Las Ranas Refresqueria

Healthy dining

Vegetarian friendly

Wow! Just, wow…read more First, the online ordering experience was easy. The actual spot is small, but I came for a pickup order, nonetheless the restaurant was clean and tidy. The cashier/server immediately handed me my order. I got home and shared the bowls with my family. I have been on a hunt for a truly great acai bowl in Houston. I am REALLY annoyed because I used to live down the street from Earthcraft. I think I mistakenly got the avocado toast that time, and decided not to go back...until this order a few days ago. Clearly I previously made the wrong order or their recipes have significantly elevated. These were AMAZING. I will be coming back. Check the pics. 5/5 I have nothing else to say.

Solid smoothie. I got the Lone Star in small and it was $6.77. I'd say the small size is probably…read morearound 12 oz (kind of reminded me of a Starbucks tall). Smallish interior, just a few tables and some seating options. Parking lot was pretty crowded around 2pm on a Thursday.

Earthcraft Juicery's Rainbow Avocado Toast

Sams all smiles with his bowl!

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Pitaya Bowl!

Thrive Juices

4.0(11 reviews)

2.5 mi•Galleria/Uptown

I went here to grab a few juices after my workout. It was the weekend, and they were a little busy…read morebut not too busy. I received my juices quickly, and everything was really delicious and very fresh. Customer service was great. I would definitely return. I also want to go back to try the açai bowl. A few people in front of me ordered it, and it looked really good.

Came here to use my InKind money! Got the tropical bowl. It took over 30 minutes to get my order…read moreand people behind me got their orders first. There was only one worker but she was the one who helped me place my order so there was no excuse. She also did not offer anything complimentary to make up for that excessive wait. As for the bowl, it was good but definitely not worth the $16. I wish she had added more grains since I had requested chia and hemp. The bowl was also a bit sweeter than I'd like.

Late Night Good Morning (5/5)

Green Juice with kale, celery, cucumber, ginger, green apple, and mint

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JuiceWell

4.4(231 reviews)

3.7 mi•Greenway

Great bowls and vitamin shots. Jose has been there a long time. Everyone makes it to you specific…read morerequests.

Love me a good Acai bowl! You build your own Acai bowl…read moretypically. They have different juices from the menu, the Acai bowls are chosen from a build your own menu. Unisex bathroom. Was a bit confused no one told us we had to grab a check list menu from the counter and check what we wanted in our build your own bowls.

ABCG (bottle). Purple rain smoothie sample and a wake up shot

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Dandelion Cafe - Bellaire

4.3(944 reviews)

1.1 mi

The Ice Coffee is so good! I had the ice Coffee with oat milk and the vanilla syrup…read more They make the oat milk in house and all their syrups. Plus this is a Big Plus they put coffee cubes, so the ice is made of coffee which makes so much sense so when it melts it's not watery. What a brilliant idea! Service is always good very friendly. And the atmosphere is so cozy. I love this place

Dandelion Cafe Review | Good Food, Cozy Atmosphere, and a Disappointing Matcha…read more I had an overall enjoyable experience at Dandelion Cafe! The cafe had a cozy atmosphere that made it a nice place to sit down and enjoy a meal, and the service was attentive, which added to the positive experience. For my meal, I ordered the chicken and waffles, a Matcha Made in Heaven, and a side of fruit. The chicken was definitely one of the highlights of my meal. It was nice and crunchy, which I really enjoyed. I appreciated the texture and found the chicken enjoyable overall. The spicy butter was a little too spicy for my personal preference, but it didn't take away from my overall enjoyment of the meal. While I would have preferred something a bit milder, I still enjoyed the chicken and waffles. The side of fruit was also a nice addition to my order. Unfortunately, the biggest disappointment of my visit was the Matcha Made in Heaven. I really did not enjoy the taste and honestly couldn't even finish drinking it. I was hoping for a drink I could enjoy alongside my food, but it just wasn't for me. Of course, taste is subjective, but based on my experience, the matcha was a letdown. Despite the disappointing drink, I appreciated the attentive service and cozy atmosphere. Those details made the visit pleasant overall, and I still enjoyed my meal despite the spicy butter being a little too hot for my liking. Overall, I'd say Dandelion Cafe was a positive experience, with a few things that could have been better. I enjoyed the crunchy chicken and waffles, and the atmosphere and service were definite positives. However, the Matcha Made in Heaven wasn't something I'd order again based on my experience. I'd be open to returning to try other items on the menu, but I'd probably skip the matcha next time! If you're considering visiting Dandelion Cafe, I'd say the experience had its highlights, but your choice of drink may make a difference in how much you enjoy your visit.

Strawberry & Cream French Toast

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JuiceLand

5.0(16 reviews)

4.1 mi•Galleria/Uptown

I got the "I Dream of Greenie" smoothie, which has hemp milk, peach, banana, avocado, kale,…read morespinach, parsley, cucumber, celery and spirulina. I placed the order through toast and it was ready on time. The employees are also very nice. I really enjoy my smoothie and am surprised at how filling it was!

I had some extra credits on class pass and decided to put it to good use. The address on Google…read moredidn't bring me to the right location without uptown park. I had to drive around a bit before I found it. It is very small and I don't think there's inside seating but there are tables outside. The staff were friendly and had my order ready when I got there. It was really yummy and I like that it was sweetened with dates. I'd go again!

