My husband and I recently discovered Happy's Nutrition as they were a vendor for World Wellness…read moreWeekend. We have been to every local smoothie/shake shop and this shop is BY FAR THE BEST! The Nutrition is on point, the flavors are endless, and for $8 you can get a refreshing energizing tea and delicious shake. My personal favorites are the Jersey shore tea and Caramel Spice shake. These items taste like a desert, but are completely guilt free. The staff is so friendly and make you feel like you are at home and welcomed. They are able to accommodate my nut allergy which is a huge plus. We started our fitness and wellness quest a little over a month ago and I have already seen some serious results! I am already down 10 pounds, 1 pant size, and I'm feeling so much better physically and mentally. In the past, Saturday mornings meant dining out and eating eggs Benedict until we couldn't move. Now Saturday morning stops are to Happy's Nutrition after our Orange Theory workouts instead. Super clean and convenient location. During the week we normally work out in the evening and would definitely stop here daily if they were open later. Love this place, we are hooked and recommending to everyone.

It's a herbalife shop, that puts in that extra effort to be better than the others…read more I belong to a bariatric group, and this place was touted to be a very good place to get a protein shake. Since there's a couple good breakfast spots in the area, I decided I would go to this location and give them a try. Place was decked out with decor and inspirations sayings. I take a quick look at the displays, and I see the herbalife products. To the unintiated, herbalife shops are pretty much these MLM shops. Kinda like lularoe. they use social media to attempt to appear trendy while trying to encourage repeat business while harvesting as much info as they can from you. I don't really care too much about that, I care about the end product and how things taste. After being to a few of these shops, I can say that I'm not really a fan of their proteins. I feel that they use a little too much thickener and are a little gritty. the flavors are muted and they always try to justify the price of the shake by giving you a detox + energy tea to go with it. Their shakes pretty much taste like what I would expect a protein shake to taste like, if I didn't know how to make one myself. The biggest difference between these shops is how they are operated. This place is operated pretty well. The owner was very kind and inquisitive, though they could be a little pushy. This specific location actually has lots of extra items like protein balls and cookies. They also got very decorative with their shakes, layering shake and mix-ins and topping with pictures of shakes to help you make your decisions. I got a shake, a tea for the girlfriend, some protein balls, and because it was customer appreciation day I got a balloon, a valentine protein ball, and a gift certificate. I did enjoy the protein balls, they had a strong peanut butter flavor and a good texture. The protein shake was okay, was this apple pie shake with layers of granola, apple, caramel, and a little apple pie piece on top. The tea had a little bit too much of their fruit punch flavoring, but it was drunk. The difference between this herbalife shop and others is the staff and the hustle, and this place is trying very hard to be just that little bit better than it's competition. I respect this place for trying as hard as they do, but it is not the greatest of shakes. If you want a herbalife protein shake, give this place a try.

Justin Bratter is the new owner of the Health is Wealth Juice Bar in the West Hartford area…read more Justin grew up in West Hartford area and is enjoying serving his community and surrounding towns as a small business owner. It's always been a dream of his and he's giving it his all. The grand opening was back in April and has been doing great business. This smoothie and juice bar serves a wide variety of smoothies, açaí bowls, sea moss, juice refreshers, wellness shots and energy and detox drinks. We tried the banana mania meal supplement drink and it was very delicious and tasty. He has a good selection of different items on his menu to choose from. He uses all fresh ingredients and serves with a smile. If you're in the area stop by and support this small business owner as you won't be disappointed.

Health Is Wealth has a great variety of different healthy drinks as well as açaí bowls and energy…read moreshots. You can also create your own drink with the many different options available. A great place to visit and get your energy going!

I enjoyed my açaí bowl! It was very fresh and sweet. The only downside to my experience was the…read morecustomer service. The cashier was not very kind and rolled her eyes when I asked her to repeat herself (I couldn't hear through the mask and plexiglass). I work in customer service, so I always make it a point to be VERY kind to the workers--especially women, who are taught to be apologetic! However, it was a challenge when she also told me they weren't making milkshakes that day. She said, "No. We're not doing those," and proceeded to roll her eyes again. It's not about what you say--it's about HOW you say it. Additionally, the service took a long time. I felt really bad for the cashier because she was the only one working, which meant my order took about 20 minutes to make. She was balancing two other transactions as well... I remained patient but left feeling a little disrespected. I completely understand the pain & stress of being in customer service, but you shouldn't take it out on others. Maybe she was just having a bad day, but I was hurt by her demeanor (I felt like I had to apologize just for being there). Anyways, the bowl was yummy and filling, so it boosted my mood immediately. I got the U-N-I-T-Y bowl and ate it outside. Very refreshing! I also got a banana smoothie. It was pretty bland, but luckily I was full from the açaí bowl. I would come here again. Now that I know the vibe, it's no big deal!

I noticed a new place I didn't see before. So just thought of giving them a shot. I went with the…read moreOG bowl. It was really good. Granola and coconut flakes gave a nice crunch to the bowl. Blue berry, strawberry and banana on top of the bowl was nice combination. Acai base was also very enjoyable as well. This is a vegan place. The place has three tables and around 14 counter seats.

