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.

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

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 friend and I love açaí bowls. Last week when we got together we stopped by Liquid Nirvana in…read moreGlastonbury to get a couple of bowls. We were here once before a few years ago. We went inside. They have large boards with some inspirational words left by guests. They have some games and a few tables for seating. I decided to go with the Just Peachy bowl, this has peach, papaya, dates, banana, strawberry and coconut. My friend got the Tropical Paradise, hers came with açaí, almond milk, banana and blueberry. We waited for around 20 minutes for our bowls to be ready. Mine was a nice yellow color, topped with strawberries, banana and coconut. It looked absolutely delicious. I had my first bite, this tasted like nothing... I went for another spoonful, I couldn't taste the peach at all, or the papaya. All I could taste was a bit of the banana. I took my bowl to the register. There were three high school aged girls. I told them "hi I'm sorry, this isn't good at all. I can't taste the peach." Girl A, asks the other two, "who made it?" One of them raises her hand. "I did" I'm not sure why it matters who made it, the point is it isn't good. All three of them are staring at me. Girl B, says " I'm not sure why you can't taste the peach, we followed the recipe." They didn't do anything for me in regards to the bad tasting bowl. It got pretty awkward when they all stared at me with their arms folded. I sat back down, I was pretty angry. My friend shared her bowl with me, hers was really tasty, rich in blueberry and açaí, just as it should be. I will not be returning to this Liquid Nirvana again. I had about three spoons of my Just Peachy bowl, and my friend had one, just to confirm that it had no taste. The rest was sadly in the trash. UPDATE Since I wrote my review, the owner Rosy, has reached out and offered her sincerest apologies for the way that the situation was handled on my most recent visit to Liquid Nirvana. She said that she could see that some more training of the young people working there was necessary. She refunded my friend's credit card, who purchased our bowls, without me or my friend even asking her to do so. Her efforts to execute me a satisfied customer, were genuine and so much appreciated! I will for sure be revisiting the Glastonbury location and the brand new Farmington location. For the above reasons I am updating my review to 5 stars!

Great spot to grab a smoothie to go. It was the first time I stopped in after they moved from the…read moreold location and the new spot looks great, very cosy. There were so many choices but I got a Nutty Nirvana with vanilla protein and almond milk. The ladies behind the counter were really nice. The smoothie tasted creamy and the texture was light, which I preferred. I only wish there was a way to get nutrition info as I am tracking that. Otherwise, I highly recommend.

I noticed a new place I didn't see before. So just thought of giving them a shot. I went with the…read moreOG bowl. It was really good. Granola and coconut flakes gave a nice crunch to the bowl. Blue berry, strawberry and banana on top of the bowl was nice combination. Acai base was also very enjoyable as well. This is a vegan place. The place has three tables and around 14 counter seats.

I enjoyed my açaí bowl! It was very fresh and sweet. The only downside to my experience was the…read morecustomer service. The cashier was not very kind and rolled her eyes when I asked her to repeat herself (I couldn't hear through the mask and plexiglass). I work in customer service, so I always make it a point to be VERY kind to the workers--especially women, who are taught to be apologetic! However, it was a challenge when she also told me they weren't making milkshakes that day. She said, "No. We're not doing those," and proceeded to roll her eyes again. It's not about what you say--it's about HOW you say it. Additionally, the service took a long time. I felt really bad for the cashier because she was the only one working, which meant my order took about 20 minutes to make. She was balancing two other transactions as well... I remained patient but left feeling a little disrespected. I completely understand the pain & stress of being in customer service, but you shouldn't take it out on others. Maybe she was just having a bad day, but I was hurt by her demeanor (I felt like I had to apologize just for being there). Anyways, the bowl was yummy and filling, so it boosted my mood immediately. I got the U-N-I-T-Y bowl and ate it outside. Very refreshing! I also got a banana smoothie. It was pretty bland, but luckily I was full from the açaí bowl. I would come here again. Now that I know the vibe, it's no big deal!

"She's like sweet water runnin' Baby, won't you come and…read moreGive a dyin' man a drink?" (Straight Lines) Sweetwater Salad Bar made a bad experience "good" today when they pivoted and made a great customer service decision. They have a deep menu with all sorts of customizable Smoothies, three kinds of toasts, and Wraps. We went for lunch today and decided on a "to go" order of their Avocado Toast. We paid our $5.84 and waited for the order to be assembled. After a few minutes, a manager approached us to say they couldn't make the avocado toast because they had run out of bread. Now... since you can't really make an Avocado Toast, Peanut Butter Banana Toast, or Hummus Toast without toast, and you can't really make toast without bread, we understood why they couldn't give us the order we had already paid for. But they made things right by offering us something else, so we opted for a chicken quesadilla which we received for no additional charge. The quesadilla was good with a nice mix of chicken and cheese. IMPROVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES Obviously, inventory management comes to mind, and if they run out of bread, that information should be conveyed to the entire staff so everyone is on the same page about what is and is not available, what can and cannot be made, and what should and should not be paid for.

First time coming here and I was first overwhelmed with all the smoothie options!…read more I ended up going with OMG- Mango, pineapple, banana, Passion fruit juice and agave. It was summer in a cup. It was so good and refreshing on a hot day. For the half wrap I got chicken, lettuce, chickpeas, garlic Parmesan sauce on a tomato basil wrap. There was parking right in front and the girls working there were super friendly

Came in for my protein since I wasn't able to stop and grab some food. It's a quick fix when…read moreyou're not able to stick to your normal routine. I always seem to grab the same flavor that I so enjoy the banana and berry treat which is bananas,strawberries, raspberries, papaya juice blend, protein blend. My next smoothie I want to try is the watermelon hydration smoothie. The staff here is super nice and fast getting your smoothie made.

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.

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

It's a front for herbalife, which is a shady MLM. One of the…read moreowners (i didn't know she was an owner at the time) was incredibly rude to me when I suggested they clearly list some of the ingredients. I messaged the company to tell them what happened and the other owner was just as nasty as the first. Plus 2 small sips of 1 drink left me in the bathroom fighting for my life all night long so even the product is terrible. It's also associated with major liver issues. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK548447/

Passed by a few timesbit headed in today because I just got an a cavity filling my mouth is numb…read moreand I was hungry. It's a cute little space in Newington Centre. Venus nutrition is family run and I had the pleasure of meeting of one of the owners. When I went in today she was very helpful and helping me choose the shake that I wanted along with an energy tea because I hadn't had coffee yet either. They have a variety of standard shakes and also seasonal flavors. I went with the chocolate, covered strawberry, a standard favorite of mine, as well as the scoop of peanut butter powder as well. They have small, medium and large sizes with calorie counts between 200 and 500 cal depending on what size you order. It's a great way to get a nutrition shake when you're on the run and you don't have time to grab something more substantial. I'll definitely be back to try some of the other flavors. They also have a loyalty card which I grabbed because I live right down the road and I know I'll be back for more.