I love this place. My favorites are the green breakfast juice and the heavenly smoothie. They have some of the best juices and smoothies I've ever had. Fresh and delicious. The ambiance is great. Unfortunately, it is pretty out of the way for me. Today I arrived a few minutes before close (I recognize this is not ideal), and they had already locked the doors. Really disappointing. I hate that I can't rely on them to be open during their open hours. read more

Stopped in for a drink and it was so delicious!! Got to sit and do some work listening to their music. Lovely staff!! read more

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I love this place. Hard not to feel at home here! Such a perfect spot to grab lunch when I am in West Town. The tuna melt is fantastic and the service is wonderful. Love the addition of the seasonal fruit as the side! read more

Healthy and Simple - Tuna melt - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love all the options they have on the menu. You can really make the smoothie your own based on what you want. It's very cute inside as well. The decor is funky and modern. I'd definitely say it's worth a visit if you are in the area. read more

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Got something for breakfast that was as the name says it is of course. Healthy And Simple is an unassuming place in Noble Square. It is locally owned and operated by a Mexican family so there's lots of exotic fruits to mix up. Has okay prices for the quality. There's açaí bowls and smoothies, as well as hot foods such as empanadas and tacos. Came at breakfast. It's a small place with a couple tables inside. There's all kinds of fruits to make a smoothie or a bowl as well as granola and other stuff. Hard to choose. It's $8 for the build your own smoothies. Got one with almond milk and a few fruits. These are just one option. It's about $11 for the Berry Açaí Bowl. This is made with açaí, apple juice, bananas, blueberries, pitaya, and strawberries. Good enough but it gets better. This is topped with bananas, coconut flakes, granola, and mango. Has a crap ton of fruits and other healthy foods. It's a healthy place to be sure. There's options for breakfast and later for vegans and vegetarians. read more

Healthy and Simple - Smoothie And Berry Açaí Bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Cute small shop right on ashland. Lots of fun signs telling you about the benefits of various ingredients you can choose for your juice/smoothie. Juices and smoothies are fresh and I found the prices reasonable for the size. Also have tamales and soups/sandwiches which is nice for a quick lunch. The hidden rockstar of the trip was the paleta; the mangonada one was super flavorful, and great for a quick summer treat!! read more

Super cute spot on busy stretch of Ashland. Since it's started to feel like spring I've been on a juice/smoothie kick and this place has great options. Lot of fresh fruit and different blends of juices and smoothies as well as bowls. I also saw that they make paninis and breakfast sandwiches, I'll have to try their food in the future. I had a beet carrot grapefruit juice that was amazing. Friendly service too. read more

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Ordered a custom juice and it came out super quick and tasted very fresh! Cute family owned vibes and reasonable pricing.

The only reason I give it a star is the customer service lady was decent although more Spanish speaking. This place is filthy with their juice and you have to be cautious with fresh vegetables sitting out. Rinsed the carrots tried to juice them all wet like negative ! The juice all watered down. Save $15-16 and go down the street to Sunlife , I didn't even bother to drink it. Xoxo Juice Snob read more

Healthy and Simple - Tall is from this juice bar, quality not good. - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Post completion of my run, I searched yelp for smoothie places within a radius of me. I took interest in two smoothie places 'Sol Chicago' (ranked no. 5), and 'Healthy and Simple' (ranked no. 2) which were both located in an area that I frequently visit. I nearly chose Sol Chicago because of its low reviews but went with Healthy and Simple solely because I figured parking would not be a headache due to its location. After briefly looking at its menu online, I took a liking to their breakfast smoothies which became the decision maker for me driving out. The options for parking I noted were along N Ashland Ave or within the neighborhood. During this visit, I was fortunate enough to find a parking spot directly outside which was pay by the plate. After entering Healthy and Simple, I encountered a woman working behind the counter who did not appear very social. She did her thing behind the counter until I was ready to order which is okay because I can relate; it was a Sunday the day of my visit. I ended up ordering a yellow breakfast smoothie solely because of its ingredients which were banana, pineapple, ginger, Greek yogurt, and orange juice. Yum! Service: 4 (Good) The mood was set with music by Juan Gabriel (El Divo de Juárez), a Mexican singer, songwriter and actor who is known for his flamboyant style. Other than that, Healthy and Simple gave off a peaceful vibe and felt similar to a Mexican restaurant yet consisting of healthy breakfast/ lunch items, and an array of juice & smoothie options. And as for dine-in there are only a few tables with seats available in the dining area. Atmosphere: 5 (Great) Oh my God! The yellow breakfast smoothie tasted very good! I could not help but enjoy the taste of each ingredient as I savored each sip! After finishing it, I said to myself "Ok, I think I got a favorite!" (A favorite smoothie place, and smoothie!) Food: 4 (Good) I would gladly order from Healthy and Simple again when in the Ukrainian Village/ Wicker Park area, or if I get a craving for something ordered previously. As a fitness enthusiast, I give you my endorsement of it as the complimentary option to a healthy lifestyle or someone pursuing it. Service: 4 | Atmosphere: 5 | Food: 4 Recommendations: Breakfast Smoothies (Yellow, Carrot, Purple, and Green) ~ Smile. Sparkle. Shine. ~ Thomas G read more

