Vibe/ambiance: small quick grab and go Service: standard Items ordered: - Avocado colada: the flavors work! read more

This place actually saves my life during summer. #8 (mango lychee smoothie) and #9 (watermelon lychee smoothie) are absolutely delicious, and so so so delicious! I also love their Kale Monster drink, but I forget the number for it on their menu. The staff is super friendly. If they're not related, they act like they are, which makes the relatively small operation seem really nice and intimate. They are so nice, and very fast. The drinks are a little expensive, but you can see the entire assembly process and it is clear that only real fruit is used, and no sweeteners. For that quality, I'm happy to pay, and it's still less expensive than other drink spots in the area. There are no chairs, and the standing area is quite small, but I actually love that because it means I don't have to stay in there with my kids while they drink their smoothies. If I did, they would surely be constantly asking for more kinds of smoothie instead of just enjoying the one they have. For that reason, I don't mind the small space being inconvenient for dining in. In the end, delicious, fresh, smoothies at a great price, with friendly staff :) read more

I almost went to pressed right down the street, but I'm so glad I came here instead. My acai bowl was delicious and filled to the brim with toppings. It came out quickly, even though it was busy. A little in & out spot. I had to eat mine on the go because I was in a bit of a rush, and the bag came in handy to catch any rogue toppings! It was the perfect size and I was pleasantly full afterwards. I would definitely come back here. read more

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My thrifty home cook self normally wouldn't spend money on blended fruit and frozen veggies, but am in the area a lot for appointments and on a particularly weak feeling day, the Golden Green smoothie gave me life! The item was on a new handwritten menu with "Vitamin Smoothies." The smoothie consisted of fresh turmeric, mango, peach, cucumber, and they were able to substitute kale instead of spinach. The $8 medium was a generous portion. It didn't look like much, but it tasted fabulous! A tiny bit medicinal/gritty/kick from the turmeric, lightly sweet peach flavor. And the ultimate compliment Not-Too-Sweet. The small to-go shop smells amazing and very healthy upon entering, like any space blending fruit, herbs, ginger, wheatgrass and veggies. Going to mention that they have an A grade on their window. There's a good amount of space to wait for your drink, I think a little ledge on the front window, but otherwise it's more of a to-go place and they're definitely busy! Five people that came in during my short wait (early afternoon). The 2 ladies were super nice, quick, fluent in at least Mandarin & English. It seems like they have a lot of regulars, from workers in the area, students, and of all different backgrounds. The shop is easy to miss and unassuming as it looks like any other generic smoothie or bubble tea shop, but I'm glad to discover it. Customers ordered almond butter smoothies, "Crunchy" (peanut butter, banana, granola, milk), Original Banana & Berries. The options are endless. They have ginger, turmeric, and wheatgrass shots also. A great find and I hope they're open for a long time, especially a good option for the nearby health workers, patients, families in the neighborhood. read more

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RATING: 8.5/10 (not for the boba though) PRO TIP: Yes the viral watermelon lychee drink is -the- drink to get. Their secondary focus is boba, so don't count on it being competitive with the amazing boba options in NYC. WATERMELON LYCHEE SMOOTHIE First of all ... refreshing wouldn't even begin to cut how this drink makes you feel. Perfect for a hot summer day. Heard all about this drink on IG and the combination of refreshing watermelon with the creaminess imparted by lychee is so so wonderful. It melts fast, so drink fast, though! The key to this place is the fresh fruit they use for all their drinks, so the quality is truly there. One of the TOP ways to cool down this summer! And that's that. I also tried their MANGO PINEAPPLE SMOOTHIE at a separate location, and was thoroughly refreshed by that one as well, which melts more slowly. But again, fresh ingredients = amazing product. FINAL CATEGORY: EXCELLENT (terrible / bad / ok / good / great / EXCELLENT) read more

Hawa Smoothies and Bubble Tea - 9. Watermelon and Lychee Smoothie - Bubble Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Açaí Punch is my go to. Fast service. Phone number on google doesn't work to preorder. read more

Hawa Smoothies and Bubble Tea - Açaí punch smoothie - Bubble Tea Near Me - New York, New York

I initially came to try Pressed, which is two doors down. However, it turns out their smoothies are bottled and not freshly made so they recommended I try Hawa. It is a tiny little shop with a large menu and just a counter for ordering. There is no seating inside. I tried the strawberry, blueberry and banana smoothie and added protein. It came to $8.71 for a large. The smoothie was tasty, but it was a bit sweeter than I was expecting. Still, I was grateful for something fresh to sip and it hit the mark. read more

They're generous, well priced, quick service. I've been here a handful of times and I've been satisfied each time. One of the better açaí bowl spots I've hand in the city. read more

Hawa Smoothies and Bubble Tea - Yummy açaí bowl - Bubble Tea Near Me - New York, New York

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One of the better smoothie places in the UES. The workers are friendly and prepares your order pretty quick! All the ingredients that they use are super fresh. read more

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I gave this place another try since coming back to work in-person, and they've made a couple of nice changes since I was last here a few years ago. They use regular-sized tapioca pearls/boba now, and the texture has been perfect, which makes me very happy. (I was not a fan of the smaller bubbles that had a slightly different texture ... too soft.) They still have almond milk and soy milk as complimentary alternative non-dairy milk options, but they also have oat milk for an extra 60 cents, too, which is very nice! There aren't a ton of bubble tea flavors, but they have the more common ones you'll find at other places. I like the Thai and matcha milk teas. I also tried their oatmeal recently, which was quite nice! It was hot, made with almond milk so it was extra yummy, and was topped with granola, strawberry, banana, mango, and chia seeds. (It also normally comes with honey as well, but I asked for no honey to keep it vegan.) Very satisfying. They still have a $7 minimum for using credit cards, so make sure to bring cash if you're getting anything less than that. I've forgotten a handful of times. I'll keep coming back as long as the bubble teas continue to be good! Someday, I'll try their acai bowls, because they look really good. read more

I went to Hawa a couple of times when I had my rotations nearby and the quality of the smoothies were great as the ingredients were always fresh. I tried a couple different ones and the Hawa Shake had to be my favorite and the Kale Monster Smoothie was my least favorite (I think it wasn't as blended well as it could've been). The prices are reasonable for smoothies in the area as well. read more

Hawa Smoothies and Bubble Tea - 33. Hawa Shake Drink - Bubble Tea Near Me - New York, New York

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Great smoothie with quality ingredients! In town for a friend's hospital stay and wanted something healthy to get through the day.

Great spot for bubble tea. A bit of a limited menu for it, but the store does have açaí bowls and smoothies. The passionfruit green tea was great, but I think next time, I'll ask for less bubbles. It felt like 50% of my drink was bubbles! read more

Hawa Smoothies and Bubble Tea - 29. Passionfruit Green Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - New York, New York

The smoothies are pretty solid here. I got the açaí smoothie and it was delicious. Next time I already want to try the avocado smoothie. The prices here are descent considering the area and the quality of the ingredients are good. Fairly new in the upper east side neighborhood and I'm sure it's a welcome healthy addition to the food choices you have here. First impression is good! Place is small but clean. Only 2 seats available on the counter window. read more

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Great choices and refreshing drinks! Fast service and very convenient, thank you for bringing this wonderful smoothie and milk tea experience. read more

This smoothie/bubble tea spot may be small, but its offerings are fresh, fairly priced delicious concoctions. I couldn't resist the temptation to stop by and peruse their smoothie, cold pressed juice, and bubble tea menu. The reviews on Yelp say their bubble tea isn't the best so I picked the Mango Passionfruit Lychee smoothie from their bestsellers and hoped for the best. At $6 for a size medium, these smoothies are a Manhattan gem. The smoothie was a heavenly refreshment with strong passionfruit and mango flavors and a more subtle lychee flavor. It didn't have any hint of artificial sweeteners or flavoring and the freshness of the fruits shone through. read more

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I was suprised by their EXTREMLY VULGAR and RUDE SERVICE,I was wearing my headphones and I handed over the free smoothie card to the cashier and He said OH THIS FUCKING GUY...I told to repeat what he said apparently he forgot to speak english.... read more

The best smoothies and açaí bowls. Staff is quick and courteous and I love how they all say "Thank youuuu" the same way LOL fruit is always fresh. Mango lychee passionfruit is my favorite for sure read more

Went in for a Large black milk tea w tapioca pearls and a brain booster drink. It was made quickly. The store has UVC lights at the top so super sanitary. Standing room only. read more

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Review for smoothies and oatmeal only...not a bubble tea girl. My coworkers and I pretty much order from here weekly now for breakfast. The smoothies are delish and the oatmeal is the BEST I have ever had. It's not on the menu but it's creamy rolled oats and includes chia, strawberries, mango, and coconut flakes with honey. I usually add a scoop of peanut butter in the center (bc I am nuts for nuts). The avocado smoothie is great too. They have a lot of milk choices and boost options as well. In comparison to the more mainstream juice shops like Juice Generation and Pressed Juicery, this place has cheaper options to meet your health fix (ex. $5 for medium and $6 for large basic smoothies). Never had the acai yet but I plan to try it soon! read more

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I was at first hesitant about this place, but I'm very surprised how good their smoothies are. The smoothies are so fresh and have no added sugar. They are made with fresh cut up fruits NOT frozen or purées. So far I have tried the mango pineapple and berry colada and both are vegan and amazing. I have been craving a healthy fresh pina colada ever since I went to Puerto Rico and this was surprisingly so fresh and satisfied my craving! The large is a great serving size for a quick breakfast or lunch. Can't wait to try all the smoothie flavors. read more

Hawa Smoothies and Bubble Tea - Vegan Berry Colada - Bubble Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Best açaí bowl I've ever had! Super refreshing and filling. I love smoothies and bowls and this is by far the best I've had as it wasn't soggy, was made quickly, comes with mango topping! read more

Hawa Smoothies and Bubble Tea - Original Bowl - Bubble Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Delicious açaí bowls! The fruit was so ripe and wonderfully sweet. Mangos chopped up in perfect little cubes. This place is a stones throw from the 59th street bridge. It was clean and the staff friendly. read more

My favorite smoothie place in new york. I don't know what they do but I get such a specific craving for it and have to come by every week.

