I first found about the Waterhole pre-2020 but then shutdowns happened. I was in the area one day,…read morerecently, and randomly remembered the smoothies and beet juice. I'm happy to see that this business withstood the pandemic and I'm happy to be back!! The service is warm and welcoming and I love their beet-based beverages!

I'm so happy my friend introduced me to The Waterhole! The service has been great and my order is…read morealways ready in no time. They have a nice selection of smoothies as well as sea moss juices. I really like the coco loco and can't wait to try the other options soon!

I was pleasantly impressed to find this store while visiting the area. I enjoyed a fruit bowl, 50…read moreShades of Green and a Spinach Patty. Everything was delicious! The service was quick and friendly.

I have been hearing about Turning Natural for years. I kept telling my sister about it, but we…read morenever made it before she left MD. After she left, I got sidetracked. But I finally made it once I saw this location was opening up. It's very close to my parents, so they also asked me to grab something when I went. When I showed up it looked fresh and clean, and the smell of fresh fruit was in the air. The smoothies have cool names and come in different sizes. I got medium ones for my parents and I, and they were so delightfully colorful. We had the Nipsey Blue, Chill Pill, and Pitaya (I really should've taken pictures). I couldn't help but notice jackfruit patties too, and got two of those. Once I got to my parents' to drop everything off, we were all so pleased upon our first sips. And those patties blew me away. I've had my share of vegan patties, ranging from ackee to vegan fish to jerk plantain... but jackfruit was something else. I cannot wait to return and get more. It's a welcome addition to Woodmore Town Centre. Oh... they had these mini vegan bundt cakes on display, and every single one was different. I am definitely going to have one of those when I return.

This is for the Bethesda location, but they don't have a page on here. First time here. Got the…read moreBlue Banana and the Green Boost

My husband and I were really excited to try a smoothie by pure green. When we arrived, we were…read moregreeted with great enthusiasm, which nowadays isn't the case for a lot of places. The inside has a few seats available to lounge. We ordered the PINK DRAGON SMOOTHIE with Pitaya, mango, pineapple, coconut butter, coconut water, almond milk. It was so flavorful and not too sweet, which we loved! Can't wait to go back and try out some other items on the menu!

I was in the mood for a smoothie and Nips just so happened to be staring right at me so I popped…read morein! I asked for some suggestions and ended up going with the peanut butter. I'm a person who likes peanut butter but if you're not into it so much this may not be for you. The peanut butter is thick! It's heavy on the peanut butter and bananas without much fluff of milk or other liquids. I really appreciated this and found it quite tasty. I'll likely pop in again to try some of their other offerings!

Smoothies were amazing! I customized mine with almond milk and it was still a great consistency,…read morejust thick enough! My 9 month old drank from a straw for the first time here with one of their smoothies Forever one of my favs now. Veggie patties are bomb too!

A good place for healthy drinks and food. It has some good tasting items. Shakes don't taste like…read morethe usual protein mix that's like chalk or something. Food includes doughnuts. These are made with healthy plant proteins. Herbalife is the brand of the products here. It mostly makes protein shakes. These are made of the protein powder and water. It's not the only beverage here. They also have fruit teas. Among these are several colorful ones to choose from. They taste kind of sugary so maybe they aren't exactly healthy food but the tea is good though. I like the Incredible Hulk. It's about $6 for a large cup and it's very refreshing. They also have doughnuts so you can get the protein powder another way. It's about $3 for each. Prices are kind of high. The protein though is high quality so it makes it kind of okay. It seems like a good place for getting some healthier drinks. Picking up a healthier doughnut can also be done here. They also have a membership if you plan to come here often then it's a good idea to get this.

I enjoyed my experience at Nutrition 301. We went on a super hot day after a walk. I saw an…read moreadvertisement on FB for a free smoothie for your first time and it did not disappoint. The smoothie was delicious! Upon entry we were greeted with a smile and cheerful welcome. You enter your phone number on the pad this displays your reward offers and gets you into their rewards system if you're a first timer. There was tons of hand sanitizer, drink specials on board, printed menus and menu on the wall. There's a seating area by the window with a small library and really cute decor. There's other 2 person seating tables along the wall. I had the pecan praline smoothie recommended by another patron. The smoothies are healthy but tastes like desserts. There's so many options. In addition, you can select what nutritional add-ins you'd like. If smoothies aren't your thing, you can choose from refreshing teas. I'm still unsure if they have vegan smoothie options - there were a lot of people who came in after us so I didn't get a chance to get the full details on what was in the smoothie. My partner purchased me an iced coffee drink from there another day and a coffee smoothie. Both were delish. It can be hard to miss - hence I didn't know it was there and it's in my neighborhood. There's a tree blocking the sign from the street view. There's free street parking as well. I definitely plan to become a regular. For those who want to support black businesses this is one.

Continuing my America 250 representing a restaurant starting in New Jersey in Playa Bowls, which…read morestarted on the Jersey shore in 2014. I first tried Playa Bowls in Burtonsville, MD in March 2025 and loved it. I visited their College Park location speaking of America 250 on July 4, 2026. I combined this with a $2.50 individual cheese pizza deal at Ledo in honor of 250 that day only, which was a block away from here. Playa Bowls had a 250 bonus points promotion going on that 4th of July weekend. Staff at the College Park location was very friendly, at least on par with my experiences at Burtonsville. I always never know what I'm getting whenever I go. I remembered to look at their seasonal specialty bowls, but neither terribly appealed to me. I ended up going with Coco Berry bowl, which came with strawberries, blueberries, a yogurt base, coconut, banana, & blueberry flax granola. This was delicious! This was also unintentional, but the bowl I got happened to be red, white, & blue, so that was cool!

