**INITIAL REVIEW**…read more Being a gym rat - one who is upgrading from a big power lifter to a svette body building for everyday life (so no shows are anything like that) - I am always on the lookout for a good place for a protein shake. My "Go-To" at times, if I want to be lazy, is either Tropical Smoothie Cafe or even Wawa. However, I get some excellent suggestions from my fellow Yelp Elites, or even my closest friends. With that in mind, my close friend, Paula, told me about a new smoothie/coffee/health bar location she passes by every time she goes to work called Mermazing Nutrition. Since I take creedence to her suggestions and it is a smoothie place, I had to check it out. Paula, thank you for the suggestion because Mermazing Nutrition (which I will shorthand to simply Mermazing for the remainder of this review) is overall, in general, an amazing business with an amazing owner/operator running it. Though an address is given, I must stress more details on its location as many people might miss it. It is located on Babcock St., on the west side of the street and just north of Tropical Smoothie Cafe in between Fay Blvd. and Hibiscus Blvd. If it further helps, it is next door to Jimmy John's. The locale itself is kinda smallish, but I discern most people come in to get their orders and be on their way moreso than stay. However, it being smallish means it is cozy, and the cozy atmosphere is kinda simplistic with splashes of personality which includes the picture background which has become a popular trend amongst businesses, especially restaurants, as of late. There are a couple of tables and chairs for those who choose to sit in and enjoy what Mermazing has to offer, and there is a long, leather (?) couch people can sit on, too. As for the menu, what I saw were mutliple variations of smoothies and teas. I didn't see any food options, so take note of that as you come here. They have a normal range of protein shakes, iced coffees, and loaded teas. The standouts are their specialty menu which are drinks specified by Mermazing. They also have unique names like "Daisy Dukes," "Yellowstone," "Pretty n' Pink," and "Snakebite." You'll have to ask what each shake has to specifically offer though. The Extreme Rebuild is an amazing post-workout shake that includes almost 40 grams of whey protein, BCAAs, and L-glutamine. Finally, the "Kitchen Sink" literally has all the supplements you can add to any smoothie, in the smoothie. So imagine a smoothie with all the add-on ingredients and vitamins you can add. That is it. Would be cool if they served the drink in-house with a miniature kitchen sink, though. Ultimately, patrons have to understand this is a storefront for a representative of Herbalife. Julann is your local representative for Herbalife, which I will admit is a great product, but there are others out there that may or may not be good or better for you. What I like about Julann is that she doesn't "bully sell" Herbalife, mocking or insulting other options. She does her best to promote Herbalife, concentrating on that compared to belittling the competition. So overall, I am very impressed with Mermazing. True the price might be higher compared to a Wawa, but for a local business, it is actually really good and fair. The lack of food might be seen as an issue, but Mermazing doesn't try to promote or push that it sells such. Besides, anyone wanting food can stop by the Jimmy John's next door or go elsewhere. That is not what Mermazing promotes or offers. I will give Mermazing an overall score of four out of five stars. If I return a couple more times and they are just as good or even better, I will definitely give them their fifth star for consistency.

It was my first time in and was totally amazing just so relaxing calm like I have going there…read moreforever ... will definitely be going back.

Beautiful little store with friendly, well-informed staff. They have a large selection of olive…read moreoils and vinegars. You can taste it all; quite an experience. The prices are reasonable, and they ship everywhere. We will not buy anywhere else!

They have a large variety of oil and vinegar and happened to have the flavors I was searching for…read more The salesperson was knowledgeable and helpful. When I've purchased from other oil companies, I have to buy the spout as an extra add on. From Olives and Grapes has a special pour top included in their bottles, which is nice.

The Health Bar is a tiny spot I almost missed between America's Best and Five Below, but I'm glad I…read morefound it. The place was packed, which told me right away it had to be good. I ordered a chicken wrap and a "muscle shake." The wrap was crazy flavorful -- honestly the best part. The shake was just okay taste‑wise, but you can tell it was clean and not full of sugar. Only downside is the place is really small and kind of hard to spot, but parking is easy and the service was great. They helped me pick my wrap and were super polite. Overall, a great little spot.

Ordered 2 wraps, both delicious and very fresh ingredients. Made fast but with care. Staff…read moreknowledgable and polite. We are going back to try their smoothies, they also offer protein in several. The place is newly decorated, very cute and clean.

This is the best Cuban food I e ever had, their sauce was spicy while also not being super…read moreoverwhelming. The service was amazing the people were really nice.

