I was very disappointed as k expected to have a good juice. Upon entering there was a pleasant aroma of food and the lady who greeted me seemed lovely. I placed my order and tipped and waited on my juice only to see her fumbling to make my juice and she seemed extremely stingy in filling the cup and even had to juice an additional apple and the cup still wasn't full to where I would expect. On the pic I will attach she filled it to right below the first line from bottom of the cup. By the time I sipped 2 times it was done. It's already small cup .... The least you can do is fill the cup. My goodness. Or raise your price and give a good portion or maybe the worker didn't want to work too much today. It was my first time in and I just say I was disappointed. read more

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My fiancé ordered all pre made items at 4:30pm on a Sunday instead of made to order ... Food kept warm/ hot, the only thing left was left from the morning was 1 Vegan Black Bean -Sweet Potato Burrito. - Rating... great but needs the condiments that is provided at Main Squeeze to customize to one's preference. Came with salsa Frozen and Refrigerated, there was a lot more options to choose from. What we got.. Zoodle Salad with peanut sauce - Rating- great but needed sriracha (they ran out of this condiment and all others) since it flavor or needed more peanut sauce Vegan Egg Salad - Rating- I love egg salad, so this was amazing and surprisingly vegan. I would definitely order again, as as stated earlier condiments, such as hot sauce is needed. Especially with someone like me who loves spice and flavor. Pricing was decent for what we got between the two of us. Hospitality 10 out of 10. read more

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Main Squeeze has it's café menu back, many of the Wraps, bowls and sandwiches you'll remember, just with new names, I had the Chorizo Burrito and an Arnold Palmer and it was great! Friends had the Buddah Bowl, Tempeh Ruben and the impossible burger, and all were delighted! Check it out! read more

Main Squeeze - Chorizo Burrito! - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

I believe this is the only fully vegan "restaurant" in Columbia. My daughter lives here so when I come to visit we often end up here. It is a grab and go place now but they have some hot soups and smoothies you can get made fresh. There are lots of delicious options in the freezers. Last night I chose a chicken broccoli Alfredo. It was really tasty. My other daughter who isn't vegan likes this place so that speaks volumes for how good the food is. The prices are a tad high but reflect current economy. Got some vegan ice cream to go too. Soy delicious in the freezer. Parking can be tricky but we easily found parking on a side street on a Saturday afternoon in April. Follow me on IG @eatveganwithjoan read more

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Cute small restaurant with lot of personality. Customer ordered at the cashier, they'll bring food to the table, utensils/take-out boxes are self-serve and you'll clean up the table by bringing plates/cups to the back of restaurant. We ordered a few items Thai sweet potato soup (as it sound, similar to butternut squash soup but with yam), Buddha bowl (a lot of ingredients including tofu and brown rice with a really good beige sauce), tofu tacos (ok, a bit bland and could use a bit more flavor), rancheros wrap (ok, like a breakfast burrito). The highlight among these dishes was probably their Buddha bowl, most unique and great mix of ingredients. Overall, good vegetarian dishes for an American restaurant but a bit bland on flavors imo and on the pricey side for portion received. I also appreciate their use of real ingredients in food and environmental friendly restaurant. read more

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We discovered Main Squeeze when a family member was graduating from MU High School in 2012. We were looking for a healthy place to have their graduation lunch, and Main Squeeze fit the bill. I called a few days ahead, and the staff saved a table for our party of twelve. We appreciated that since the space is relatively small. We knew we made the right choice when the skeptical carnivores in our group enjoyed their meals. Since 2012, we've always made a point to stop at Main Squeeze whenever we go through Columbia. We love the fresh juices (ring of fire, the cure), bowls (pro, gruel), and tasty desserts. Since it's about 1000 miles away, we only are able to get there about once per year. If you live in Columbia, check it out! read more

Main Squeeze - Entryway - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

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The juice is soooo good, even when the juicer breaks! The people working were so kind and helpful. I am from out of town and went in on a whim. I had no idea what I wanted, but the lady pointed out favorites from both their juice and smoothie menu. A few minutes after ordering, one of the ladies working came up and informed me that the juicer had broken mid-juice. She told me she could either add coconut water to fill the cup to the top (it was almost all made, more than half the cup was already full) or she could refund me. I opted for the coconut water and thank goodness I did, because the juice is delicious! I got the purple rain and would highly recommend trying it if you ever stop in! The space inside is also super cute with a ton of eco-friendly products and cute locally made items! read more

