Melrose Squeeze is my go-to stop every time I'm thrifting on Melrose. Whether I need a smoothie to…read morecool down or a quick healthy snack between shops, this is always my first choice. You can genuinely taste the difference here because everything is made fresh to order with real ingredients. None of the artificial, overly sweet stuff you get at chain smoothie places. I love that they don't add sugar, so the natural flavors of the fruit actually shine through. Every smoothie I've had has been consistently delicious. The owner is also one of the sweetest people you'll meet. He's been running this little shop for years, and you can tell how much love and care goes into everything they make. It's the kind of small family-owned business that makes Melrose feel special, and I always leave happier than when I walked in. If you're shopping on Melrose, skip the big chains and stop here instead. Great smoothies, fresh ingredients, kind people, and supporting a local mom-and-pop business is always a win. I recommend this place to everyone!

Melrose Squeeze absolutely exceeded expectations…read more We stopped in after a morning out in Los Angeles hiking Runyon Canyon and were blown away. The smoothies were some of the best I've had in LA -- incredibly fresh, balanced, and flavorful. We tried the Tony Special, the Melrose Special, and the Coconut Cardamom, and each one was fantastic in its own way. What made the experience even better was the service. Vahe, the owner, was incredibly welcoming and attentive. He made us feel right at home and clearly takes pride in what he serves, giving us a few free samples of his favorite items! We also had wheatgrass shots for our friend Nando's mother, who is visiting Los Angeles from Portugal for the first time -- and it was such a fun, memorable experience for her. Fresh ingredients, amazing smoothies, and exceptional hospitality. We'll absolutely be back.

My daughter and I wanted to explore Silver Lake this weekend, and we stopped by Roots & Rye. We had…read moresuch a great experience! The customer service was amazing, and the 2 young lady's who helped us were very kind and helpful. I wasn't sure what to get, and she recommended the Blue Magic smoothie. I wanted something fresh and fruity, so she suggested adding strawberries, and it was the perfect choice! I love that they offer unlimited toppings definitely a steal! My daughter ended up getting a bowl, which was perfectly presented my total came out to $21 before tip. Parking wasn't too difficult either since they have a parking lot, which was a huge plus. The ambiance was beautiful and made the whole experience feel so welcoming. Thank you, Roots & Rye, for making my daughter's experience so special! We'll definitely be back.

Acai bowls!! The $12 small build your own açaí bowl with…read moreblue majik is so good!! Logistics: -free, private parking lot -cc only -friendly customer service

The smoothies are the best , I personally love the cocoa cream smoothie . The service is amazing,…read morethe owner and workers are so friendly. The place is clean and has a great vibe . I recommend this to everyone. I have been there many times and it never fails to make my stomach happy

The team serves up some unique smoothies, elixirs and shots, all organic and creative combinations…read morethat I've never tried before at any other healthy juice/smoothie store in LA. Their energy bars that are made in house have some great flavors with very healthy organic ingredients! By far the best juice stop shop all in one location that I've been to in LA so far. If you're in Burbank, you gotta try the spot!

Absolutely gutted that this place is closing! 1000% the best…read moreAcai spot I've ever had. They have so many different choices of unlimited toppings and everything feels so fresh and home made. Perfect creamy acai to crunch ratio, fresh cut fruits, and delicious chia pudding pudding. I stumbled upon this place 2 years ago visiting a friend in WeHo and then brought my partner here and she instantly fell in love. We used to drive from TORRANCE and now Sherman Oaks for this place. It's our go to pick me up. So so sad this place is closing !

A very solid acai spot and love the affordable prices and unlimited toppings. The employee answered…read moreour questions and the low sugar acai also caught my eye. Inside there's a decent amount of seating and very ideal to work or relax at. I went ahead and got the Pineapple which has coconut and mango, it was unique and I loved the sweetness. I also got acai which was pretty good too. I would say it's a must try but for me personally, I wouldn't say it lived up to the almost perfect reviews.

Was craving some late-night boba and was glad 3CAT was open! I tried the Mochi Barley Burst (less…read moresweet), and it was so yummy. It's a black milk tea with soft mochi topping and a barley popping boba, which make for such a fun texture! I love anything mochi, so this drink was perfect! You order at one of the kiosks, and service is pretty fast. There's limited seating, but it feels more like a grab-and-go boba spot. There's also a parking lot attached to the plaza, which is convenient, although it seems like it can get pretty busy during peak hours.

