If you've ever juiced your own green juice with kale, spinach and any variety of fruits, you would find that 16 oz of kale requires a LOT of kale to produce. After trying on my own, I would happily pay the $8 or $9 for one from JG. All of the JG locations tend to be small, but this one is especially tiny. What I love about it is its proximity to MPHC Climbing gym for a much-needed post climb protein boost, and the fact that the staff has always been super friendly. I really love their Kale Kolada (sometimes served in a coconut shell!) and Joyful Almond. I like getting the Joyful Almond without agave. Any shake with bananas or other fruit in it is always sweet enough for me without agave needed. While I love the taste of the Coco Acai shake, I really cannot justify 50g of sugar! I stay away from the Acai bowls for the same reason, although if you're looking to try one, Aloha Acai and Amazing Green bowls are slightly lower in sugar than the others. I love this place still, it's high-quality and super convenient to come fuel up on a relatively healthy snack or a meal replacement if you go for a smoothie - just pay attention to the sugar as they vary enormously. --- Fun, less-than-healthy game: take a shot for each time I use the word "agave" or "sugar" in this review. read more

This place gets 1 star based on the fact that I was charged over $5 for a measly cup of soup... $5?!?!?! There was a sign outside advertising fresh, organic, homemade soups so I decided to check it out. Of course there were no prices listed on the menu board inside, so I just ordered a small. When the clerk said "$5.35" I thought I had heard him wrong, so asked him to repeat. Nope, sure was $5.35. What a gip! Even an amazing soup nazi-esque soup shouldn't cost $5 for less than 8 ounces... and it wasn't even that great. Oh, and you also get a mini slice of lackluster brown bread. Maybe after I simmer down I'll go in and try a smoothie... but I doubt it. read more

This place is worth trying out even if you make your own smoothies at home. I make smoothies at home, but I was surprised at how silky a smoothie can taste when I tried one here! The nice texture has definitely help me finish the smoothie that contains ingredients that I am not used to eating. I guess it depends on what kind of blender you use, but it's nice that this place offers new options that would be hard to try at home. For instance, I wouldn't have figured out that hemp milk is pretty good if I haven't tried it here. read more

GREAT place. Fresh juices (both fruit and veggie juice cocktails), smoothies (including whey protein smoothies), sandwiches, soups, bakery items, all wheat-free, sugar-free and dairy-free (though you may have some of the hot drinks with cow's milk if you choose). A fantastic spot for those of us who want to grab a light lunch a snack or a little indulgence but stick to our healthy eating or our diet. It's especially great if you have food intolerances. Only thing I didn't like (and why the lose a star): no seating )at the 9th Ave. location, at least). Other than that, LOVE it! read more

On my way back to the Port Authority, I was looking for something refreshing to drink. Juice Generation was a spot I had bookmarked for some time so I stopped by and enjoyed their "I Heart Watermelon" drink. The drink was very refreshing and cooling with some nice fresh flavors from all those fruits (listed as having watermelon, strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries). In hindsight this drink does have a fair amount of sugar at 31 grams (which at least are natural fruit sugars), but is only 180 calories. Note there is no seating inside, with the only pseudo sitting area being a small bench like area right by the entrance. read more

Would put this establishment leagues above Jamba and Energy Kitchen. Deffinetly strikes me as being a healthier smoothie spot (Jamba smoothies have an insane amount of sugar), even though they strangely do not post nutrition facts on their web site or in their stores (unless I'm missing something). Some of the smoothies feature quite distinction ingredients, which you would not be able to find anywhere else (Ginger Zen, and Acai-based ones). Several of the Juices and Hot Blends I've tried have also been delicious and made impeccably fresh. Juice Gen only takes cash -- kinda annoying! But the employees have been consistantly super-friendly. read more

