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    Vela Juice Bar

    4.9 (32 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 7:30 pm

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    C2. Almond Butter Bowl
    Morgan C.

    This a is a nice neighborhood business. I ordered the Almond Butter Açaí Bowl. The fruit was very fresh and bright. The small size was more than enough, and I paid $11 after tax. There was a line when I entered with one person working behind the counter. It did not take long for my order to be taken and prepared, which was surprising for the amount of people in line. I would come back again for another bowl or a smoothie!

    Hannah Y.

    Had to chug that smoothie So damn good Fav smoothie space in Astoria The best Amazing lady work there

    Chris G.

    Great food and smoothie options, the best customer service, great prices and a good, happy atmosphere. Definitely recommend. I definitely love the peanut butter bowl and the mocha punch shake.

    3. Morning Glory
    Jonathan U.

    Easily the Best juice, smoothie, acai bowl spot in the area. The lady running the show does it all and she is a magician behind the counter. I try to come atleast once every 2 weeks. My goal is to try the entire menu, because she is that good. So far my favorites are the watermelon lychee and the sweet spin (lychee mixed with greens). The inside is extremely relaxing as well while you wait for your drinks. Plants and soothing music playing at all times. Definitely a top business that deserves more love.

    Açaí bowl

    My favorite place for smoothies, boba tea and juices. The owners are super friendly and genuinely seem to be appreciative for your business. The prices are very fair as well. I recommend the açaí bowl; giant bowl of açaí, topped with granola, strawberries, mango and chia seeds.

    24. Vitamin C
    Cynthia O.

    Had to come back after trying it once. Grabbed a drink before walking through the park and it was super refreshing and the staff is super friendly! Can't wait to try other drinks (:

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    Eden H.

    I've been to Vela Juice Bar twice already. I like how it's a little corner shop with a myriad of smoothie options, as well as bubble tea options. The first time I went in, I ordered a berry and banana smoothie, which was so delicious. As I was waiting, the woman behind the counter, gave me a small sample of another type of smoothie. I thought that was very sweet of her. And because that sample tasted so good, the next time I went in, I ordered that sample. This is a great smoothie and bubble tea spot for all!

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    Very popular and busy neighborhood spot with a pretty good selection. Everything comes out the perfect texture and ice cold. Standard vegetable selections, not as many as you have at health juice stands (e.g. no broccoli, leek, bok choy), but wider variety of fruits. Long menu of combination options. Additions like spirulina, vitamin C, etc. There's no wheatgrass at the moment.

    Açai bowl
    Anjali R.

    Amazing smoothies, juices and bowls. I love this place and have been here twice. The lady I interacted with both times is so kind and welcoming and makes beautiful açai bowls and smoothies. I can tell that the fruit she uses is actually fresh. I bought a smoothie yesterday (I think the mango passion fruit lychee one) and the large size was only $6 which is shocking in 2023. I will definitely be back to try some more!

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    Ludy F.

    Came back for the acai bowl. Does not disappoint. Will be back again to try the other smoothies l.

    C3. Peanut Butter Bowl
    Irene K.

    my favorite spot for açaí bowls. their drinks are also amazing. my favorite spot for açaí bowls and coffee. highly highly recommend

    C2. Almond Butter Bowl
    Daniela C.

    Best açaí bowl I have ever had! It was fresh and delicious! So filling and great price! Can't wait to go back. I brought it on my way to Astoria park and ate it at the park. The ambiance of the place is really soothing and relaxing and the customer service was great as well. Very sweet and welcoming. Definitely coming back!

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    This is definitely a hidden gem! Great service! Vela is very sweet! Will definitely be coming back again.

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    The best juices in the area a small local business that keeps my bf fed and energized.

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    This place has some of the best boba ever. The service is amazing. The ambience is vibrant.

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    Best smoothie spot in Astoria hands down. I love their avocado smoothie! Will not order from anywhere else my go to spot!!

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    We have been going there since we moved into the neighborhood my daughter loves there bubble tea and there juices are on point

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    3 years ago

    Freshest smoothies. The owner and staff are the sweetest!! Always so helpful and welcoming. Love coming here and grabbing drinks.

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    The cleanest juice spot in Astoria. The owners are beyond sweet and they have a variety of healthy drinks!

