Stopped in to get brunch after another place was overcrowded. I'm a big Acai bowl fan and this is…read moreone of the best spots in Pittsburgh for it. The power bowl is my go to. It's loaded up with protein and chocolate chips. Always a great choice and super fast.

Strawberry-banana smoothie was too dilute. It lacked flavor, as if the smoothie had too little…read morestrawberry and banana and too much ice. The ingredients aren't the same, but compare the "Blue Lagoon" smoothie available at East End Food Coop, in Pittsburgh's east end, for a much more flavorful smoothie.

Such a cute spot for tropical bowls! I loved the outdoor patio--it made me feel like I was in…read moreAruba. I tried the Electric Mango Bowl, which came with granola, green apples, mangoes, biwi, strawberries, passion fruit syrup, and coconut shavings. So refreshing and flavorful! There was definitely a generous amount of toppings compared to the base. The bowl looked a bit small at first, but I was surprisingly full by the end. I think it's really fun that they offer different fruit bases. I would be interested in trying their signature Aruba Ariba bowl, which is a tropical blend of Electric mango, Blue Spirulina, & Dragon fruit bases. Service was fast--my bowl was made quickly. Since I ordered it to-go, they wrapped it in saran wrap and tin foil to help insulate the coldness, which I appreciated. My only small note is that it got a little too sweet toward the end. Still, a great spot if you're craving something tropical and vibrant!

Aruba Island Bowls Cafe's menu lists many flavors of fruit bowls, smoothies, breakfast sandwiches,…read morewaffles, tosti's, empanadas, coffees, teas, and more. For brunch, I bought the Aruba Ariba Bowl, Monkey Madness Tosti, and Aruba Sunset Smoothie. My husband had no interest in ordering anything. The total price was $33 plus tax and tip. Several minutes later, my foods were ready. I ate my meal inside the restaurant, which had plenty of tables and seating, including a swing. The foods tasted fresh and sweet. We did notice flies flying around. Later, the business downloaded my photos of my foods from my Instagram and posted them on their Instagram, Facebook, and business website without asking me for permission, crediting me by name, and compensating.

I have to tell you This Place Was Amazing. They had sooooooo many choices to pick from on the drink…read moremenu & let me tell You all of my friends said there's was the best ... I luv this place... very clean & the nice staff & very fresh and yummy drinks

Fast service and a really delicious smoothie…read more I got the Tropical and it was uplifting and refreshing. The bathroom is unisex and very clean. There's a cute seating area and a huge bright window looking out onto Penn Ave. There are tables outside, and that looks fun. I wasn't sure about the jar that says "Prayer Requests," but I'm sure there's some story behind that.

Live Fresh is a local chain restaurant that serves cold-pressed juices (e.g., green, citrus, root,…read moreand immunity), smoothies (e.g., fruit, green, coffee, and nutty), bowls (e.g., açaí, green, and tropical), toasts, fruit cups, and parfaits. Many add-ins (e.g., milks, nut butters, sweeteners, proteins, seeds, crunches, and produce) were available. This restaurant would be a great choice for people who want vegan, gluten-free foods. I visited this restaurant one time. The two employees' service was friendly but very slow, which was probably due to one employee being trained. I rate the Island Glow bottled juice as 3 stars. It contained orange, pineapple, and coconut but tasted mostly like ginger. I rate the Pink Dragon bowl as 5 stars. It had a pitaya base, and it also contained granola, strawberries, pineapple, coconut, hemp, and my choice of drizzle, which was honey. I greatly enjoyed the sweet flavors, and I would order this bowl again.

Went this morning as a lil Friday treat for myself. I've never been. It was easy to find and…read moreparking was just as easy. I got one of their açaí bowls and it was delicious. Packed with granola, cacao nibs and bananas drizzled with peanut butter. The staff were really friendly. Loved the feel inside super simple and to the point. Heads up there is no bathroom and no seating inside. But with weather like it was this morning I was more than happy to eat outside and enjoy the weather.

Second time to this location in the staff is always so friendly! The restaurant is brightly…read moredecorated and clean. They have a few seats at the counter where you can watch them make your smoothies an a few small tables in the restaurant. My kids currently love the sausage and cheese quesadilla and the mango monsoon smoothie. Both are delicious! They run a promo where you can get a smoothie for less when paired with food, not sure if all locations do this.

This location is new in Brentwood and so excited to have a fresh food option in my neighborhood!…read moreAlso, it is my very first time visiting TSC at all. This is a great location as it's in the town square with plenty parking in the free lot, staff were very nice and helpful, seemed to enjoy their job. I had the mango smoothie and Thai chicken wrap while my son had the sunshine smoothie and quesadilla (forget which). As a first time customer, I must say I was surprised at the size of the smoothies they definitely are about twice the size as your typical regular size at any other place so the price of roughly $7-8 is met with that and seems to be quality + fresh. The wrap was good, however little chicken in it. I like how they have the phone app to order ahead and offer a free smoothie after your first order (tried the green smoothie after the gym!), also have point system and offer for discounted smoothie for service surveys. Nice comfortable small seating area. Great overall concept of the chain just in my opinion can be pricey however that is likely the costs these days. Time will see if the app points system is worth it.