Swung by after a hike and the smoothies are delicious. Glad to see a healthy option post hike in…read morethis area. Service was good. They informed us that the drinks can be customized. The inside was very spacious with plenty of seating and tables. They also have food options here as well.

Stopped in at Koncrete Gardens today and had the pleasure of meeting Deano, the owner. He's…read moresoft-spoken, friendly, and genuinely grateful for anyone who stops by. The restaurant has a no-frills, relaxed atmosphere, with an eclectic mix of plants and the faint scent of incense in the air. It feels like Koncrete Gardens functions as a takeout spot by day and an event space by night--there were flyers scattered around advertising paint nights and other activities. I tried the salmon patty and a tuna sandwich. The sandwich was solid--simple, homemade-style food. The salmon patty was spicy and flavorful, though I'm not sure if it's made in-house. Either way, both dishes hit the spot. It's always great to support a local business owner chasing their dream. If you're in the area, stop in for a smoothie, a patty, or one of the specials on the chalkboard menu. Give Deano a shot!

I always wonder about the hidden gems that I drive by. I have driven by this place a million times…read moreand have always wondered about it. Welllll I finally stopped last week on the way home from picking my son up at basketball camp. It's such a cute spot. They have seating inside and outside. The parking is a little hectic because there aren't many spots available right in front. You can park down to the left and walk. The inside is a bit crowded with seating to the left and right. The girl working at the counter was so sweet and had lots of great energy. Their menu is amazing with lots of choices and some great specials. I had a passion fruit lemonade and it was so good I got another one for the way home. I got a buffalo chicken salad and it was a good size salad! My son got a burger and fries and loved it. The fries were crinkle cut but bigger and seasoned perfectly. I haven't had fries like that before. I look forward to going back and trying more on their menu!

Takeout Review: This…read moreis a breakfast and lunch spot located in New Hartford, near the Farmington River. I've driven past it many times and decided to order takeout recently. They offer burritos, avocado toasts, sandwiches, smoothies, coffee, and more. Ordering online and picking up was easy. I had the El Diablo Breakfast Burrito which came with three eggs scrambled, spicy chorizo sausage, cheddar cheese, tater tots, jalapeño, & a siracha aioli. Wow, it was huge and flavorful. I look forward to ordering from there again and dining in soon!

"She's like sweet water runnin' Baby, won't you come and…read moreGive a dyin' man a drink?" (Straight Lines) Sweetwater Salad Bar made a bad experience "good" today when they pivoted and made a great customer service decision. They have a deep menu with all sorts of customizable Smoothies, three kinds of toasts, and Wraps. We went for lunch today and decided on a "to go" order of their Avocado Toast. We paid our $5.84 and waited for the order to be assembled. After a few minutes, a manager approached us to say they couldn't make the avocado toast because they had run out of bread. Now... since you can't really make an Avocado Toast, Peanut Butter Banana Toast, or Hummus Toast without toast, and you can't really make toast without bread, we understood why they couldn't give us the order we had already paid for. But they made things right by offering us something else, so we opted for a chicken quesadilla which we received for no additional charge. The quesadilla was good with a nice mix of chicken and cheese. IMPROVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES Obviously, inventory management comes to mind, and if they run out of bread, that information should be conveyed to the entire staff so everyone is on the same page about what is and is not available, what can and cannot be made, and what should and should not be paid for.

First time coming here and I was first overwhelmed with all the smoothie options!…read more I ended up going with OMG- Mango, pineapple, banana, Passion fruit juice and agave. It was summer in a cup. It was so good and refreshing on a hot day. For the half wrap I got chicken, lettuce, chickpeas, garlic Parmesan sauce on a tomato basil wrap. There was parking right in front and the girls working there were super friendly

Awesome healthy shakes here! They Taste So fresh. Any shake here is delicious! Oh and you Can't…read moreforget to grab money balls if you stop in. They are the perfect chocolate treat. Staff was friendly and helpful. Prices are fair.

love coming to fresh monkey, especially after a nice hike…read more this time we got a puppy shake and the almond coco loco. it was very good milk, vanilla protein, nutella, coconut-oil, almonds, coconut shreds, sugar-free chocolate drizzle topped with unsweetened coconut shreds

Great smoothie I loved how fresh it tasted and love the dates in the smoothie. The service was…read moregreat and the place was small inside but cute.

Came here for a Yelp event and was initially shocked because the original location has moved! Soon…read morefigured out it was in the same area, just now on the outlines of the property along the street. The place was nicely decorated with a large menu on the back blackboard. I was kinda full so I offered my fiancé to have his choice of smoothie. He went with the Berry Banana Bliss, which is an apple cider base with berries and bananas. There was a sign saying that all their items are made from scratch and can take up to 15 mins to prepare.. I suspect that may apply more towards the açaí bowls. Luckily we received our drink (with a jumbo Yelp straw), a few minutes later. I thought the drink was nice and refreshing but a bit on the sour side. Would love to try their other flavors, like chocolate covered strawberry, in another visit!