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

This week has been particularly difficult on a personal level. I decided to take a drive on this…read moresummer like afternoon to Cafe Bela Vida in Avon. I'm pretty familiar Avon but Bela Vida is located away from all the other attractions, right next to a small fitness club. Bela Vida is such a beautiful space, there's positive words right outside the door. The beautiful plants all over the space made me want to stay. The natural materials made this place comfortable and relaxing. The menu of teas and protein shakes is the size of the whole wall. I decided to go with the Dirt Cake Lean & Fit Shake. I got mine in a medium size, which was a pretty generous size, and I realized I could have gone with a small. This was pretty chocolatey, but I could tell there was protein powder as the base. Well I knew what I was getting, so I wasn't so let down by the after taste. I will say this was my breakfast and lunch today. It was very filling and decently tasty. What I enjoyed a lot more than the shake it's self, is the space and the environment. It is a great space to be alone or with friends. I enjoyed reading parts of the book The Astrology of You and Me, they had on the little table. And the background music was a great counterpart. I plan to return here in the future and try something else.

Was out and about with the girlfriend and was looking for a place to have a bit of a snack. Found a…read moresmoothie snack not too far away from a coffee shop we decided to try. Place is very open, a single waist high counter and blenders. Ladies are friendly and knowledgeable in all the different boosted teas they offer. Not a tea person, so I opted for a protein shake. The tea was strong, tart but the fruit flavors were not strong enough to step on the green tea flavor. The protein shake was grainy but had a good flavor. Creamy, cold, and thick. They do topping as well but I opted against adding it. Price is on par for a shake place. They also have oat balls and other misc snacks. It's a pretty decent shake, and a very good tea place. A good option for tea if you're in the area.

It's a herbalife shop, that puts in that extra effort to be better than the others…read more I belong to a bariatric group, and this place was touted to be a very good place to get a protein shake. Since there's a couple good breakfast spots in the area, I decided I would go to this location and give them a try. Place was decked out with decor and inspirations sayings. I take a quick look at the displays, and I see the herbalife products. To the unintiated, herbalife shops are pretty much these MLM shops. Kinda like lularoe. they use social media to attempt to appear trendy while trying to encourage repeat business while harvesting as much info as they can from you. I don't really care too much about that, I care about the end product and how things taste. After being to a few of these shops, I can say that I'm not really a fan of their proteins. I feel that they use a little too much thickener and are a little gritty. the flavors are muted and they always try to justify the price of the shake by giving you a detox + energy tea to go with it. Their shakes pretty much taste like what I would expect a protein shake to taste like, if I didn't know how to make one myself. The biggest difference between these shops is how they are operated. This place is operated pretty well. The owner was very kind and inquisitive, though they could be a little pushy. This specific location actually has lots of extra items like protein balls and cookies. They also got very decorative with their shakes, layering shake and mix-ins and topping with pictures of shakes to help you make your decisions. I got a shake, a tea for the girlfriend, some protein balls, and because it was customer appreciation day I got a balloon, a valentine protein ball, and a gift certificate. I did enjoy the protein balls, they had a strong peanut butter flavor and a good texture. The protein shake was okay, was this apple pie shake with layers of granola, apple, caramel, and a little apple pie piece on top. The tea had a little bit too much of their fruit punch flavoring, but it was drunk. The difference between this herbalife shop and others is the staff and the hustle, and this place is trying very hard to be just that little bit better than it's competition. I respect this place for trying as hard as they do, but it is not the greatest of shakes. If you want a herbalife protein shake, give this place a try.

A small shop in a plaza that'll have you questioning why you're out there…read more All the products are Herbalife brand from the protein to the additional boosters that can be added. Get a shake which comes with a tea. They have all kinds of different flavors too choose and the teas are refreshing. Takes a little bit of time to make it all, but not too long. I'm personally not a big fan of Herbalife and their company. The shakes all had a hint of peanut butter that more masked the intended taste. The tea is good but I think our's might have been mislabeled. Overall, it is good if you're close by and have $30 to spend on two shakes and a tea. The best part is the owner who has a great story on how she went through a weight loss journey and is fun to speak to. I might be back but not sure on that since you can get similar shakes at many other places or at your gym. The highlight was the owner, she was worth the trip not the shakes.

