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    The Waterhole

    4.8 (86 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Toya J.

    We need more spaces like this! When you hear about a watering hole, most people tend to think of a place to get an alcoholic beverage on a regular basis. But, that's not quite the case here! This is literally a Watering Hole of holistic healing and wellness administered through 100% all natural juices, smoothies, and plant-based organic bites. Lisa, the owner is so nice and very committed to her health and wellness vision. I ordered the Irie Thunder Juice, a concoction of pineapple, coconut water, and ginger. The prices for a 12oz is $4.99, a 24oz runs $9. You also can add your shots such as wheatgrass, protein, and a few other additions. Anything with ginger, make sure to stress if you only want to taste a little. I don't mind a lot of ginger, but Lisa asks you upfront before she goes to prepare your drink. And by the way, my Irie Thunder was delicious! Other Juices I can't wait to try are Leaf Lover (Kale, parsley, cucumber, spinach, pear and lime) and Three Kings (apple, beet, carrot, and ginger). On select days and evenings they host spoken word and invite different bands over to perform. There are lots of stools and some sit down seating for just hanging out. You will find featured on the walls, art by local artists. The Waterhole is taking a form all it's own with additional plans to expand next door. I am in love with this place and it's positive vibe; it's actually a watering hole with all the essentials for long life. Just walking past this place is always a reminder to come in and do something good for my body!

    Good juice and smoothie's! Yum
    Ngozi J.

    I like everything about this place. The atmosphere is cool and calming. It's also very clean! I finally got to meet the owner Lisa, who is very friendly and down to earth. Her customer service is remarkable! Now, the drinks: I ordered the Three Kings fresh juice which has Beets, oranges, Carrots and a nice subtle kick of ginger for the win! (Lol) I really enjoyed my fresh juice. My friend isn't a fan of beets so I ended up drinking hers too! She ordered a fruit smoothie which she loved so much, she ordered another! Everything was fresh and made upon ordering. I love this place and I will be returning!

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    Shannon W.

    Awesome Find!! The place is inviting and clean and I love the selections and that you can create your own, all of the food is fresh and they're Vegan, and the BESTEST part is that it's a local, small, black owned business Smoothie King, Tropical smoothie GOODBYE! Sorry not sorry

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    Parking is on the street and if you go on Saturday there may not be a space on the block. The juices and smoothies are made fresh but not a ridiculous wait like Tropical Smoothie so no angry crowd . Juice was so good got two on Saturday and came back for two more Sunday. LOVE that they are open on Sunday so you can get your Juice first thing before you start your day.

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    Adrienne M.

    Sometimes you walk into a place and they just get you. My lifestyle...or what I'm striving for...simplicity and wholesome ingredients, not just a drink, but a tonic...not just good food, but nourishment and nutrients for my body. Waterhole offers vegan/gluten free natural foods and juices. The owner, Lisa Harris, carried the philosophy of food for medicinal purposes (right up my ally). Food that has low acidity and will lower inflammation in the body. I knew what I wanted when I arrived, what I didn't know is that Lisa carried some of my absolute favorites behind the counter as readied ingredients for juice drinks. Items like turmeric. Most of us know that turmeric is an ingredient found in curries, but what you may not know is that turmeric is an anti-inflammatory, increases antioxidant capacity and may improve reproductive and mental health...you see where I'm going with this? Maca (improves reproductive health, mood, skin and energy) and spiurlina (high in protein and antioxidants) also makes a delightful presence as drink boosters. I had the Beet It in a 12oz with extra ginger (you can opt for more or less of something to suit your taste). Everything tasted fresh and wholesome. The icing on the proverbial cake was the service. The mother of the owner mans the counter on Saturdays, with a couple of friends in tow. She was extremely accommodating...on top of personable. She told me the owner has plans to expand and host more events. This only made me more eager to return. Note: 1. You can create your own mix with the ingredients on hand. 2. Has a daily soup. 3. Add Maca to your drink, I heard all the boys come in for re-up pretty often. 4. 34th Street is filled with vegan/herbal/gluten free shops

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    Nicole J.

    I love The Waterhole. Great juice selection and amazing staff. My favorite juices are the Carrot Kicker and Leaf Lover.

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    Quinn B.

    a friend recommended this juice bar and i was really pleased with my selections. i enjoyed both the smoothie and pressed juice. the staff was also friendly. make sure to pay the meter or park in the lot. i thought i'd be in and out quickly, so i didn't pay the meter. i wasn't inside longer than 10 minutes and came out to a ticket.

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    Great juices here! Very authentic. I love the neighbor it's in and the fact that it's just across the street from other healthy stores.

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    Lisa - the owner is great! The drink I had was amazing. I love ginger so it was perfect. I will definitely be back.

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    Love this place. Wonderful beautiful people. Very helpful and smoothies/juices are delicious.