Main Squeeze - A view from the shop section - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

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Main squeeze will always have a special place in my heart. They have the best vegan options in Columbia, although all my non vegan friends are big fans too. This is a wrap that they don't have anymore, but some of my favorites they do still have are their blueberry pie bars, buddha bowl (sesame ginger dressing is to die for), and the krunchwrap. You can't go wrong with anything you get here, I haven't been disappointed yet. read more

Main Squeeze - TKO Wrap - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

Gotta love some good vegetarian cooking. I had the mac and cheese and it was great. I love anything that tastes just as good as the real thing but is better for you!! I would recommend this place to those in COMO, but know that it's going to be a little pricier. Save them animals!! read more

Main Squeeze - Mac! - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

Such an amazing and cute place!!! The owner is awesome and super friendly. They have an amazing selection of sustainable products at an affordable cost. I highly recommend coming here. read more

On my way back to STL from KC, I was passing through Columbia, MO and needed a quick healthy fix. This restaurant was aesthetically pleasing and the cashier was so kind and friendly! My food was absolutely delicious and I drank every once of my fresh made juice. I wish it was closer so I could return weekly! They also have frozen prepared meals and other dry shelf items you can purchase. Next time I pass through, I will definitely be stopping back in! read more

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We were glad to find a juice place in the area. It was great to just be able to have a juice and cleanse. We didn't try any food but were happy with our drinks. Regenerate (4/5): I loved this juice. For me I feel healthy when my drinks taste like straight vegetables so I don't mind when it's not that sweet lol read more

I am a Longtime admirer of the Squeeze's visionary owner Leigh Lockhart. This place has been a solid fave of visiting friends since it opened. In the tradition of the Catalpa Tree and Paquin Street Cafes, this is a case of evolution and not just a homage. Brava, Leigh read more

We got to this place and there was no food menu up. They just have fresh juices. Disappointed that they haven't updated yelp.

tl;dr: fresh, healthy, made-to-order vegetarian (and vegan) noms! A bit on the pricier end. Can get busy during lunch hour so be prepared to wait but it's worth it. ------------- I came in around 1pm on a Monday and this place was packed but the crowd slowed down around 1:30pm. The long line gave me just enough time to read the menu which can be a bit awkward to see.. It's printed on the wall right next to the line. There are tons of options to choose from: all-day breakfast, soup, salad, sandwich, wrap, bowl, smoothies and even vegan mac & cheese! All vegan items are marked in red listed first in each of the menu categories. Overwhelmed by the choices, I ended up picking the 9th Street Veg sandwich which has hummus, avocado, lettuce, tomato, onion, sprouts, cucumber, almond cheeze on wheat bread. It took awhile to get the food (15mins?) but the flavor of the sandwich was excellent. For a $10 sandwich, I did get hungry again 2 hours afterward... If you are getting an item without a substantial protein or carb option, maybe consider getting something extra on the side. Treat yo' self, amirite? :) read more

Main Squeeze - 9th Street Veg Sandwich - good flavor but I wasn't full after eating it - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

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This is my new *favorite* store! Leigh was a wealth of knowledge and kept us entertained while shopping! Just wish we lived closer to make this a regular stop! The smoothies are top notch! We bought a lot of environmentally friendly products and apparel! So good! Can't wait to go back!! read more

Main Squeeze is my main squeeze. I wish I lived in Columbia so I could eat here everyday. So jealous of everyone at Mizzou. This is exactly my kind of vegetarian/vegan restaurant, with both healthy and indulgent options - plus vegan desserts! To my pleasant surprise, the Buddha Bowl lived up to the hype. The sesame ginger sauce on it is spectacular. I also love the selection of condiments at the front (nutritional yeast, liquid aminos, hot sauces, etc.) to spice things up even more. They have a sign on the window saying they welcome people of all races, religions, etc., which is a lovely gesture in today's sociopolitical climate. read more

