I was so happy to stumble upon Juice Keys! My mom and I both got the Blueberry Bliss Bowls and they were phenomenal. The consistency was perfect, not too liquid-y but not icee-ish either. I'm telling you, perfect blend! The ingredients were fresh and of great quality. The presentation was also beautiful! On top of that, the bowls were a great size! My mom couldn't finish hers and I forced myself to because it was that good! The juice shots were tasty and strong, and I loved the sustainability aspect of them being served in little glass jars. They focus on organic and gluten free ingredients, and the staff offered to use a special rinse on everything because I have a cashew allergy. The service really was great! Staff were welcoming, friendly and helpful with their suggestions all around! I looked up reviews prior to visiting and noticed complaints about sweetness. I think it's important to note they're not using artificial sweeteners or sugars. The bowls are sweet, but naturally sweetened. It doesn't feel overdone which I enjoy! I also think the price point was great. I live on the West Coast and typically spend $11-$15 dollars on a much smaller sized bowl! Definitely recommend this spot and was very happy with our experience! read more

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We spent the night at a nearby hotel and wanted something on the healthier side for breakfast. I almost didn't even look at this place, because I figured it was all juice and smoothies, but soon discovered they had great-sounding sandwiches as well. It's a cute little place, with a minimal amount of seating downstairs, but there is more upstairs. I got the turkey ham sandwich with "special sauce". Husband got the roast beef one with chipotle mayo. They were both delicious, although we couldn't tell a difference in the dipping mayos. Love that they are avocado oil based ones, and meats are nitrate-free. Bread is gluten-free. Husband got a cold coffee shake that he really liked as well. It's not inexpensive, but worth it for the quality ingredients. Service did take awhile, but the Gal was super friendly. If you're in a hurry, I would recommend ordering in advance. read more

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Delicious healthy breakfast spot, right in downtown Durham! Menu includes simple grilled sandwiches (cheese, turkey, ham, roast beef, avocado toast), smoothies, power bowls, cold-pressed juices, hot drinks (espresso, coffee, latte), and snacks (protein and energy balls, protein cookies, etc). My favorite is the avocado toast (although a small portion)- comes with (always ripe) avocado slices, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes! The slice of bread it is on is gluten-free as well. Always feels like a light and airy breakfast snack! The ambiance inside this store is super cute- with wood, and lights, seating on the first and second floor (loft-style). I love stopping by after a run with my fur baby because it's also all dog-friendly! Love this spot. Appeared you can also order ahead to save time (for pick-up or dine-in). read more

I stopped in for a quick breakfast this week and was curious about their menu items. The staff member I met was friendly and helpful, waslki g me through the menu options. I decided on the coffee fix bowl, which was delicious. The space has good vibes and an upstairs sitting area. My only critiques were that there were no decaf coffee options, and the menu items were a bit pricier than other similar shops. read more

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Juicekeys has multiple locations in the area. This location is located downtown Durham so parking may be difficult depending on when you visit. There are some tables inside if you choose to dine in. The clerk was pleasant and brought my order out quickly. I got a strawberry smoothie and it tasted good. read more

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Stopped in with a local discount since I wanted something fresh but not overly filling before a nearby volunteer gig. Just placed an order for a smoothie and I guess they make it behind the scenes instead of right in front of you. Smoothie was fine but without the discount would have been more expensive than I'm used to. Good option for this area of downtown, though. read more

There smoothies are bomb! So good but high price... to me. About $12 per smoothie. BUT, they say it's local sourced and organic maybe.... They have a loyalty program and I have to say it sucks. Not because I used it and I know but because u have to download an app and upload your receipts every time u order and I feel this is a bad system for customer appreciation and loyalty. I always forget to upload my receipts and it's like I have to work to get my reward. I kind of feel like they know I'll forget and I'll never get a free or discounted anything . And at these prices... this is a luxury and u don't work this hard for luxury! read more

