Very busy and the wait time is long but still manage to purchase 5 flavors. From our experience 1. Its super smooth and yes they do top it off 2. good flavor but the banana did over power the other flavor that was mix in it 3. Not sure if they wash the blender properly because 3 of the 5 drinks you can taste the peanut butter flavor 4. Overall its a fun experience read more

Main Squeeze - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Santa Monica, California

We waited about 1hr 30mins on a Sunday around 12pm, the line didn't seem that crazy long but it seems like there were only maybe 3 people working and probably every single customer was ordering smoothies so it took a while to accomodate. For me personally, I enjoyed the smooth texture, it seems like the base was mainly frozen bananas to achieve it. But, I think the creamier flavors paired better and were more enjoyable that way. I got what I was hoping to be more like a green smoothie but it came out creamier than I had hoped. Maybe some would like that but it wasn't for me. Love supporting family owned businesses, they do indeed make great smoothies and I'm sure their other menu items are great as well, however maybe just wait for the hype to die down, I don't think it's truly worth that long of a wait read more

Main Squeeze - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Santa Monica, California

The rumors are true! Their smoothies are better than Erewhon. When it gets really busy, they seem to take orders in batches and then make those orders before taking more orders. Yes the wait is loooong (be patient and keep the good vibes here pristine). No, these smoothies are not expensive, their price is 100% reasonable for the ingredients. These smoothies are so nutrient dense it is like having a meal. Real whole ingredients. We had birthday cake with peanut butter and strawberry fields. 10 out of 10, no notes. These guys were working, incredibly hard to get orders out. And so far, they are doing an amazing job! read more

The wait time is crazy (over an hour) The look of the place looks very unkempt The smoothie was okay read more

Main Squeeze - Strawberry Fields - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Santa Monica, California

They've earned the hype. The drinks are so good and with add ons and tip it was still cheaper than erewhon smoothies haha. I got the chocolate smoothie and I really like that they used cinnamon in it, it added a nice flavor! Largest con is going to be the wait time. I was lucky to go when there was no wait to order but it still took 25 minutes to get my drink. It makes sense when you watch how much work goes into each drink. I don't mind waiting, there are plenty of cute shops around to explore while you wait so it doesn't affect my rating. The employees were very kind and I applaud them for their non stop smoothie work. read more

Main Squeeze - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Santa Monica, California

I had seen the hype and wanted to try this place. Is it a good smoothie?? Yes. I got the date night one w peanut butter and it was amazing. It does get really sweet as you continue drinking but loved the texture and overall taste. The thing that's hard is the wait and line. It's very small, the line moves slow at times. The workers tho are constantly working. No one chit chats just work work because the 2 hours we were there- the line didn't end. Would I come back to try others? Sure but not if there is no wait or like 15 mins. read more

Main Squeeze - Late Night Date Night Tropical Mix - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Santa Monica, California

I think this smoothie place is worth the hype for its $13 smoothies due to the huge size, quality of ingredients, and taste! Yes, the only con is the line and wait can be 40+ mins - 1 hr but I would come back if I had a chill day and wanted an organic, quality smoothie that made me feel great. I got their: Strawberry Fields (5/5): This is on their Sweet Organic Smoothies menu and it is a blend of strawberries, banana, vanilla, and dates. You can also choose between almond butter or peanut butter which I chose the latter. The smoothies are filled to the brim and they have the signature blob of the circle smoothie overflow that adds their signature touch. This smoothie has chunks of sweet, chewy dates and you can taste the creamy peanut butter mixed in with the strawberry banana date. Very naturally sweetened. I would come back to try their other smoothies if I had a chill day to explore on the west side. read more

Main Squeeze - Strawberry Fields - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Santa Monica, California

This place was super yummy and the service was good. I liked the taste of the smoothie as it had flavour and lots of amazing ingredients in the drink. The ambiance was a bit stuffy but it was still a great place to try. read more

Main Squeeze - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Smoothies here are delicious! We tried the Green Monster and the Date Night Date. Both were really good, but I'd especially recommend the Date Night Date if you want something that isn't overly sweet but still has that nice hint of sweetness without tasting like a green juice. We went early on a weekday, so the wait wasn't bad. However, we've come on weekends before and waited 30+ minutes in line. For it being an early morning visit with fewer customers, the customer service could've been better. We were greeted, but there were no smiles, small talk, recommendations, or even a thank you when we received our order. That said, this is a great spot if you love thick smoothies. It is a bit pricier compared to other smoothie chains, but you do get your money's worth, the cups are overfilled and the ingredients taste fresh and real/no additives. read more

