I absolutely love this smoothie bar. A lot of smoothie bars typically use unhealthy juices as their…read morebase and I usually discover this after ordering my drink. This store has a few tables, has beautiful local artwork posted on the walls, offers a 10% discount on your first visit, and uses healthy bases with real fruit. I was also really excited to discover that they had a vegan pea protein powder free of artificial sweeteners, which I could add to my drink. We ordered two drinks and were really happy with what we received. THE DRINKS: Ginger Snap - My fiancé ordered the ginger snap without spinach and he really enjoyed his drink. It featured apples, banana, mango and ginger and it was full of flavour. It was sweet and tart and definitely a must try! Drunken Monkey with spinach: - I ordered the Drunken Monkey with vegan protein powder and spinach. I found my drink lacked a bit of flavour (they scoop the fruit into the cup before blending and a big chunk of fruit created a big air hole, which I think is the reason my drink lacked flavour) but I was really happy with the whole ingredients used and the added protein powder. The service was a little slow but the employee was really nice and I enjoyed looking at the artwork on the walls. Would We Return? Absolutely because I like the clean ingredients used and the ability to add protein to my drink.

If you are looking for a light and refreshing drink to get then this is the place to go! I love how…read moretheir smoothies are not too sweet. The smoothies are just the perfect level of sweetness. Also, everything is real fruits which I am a fan of. Not to mention, the workers are so friendly and nice. They have other quick and healthy food options as well!

We found RAW Pulp + Grind on Preston Street in Little Italy and stopped in for some raw organic…read morejuice and wifi usage. I wouldn't have known from the exterior that this juice bar and health bowl spot was so spacious inside! They even have a backyard which I'm assuming gets converted into a patio in the warmer weather. There was counter seating in the front of the restaurant and tables near the back in a minimalistic yet colourful place. K ordered the Green Ranger smoothie which turned out to be so delicious! It had spinach, kale, spirulina, mango, pineapple, lemon, dates, almond mylk topped with hemp seeds. It was a rich lush green on colour and so thick. I liked how the server brought out the drinks to us. It was one of the best tasting green smoothies I've had. Because of it was so thick, it was also quite substantial in portion. The hemp seeds were chewy and a good mix to the smoothie. K also got an Espresso. I liked the presentation of it. We spent some time here using their wifi which was fast and reliable according to K. It was definitely a cool casual spot for drinks or an acai bowl for a small group to hang out in or for solo quiet work. I'm glad we stumbled upon this little organic pulp and grind spot!

5 out of 5 ONLY FOR the quality ingredients they use for their freshly squeezed juices…read more BUT their products come at a premium so don't know if this would be affordable / accessible for the broader masses. They offer a number of cleanse choices BUS ... but again it is expensive!

Great selection! So many juices and smoothies to choose from. Definitely a hard decision…read more I got the Green Tea Blast. She did not hold back on the matcha! So refreshing on a hot day!

The lady making my juice was very friendly and gave me good ideas for what kind to order! I want to…read morego back every day in the summer and try a different delicious healthy flavor.

Liked the floral concept decor ,spacious seating . There are lot of creative food such as Biryani…read moretea , samosa poutine and samosa burger . they serve Ottawa's first ever snow ice cream which was so good .There were lot of board games to play . Service was exceptional and really loved the way they suggested their top foods.

My first visit to a Whole Foods Market was years ago, after completing a job interview in Yorkville…read morein Toronto. I definitely remember what I got: a slice of tiramisu. At that time, it was the only Whole Foods in the greater Toronto area. Whole Foods has grown on me, likely because Markham has one and I frequent it often. I don't fit the profile of a typical Whole Foods shopper who tends to carry expensive handbags, must get everything organic, and can afford all things expensive, including tiny bottles of elixirs that extend their years on planet Earth. I like their dairy-free items. I love Carbonaut bread and the entire bakery section, including tiramisu. There are specific items that I get at this store. If I'm looking for romaine lettuce or celery, you'll likely see me at a grocery store that offers these items at normal, cheaper prices. Four years ago, I was in the Glebe and saw this Whole Foods store. I didn't go in. I had already got what I needed at a Metro. On my most recent visit, after spending a few hours exploring the area with a friend, I realized that I needed almond beverage and lemons. I had yet to set foot in any grocery store. They were good reasons to check this store out. I had parked underground. The elevator got me to this store. I exited the elevator on the main floor to hit Winners. This store has a cafe that occupies the entire floor. It was busy just before noon. People must love getting coffee and a baked good here. When I returned just past 5 pm, you could hear crickets on this floor. The cafe was closed. It was different. My local one is still open when I'm there at 7 pm. I have yet to hit the cafe at any Whole Foods location. I took the escalator up to the second floor, which is where the entire supermarket is. I immediately found almond beverage. Organic. Sugar-free. Perfect. I also found the produce area. The Rainier cherries looked good. They were also so expensive that I blocked the price out and moved on. I got a couple of lemons. You could get a bag of six. The price was the same if you calculated how much one lemon was going for, so you might as well pick your own pristine-looking lemons. I looked around. It has the usual salad and hot food bars. You pay by weight, which does add up if you aren't careful. There were lots of snacks and drinks to choose from. A can of flavoured carbonated water was going for $2.69. It makes you wonder how this store determines the prices that it sets. It was enjoyable looking at the plants and flowers. It's a nice grocery store. I had an equally nice woman at the checkout area. I paid for my items with a debit card. I didn't need a bag. My lemons were already in one, so I carried it and my carton of almond beverage to the elevator. It was convenient taking the elevator down to the underground parking lot. I walked to my car, paid for parking, and left. The lemons and almond beverage were great. I'm glad that I got what I needed at this store. I had a fun time shopping here. It's my second Whole Foods that I've been to where it has two floors. We'll see if I return in another four years. Maybe I'll try the cafe... haha! (262)