Tl;Dr: tasty but on the pricey side smoothies and sandwiches, served in a lovely setting by attentive staff Juicekeys is a little downtown smoothie shop that's bigger than it looks from the outside. You order at the counter right by the front door, and there's ample seating inside and upstairs. Aesthetic is dark wood, local murals, and hipster lights. This would be a nice place to get some work done as a coffeeshop alternative. We ordered the chocolate fix bowl, a turkey and ham dipper, and one of their oopskey mystery smoothies. I got one item for free as part of a Yelp Elite event, and they were kind enough to point out which item was the most expensive to make free. The chocolate fix bowl and Oopskey smoothies were super thick and lucious. Spoons, not straws, for these! The chocolate bowl was chocolatey without being too much, and the granola, coconut, and chocolate chips added a nice crunch and additional sweetness. The Oopskey was a fun mix of random smoothies. My guess is that they save whatever is leftover in the blender from making ordered smoothies and sell it for half price. Mine had some tasty nut butter smoothie (light brown) and a sweet and fruity pink smoothie that I assume was strawberry, but the bulk was purple and I assume blueberry. I honestly didn't love it at first taste - it had some aftertaste that is maybe the protein powder? - but it grew on me enough to finish it (though I probably wouldn't order it again). Overall, a fun adventure and a great deal at $6. I would get this again and try some different colors. Finally, the dipper was a turkey and ham sandwich on gluten free bread and pressed like a panino. It came generously stuffed, and the bread didn't taste like it was gluten free. The only downside is that the food is fairly pricey, but the smoothies were well made, delicious, and filling. I'd come here if I wanted a healthier feeling lunch and/or if I needed gluten free options. Or for the $6 oopskey deal. read more

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Have been meaning to come here for some time since I've moved to NC and was not disappointed. Food: I ordered a smoothie bowl because I've been craving açaí bowls. I chose the strawberry bowl as is. It was delicious and great flavor and texture. Not too sweet. I had to drive home 10 minutes before having any so I popped in the freezer for 5 minutes and texture was still great. Service: Clarence the manager I believe was extremely friendly and helpful. Great small talk about the area and the offerings while I waited. I came on a Thursday before 12pm so there was no1 there. I didn't wait long for the item. Checkout process and ordering is very simple. Ambiance: parking is VERY difficult. Even at the time I went I had to circle around to get a spot close by. All parking is metered. Still, the location is very welcoming. With two levels and nice wood seating and lighting. Nice if you want to come in and work quietly. Price: I will say this is very pricey for a smoothie. If it were an açaí bowl I MIGHT justify it. Ingredient are very fresh and bowl size is moderate (enough to save half)... But still.. I would love to try other flavors but at the price not sure I can justify making this a regular spot. read more

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Food was very good. Toasted gluten free sandwiches. Loved their special sauce and chipotle sauce. Got turkey, roast beef, and turkey and ham sandwiches. Would go back again! It took awhile for them to make the order, even though I ordered ahead online (not much earlier than I walked in though) so 1 less star just for the time it took to get them. read more

The smoothie bowl at juice keys was amazing!! It was thick and didn't melt quickly. I love how they put a second layer of granola in the middle so you don't run out of toppings. It was delicious! The service was good - they do have an app that lets you do curbside pickup which I imagine would be really helpful for the location downtown read more

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If you are looking for a healthy refreshing snack in these hotter months then this is your place. I stopped in and got their berry smoothie and you could tell it was fresh. It is not overly sweetened with syrups so you can actually taste the fruit. I also grabbed some of their chicken salad for a snack later and it was a delicious. There was plenty of seating upstairs and downstairs if you were there to get a little bit of work done. The staff was also very friendly! read more

Juicekeys - Smoothie - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Great smoothies as always-- I have one suggestion-- your smoothies are very thick which is fine but the straws are way way too thin-- trying to get the smoothie into your mouth is like sucking a golf ball through a garden hose so yea.. just get thicker straws!! read more

Green delight power smoothie really delicious! The dippers with roast beef (which us old folks still call a sandwich) was roast beef & I don't like peppers & the congenial young lady at the counter obliged by switching some items out. Upstairs that would be private & quiet. Unusual in a shop of this type & I like it. They have juices for cleansing that you can get discounts on if you're interested. Great location across the street from one of my favorite hotels downtown. Park on street around the corner & there's handicapped there too. Sometimes hard to find in Durham unfortunately. Very clean & cute little spot, I'll check out again!! read more

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I ordered the strawberry cheesecake power bowl and this was one of the best bowls I've ever had. I was glad I was able to customize it because there are a lot of ingredients in a few of them that I wanted taken out. I also purchased two cold pressed juices that were delicious as well. There's a medium sized seating area in there as well as upstairs seating. I noticed that they also offer juice cleanse packages that I'd be willing to try. Parking in the area wasn't too great but it's located in the heart of downtown Durham, so you may drive around a bit. They also serve juice shots, smoothies, and a few other snack options. Juicekeys is a great option for quick healthy food items. Ingredients in my bowl: Almond milk, Strawberry, Apple, Almond Butter, Cashew butter, Coconut water, Date, Vanilla Protein, Stevia. Topped with: Strawberry + Coconut Chips + Maple Cream Juices I ordered: Lemon, ginger, Apple: tart but the apple sweetens it Cucumber, Apple, Kale, Lemon, Ginger read more