We have wanted to try this place for awhile now and we are so happy we did!…read more I ordered the Spanish chorizo. It was very good. I wish I had purchased sauce to go with it as the sausage wasn't as spicy as I would have liked nor the omelette as moist but it was still delicious. My side was the fried plantains which you can't ever go wrong with and to drink, an iced caramel cafe con leche. The drink was strong and tasted very good. For $5 that was a decent drink. My husband had the Big Cuban and wanted to go back a different day soon after to get it again. We didn't because financially it would have been a poor decision for price and gas but still that says something! We will definitely be back when we are in the area. It's cute inside- and can get busy so I'm told. They have a counter to order and they bring your food to your table.

This place is so cute, bright, and inviting! Some of the…read morestaff are a little quiet and even a little standoffish, but the owner is incredible and so kind!! Their beef empanadas are yummy and their bagels are delicious! I love love love the golden glow smoothie! I do wish there were a few more lunch items available like some good sandwiches and salads. They are still new and are inclusive to children! Highly recommend!!

Thank you Luna Dayz Cafe for allowing us to host our little girl's small family birthday party on…read moreSaturday! It was the perfect space for a few kids and a balloon twister artist. The play area was great for keeping everyone entertained. All the adults agreed that the drinks were delicious.

Wow the memories of my youth flooded back being in a space I used to hang out in when it was…read moreShagg's surf shop. The decor paid homage to the surf roots with a bit of skater vide too. Plenty of seating and the area near the counter seems to be a bit cooler. An extensive menu with plenty of choices. I settled on the T Street wrap which was chicken salad in a spinach tortilla with carrots spinach and avocado. Flavor was pretty good and plenty of crunch from the carrots. The chicken salad was a tad dry for me so next time I will ask for extra mayo to add in. It came with tortilla chips (from a bag I would imagine and they tasted like it) and some of their homemade beet hummus. A hard pass next time. Not my thing apparently. Also it says it comes with tomato. Missing on my wrap. Just noticed reviewing the menu. That may have helped with the dryness. They had a cooler that had drinks in it, but the bottle of tea I grabbed was warm. They also have a thing of water you can help yourself to. But it could have used some ice. It was room temp. But free. Busy cafe and they were pumping out the food and drinks. Coffee drinks appeared to be very popular from my vantage point. Gonna have to give it a go again and try a bowl. Normally I would have only done three stars but the staff was very friendly and smiled when they brought my food to me, extra star for the vibe.

very cute spot near the beach, always has people. smoothie was fresh and sweet with chunks of…read moremango. but me and the guy in front of me ordered the same thing, and his was filled to the top and mine was not. so I guess I got the leftovers :/

Second time I've been to this coffee house and tried some new items. They have a mushroom coffee,…read morewhich I had never had before and it was really delicious. I also tried the raspberry muffin, which is to die for! The scones are also yummy. If you're in the area, you need to stop and try it!

I wanted to really like this place because I'm actively looking to support local coffee shops -…read moreplus save me a long drive to Starbucks! unfortunately, the coffee fell a little short. First, let me say that the owner/barista was very pleasant and the decor homey. She gets a plus for offering almond milk. She also offers some baked goods which we did not try as our visit was strictly for the coffee. However, the coffee for me was lacking (sorry! ). I love good coffee and espresso especially since I am a latte drinker, but the latte I ordered was made on a Keurig and unfortunately did not have the full flavor of my beloved espresso I was expecting. I won't go into too much detail about my husband's mocha latte except that it was barely warm, probably a byproduct of the steamer heating up the almond milk for my drink. This is something she will need to address for sure, especially if she gets a big crowd. Our visit was shortly after she opened, so I'm hoping that she has worked out some kinks since then.

We have been coming to Around The World Cafe for years whenever we visit the area. It remains one…read moreof our favorite restaurant experiences across the country. It can get a little busy and sometimes your order does not come out exactly as you asked for it. However, that is part of the charm. The food is excellent, fresh, and feels like you're eating at home. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. Sometimes you are treated to live music. Hope to return here for years to come.

Been years since we visited…read more We were sat by a very enthusiastic young man. Grabbed a table by the window and ordered an iced mocha latte. It was very sweet albeit with plenty of caffeine. :) The staff were very engaging. Almost to a fault. Sometimes a little space is nice. Food came out and it was very good. No condiments used. They have a pepper "salsa" on their roasted tomato that was very good. My omelette was large and very good. Very well balanced ingredients ratio. The two egg breakfast was also very large and well done. As we finished up the owner started playing guitar. Electric acoustic version. A little loud. So we let him know as did another two top. Whoa that went over like a lead ballon. If he had lost the amp it probably would have been pleasant. Pretty pricy but I do think it was a good value. Staff needs to turn it down a notch or two on "how is it" questions.