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Stopped in for a smoothie and the line was pretty long. It looked like they were understaffed, so things were moving slowly. When my drink finally came out, it was clearly under-blended. You could see chunks in it, and it definitely wasn't going to go through the straw. I hadn't even left the counter yet. Before touching it, I politely asked if they could blend it again. The staff told me it was already blended and didn't offer to fix it. They were pretty rude about it. It was frustrating because it felt like an easy fix. A quick re-blend would have solved the issue. Instead I ended up leaving with a smoothie I couldn't really drink. Not the best experience. read more

Main Squeeze - Clearly not blended all the way - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Great smoothies with a caveat. It might take 45 min to an hour to get a smoothie!! The line can be deceiving. Once there were only two customers in front of me and it took ~40 minutes to get my smoothie. Another time the line was out of the door and it took me ~1 hour to get my drink. The late night date night has been my favorite so far. It's sweet and filling yet icy and refreshing. I don't usually even like dates since they can be overly sweet. The smoothies are the best texture. Thick yet smooth. There isn't much seating. There are only bar style tables inside around the perimeter. But it'll feel cramped since the place is packed with people either in line or waiting for their order. read more

Main Squeeze - Late Night Date Night - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Santa Monica, California

First time giving Main Squeeze a try and we ordered off the fruity menu. The PINA &COCONUT and BREAKFAST ON THE GO were super sssoooooo gooooooddd! One star removed for the 35 minute wait, otherwise the smoothies were worth the price! We got lucky with parking in the back. read more

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This was good to try once, but I'm not sure that this smoothie is worth the cost and wait in the future. I got the tropical mix smoothie. It was good, but flavor-wise, nothing outstanding. I've had better smoothies that are more tart and flavorful. It is impressively thick, though, which I appreciate. It's also a decent size, but almost $13 is still more than I'd like to pay for a smoothie. I went in the middle of the day in a weekday so it wasn't busy, but it still took a really long time to get my smoothie. Inside has some seating, but most people seemed to just take their smoothies to-go. Metered street parking. read more

Main Squeeze - inside - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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I decided to come try Main Squeeze after seeing all the hype around it, and I have to say that I don't think it really lived up to it. On the bright side, there wasn't much of a line since I went on a Thursday early afternoon. Also, the smoothies really are packed to the brim. However, I think the Tropical Mix was a little too sweet and so thick it barely even got up the straw. Also, for $12.75 a smoothie, I expected to be more wowed. Sure, this is great if you want to get a smoothie that's cheaper than an Erewhon smoothie, but otherwise, I'd say there are plenty of other great smoothies and drink places around for a better price! read more

Main Squeeze - Tropical Mix - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Went to Main Squeeze for the first time and I have to say I wasn't impressed enough to go back a second time. The space is admittedly small inside so I understand that they can't make as many smoothies as they'd like however I still don't think the drinks are good enough for me to willingly want to return and wait 45 minutes for a smoothie. read more

Main Squeeze - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Main Squeeze was actually pretty good, and the prices really weren't bad for the size. They filled the smoothie all the way to the top too, with extra coming out the top too which was honestly awesome. I even took a picture of my stopwatch from the second I ordered to when I got my drink, and it ended up being exactly 35 minutes. (See photos attached) The place is a little cramped inside, but the smoothies are good enough that I didn't really mind! The reviews mentioning the workers looking tired is pretty valid, but they didn't give me a hard time-- so I don't think that's a problem. it's honestly a fun spot to order, walk around with your friends for a bit, and then come back to grab your drink. read more

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The line both times I made to the smoothie shop was over 30+ minutes. The first time was almost an hour Other than the wait time, the two smoothies: the green monster and strawberry field were great. I really like the green monster a little better because if the texture and how creamy it was. The strawberry filed can get too sweet might even be too sweet for someone. As I was watching the employees making each smoothie, they blend each order separately hence the line. I put really fruits, lots of bananas, with other goodies depend on your order. They really need to improve the wait time or hire more employees with more blender. Those people need a team of at least 5 people, not 3... for the amount of customer they get everyday. I might go back only if it gonna take me only 15 min max for a smoothie. read more

For the portion and price, it was definitely worth it, but for the wait and service, it definitely is not. Took around 30 minutes in line and 40 minutes after ordering to get the smoothies. In addition, the workers seemed like they didn't want to be there at all and were moving at an extremely slow pace... read more

Main Squeeze - Strawberry Fields and berry protein - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Santa Monica, California