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Cute place & open on Friday after Thanksgiving- one of very few breakfast places open nearby. Avocado Toast was delicious- though very small. Ended up ordering a smoothie as well which was also delicious. Service was quick and friendly. read more

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Lovely smoothie place. Great decor, delicious options, kind staff. It's right downtown, so I often have to park on the street or in a lot a few blocks away, but if you're strolling around and need a smoothie or smoothie bowl, this is a great spot. read more

Never heard of this place until my brother in law came to visit. It's located downtown so parking might be tricky. The inside is beautiful and welcoming. The menu is easy to understand but if you have any questions ask. I ordered the tropical smoothie and enjoyed it. I also purchased some coconut water and spent a total of $21. I'll be back soon read more

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Totally forgot that Oak House was closed on Sundays and I was needing some coffee, so I stopped in fully planning to just grab a cold brew from their super convenient cooler up front. However, at the recommendation of one of the employees, I tried their Bulletproof coffee. Espresso, coconut cream, a touch of maple syrup--YUM! It's a ton of flavor packed in a small cup, so don't let the size fool you. While I waited, there was a nice bench for me to sit on, but I'm sure that you could have also sat at any of the cute tables inside. read more

Really amazing smoothie selection + lots of great refrigerated options! Tried the Coffee Fix and a chocolate chia pudding and both were outstanding. There's also ample seating inside, including a cool loft area upstairs. read more

Absurd prices. $12 for a small smoothie. Can't customize the smoothie. Then found shards of hard plastic in mine as I was drinking it. We are talking clear, flat, sharp pieces of what is very clearly plastic and absolutely not a date pit or anything else edible/from food. read more

KEYS to great health is the mission for Juice Keys which they execute so well! Today I stopped by to grab their delicious Green Delight smoothie bowl Located close to #duke and #nccu it's a great place to work or break! There a huge upstairs loft and plenty of downstairs seating as well. read more

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Bowl was tasty. Took a while to come out but the staff was kind. They didn't know anything about the protein that was in the bowl--I asked how much protein was in it (like grams) and no one knew. But there's an upstairs and downstairs so a great area to work if you'd like to s read more

Juicekeys - Green Delight Bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I am... at a lost how this place has 4.5 stars. Seeing the high reviews, we decided to give this place a try. I'll start with the positives: it was creamy, beautifully created... and that's it. It has such a weird sweetness to it, the sweetness aftertaste is ... unpleasant, the actual fruit smoothie part has a weird consistency, and got very melt-y very very fast. I ate about 1/4 of the smoothie and had to throw the rest. And at $12 a bowl, it's not worth it. Then to make matters worse, they gave us a sample of a new flavor... I think it was black licorice or minty licorice, it was terrible. If you want a yummy fruit bowl for around the same price, you're better off getting it from Happy + Hale. Taste: 2/5 Presentation: 4.5/5 Recommend to a friend?: NOOOO Consistent: 1st time Cost: $$ Parking: be patient and find street parking read more

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Highly recommend coming here! While very pricy, the smoothies and smoothie bowls are worth it :). They're super thick, filling, and delicious!! read more

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This place is a absolute gem and I wish the had one in Ohio. My husband and I stayed downtown Durham and wanted a healthy breakfast. Wow...this place did not disappoint. The staff was friendly the food extremely fresh, no artificial sugar, flavors! Everything was REAL! They use either honey or maple syrup to give the fruit bowl or coffee a sweet taste. Everything is nondairy! Simple amazing! read more

Juicekeys - healthy and delicious - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Cute little juice / acai bowl shop. Service is friendly and fast, important when stepping in for a quick bite to take to the office. Lots of fresh juices to choose from, as well as creative smoothies, acai bowls and hot beverages (eg: golden tumeric) and there are some heartier options like breakfast bars, nut (cashew or pistachio) balls. Definitely coming back daily when I'm working out of NC again! read more

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Ok when I first walked in I was shocked by the prices. I was expecting to pay $6-10 for any one item, but the smoothie bowls averaged $13. The cashier took the time to walk me through their whole menu so I decided to just try it despite my initial shock. He recommended the blue-green zini smoothie. It came out two minutes later freshly made. It is THICCC. Like a milkshake. But it has a nuttiness to it because of the nut butters. I honestly shouldn't have forced myself to finish the whole 12 oz because I was full a third of the way in, but I did it because I wasn't sure if it would taste as good the next morning. This was a unique smoothie with quality ingredients that I probably wouldn't have been able to make lounging around at home. If you wanna splurge and are staying in the area, this is the place to get a smoothie/juice/bowl because the quality and service are definitely there. I spent $11 on a smoothie here. read more

