Met the most wonderful owners of Uplift Nutrition, Deavonna and Antawan. Mrs Deavonna took her time…read moreshowing me the menu and all the extras that are available for my health and nutrition. I tried the 20oz, level 2, Raspberry Limeade. Helped me make it through the rest of my errands. They offer energizing teas, meal replacement shakes, protein iced coffees, and more. Looking fwd to my next visit. Update: Returned to Uplift with my daughter, and she too absolutely loved this business. We both had level 2 teas. Their kindness, conversation, and conviction for their business will keep us coming back.

Thank you so much, Antawan! You are such a kind and welcoming person. Thoroughly enjoyed my stop…read moreinto your store and the Fuzzy Peach tea was delicious! I will definitely be back the next time I'm in town.

Glad that I have close to my houses kids love it so do adults. Customer service it goodread more

Best nutrition drinks around. This is our favorite place, and we have tried just about all of them!read more

So I stopped by the new 7 Brew in Chelsea to see what all the hype was about. I was going to use…read morethe drive-thru, but the line was long, so I decided to walk up and place my order. I was instantly greeted with a smile and great energy. I ordered the Pink Mermaid Fizz with cream which was so yummy and refreshing. The fizz is sparkling infused water with flavor, and this one had watermelon, strawberry, and coconut. I got my drink in about 5 minutes. While I waited, I noticed the drive-thru line actually moved pretty quickly. They have a small outdoor seating area (seats about 8), and although there's no inside space, the ordering area is covered and well-organized. Overall, a great first experience at the Chelsea location. Fast service, friendly staff, and a delicious drink. I'll definitely be back to try their coffee, teas, lemonades, smoothies, and shakes!

Not my favorite tasting coffee. I have been to one other 7Brew coffee out of state for a regular…read morehot latte and had a good experience, so I was excited about this Chelsea location opening up so close to home! I went on a Friday afternoon, and it was busy (which is a good sign). They had a double drive thru line similar to chick fil a where workers greet you to order drinks before you get to the actual front window to order. While this was great and all, you didn't even get a chance to see the detailed menu. There is not an app and the general menu does not have all the seasonal flavors along with the list of sugar free and regular syrups they offer at this specific location. I was wanting a sugar free iced banana bread latte and asked the worker taking my order if I could get it sugar free. The response I got back was, "we can make most things sugar free-ish".... So I wasn't for sure if I was actually getting sugar free or less sugar or a regular. When I tasted it, it honestly didn't taste like banana. It tasted mostly like vanilla and a hint of banana. Was not impressed with the flavor. My boyfriend got a hot sugar free cinnamon roll latte and it was okay, but not great. It was very cinnamon but didn't taste a sweeter frosting mix. I think I would just call this cinnamon. I will say the workers were very upbeat, young and great work ethic. Everyone was smiling, asking us about our day, and that really goes a long way. This was the saving grace. I'm excited for this business in Chelsea and want it to thrive. I will go back and try something else in the future.

Came here for lunch and got a bowl to go. I had to wait a little bit because they had a big to go…read moreorder ahead of me including a few others in front of me. The bowl was fixed beautifully but I was a little under whelmed with the taste of the açaí base. It tasted like bananas and nothing else. I am not a fan of bananas and know it's added to thicken up the base but that's all I could taste and then there was no sweetness in the bowl minus the peanut butter. I got the 16 oz bowl and it ran about $14 because I added a fruit.

Visited City Bowls for lunch during the week and tried the Powerhouse Bowl because I wanted…read moresomething filling with protein. It came with açaí, almond milk, bananas, peanut butter, strawberries, whey protein, granola, blueberries, and Nutella. It was pretty good overall, but the combo of Nutella and peanut butter on top was a little too much for me. Though I'll admit, I'm pretty simple when it comes to bowls. The place itself was cute, clean, and the employees were friendly. I'd go back to try something a little more basic next time.

The grape fruit tea had a pleasant taste . Sweetness was…read moremild. The tea base balanced the fruit flavor. Jelly topping added texture. Staff were polite. The shop was tidy. I enjoyed the calm environment.

I came here with a friend on the weekend . We both ordered fruit teas and really enjoyed them. The…read morefruit flavor tasted natural and refreshing. It wasn't overly sweet, which was nice. The tea base was still noticeable. The drinks came out quickly. Staff were friendly and helpful. The shop was bright and clean. We found a comfortable spot to sit and chat. The atmosphere was relaxed. A great place to hang out casually.

I recently visited Kale Me Crazy in Homewood, and it's a great option if you're looking for…read morevegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free choices. The seating inside is a bit limited, so it can feel crowded during busy hours, but I noticed that they do a lot of to-go orders, which makes sense for a place like this. It seems perfect for grabbing something quick and healthy. I ordered the kale salad, and it was really good. It tasted fresh and light, which is exactly what I wanted. Sometimes it's hard to find something filling without meat, but this salad definitely satisfied me. My friend ordered the vegan wrap, and we were impressed that you can substitute the wrap for a gluten-free option. She said it tasted just like a regular wrap, which is great for people with dietary restrictions who don't want to sacrifice flavor! I had a great experience at Kale Me Crazy! It is a solid choice if you're looking for fresh, healthy options in the Homewood area. I would definitely go back!

Do NOT sleep on the kale salad. It's up there with the best I've ever had. I know, I know, you're…read moreprobably thinking you've seen enough tough and bitter kale salads in your life so you may not want to take a chance. But take that chance and thank me later. And add on olives. It might have been the peanut dressing, but it's certainly not over-dressed by any means (more like massaged in). It might have been the sweet, chewy dried cranberries (I refuse to say, "craisins.") I also had a mediocre vegan wrap which desperately needed seasoning. I had ordered it with olives and paid extra for the add-on, but they forgot to put them on. Honestly, if I had only ordered this, I wouldn't come back here again because this wrap was not only not good, it was fifteen dollars. It really needed something to give it flavor, even a little salt would have gone a long way. But, that salad. Just do it. Unless you have a peanut allergy.

It's my mission to check out at least one boba shop whenever I travel, here was my experience…read more AMBIANCE: Parking: It's in a plaza. We didn't have much issues as there was a lot of space. Seating: Both inside and outside seating. Great for groups and patio seating outside to keep you dry. Vibes: It's in a plaza, maybe 10 minutes away from Downtown Birmingham. The plaza consists of restaurants, a gym, and a grocery store. The spot itself is spacious, clean, and welcoming. A great place to hang out with friends or be friends. FOOD: Peppermint Boba (Recommend) A seasonal drink that was a pleasant delight. The peppermint wasn't too strong, it was well balanced with milk and the boba was chewy. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Great! The store opened and there was a rush of 3 customers. The kid in front took care of it well. TL; DR OVERALL: 5 Stars. Great! This is a solid enough representation of boba so it's glad to be shared here in the Dirty South! The prices are reasonable, food is delicious, and I appreciated the range/variety they provided. For those craving a boba fix, be sure to check this place out! Shoutouts to Ashley and Tam Duong for bringing this delight to Alabama and best wishes to new owner, Hugo Anguiano, and his team on this business. TIPS: * Check online for their seasonal specials! * Check out their article! https://bhamnow.com/2021/12/17/thirstea-cafe-to-open-at-the-pizitz/

Ordered a jasmine milk tea. It's basically jasmine-flavored iced water. For $8 (order + tip), this…read moreis basically a fancy water.