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While visiting the city of Columbia, MO I decided to try a vegan restaurant for lunch. Right when I walked in I had to stop, turn to the left, and read their oversized chalkboard menus on the wall. It's somewhat awkward due to the fact that there isn't much space between the wall and some of the outer dining tables. Also, each board is dedicated to a specific group of menu items which causes me to walk up and down the wall, scanning the boards up and down as I make a decision on what to order while weaving through and around other customers looking at the wall menu's. They should have handheld menus available as an alternative for ordering, which can eliminate one having an awkward experience prior to placing their order. Now onto the food.......I ordered the Notorious B.L.T and the The Cure as my juice beverage. Both items were good but missed the mark on flavor. The juice was a little warmer than room temperature and I could only taste 2 out of the 4 juice ingredients. I could not taste the ginger or lemon at all. Their sandwich simply lacked an extra layer of seasoning, the guacamole and tempeh bacon were prepared well but truly lacked flavor. I would definitely visit this restaurant again but I would probably try different menu items. read more

Main Squeeze - Notorious B.L.T - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

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This place used to be one of our favorite places to eat when we came to Columbia to visit our kids who were at MU. It used to be a real restaurant/cafe. Now, it is more of a boutique with limited food. The food is pre-made like grab & go except for the budda bowls which take 10 minutes to prepare. They still have some smoothies & juices but not the selection they had before. The menu wall is gone & so are we. read more

I had a great lunch at Main Squeeze. That day I had the special, I can't remember the name but it was delicious! The dish had black beans, sweet potatoes, asparagus, guacamole and perfectly cooked quinoa! It was topped with their homemade enchilada sauce (I was bummed when I found out it was made with canola oil). The staff was helpful and informative. Parking can be a little tricky at times. After finding out there was no canola oil in the enchilada sauce, I updated my review to 5 stars. read more

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Truly Health Conscious menu Uplifting and Casual atmosphere 1-of-a-kind establishment read more

Love this place from the colorful, quirky decor to the flavorful inventive dishes. The taco meat on the taco salad is crumbled nuts, I think? And take the sauce so well. The Krunchwrap with the Chipotle sauce is excellent. And love the Zombie Smoothie for a shot of fruit! read more

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So this has been on my bucket list, and it was well worth the trip! Loved the vegan menu. The folks were nice and helpful. I'll definitely be coming back...thank you for having healthy and tasty vegan options!! read more

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I've tried the egg sunny tacos, breakfast burrito and the chicken club. All were very good, but I'd definitely recommend the tacos and chicken club. Also have tried a couple smoothies and I've really liked all of them. Reason for only 4 stars and not 5 is because the service is slow and a lot of the time they are out of some ingredients. Also I think the proportions could be a little bigger for the price but nonetheless all the food and drinks are great. read more

This USED to be one of my favorite places to eat at. I loved grabbing a bite while I was downtown and sitting inside to do work. They've changed the model to pre package meals and last time I was there they won't warm the food for you? Very disappointed about the changes. Used to love to order the mac and cheese and chorizo and the pre packaged version lacks flavor and chorizo. The juices and smoothies are good, but for the price they could include more in the recipes. read more

I love the food. The staff is always nice and helpful. The appearance of the place is really nice.

I have been eating here now and again since it opened. Always excellent. Even if you are not into vegetarian -ish and natural eating, the food is always fresh, tasty, and well prepared. However they have been doing breakfast for a while. I have not had breakfast here a lot, because I am not always downtown after 8 am. I am having breakfast here again today. Newsflash: best breakfast in Columbia! I had the "rancheros " a while back. Very good. I had the sharelife Burrito before. Very good. Today I had the egg sandwich. I did not have huge expectations. C'mon, it's an egg sandwich. But dang... it is excellent. Great flavors. Great textures. Great mix of ingredients. Try this egg sandwich and you will find a whole new relationship with egg sandwiches. read more

I absolutely LOVE Main Squeeze. I seriously miss this place so much. Came here all the time while I was a student at MIZZOU. (Go Tigers!) The Buddah Bowl is by far my favorite. Rice filled with an array of beautiful, fresh veggies (broccoli, thinly sliced carrots, cabbage, scallions, and sprouts) and surprisingly, really good Tofu. I mean, this is the only place I really can say I enjoy the tofu here. It's topped with sesame seeds and a delicious sesame ginger dressing, which is incredible! Love at first taste. Their smoothies are fantastic and made with real fruit and vegetables (not that fake syrup or juice stuff). I recommend the Thunderkiss 65! (banana, strawberry, pineapple, orange) Oh and for dessert or a little snack, try their Apple Date Bars when they have them in stock! It's like a healthier apple fruity pie type of pastry. Very moist and the dates congeal it all together. The crust is not too soft but definitely not hard. It's soooo goood. Lots of great vegan and vegetarian options. Very unique menu. Nearly everything is organic as well and honestly, the price is right for the quality and I still would say it's affordable. Definitely recommend! But if you're a guy who likes his meat, you may want to try some place else. Can't wait to come back here next time I'm in town! read more

