If you've seen the viral drinks floating around social media, you've probably heard about Paradise…read moreFrappe. I finally decided to check it out and it definitely lived up to the hype. First, a quick tip: their winter hours are Tuesday-Sunday from 12 PM-7 PM, so plan your visit accordingly. The menu is full of creative fruit drinks, pastries, and trendy desserts. They have flavors like strawberry, mango, passionfruit, piña colada, and even Dubai-style desserts that you see all over social media. On my visit I ordered three items: * Boba Strawberry Passionfruit Lemonade * Coconut Passionfruit Frappe * Dubai Sundae The coconut passionfruit frappe had the perfect consistency; smooth, creamy, and refreshing. The coconut and passionfruit flavors balanced each other perfectly and tasted very tropical. The boba strawberry passionfruit lemonade was also packed with flavor. It had fresh strawberry pieces, lemon slices, and passionfruit pulp. Just be careful of the lemon seeds. It even had a fun little surprise on top; a candy shark and what looked like Nerds candy, which made it extra playful. Inside, the shop gives off tropical island vibes. It's a small space but there is seating available. Today Friday the 13th, there were only two people ahead of me, music playing in the background, and a TV on. The wait wasn't long and the staff was very friendly and helpful. For the three items I spent about $45, but considering the fresh ingredients, presentation, and portion sizes, I would say the price is reasonable. If you enjoy colorful drinks, tropical flavors, and viral-style desserts, Paradise Frappe is definitely worth checking out.

I had to check this place out after seeing their viral fruit pastries on TikTok. I asked the woman…read moreat the counter how long they've been open--she said three years--and the line was nearly out the door, so they're clearly doing well. That said, the experience was pretty confusing. There were photos of drinks on the wall but no pricing. The only thing I noticed with pricing was a Dubai chocolate drink listed for $30! They didn't have the fruit pastry flavors listed inside; we only noticed them posted outside on the window after we had already ordered, and the flavors online didn't exactly match what was in-store. The biggest shock was the price. The fruit pastries were $12-$15 each, which felt excessive. I've been to plenty of high-end spots for dessert, and this was easily the most expensive I've paid. When I asked about the pricing, I was told everything is made in-house--which I would expect at that price point anyway. I ended up getting the piña colada and mango fruit pastries, along with a passionfruit lemonade that was also $12. Everything tasted good and fresh, but quite sweet and, in my opinion, overpriced--especially for Meriden, CT. Overall, tasty, but not something I'd go back for given the cost and lack of clarity in the ordering experience.

The teas are amazing, it's very clean. And the service is great. They ensure your highly satified…read morewith you orders.

From the owner: Hello,My name is Christopher Yanza I’m a young business owner 19yr old work with the help of my…read morefamily we’re helping providing a healthier life style to the community yet with our wide variety you would even know that what you enjoying is so beneficial for you stop by ,here you’re family:)

Came here to meet up with a friend for a healthy meal. Their bowls are delicious. I got the healthy…read morebowl and it was really tasty. I also tried their matcha latte but unfortunately was not a fan. They have some indoor seating which was convenient. Overall nice spot.

I've driven past this place for weeks and finally got around to trying it. The interior is clean…read moreand there are lots of seats. Service was friendly and quick, despite everything being made to order. I ordered two acai bowls that did not disappoint. The acai was a bit frozen but thawed quickly once I brought them home. The fruits were fresh and the bowls are very filling, and generous for the price point compared to other establishments.

I visited Wild Alchemy looking for a fresh & healthy option. Everything sounded delicious on their…read moremenu!! The owner & her staff were attentive & kind. Very cozy spot to enjoy a healthy treat! Will definitely be back to this healthy spot!!

Please update your hours on Yelp. It current says it closes in 19 minutes til Monday. But WHEN I…read moreGOT HERE, it's closed, with different hours posted on the door. And since it is Saturday, October 11, 2025, and twenty minutes to 7pm, and I drove 35 minutes OUT OF MY WAY to your healthy, smoothie shop, I won't be back. Posted Hours: Weekday 8-6 Saturday 8-3 Sunday 10:30-4

So many fresh options to choose from! I love their breakfast bowls with Mango Tango & Sweet Love…read morebeing my favorite options! Their fresh granola is the best part! I've also tried their Colombian coffee smoothie which is yummy & their fresh juices are a must try as well! This is such a great addition to our downtown Meriden community!!

Very good food. Highly recommend. My work group orders several times a month from here.read more

I will give them a zero stars for service if I could, but unfortunately I have to rate them 1…read morestar... we are regular customers who usually do take outs for lunch once in a while, I have noticed that my husband had been getting charged about $26 for a large meal with two meat choices but I never think anything about it until today that I went with him to pick something out for lunch, well the youngest lady gave us a good service when ordering the food, so we ask her for a large order with two choices of meat but we asked her to put the beans that came with our large order in a separate container as I don't like mine mixed with the rice so when we were ready to pay the amount of the order was $26.74 ?? I asked the older lady in the cashier why she was charging us extra when a large order with choice of rice, beans, salad and two meats was $18.72 + tax, so she gave me actitud right away and said that the extra charge was for the beans??? She was charging us more than $5 for beans???? So I explained that we didn't ordered an extra side of beans, that i just asked to put the beans that came with my order separately, so she started scalding the other young lady for giving us too "much" and grab the small beans container and went and dumped back in the big tray of food just leaving the very bottom, almost emptied the container and thrown it back to the bag of food saying there it's!! I look at her and I ask if she was joking??? It blew my mind what she just did... that was such an insult! To my surprise she said she wasn't joking and that's all we were getting with the order!! I took the almost empty container of beans and give back to her and I told her to keep it but I was very upset that she was so mean about a side of beans... well she never apologized, neither she changed her actitud she just proceeded to ring me out, to which my order now was only $18.72 + Tax = $20.10 then she make herself busy at the phone and didn't even look back when giving out my receipt... so awful, awful service... if you're Spanish then you know that beans & rice are NEVER an issue, if anything you have to tell them to put a little less, but in this place they have been charging us extra for beans that are part of a Large order, so be careful when ordering from this place. Food is decent, nothing out of the extraordinary but it's ok so I give them 3 stars.

Who puts peas in yellow rice? Food isn't the best, more so the rice. Service is good. Decent…read moreambiance, probably won't return but appreciate being served.

I came here for a quick healthy bite to eat. I ordered the GO-GO-GOJI CRUNCH bowl it was…read more*560 cal for the cost of $12.49 I was tasty! It had a Açaí blend base , topped with granola , diced strawberries, blueberries,dried goji berries and honey drizzle. It was refreshing and filling. I also added avocado toast to my order with everything bagel seasoning on it. Overall food was good and service was fast. Easy in and out with online ordering too.

I seriously love Smoothie King. It's such a better alternative than grabbing fast food that weighs…read moreyou down and gross. The Wallingford Smoothie King has been a pretty regular stop for me either going into work or on my way home. Friday's are the best because their 20 ounce smoothies are only $5!!! But any day of the week their still a great choice. My favorite is the apple kiwi kale. So great! Well on my latest trip, I wanted to bring one home for my daughter. I walked in with an insulated freezer bag, hoping they could throw a few ice cubes in for me. It's a 20 minute ride home from there and it was 90 degrees out. Not only did they give me a few cubes, they filled the bag so the ice surrounded both cups! That was above and beyond what I expected! So, sadly, Wallingford will no longer be on my path to and from work. But it's so worth it, I know I'll make the trip soon!

The food was severely lacking in flavor. The melted cheese was a hard blob that had to cut with a…read moreknife. Overall just really bad.

A great hole in the wall spot for authentic street style tacos! There are only 4 tables inside as…read moreit is mostly a take out spot. I tried the Al pastor, carne asada, carnitas and barbacoa. The tacos are doubled up on the corn tortillas to hold the big portion of meat they give you. The tacos comes with onions and cilantro but I recommend adding the extra toppings (cheese and avocado) for extra flavor. The salsas aren't the most flavorful but overall the food is delicious.

Unsure how I like this. App, preorder, at tablet?…read more Came here for the first time unexpectedly and unknowing this was a quick, order like chick fil a from the tablet, ordering system This was WAY too fast paced for me. Under pressure and no exceeding expectations I will say the coffee was out quick, but this is not your average coffee spot. No ordering inside. Drive thru only

Just found this drive thru coffee shop and it was definitely a speedy experience. You order through…read morethe drive-through only and staff even brings you up tablets to help you order as you wait in line. Very fast paced if you need a coffee and in a hurry, I got a cold brew caramel iced coffee with cold foam on top. I thought it was good. Service is fast and friendly prices are fair.

Salesperson was knowledgeable and pleasant. They had everything I needed. It's buried in the bowels…read moreof the Westfield Meriden Mall.