love coming to fresh monkey, especially after a nice hike…read more this time we got a puppy shake and the almond coco loco. it was very good milk, vanilla protein, nutella, coconut-oil, almonds, coconut shreds, sugar-free chocolate drizzle topped with unsweetened coconut shreds

Awesome healthy shakes here! They Taste So fresh. Any shake here is delicious! Oh and you Can't…read moreforget to grab money balls if you stop in. They are the perfect chocolate treat. Staff was friendly and helpful. Prices are fair.

This week has been particularly difficult on a personal level. I decided to take a drive on this…read moresummer like afternoon to Cafe Bela Vida in Avon. I'm pretty familiar Avon but Bela Vida is located away from all the other attractions, right next to a small fitness club. Bela Vida is such a beautiful space, there's positive words right outside the door. The beautiful plants all over the space made me want to stay. The natural materials made this place comfortable and relaxing. The menu of teas and protein shakes is the size of the whole wall. I decided to go with the Dirt Cake Lean & Fit Shake. I got mine in a medium size, which was a pretty generous size, and I realized I could have gone with a small. This was pretty chocolatey, but I could tell there was protein powder as the base. Well I knew what I was getting, so I wasn't so let down by the after taste. I will say this was my breakfast and lunch today. It was very filling and decently tasty. What I enjoyed a lot more than the shake it's self, is the space and the environment. It is a great space to be alone or with friends. I enjoyed reading parts of the book The Astrology of You and Me, they had on the little table. And the background music was a great counterpart. I plan to return here in the future and try something else.

Was out and about with the girlfriend and was looking for a place to have a bit of a snack. Found a…read moresmoothie snack not too far away from a coffee shop we decided to try. Place is very open, a single waist high counter and blenders. Ladies are friendly and knowledgeable in all the different boosted teas they offer. Not a tea person, so I opted for a protein shake. The tea was strong, tart but the fruit flavors were not strong enough to step on the green tea flavor. The protein shake was grainy but had a good flavor. Creamy, cold, and thick. They do topping as well but I opted against adding it. Price is on par for a shake place. They also have oat balls and other misc snacks. It's a pretty decent shake, and a very good tea place. A good option for tea if you're in the area.

Popped in before going for a drive with my girlfriend. I had a pistachio smoothy which I couldn't…read moreput down and finished in five minutes, so definitely defeated the purpose of having a beverage to cruise around. Girlfriend bought a peanut butter one with a bunch of add ons to it. She pops in more regularly than I do and that's typically her go to. I personally will not go out of my way to go to smoothie spots but if I am craving one that I cannot make at home I know this is just minutes away.

Good waffle, okay shakes, great owner…read more Came here on a whim, looking for a protein shake place to try. Saw they had protein waffles, and had to make the trek. Going in, it's very reminiscent of a Herbalife shop. They are not affiliated with Herbalife though, which is very much appreciated. Their menu is also very similar to Herbalife, with energy teas and protein shakes. But it looks like they cut ties with the brand and are doing stuff on their own. The menu was a little strange, they offered holiday shakes on their menu but you couldn't order them. We got a red velvet shake and the girlfriend got a custom smoothie. I got a waffle, and she got an avocado toast. Food came out in a reasonable amount of time. Took pics and dug in. The waffle was good. A little dense and heavy on the stomach, but you want a breakfast to be hearty to last throughout the day. The red velvet shake was watery, the red velvet extract was a little hard on the pallet, had a good chocolate flavor but a strong chemically aftertaste. The shake needed substance and stabilizer. A frozen fruit like açaí berry or banana would help homogenize the mixture, and instead of red velvet extract use a chocolate powder with red food coloring. Also a little bit of thickener like xanthan gum (used in tiny amounts) to help with mouthfeel. The waffle is good as-is. The avocado toast needs salt to help the fruity notes pop and combat the richness of the avocado. Everything bagel seasoning comes to mind. The owner was a delight, very kind and helpful. Which is why I post ways to tweak what she makes to bring them to that next level. It's not bad shakes, from a nice owner. Worth a shot if you need a shake

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!