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Stopped by here for juice and loved it. They have a Mexican menu as well so I was pleasantly surprised. We got a few different juices which all tasted really fresh. They have the ability to also make your own with a bunch of add-on options. I also got the egg sandwich on a croissant which was delicious! read more

Shocking prices. I don't want to give a small business a bad review, but we got two large shakes that didn't have any taste to them and it was $30. I can't afford to come back and try again unfortunately. read more

I've been wanting to try this place and it did not disappoint. I just got a dragon bowl from here. It is super yummy. Everything taste so fresh. It was really hard to put it down in the place and people felt welcoming. Looking forward to trying them again probably again this week.o read more

Healthy and Simple - Dragon Dragon Fruit Bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Probably the best tamale I've had in a long time. Also the biggest. So delicious and clearly freshly made. Loved it. Will have to go back to try all the different options. We also had a breakfast croissant and breakfast torta both of which were great and fresh. The inside is very cute, lots of plants everywhere. We got our order to go and it was ready really quickly. Great quick breakfast spot in the neighborhood! read more

I've come to this place over the years. I love their smoothies, and the tamales are authentic Oaxacan deliciousness! As for a previous review on Yelp, Sunlife is actually more expensive and has smaller portions. This place is clean and cute as well! read more

A nice surprise! Searched for a smoothie, and walked here, because it looks healthy.. and it reminded me of the jugos you find in the Mexico City markets -- and I ended up getting the Mexican torta (with few expectations) it was delicious!! My juice was hydrating. I usually find tortas to be kinda.. greasy and gross.. (doing too much) however my torta was crisp and light despite it having chorizo which I wanted read more

Delicious smoothie with so many options to pick from and they names of each smoothie is pretty funny. They have paleta which I personally never had but it's great to enjoy during the summer. Service was rather quick and it's a cute cafe to sit and enjoy your food/drinks read more

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very good food, I had the vegan pozole for the first time! the jack fruit was flavorful & tender! also had the Acai bowl very good and filling. Very nice staff as well! read more

Definitely go here! Everything is fresh! So many combinations you can pick from and it's fresh fruit. No uuneeded sugars or even worse, artifical sugars! Highly recommend! The staff is very helpful and above all, the juice and the bowl are tasty. We ended up getting the Pina colada dowl, the dragon fruit bowl and the smoothie of the day, (kale, spinach, banana honey, coconut milk, u may be missing a few components lol). It very affordable and the sizes are huge! read more

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I've walked past this place many times and finally decided to stop in. I tried the Boost Immune System smoothie and it was delicious. They use fresh ingredients which was the primary thing I was looking for and they did not disappoint. My only critique is that I think it's a little overpriced. The fact that they use fresh ingredients does justify that a bit, but even so $7 for a smoothie is more than I'd like to be paying. read more

Healthy and Simple - Boost immunity smoothie - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Love this place! It's my little's fav spot for a panini and smoothie! They are very kind and inviting. Highly recommend!

It can take a while to get your food since it's truly made fresh, but it is SOOOO worth the wait. This is my favorite açaí bowl in Chicago, and the tamales are DELICIOUS!!!! read more

This place is great. I love their smoothies, and avocado pesto panini. I recently ordered their soup and it was delicious.

I ordered this in and was pleasently suprised! Everything was great and their turkey club sandwich was AMAZING!

Cute little place! Really good smoothies- I liked the yellow breakfast smoothie and pina colada smoothie. Very fresh and healthy ingredients. Also liked the paninis which are good! read more

Whenever I pass by this place I always stop here! The juice is fresh and tastes delicious, and the staff is very friendly. Also, it's usually pretty quick as it's not very crowded. I've only tried a few of their juices/smoothies but have never been disappointed. I think the prices are a little high, but then again you are getting fresh, quality, ingredients! Hoping to try the food menu next! read more

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Was looking up healthy restaurants in the area I was in and stumbled upon this place. The reviews looked great and so did their selection of food and drinks so my friend and I decided to give it a try. I ordered the tamale and an avocado pesto panini. Everything looked so good when it came out and the lady up front was nice. Just as I was about to put salsa on my tamale, things turned for the worst. I took the top off and saw that there was mold in my salsa. I quickly brought it to the lady's attention and she was really apologetic. She offered to refund me any item I had already paid for (you order, pay, and then they bring your food out). Being that they're a small business, I decided not to get anything refunded. Only posting this so that they can grow from it and hopefully prevent something like this from ever happening again in the future. read more

