" Fresh and tasty "…read more The shakes here are so good and apparently healthy . The staff is so friendly. I definitely recommend this place . The vibe is welcoming. Parking is all around and it's mostly metered .

I stopped by on the Holiday Stop & Stroll event in Newton Center for a BOGO (buy one get one free)…read moresmoothie, a great deal. It's a bit out of the way from the downtown area all the way down a street, so I hadn't passed it before I don't think, but it's worth visiting if you don't mind splurging on specialty smoothies. The menu was impressive with great options, also telling you all the vitamins and other good stuff contained in each one. I ordered something I hadn't had before, a smoothie called Long Life that included bee pollen along with acai, goji berries (dragonfruit), blueberries, banana, and pitaya. It tasted rich and dense, and felt great to drink! I also had some of my companion's order, which I have to note reminded me of the smoothies I loved getting at B.Good many times before they changed their menu too much over the years, raised the prices, closed multiple locations, and got rid of the glorious apple & bacon kale bowl. It's called the Namaste, a more typical smoothie with mango, kale, spinach, banana, and apple that also tasted fantastic. The service was great too. I for sure recommend visiting 11:11 Health Bar especially if there's a deal or discount happening!

sweeties is the GOAT aka Greatest of All Time!…read more Their ice cream is seriously creamy and delicious, and the staff is very kind. They have a huge variety of mix-ins for you to customize your ice cream flavor. It's a great, family-friendly business. The owners are lovely and so friendly, too. My friend and I often get ice cream from sweeties after a yummy dinner at Shanti nearby for an overall epic evening of good food. If you need a gift for someone in your life, get them a sweeties gift card!

An organization I volunteer with held their social here recently and the staff was great, slinging…read moreice cream for each of us based on our individual order. I built my own ice cream - Vanilla ice cream with maple miso mix-in topped with tahini granola. Wow. The crunchy granola with the sweet and salty ice cream was just refreshing. And as always, the ice cream at sweeties is smooth and creamy which is the best part. No brain freeze here, phew. Even though there were over 10-15 of us, they accommodated us very well in their space. Fun event!

Incredibly slow. Never ever been to a smoothie place that takes over 20 minutes. Staff has no idea…read morewhat they are doing. Will never go to this chain again. I could have bought all the ingredients and made it at home in the same time.

We used to really like juicy greens but have noticed several times, that the food tastes like the…read morecleaning solution that the restaurant smells like when the staff is cleaning the floors if the staff is cleaning or has recently cleaned. If this had just happened once or if the restaurant had responded when I reached out about it, I would just recommend avoiding when it smells like they're cleaning. But now I don't feel safe eating there with my family anymore.

Tucked in at the mall in Chestnut Hill, this is an unassuming health bar. Lovely little patio,…read moreoverall quiet ambience. Disclaimer: We went there after a hike at the nearby park on a Sunday after hours, so all shops were closed. The mall was very quiet, so I don't have a good sense of how this place is during rush hour. Healthy wraps and food, fresh juice, and breakfast all day! Portions are very generous; I took half the wrap with me. And the dessert menu is a must-have! Staff is accommodating, and they love dogs :) Overall, a good experience; if you are looking for healthy fast food in the area, this is your place!

My sister and I came here because of TikTok. I won't lie--it wasn't worth the hype, but it also…read morewasn't horrible. It's definitely overpriced, though that's kind of expected for a health-focused spot in Chestnut Hill. The portions were generous, and we were pleasantly surprised by the flavor. We both agreed the food was good--but nothing you couldn't get at places like Cava or Sweetgreen for a fraction of the price. That said, if you're looking for decent food with chill, calm vibes to take your girly friends, this is a good option. However, I definitely don't recommend the matcha. Overall, the place is cute...just not $70 cute.

This place is amazing. Please spend all ur money here bc if they ever go out of business I'm gonna…read moreBE UPSET. ITS SO GOOD! I like everything, I wish they would add the lentil soup again. I love the veggie wrap it's food if you add feta and more hummus. Chicken cease and desist wrap is delicious. Nutty professor shake is amazing. Livite salad is great.