This smoothie place was absolutely amazing and so worth the hype. Small space so it does get pretty packed in here, but the weight is so worth it and I think it's pretty affordable compare compared to other smoothies like Erewhon ahem. It was so nice and thick and I got the strawberry Fields one which was my favorite and it had a little date chunks in it. It was so good. I would definitely come back here and it really filled me up and the ingredients were not bad whatsoever. 10 out of 10 experience. read more

we got the strawberry fields and these definitely rival the hailey bieber ones at Erewhon and for a better deal at $13 instead of $21! the strawberry fields comes with coconut milk, starwberries, banana, almond butter and dates. they have a ton of other options too! the only thing is to be prepared to wait as the lines can get long and each smoothie takes a while to make. not a lot of room inside for sitting / definitely more of a grab and go place. read more

Main Squeeze - Strawberry Fields - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Got the green smoothie and it's soooo delicious ! If you love a thick smoothie this is it! Better than erewhon... especially when you consider price and portion size. It was pretty busy on a Wednesday but wait time wasn't too bad. It's cozy inside with not much seating but it's a nice street to walk/ shop on while you enjoy your smoothie. read more

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Came in expecting a long wait as they put a lot of love into their drinks. It actually was very quick ! We got a late night date and green super smoothie & loved the consistency The aesthetic is cute and I love this saying on the wall! read more

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For thick smoothie lovers!! Love this little shop in Santa Monica where they offer varieties of smoothies. Consistency is very thick and they max out the smoothie portion(look at the cup twirl in the photos lol). read more

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If I could rate this 0 stars I would. I'm honestly disgusted.. I feel like sh*t now after eating that.. could throw up tbh. Not worth the wait, took forever to get to the register and 45 more minutes to finally get our smoothies after we ordered. They don't taste as good as it looks... wayyy too thick almost like you're eating a block of protein. I'm nauseous and I couldn't even "eat" half of it. I just wanna be real w yall.. I absolutely do not understand the hype. Don't trust everything you see online. read more

This is the slowest smoothie place I have ever been to. Takes over an hour and a half and only about 12-15pp in line. I got scammed and charged more for add ons that I didn't order. read more

5 stars for the smoothie product - we had the tropical mix and split it between the two of us. Delicious, fresh, super generous portion. 4 stars for the speed...service was friendly, it's just that there was one person making the smoothies and also taking orders so it took us 20 minutes to get our smoothie. Recommendation: 1. Place your order for the smoothie. 2. Walk a couple doors down to Ten Women and shop there among the beautiful artisan items where 100% of the proceeds of what you purchase go to the artist as it's a co-op model 3. Go back twenty minutes later to get your smoothie :) read more

EDIT: It is not my fault that your employee heard the wrong thing - I said exactly the smoothie I wanted and I said it many times because the music was so loud. You prepared a completely different smoothie that I did not order. Of course I had to try it because why would I know what all of your smoothies look like based on appearance? What a ridiculous response. The point is you were wrong and instead of apologizing and just making it right you had another response. Good smoothie but customer service was horrible! They took down my order wrong because it's impossible to hear over the music and then told me it was my fault for not double checking the receipt. They were so annoyed that I asked them to remake me the correct smoothie - terrible way to treat people especially when you're just starting your business! read more

the best smoothie i've ever had!! nothing beats their consistency and flavor!! the smoothie is packed with their signature "overflowing" look. the strawberry fields with almond butter was sooo good. i loved the chunks of dates in there too. it's definitely sweet but i loved every bit of it! the wait can get pretty long! when i went there were only 2 workers splitting making drinks, juicing, and taking orders. need to be patient as they're trying their best to make orders quickly! some seating inside but a lot of people wait outside. there's also some parking in the back of the store but not sure if it's reserved read more

Main Squeeze - Strawberry Fields - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Santa Monica, California

I think I got the tropical mix. It was really good! I think I prefer my smoothies a little more frozen. But despite the expensive price tag it was a DENSE large smoothie so I'm not mad. Good vibe in there too! read more

Main Squeeze - Tropical Mix - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Unfortunately, my experience at this smoothie shop was disappointing. The service appeared disorganized, as customers were left waiting without clear guidance on where the line began or when orders were being taken. There was little to no customer acknowledgment or communication from staff, which created confusion. Additionally, the wait time for orders to be called was much longer than expected. I hope improvements are made to provide a more efficient and welcoming customer experience. read more

The smoothie was delicious! Super filling.. and the price was very fair considering the size. I couldn't finish it in one sitting! The wait time was long but that's expected for a viral establishment in the middle of Los Angeles. The workers were really efficient. They didn't speak, stop to use the restroom, or anything! I personally would not be able to work as diligently as them and commend them. Would I return? Maybe if a friend is in town or with someone who hasn't been there before but it wouldn't be my go to smoothie place if I was in a rush... read more