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Organic fruits and veggies and simple, healthy food. My Boost Immune System smoothie was absolutely delicious! I added ginger for an extra kick. There's a ton of cute little educational posters about the unique health benefits of different fruits and veggies which is very helpful because the possibilities are endless (you can customize your own drink!) I also got the avocado pesto panini which was delicious as well. The staff is also extremely kind, sweet, and helpful! They're accommodating and have no problem altering your order to fit your food or diet preferences. They seem like genuinely nice people who just want to make the customer happy. I can't wait to come back and try every smoothie they have to offer! read more

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Try the green smoothie and the Cucumber Salad. I also heard they have great Vegetarian/Vegan tamales! They really did have great, fresh options. I could tell the Green Smoothie was all fresh items, it tastes like it was made at home. Great place to check out, in a great area read more

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I regret not coming here earlier. Really nice to have a restaurant in the area where I can get a healthy lunch at an affordable price. I order the avocado & pesto panini and the yellow smoothie. I really liked them both. Located at the corner of Ashland and Chicago (few blocks south of the Division blue line). I will definitely come back for lunch and smoothies! read more

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Love their green immunity boost juice especially, but all their smoothies and juices are just as their name states - Healthy and simple!

Amazing! So many healthy options. The tamales are SO GOOD. Wrapped in banana leaf & big! I will go out of my way to stop here for lunch whenever possible. read more

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Not taking precautions during Covid-19. Whoever owns this place needs to turn the air conditioning on so the people prepping food can wear masks without getting too hot. Not cool. It's a shame because I like this place. read more

Wanted a quick bite and a healthy juice for lunch... Healthy and simple, yep! The name says it all. Fresh made juice blends and little sandwiches/bites. I got the liver cleanser with beets and a chicken quesadilla. Great value for both (quesadilla was only $6!). While it's not the best food I've ever, I would definitely swing by for a quick bite and a fresh juice if I'm in the area again. read more

Love this place. Simply delicious. Full of nutritional Options. The employees are courteous as well fast. The tamales are a must try. While you wait read some of the helpful health literature on the wall. read more

Had a great Açaí Bowl and the egg croissant was yummy too! The service was fast and friendly and everything was made to order. Will definitely be back next time I'm in Chicago read more

Recently got an açaí berry smoothie bowl from here and it was insanely good. It's not cheap, however, the size of the bowl plus all the toppings made it worth it. Highly recommend. Will definitely be a repeat customer. read more

I love this place SO MUCH! Me and two friends were looking for somewhere quick to eat after a full day of moving into a new apartment. Here's the catch: one friend is vegan, the other not, and I'm on a full-liquid diet (just had jaw surgery) - this place had something for everyone! We even got there 15 minutes before they closed and they still served us! When I say full-liquid diet, I mean that all my food has to fit through a pasta strainer. This place fit the bill because they have smoothies, but at 8pm I was really hoping for something savory. The beautiful people at Healthy & Simple were willing to liquify a tamale in the blender for me! They blended it with chicken broth and put it in a big cup with a straw. They're my new heroes. My friends both had tamales (in solid form) and they were just raving about them. I'm looking forward to coming back when I can chew! I'm so glad I found this place. Everything was truly fantastic. read more

LOL THIS PLACE WAS SO DAMN GOOD. Idk if it was bc we were walking in the heat for two miles before this, or because we were hungry as hell from walking two miles, or because we were desperate for food because the previous restaurant we went to was closed, but DAMN this place was worthwhile. like honestly looking back at my entire chicago trip this was probably my most memorable. cutely decorated little shop, they sell tamales, paleta popsicles, and different kinds of sandwiches. their smoothies were INSANELY delicious. it was these smoothies that made me want to have smoothies for the rest of my trip. their green smoothie was bright and delightful and didn't taste like a salad at all, with a great green apple touch. the purple smoothie was good and definitely had that greek yogurt tang to fill you up. my friends ordered their tamales (for about $4) and they were ENORMOUS. Such a good deal, and very delicious. I ordered the pesto panini and added turkey to it, and it was served with marinara and was crunchy and yummy! the staff was so friendly and helpful, and bathrooms were clean and dining area was nice and cute. i'd probably make the trip back here when i'm in chicago LOL read more

Friendly staff, tasty choices and just like the name of the shop healthy and simple! Definitely will be back! read more

Healthy and Simple - Green smoothie and fresh fruit for the preggo! Friendly staff, tasty choices and just like the name of the shop healthy and simple! - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Chicago, Illinois