Fruitas is probably the most popular fruit shake franchise that's taking over Metro Manila. If you consume dairy and are not conscious about your sugar consumption, then this place will be OK for you. Although if you're like me and you prefer a real, dairy-free FRUIT smoothie, this place will not satisfy that preference BUT... it will have to do. Especially if you're under sweltering heat and absolutely need something refreshing, since their shakes are super loaded with ice (to be exact, more ice than fruit).
When I'm desperate for a fruit smoothie especially after long commutes under the sun, I look for Fruitas stands (there's usually one in transport terminals, too). Since I'm vegan, I request for the milk to be omitted. And for the past year or so of trying to live healthier, I've been having my smoothies without that sugar syrup they put since it's not very good for you. So, as expected, my smoothie won't taste as rich as it should be, but most of the time I'm pleased, especially since my drink is just reduced to fruit and ice, and there aren't any questionable ingredients in it. I usually get a combination of 2 fruits so it doesn't taste as boring. My favorites are mango banana, mango strawberry, and anything + lychee!
Another thing: They also have bottled juices (buko, calamansi, etc.). I get their bottled buko juice to mix in my green veggie smoothies that I make at home. Though don't forget to ask first if the juice is just recently delivered (I had a previous experience from another Fruitas franchise where the buko juice was already bad). read more