Stopped by The Shack for breakfast this morning and had a great experience. Lexi was our server and…read moreshe was awesome from start to finish. She was friendly and made us feel welcome right away. Our drinks stayed full, she checked on us at just the right times, and she had a great attitude the whole meal. It's always nice when you can tell someone genuinely enjoys their job and cares about their customers. The food was great, but Lexi's service definitely made the experience even better. We'll definitely be back!

Sunday is brunch day for my wife and me, and we ended up back at The Shack Breakfast & Lunch less…read morethan a week after our last visit. Even though it was just the two of us this time, we were seated right away. As the hostess led us to a table in the back, we were pleasantly surprised to see that Erin was our server again. She's upbeat, friendly, and always welcoming with a smile. Erin does an excellent job staying attentive and making sure guests feel taken care of throughout the meal. We started brunch with coffee and water while looking over the menu. My wife ordered the Brussels and Eggs, and I went with the Belgian waffle with a side of hash browns. Our food arrived within about 15 minutes, and everything was fresh, hot, and very enjoyable. The service was phenomenal. Erin checked on us several times during our visit without ever being overbearing, which really added to the experience. After two great visits in less than a week, I think we may have found our new go-to brunch spot.

This is a good smoothie cafe. The staff are very friendly and helpful, and the smoothie met my…read moreexpectations.

I was on Ballas the other day and happened to notice this place. Being a sucker for all things…read morehealthy, especially smoothies, I decided to give it a whirl. I walked in and was greeted immediately by whom I'm assuming were the owners. I mentioned that I saw an advertisement for a free smoothie. She said yes, but that it was free with purchase of a food item and after downloading the app. After downloading the app, we were back in business. Since I had an upcoming boxing class in a couple hours, I went with something light and got the spinach, pesto, and feta wrap but without the feta. I chose the Island Green for my smoothie, which consists of spinach, kale, mango, pineapple, and banana. I decided to sit at the bar while my items were being made. After a few minutes, one of the owners walked from behind the counter and handed me my food. I was floored. I don't take gestures like that for granted, especially since he didn't have to do that. I chatted with him for a bit while the other owner continued processing the orders. He said they've been open since January and business has been going really well. I ended up eating this in my car since I still had a few other places to go. The wrap was the perfect size (at least for me)! It was a bit on the smaller side but still packed a powerful punch. The egg and pesto were spot on; I don't recall tasting the peppers but it may have been because I was so hungry! The smoothie was delicious and had the right amount of sweetness and nutrition minus the guilt. Due to the promo, I only paid for the sandwich, so getting a 2-1 is always a win in my book! Overall, the owners couldn't have been nicer. I felt welcome from the moment I entered. I love all the different options for food and drinks, and especially like that you can add enhancements. I def. plan on making this place a staple in my routine and you should too!

I popped in unexpectedly on a Thursday afternoon & I'm glad I did! Not only was it happy hour…read more(Thursdays between 3-6p you get $3 off) but the staff was so friendly right off the bat! They greeted me upon entry, helped me decide which smoothie to try & fixed it up quickly. My Caribbean Sunrise smoothie is delicious. Very flavorful, but all the flavors play together well & make for a very satisfying treat. They have quite a few healthy meal prep style entrees for breakfast, lunch & dinner. I saw prices on those ranging from $5-$15. Not bad for quality, ready-to-make meals. I also noticed they have a microwave available on site so if you need to warm your meal while you're there, you could! I'm glad I made the stop & would certainly come back again. Bonus point: they had a linen candle burning & it smelled wonderful!

I seriously wish I lived in the area because I would visit the smoothie bar about every day. The…read moreSmoothie Bar is located inside of Fit Flavors, so when you're looking for the sign take note. When you arrive to the smoothie bar there is a menu with lots of options, and all of the macros/calories are listed. They use 1st Phorm protein powder, which if you are not a protein powder guru, I'll let you know that it is great tasting and amazing quality. Love that company and all of their products. I ordered a 24 oz peanut butter cup smoothie, which was only about 340 calories. When you drink this smoothie you'll be shocked on how it is only 340 calories. The taste is phenomenal and not too sweet either. They also have thick straws so that you're not wasting too much time trying to suck the smoothie up. You can tell that these are quality smoothies that are not pumped with added sugars and unnecessary additives. You'd feel confident in having one for a meal or a post workout with zero guilt. I can't wait to come back tomorrow and the rest of my time visiting the area to try some more smoothies!

I came here on my quest for new smoothie places to try. When I walked in, I was greeted immediately…read moreand the attendant was quick to answer any questions I had regarding the menu and products. I noticed they had more than smoothies, and my eyes immediately went to the juice case. They have quite the selection of pressed juices, shots, protein balls, and other things. After scanning the menu, I got the peanut butter and banana toast, nirvana pressed juice, and birthday cake protein balls. She asked if I was a member of Orange Theory and I said, "no." They have a special partnership with them that I think includes a certain percentage off, so maybe I should become a member! I drank the juice first and tried one of the protein balls while I was waiting on my toast. The juice was refreshing and on the sweeter side, which is what I wanted. The protein ball was good, but the after taste was a little odd. Perhaps it was the flavor? It was recommended by person working. Although I'm not writing it off entirely, I may have better luck with the other flavors (cookie dough, peanut butter, snickerdoodle, and red velvet). It didn't take long before my toast was ready and I was on my way. I managed to sneak a few bites in before I made it home and they more than exceeded my expectations. For the record, any place that uses Union Loafers bread can do no wrong in my book. The toast was quite savory and I def enjoyed it more with each bite. Fyi, they lay the pb on pretty thick, so make sure you chew thoroughly! All in all, a solid protein packed meal all around. I hate that I got full after one piece, so let's hope I can finish the other piece later!