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    The lady I interacted with both times is so kind and welcoming and makes beautiful açai bowls and smoothies.

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    4.2(99 reviews)
    1.0 miAstoria

    Açaí bowls seem to be the trend nowadays, so I said, let me hop on the wagon too. I think this is a…read morechain & I've had their bayside location, which was good, so I am glad they have one in Astoria too. My go-to is the açaí bowl (original - classic size) just the way it is, no customization. I haven't tried their other bowls but the UBE & coconut sounds very good too! Oh yea, if you don't feel like chewing, they have all their açaí bowls in smoothie form too. Refreshing, vibrant, and packed with flavor. The açaí is smooth and slightly tart, balanced by sweet fruits and a satisfying crunch from granola. They also say their granola is "home made" which definitely adds that extra crunch. A light yet energizing treat that makes you feel as good as it tastes. Perfect for those hot NYC days...(and cold when winter comes).

    I grabbed a Green Bowl (pictured; blended spinach, banana, mango, kale, and almond milk, granola,…read morestrawberries, mangoes, blueberries) for breakfast, subbing the coconut and honey for peanut butter and hemp seeds. The person behind the counter made my bowl quickly and got the substitutions correct. I got a classic size, and it was quite large, though expensive. The fruit was all very fresh, and the green mixture tasted great. I would definitely eat this again. The SoBol space was nice, though it was deserted while I was there. The space is designed for ones and twos, or small groups at most to eat their bowls or drink their smoothies, and then leave.

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    Hawa Smoothies and Bubble Tea - Menu 2/22/23

    Hawa Smoothies and Bubble Tea

    4.4(68 reviews)
    1.6 miUpper East Side

    This place actually saves my life during summer…read more #8 (mango lychee smoothie) and #9 (watermelon lychee smoothie) are absolutely delicious, and so so so delicious! I also love their Kale Monster drink, but I forget the number for it on their menu. The staff is super friendly. If they're not related, they act like they are, which makes the relatively small operation seem really nice and intimate. They are so nice, and very fast. The drinks are a little expensive, but you can see the entire assembly process and it is clear that only real fruit is used, and no sweeteners. For that quality, I'm happy to pay, and it's still less expensive than other drink spots in the area. There are no chairs, and the standing area is quite small, but I actually love that because it means I don't have to stay in there with my kids while they drink their smoothies. If I did, they would surely be constantly asking for more kinds of smoothie instead of just enjoying the one they have. For that reason, I don't mind the small space being inconvenient for dining in. In the end, delicious, fresh, smoothies at a great price, with friendly staff :)

    My thrifty home cook self normally wouldn't spend money on blended fruit and frozen veggies, but am…read morein the area a lot for appointments and on a particularly weak feeling day, the Golden Green smoothie gave me life! The item was on a new handwritten menu with "Vitamin Smoothies." The smoothie consisted of fresh turmeric, mango, peach, cucumber, and they were able to substitute kale instead of spinach. The $8 medium was a generous portion. It didn't look like much, but it tasted fabulous! A tiny bit medicinal/gritty/kick from the turmeric, lightly sweet peach flavor. And the ultimate compliment Not-Too-Sweet. The small to-go shop smells amazing and very healthy upon entering, like any space blending fruit, herbs, ginger, wheatgrass and veggies. Going to mention that they have an A grade on their window. There's a good amount of space to wait for your drink, I think a little ledge on the front window, but otherwise it's more of a to-go place and they're definitely busy! Five people that came in during my short wait (early afternoon). The 2 ladies were super nice, quick, fluent in at least Mandarin & English. It seems like they have a lot of regulars, from workers in the area, students, and of all different backgrounds. The shop is easy to miss and unassuming as it looks like any other generic smoothie or bubble tea shop, but I'm glad to discover it. Customers ordered almond butter smoothies, "Crunchy" (peanut butter, banana, granola, milk), Original Banana & Berries. The options are endless. They have ginger, turmeric, and wheatgrass shots also. A great find and I hope they're open for a long time, especially a good option for the nearby health workers, patients, families in the neighborhood.

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    Hawa Smoothies and Bubble Tea - $8 Med Golden Green (turmeric mango peach, kale instead of spinach) Tasty!

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