The smoothies here are phenomenal. The berry blast one was tremendously good. You get to choose to…read moreadd collagen or protein but we were out of collagen that day. The storefront isn't from the outside of the building but upstairs right after the escalators in the building on the corner of the intersection.

Delicious Açai bowl at Purpel!…read more Açai, Granola, Blueberries & Strawberries Açai, Condensed Milk, Coconut Chai & Strawberries Bowls were delicious and very filling! Highly recommend if you are looking for. delicious treat and it's so healthy!

Tucked away in union station is the cutest little açaí bowl shop ever - and with friendly service…read moreand fresh ingredients, it's a great option to add a healthy and tasty treat to your day. And don't even get me started on the cute decor options! The door stop alone made me smile.

I was in the area and came here on a whim. We were greeted upon entry and the staff member helping…read moreus made great recommendations. We went with the Tropical Recovery and Brain Food smoothies I'd definitely visit again if I were in the area.

I have orderd VJ for delivery over 100 times. I realize that this is for a specific location, but I…read morewill write a review of everything. Tropical Recovery and Brain Food are def the best smoothies at the retail locations. They have OJ 1l for a great price -- the best in Toronto. Their Chaga apple cider is also excellent, as is their Fireball. I love their Turmeric Sunshine juice, and all their bottled fruit juices. The green juices -- here's my issue. They put kale into almost all of them. Kale is high in thallium. I was drinking one of their green juices before getting serum thallium tested at WCH (your family doc can't do this test). My blood was high very in thallium both times and both times I had just had a VJ green juice. The doctor asked if I ate kale and said I should cut down. I do NOT eat kale, and VJ juices are/were my only source. Please add dandelion, more cucumber, celery! The kale is obviously not safe even in tiny amounts. I refuse to drink any juice with kale anymore, so I have been buying it elsewhere with dandelion as the main leafy green. Sometimes they make a lot of errors on your order, but they always fix them -- it's just time-consuming. I love this place, just please ditch the kale! I know it's a cheap green source, but it is NOT healthy.

Steve is an encyclopedia of knowledge. Ask anything regarding improving your health - he's happy to…read moreshare. And then there are all the organic, delicious smoothies and snacks, catered to your body's needs. Friendly service and great ambiance for a small space. Not cheap, but neither are the ingredients used.

Great service and very knowledgeable owner who will customize and make recommendations based on…read moreyour need!

Tip: Sign up for a Big Carrot rewards card. It's free. You earn points towards a discount off your…read morefuture bill at either of its two locations. After spending an afternoon with friends last Sunday, I decided to check out this The Big Carrot store. The first store still exists on the Danforth, which I enjoy frequenting when I'm in the neighbourhood. This location is the second one situated in the Beaches, which is where I grew up. I attended high school a few blocks away from this store. Back in the day, the southeast corner of Southwood Drive and Kingston Road had a donut shop called Dip 'n Sip. I would cut through the parking lot to head southbound on Southwood to head home. This donut shop was a hangout for bikers and students from my high school. It wasn't my thing, but it's weird that I couldn't cut through the parking lot. A six-story condo building occupies this corner, with this The Big Carrot on the main floor. My concern has always been where to park if you wanted to visit this store. I followed a sign that led me to underground parking in a laneway behind the building. Nice! I like that there's an automatic garage door. It keeps your car cool in the summertime and free of precipitation outside. I went through the door leading to the elevator. You can grab a cart before you head upstairs. I didn't know whether I needed a ton of groceries, so I simply went up the elevator to the main floor. I then walked through the door. The Big Carrot is the local version of Whole Foods Market. You can find everything from coffee beans with a grinder, to individual portions of a steak in the meat section. I loved looking at grab-and-go meals. The chicken pot pie looked so good. I was tempted to get one, but I had made a lot of food at home. Next time! I find this place fancy when you get the rotisserie chicken section and it has herbes de provence all over each whole chicken. Wow! I like frequenting grocery stores. They open my eyes and tastebuds. Lemony hummus? Sounds great! Organic red watermelon chunks? They were such a glowing red that it stopped me in my tracks. The produce looked exceptionally fresh. I was a happy camper looking at healthy basil plants. I nearly bought one! This place has food that caters to various dietary needs. I saw gluten-free wraps and Daiya cheeze, for instance. There's a smoothie bar. It was busy with a couple of folks in line waiting for their smoothies. I saw hair dyes with natural ingredients. I also saw face wash, cleaners, and more. This store carries the Andalou line of lotions, toners, and more that I like. The drinks section is incredible. I saw raspberry mojitos in a four-pack of cans that looked appealing. If you don't want to commit to a pack of drinks, you can get individual ones that are nicely chilled in the fridge. This place has comparable prices on individual cans of Zevia. A can goes for $1.69, which is the same price at Whole Foods. I picked up a can of Zevia root beer and a can of Crazy D's cherry cola. I headed to the checkout area. The woman who cashed me out was nice. She asked me if I had a rewards card. I didn't. She got me one and said that I simply needed to sign up for a free online account to activate it. Cool! I paid with a credit card. I tapped and was good. I thanked her and headed to the elevator to get to my car. I had the cherry cola as I headed home. I wasn't crazy about this Crazy D's flavour. It's a prebiotic cola. I don't mind it. It simply didn't taste like cherries, likely because it had lime and lemon mixed in. It tasted more like a subtle, watery fruit punch. I love Zevia root beer, which made up for the horrible cherry cola. It was creamy and tasted like good root beer, but without the sugar. I enjoyed my visit to this grocery store at long last. I hope to drop by more often when I'm in the neighbourhood, now that I know where to park! (206)