I've just recently decided to try and eat more healthy, especially for breakfast. My usual weekday habit was a breakfast of some type of pastry and either a (decaf) mocha, cappuccino, or chai latte. So I've now made the switch to either greek yogurt with granola and berries, or else oatmeal with nuts and berries, for breakfast. I decided to add to that some type of a daily fruit/smoothie drink. Someone at my office told me about JG,so I decided to try it out. The first thing that struck me about this place was how clean it looks. (I like that!) It also smells great when you walk inside...you know you are about to partake in some healthy food! So far I've tried two different drinks (Hail to Kale and the Antioxidant All Star). Both were very good. I guess if I had one issue it would b the price. I'm not sure if what they charge is the norm for fresh juices etc., but it does strike me as a bit pricey.... I also wish they'd consider offering a smaller-sized smoothie; I often have force myself to finish it as a 24 oz. smoothie is not something that goes down easy for me....that's a lot of smoothie! read more

I always find myself here when I'm sick. The warm juices/teas are so comforting. Ginger Fix and Cold Blast Warrior are always my favorite. A shot of The Defender always gets me back up and kicking again. read more

Juice Generation - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - New York, New York

Get your green on! Love this place and the employees are very nice and helpful! Such a healthy alternative instead of other juice places in the neighborhood. read more

Love their professionals, hell to kale and daily detox veggie/fruit juice. Great to start a fresh day!

As has already been said, the best smoothies in New York and certainly the best smoothies I've ever had. This tiny place smells like the inside of a lemony cucumber or something (aka delicious!). The guys that work there are all adorable and friendly. I've been going here every day for lunch since I discovered it this summer and by now they always know what I want before I order it! Which I love, duh. The service is fast and everything is ridiculously fresh...you can watch them juice the apples if you want. Fresh squeezed juices and smoothies are $4.95-$6.95 and actually filling enough for lunch. And they always give you the extra in a paper cup - which is great because I hate when I see them dump the extra at Jamba Juice (also they are slow at Jamba Juice. ugh, I'm so over it.) I'm sure the sandwhiches, salads, soups, etc. are also as delicious, fresh, and healthy as they look, but I'm just addicted to the smoothies! My favorites are Ginger Zen (banana, mango, OJ, soy, and fresh ginger - it's got a strong flavor and bit of a kick), Mango Madness (I love that I can taste the flakes of coconut), and the Urban Detox juice (also with ginger, cucumber, apple, lemon, etc.). But literally everything is amazing. I also like the Peanut Butter smoothie, but its usually too filling for me. I'll be so sad when I'm not working within 50 yards of this place! read more

I find the juices kind of overpriced. Me and my boyfriend paid 15 dollars for 2 juices. Anyway we ordered Coco Acai and Multi-V Squeeze. Multi-V was definitely the winner! You can feel the vitamin C in it, it's delicious! The Coco Acai sort of has no taste, it tastes sweet and smells like coconut. Forgot to mention they ask you what type of milk you want with the Coco Acai and what kind of protein you want with the Multi-V Squeeze. That's a big plus since I like my juice with soy milk. I would love to try the "green" juices next time! They have less calories and I'm sure are yummy!! read more

Confession: I love juice generation! Sure it's uber expensive for a smoothie ($7-$10) but nothing makes me feel better and more lively after traveling than one of their green concoctions. Last time I had the "Green Guardian" at the midtown east location; this time I had the "professional". This store is super small with no real seating but its clean as ever and staff is friendly. I've yet to try the acai bowls (1 day!). They also have whole coconuts for coconut water in their cases. read more

Smoothies and nutritional boosts are nothing new. With all the different places in NYC to get your fix of fruit and vegetable juices, it's hard for a smoothie place to standout. But Juice Generation does. Juice generation offers a bunch of juice combinations that you're unlikely to find elsewhere. They have smoothies based on acais, mangosteens, pomegranates, and other fruits less used by other smoothie stores. My favorite is the Coco Acai which comes with organic acai, bananas, and organic coconut soy milk. It's very unique and very yum. All sorts of people stop in here. There's the dainty girl on some incredibly specific diet, ordering her acai bowl like it's the only thing she swears by. There's the casual couple, trying to decide if they should share one or each get their own. There's the macho guy, in the middle of his 10 mile run, stopping in to check his pulse and to get his juice with a very specific number of protein boosts added. You should stop in too! read more