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    This place is awesome. Always great. Always fresh. Wonderful owners. Real Coconut Water (not that can business) Best place to get a smoothie

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    Knowledgeable staff! great tasting juice from fresh organic fruit good for what ales ya

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    Great drinks, great staff, great service, kid-friendly, good prices, great energy. Not enough places like this around. Get there!

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    Awesome shop. Chill owner who had great recommendations and was knowledgeable about their products!

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    Sushi But Like Vegan - Carry out only

    Sushi But Like Vegan

    4.7(3 reviews)
    1.9 miBrookland

    wow wow wow ! So yummy & definitely worth the price ! This will probably be my new go-to sushi spot…read more:) (also i love the rice crackers they give you w. your order to eat after your sushi , a delicate little treat:)

    Sushi But Like Vegan has no storefront, and it doesn't even have a sign. You cannot order the food…read moreat a counter. There is no person to help you. You just have to know about it! In fact, I had called when I arrived and couldn't get in touch with anyone. I looked around and couldn't figure it out immediately - when you walk into the door, you'll see 1 business. Turn left, and you'll see 2 other businesses showcased. Then, there's a door at the base of the stairs, and you'll see a bunch of stickers for places that have operations at Tastemaker Hall. Then, on the counter right by the door, if you've ordered, you'll see your food sitting there with your name, and that's how you get your food. That being said, if you're reading this, then you know about it, and you are one step ahead of me when I arrived. Thankfully, I had been drooling over the menu for sometime and then ordered before arriving. The menu has about half a dozen maki rolls to choose from if you order a 2 or 3 roll combo box. There are also some other combo boxes of sushi that include California rolls, avocado crunch hand rolls, jalapeño popper rolls, futomaki sushi and inari sushi to name a few. There are also bento boxes with a protein, japchae noodles, dumplings and pickled radishes. They have banh mi and tacos, salads and grain bowls, and they even have bao buns. I am always a fan of simple sushi like avocado and cucumber - and they did not disappoint. The rice was perfectly rolled up maki style with a perfectly ripened avocado filling and julienned/ matchstick cucumber filling that were delightful alone, bu spiced up nicely with the wasabi and pickled ginger that amply arrived with the sushi. It was a nice surprise that the rolls were so large - the pictures don't do it justice. When you pick up the box that has your food, if you're like me, you know how much rice weighs and when you have a heavy box with a dozen sushi rolls, you know there is going to be a lot of food! Most sushi from everywhere else I've ever had is to half the size, easily! It's rare for me to be happy with just sushi for a meal, but I think they've made an exception to my rule! One issue some might have is that there was no additional soy sauce or tamari with the sushi, which was fine for me but might not be fine for others. Of course, I had to try the superfood salad bowl complete with choy sum that was the simplest and most delightful preparation keeping it bright free, crisp, gently garlic and vinegar flavored while still tasting fresh. I could order a side of just that! The tofu was a little salty, but the amount was generous in the salad. There was also a generous amount of guacamole - I'm not sure if I like guacamole in my bowl with tofu, but it was still tasty. There was a generous garnish of green onions, as well. I would've like more kale, but romaine was okay. Fresh cucumbers were a lovely touch with the red cabbage, and complemented by the brightly colored edamame. Overall, the meal was delicious, and I would go back in a heartbeat. I cannot wait to try some more sushi and entrees here! Yum! Top quality and super fresh!

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    Muoi Tieu

    4.2(41 reviews)
    3.7 mi

    I love this place!!! Have eaten here a few times and even have picked up grocery items they have in…read morestock. You really can't go wrong with the pork vermercelli which comes with a yummy salad mix. Tender pieces of seasoned slices of pork. I also tried an order of their fries which, seriously were the best of the best. Light and parsley seasoned with a texture that is divine. I live up the street and no excuse for me not coming in weekly. I've tried all of the pizza joints and other restaurants in town and this place is the freshest and healthiest of the lot. The new Mom owner is ever present and very hands on. They will be here for a longggggggg time!

    I think it's notable that this place seems to have taken over a space which was occupied by Mark's…read moreKitchen; while the urban restaurant business roils, that restaurant was there for over thirty years, so it is certainly a tough act to follow. This place offers Vietnamese cuisine, with a menu that goes a bit beyond the standards and has some decent vegan options, which is essential given that this is a notoriously hippie neighborhood. I found many people talking about having or not having reservations, but I managed to get in early. They had a slight happy hour discount on rolls, and Vietnamese rolls are invariably great, for reasons that include taro root, but here the roll was really a platter with multiple vegetables; since they came out freshly fried, I actually did a bit of a lettuce wrap technique to be able to break apart and eat them. Ordering a tofu vermicelli bowl got me a good but not great rendition; the cucumbers are not to my taste and the sauce they had to drizzle over it, while fish-free, was a bit sweet and not to my taste either. The portion size wasn't huge for the price, but fortunately I wasn't starving. Having said that, they also had a small market section with imported goods and house sauces and pickled vegetables that looked nice, and the fresh herbal flavors I received certainly made a strong case for me to come back and try something different.

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