My husband loves Smoothie King and he always orders the same thing, Island Impact. He loves…read moreSmoothie King because he likes that it's blended well, smooth with no fruit or icy chunks. He is a tough critic when we go to other smoothie places. I don't usually opt into getting a smoothie myself because of my strawberry allergy. Most of their smoothies have strawberry in them. This location in Newington, went above and beyond. The staff were able to swap out the strawberries for another fruit! They were so kind and helpful. I got the Pineapple Surf, replacing the strawberries for raspberries! I don't know if all Smoothie King locations would make this accommodation and if you are highly allergic to something, take precaution for chances or cross contamination. It was just nice to enjoy a smoothie! We return to this location often because we are always in the area. Last time, I learned they had a special menu that the shop put together. The smoothies were dessert themed and I got Blueberry Cobbler--which didn't have any strawberry. This Smoothie King's service is always fast, never too busy even in summer, the shop is cool, and very clean. Without a doubt, we will be back soon since we are always in the area. It's been a must this summer.

I ordered online and when I arrived I went to pick up area- my order was not made. There was one…read moreperson taking orders in the store and 6 people waiting. Then she finally made my smoothie. Upon watching her, it did not look like fresh fruit in the drink. I saw the food they offered and it was processed that they put in the microwave- nothing I would eat. When I got my smoothie, she never said thank you . I won't go back there.

A friend introduced me to Macros a couple weeks ago. My new favorite spot. Gone a couple times…read moresince. Thinking it'll be a once a week place for me. WAY better than all the fast food around the corner, and about the same price. But healthy! Super fresh. Mix and match, so good variety. Very tasty. Clean. Met the owners; super nice, local. Go soon. Go often. This is a small biz that needs to succeed!

I ordered take out through Uber Eats, first time trying this place and was pleasantly surprised. I…read moredid a custom rice bowl, half quinoa half sweet potato, with broccoli, carrots, cabbage, edamame, pumpkin seeds, and chickpeas. The broccoli was a little over cooked but that's really the only complaint. The sweet potato base is a nice touch, it's roasted sweet potato cubes, not a mash. Good flavors great price for the value, I'll order again!

Smoothville is a hidden gem in Hazardville CT, on 310 Hazard Avenue, at the intersection of North…read moreand South Maple Street. It is one of the best places I've ever been to for a smoothie, and I've been to quite a few places, especially when I travel. I've had smoothies in places like Miami Beach, Santa Monica CA, New York City, Birmingham AL, Atlanta GA, including many other cities -and Smoothville is as good or better than any of the top smoothie and acai bowl establishments I've experienced. They use fresh ingredients, their customer service is fantastic, and they are consistent in delivering a high quality product.

Yum yum yum. My…read morefriend recently got me hooked on this place. It's not a MLM smoothie shop using herbal life garbage it's legit smoothies. Their peppermint mudslide holiday special is literally a dream come true. Grandmas 7 layer bar holiday special also very good (very walnut forward). I look forward to ordering much more often here. Big bonus - you can order online ahead!

This morning I drove to Liquid Nirvana of Avon. When I arrived I realized this is where one of my…read morevery first Yelp events was, around four years ago. It was 100 degrees out today, what's better then a refreshing açaí bowl? The menu at Liquid Nirvana is extensive, and everywhere you turn there are additional menu items. In addition to açaí bowls, there are juices, smoothies, salads and wraps available. I got the Tropical Paradise Açaí Bowl. The base is made of açaí, almond milk, pineapple, mango, banana and blueberries. It was topped with granola, pineapple, banana, coconut and honey. This was so fresh! I could hear the blender running as the girl, blended everything for me. There's no freezer burn here. It was cold, fresh, and so delicious! I also think $11.00 is a great value. I once paid $17 for an açaí bowl on my travels somewhere, the portion was tiny and it was far from fresh. Liquid Nirvana offers delicious, fresh, high quality products from a large assortment of organic fruits and vegetables.

First time going and won't be the last! Walking in the place was very clean and welcoming. Staff…read morewas friendly and greeted me. The menu was overwhelming (in a good way), there were so many options, I wanted to try them all! I had the Coconut Nirvana and a grilled cheese. Staff said everything is made from scratch and you can tell. The smoothie was so fresh and tasty. Grilled cheese was good! Overall great experience! :)