Popped in today and tried their "pure energy" juice cause I'm getting over a cold and the thought of coffee while congested just didn't do it for me. The space is small and clean and the guys behind the counter prepare the drinks very quickly. As far as the drinks go, they have three menus: smoothies (including a mangosteen smoothie. mangosteens gooooooood!), cold juices and hot juices. The hot juices are marketed to combat colds. All the drinks are clearly made with fresh fruits and veggies and you can also pick up various veggie protein bars and chips--flavored kale chips looked pretty good! My drink was a mix of spinach, celery, carrots, beets, a shot of wheatgrass and a couple of other items. I'm not sure it provided the same energy a cup of coffee does, but I also didn't pass out at my desk today either. My large drink at $7.75 or so IS expensive, but it is midtown and they do use all fresh ingredients. I'm not sure I'd go in every day for a drink, but I'd definitely return once a week or so. One thing is for sure--I'll definitely be back to try the mangosteen smoothie! read more

I am probably the pickiest smoothie bowl aficionado that I know. I am a snob when it comes to texture, taste, and quality of ingredients. For those of you as picky as me, this may not be the store for me. Maybe it's just because it was outrageously hot that day, but I found the smoothie bowl rather fluid (especially when I prefer thick, nice-cream-esque texture). It tasted really good, though, so I will have to give it another shot when sweat isn't dripping down my back from the NYC heat. One thing to note: there is very little / no seating inside the store, so be prepared to stand or sit outside! However, that's to be expected for a place of this nature in New York City. read more

I got the aloha bowl and I can't say I was that impressed with it. I much prefer pressed juicery because the açaí is just much more flavorful. Bowl did not hold up too well aesthetically as it was in transit between the store and Penn station. Looked very interesting. read more

I absolutely loved my smoothie--! I ordered a coconut açaí smoothie with banana and their own organic coconut soy milk. It was a BIT on the heavier side at 400 or more calories but I ate salad for lunch! I definitely will stop by here as a meal replacement for next time since it's very filling and can definitely replace lunch with this very tasty and healthy alternative! I also will try the juices rather than the smoothies. One issue is that my smoothie was almost $7..(a reason I put it at 4 and not 5 stars, I mean offer a small size and let me get a smoothie for $5) I mean I can buy a smoothie machine in some countries for that cost! Butttt, I have had smoothies all over the country including the health-conscious capital (California) and this was definitely deliciousss and one of the best I've had. read more

Saw this pass my work place today and got it after work. Ordered the Aloha Acai Bowl, which has strawberry, oatmeal, pineapple, and bee pollen. I substituted pineapple with blueberry. The acai texture itself not as thick as I would like; but does taste pretty natural in comparison to Ubatuba Acai which I had in LA Ktown. That one seems more sugarly but is thicker(may have more ice blanded in). The only thing I don't like is that it is pretty expensive, close to $12 for one bowl and it isn't that big. It is perfectly big enough for a substitute meal though. I would want to come back again b/c I always love more acai bowls, but the price range def is something I would consider. read more

I have come to Juice Generation twice for lunch. I work in Times Square, so the walk over is not too bad, and luckily does not require me to fight through crowds of people to get there. I am a huge fan of green juices/smoothies (not a fan of really sweet/fruity drinks) and I was really happy with my choice at juice generation each time. There are three green smoothie choices - kale kolada, mr. greengenes, and the green guardian. I have tried the green guardian and mr. greengenes, both with almond milk and no sweetner (you can choose between agave or dates). I really liked them both, but the green guardian was definitely my favorite. However, if you are not into green drinks, I would recommend at least getting a sweetener, or a non-green juice/smoothie (my friends at work really like The Protein Buzz and . Its nice knowing that everything there is really healthy and good for you, especially when it tastes good as well. read more

