I had to check this place out after seeing their viral fruit pastries on TikTok. I asked the woman…read moreat the counter how long they've been open--she said three years--and the line was nearly out the door, so they're clearly doing well. That said, the experience was pretty confusing. There were photos of drinks on the wall but no pricing. The only thing I noticed with pricing was a Dubai chocolate drink listed for $30! They didn't have the fruit pastry flavors listed inside; we only noticed them posted outside on the window after we had already ordered, and the flavors online didn't exactly match what was in-store. The biggest shock was the price. The fruit pastries were $12-$15 each, which felt excessive. I've been to plenty of high-end spots for dessert, and this was easily the most expensive I've paid. When I asked about the pricing, I was told everything is made in-house--which I would expect at that price point anyway. I ended up getting the piña colada and mango fruit pastries, along with a passionfruit lemonade that was also $12. Everything tasted good and fresh, but quite sweet and, in my opinion, overpriced--especially for Meriden, CT. Overall, tasty, but not something I'd go back for given the cost and lack of clarity in the ordering experience.

If you've seen the viral drinks floating around social media, you've probably heard about Paradise…read moreFrappe. I finally decided to check it out and it definitely lived up to the hype. First, a quick tip: their winter hours are Tuesday-Sunday from 12 PM-7 PM, so plan your visit accordingly. The menu is full of creative fruit drinks, pastries, and trendy desserts. They have flavors like strawberry, mango, passionfruit, piña colada, and even Dubai-style desserts that you see all over social media. On my visit I ordered three items: * Boba Strawberry Passionfruit Lemonade * Coconut Passionfruit Frappe * Dubai Sundae The coconut passionfruit frappe had the perfect consistency; smooth, creamy, and refreshing. The coconut and passionfruit flavors balanced each other perfectly and tasted very tropical. The boba strawberry passionfruit lemonade was also packed with flavor. It had fresh strawberry pieces, lemon slices, and passionfruit pulp. Just be careful of the lemon seeds. It even had a fun little surprise on top; a candy shark and what looked like Nerds candy, which made it extra playful. Inside, the shop gives off tropical island vibes. It's a small space but there is seating available. Today Friday the 13th, there were only two people ahead of me, music playing in the background, and a TV on. The wait wasn't long and the staff was very friendly and helpful. For the three items I spent about $45, but considering the fresh ingredients, presentation, and portion sizes, I would say the price is reasonable. If you enjoy colorful drinks, tropical flavors, and viral-style desserts, Paradise Frappe is definitely worth checking out.

Came in for my protein since I wasn't able to stop and grab some food. It's a quick fix when…read moreyou're not able to stick to your normal routine. I always seem to grab the same flavor that I so enjoy the banana and berry treat which is bananas,strawberries, raspberries, papaya juice blend, protein blend. My next smoothie I want to try is the watermelon hydration smoothie. The staff here is super nice and fast getting your smoothie made.

I ordered online and when I arrived I went to pick up area- my order was not made. There was one…read moreperson taking orders in the store and 6 people waiting. Then she finally made my smoothie. Upon watching her, it did not look like fresh fruit in the drink. I saw the food they offered and it was processed that they put in the microwave- nothing I would eat. When I got my smoothie, she never said thank you . I won't go back there.

So happy I decided to stop in! I ordered a post workout shake and was surprised by all the choices…read morethey had! You can add things to your shake as well. They have vegan options available as well! They have energizing tea's, shakes, even offer baked protein goods! Was greeted as soon as I walked in and everyone was very friendly and answered any question I had perfectly. A very welcoming feel here. I can't wait to come back to try some of the tea's!

Second time visiting this place and I do have to update my review because we tried some other…read moreflavor options for the teas and smoothies and they were still very sweet, too. I really want to love this place because of all the great sounding options but it's just too sweet for my liking and the prices are really high. For a small smoothie, a kids tea and a kids smoothie it came to $18.25!!

I love Playa Bowls but this location was not to our expectations. Not only was the staff less than…read morefriendly, they admitted messing up our order but then was irritated that we wanted it done correctly. I prefer the one in Storrs where you get an amazing manager who takes the time to help her customers.

Out of all the Playa Bowls locations in Connecticut, the Manchester spot is officially the best!…read moreMckenzie and the rest of the ladies provided incredible customer service today. They made me feel so welcome, and my order was ready in under a minute. Outstanding experience!

Came here to meet up with a friend for a healthy meal. Their bowls are delicious. I got the healthy…read morebowl and it was really tasty. I also tried their matcha latte but unfortunately was not a fan. They have some indoor seating which was convenient. Overall nice spot.

I've driven past this place for weeks and finally got around to trying it. The interior is clean…read moreand there are lots of seats. Service was friendly and quick, despite everything being made to order. I ordered two acai bowls that did not disappoint. The acai was a bit frozen but thawed quickly once I brought them home. The fruits were fresh and the bowls are very filling, and generous for the price point compared to other establishments.

I noticed a new place I didn't see before. So just thought of giving them a shot. I went with the…read moreOG bowl. It was really good. Granola and coconut flakes gave a nice crunch to the bowl. Blue berry, strawberry and banana on top of the bowl was nice combination. Acai base was also very enjoyable as well. This is a vegan place. The place has three tables and around 14 counter seats.

I enjoyed my açaí bowl! It was very fresh and sweet. The only downside to my experience was the…read morecustomer service. The cashier was not very kind and rolled her eyes when I asked her to repeat herself (I couldn't hear through the mask and plexiglass). I work in customer service, so I always make it a point to be VERY kind to the workers--especially women, who are taught to be apologetic! However, it was a challenge when she also told me they weren't making milkshakes that day. She said, "No. We're not doing those," and proceeded to roll her eyes again. It's not about what you say--it's about HOW you say it. Additionally, the service took a long time. I felt really bad for the cashier because she was the only one working, which meant my order took about 20 minutes to make. She was balancing two other transactions as well... I remained patient but left feeling a little disrespected. I completely understand the pain & stress of being in customer service, but you shouldn't take it out on others. Maybe she was just having a bad day, but I was hurt by her demeanor (I felt like I had to apologize just for being there). Anyways, the bowl was yummy and filling, so it boosted my mood immediately. I got the U-N-I-T-Y bowl and ate it outside. Very refreshing! I also got a banana smoothie. It was pretty bland, but luckily I was full from the açaí bowl. I would come here again. Now that I know the vibe, it's no big deal!

Jubi, located in downtown Bethel one of the bubble tea shops in the area and according to the…read moreowner, specialize in their matcha beverages and I concur! I tried their Lavender Matcha with Yogurt boba and it's so delicious! The matcha blends well with the lavender and so easy to consume. The yogurt boba also tasted heavenly. Thinking about it as I write this makes me want to take the drive. There's abundant seating area, whether to lounge and game, the bar stools at the front of the store or the comfortable tables and chairs across the prep counter. WiFi is also available for those who are remotely working. They also have bubble waffles that are soft and quick to eat. I suggest getting the toppings on the side to dip instead, or have it on top and I eat it like a taco. That's what I did. Lol. The owner and her staff were absolutely friendly. This cafe is so homey and welcoming. I'm glad I could support them.

A proper customer review!…read more I had an awesome experience with the yelp hosted experience. However there were flavors that I was curious about so I returned after this last visit. And I was pleasantly surprised like the last time. I had a watermelon lemonade refresher with strawberry boba. It was amazing again until towards the end when I get smacked with a sudden aftertaste. Not sure if it was the ice or what. Ill order with less ice and see. Great customer service and reasonable prices. Its one of the few places I like to go in the danbury and bethel areas. I'll definitely be back for more. Thank you!

This unfortunately is one of my worst experiences that I've had in quite a while because of poor…read morecustomer service and and more. The visits started out pretty good as we were a group of 12 coming into their establishment to start their day and we were their first clients. To walk in we expressed that we understood that only one person was working and that the timing may be a little bit slower due to the fact that she was the only one there. We put our orders in and slowly started seeing other clients of theirs come in the door and place orders. We could tell that some may have been online but let's remember that we walked in as they were opening. We waited an hour and 35 minutes to get paninis and smoothies and started noticing the people that had come in behind us and online orders were getting their food before us. We went to the front counter to ask, "Why are people getting their orders before us?" and we expressed that it was because they placed their orders online and that online orders had their own process. We were unable to accept this as we were their first clients of the day. We waited an hour and a half and people behind us and all non-orders were receiving their food before us. This was not just about the customer service and speed at which we received our order. We ordered a banana and peanut butter panini and two apple and cheese paninis, of which the bread was dry. There were barely any ingredients on the sandwich and it just did not taste good at all. This may be my first time saying I do not recommend a restaurant but this time I must say it. I can say the establishment was clean. It's an open kitchen where you can see the restaurant. They had games for kids to play and the ingredients seem to be fresh. I just spoke with the owner and got a better understanding of what happened. While I won't adjust what was said I will say the due to the fresh ingredients, situational challenges and promptness of reply of the owner, I will adjust my review as to not hurt this local small business. The owner was courteous, understanding and apologetic. She gave a detailed answer as to what happened and how they plan to improve.

"You're as smooth as Tennessee whiskey You're as sweet as…read morestrawberry wine You're as warm as a glass of brandy And honey, I stay stoned on your love all the time" (Chris Stapleton) Smoothies at Liquid Nirvana may not contain any Tennessee whiskey or wine, but their sweet concoctions contain strawberry, honey, and a ton of other naturally delicious and healthy ingredients. Two things struck me right away when I walked into Liquid Nirvana. The first was their humongous menu board offering dozens of amazing juices, boosts, bites, bowls, smoothie bowls, granola, seasonals and specials. You might be well served to check out their menu before you visit, because reading everything will take you a while. The other feature that jumped out at me was the large number of games and kid-friendly things everywhere - a pint-sized blackboard easel with chalk and pastels, table sized tic tac toe boards, a full-sized Connect Four game, a kiddie sized basketball hoop, and a Skee ball game. If you didn't know you were in a juice and smoothie bar, you might think you were in a daycare center! The interior is adorable! Plenty of bright popping color, interesting artwork, gorgeous color art on their storefront glass, Bric a Brac décor, and three small tables that can seat a total of nine customers. Everything here is made fresh to order for natural ingredients -yogurt, milks, fruits, and vegetables. No powdered scoops of anything. They have a sign on the wall letting you know that "since we make everything from scratch, your order may take 10-1 minutes to make". Well, let me tell ya that every second of our wait was worth it. We bought a medium sized Almond Joy Nirvana Smoothie ($9) with coconut, honey milk, almond, chocolate chips, peanut butter, and banana. The banana and chocolate flavors really popped. Holy Moley was it fantastic. Great job Liquid Nirvana. We found your product and consumer experience to be outstanding.