I've always wanted to try Refresh, but never had the opportunity to have it until today, when I was…read moremaking a stroll through Downtown Guelph. They use the highest quality organic fruits and vegetables and are most famous for their cold-pressed juices. Instead of getting a cold-pressed juice, I decided to get one of their açai bowls. Here's my rundown: Food There were three açai bowls to choose from - classic, beauty, and soul. I got the beauty açai bowl which had the açai, avocado, coconut oil, and almond milk blend topped with bananas, granola, coconut flakes and fresh strawberries. The açai blend was smooth and rich in flavour while the fresh fruit and oats made for great flavours and textures. It was a very refreshing treat to get and had the perfect balance between all ingredients. Atmosphere Can't really comment on the atmosphere here because the store is quite small and has minimal seating. There were about 4 high chairs to sit but it's more meant to be used while you're waiting for your drinks or bowls. It's small like most downtown cafés and this place is more so for those grab and go type of people. Service Service was really friendly and the employee was helpful in helping me make a decision about the type of bowl to get. No complaints here; they were really inviting and patient with my indecisiveness. Price I paid $10 for the açai bowl! A little pricy but you're paying for quality organic food here so it's worth every dollar. Verdict Refresh is indeed a refreshing experience has they use only the finest organic fruits to make their products. I'm excited to return here to try their juices and other açai bowls. Definitely worth a try if you're roaming around downtown Guelph. A well-deserved 5/5 experience!

Wonderfully refreshing bowls! I went back immediately the next day for another bowl. Smoothies are…read moregreat as well.

Great little place to stop for Kawartha icecream. They have a ton of flavours and are very…read morefriendly. Just make sure you have cash as it is cash only. Highly recommend.

The ice cream is nothing special, the location passable. But it was the customer service that…read moretipped the scales for us. My husband asked how much a cone was because he couldn't see a sign. The lady treated him as if he had asked her to churn the ice cream herself. He said she was totally put out by answering a very simple and I imagine a common question. I worked in customer service for many years and ansering questions, even dumb questions, are part of the job. He asked politely he said, and knowing how polite he is, I believe him. So I will just buy a tub of Kawartha ice cream for my family and we will eat it at home, minus the attitude.

The smoothies here are phenomenal. The berry blast one was tremendously good. You get to choose to…read moreadd collagen or protein but we were out of collagen that day. The storefront isn't from the outside of the building but upstairs right after the escalators in the building on the corner of the intersection.

Plant based cafe not vegan. Very cute and airy inside they have additional seating upstairs. It's…read morepink and girly lol so I'm bias They have an interesting menu with drinks I haven't seen before. And a few small bites and salads I decided to try the shroom latte which has functional mushrooms from the brand that I'm so I was confident that they are using good shrooms I believe it's called rainbow. And I added a pot of espresso it is a little pricey but I know that functional mushrooms themselves were cost me so it makes sense it also has mct oil on it. It was a different I don't know how to exactly explain it but it had texture to it in the drink it wasn't bitter but it definitely wasn't sweet I think it paired well with the cookie that I got that was cute a nice contrast. Overall I think I would give the latte and 8.5 out of 10 I also tried and there are mini gg cookie which I am assuming it is a seasonal cookie for Easter it was absolutely delicious and gets off and chewy on the inside but it wasn't doughy it was fully baked all the way through and it was sweet but not really sweet and the crunch of the many egg on top added perfect before the texture Very quiet when I came in at about 11:00 a.m. but by the time I left a little after noon it was quite full and a little loud.

Beautiful space. Beautiful food. Plant based bowls and treats. Hot drinks. Cold drinks and next to…read morea bookstore. What more could anyone possibly want? Perfect. Mmmmm. Matcha latte... Best

The food was good but I wanted my peanut butter to be layered and they said that they could not add…read moremore!? It was okay so was the service and they mostly don't know how to joke around... Besides that it's good! It's also a little bit messy and there is garbage on the floor and it's nice decor.