I mean it overhyped in my opinion! It's pricey and in this economy who ca affort 10& strawberries!read more

There are many bourgeois places serving high priced drinks, so this is a competitive market. Juice…read moreDudes manages to offer a superior option and does a number of superb choices. I really love this place, and I would say its worth a visit. Its quite lovely, and they make an effort to do exceptional service. I love the coconut mango, the croissants, crepes, ashta, smoothies, croissant sandwiches.

I loved my juice and the customer service is phenomenal. They are friendly, happy and outgoing even…read morewhen it's super busy! Has a very good vibe. I even ordered 1 liter of juice to bring home with me for the next morning. Will definately go back!

My friend tipped me off about the Canada Day drink, which featured a carnival of toppings. It had…read moretapioca pearls, pudding, grass jelly, coconut jelly, and red bean. When she told me about this special, I had the following day to take advantage of this offer before it disappeared. After a great day shopping, I capped it off by getting a drink from this CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice. Driving over to this location made me cut through a part of Ottawa that I used to spend a lot of time walking around. I used to stay at a hotel at 140 Slater Street and it's still a hotel! I reckon that walking from there to this CoCo would take ten minutes. I parked on Bank Street. It was free parking by the time that I got there after 6 pm, so I was thrilled. If you're there during the daytime, you'll have to pay, which is the only downside to visiting this location. This CoCo is on the northwest corner of Bank Street and Somerset Street West. It looks like a tiny store, but it isn't. It's deep when you walk in. I had the nicest woman help me out. I asked if the Canada Day drink was still available. It was. I got it with less ice. The sugar level was fixed. I paid with a credit card. I tapped and was good. It didn't take long for my drink to be ready. I thanked her and happily headed back to my car. The Canada Day drink is the Three Guys Milk Tea, but two other guys in the form of toppings decided to join in on the fun. I will say that you you love toppings in your bubble tea, this one is for you. One word: hefty! My large cup was a third full of toppings. I thoroughly enjoyed this bubble tea on my birthday. You didn't know what toppings you were going to suck up and enjoy with each sip. The milk tea was a perfect balance of strong tea with the perfect milky consistency that you'd expect from CoCo. The fixed sugar wasn't horrible. I'm guessing that it was at 25%, which I was fine with for someone who generally cuts out the sugar. Frankly, I was stuffed eating dinner and having this Canada Day drink with a built-in meal. I loved it all! I liked visiting this store. I hope to do it again when I'm back. It was great dropping by after rush hour and parking for free as if I was getting away with murder. (281)

Order was taken very quickly. The March special (large lemon green tea for $3.80) was such a steal…read more I also added coconut jelly which was made to perfection. Staff was very cheerful and greeted every customer. Very pleasant experience.

I LOVE their lemonade. They make it fresh!! When we put they order in, they asked if we wanted it…read moremore sweet or sour. We elected for it to be on the sweet side. That was a great call. It ended up coming put perfectly. Perfect balance between sweet and sour and the perfect amount of ice. I usually consume things quickly, but I had to really take my time to really enjoy it, lol. The vibe here is that of a healthy food/drink spot. There are fresh fruits around and seating. I wanna come back here for that lemonade or to try their mango drink! Someone there said that its really good. Come check it out!