I was especially disappointed to see this at a store that promotes itself as a destination for…read morehealthy, organic, sustainable, and trustworthy products. The product had a newer packed-date label placed over an older one. After peeling the top sticker back, I found an earlier date underneath (photos attached). For a market that emphasizes transparency and quality, this felt misleading and damaged my trust as a customer. I understand mistakes can happen, but food labeling should be clear and honest. I hope this practice is reviewed more carefully going forward.

Pretty expansive menu with drinks that have a bit more unique ingredients, are a bit pricier, and…read moregenerally less sweet than the standard juice bar. Got the chaga spice latte which had a strong turmeric kick, and the solar power smoothie which had a pleasingly strong chocolate taste. Generally enjoyed both.

I've always wanted to try Refresh, but never had the opportunity to have it until today, when I was…read moremaking a stroll through Downtown Guelph. They use the highest quality organic fruits and vegetables and are most famous for their cold-pressed juices. Instead of getting a cold-pressed juice, I decided to get one of their açai bowls. Here's my rundown: Food There were three açai bowls to choose from - classic, beauty, and soul. I got the beauty açai bowl which had the açai, avocado, coconut oil, and almond milk blend topped with bananas, granola, coconut flakes and fresh strawberries. The açai blend was smooth and rich in flavour while the fresh fruit and oats made for great flavours and textures. It was a very refreshing treat to get and had the perfect balance between all ingredients. Atmosphere Can't really comment on the atmosphere here because the store is quite small and has minimal seating. There were about 4 high chairs to sit but it's more meant to be used while you're waiting for your drinks or bowls. It's small like most downtown cafés and this place is more so for those grab and go type of people. Service Service was really friendly and the employee was helpful in helping me make a decision about the type of bowl to get. No complaints here; they were really inviting and patient with my indecisiveness. Price I paid $10 for the açai bowl! A little pricy but you're paying for quality organic food here so it's worth every dollar. Verdict Refresh is indeed a refreshing experience has they use only the finest organic fruits to make their products. I'm excited to return here to try their juices and other açai bowls. Definitely worth a try if you're roaming around downtown Guelph. A well-deserved 5/5 experience!

Wonderfully refreshing bowls! I went back immediately the next day for another bowl. Smoothies are…read moregreat as well.

Venue 4/5 Easy to…read moreaccess, right off Yonge Street. One stop north of Wellesley. It's a grab and go place. Service 5/5 Wide variety of drink, fair pricing too, local business. Owner gave great recommendations. There were multiple sizes to choose from 16oz, 20, 24. Food 4/5 Drinks were amazing - Salted Caramel - Green Smoothie w Protein - Apple Cinnamon Ingredients and smoothie prepared on demand.

Great staff And very fond of the strawberry mango smoothie…read moreBeen twice this week :) :)

Oscar Coffee & Espresso Bar has a nice set up. Love those sofa like booth at the back. Chilling at…read morethe back just feel like lounging at a friend's house. On a Sunny Spring Sunday afternoon, Oscar was busy but the line moved fast. My Cappuccino has really nice milk froth, smooth and silky. I should have ordered a double shot of espresso as it is just too mellow for my liking. I would definitely be back to Oscar when I am in the neighbourhood.

It's been a while since I've said I've found a great coffee spot. I got an Almond latte…read more.. Couldn't wait... And it is awesome!! It's a nice to be close to the Queen East terminus for the streetcar.