The owner was so kind and welcoming! Açaí bowl and Reese's and lotus smoothies were DELICIOUS!…read moreWould come here ever day!

If you're looking for a great spot to relax with a healthy drink, Essential Smoothie is it. I…read moreordered the Power Greens smoothie and it was absolutely delicious--perfectly balanced and fresh. Beyond the drink, the atmosphere is incredibly welcoming and has a great, relaxing vibe. I'll definitely be back!

I am vacationing in the area and we stopped for some coffees one day to fuel up for shopping. The…read morestand is clean and well lit. The menu was easy to understand and the employees were very nice. I'd love to give this spot 5 stars but the coffee just didn't hit for me. I think they are doing everything right, it's just not for my palate.

Review Visit: June 13th, 2015…read more If someone hit you in the face with coffee beans, if the attempt to wake you up... would that be a Brewed Awakening? Honestly, I would be happy to wake up to coffee! Brewed Awakenings has your standard fair when it comes to coffee selection and that is just fine. I don't recall what I had there, but everyone I was with enjoyed what they got. If you are in a hurry and need your coffee in a hurry, they have a convenient drive-thru for you!

Friendly staff, always have amazing recommendations. The environment is…read more Aesthetically pleasing & relaxing. Never tried the food but drink options are AMAZING. I am not a huge coffee person, but there's plenty of options for those who aren't big on coffee

I ordered a dragon fruit fizz, and this description was a dragon, fruit lime soda with dragon fruit…read morepopping Boba and a fresh sliced lemon. My drink taste tasted like strawberry, and there was no dragon fruit Boba. I mentioned something about it and they told me it was just their purée that they put in it after I've been there numerous times and had the correct way.

I used to genuinely love working at Robeks--it was such a positive environment with amazing guests…read moreand great coworkers. Unfortunately, since the new ownership took over, things just haven't been the same. Staff morale has dropped, customer satisfaction is declining, and management decisions have been frustrating and confusing--at one point, a Queen of All Greens smoothie was somehow made pink. That's just one example, but it reflects a bigger issue. It's disappointing, because I truly enjoyed being a part of the team. But due to the ongoing decline in quality and poor management, I've made the difficult decision to resign. I honestly didn't want to leave, but I know it's the right choice. Hopefully this can all get fixed and i can go back.

So far this is the best, the best smoothie Cafe I have ever experienced This is my new favorite!…read moreGreat service many delicious flavors and the prices are not bad.

Hours are incorrect. Doesn't open until about 8am mon-thurs. Call before you show up.read more

The Cinnamon Toast Crunch shake was awesome! Try and stop and grab a shake on my way out every…read morechance I get!

Clean ingredients and good food. I had the burger with the egg and it was delicious. Very nice…read morestaff as well. Would highly recommend trying this place out!

This place deserves so much love. It is one of the most welcoming and wholesome cafes I have…read morevisited in a while. The moment you walk in you feel this calm, cozy energy with the fireplace going, comfortable seating, warm lighting, and the sweetest decor touches that make it feel like someone truly cares about the space. There is even a kids corner that is adorable and so thoughtfully set up, which makes this an easy spot for families to relax and enjoy their time. I ordered the black bean and avocado quesadilla and loved that it was vegan. The flavor was great and it tasted fresh and nourishing, which is exactly what I look for when I am on the road and want something healthy. I also had a juice and it was crisp, bright, and refreshing. They clearly put intention into their ingredients because everything tasted real and clean. The staff is kind, patient, and very genuine. They take the time to explain the menu and they make you feel like you are part of the community even if you are just passing through. The whole place looks spotless from the kitchen area to the tables, which adds to the comfort of eating here. The menu has so many choices whether you want breakfast all day, bowls, smoothies, shakes, tacos, pizzas made with cauliflower crust, or their cold pressed juices. They even have a big variety of drinks including their lotus energy drinks and their beautiful smoothies. The kids menu is also thoughtful and healthy which is rare to find. This cafe is the type of business you want to see succeed. It brings something special to the area and you can tell they work hard and care about what they serve. I definitely want to come back again and hope more people discover this little gem so it can continue to thrive.

This was our first visit. They offer smoothies and food items. We were greeted right way by a very…read morenice and professional young man. He asked us if it was our first time there and that made us feel more comfortable as we didn't know the menu. He asked us what we were looking for and we said something to eat. He explained two of his favorite food items and my wife and I chose one of his recommendations. It was the Everything Avocado Toast. It was simple and tasty. Avocado and Tomato sprinkled with a blend of Everything Seasoning. I think some oil too? It was very good. We did add some of our own sauce at home but we were very satisfied. The only thing we didn't like is that the bread was not toasted. The atmosphere, cleanliness and layout of the establishment are excellent. The owner or employees were professional and very friendly. We will be returning soon!

Nice fresh juice, smoothie spot and the Orland Park area. The parking and entrance is kind of…read moretricky. You can only enter the location from one side of the street. I was greeted right away upon entry and order taken immediately. The place was very clean and offered aesthetics there's lots of signage for you to figure out their options, there was very limited options for the smoothie bowls but very many options for smoothies and juices. I ordered the açai tropical mango bowl. It was just OK maybe I'll go back and try something else. Specifically a smoothie if you're in the area definitely try them out.

My favorite juice available in Peoria! I love that they don't taste overly sweet and that each…read moredrink is designed with a different health benefit in mind. Plus this is the only place I know of in town where you can make an appointment for infared sauna.

This is a very nice juice place. It was a little difficult for me to find in the larger area of…read moreshops but once found it was great. I bought a few items. The shop is beautiful, neat and clean. There is also a good amount of parking available. I was under the impression that the juices were made infront of you but that is not the case; juices are sold premade and ready to go. It was my first time here so I bought a few of the "shots" and a few juice items. The quality of the juice is very good. I was told if you purchase more than 3 of an item you should call ahead to reserve them. Size wise I felt both the shot items and the juice bottles could have been a bit larger for the price but it was ok. They also have things like bone broth a vegetarian broth and other items. For my first go, I think it was very good. It's pricy but I think that is to be expected for the quality, my advice is it's a little overwhelming and so just look over the menu online and know things are seasonal so not available all the time even if listed on the menu. And you can't taste anything so just go for it

Absolutely love Awaken! The drink selection has a nice variety. I really enjoy the flavor of their…read moreespresso, as well as the different flavored lattes. The add-ins don't overpower the coffee taste. The pricing is pretty on par with similar shops. I also can't leave without an açaí smoothie bowl. They're perfect every time! The staff are always friendly and helpful. The only slightly negative thing I can note is sometimes the wait has been a bit long, but it's always well worth it. This would be a great place to study or do remote work, as the interior has ample seating space. They always have relaxing music playing as well! I really can't say enough good things about this place. If you think Starbucks has good coffee, you really need to visit Awaken so they can open your eyes!

This is a new business that serves fantastic, healthy beverages, as well as lighter fare…read more It comes from Joe Van Gogh in one second out of 1200 contestants in a national taste test! I started my visit with a nebula nectar: dragon, fruit, strawberry hibiscus tea with a little bit of soda and coconut, and it was fantastic. Something a little more get up and go so I ordered the cappuccino and this is what it looks like: