Stopped by for a late lunch. We ordered the caprese and principal cafeeney smoothie. I had gotten this smoothie a few years back and was excited to try it again. The service was pretty quick ~10 minutes and the staff was very friendly. Both were yummy. The ingredients tasted fresh and portions were large. The smoothie was very decadent with the peanut butter and chocolate/coffee flavors, a nice treat! The location has good street parking nearby. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The store is clean and bright with a lot of natural light.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We enjoyed our food at the rooftop patio, but there is plenty of seating on the first floor with outlets for those looking for a spot to wfh.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The Pit and The Peel - Caprese sandwich, side salad, principal cafeeney smoothie - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I love this place so much!! The PB&J Time açaí bowl is my favorite. It has their house base, granola, peanut butter, and strawberries, and is absolutely delicious! It's also a great place to study or do work if you are close to VCU campus. read more

The Pit and The Peel - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Love this panini! It's like a caprese salad in a sandwich. The rva sunrise is a go to and very refreshing. I will say, they got my boyfriend's order wrong this day, and the rooftop was closed, but overall we enjoyed everything. read more

The Pit and The Peel - Rva sunrise The Pit and Pesto Panini - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

As usual, a tasty Acai bowl at the Pit and the Peel. First visit for me at this location with the rooftop. Service was good, but maybe a bit slow. On a busy Sunday, they could've used more help. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The rooftop is really nice, but most of the chairs aren't out yet.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'm guessing that is a seasonal thing. My wife and I had great bowls. Large portions as usual. Well done on the ingredients. Parking was also easy. read more

Needed a smoothie in my life before heading to work and was excited to see the pit and the peels version of the Hailey Bieber smoothie on the menu. I ordered the glowing horizons smoothie ($16) and it was tasty but almost mid, definitely not worth $16, but it was very pretty! The coconut cream and strawberry glaze were good but I wanted more strawberry flavor from the smoothie. I also ordered a panini to go, the pit and the pesto with kettle chips. The sandwich was incredible I'd definitely get it again. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall the smoothie and panini cost about $36 after tip, cute spot but a little on the pricey side.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Glad this place didn't exist while I was in undergrad of I would've been broke. Will I come back, yeah probably, even in this economy. read more

The Pit and The Peel - Glowing Horizon - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

They are so generous with their toppings and I'm here for it. I got the house bowl and the açaí truly felt like just a vessel for the copious amounts of PB, banana, and chocolate chips. It was scrumptious but so filling. The açaí itself was average, but the amount of toppings made up for it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a bright little space and has a nice amount of seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The Pit and The Peel - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Place is nice on the inside and the smoothies are fine.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] But there is absolutely no reason it should've taken 30 minutes to get 2 smoothies when there were only 2-3 people in front of me in line. The service is SLOW. [[HIGHLIGHT]]And the bathroom was honestly pretty gross as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I've only been for lunch and the House bowl is always pretty good and staff is usually pretty friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Good place to read or study[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and the street parking is not too hard to find. read more

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My sister and I ordered an acąi bowl and a smoothie. Taste-wise, very delicious. Although the bowl was mostly smoothie! I like that they have GF granola for no extra charge. The smoothie is worth the $10, you can taste little pieces of coconut Great music and good environment to work, not crowded. 4/5 because the bathroom facilities were very dirty, the rooftop, although it had been raining, was messy, no trash bags in trash cans. Great option to pick up smoothie on the go! read more

The Pit and The Peel - Peanut Butter Jelly Time Bowl and Almond Joy - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Was advised not to order any food because it would take a really long time at 1130 on a Sunday morning when there was literally no line and the place was empty. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Super weird. Super uncomfortable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Pretty disappointed with the $80 per person Holiday "Cooking Class" I took a friend to last night. Most significantly, it was not a cooking class. Maybe it's just semantics but a cooking class implies to me I'm going to be a part of the cooking process. Instead, it was a demonstration by the chef, and poorly organized at that. Servers were uncertain how many drink tickets to hand out, food was served at weird, random increments & the menu really had no cohesion. Although the Mac & cheese balls and crabcakes were pretty tasty, pairing that with the sub par crescent rolls & chia pudding was just...weird. Overall it felt like I was tricked by a sparkly Instagram promo & did not get the experience paid for. read more

The Pit and The Peel - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

This is a great option for a rooftop hang in The Fan! Unlike the other Pit and the Peel locations, they serve alcoholic drinks here. Many of the fruity, summery variety! A couple friends and I were all drawn to the fruited margaritas. I chose the raspberry marg, and it was delicious! They also serve a full food menu plus their usual smoothies, juices, and such. We only had drinks during our visit. I'd recommend this spot for a chill afternoon out on a sunny day. read more

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This review is only for their margarita flights! When I heard about margarita flights, I had to try it! So we came here super excited! However, I was disappointed:( none tasted good! They tasted very much syrup-y and very very sweet! They neither tasted natural nor good! Like the concept and creativity but I think the taste profile needs some work read more

The Pit and The Peel - Margarita flights - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Great location and quick service. All of the ingredients taste fresh. The honey adds the perfect amount of sweetness to the bowl. Definitely my go to bowl here. read more

The Pit and The Peel - Bees Knees Acai Bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Got the peanut butter cup smoothie. Didn't taste much like peanut butter and was very icey. My three friends also got smoothies and they were also icey. You shouldn't have to chew a smoothie. Especially not for more than 10 dollars. The cold case was empty which is surprising considering it's a Saturday and it should definitely be stocked during business hours. The staff is all college students who aren't very welcoming. I gave this place another shot, but I won't be back unfortunately. read more

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The Pit and The Peel is always a good experience! This location has a ROOFTOP BAR! The space is so nice. My friend and I just went to grab a drink and catch up. We ordered and paid through a QR code. The waitress came over to make sure we were doing okay a few times. She brought us water which was a nice touch. The strawberry margarita was so delicious. The atmosphere was very relaxing. Everyone had their own space. Highly recommend visiting! read more

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Their acai is legit the best I can find anywhere. I get the house bowl almost every weekend, and never had a bad experience. I used to visit the old downtown location when I went to VCU, then went to the short pump location when I moved to the west end. Now I go downtown just to get this and a coffee next door. Always a great experience and prices arent too bad for acai and fruit (prices on these are never cheap anywhere). read more

This short pump location is no longer open. The last one I was there I got a açaí bowl. It was very melted and not the norm. I've been a few times and this was different. There was also a leak from the soda fountain and the floor was wet due to the leak. A few wet floor signs were down (which was good) but definitely a different experience this time around. I go back a few weeks later and it was gone/permanently closed read more

I am thoroughly convinced that The Pit and the Peel on Main Street is a money laundering front. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Not only is the restaurant rarely occupied, I've yet to see more than 2 young employees working at any given moment.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Beyond that, there is no way to order from the restaurant for a pick up order. The phones don't work, and they don't have an ordering platform(unless you use DoorDash). 4/5 Bacon Egg and Cheese bagel though. read more

Ugh. Disappointed that this place did not live up to the hype because the rooftop is so cute! A friend and I decided to pop in on a Saturday morning for breakfast and to enjoy the beautiful weather. We both ordered smoothies and a bacon, egg, and cheese bagel. Simple right? It took about 20 mins to get our smoothie and 40 mins to receive our food. The smoothie tasted like water and when we got the sandwiches the bagels weren't toasted and the sandwich as a whole was cold. Can't forget the raw onion that surprised us a couple of bites in! Why is there raw onion on a bacon, egg, and cheese (and no it wasn't listed on the menu). Just an overall blah experience..but again, cute ambiance. read more

