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.

Justin Bratter is the new owner of the Health is Wealth Juice Bar in the West Hartford area…read more Justin grew up in West Hartford area and is enjoying serving his community and surrounding towns as a small business owner. It's always been a dream of his and he's giving it his all. The grand opening was back in April and has been doing great business. This smoothie and juice bar serves a wide variety of smoothies, açaí bowls, sea moss, juice refreshers, wellness shots and energy and detox drinks. We tried the banana mania meal supplement drink and it was very delicious and tasty. He has a good selection of different items on his menu to choose from. He uses all fresh ingredients and serves with a smile. If you're in the area stop by and support this small business owner as you won't be disappointed.

Health Is Wealth has a great variety of different healthy drinks as well as açaí bowls and energy…read moreshots. You can also create your own drink with the many different options available. A great place to visit and get your energy going!

this place is an absolute must try! i came here specifically for their fall menu special - the…read morecaramel apple power bowl and it screams fall! it was piled high with apples, caramel, cinnamon, walnuts, almond butter and more! the base was a mix of apples, cinnamon, and bananas, i absolutely loved it! i also got an acai bowl and i love the fact that they give an extra scoop of acai on top. i also wanted something savory and got the southwest Caesar salad and i loveeed the cotjia caesar dressing, it was so different! its slightly pricey but the quality and quantity is worth it.

I got the açaí bowl with strawberries, coconut, and almost butter (it comes with granola) and…read morereally liked it. It was a perfect ratio of toppings to açaí. And I like it more than playa bowls because the granola is plain :) Fun vibe inside!

I've been grabbing lunch from Juiced Up for a while. I love that they're relatively affordable,…read moreaccessible, and everything is so good and fresh. The vibes are always right from the staff and they're pretty conversational if they have the time. They have a counter towards the window if you can't resist a bite before you head out, but they're pretty much take out. Parking is tough so it's right on Asylum but people tend to just double park and run in. I really like their grilled salmon stir-fry! As a heads up, there's no rice but the broccoli and cauliflower are sautéed well in a sauce that tastes like Cole slaw. The salmon is crispy without the dryness and perfectly seasoned. The rainforest smoothie is a little taste of the tropics with mango, pineapple, and watermelon. The large is more than enough.

In my search of improved health, I stopped here on my break…read more I walked in and I was instantly greeted by 3 friendly people behind the counter. Having never visited, they provided recommendations and samples. I decided to make a banana, cucumber, pineapple, mango, and spirulina juice. It was a short wait but still worth it! The juice was phenomenal! Fruity, acidic, and in a shade of green that makes people question if you're an alien. Overall, a highly underrated place! Great juice, greater staff, and definitely an enjoyable experience!

Box Mineiro is a Brazilian restaurant chain that is spreading to the US, and I believe this…read moreHartford Parkville location is CT's first. They specialize in the cuisine of the Minas Gerais region of Brazil. The menu seems to be small (four entrees when I visited), and the choices rotate. I assume that's to keep these family style meals fresh. When I visited the focus was on meat and rice dishes. They come in medium or large collapsible boxes. I ordered the Arroz Carreteiro, which was a stew flavored rice with beef, pork sausage and bacon. The rice was savory, and had good texture, flavor and color. There was a generous amount of meat, and the flavors were punctuated by fresh herbs and acidic, slightly spicy red pimento peppers. They a have a machine that fresh squeezes orange juice. The juice was terrific. I also ordered passionfruit mousse, which was absolutely delicious. Service was friendly and helpful. Box Mineiro has a number of tables and counter seating for dine in. Nothing fancy, but the branding is fun. The cool boxes they serve the entrees in, make the entrees very transportable as well. Box Mineiro is worth checking out for sure. 4.25 Stars

this place is amazing. And the food and boxing are amazing! I would like mention the service, the…read moreworkers are so nice, and they give me the food in a swift! The ambience gives off a nice atmosphere, it's completely comfy. Thank you box mineiro ! Or obrigado ;)

Fusion Health Juice Bar located on New Britain Avenue has been in business since 2022. I didn't…read moreknow they existed until recently and i had the opportunity to stop by on a very nice day like today. They serve natural fusions consisting of fruits, veggies and more. I've been told they are relatively busy and I lucked out when no one is there. It was pretty quiet and I was able to chill until I got our orders. From my receipt, it said I was served by Garfield. Thank you so much for your service today! Our smoothies are delicious to the point that my son didn't want to give mine back! We had smoothies in variations of Strawberry Banana, Berry Berry and Piña Colada. Their sizes vary from XS at $7.25 to XL at $13.75. Love it! Love it! Thank you!

Fresh made with fresh ingredients. Absolutely delicious! And the service is excellent. Very…read morefriendly. Patiently answered my many questions as I have a lot of dietary restrictions. Great vibe and energy from the employees. Nothing but love in this place! I highly recommend as a healthy stop for healthy choice on the go. Great prices as well!

Boba tea makes my world go round and round…read more King Fu Tea was founded in 2010, in Queens, NY. There are over 350 franchised stores in the U.S. Their process is, picking the most quality tea leaves, brewing it at the correct temperature, and steeping it for the right amount of time. The tea leaves are from Taiwan and it's brewed every 3 hours; the boba is cooked every 2 hours. The strawberry lemonade and orange green tea are made from freshly squeezed juices. On this visit at the WeHa location, I was walking by and had to pop in. I ordered the small milk tea with grass jelly and normal sweetness. I loved everything about the drink. They had so many flavors to choose from, I was having analysis paralysis. There were signs to download the Kung Fu Tea app for discounts. There were plenty of seating and the place looked clean. The customer service was good. I look forward to going back to try out their other menu items.

Fun fact, whenever I get my hair done in the area, I visit kung fu as a Takeaway treat on my way…read moreback home. I tried several of their bubble teas and I think I've perfected my order. I usually opt between some sort of Matcha or green tea of sorts, but I absolutely love their Boba and nata jelly. But my absolute favorite is the milk cap - it's a must for me.. that salty sweet combo is everything. If you are a fan of that savory combo, I highly recommend you give it a try.

I love tea break! Virtually every time I go to West Hartford I have to swing by this place. I used…read moreto be a pearl tea addict when I lived in the Bay Area. Thank God this place exists for people like me. One time I went outside and spilled my tea by mistake, and when I came back in to get napkins, they gave me two new teas free of charge. They are awesome human beings. I also love that they have really weird flavors like lemon citrus with sour plum and taro and all the good stuff

I'm a bit of a boba tea snob and I hail from South Florida, I'm just here visiting the area. I…read moredidn't expect much from Hartford, CT. I like my boba to be actual tea plus milk and the only sweetness added comes from the boba. So, I was really grateful when I asked about swapping out the powdered milk for liquid milk. They swapped to lactaid, which is my preferred milk for milk tea. They also allowed me to adjust the sweetness and the ice level. I was still skeptical, given the unassuming store front. But they mixed real, actual, brewed tea with the lactaid. Their boba was the perfect size and consistency. I tried their black and jasmine teas and both were perfectly brewed. You'd be surprised at how often people get the jasmine tea wrong, but these guys checked all the boxes. Keep on being your authentic selves, guys!