Main Squeeze - Coconut peanut butter ball. So good! - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

A truly lovely place with a wonderful vibe and fantastic selection of vegetarian food. I absolutely love the atmosphere inside the restaurant -- the bright colors, unique furnishings, and amazing paintings really make the place a wonderful spot for a quick, relaxing meal while wandering the streets of Downtown Columbia or a fun place to relax with friends. Everything that I've tried here has always been fresh, healthy, delicious, and relatively cheap. They have lovely sandwiches and wraps, and the most fantastically simple, yet delicious bowls. I've always been a fan of the WORKS and GRUEL bowls, but honestly everything at Main Squeeze is a safe bet. Their all-day breakfast was also a fantastic addition to their menu two years ago and their smoothies are great. read more

Very very poor customer service sums up the visit to Main Squeeze. When I placed my order with the cashier, I repeated my request 3x to have the hollandaise sauce on the side on my Benedict order. I did repeat it because I was concerned the employee wasn't listening fully. Of course, when it was finally brought out (late after 30 min), it was cold (as we saw the food waiting out before it was brought over) and incorrect with the hollandaise all over the Benedict. I kindly let them know that the order was incorrect. At that point, the Staff didn't properly respond, didn't offer to correct. She actually looked like she couldn't be bothered to deal with this and asked if I really wanted it corrected (of course I did). Note: The person that brought the order out was the same person that took my order. The employee then walked inside after I insisted she figure it out. What might have been a manager or a co-worker came out and made more excuses at which point I said I needed a refund and I would find my food elsewhere. The manager actually made me feel sorry for trying to get them to correct the order rather than taking responsibility and solving the issue. This is service recovery 101. The restaurant finally issued a refund for my Benedict (but not the initial tip I had left). The employee did apologize at that point, but I was still left hungry and without food of any sort after waiting way too long given we were the only people in the restaurant without our food. In summation, what seemed like a promising menu was ruined by inept customer service by people that seemed more interested in congregating amongst themselves than attentively listening to guest orders and hustling out those orders so they are hot and made correctly. I will definitely not be visiting this restaurant again as they clearly are not interested in attracting new diners to their restaurant. read more

Recently renovated and reconfigured this establishment has been a part of my weekly rotation for over a decade. Loved it since well before the renovation, I miss the white cheddar sandwich and wheatgrass shots, but the smoothies are excellent and the atmosphere is bright and exciting read more

YES. typical of what you'd find alongside a beach in southern cali, this place rocks in so many ways. carbon filtered and reverse osmosis water? hell yes. fresh veggies and fruits into a massive juicer? hollaaaaa! quinoa instead of rice? everything fresh and delish and nice? action figures as your 'order number'? how funnies!!! I think I'm in heaven. friend and i got the buddha bowl (tofu, quinoa, sprouts, carrots, broccoli), veggies and hummus, and cowabunga smoothie (chocolate soy milk, strawberries, cacao). The smoothie was amazing and my fave. I love all the ingredients alone by themselves, but holy cowabungamoley, the combo was textured, and just the right amount of sweetness. Loved it! Buddha bowl might look "small" for midwest portion sizing, but it was so filling and had a great umami and soy flavor that I love. Combined with quinoa, I was in texture and flavor heaven! Veggies and hummus was pretty run of the mill, but the hummus was clearly quality homemade hummus with it's lovely chickpea texture and punch of flavor. And where else would the hummus come plated like a kitty cat face? I need to clone this place for Lawrence. Seriously. Why do more of these type of healthy food places not exist in the midwest?! read more

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I would make this place my Main Squeeze! I love this place! I have eaten here I think 5 times, in fact almost every time I have ever been in Columbia, I try to stop in at least for a dessert! The food here is all Veggie/VEGAN which is a dream come true to a Vegan. They have a wonderful arrangement of options from Salads, sandwiches, bowls, Juices, and hot items! I usually get one of the bowls.. Why cause it's a lot of food, and a lot of flavor! The staff has always been great, and they have litterature all over about why they choose the food they choose to serve! Very ethically awesome and you don't have to substitute taste for ethics! This is a must stop for any veggie type person, or a non veggie person who wants to just get their toes wet into the world of great Vegan food! Keep up the good work! read more