Mr. Mango Tea & Juice recently (July 2023) opened up where Aux Delices Bakery used to be in the…read moreByward Market. They also have a location in Kingston, Ontario (on Princess St). I'm always excited to try out new bubble tea places, and it was pretty good. I went after work on a Monday and there was a steady stream of customers. There was a slight wait for my drink, but it wasn't that long. Service was very friendly but they didn't have some drinks and sort of discouraged me from ordering some drinks, lol. So I expressed interest in the Taro Milk Tea, but wanted to ask what kind of milk they used (like non-dairy creamer (yuck, not a fan of Coffee Mate-like products) or real cow's milk and if the latter, 2%, whole milk, or skim). The guy at the cash register didn't seem to know the answer to any of my questions and deferred them all to the guy making the drinks, lol. I was told that if I wanted a taro drink he recommended the Taro Frappe because the Taro Milk Tea is just powder and milk. The menu actually says "made with real taro" but hey if the dude making the drink is telling me they use powder, I'm figuring it's made with powder, lol. So I decided to pass on all taro drinks. I asked about the Hokkaido Milk Tea and was told they didn't have that. Ok then. The guy suggested I get a fruit tea. So I asked about the Wintermelon tea and I didn't quite catch what he said about it, but he then said he recommended the Hawaiian Green Tea because "it's really good." The Hawaiian Green Tea was listed as Mango, Peach and Passion Fruit and I don't like the passion fruit seeds that usually come with passion fruit teas, and told him that and he said no problem he could sub out the passion fruit with a different fruit like strawberry. I said sure and got the Hawaiian Green Tea with strawberry instead of passion fruit and with tapioca. It was $6.49. I got no sugar and less ice (which they call "cold." They call the default amount of ice "freezing" and no ice "lukewarm"). The drink was quite tasty, even though it didn't have any real fruit chunks in it that I could see. I read on the Skip the Dishes menu for the Kingston location that they use fruit jam. I'm happy to report that my drink wasn't too sweet. The tapioca were soft and chewy. Overall, I was pleased with my drink. Happy to have another bubble tea option in town. Paid street parking or paid parking lot/garage/parkade only.

Mandy's always has the best salads in town. I am a huge fan how fresh everything tastes and how…read moreaesthetically pleasing they are at the same time! I went to Mandy's after getting a massage since it was close by. I ordered the Slammin' Salmon which is a popular specialty seasonal salad. It features hot-smoked salmon with mixed greens that include frisée, radicchio, mixed greens, dill, red cabbage, roasted brussels sprouts, and roasted fennel. This salad bowl also has quinoa and their signature quinoa crunch topping which makes it even more fun to eat. The Slammin' Salmon is tossed in Mandy's signature Sweet Sesame dressing (I always go light on the dressing or dressing on the side). Let me tell you, this salad is truly my fav. Whenever it is on the menu, I will order it right away. This salad is so beautiful to look at. It's really colourful and I love the combination of mixed greens. I am a huge fan of frisée, radicchio and brussel sprouts (which is quite uncommon to most). The quinoa crunch toppings add dimension to the salad too. I LOVE the salmon as well, since it has a smoky flavour with a bit of added sweetness. It does not take me long to finish this salad whatsoever! How the process works & the space: I ordered my salad, and then they gave me my number. The cashier was really friendly and smiley and it made me really happy to be there. I sat down at a comfy spot near the window to get a more natural lighting and to also read my book. If you have not been to Mandy's before, it is beautifully decorated. It's bright and has gentle pastel pinks, sage greens and crisp whites throughout the shop. They have some faux palm trees and hanging plants, family photos, decorative plates, marble counter tops, patterned wallpaper and bistro seating. Mandy's also sells cookbooks, dressings to take home, signature dinnerware, self-care items like Gua Shas and candles, and more. A beautiful space to have your salad and to just relax in general. I love the ambiance of this restaurant, and I never feel rushed to leave. Great customer service because the employees will come around to refill your water too.

I've been watching the storefront here for some time. I really like Mandy's in Montreal and glad…read moreto see that it was opening up in Ottawa. We were out and about and remembered that Mandy's had just opened the week we were in the area. We dropped by to grab a bite and there was quite the lineup here! It's nice and bright in here. I can't explain it but it reminds me of all the other Mandy's we've been to in Montreal and Toronto. After some trying to figure out what we wanted, we settled on a cobb salad as we had been talking about a cobb salad for some time. There were about 8 people in front of us and the staff were also working on orders for delivery platforms so we were excepting quite the wait. In a couple of minutes we were front of the line and ordered our salads. It took them no time to get us our salads and we were in and out of there within 10 minutes as we opted to take our order to go since it was beautiful out. The salads were just as good as the other locations we've been. They're pretty consistent. Dressing was good, ingredients were fresh. I was so hungry that I totally forgot to get a picture of the salad. I think the next time I'm in, I'll get a different signature salad as I do like other salads they have here more. It's just cobb salads came up in conversation around that time and it's something that was on the menu so we decided to get. We'll be back!