Stopped by the other day because I saw 4 groups in a row on the street holding soft serve cones. By…read morethe look of the ice cream and their faces I was easily convinced to ask where they got it and follow suit. The interior is small but organized well. It was lively and clean. The staff was super friendly and the ordering process was smooth. I got the regular chocolate vanilla swirl soft serve on a cone and it was so delicious. Creamy and refreshing. I was shocked by how great the portion was! Although I didn't end up needing a cup...I would recommend getting one on the side :)

I occasionally crave an açai bowl and stumbled upon this location a few months ago. Since it's not…read morean açai-only place, they don't have many options for açai but if you're looking to grab a smoothie with a sandwich, this place has what you're looking for. I always get the regular açai bowl and ask for extra bananas instead of strawberries, since I'm mildly allergic. Prices are reasonable for the portion size and service is fast. If you're sitting at a table while waiting, they sometimes even bring it out to you. Good amount of seating inside, good amount of parking outside since it's in a plaza, and staff are friendly. As long as I live near the area, I'll keep coming back for açai bowls and maybe even venture to try some of their other options.

The smoothie I got at Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Dedham was terrible. It tasted like they were just…read moremaking it up as they went instead of following any real recipe, and the fruit was clearly not ripe. I honestly don't know how anyone could rate this place above 1 star unless they've never had a good smoothie before. The Dedham location is at 769 Providence Highway

Really busy mall location in Dedham. Busy location, good…read moreamount of seating. Clientele of all types Three of us all really enjoyed our food. It's order at the counter and food brought out to you My Roasted Mushroom Shawarma rice bowl was a plentiful mix of side salad, hummus, the main mushroom entree, rice and lentils. Flavors were great and pita fresh. My PB Power shake was creamy, filling and sweet. Great vegan options Hope to try their location in Boston. Hope to try again on my next visit from the west coast https://app.everybite.com/widget/life-alive-organic-cafe

I think I order from Life Alive at least twice when I'm in the area on business (which is…read morefrequent). Their delivery packaging is excellent - I've gotten soup and drinks that always arrive at a great temperature despite traveling from Dedham to Canton. I think that what I love the most is you're eating food that's good for you, but it still tastes delicious and not like you're depriving yourself of anything. Their cold pressed juices are DELICIOUS - the Morning Moxie is one of my favorite juices ever and the beet juice is also delicious. The avocado greens salad with the everything crusted avocado is SO good and the Mexicali Tostada salad is another of my favorites (I always get extra dressing of each - it's SO good). I've also ordered the Chili Garlic noodles that have the perfect amount of heat with the gochujang sauce. The avocado chocolate mousse is the perfect way to end a meal - it is a go-to for me EVERY time I order (and I'm not usually a dessert person). It's so indulgent and delicious - highly recommend! The portions here are also massive so a salad or bowl can easily be two meals, which is another positive. I genuinely look forward to ordering from here during each visit to the area and can't wait for them to roll out their spring specials!

Tried Playa Bowls for the first time a few months back but forgot to write a review for it. It's…read morebeen on my mind constantly since then though, so Playa Bowls is for sure worth the try! Their fruits are really fresh so their açaí bowls are one of the freshest ones I've had. There are plenty of berries and granola to go along with the açaí at the bottom half of the bowl. I usually order the Pura Vida bowl, and upon first glance $13 might be on the high end for an açaí bowl. But in my opinion one bowl is perfect to share between two people, maybe even 3. So I'd say that you're going to be getting enough to make it worth your money. I recommend the Pura Vida for anyone new to açaí bowls but the other options that they have look great as well. I usually order online via their website and then quickly swing by in person to grab my order (although I think you might be able to do delivery via UberEats too) and I've never had any issues with that. 5 stars!

" Plays bowls like your on a tropical vacation " I love the…read moreplays bowls here. Specially the mango play bowl . It fills one grown adult or two for a snack. The price is not too bad. The service is friendly. The vibe is welcoming. Parking is difficult but manageable.