Justin Bratter is the new owner of the Health is Wealth Juice Bar in the West Hartford area…read more Justin grew up in West Hartford area and is enjoying serving his community and surrounding towns as a small business owner. It's always been a dream of his and he's giving it his all. The grand opening was back in April and has been doing great business. This smoothie and juice bar serves a wide variety of smoothies, açaí bowls, sea moss, juice refreshers, wellness shots and energy and detox drinks. We tried the banana mania meal supplement drink and it was very delicious and tasty. He has a good selection of different items on his menu to choose from. He uses all fresh ingredients and serves with a smile. If you're in the area stop by and support this small business owner as you won't be disappointed.

Health Is Wealth has a great variety of different healthy drinks as well as açaí bowls and energy…read moreshots. You can also create your own drink with the many different options available. A great place to visit and get your energy going!

I stopped by Magic Blend recently and had such a great experience I had to share it. It's a small,…read moreorganic smoothie spot that's been run by the owner herself for over 10 years, with help from her daughter--and you can really feel the care and consistency that comes with that. Everything I tried was fresh and honestly delicious, but what stood out just as much was the atmosphere. The owner is incredibly kind and easy to talk to, and we ended up having a really genuine conversation that made the visit feel more personal than your typical grab-and-go place. If you're looking for quality and a place with real heart behind it, this is definitely worth checking out. I wish you were in Rhode Island!! God bless.

The place is somewhat new but myself Idk if it's okay & I can explain. Staff is adequate & maybe…read moreone person at time however my worries are that in terms of smoothies they might not have knowledge on getting it right & having correct straws for enjoying & when I had to do spoon it seemed like there's still ice not totally broken down well (they have adequate flavors but maybe not enough knowledge about getting it right. They have coffee & some food stuff however under the circumstances I think they need some help & though person was okay maybe little more assistance needed.

Love this local hidden gem! The smoothies are so creative and delicious! The bowls are packed with…read moreingredients and have so many options. I love coming here after going to the gym before heading back home to work!

It's one of my favorite places to go. I gave it four stars because I love the juices the bowls, the…read moresmoothies. The only problem I ever have with this place. Is the consistency of how the bowls are made one minute it looks like the picture next time you order it don't look like the picture. It's halfway full it just there's never no consistency. That's the worst part about this place. Other than that it's really good. They give you a picture on the menu like the ones below but that's not what I get.

Really nice place, had the butterfinger shake with my girl. Will be back in the future!read more

I stopped by Everlasting Nutrition because it looked so inviting from the outside. I was in awe…read morewith how much more beautiful it is inside. The space is spacious and bright, with adorable swing basket seats, as well a few other comfy seats. Each table has a little plant on it. There is also a beautiful wall of inspirational words. They have a large menu of all kinds of teas and shakes, be it fruity, nutty or chocolatey, they can make it. The lady workin here, I really wish I got her name, was super patient and kind, something tells me she might be the owner. She explained how the protein shakes are high in protein and fiber, while tasting delicious. I typically don't do shakes, because they're filled with sugar and other mystery ingredients. However, on the day I was here, I hadn't had dinner yet, and I was intrigued by the flavors they offered. I decided to get the Peanut Butter Chocolate Banana Bread, now that's a mouthful of a name. My shake looked so good, and it tasted even better. It was mostly chocolate, but it wasn't heavy, it was kind of airy tasting, there were tiny chocolate chips that traveled through the straw smoothly for an extra touch of sweetness. I couldn't really taste the peanut butter, but I could see it. This was a very tasty and totally filling protein shake. I just wish they offered a few size options, as it was just a bit too much for me. At Everlasting Nutrition you can also find locally made products, such as honey and soap for purchase. I really enjoyed my protein shake, I can't wait to try more of their menu.

Great health food open late. Nice staff just wish their chairs were more sturdy and fat friendly…read more They have picnic tables outside. I liked the bowl with the blue base.

Great selection and prepped with love. Me and my family ordered a few things off the menu and we…read morewill be back sooner than later. A+