The Peanut Butter Split at Juice Generation has changed my life for the better and the worse. I am totally addicted because it tastes (almost as good) as a milk shake, but is made with high quality ingredients that aren't too bad for you. It is really good. The bummer is it costs me $7.50 a pop. Also love the smell inside the store. Just being inside lifts you up. read more

I love this store. Although it's smaller than the others I've been to, the drinks are still fantastic and the staff there are great! My personal fav is the joyful almond.... I can't get enough of that! read more

Juice Generation - joyful almond.. mmmm - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - New York, New York

Lemon watermelon juice was fantastic and hella refreshing. She also let me split a large into three cups. Nice.

Love love love! One of my co-workers, who lives in my neighborhood, turned me on to this place. She lured me in with their Asian Chicken Salad. I also inquired as to the quality and taste of their juices . . . and with the big juice trend going on, I finally satiated my curiosity and tried both JG's "Daily Detox" and "Supa Dupa Greens." I love them both! The Daily Detox is definitely more citrus tasting than the Greens. The Greens even has a slight spicy/tangy after taste. But, if you're into getting nutrients straight into your system and don't mind some funky flavors, then definitely check out Juice Generation. There are locations throughout the city, and this just happens to be the one in my neighborhood. All the employees are very nice and accommodating. I even managed to have a great conversation with one of them one evening. So friendly, they are! Unfortunately, I can easily spend $10+ on a 12 oz. juice drink and a pear granola muffin. WAY too much on such tiny concoctions. I can't afford to treat myself to this every day, but I do it when I can. This is the only downside to JG. Regardless, I walk into JG with the intention of being healthy and I walk out knowing I accomplished that. I can't ask for more. Well . . . except for it to be cheaper. But health IS priceless, right? Hmm . . . decide for yourself. read more

I went to this store today and ordered an Almond Butter Acai Bowl. I told them I have a moderate peanut allergy but so long as there were no peanuts in my fish I would be fine. I waited about 20 minutes for my bowl and I took one bite and noticed they had given me the peanut butter bowl instead. Turns out they had switched two orders and given me the wrong one, but in doing so, caused moderate swelling of my tongue and hives on half my body. I had planned to be out all day enjoying the sun, but instead I'm headed home to take a Benadryl and recover from this mess up. The guy at the counter was nice and offered to remake my bowl himself but the person who was originally putting together the bowls was slow and careless. I was offered no compensation besides remaking the bowl that they made incorrectly in the first place. Unacceptable. read more

This place is great. If you're in a rush, they have stuff in the case to pick up and go. Everything from juices to salads. Although I haven't had any of their pre-made stuff, there were several people who grabbed stuff while I was waiting for my juice. These juices are good. Really good. Sweet, refreshing and healthy. However, they are on the pricy side. Surly a good treat once in a while. read more

Tried their I (hear) Watermelon and got a vegan cookie after our bike ride and walk around Central Park. Nice and fresh on a hot day and located close to Central Park! read more

This Juice Generation Branch is cool! The staff are friendly and I have fallen in love with "Get Ur Green On" cold pressed juice. The juices are organic, yes, organic which not many places can proudly say. It's not good enough to say organic whenever possible. And the juices are not HPP either. The cold pressed juices are a little pricey even for a lemonade like drink, upwards of $8.00. The green was $10. There is a nice selection of raw foods now too, so more selection for raw foodists, yay. read more

I love this place. The people are nice and their smoothies are great. They do juice and smoothies which is awesome. Also I really love the Ginger Fix which is a hot drink. Peanut butter split all the way. Add kale and dates. Also their coco acai bowl is filling and delicious. Honestly mostly everything here is amazing. read more

What a lovely place! Looking for fresh juice, I found this place. Really nice people working there, great selection of fresh juices that taste delicious. read more