Boba Upgraded! The Mochi Barley Burst Is an Absolute Must-Try…read more 3CAT Handcrafted Beverage has become one of my new favorite boba spots! This is a tea-forward spot that makes all ingredients and toppings fresh from scratch daily. Their most well-known unique topping is the barley popping boba. They use a real-chewy highland barley grain that gives off a nutty, earthy and milkdly sweet pop that makes for a unique texture. The fan-favorite drink is the Mochi Barley Burst which pairs a floral black milk tea with the popping barley and fresh handcrafted mochi. The tea does not have any artificial syrups and uses an organic milk with a bold tea base. The handcrafted mochi is super fun to have with the popping barley because it is pillowy and velvety. Make sure to mix it well together, so you can enjoy the whole drink for all its features. I like the ambiance of the shop. It's a smaller shop with some seating area. You order your drink at the self-service station. There's quite a few staff working to make the drinks, so we got our drinks in less than 10 minutes. I adore 3CAT and I would highly recommend visiting if you haven't already!

Huge portions. Usually I go to acai places and its like a tiny lil bowl or I feel like I can only…read moreget one fruit. This place gives you the motherload. Fantastic value. Inside is a casual and comfortable atmosphere. Staff are very friendly. Parking is kind of a pain, but its Koreatown so that's expected. At least they have free parking if you can snag a spot! If you get stressed out by parking, just park at the H-Mart across the street. Its easier sometimes.

Ubatuba Açaí was the bomb. Finding an açaí spot that delivers late at night on Uber Eats or…read moreDoorDash felt rare, so I was already impressed before I even tried it. The bowl came with fresh fruit, and I got mine topped with bananas, strawberries, and kiwis. Everything tasted fresh, and I loved the bowl so much that I had to pull up in person. Next time, I'm definitely bringing my pro hoppers with me because this is about to be our post-workout go-to. If you're looking for something fresh, flavorful, and healthy, Ubatuba Açaí is the move. Service and ambiance was great in person!!

I love the Kreation Highland location. It's become my neighborhood spot for coffee and smoothies,…read moreand easily my favorite out of all the Kreation locations I've visited (I've been to about five). What really sets this location apart is the team. They're incredibly consistent, friendly, and genuinely care about the customer experience. I come here almost every day, and I'm always greeted by name and treated like family. You can tell everyone works hard to keep the quality and service consistent, and it never goes unnoticed. Great drinks are one thing, but the people are what keep me coming back. Highly recommend this location and taking a breather on their chill patio. Love you guys! 5 STARS!

Kreation Organic - Hollywood…read more Just might be my favorite location of all time. From the artistic design of the outside overlooking Highland & Fountain Avenue(s). To the lush greenery of their outdoor patio that is family friendly, spacious and very pet friendly. This location thrives with a great layout, small market you can shop and self check out at with their touch screen kiosk, even with a personal scanner. Daily self serve sample area of great juices and creations at Kreation. I've been passing by for a few years, but finally gave myself time to stop in and enjoy. The K.O. Crew who helped me were above and beyond personable. They felt like friends I'd reconnected with and absolutely made me want to keep venturing in. I had the Green Dream smoothie, made with almond mylk, green apple, banana, kale and parsley. It's one of their many vegan by default blends. Most made with almond milk, some with added yogurt organic whole milk. Their Awake, Chocolate Lovers, Majoon, Mollie's Post Work Out, Pink Power, Yellow Diamond, Mudder|Earth, Cinna/Mud Kruch (made with Oat Milk) and the Orange Sunrise (which I sometimes get at other locations) are amongst the many dairy free signature smooths. Great Transform Smoothies, Tonics Signature Juices, Amazebowls (aka healthy bowls) and KYO/Kreate Your Own options not to mention Coffees, Bagels, Avocado Toasts, Supershots, Meal Programs, Cleanse Kits... The list goes on! Love all the grab and go meals like their Holy Hummus Wrap, Vegan Basil Tomato Bisque, Guilt and Gluten Free Carrot Cake and so many others. Pup friendly treat and toys available as well as aluminium water bottles for purchase and a bottle deposit service. Parking in the lot, but never really filled or full. I think a lot of people walk over and keep it local for the most part of park off Fountain to avoid traffic. Super walkable from Highland/Hollywood Station with several connection options for city transit in all directions including an abundance of various Lome scooters and motorbikes with others. Open 7 AM until 7 PM every day.

Awesome option for those who are more strict organic eaters with plenty of delicious options for…read moreveggies and vegans. Kenneth was super kind as soon as I walked in and explained everything. I enjoyed the vegan breakfast burrito which was hearty and the chimichurri was a great touch. Restaurant is chill, plenty of seating and cool enough for the hot days. It's hard to find quality organic coffee and smoothies and this is worth the extra couple of bucks to take care of yourself and eat healthy. Will definitely be back!

I am just now getting to write this review. I came in for a pick up order on June 26th. They don't…read moreknow this but I was acting as a caretaker that day so picking up food for someone who just got out of surgery. Being a caretaker, even if for 2 days, is draining. So to encounter what I did in the midst of that was disheartening. Basically, I came in and was not greeted at all. I waited. I waited. Then, I moved closer to where the barista was working. Still nothing. Then, a man comes in and the same barista greets him. Turns out the man was picking up an order. Same as me. But he was likely with Uber Eats or Door Dash. After he took care of that man...mind you greeted, got his order and bid him ado...he still didn't attend to me. So, I finally greet him: Hi, how are you doing? I'm here to pick up a to-go order. The name is... He turns to go check and may have said something minimal. I can't remember. I do remember he never made eye contact. He must've said it's coming or something. I go back towards the front to wait. Another man enters, who is greeted by a different employee. Kindly. Takes care of the guy and even says have a good day. That same, second man brings me my to-go order. Doesn't say have a good day. I mean it's not like it's not possible, right. Don't gaslight me. I just 2 different people treat 2 different people better than I was. I check my bag and ask for utensils. He gets them. That's it. I decide to call after I left. Mind you parking stinks around this area. I would never think to come here to struggle and pay for parking and deal with bad customer service and food that is mid at best. The manager, a lady, wasn't much better. She apparently was sitting in the store and remembered me and the color I was wearing. She's basically like I saw you. I don't know what happened. I'll have to check with my staff because we don't discriminate. Mind you, ai didn't mention race. Was it because I was black? Perhaps because I was a woman? I will never know. What I do know is I was treated differently real time. Looked past. Given a lower level of priority and reception. But I'm puzzled that if this manager saw 3 very different interactions, why didn't she intervene. People have built in biased whether they are aware of it or not. And there is a difference between intent and impact. I did not feel seen. I did not feel empathy. She offered a free drink. She apologized. But it didn't feel heartfelt or sincere. You know how when you can tell when they are genuinely disappointed and want to really make it right. I told her that I didn't even live in the area and wasn't thrilled about returning. I won't return. And as I said the coffee and food was mid. Do better.

Awesome experience every time I come in. Such a rad place,…read moreatmosphere is great and the service is even better. Every barista is super helpful, knowledgeable and just cool people. Drinks are great and are perfectly made. Honestly top 3 coffee spots of all time.

Beautiful coffee shop nestled in ... you guessed it ! A neighborhood…read more Summer menu caught my eye and I can't wait to go back for a regular drink. Small and "large" which is a regular 16oz. So smaller (12oz)and small. Average service but I loved the vibes and offerings.

The cod. The cauliflower. The Coconut Cloud. Hit all the hits and they're all hittin' high for…read morelunch. The walk from The Grove is not far and, in classic LA form, also not easy or all that enjoyable.

I tried the Blue Coconut Cloud Smoothie and honestly I was impressed. It was so good, and healthy…read moretoo. The service is great as well, they're not rude if you pay with EBT like they are at Whole Foods. This particular location is definitely where you want to go if you want to be seen. It's down the street from The Grove for an added bonus so you're bound to bump into an influencer on any given day. And you can tell even if you're old like me because they stay camera ready. Like I never seen people so done up to get a smoothie from the grocery store but then again.....this is LA