Juicekeys - Blue green zini smoothie - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Moving from Hawaii, I was pretty pumped to find a new juice bowl spot in Durham. The drinks we got were both seriously good. Huge fan of both. "K's Way" was the fav! The bowl good, not incredible. Maybe Hawaii is an unfair comparison. The strawberry bowl was fresh and tasty just not super exciting I guess? There wasn't a ton of variety in the bowl. Biggest complaint is that the price felt a little excessive. I thought NC was supposed to be affordable? read more

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Solid stuff but so expensive. Shockingly expensive for smoothies and power bowls. Enjoyed what we ordered but we won't be back read more

I got the star berry shortcake bowl and avocado toast. Everything was delicious! The bowl was big but so yummy. If I lived in the area, I'd definitely be back again. If you're staying downtown, this makes a perfect breakfast or lunch option! read more

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The Cherry Love was one of the best smoothies I have EVER had. It was thick, creamy, almost like soft serve and not too sweet. Will definitely be back!!! read more

We needed breakfast. Stopped in here. Got the blueberry bowl and a pina colada smoothie. Both delicious. The bowl was similar to ice cream with chunks of nut and berries throughout. Delicious. If you like açaí bowls - this was better!!! read more

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Juicekey is a good "go to" when looking for juice or smoothies. This location in downtown Durham is walkable from any of the nearby hotels and social life. However, parking can be a challenge. There's only street and garage parking. It don't know how feasible it will be to drive to this area just to get a beverage or snack here. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. The space is beautiful. There's plenty of seating especially in the loft space. The wood walls are stunning. The vibes here are positive but the location is more of a commuter spot for those who work or live in the immediate area. read more

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So one of my coworkers has been coming into work with amazing looking bowls for the last couple of weeks and I have been dying to give them a try, well today was the day! The atmosphere and decor are amazing, the customer service was pretty good too, but the actual bowl itself was a bit disappointing. I got the strawberry shortcake bowl. Now don't get me wrong, it looked awesome but the flavor/taste didn't win me over with excitement. The price in my opinion is way more than it should have been-my bowl was $12!!! I would consider returning and giving a smoothie a try, hoping they are more reasonably priced. read more

Juicekeys is my favorite smoothie bowl spot in Durham. I like how fresh the fruit is, the potions are large and when I order online my order is always ready and perfect when I arrive. The smoothie itself is so creamy and well blended and not icy ever. I take my boyfriend here every time we run together and it hits the spot, I like the eat outside downtown. Definitely expensive though which is why I am giving 4 stars. We get the blueberry bowl read more

I am so impressed by Juicekeys! Let's get the main barrier out of the way first: it's pricey. I got the seasonal smoothie bowl (carrot cake) and it was $14. However, it was SO FILLING. I probably ate a quarter of the bowl before saving the rest for later. My bowl had fruits, veggies, granola, all the usual suspects, but it tasted like a delicious dessert! I took mine to go so I can't speak for the service but the place is adorable and I would definitely eat inside next time for the cute vibes! So happy to have Juicekeys right downtown. read more

Juicekeys - Carrot cake smoothie bowl ($13.95) - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Love this place. So yummy and healthy. Staff is nice and efficient. App ordering makes it easy. I've tried everything. It's all very fresh and tasty. read more

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A bit too expensive :( but decent milkshakes. I liked the strawberry cheesecake smoothie, which tasted like a strawberry smoothie with a hint of cinnamon. However, I had to pay $10 for their regularly sized smoothie. Unfortunately, I probably won't come back just because $10 is quite a lot in my opinion for a drink. Service was good. If money was not an object, I would come again! read more

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In every city I go to I always try the highest rated smoothie bowl place, and Juicekeys in Durham is the best I have ever had! The texture of their smoothies is unique; it is thick and full of flavor. Their smoothie bowls will leave you filled up and ready to take on any homework or workout. They are not too sweet and combine a variety of smooth and crunchy textures. The location is also super cute! It's a perfect study spot for students, and I fully plan on returning during my time at Duke :) The ambiance is quiet and restorative, perfectly energizing without too much loud hustle and bustle. They also have curbside pickup available if you are on the go! I can't wait to return and try more of the menu :) read more