I was finally able to try HEAL Wellness in Guelph last week! I love smoothie bowls because they are…read morelight, filling and delicious! I enjoyed the Dragon Bowl which was dragon fruit based. There were oats mixed in and it was topped with a variety of fruit like strawberries, bananas, and kiwi. The portion size was perfect. I frequent another smoothie bowl spot and while they are delicious too, the portions are massive and I'm often leaving them unfinished. As a treat, my friends and I split the Nutella waffle - I'll admit I am actually not a Nutella lover and in fact, I think that may have been the third time I've even had it! It was delicious and a nice treat to finish of a meal. FYI this is a wonderful plant-based spot. Everything here is gluten and dairy free, which I really appreciate.

The flavours and selection were excellent! So many bases…read moreand toppings. It was delicious! However, the topping were VERY skimpy!! the pictures show full slices of kiwi, plus like 7-8 slices of strawberries. in my large bowl I got 3 slices of kiwi cut into quarters, I received 4 very thin slices of strawberry which did not amount to even 1 full strawberry. My sister had a quarter of a banana, I think it was 4 thin slices, and she had 9 blueberries. Make your bowls look like your pictures! For $15 please give us more fruit!

Fantastic smoothie bowl place in Barrie! Exactly what I was hoping to find this morning…read more It was not very busy around 10am on a Monday, and there are a ton of options to choose from. Lots of base smoothie flavors and a very wide variety of fruity, dry, drizzled toppings. I ended up going for the acai bowl and chose coconut, blueberry, bee pollen, and banana as my toppings. She was very generous with the toppings, ensuring a perfect photo op! They also have frozen smoothies to take home so you just need to thaw them out. Taste wise, I think the toppings were really fresh, but the smoothie bowls are all pre made. It doesn't quite taste the same. I was hoping to see them blending orders as they came in for that fresh smoothie taste and delightful texture. Instead, it was already premade and frozen so it tasted a little watered down. Just slightly. And it was still icy. I just let it sit in the sun for a few minutes, and that worked perfectly. I love that they don't add sugar too. Definitely would return. If I lived in the area, I would get some more of the unique bases to take home. Definitely try the blue citrus one too! Beautiful look and tastes really refreshing!

Everything we were looking to get some vitamins and minerals in liquid form. We tried a couple of…read morethe juices/smoothies and everything was on point in terms of price point, quality, preparation, and presentation.

Healthy food, fresh ingredients, and excellent customer service are just a few of the things Ripe…read moreoffers! I haven't tried their juices or smoothies, but the food is excellent. Probably the best place in town to grab some vegan food, and at affordable prices! For my full review, check out the video below: https://youtu.be/qCIUmNhG88o

Cute little spot for breakfast! The food was yummy and the ambiance very cozy and chill. I had the…read moreBest Egg Sandwich which lived up to its name! The ingredients were simple but fresh and tasty. You also get to choose from several kinds of bread which I think is from Cobs. The avocado toast was less special but still solid. They have an extensive menu with smoothies and coffees and also a little shopping area to the side.

A weekend at Blue Mountain/Collingwood made me try a healthy place since there aren't many up…read moreNorth. The cute place has a front patio to sit at but it was too chilly for us. Inside, one may order food and buy some knick knacks that are bohemian chic. There is also a clean washroom for one to use. I ordered a super bowl which was $17. The size was great, but I felt it lack some flavour and half the bowl was filled with quinoa. Not a big fan of it, I would have liked less quinoa. My partner had a veggie burger and he liked it. There was a spice kick to it. He wished it came with a side instead of paying additional for it. The following morning we returned to try their açai bowl for breakfast and it was delicious!! Frozen blueberries were provided instead of fresh berries. They could have used seasonal fruits. The crisp coconut pieces added a crunch to each bite. This dish, I would order again. They have a reward system if you sign up. Overall, a nice healthy place to stop by while one is up North enjoying some sports or a little get-away.

Like all pressed juice, it's pricey. Flavors were pretty fresh, and the cold press coffee was also…read morepretty good. The shop itself has a nice aesthetic and the service was good. There are also a few health bowls to choose from.

This place is incredible. Fresh, chic Interior, friendly staff & owner, and lots of variety of…read morepressed juices to choose from. We tried the Beet, Apple, Carrot and Ginger, and it was one of the freshest pressed juices I have ever had. You could taste each of the ingredients, and they all individually had fresh robust flavors. The menu is easy to read. I will be ordering a cleanse in January for sure. Can't wait to try their bowls and smoothies.