helped to keep me feeling satisfied for my drive home. The workers behind the counter were friendly and made the drink quickly, and it was exceptionally clean inside. There were even some tables outside to enjoy. I would definitely come back again!

I was in CT and looking for something different to eat and I found this place…read more Their niche is protein infusion w/iced coffee and the one I tried was like drinking an ice cream sundae made of caramel and happiness. It didn't make me feel bloated or sluggish either. They had a few different sizes and the pricing was reasonable. If you're not super hungry and want a pick me up this is the place for you!

It's a herbalife shop, that puts in that extra effort to be better than the others…read more I belong to a bariatric group, and this place was touted to be a very good place to get a protein shake. Since there's a couple good breakfast spots in the area, I decided I would go to this location and give them a try. Place was decked out with decor and inspirations sayings. I take a quick look at the displays, and I see the herbalife products. To the unintiated, herbalife shops are pretty much these MLM shops. Kinda like lularoe. they use social media to attempt to appear trendy while trying to encourage repeat business while harvesting as much info as they can from you. I don't really care too much about that, I care about the end product and how things taste. After being to a few of these shops, I can say that I'm not really a fan of their proteins. I feel that they use a little too much thickener and are a little gritty. the flavors are muted and they always try to justify the price of the shake by giving you a detox + energy tea to go with it. Their shakes pretty much taste like what I would expect a protein shake to taste like, if I didn't know how to make one myself. The biggest difference between these shops is how they are operated. This place is operated pretty well. The owner was very kind and inquisitive, though they could be a little pushy. This specific location actually has lots of extra items like protein balls and cookies. They also got very decorative with their shakes, layering shake and mix-ins and topping with pictures of shakes to help you make your decisions. I got a shake, a tea for the girlfriend, some protein balls, and because it was customer appreciation day I got a balloon, a valentine protein ball, and a gift certificate. I did enjoy the protein balls, they had a strong peanut butter flavor and a good texture. The protein shake was okay, was this apple pie shake with layers of granola, apple, caramel, and a little apple pie piece on top. The tea had a little bit too much of their fruit punch flavoring, but it was drunk. The difference between this herbalife shop and others is the staff and the hustle, and this place is trying very hard to be just that little bit better than it's competition. I respect this place for trying as hard as they do, but it is not the greatest of shakes. If you want a herbalife protein shake, give this place a try.

A small shop in a plaza that'll have you questioning why you're out there…read more All the products are Herbalife brand from the protein to the additional boosters that can be added. Get a shake which comes with a tea. They have all kinds of different flavors too choose and the teas are refreshing. Takes a little bit of time to make it all, but not too long. I'm personally not a big fan of Herbalife and their company. The shakes all had a hint of peanut butter that more masked the intended taste. The tea is good but I think our's might have been mislabeled. Overall, it is good if you're close by and have $30 to spend on two shakes and a tea. The best part is the owner who has a great story on how she went through a weight loss journey and is fun to speak to. I might be back but not sure on that since you can get similar shakes at many other places or at your gym. The highlight was the owner, she was worth the trip not the shakes.

Smoothville is a hidden gem in Hazardville CT, on 310 Hazard Avenue, at the intersection of North…read moreand South Maple Street. It is one of the best places I've ever been to for a smoothie, and I've been to quite a few places, especially when I travel. I've had smoothies in places like Miami Beach, Santa Monica CA, New York City, Birmingham AL, Atlanta GA, including many other cities -and Smoothville is as good or better than any of the top smoothie and acai bowl establishments I've experienced. They use fresh ingredients, their customer service is fantastic, and they are consistent in delivering a high quality product.

Yum yum yum. My…read morefriend recently got me hooked on this place. It's not a MLM smoothie shop using herbal life garbage it's legit smoothies. Their peppermint mudslide holiday special is literally a dream come true. Grandmas 7 layer bar holiday special also very good (very walnut forward). I look forward to ordering much more often here. Big bonus - you can order online ahead!

The team at Rush bowls are so helpful. For the second time we had Rush bowls cater a wellness…read moreevent for us. They were great about delivering in coolers and keeping all the toppings separate so staff could make their own. They were delicious and always a hit with staff. Great job to Carlos and staff!!

I have been wanting to stop here for some time now! I didn't realize they had multiple locations!…read moreThe inside was so bright and fun! I loved the wall to the right. My son ordered a peanut butter bowl and I got the summer bowl. They were so fresh and delicious. The staff was nice and made the bowls within a few minutes. I couldn't stop eating it!! The menu had a lot of choices. They offer more than just bowls too!! Smoothies and boosts are two other options that you can get. Yummy !! Hartford location.

First time here, super cute beach theme, decent seating, friendly helpful staff. So many choices!…read moreWe ordered -the Nutella (açaí base, granola, banana, strawberries, coconut flakes, Nutella) -Pura Vida (açaí base, granola, blueberry, strawberry, honey) -Ocean View (green base (kale coconut milk), granola, banana, honey (added strawberry). Metered street parking nearby, bathroom available for clients. The bowls were super yummy and satisfying!

The playa in weha is great! It's always constant and you know what you're getting!…read more The inside is very cute and makes you feel like you're on a little tropical vaca! Cute blue chairs outside to sit on as well. Got the booster bowl and it was great, fruit was fresh, and came out quick. The staff was friendly and suggested signing up for their rewards!

Great community, owner is typically there and knowledgeable this is a go too spot for sureread more

Supplife carries Vitamins, fat burners, muscle builders, protein, and all types of nutritional…read moresupplements for your at home use. Supplife also makes protein shakes which are the perfect accompaniment to working out at the gym next door. I tried 2 of their shakes. Initially I liked the Pina Collada best, but once the ice began to warm and the flavors came together I actually liked the Vegan Muscle shake better. There is a wide variety of flavors to choose from. They also offer bowls with either an acai or tropical base. I wanted to try one but with all the toppings (charged individually) that I would have added, it went beyond my budget. Grab n' go meals was also an option. It's meal prep made easy! Customer service was pretty good. Some of the staff was definitely friendlier than others but I will chalk that up to the nerves of being a newly opened business... I didn't notice Supplife until I found the postcard/flyer when leaving the gym. I didn't realize how much i missed having protein shakes after a workout until i came here. Hopefully they can get more of the gym crowd in there because they are definitely in the perfect location for what they offer!

It's a front for herbalife, which is a shady MLM. One of the…read moreowners (i didn't know she was an owner at the time) was incredibly rude to me when I suggested they clearly list some of the ingredients. I messaged the company to tell them what happened and the other owner was just as nasty as the first. Plus 2 small sips of 1 drink left me in the bathroom fighting for my life all night long so even the product is terrible. It's also associated with major liver issues. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK548447/

Passed by a few timesbit headed in today because I just got an a cavity filling my mouth is numb…read moreand I was hungry. It's a cute little space in Newington Centre. Venus nutrition is family run and I had the pleasure of meeting of one of the owners. When I went in today she was very helpful and helping me choose the shake that I wanted along with an energy tea because I hadn't had coffee yet either. They have a variety of standard shakes and also seasonal flavors. I went with the chocolate, covered strawberry, a standard favorite of mine, as well as the scoop of peanut butter powder as well. They have small, medium and large sizes with calorie counts between 200 and 500 cal depending on what size you order. It's a great way to get a nutrition shake when you're on the run and you don't have time to grab something more substantial. I'll definitely be back to try some of the other flavors. They also have a loyalty card which I grabbed because I live right down the road and I know I'll be back for more.