Flavors! So many flavors!!!! Drink a shot of aloe water, get a tea of your choice, & then get a…read moreflavored shake/smoothie. They have so many and they are really good. Oh, by the way.....they are also HEALTHY! Seriously! This is not Starbucks where you drink down 500 calories and regret it later. This is a healthy alternative and a cheaper way to go. Stop by and give them a try.

Great people and tasty healthy drinks. Been going here for years and never let down by service or…read morequality. Great alternative for lunch compared to fast food.

Higher Level is more then just a shake shop, the staff is like family…read more The staff really care about the customers and are very encouraging when it comes to weight lose issues. Plus, they make the absolute BEST shakes in the world!

The owner was so kind and welcoming! Açaí bowl and Reese's and lotus smoothies were DELICIOUS!…read moreWould come here ever day!

We LOVED the food, smoothies, and teas we had! I ordered the American Dream Burger and the patty…read morewas cooked perfectly and the vegan cheese was delicious and melty. My son got to have his first meatball sub and he loved it! The BBQ sauce was also incredible and both the truffle fries and sweet potato fries were excellent. We had a chance to speak with the owner and she was so kind and welcoming. We were in town visiting, but I wish this restaurant was in our community because I'd go all the time. I hope they can find a new location with better foot traffic so they can continue to grow I would highly recommend stopping by!

A whole lotta greens, straight to the dome. I got the Kale Kraze Salad (quinoa, almonds,…read morecranberries, avocado and kale marinated in olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper). The salad came with a lemon garlic dressing on the side, which I didn't pour over the salad, but instead dipped forkfuls lightly into the cup. The salad was huge! There was no way I could finish it, and I didn't. But it was satisfying and made my body feel oh-so good, the way that a body feels good when eating whole foods. Roots Market Cafe has a lot of nourishing options here. I had a hard time choosing what to get, because they have so many tasty-sounding options. Most (all?) of the menu is either vegetarian or vegan, and they offer salads, wraps, smoothies, juices, and a selection of baked goods. This place is also a little market! You can find fresh produce here -- I saw sweet potatoes, broccoli, zucchini, ginger root, bananas, pineapple, berries and other things. They also sell alternative milks, mushroom coffee, organic eggs, kimchi, vegan snacks, and things I have never seen, like vegan marshmallows and vegan marshmallow cream. Who knew that existed? I got my salad to go, but they have a dining room where you can sit and stay a while. The dining room is separate from the market and ordering counter, and is located in an entirely different room.

I recently ordered a medium Good Mojo drink along with a party-size hummus and veggie platter and…read moreunfortunately the experience was pretty disappointing. The hummus was extremely watery--more like a soup consistency than the thick, creamy hummus I expected. It made it difficult to enjoy with the vegetables or chips. Speaking of the platter, for something labeled "party size," there were surprisingly very few vegetables included. Instead, it came with a large amount of chips. I was also expecting multigrain chips based on the photo but they were just plain tortilla chips, which wasn't what I had in mind. The Good Mojo juice itself tasted good, although it was served warm rather than chilled. Overall, for the amount I spent, I had much higher hopes for the quality and portion balance of what I was getting. It just didn't feel like the value matched the price.

This location has an extremely knowledgeable and kind staff! All of the girls are so sweet and…read morehelpful. The shakes are full of flavor and super healthy and the teas are the best pick me ups! If you haven't tried Essential Lowell, this is your sign to go check them out!

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Great tasting protein shakes! These were a life saver during the first trimester of my pregnancy. I…read morecontinue to have these for breakfast and feel full until lunch. Rose and her staff are also very helpful.

Great teas and shakes and friendly staff! Always have new flavors of the month and have never had…read moreanything I have not liked.

If I had the option of not giving a star I would! I'll give them one star for being extremely…read moreclean. I walk in and was ignored for about 5 minutes. The woman behind the counter acted as if my presence was bothering her. However I wanted to try the food because I heard so many great things. The lady did not seem to be well informed because every question I asked was answered with one word response. I ordered a jerk chicken wrap that was very sloppily made with sauce dripping off the paper. I also order a lemonade that tasted like sugar water; I got a bunch of sugar grains at the bottom from the first sip. As I'm checking out the lady doesn't even bother giving me my total or ask if I'm paying with cash or card. Long story short, I'll never come here again. The wrap was not at all satisfying. I should have went to jimmy johns.

Visited last week while in Merrillville. Excellent smoothies. I had a special strawberry lemonade…read moremix and it was everything. Will definitely visit again when I'm back in the area.

Smoothies here are made with fresh ingredients and delicious!…read more Love to shop here for a few items also!

What a lovely place with an awesome assortment of organic healthy goods and produce. The team there…read moreis great and so helpful!

Absolutely love Awaken! The drink selection has a nice variety. I really enjoy the flavor of their…read moreespresso, as well as the different flavored lattes. The add-ins don't overpower the coffee taste. The pricing is pretty on par with similar shops. I also can't leave without an açaí smoothie bowl. They're perfect every time! The staff are always friendly and helpful. The only slightly negative thing I can note is sometimes the wait has been a bit long, but it's always well worth it. This would be a great place to study or do remote work, as the interior has ample seating space. They always have relaxing music playing as well! I really can't say enough good things about this place. If you think Starbucks has good coffee, you really need to visit Awaken so they can open your eyes!

This is a new business that serves fantastic, healthy beverages, as well as lighter fare…read more It comes from Joe Van Gogh in one second out of 1200 contestants in a national taste test! I started my visit with a nebula nectar: dragon, fruit, strawberry hibiscus tea with a little bit of soda and coconut, and it was fantastic. Something a little more get up and go so I ordered the cappuccino and this is what it looks like: