I was in the area picking up something and decided to order Coco. I got the brown sugar milk tea…read morewith tapioca in regular size. I usually ordered it with no sugar since it already has brown sugar in it. The drink tasted great and certainly fulfilled my bubble tea craving.

My friend and I stumbled across this place after dinner nearby. Although I live in the area and…read moredrive past here often, I had no idea when they opened. Although it was a cold night, we just had to try their offerings. Our order was placed online through my friend's mobile phone and was ready within minutes. We even got to choose our level of sweetness and our drinks turned out perfect! This place is obviously new, with a sleek modern design that kinda refreshes this aging plaza. Seating is set up for casual conversations. Overall, it's a refreshing addition to the neighbourhood.

Delicious, healthy smoothies and Judy the owner was so kind and knowledgeable. 10/10 recommend!read more

I love a refreshing juice or smoothie, even in the winter. Right now they have a deal where if you…read morebuy a $25 gift card, you get a free smoothie! That's really not bad considering the regular sized ones can be around $7. The cashier let me know I could use the gift card right away to pay for my other purchases too so it wound up being super convenient. They tend to have pretty cool seasonal concoctions. Right now they have a gingerbread smoothie for the holidays. During the fall they had a pumpkin spice smoothie! My go-to is always the mango hurricane. It can be a bit sweet because of the guava but it's a nice treat.

I would come back here just get a smoothie made by Zena. She was absolutely amazing. I originally…read moregot the Breezy Banana, but found it too sweet for me. I went back to get another one, and when Zena helped me again, I peppered Zena with questions to get the smoothie I wanted. Not only was she super patient with all my questions (trust me, I had a lot), but she also made recommendations and explained what kind of substitutions I could make. She was not frustrated at all with my indecision, and remained super upbeat even when I changed my mind. I finally decided on the Mind over Matcha. Zena really wanted to make sure I liked the second smoothie, and showed me the smoothie three times and made sure I liked the taste before she let me go. When I thanked her, she said, "Come back any time--I'd love to make a smoothie for you!" How fantastic is she? And the smoothie was perfect. I wish I lived in the area. I'd totally go to this location all the time.

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.

3.5 stars - discovered this cafe on my way to Brooklin library and enjoyed a latte and a smoothie…read morethere. They make their coffee with Balzac beans and while I love Balzac's, I found the latte underwhelming and expensive. It was just not pulled properly. The smoothie was pretty good. It has a nice vibe and is small and cozy, suitable for a quick bite but I would say not for large groups to gather or for one to stay and study there. They also have a few baked goods like cookies but no sandwiches or hearty items when I went. Wished they had more to eat. Might visit again and try their frozen yogurt.

We tried several times to go here but their hours were a bit inconvenient. We had seen it in…read morepassing & didn't know what they served. I tried a strawberry matcha cold tea...."not my cup of tea" ended up I threw it out. The space to sit in is very limited. Unfortunately we went when a group of school kids were gathered. We were there to sit, linger, sip our beverages, talk & catch up on emails etc. We had trouble hearing each other as the kids were very loud & animated. We tried their vegan soft serve yogurt, had excellent toppings with fresh fruit, ok but not great. Bottom line, great place if you are into vegan, different taste experiences but sorry, not for us.

Healthy choice for a snack. The prices are fair, and the chia pudding is pretty good.read more

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!

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.