I am so much more proud to be part of Juice Generation than my actual generation. You see, unlike my generation, Juice has good taste. Also unlike my generation, Juice has good manners and class. Continuing the theme: Juice is unique, creative, quality, is healthy and has a future. Cannot really say the same about many of the Boom's offspring (and beyond). While price is one negative to JG, it is also comparable with other smoothie operators*. Go, kids...learn from your betters. *...and if you cannot name that reference, you are proving my point for me. read more

This place has a few yummy veggie options in addition to their refreshing smoothies. I recently went for a salad that included hummus, tofu salad and some other faux meat option. While I loved the salad, I was not a huge fan of the fake meat options. I ended up asking my co-workers to taste the dishes just to be sure the meat was not real! Also, it seems that many of the sandwiches had chicken or tuna. I look forward to visiting again, but I think that a better assortment of pure veggie sandwiches, without the fake meat/tofu substitutes would be great! read more

I've had freshly-made smoothies before (which they do make here), but never freshly-made juice. I tried the Mr. Greengenes juice: probably the most delicious (and only) blue-green juice I've ever had! read more

Juice Generation - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - New York, New York

Great smoothies. They have interesting flavors and are really into serving organic and sustainable products. Service was quick and friendly. They have a large organic soup menu too which looks good, but I haven't tried any yet. Both soups and smoothies are expensive, but not too much more than the competition. They also have limited size options (only one 24 oz size for just about all smoothies which is bigger than I would ideally like to order). read more

It's good for what it is but a protein shake with $1 extra for extra protein bringing MH the total protein to 18 grams.,. Wrong. read more

Delicious juices but no chit chat. Juice Generation is literally about the juice and that's it. What I mean by that is apparent by our dialogue: "Hi, welcome to Juice Generation, what can I get ya?" "Hmmm, I don't know, not sure what to try." (silence) (2 minutes later) "Okay, I'll get try the Mr. Greengenes with almond milk" "That'll be $X.XX" (2 minutes later) "Mr. Greengenes!" Every other juice bar I've been to has at least asked what I was in the mood for, what I nutrients I preferred, what other juices I've tried before, etc. Juice Generation is all about business and churning juices out, which I didn't like too much. The juice itself was aight. This was one of the few juices where I could actually taste the kale. I don't like that too much but if you're more of a "grassy" flavor person, you should try the Mr. Greengenes. To be honest, I probably won't be back, especially with a juice bar on every corner nowadays. However, if your favorite is Juice Generation, which is true for many, I won't hate. read more

I should probably eat more veggies and fruits but I don't, so...I go to Juice Generation to get my fill because slurping on the juices is easier than chewing on the fruits themselves. I have not tried everything on their menu but so far my favorites are the Daily Detox and Energy Kick (with agave added). The staff are usually friendly and helpful. They are a bit pricy, though. It costs me a day's lunch just to get a regular sized smoothie from here. It's a nice treat once in a while. My body probably needs it. read more

Well, I wouldn't say that they have the "best" smoothies in NY...but they're not half bad. Er. Juice Generation has always struck me as more of a healthy eater type of joint. And healthy food makes me nervous. 'Nuff said. read more

Although I do come here frequently and think the drinks are great, what I can't get over is the poor service. During the lunch rush, when the line is 10-15 people deep, everything seems to flow at a snail's pace. I'm unsure what always causes the delays, but this is definitely not the place to stop by if you need to "grab and go" quickly. Poor service notwithstanding, the Protein Buzz smoothie with blueberries, soy protein & almond milk is the best. Straight up, the best. If you have the time to wait in line, I highly recommend this. read more

There was a time, half a year ago, that my life was a kaleidoscope of smoothies from Juice Generation. Go with any of the standbys, and you'll probably be very satisfied. I enjoyed how they'd roll out special new smoothies every now and again. Mangosteen, that was tasty and exotic. The folks at this location always struck me as super friendly and nice, too. I like how they hand you the straw. read more