I have wanted to try Neon Banana for awhile after I tried some of their juice shots at a…read morepromotional event. I finally made it there today! After you deal with the parking, which can be a bit inconvenient as it's in a crowded intersection and parking lot - though I noticed neon banana has a few dedicated parking spots for 5 minute parking which helps! - you find the cute little locally-owned shop amongst the strip mall. What I first noticed & loved was the vibe and concept of the shop! The literal bananas around are fun & def has a mildly-funky-but-still-upscale vibe. I knew to expect juices and smoothies but was pleasantly surprised to find a few other food items like bread, broth, protein balls, overnight oats, and more. I tend to be basic with my tastes so I was hesitant to try some of their smoothies with elaborate ingredients. I chatted with the friendly cashier/smoothie extraordinaire & I said I was leaning towards the regular strawberry but wanted to try something a little out of my comfort zone, but not too far out. She recommended the neon banana (COCONUT WATER, ORANGE JUICE, BANANA, PINEAPPLE, MANGO, BLUE MAJIK (BLUE SPIRULINA/COCONUT WATER). I'm so glad I tried - it's delicious! They're also willing to customize. When I mentioned I don't love coconut, she said she could take out the coconut water. The blue spirulina wasn't my fave but the flavor & the rest of the smoothie was amaze, would def get again. The cons: It is pricey, this particular 16oz smoothie being $10.95. Also, the hours are somewhat limited, closing most days at 4:30. However - I don't know of too many locally owned smoothie cafes so I think the juice is worth the squeeze on this one ;) I could see myself coming back for a late morning or early afternoon snack, for sure getting the neon banana again or trying some of the other flavors. I'd probably avoid busy times of day like lunch or commute times. It would probably be a once in awhile splurge place, but would love to make it back again!

This is a good Smoothie King location, near I-270. The food and drinks met my expectations.read more

Disappointed in this experience. I was first in line with two behind me. Waited for 5min while the…read moreworker cleaned and restocked without any acknowledgement or greeting. We were the only people in the store. The worker had headphones on the whole time. Then, three people behind me got their orders first. Again, without acknowledgement or explanation. The total time I waited was around 30min! To top it off the floor was dirty and they didn't have napkins. In all fairness the worker was polite and was by herself for most of the time I was there.

I love smoothie king. This was as good as any other smoothie king in my experience. For a…read morestrawberry banana smoothie and it hit the spot. All smoothie kings have a great big menu so you can order exactly what you want. The worker was helpful and drink came out quickly.

After unsuccessfully preparing to make anything for dinner and with it increasingly getting late, I…read moredecided to opt for something light and in liquid form. I decided a protein shake sounded great so I headed over to Smoothie King. I walked in and noticed it looked a wee bit different from the menu to the other products they had. It was then I realized the last time I was here, they still had mangosteen madness on the menu! I was having a bit of difficulty trying to differentiate between the get fit and manage weight sections. When I asked the two people behind the counter, they didn't seem to know either. I ultimately decided to use my best judgement and go with the 20 oz (small) metabolism boost, substituted the gladiator protein for whey, and added blueberry. It ended up being $9.00 and some change. Not bad, but keep in mind I only added 1 enhancer (wild blueberries)! After waiting a few minutes, my order was ready. The first sip was interesting, to say the least. I was hoping to taste a surge of blueberry with hints of the manger ginger but instead, tasted a berry chalk. I think it was the protein that overpowered the smoothie because it was definitely on the thick side and not how I remember the smoothies to be. Overall, the people working were incredibly courteous and the place was clean. Next time, I'll be more prepared before I order!

I know 7 Brew is really popular and they've been popping up all over St. Louis. This is the second…read morelocation I've been to and the service was efficient but I'm not a big fan of the drinks. They are definitely sweetness level forward and not much on the coffee. Sometimes I'm in the mood for that, but generally I try to avoid overly sweet drinks.

I've tried a few hot drink now from 7 Brew and I'm still not sure I am a huge fan (I am a Starbucks…read moreGirlie). Hopped off the highway for something hot with caffeine. The cup always seems lighter than expected. Maybe they use more foam than liquid? Accessiblity: Unfortunately this locations is not easily accessible. Hopefully once all the construction working is over you can enter off Olivette rather than driving through the shopping plaza to access drive thru. Service: Service at this location was also rather slow compared to the others. I had to wave to a worker to get my order because only one person was outside taking orders from one lane. A few cars came & place order after me and got through. The guy who ended up taking my order seemed as though he was having a day... Recommendation: Think I'll keep trying different flavors until I find "the one." Think I'll give their cold drink a try (not this location though).

Finally a bubble tea place that doesn't make me feel like I'm overpaying for a drink! This cafe is…read moreconveniently located with plenty of parking and easy to order service. The drinks are also tasty too! Boba is high quality! I love how you can customize your drinks to the way you want it. I'll be back again to try one of their specials!

One of my go-to boba places in STL! The staff is nice and the ambiance inside is awesome with decor…read moreand seating. Parking is easy in the lot outside. Feng Cha has a great variety of choices, including an ube matcha latte which can be difficult to find in the STL area. You're able to adjust the ice and sweetness levels in your drink. They also have a rewards program so you're able to earn points and redeem for rewards like free toppings or drinks. Never have had a bad experience at Feng Cha!