We got ours in Fishers, IN and I am so happy we have been there multiple times. I am sure this…read moreplace is still just as amazing.

100/10 just for the hospitality!!! I wish I would have taken the man's name who took my order but…read moreLord he put a smile on my face! This place is amazing in terms of quality and service!

Fueling up for an adventure with a healthy on-the-go lunch from @riseup_nutrition…read more Definitely a pricy option but I'll treat myself every now and then!! @@jus2blkgirlseating #PeanutButterCup #onthego #travel #photography #ontheroad #breakfast #healthy #healthylifestyle #coffee #foodie #vegan #healthyfood #adventure #follow #love #fitness #food #lifestyle #summer #instagood #roadtrip #mealprep #lunch #yummy #explore #delicious #momlife #fashion #happy #glutenfree

Really liked the food here and the staff was really nice We tried the empanadas de queso,…read morechicharrones with tostones and all kinds of sushi rolls. None of the sushi has fish, it's more like sushi that is good to eat warm, but very delicious (with plantains, fried cheese, salami, etc.). The empanadas were bomb! And also loved the chicharrones and tostones very fresh. Only issue is that the food took about an hour to be prepared so I strongly recommend ordering ahead as they make everything from scratch.

This Dominican spot opened up a few days ago. My family and I decided to give it a try and we were…read morepleasantly surprised! The place is still opening up slowly, and with the COVID safety measures in place, there isn't anywhere to sit, so it's more of a take-out place. However, the food is great! The serving sizes for some dishes are on the smaller side, but the flavor of the food makes up for this. We had the Dominican breakfast (mangu, salami, egg, longaniza, and cheese), steak, rice with guandules, sancocho (soup), mondongo, cheese empanada, beef empanada, and chicken empanada. Everything was tasty and the service was very attentive and friendly. Pro tip: call ahead of time to place your order.

I stopped by Fruitive for lunch while visiting D.C. and absolutely loved it. The menu is 100% vegan…read moreand everything feels thoughtful, creative, and unique. I ordered the Tuscan Kale wrap (kale, sweet potatoes, quinoa, broccoli, chickpeas, onions, basil pesto, hummus, cayenne, tortilla) in a gluten-free wrap, and it was honestly one of the most flavorful wraps I've ever had! The ingredients tasted super savory and fresh. I also tried the Coffee Date smoothie (cold brew coffee, almond milk, banana, peanut butter, raw cacao, dates), and it was delicious. The atmosphere is cute, clean, and trendy, with a really welcoming feel. It's small with limited seating, but it wasn't overcrowded at all. I went with a group of three and we sat outside--perfect setup for a warm day with shaded seating and umbrellas. Inside, there were people working on laptops, so it definitely seems like a great spot to hang out or work remotely. Service was quick, warm, and friendly. Overall, such a great find. I'd absolutely come back.

Still so good. Love this avocado toast. Hail to the Kale is good, but I prefer dressing on the side…read moreso it's not so wet. Would definitely order again.

Birthday cake for breakfast? Say less!…read more I've been dying to try South Block's seasonal Birthday Cake Smoothie because I'm a sucker for anything birthday cake flavored. With this week's heat wave, Thursday felt like the perfect excuse to finally treat myself. The Birthday Cake Smoothie is made with almond milk, banana, vanilla, granola, maple syrup, plant protein, and topped with a dollop of blue CocoWhip, a cherry twist, and sprinkles. I swapped the plant protein for whey protein, and it absolutely hit the spot. It was creamy, refreshing, and definitely gave me the birthday cake vibes I was hoping for without being overly sweet. I ordered ahead through the app, and my smoothie was ready right on time. I also appreciated their pickup setup. Completed orders are placed in a freezer at the counter, so you can simply grab your drink and keep it moving. Quick, easy, and perfect for busy mornings. One thing I love about this location is being inside Union Market. There are plenty of places to sit if you want to enjoy your smoothie or bowl. Now, if you've ever been to Union Market on a weekend or evening, you already know finding a seat can feel like a competitive sport. But in the mornings, it's much calmer with far less foot traffic, making it a great time to visit. Price-wise, it's about the same as the South Block near my office in Arlington. Is it expensive? Sure. But honestly, that's just the reality of smoothie and açaí bowl spots these days. At least here, the quality, convenience, and fresh ingredients make it feel worth the splurge every once in a while. I'll definitely be back... especially if they bring this Birthday Cake Smoothie around again.

I knew that an acai bowl was food, and, honestly... that was about it! We were drawn to this booth…read morefrom the dozen people lined up to get one, and WOW, I'm furious that I've never had one before. Exceptional. South Block has scores of options to choose from and I got the peanut butter & jelly. A+. I tried my fiancee's nutella amalgamation and it was just as good. I need to go back! We had such a great time enjoying it on the picnic tables outside. My only complaint was the acai bowl's were so good, our conversation was practically non-existent... we mostly just ate. They were filling, delicious, and broke my brain as to why I had gone this far in life without making this treat a regular in my pursuit of constantly enjoying the most toothsome dishes to be had. I need to go back. Soon.