This place had my favorite boba/black milk tea I would get all the time. They're not making it like…read morethey used to. Now, it tastes like milk with a hint of tea. I have gotten this drink often, and every time now since the past 2 months, the milk tea is so bland. It has tasted completely off ever since they got new hires recently. Maybe the milk tea recipe wasn't taught to the new hires who now make it. It's also inconsistent day to day as well. I can barely taste the tea, and it's not sweet enough. The workers are nice, but the drink has gone downhill. So I'll be getting my boba fix elsewhere.

We got the watermelon and lychee smoothie as well as the Oreo punch. Never too sweet and always…read morevery refreshing. Fast service and a short walk from Central Park! Don't expect to sit in here though; it's a small walk-in.

A few weeks ago, I stopped into a Juice Generation on the UWS, to try out their new Matcha…read moresmoothie. Firstly, the smoothie was outstanding. Tbh, I was a bit skeptical at first, but this experience completely changed my mind, and made me a believer in "matcha smoothies." (For the not-yet-believers out there, I recommend having it with their wonderful almond mylk.) Secondly, I loved the welcoming feel of the store; it felt both relaxed and productive in there. And the sweet man who helped me out -- Mitchel -- was so friendly that I felt like I was in a five star restaurant, not a smoothie and juice joint. Give that guy a raise! : ) An awesome experience, at a healthy place. I couldn't be happier. Thanks, Mitchel and team! Peace, Kat

Man... super disappointed someone told me to stop by here for an acai bowl but what I ended up with…read morewas a smoothie in a bowl that overflowed... idk what the acai base is made with but it's super milky/creamy and melted (I did walk back to my car about ten mins) to eat. It's not that hot out (66 degrees) sooo I'm not sure what happened. But it's my fault for still opening it up when it looked soupy and made a mess but it's just not great in flavor. There's also no public restroom at this place. This may be a one off since someone recommended it and the reviews seem to be good (albeit dated) but idk if I'll be back.

Great juice bar! There's also smoothies. Very quick, and hole in the wall location. I got the juice…read more#13. The ginger was not over powering, and overall really good juice she presses it in front of you. So yummy.

Berries and juice that's kick ass cool. Cool Fresh Juice Bar is a very small place. It however is…read morevery big on taste. Açaí and more. This is pretty fucking good and not extremely expensive like many other places like this. Hard to find because the name isn't on the building. It was the correct place luckily for me when I came by. This is located on Broadway at 101st on the Upper West Side. Beware there's only room for a couple of customers. Order a smoothie or a bowl, and they make it fresh. It's about $11 for a bowl. The prices are decent. I had the Açaí Peanut Butter Bowl. This came with the frozen pureed açaí, and was topped with coconuts, granola, and peanut butter of course. It doesn't have any room for seating inside because it's such a small building. It's takeout only. That's okay because the Hudson River waterfront will only be a few blocks away and that's a cool place for eating bowls and such.

Healthy spot with prices that are a bit high. The hazelnut latte was yummy but a bit sweet.read more

I got the dubai chocolate bowl. I was pleasantly surprised to find that they gave a very generous…read moreamount of pistachio paste; I thought they were just gonna add a small scoop. While I enjoyed the taste of the bowl, I was disappointed to find that the acai melted VERY quickly. I brought it home to eat, which took only 10 minutes, and it was a rainy day so it wasn't hot at all, but more than half of the acai turned into liquid already. The bowl costs $15. I didn't think it was worth it. The service was pretty quick. It only took a few minutes for the bowl to come out after I ordered. They don't have a lot of space inside.

It was 99 degrees on this day, so I picked up an iced Cold Warrior and my friend ordered the Get…read moreYour Green On. Both were refreshing and delicious. Service was great as always.

My sister and I came here to grab some delicious smoothies but decided on the açaí bowls!…read more The wait times were long but the service was good. For the actual bowl the açaí did not have any flavor which was so strange! Not the best place for fresh smoothies and juices.

