Finding out that Coco Bliss had taken over the "nourish" bar at Lorna Jane in the Gas works complex…read morewas a bad idea for me - this is because it's waaaaay to close to my house & work and I'm going to spend all my money on their delicious salads, acai bowls, smoothies & Juices! They are seriously one of the most delicious "fast food" places in Brisbane and they're healthy! Anywhere that has an acai bowl called the "Bounty Bowl" is on a winner, it tastes similar to the choc bar but none of the bad stuff plus it fills you up topped with fresh banana, choc coyo, goji & choc bukinis - they've got me sold to try the whole menu. Bring. It. On.

Received fantastic service from very friendly staff. I am very picky with my food choices so it was…read morea relief that every question I had about dietary specifications were answered with no fuss. Menu is fantastic and offers so many healthy options. The smoothie bowls are absolutely fantastic and my poached chicken bowl was perfect. I was in Brisbane on holiday and was hoping to not compromise my diet, so I am glad that a place with such a clean menu existed. Thank you!

Quench is definitely my new favourite smoothie heaven!…read more I just ordered a Mangolicious Smoothie and a Tiramisu Thickshake. What I like about its smoothie is that the drink is full of delicious mango sorbet and for me, it's a great breakfast! Tiramisu Thickshake, after the first of sip in my life, I feel this is better than the original Tiramisu cake itself! So creamy yet still attaining its tiramisu taste! The shop is located in the heart of James St Market! Trust me, this is the greatest way for a lighter breakfast!

I was gonna give 4 stars cuz my smoothie was pretty good, but bumped it down to 3 because it took…read moreFOREVER AND A FREAKING DAY for it to be made. My friend had got a sandwich from the restaurant across the way, and he had already finished eating it before I got back with my smoothie - kinda ruins meeting up to grab lunch/a snack. I really have no idea what happened...it shouldn't have taken that long and they didn't act like it took long, no apology for the wait or anything. I had the mint berry tingle - apple, fresh mint, blueberries, peaches, lemon and ice. But of course I had to tinker with it, I swapped the lemon for lime - and I must say it was a good choice!

This bellweather juice bar is the sort of thing that most of the world can't sustain: a purely…read moreplant-based chain eatery. Indeed, there are several of these, more coming, and they're not in snazzy beach locations, but spread around Brisbane's banal suburbs. It's almost as if going out for an acai bowl is a normal thing to do. Like most of these sorts of places, it is not cheap, but the bowl I got was quite delicious: a hazulnut "nutella"-ish creation with a respectable variety of fruit and granola. It works because it's the sort of thing I would struggle to do by myself; it's awfully difficult to keep around fresh fruit. The menu is mostly acai bowls and smoothies, but other dessert items and a few savory dishes are there as well, all completely animal-free. It was good enough that I would want to return, though I would more likely sample another location.

This is a nice plaxe place for any raw food fan. I had the Green Machine smoothie which is made…read morewith coconut juice, mint, kale, and mango. There are plenty of other natural food products available for purchase such as agave syrups, coconut vinegar. They even have boxes of bananas for you to buy if you like. I had a bit of a taste of the bubble gum fruit bowl. Surprisingly very refreshing and satisfying. Check it out. You can park over ay the Stones Corner Shopping centre garage and walk over.

Having missed my train by one minute and with half an hour before the next I was feeling a little…read morebit down. Not only did I have to wait but I could feel the sniffles coming on. Who gets the flu in summer? Apparently I do. Whenever I feel sick I crave fruit juice and to my luck I spotted a juice bar called Juice Energy. Now at this point in time I was craving juice but also in desperate need of some energy so I figured this was the place to be. The man serving was friendly and shot me a sexy smile the minute I walked up. I opted for the Super C juice since it sounded healthy and like it might ward off my flu. He whipped it up in no time and all and my gosh it was tasty. I do love those juice bars that aren't your normal chain ones. For some reason the juice just tastes more fresh. They also had a range of pies, salads, and gourmet yoghurts available. You can't go past their juice though. I highly recommend it.

Super healthy and super awesome. Definitely try to stop in if I am ever down that way but alas I…read morework in the city and there is nothing this awesome in taste and value. You can even mix your salads from a very diverse range. Change the juices (all made with real fruit) or have a yummo health ball that is the perfect snack on the run.

"Everything natural is good" opines the proprietor of this happening smoothie bar in the heart of…read moreWest End. As someone with some scientific expertise in what is natural and what is good, I find this is overly simplistic and misleading. Nonetheless, if you drop in, I suspect you'll find that it holds true for everything they have here. I have tried a few local smoothie places, and while this isn't the cheapest one, it seems clearly the best. Of course, anyone can throw some stuff in a blender; I suspect juice bars persist largely because it's difficult for most of us to manage the logistics of keeping fresh fruit at home. But here, they're not just doing the grunt work for you, they're bringing some serious skill to the table. Could I use dragonfruit and coconut and get something that looks and tastes like bubblegum? I'm guessing not. Could I duplicate their wondrous "whipped fruit", a sort of fresh coconut ice cream made right in front of me? Not a chance. Their creations are both delicious and innovative, and I've not found an average one yet (and I've tried quite a few). The proprietor says he's from Brazil, which would explain why he is so good with topical fruits. It's a neighborhood vibe kind of place, and there's a decent chance of free samples. If something is on special, I suggest trying it. Most of what they use is fresh fruit and nut milks and coconut water and they are mostly vegan (save for a few clearly labeled pastries), making this establishment friendly to most customers. Besides their smoothies and bowls, a mouthwatering assortment of salads and baked desserts beckons. I still haven't tried any of those for fear of getting addicted, and if it instead turns out that they're terribly underwhelming in some way, I suppose I'll go back and revise this place's rating down again. Doesn't seem likely.