Main Squeeze - Late Night Date Night - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Finally got around to trying man squeeze and the smoothie was delicious. The smoothie is creamy and has a perfect texture. It is not icy at all and tastes/feels healthy. It's such a cute shop and definitely a must try. Be ready to wait a long time! It took us around an hour to order/receive our smoothie. Can't wait to come back! read more

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This is my new fave smoothie place in LA! They have so many options to choose from and they are decently priced for the amount you get and that protein powder is included in some of them. When I went on a Saturday morning it wasn't crowded and there was no wait, the people working were very chill and kind. Felt like an easy place to stop in to when you're craving a refreshing smoothie! read more

Main Squeeze - Berry Protein smoothie - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Waiting time 2 hr, nothing very special, not worth to wait, don't worry you are not missing anything inventive! They are extremely slow!

Wow If you have hours to spare to wait for someone to take your order then hours to spare for your smoothie to be made this is the place. Never Again!!! read more

Service - slow. Great idea of a product. Only came out because it's 100 degrees today. One person taking orders and making orders isn't smart, but ambiance is cute. Food/drink massive! Got the date shake! read more

We got the strawberry fields and chocolate thunda. Strawberry fields 2/5 Chocolate Thunda 1.5/5 We showed up with only one person in front of us in line so we thought it was gonna be a quick one. Instead we waited for about 40 mins for an employee to finally take our order. Once they took our order, we waited around 30 mins to get our smoothies. We noticed the party in front and behind us got their smoothies before us. We went to the front and the employee asked what we ordered and the name it was under. 10 mins later our order came out. It looked yummy but when we took a sip we didn't expect to be chewing on our smoothie. It was pretty thick but lowkey a little too thick. Plus it wasn't blended thoroughly. Flavor was ok, it kinda subsided as we kept drinking. read more

Main Squeeze - Strawberry Fields - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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My wife and I went to Main Squeeze and arrived early because, based on the Instagram reels/ TikTok videos and overall hype, we expected it to be packed. Surprisingly, we arrived about 30 minutes early before opening and the place was empty...even after opening, which wasn't even at 7:30am, more like 7:45ish...only one other customer came in. The atmosphere is nice though, it has a cool, modern, slightly hipster vibe that makes the space feel welcoming. The menu is also straightforward and easy to understand, which we appreciated. As for the smoothies, I think the social media hype set our expectations a little too high. They're not bad at all, but they're definitely more on the healthy side rather than super sweet or ultra creamy like some videos make them seem. The texture felt more blended and natural instead of dessert-like. I ordered the Chocolate Thunda, which I'd rate about a 6.5/10. It had a strong almond butter flavor with a subtle bittersweet chocolate taste from the cacao nibs. Based on what I'd seen online, I expected something much more chocolatey and sweet, so it didn't quite match the hype for me. My wife ordered the Late Night Date, which she rated around a 7.5-8/10! She liked it but still expected more given how highly people raved about this place online. They are a little pricey so keep in mind when wanting to try all the smoothie flavors. If you'd like to taste all the smoothie flavors go with friends or family and share. Overall, the smoothies are healthy and decent, but for us the experience felt a bit overhyped compared to what we saw on Instagram. If you're nearby, it's worth trying once, but if you're coming from farther out (like the LA area or further), you might want to consider a closer smoothie spot first. I'll include pictures of their menu as of February 21st of 2026 and pictures of our smoothies. read more

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As an avid TikTok trend follower, I genuinely enjoy checking out the newest (and revived) hotspots around the area. So while in Santa Monica, I figured Main Squeeze would be the perfect quick smoothie stop. Unfortunately, what should've been a simple grab-and-go experience turned into a nearly 2-hour wait, all for a smoothie that was, at best, completely average. No smoothie is worth losing that much time over. Though going on a Saturday around 3pm may not have been the smartest idea, you would still expect a business this viral and popular to be staffed appropriately. Having only three employees behind the counter for a line stretching out the door felt completely inefficient. What made the experience even more frustrating was how slow the process actually was. It genuinely took around 7 minutes between smoothies being handed out, which gave everyone in line plenty of time to bond over how absurd the wait had become. At one point, customers were openly discussing ways the business could run more efficiently. The long line may look good for social media hype, but the experience itself felt disorganized and unnecessarily drawn out. I'd personally avoid unless you're prepared to sacrifice a large part of your day for a very average smoothie. read more

The smoothies very yummy. However not worth waiting 40-60 minutes in a room w no ac or in the sun.