Hands down the best smoothie bar in Manchester. Everything down to the beer they sell are fresh and…read moreorganically sourced. The owner is very passionate on healthy food the fruits and vegetables are always fresh and it resonates to the delicious smoothies they provide. While many other chain of healthy food places are suspect, this is one of the genuine in Manchester City Centre.

A great smoothie/ juice bar, very friendly staff and remember you. No extra charge for extra fruit…read moreand have a loyalty scheme. It isn't cheap but worth every penny, good service great product nothing like a good smoothie to set you up for the day ahead.

Somewhat hidden down one of the Exchange Flags alleyways, The Juicery is a good spot if you need to…read morestock up on vitamins! Specialising in a range of smoothies and juices, they've fully taken on the trend for blending. It's small inside with an open 'kitchen' and menus on the walls. Take your time choosing! They really don't mind if you're indecisive (like me) and will happily change anything for you. The menu is split into different sections with similar bases i.e. earth juices predominantly feature ingredients like carrot. I went for a juice with strawberry, blueberry, apple and orange. It was very refreshing and hit the spot, though I wasn't a fan of the pulp that was prominent about halfway through drinking. Service is fully with a smile and our juices were prepared in a flash. They have a very handy lid creator which you then pop your straw through, so no potential spills - which is especially good if you're in the car. If you're in the area and fancy a juice boost, I'd recommend heading to The Juicery.

A perfect place to get a big sandwich, freshly made smoothie or quality herbal tea on a…read morestudy-break, The Smoothie Company is located behind the row of shops opposite Leeds University's Parkinson Court and opposite Leeds College of Art and Design. This may account for the impeccable and tasteful décor, which I value just as highly as the food in a café - if I want to sit and eat my lunch somewhere it has to be a nice environment. There are a few small, quality pieces of art on display and for sale as well as larger, more generic yet coordinated prints. Interior design aside, the smoothies here are great, as you would hope from a place called The Smoothie Company! Each one is made to order with fresh fruit and there are dairy and non-dairy options. The sandwiches are a good size, leaving you feel full and healthy after a sandwich/smoothie lunch. You get the quality you pay for with both of these. I was pleased to find out they recycle their glass bottles but wasn't surprised as the atmosphere suggests positive ethos. The pot plants on the tables and little washing line on the wall to leave notes or flyers on are features that add to this good feeling.

If you're looking for a spot that's slightly off the beaten track, and away from the hoards of…read morestudent lunchers, this place has got your name on it. Don't expect miracles, these hidden gems don't stay secret for long, so come 1pm the queue will still be out the door - just not nearly as push-and-shove-ly as the spots nearby. The added bonuses of extra staff, to take off the pressure, and a cute little side window to collect your order from at such busy times, is a boon indeed. They've a small array of outdoor seating for those intermittent sunny afternoons, and a decent amount of space inside, including a most exciting faux-grass carpet made of plastic. I know it's terribly kitsch, but I'm somewhat of a fan, as it makes the space feel fresh and light. The staff are as cheery as the space, which is lovely, and will help guide you to one of the offerings if you need help - which you might - as there are many options. The whole gamut of the smoothie world is covered, from the naughty-but-tasty, to the milk-based, right through to the purest juices. I had something raspberry and mint based, and it was refreshing and delicious. I came here for a catch up with the lovely Gabrielle, and I wish I could remember which she had, as it also looked marvellous... On this occasion I didn't take a bite, but there's a decent selection of sarnies on offer should you come looking for lunch. All in all, it's a super solid spot for smoothies, and you might even find just that bit extra. Check 'em out!

Set up on Greengate Square, Cowherds can be found next to the Grindsmith pod. It's a shame that the…read moreManchester weather still isn't playing in June, but I felt like I needed a longer walk than usual over my lunch, so took the time to visit them! Their menu changes throughout the week, but everything is guaranteed vegetarian - a rarity in this age of burgers, hot dogs and fried chicken (don't get me wrong, these are some of my favourite items, but it's good to have a break!) They have juices, raw pad thai, vegan sushi, and a hot 'buddha bowl' option. On my visit, the hot option - perfect for the cold wet weather - was a mushroom strogonoff, served with wholegrain rice and steamed kale. I'm not usually a mushroom fan but felt like hey, sometimes you have to take a chance. At £5.50, it was a healthy lunch portion and kept me going through the afternoon. It was packed with mushrooms and plenty of sauce to soak into the rice, and you can also add some seeds if you'd like. I'll be back over the summer I'm sure. Service was really friendly and swift, and I can imagine that, once the sun finally does stick around for a while, the square will become a great place to spend some time.

The juices from Cowherds are delicious! I've been trying their 7 day packages for several weeks and…read morehave been impressed by the consistency of flavours, the taste and their customer service has been outstanding! Try them! You'll be making an investment in your health!

I'm always a bit wary of fruit smoothies. Unless it's fruit juice, I like to keep my fruit intake…read moreand drink intake separately, rather than combining the two together. I'm also not very keen on the consistency of smoothies generally, never has something been less appropriately named (a bit of hyperbole perhaps, but the name doesn't really describe it properly though, does it?) It was with some trepidation then that I visited Mojoes one afternoon whilst walking back to Blundellsands train station and was pleasantly surprised when trying their smoothies. Inside, the shop is a little on the small side but makes good use of its space, offering a pleasant, comfortable environment for you to relax and enjoy a drink or some food. As well as offering a range of delicious smoothies, I was pleased to see they offered alternatives to these, such as fruit juices, milkshakes and hot drinks, in addition to a range of sweet and savoury crepes (not quite as healthy as the smoothies, but a necessary evil in my opinion). Both the drinks and food are reasonably priced considering they use fresh ingredients, meaning a visit to Mojoes leaves you feeling refreshed and (fairly) healthy, depending on your order of course.

All I think I really need to say is Spag Bol Crepe ... This…read moreplace is really wonderful and its a shame there isnt on in the city centre, it is always well staffed,has big relaxing sofas in,new magazines and great surfer themed interior.

When I arrived at this lovely little sunny spot in Lancaster (sunny in disposition, sunny side of…read morethe street), I knew I was in for a treat. It looked quirky, independent, homegrown, interesting, fresh, colourful... Wait a blimmin' minute. How exactly do you pronounce the name? Joo-saffay? J...Oh goodness - well as it happened, when I arrived here to wait for my lovely friend and went up to order the smoothie, I had a lovely chat with the fellow working there. He was in the arduous process of renewing his domain name online and as he read the address out to me, I learned it was indeed... Joooo-kafé. It isn't exclusively for... It's for anyone and everyone, and in the times I've been there thus far, I've seen kids as young as 7 months and folks as old as 70, alongside disgruntled teenagers, all slurping up their smoothies. Ah, Lancaster. The price is right here, and I've enjoyed all my visits. The other half even spotted their quality when he realised they had one of the most expensive kinds of blender you can buy... in duplicate. Perhaps even triplicate. This place is as family friendly as it gets, from the big squishy beanbags in the corner to the chalkboard kids can draw on, to free WiFi and even a laptop to play on if you haven't your own, to a funky soundtrack, colourful environment and massive variety of beverages. You can get everything here - healthy smoothies, indulgent milkshakes and everything in between. I had a fruity pulpy beverage thickened with fat-free froyo upon my first visit, and Alexa had tea and toast, proving they cater to any mood. Yup, there's food here too. Another time I brought the Betrothed, and he had a Crunchy Nut milkshake. Nope, not a Crunchie milkshake. A Crunchy Nut Cornflake milkshake. I can only liken it to what I'd imagine Momofoku Milk Bar's cereal milk to taste like, but it was as close to a breakfast shake as you could imagine. Drinks you can chew. Now if Lancaster gets itself a Bubble Tea joint, my world will be complete!

Juicafe have the most AMAZING drinks selection, it is taking me a while to get through them but I…read moream never let down !! Terry's Orange Hot Choc, Crunchie Milkshake, a Smooth Sweet Espresso Blend, Muffin Shakes & Awesome Smoothies. They have comfy seats and free wifi, and board games when i dont feel like working !! This place blows everything out of the water! Fantastic!

Shipley's finest Juice Bar, in the heart of Shipley. All…read moreJuices are freshly Squeezed the moment you order.

The drinks were amazing, I enjoyed having Strawberry Sunrise. My misses liked the Tropical Tango…read more My little one had the ice cream roll. Very healthy and sweet. I would recommend to anyone especially on a hot day. Bought my friend fresh orange juice, he kept going on about this place so thought to visit and I see why he enjoyed it. Felt full of energy after having the drink.

Yummy yummy yummy, these smoothies are so good!…read more I like smoothies because they're tasty and I feel like I'm being healthy when I have one! I like making my own at home and I often pretend to myself that start making some to take to work with me...I know I never will. But that's when places like this come in handy! Smoothies is in the Arndale markets, right on the edge, you can't miss it and you really shouldn't, it's a good place for you to re-fuel after (or during) a hard days shopping! My personal favourite has to be the Strawberry Peach one, so fruity! They have a stupid amount of different ones to choose from though and they'll make anything you suggest, every smoothie is blended from fresh fruit right in front of your eyes. They also do energy booster 'hits' but I've always been too scared to try them. Maybe one day!

So often you hear people say, if it tastes great then it can't be good for you. I think these…read morepeople are neglecting to remember fruit - nature's candy. I'd eat a bowlful of fresh pineapple as enthusiastically as I'd munch some Skittles in the cinema. And I'd slurp a smoothie with as much gusto as a chocolate milkshake. Well, I've found my smoothie temple. 98% fat free frozen yoghurt and fruit. That's all that goes into these bad boys, served up by smiley and friendly people who are more than happy to help you out with your five a day. And goodness me, do they taste like an indulgent treat. My medium sized Pineapple Blush, a simple blend of raspberry and pineapple, felt like a dessert, and at less than £3 it was a bargain too! In the Arndale Food Market as well. Where else? Now I know exactly where to get my frozen fruit fix while I'm shopping in the sales. There are tons of flavour combinations including the Cobana, which blends together pineapple, coconut milk and banana. And it's stumbling distance from my house. What could be better to wean you off your summer cocktails into a full on detox? Guilt-free deliciousness. What more could you ask...