The Pit and The Peel - a patio with a couch and chairs - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Came here and couldn't decide between a smoothie or a smoothie bowl, so I ordered one for breakfast and one for lunch. I got the Kale Me Crazy smoothie that had pineapple, kale, spinach, chia seed, banana, and coconut. I actually enjoyed my drink. It was lightly sweet and I felt really healthy. For lunch, I got the Bees Knees Bowl. It looked small, but it was surprisingly filling. I like the combination, but it was missing something, perhaps another sweet fruit that has texture? The honey and bee pollen were really one-dimensional. read more

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They can be a bit inconsistent with their bowls, some workers make them super well and some make them just okay. They are almost always delicious though. read more

The Pit and The Peel - Berry Bowl with added chocolate chips - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I'm giving this place 4 stars because the Avocado Toast i ordered was pretty sad. It was a thin slice of bread with a scant amount of avocado on top with some seasoning and Arugula. Not worth the price or the time it took to wait for it. But the coffee was really good! I ordered an Oatmilk Macchiato and it was one of the best I've ever had. Perfect. Inside it is pretty open with lots of light, so if you need to study or meet some friends for coffee it is a good spot. I wouldn't call it cozy, but it is clean and bright so if that's what you're looking for then this is the spot. The lady behind the counter was nice and she didn't mind taking the time to explain a few items on the menu. This spot is away from the crowded area of the city so parking was not a problem. read more

A little pricey but very fresh. The teenage staff was having a whole conversation about their friends before asking to be served. Other than waiting almost five minutes for the conversation to end we got two bowls and loved how they tasted! read more

This review is specifically for The Pit and The Peel Rooftop Bar. The space was gorgeous! I love a touch-free menu during these weird times, and the staff were all super knowledgeable about the food, drinks, and their ingredients. Shoutout to all the vegan options on the food menu! In addition to the obvious things like smoothies and bowls, there were vegan cheeses available for nachos, pizzas, and quesadillas. As a lactose intolerant person, I was overjoyed with the freedom that gave me! I had the vegan nachos and was not disappointed. The portion was enormous and the cheeses (a shredded and a nacho type) were really good! As far as drinks go, I made some bad personal choices. I started off with the Peach Mule. It was largely delicious, but my goodness, any house-made ginger product is STRONG. The spice level on it absolutely knocked my socks off. If you're sensitive to a strong ginger flavor, avoid it here at all costs because it did NOT come to slack off. Honestly, I had to knock off a star for the lack of warning on that juiced ginger-- I spoke at length with the bartender about ingredients and it could have come up that the peach flavor was mild and the ginger flavor was aggressive. My companion had the cocktail with dill and cucumber and said it was delicious and refreshing-- next time, I'll go in that direction for sure! I will certainly visit again for the fresh air, great ambiance, and delicious food and beverages. read more

The Pit and The Peel - Georgia Peach Mule - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

This place could be great. The location is awesome, and the downstairs has nice windows. The food that I have had (mainly acai bowls and avocado toast) has been really good. But they never seem to have everything I would expect. Today - no drip coffee and only 2% or almond milk options. I was told that they never have whole milk. For a place that is basically a coffee shop - that's not acceptable. Sorry to see you go, Pit and the Peel, but I think you're off my list for now. read more

Fresh pressed juice...but make it a margarita flight. Fresh and boozy at the same time, add in the low key rooftop and the vibe is a success. Definitely was not expecting this from what I have always viewed as a juice and açaí bowl type of establishment! The weather took an extreme turn from beaming sun to downpour....I've never seen a crew work so fast to get patrons to a dry space while also covering the rooftop furniture! Top notch from every angle. 11/10 recommend! read more

The Pit and The Peel - Margarita flight - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Foods okay but expensive asf and you don't get a lot out of what you're paying for which sucks read more

The Pit and The Peel - Spent $18 dollars for a smoothie and a tortilla with a side of pickled onions. WHY IS THERE ONLY TWO PIECES OF CHICKEN cmon bro. - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

The owner was so cool! I was looking for a different coffee shop and come to find out they were not open. The owner ended up buying me my Lattè. Everything was amazing and will for sure come back! read more

My sister and I ventered out to try the new rooftop at the Pit and the Peel. It was about 80 degrees on a Saturday morning. I ordered our food downstairs not realizing you could go right up to the rooftop and order on your phone. There were plenty of seats and a bar at the top. We got the Mimosa flight to share. The bartender put small straws so we could easily try each one. Food wise everything tasted good forthe most part. The Cauliflower pizza just needed some hot honey drizzled on it and that would've been perfection. The egg and cheese on GF bread was okay. Honestly the bread could've been Toasted or the cheese melted at least. My sister got the avocado toast and tried the pizza as well. Overall everyone wants to be on a rooftop chilling with friends. This is a cool spot with a great menu. Overall I spent $60 on the food and drinks but it was worth it. read more

The smoothie was very tasty. The location is cute. My question is is it really a nine dollar smoothie! I don't think the smoothie lit up to the price. I think they need to work on their pricing. I know we're all in tough times but that was a lot for a smoothie! read more

Light tasty salads and bowls. Flatbread a little bit disappointing. Frappuccino first class rich creamy delicious would come again

One of my favorite things about Richmond is The Pit & the Peel. I've only ever had the Açaí Bowls. They have greatly expanded the menu since my last visit but It seems the Açaí Bowl varieties are greatly reduced. The Berry Bowl is very good but would like blueberries. The House Bowl is too sweet for my taste. This Main St location has a nice crisp downstairs with great AC but the concrete floor & hard surroundings make for a noisy environment even with only a few customers present. So I went upstairs which is an absolutely beautiful Outdoor Deck. Only problemo was that it was a 90 degree day with humidity making it feel like 99. The other location I visited had an upstairs that was indoors. Main improvement I'd like to see is a way to view the menu without standing in front of the Order Counter. read more

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So far good options. Love the aesthetic look and ambience. Kitchen food items need a bit more flavor. Quick and efficient service.

Idk. They brag about a roof top bar. No one is at the bar. Order downstairs. I ordered something straight off the menu and kid says "what's that?" Um it's literally straight off the menu. Idk. Great in theory. Service sucked read more

the food was dry and cold. the service was awful, the girl who took my order was yelling at her coworker and seemed frustrated that I was ordering. The smoothie was so tart after I asked for them to add sweetener. It's a very pretty building, however, the music did not fit the aesthetic of the building. It was so expensive for poor quality food and drinks. Would not go again. read more

Ordered the house bowl through GrubHub. Five minutes after I ordered, I picked it up at the Main St location. Tell me why, when I get home (which is another 5 minutes) it's smoothie soup... For 12 dollars I would hope it's made thick! I've had smoothies and smoothie bowls here before and they were good, not sure what happened? I guess this is a good thing because now I will buy all of the ingredients for about the same price as a bowl and make a bunch myself now. read more

Not a fan. Ordered a chicken Caesar salad. Almost no chicken. Absolutely no dressing. Went back and asked for Caesar dressing and got ranch. I don't think I'll be coming back. read more

Wow! Horrible. Went to an event here tonight, and it was terrible. A supposed "class" on mixology. Multiple issues. First there were easily twice the number of people in the space as there should have been. The fire marshal would have freaked out. Second this "class" consisted of a one person narrating the making of "cocktails" like the cubra libre as they were made on the cookie display and then spouting incorrect assertions about the history of the drink. Third the "charcuterie" provided was Sam's Club Swiss cheese and salami. At best this was a terrible execution. At worst an out right scam. I will never go to a Pit 'n' Peel again read more

The place was nice looking, but don't let it fool you! Saw a mouse run from out behind the bathrooms service was fine, managers seemed clueless, but the food was not worth the visit of Remy from ratatouille read more