The Green Mandala cured my hangover and cleared my skin. I came here with some friends the day…read moreafter a wedding and it was truly just what the doctor ordered! It's a little smoothie shop with lots of options from coffee, bowls, smoothies, and juices. All are made with fresh ingredients and prepared right in front of you. I went with the namesake, the green mandala! It's made with apple juice, mango, kale, spinach, and banana. It was the perfect consistency, I hate when smoothies are thin and watery! The flavor was fresh and sweet but didn't taste too healthy. Truly perfection. It's a grab and go spot - we walked to Central Park which was about 10 minutes from the Green Mandala.

Friendly service, solid amount of selections and a solid bang for your buck…read more I rather support here than the Joes Juice chain

Got two wraps and a salad. Chicken salad had ample protein and was fresh. Wraps were well seasoned,…read moreand were generously stuffed. The only critique was that wraps were kept in a warmer up front so the tortilla was a little soggy by the time I ate it. Other than that, this place had a clean, small interior. This is more of a grab and go place. Can't wait to come back to try the extensive juice menu!

amazing smoothie w very healthy and fresh ingredients made w love! the lady who made our…read moresmoothies/helps run the place was incredibly friendly :) the inside of the store is also very nice and clean. would definitely recommend!

Another Playa Bowls location this one on the Upper West Side offering their regular menu of healthy…read morebowls, juices, and smoothies. Right now they have a seasonal "Jacked 4 Pumpkin" menu with some special bowls and smoothies. They had a lot of seating in a fenced in area in front on the sidewalk. Some tables inside with their normal colorful beachy setting. Good service. It was a nice day so I took my Dolce smoothie to sit outside and people watch.

Absolutely terrible experience. I ordered what they call a "Coco Bowl," specifically the Coco…read moreBerry, which according to the description comes with raw coconut, coconut milk, and the other berry toppings. What I received had ZERO raw coconut, it was literally just frozen coconut milk with blueberries and strawberries. I also paid extra to add chia seeds, which they forgot to put in (that part 100% understandable). I went back and politely asked for my chia seeds and asked where the raw coconut was. The employee added the chia seeds and casually said, "Yeah, I forgot," with absolutely no apology or acknowledgment. When I asked about the missing raw coconut, I got a bunch of excuses that honestly didn't even make sense. If an ingredient is listed in the description, I expect to actually receive it, and if you make a mistake, at least own it and apologize. This was not worth the money at all (was in total $18) Definitely my first and LAST time coming to this Playa Bowls location. Do better.

This is your good ol standard Pressed Juicery. They have all the items you would expect like…read moresmoothies, juices and bowls. The spot has pretty limited seating but the worker I had help me was friendly and quick with their service. The space was also nice and clean. For juices and smoothies, it is quite easy to just go grab whichever one you were looking to get from the fridge and then just go up and pay at the counter.

Their açaí has somewhat of an acquired taste, but it was so good! Their bowls are packed with…read moreprotein, other supplements, & are complemented by bananas, strawberries, blueberries, agave syrup & this really yummy granola. The service was quick & the staff were very kind. The store itself is aesthetically pleasing & clean. I will definitely be returning here to try their juices & possibly their body cleanse set!

I come here at least 3 times a week. I keep coming back…read morebecause their prices are not bad (comparing this to many juices bars in the area). I love how clean this place is, all the ladies that work here are very kind and attentive. My juice always has the right balance of veggies for it to be delicious. I don't understand why is not a busier place, but that is fine with me because it's an in-and-out transaction and I can always walk in (even if I'm late for work) and the ladies deliver very fast! Highly recommend it!!

Consistency is key with smoothies, both in repeated quality and the actual physical nature of the…read moresmoothies themselves. Green Generation always hits the mark - fresh fruit, perfectly blended smoothies, good ratios of milk/water to other contents and good prices. Clean, never busy and quick service, couldn't ask for more.