"Let's go get some health food" is never a line that would get me motivated. However, it was a hot…read moreday and I really wanted a watery, pulpless juice. I'd already walked past this place several times and the footpath tables decorated with a full bunch of bananas and a whole pineapple never failed to amuse. Looking at the menu, the Angel Juice leapt straight out - watermelon, pineapple and strawberry. While I was waiting I marvelled at the chunky, gorgeous looking slices on offer. Someone really needs to review each one in turn. It is almost a hole in the wall. There are two window seats and a few table outside on the foot path. I hugged my juice for a good half hour, working on Pinterest and seeing a steady stream of people pop in. At some point someone had ordered one of the smashed fruit crazy whips - there's a photo someone has posted. This towering melange of frozen fruit will usually contain something with a bit of body, such as banana, then some tempting flavours such as berries, and the superfruit hit of acai. To my delight, the owner came over with a sample size and asked me to try it out. It was covered in the crunchiest coconut flakes and was delicious. West End lacks a decent ice cream store, so this will be where I'll head during summer.

This busy juice and smoothie shop right off Albert St and very close to the middle of Queen St Mall…read morealways seems to troupe of people waiting to get their tasty drinks prepared. I wanted to with something a bit healthier so I got the Two & Five Juice which is a nice little concoction of orange, apple, carrot, celery and beets. The fruits and vegetables blended together nicely to form a guiltless sweet dessert after a fairly heavy meal. The girl at the counter even asked whether I wanted it over ice! That's a pretty good service considering those pesky cubes of solid water take up so much precious cup space (note* I went ice-less). My girlfriend got a berry smoothie though for the life of me right now I cannot remember which. It tasted pretty good and had a sizable quantity of your typical basic berries. The yogurt mixed well with the other ingredients and came out nicely blended with no traces of chunky ice or otherwise solid material. The service is quick and efficient. Even though there were about 5 people in front of us, we got our drinks shortly after we ordered. They have quite a few blenders and juicing machines working nonstop so we were able to walk away quite satisfied.

Caribbean Green tastes great! Staff is friendly. Prices are reasonable. Awesome locations…read morethroughout the CBD. However, it can be quite busy at times at the Queen St Mall location.

Well isn't this a conveniently located spot to grab a smoothie or cold-press juice after your…read moreworkout at the gym or, in my case, after a morning Pilates session? Knowing I had a few more errands to run before getting home and not having any snacks on me, I popped into Coco Bliss (my first time in any of their stores) for a refreshing smoothie to tide me over til I returned home. Upon the recommendation of a friend I opted for the Mocha protein smoothie. I think something that impressed me most is the choice of base for your smoothie. Don't want dairy - that's okay. For an extra 50cents you can have coco water, almond milk or soy. All about the dairy? Then they've got you covered with skim or full cream. The customisation continues with the ability to add extras in like L-Glutamine for aided recovery? Now, before you roll your eyes, I have no idea if old mate glutamine is actually aiding my recovery but hey it sounds good! Sure, this bad boy set me back 8 clams but I could have easily spent that on a coffee and muffin or slice of banana bread - not nearly as good for you post workout. My smoothie was delivered lickity split and I was on my way. If you're after a overly friendly level of service you may not find that here (based on my experience today) but the team are efficient and that works for me.

They can be a bit heavy on the ginger, so if you are not a fan ask them to ease up a bit. Otherwise…read moreit is the perfect place to pick up a tasty healthy treat when in Nundah village!

Nims' is back (as is her banana chutney). Some of you may remember Nims' from such cafe kitchens as…read moreComfort at my Table in Milton. The Jam Pantry, in Greenslopes, is their newest venture and could be considered a more polished and grown up Comfort. The country-cottage chic design is still there but it's more refined (hello beautiful wallpapered back room for group dining!) as is the menu. There's old favourites including Nims' Eggs but then there's the specials board. And this is where Nims' shines. French toast with raspberry ripples, Tomato and Strawberry soup, Cous Cous cereal with coconut yoghurt, confit salmon, and a few other treats sure to leave you considering a two or three course breakfast or brunch, or at the very least plotting your immediate return. We dined here early on a Thursday morning in their first week of trade. Service was top-notch, attentive and being asked just what I meant by "iced long black" was a welcome question to ensure my coffee was a rousing success. To be fair, there were only a handful of diners while we were there but I'm confident even during the busy weekend periods, brunch hunters wouldn't be waiting too long for meals. My Zucchini and Cumin fritters with bacon, beetroot relish (able to be purchased in-house alongside Nims' other preserves, jams and relishes), garlic yoghurt and poached eggs were much larger than I'd expected and finishing them became quite the mission whilst chatting away to my dining companion. Served in a bowl, it was liking digging for hidden treasure as I made my way down to the fritters - soft, pillowy and light. There was a moment of ordering regret upon seeing my friend's french toast! The best thing it's the type of cafe you can take a paramour, your girlfriends, or your Mum. It's just like going home!

Being a lover of Comfort at My Table, I was very excited to try Jam Pantry and I was not…read moredisappointed! Food was delicious and service was lovely, will definitely be back again even if to just purchase some of the jams and relishes that are available. Fantastic new addition to the Greenslopes area!