Main Squeeze - Vegan bowl of goodness! - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

Was driving through Missouri on a road trip recently and stumbled across this quaint vegetarian cafe that left no stone unturned. The menu was unique and eclectic and the food was amazing. There was a line out the door but it moved quickly and was well worth the wait. Columbia is lucky to have such a gem! read more

Thanks again, Yelp, for another great discovery. I took a cue from Joshua B. and ordered the Buddha Bowl with barely a glance at the menu. It was outstanding. Now, I'm most definitely a carnivore but after spending the last six months eating mystery meat on a military installation in the middle of nowhere, I had been *craving* some fresh, organic veggies. Main Squeeze certainly delivered. My Buddha bowl was colorful and the vegetables were crisp and tasted very, very fresh. The sauce--creamy just like Joshua described--was quite tasty, although I wish there had been just a touch more of it. The brown rice was fluffy and didn't taste mealy at all. My favorite part of the dish was the tofu. When my food first arrived, I thought that they had added chicken to my bowl. Tofu at Main Squeeze is not the standard tasteless watery blob that you get at so many places. This tofu actually had texture and taste! Well done. The service was very friendly and--unlike the jerks at a certain unnamed burger place in town--they let me take photos, which I posted here on Yelp. I will definitely be back here when I come through Columbia again. read more

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Healthy food that is fresh and delicious, plus a unique vibe and friendly staff, earn Main Squeeze five stars in my book. Something to note, you will note find any meat on the menu here. While I'm not a vegetarian myself, I really enjoy plant-based proteins (tofu is my favorite), so this was right up my alley. It was a cold evening when I visited, so I was craving something warm, healthy and filling. I ordered the Buddha bowl with quinoa, and it delivered. It had a great mix of fresh veggies, quinoa, tofu and sauce. While it doesn't look like the biggest meal, it filled up me no problem. And the sesame ginger sauce was so good I could have shotgunned it by itself. My friend ordered the Hail Kale salad, which I sampled. It was not as excellent as my bowl, but still very tasty with some quinoa and tempeh bacon to fill you up more than the average salad. I enjoyed the quirky touches in the decor, like crocheted seat covers, hanging plants, local art covering the walls, and mosaic tiles decorating the tables. The staff were very friendly and contributed to the laid-back feel of the place. We went on a Tuesday night, so it wasn't crowded and we could take our time. Definitely will be going back many times in the future. read more

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Seriously the best restaurant in Columbia! 11/10 would recommend. The juices are amazing so don't forget to check those out too!

Such fresh food here. Tons of great healthy options. Love the smoothies and juices. I really like that you can add in shots of things like bee pollen and wheat grass. The Buddha bowl is my favorite here. The only downfall here is there's no meat in there dishes, would be awesome if you had options to add a protein to your dishes. Really cool atmosphere, nice people, and great quality food. read more

Main Squeeze - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

Wow, just wow. A delight for vegetarians. And to top it organic as well. But the cherry on top is the deliciously fresh tasting menu. The location is perfect in the busy downtown. Went for their sunday brunch and the place was crowded. Seating inside and outside available. The menu is on a black board with the daily specials listed. They have quite an extensive menu and a variety of organic juices and smoothies. You order at a counter and are given an animated figure/cartoon character doll to identify your table and order. And then comes the best part The Food. Buddhas bowl is delicious and refreshingly amazing. The veggies are cooked to perfection, the scallions and tahini sauce blends so well with the tofu and quinoa. Its very filling. Regenerate your life drink is a house favorite and not to be missed. Overall a place not to be missed and definitely worth revisiting. read more

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The food here is good, which could justify the outlandish prices for a treat once in a while, but customer service ruins the experience. I called ahead and ordered a sandwich to go, and got to the store about ten minutes later. I paid for my food and a coffee, tipped 20%, and then moved to the side to wait. They said on the phone it would take 15 minutes, and I got there before that, so I assumed my order wasn't up yet. I waited another full 15 minutes before I asked if my order was up. The cashier asked my name, then dug a paper bag with my order out from under the front counter that had presumably been there the whole time. My sandwich was soggy and cooled off by the time I got home to eat it. I spent $15 on food, coffee, tax and tip for a gross sandwich and bad service. Next time, I'm going to Taco Bell - they also have a vegetarian menu, and won't waste my time like this. read more