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JuiceLand

4.2(43 reviews)

1.4 mi

I've been coming to JuiceLand regularly, and it's honestly one of the most consistently great…read morecustomer experiences I have anywhere. Abra, Lex, RJ, and the rest of the team are incredible. They're always fast, genuinely friendly, and you can tell they truly care--not just about the customers, but about each other as well. Consistency is hard, but this team nails it every single visit. If there were a James Beard Award for hospitality and consistency, they'd deserve it. The best part? Stopping by JuiceLand has become one of the highlights of my day. Great people, great service, and of course, great smoothies and juices. Thanks to Abra, Lex, RJ, and everyone else on the team for making every visit such a positive experience.

Want a smoothie or an açaí bowl? Check out JuiceLand…read more Easy to order an açaí bowl. Check out their daily smoothie specials. Parking is challenging if it is after school. Check out their rewards program.

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Fruteria Queens

4.6(20 reviews)

1.4 mi

Order the PINA COLADA! You wont regret it!…read more The pina colada 6$ is delicious. Seriously the greatest thing ive had this year 2024 . It was refreshing, and the whip cream they use is thick and smooth. Amazing flavor. Great presentation! Great service! 10x better than that bs dole whip from Disney World. Thank You Fruteria Queens! -Santangelo Balli Gonzales

Huge drinks for about $5/6 each. Ordered the watermelon juice which was amazing and so fresh and…read morealso got a strawberry lemonade.

Mixed fresh fruit smoothie

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Menu board June 2023

JuiceLand

4.3(108 reviews)

4.6 mi•West University

Honey Beaty smoothie was so good'. Way better than Smoothie King . Definitely going back for anotherread more

I came to this location expecting to receive my usual Thursday special. I do not like the hemp…read moreprotein, and at multiple other locations I have requested that it not be added without any issue or additional charge. Unfortunately, at this location, what should have been a simple request became unnecessarily difficult. I was informed that I would be charged extra simply for asking that the hemp protein be omitted. Charging a customer more for removing an ingredient is unreasonable and inconsistent with the experience I have had at your other locations. This was frustrating and disappointing, especially considering I have never encountered this issue elsewhere. I hope management reviews this situation and ensures policies are communicated and applied consistently across locations.

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Clean Juice

3.5(67 reviews)

3.1 mi•Memorial

The many times I've been to Brasica, Clean Juice always catches my eye! I've been saying in my head…read more"imma get there, imma get there", every time! Well today was finally the day! I walked in closer to their closing time, the place was clean and I was greeted with some great customer service, to the point where I got something for free!! (White Cashew Drink which includes Cashew Milk Maple Syrup Vanilla Cinnamon Himalayan Pink Salt (It's their new drink) It's good for pre and post workout. The best way I can describe the flavor is that it tastes like liquified vanilla bean ice cream. I also patronized and got their blue cold press juice which includes: Lemon Pineapple Agave Blue Spurlina Tastes like if you would purify the ocean and add the ingredients that's already in it. I will be back to try their smoothies!

Nice place to grab a Clean Juice smoothie or açaí bowl…read more Since it is walking distance from my newish office, sometimes I will walk there on a sunny day. Love their rewards program. Grabbed a free berry açaí which was available as a nice pick me up after work. Filled with açaí, strawberries, blueberries, bananas, honey and almond milk and topped with bananas, more berries and almond butter, it was such a clean, fresh and healthy treat. With plenty of parking and some cute seating inside, it is a nice place to stop for a midday or afternoon treat.

Bowls menu

Relaxation

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Cute interior

Nekter Juice Bar

4.1(100 reviews)

1.2 mi

Nice cozy place with a relaxed atmosphere. The staff is friendly and the açaí bowls are to die for!…read more Lots of room for groups of people if you'd like to have a get-together or study group. They have a community book exchange which is a plus if you are looking for a good read. I usually get the juices in the bottles. They did not have my usual. Kind of disappointed to find my almond protein drink is no longer an option. The lady did recommend some new flavors which I did love!

My Order: Regular…read moreAçaí Bowl with Agave This location is tucked away from a Main Street , Bellaire. I now pass this location on my way to a weekly appt. I finally stopped by today. Customer Service was a 3, I walked in and waited by the counter for several minutes as the cashier was working behind the counter. No greeting or acknowledgement, until she took my order. It was very apparent that she was not having a good day. The bowl came out ok, this is my usual order when I have visited a Nékter in the past. Parking is no issue as they have plenty and a large lot. The business has seating inside and spacious. Food 4/5 Service3/5 Ambiance 4/5

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Julian F.

3 months ago

love this place, the best prices, the whole community loves this place. great owner, don't listen to the bad reviews, everything here is delicious. read more

Ruth C.

Elite 18

263

496

460

9 years ago

I came with my cousin, who lives in the area. I love that they have a drive-thru. We both had mangonadas, and I loved mine.

Dj Maxx Live I.

1 year ago

They have the best tasty ice cream. I've ever tasted in a long time. they are very polite and great service.

Berenice M.

105

4 years ago

Love the place. Great music & snacks They now have added tamales & pupusas to their menu read more

Azul G.

3 years ago

bad service they are very slow they should hurry up a lil more never coming back again

Maribel C.

11 years ago

great food!

Las Ranas Refresqueria - icecream - Updated October 2026

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