Located inside 5Th Ave Place in the heart of downtown…read more Nice, clean store. Friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff! Always a pleasant stop while downtown to get a healthy burst of vitamins. I Love Live Fresh cold pressed juice and delicious, fruit smoothies with no additives or preservatives. Nothing but all natural ingredients. Yum! Tasty, refreshing and healthy, a great combination. I joined the punch card rewards program. Buy 10 cold pressed juices, get one free. Not a bad deal. Will return soon to enjoy a healthy and delicious juice or smoothie. Highly recommended, a must try for a healthy and refreshing alternative.

Can't believe we have fresh juice and smoothie bowls downtown! I ordered the Cocoa Banana Nut Bliss…read morebowl which was thick, filling, crunchy and not overly sweet. (They have many less indulgent options if this is too much.) Restaurant was super clean and had parfait type items ready-made if you need to grab something quick. Now have a go-to spot downtown and couldn't be happier. Five stars!

Divvy Buns & Coffee a bustling hub on Forbes Avenue very near the Pitt campus. The pink rose photo…read morewall and fake topiaries scream 21-year-old Insta Diva, but sometimes you just want a big fluffy bun covered in Nutella, fruit, and whipped cream for breakfast. I cut some of the sweetness of the Paris by pairing it with a whole-milk raspberry matcha latte. If that's not your style, the food menu also includes savory options, and the drink menu is extensive, but the staff are happy to wait while you make up your mind. Word to the wise: if you want/need to plug-in, choose a seat at the counter in the front window or along the right-hand wall.

Busy coffee shop in the heart of Oakland's right in the middle of Pitt campus. Plenty of seating…read moreand yet there were still a few moments where people were looking for somewhere to eat. I visited this place on a weekday around 9 AM. Mostly college students but also older adults getting work done and having their morning coffee. The line never got super long but this wouldn't be somewhere to grab a coffee if you're already late to work. Service was lovely, the people behind the counter are very kind. I ordered one of their buns, they had a Turkish name. The bun itself wasn't as great as I thought it would be, was more like bread than a bun TBH. And it took a while to make which is fine for me since I was staying but something to be cautious about. I got a coconut lavender latte though and enjoyed that. Wi-Fi is strong enough to do your work. There aren't too many outlets available though. Especially in a tables in the middle. And I guess it's not meant to be a studying café because people are pretty loud in there, bring your headphones.

We stopped by on a Friday afternoon and it was pretty quiet. We ordered and they started making our…read moreorder right away because no one else was there. The inside is fairly spacious with a pretty cute nautical theme. The protein bowl was a thicker consistency than we expected but it wasn't bad and it was pretty filling. The smoothie was good and exactly what I expected it to be. Really the only con is that the bowls and smoothies can be a little pricey but the price of fruit and groceries has gone up so it's to be expected.

Located in Bridgeville, serving up superfoods, smoothies, and bowls…read more You can choose from their signature creations or build your own, plus enjoy fresh smoothies--always made with organic and all-natural ingredients! They are passionate about fueling a healthy, active lifestyle. Tried the Sunrise Bowl- blue majik, granola, banana, strawberries & honey- was sweet and fresh! The Tropical Tide smoothie has mango, coconut, banana & almond milk- tastes like a summery/tropical day! Can't wait to check out more menu items!

Loved this juice bar! Great service, fresh juice and smoothie. The açaí bowl was amazing…read more The shop was clean, well decorated and comfortable.

We spent our morning at the Zoo and by the time we left the kids were famished! I knew Pittsburgh…read moreJuice would take the best care of us! Bodie got a plain Jane smoothie bowl, Georgia the dragon bowl (hot pink!), and Goldie the mermaid bowl (of course ‍). They loved how refreshing they were and I loved the health benefits! I scooped some fresh juices for my husband and I to enjoy too. Parking was easy and the kids loved running around while we waited, but you can order online too! I certainly didn't realize they've been open for 12 years and they're about to become USDA Certified Organic! I'll be stopping by again next chance I get!

My kids like this chain. They had started going while out and about w a family member. So I…read moreagreed to go. They had brought home drinks for me during their trips from a different TS location. All had been- eh, ok. I went to this location. It took ... what felt like forever.. to get served. Then the drink tasted like sugar was dumped onto fruit. Now I get why my kids are huge fans of the chain. It's a bunch of added sugar to fruit. It's not my thing. I didn't finish mine. The kids were delighted and enjoyed their fruit sugar high. I did notice they didn't finish their smoothies. They were all abandoned in the car while we ran errands. They seem to be filling.

Came to Tropical Smoothie Cafe and did a take out order back to my parents house. The drinks are…read moreexpensive, but always pretty good. To be honest I do not think I would get food again. I got a chicken quesadilla and it was ok, but kind of soggy. The people working were all pretty nice.