This is a really endearing little spot, with lovely people serving delicious drinks made with high quality ingredients. They were happy to help me figure out the best custom smoothies for my elderly mother while she was in the hospital nearby, and many days these were all mom was able to consume. Pleased to recommend this to anyone seeking enjoyable, healthful sustenance delivered by caring hands. Special shout out for vegetable smoothies fortified with protein powder and almond butter for those unable to consume enough calories elsewhere, and made with avocados and crushed ice for elderly and other folks whose drinks need to be thick to prevent choking. Thank you, Hawa! read more

Love the pb punch so much it's my favorite smoothie! The best and easiest place to get a delicious smoothie

Fast service, friendly staff & amazing drinks! I love green smoothies so i went with the kale monster, super delicious. read more

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I really like their açaí bowls. The flavor is great, it's thick and not too sweet. Topped with crunchy granola and fruit: banana, mango and strawberry. This is the medium size for $9. I will be back to try this with the coconut or nut butter toppings. read more

Hawa Smoothies and Bubble Tea - Acai Original Bowl - Bubble Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Hot Passion is the first smoothie I got from here and I was hooked! I do plan on trying more drinks, but lately I've been having a craving for peanut butter. read more

Hawa Smoothies and Bubble Tea - 41. Hot Passion Drink - Bubble Tea Near Me - New York, New York

I get an acai bowl here everyday and it is amazing. Always tastes incredible and very fresh. read more

Hawa Smoothies and Bubble Tea - Original acai bowl - Bubble Tea Near Me - New York, New York

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Favorite spot for açaí bowls. Very sizable portion. Their peanut butter protein drink is great

This bubble tea place was just average. They had a large selection of drinks, but the bubble tea I had wasn't anything special. The boba was also very small! I don't even think I needed a boba straw to drink my bubble tea- a regular straw would have been just fine. I would prefer to go to other bubble tea place than this one. read more

Hawa Smoothies and Bubble Tea - Matcha milk tea with boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Solid bubble tea/juice bar to open up in the Lenox Hill/Yorkville neighborhood of the UES! It definitely seems to cater to the student population in this area, with fair prices as well. I tried the mango passion fruit lychee smoothie here, as I walked by and realized that it was new to the area and was pleasantly surprised by the quality and freshness of ingredients! Real lychee pieces were still in my smoothie which I found a nice touch, as many places would use lychee syrup or flavoring, or canned fruit instead of lychee fruit. Courteous staff, small but clean spaces Wonderful little place, I will be back again. read more

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Ordered a taro bubble tea- they gave me a lukewarm, light purple unappetizing liquid with no ice (after telling me I had to get a large to pay with a credit card) :( had to throw it out right away read more

Hawa is perfectly priced and fresh. Can't beat it. This location also has a green turmeric smoothie that isn't served at the other first ave location. read more

This place is the best! Customer service is amazing! The product is amazing and never fails! I got there 5times out the week before work and it's just amazing! #ChocolateChampForTheWin! 10/10 star read more

So good and quick service! The owner was so kind. Location is clean and follows all covid protocol. Will come back soon!

Definitely gone downhill. Last two visits here were memorably bad. I was the only patron in the quiet store, clearly ordered one smoothie (strawberry) and was given a completely different smoothie (greens-based). Second time, another patron walked out with my order. I tried to clarify they were mistaken, but they insisted mine was theirs, grabbed it, and left. I explained what happened to the employees and asked them to make my order (because I wasn't just going to swap and take the other person's drink, now sitting on the counter untouched, that I didn't order/want). The employees eye rolled, gave me an attitude, then completed four other later customers' orders before finally making my mine. I've seen near misses of mixed up orders among the customers too many times. Easy way to avoid this is to call out completed orders by customer name instead of item name, and ideally not during the 20 seconds they're running the blender. It's not that hard... read more

I found this spot because it's front of my bus stop and I'm so lucky to have found it!! Great health smoothies my favorite is probably the avocolada and my boyfriend loves the lychee bubble tea! read more

This place hard to find because it's so tiny and nestled between two huge places. I walked past it twice before I was able to find it but let me tell you they are the sweetest people in there. It's more of a buy and go place. I ordered the almond butter açaí bowl and it was delicious and the price was reasonable. You also get a decent amount of food so that was great. It's way better than those over priced açaí bowls in the city. Love this place! read more