Looking for halo halo in Columbus, I found Bambu. It is close to me which is exciting…read more When you walk in the space it has a not pleasant smell. It was a bit off putting but I stuck around and ordered the halo halo. They have their speciality drinks with photos and descriptions along the wall. Those were helpful as their website was unreadable with what was in each dessert. The halo halo was delightful. It has a lot of flavor and some different things in it that have not been in other versions at other restaurants. It is a bit pricey but is larger than expected, which was nice and much more worth the money. I will go back and try some of the other desserts. They do have seating inside, but I got mine to go.

Pros: Good location (next to UPS Store) and easy parking…read moreFriendly staff lots of seating Many options - Che (dessert drinks), milk/fruit teas, smoothies, coffees Also a few desserts like macarons, ice cream mochi, and waffles Prices are reasonable Cons: The space, though light and airy, could use some elements like plants to make it more homey The desserts weren't prominently displayed, except for some in the small chest freezer that I didn't see them There are 2 other boba drink shops in the same shopping center, so they need to highlight their uniqueness (e.g. Che drinks) Pro tip: Take some time to look at the menu - there are so many options! I enjoyed the Bambu Favorite which gave me lots of different textures and flavors to consume - chewy, crunchy

This smoothie spot definitely passes the vibe check! The staff is super friendly, and the location…read moreis very clean and organized! I really enjoy the huge variety of options to customize a smoothie bowl. I can't wait to come back and make a different combination. I also really appreciate that the staff addressed me by my first name it made the experience feel more personal and like I actually want to come back because they cared. Definitely will be a repeat customer!

Went into ever bowl for the first time and it's great going to a place where the staff is excited…read moreabout the products. Interacted with Mason who was the owner is passionate about his brand and I tried a product and it knocked myself so you can taste the granola in the product. I will definitely be back. Location is very clean has a trendy style and great music in the location you should check it out a great place to go for a casual sit-in or a dining experience plenty of parking. Good Wi-Fi and an approachable environment.

Every time I go to Aligned Nutrition the staff is always super friendly and helpful answering all…read moremy questions. Every shake and tea I've had is delicious! I especially love the Black Mamba tea and honestly don't even need coffee when I have one. It totally gives me the good energy and no jitters. I highly recommend trying for yourself!

Very confusing. Couldn't find until I realized it was branded under "cha sha" which is more of a…read moremiddle eastern tea room rather than a smoothie bar. I don't have a comment about the food but rather the name/food type. I was looking for a protein shake. I left

Traveling for work is tough. Long days turn into late nights, and eating healthy often falls by the…read morewayside. That's why I was excited to discover Portia's Cafe, a spot dedicated to fresh, nutritious ingredients. Their menu is vegan, gluten-free, GMO-free, and organic, using local produce whenever possible. After a marathon day at the office, I ordered delivery straight to my hotel room. While Portia's leans toward lunch with its quesadillas, salads, and wraps, good food is good food any time of day. I went with the Notuna Salad and Red Lentil Soup--a classic combo that absolutely hit the spot. The notuna (made from mashed, seasoned chickpeas, I believe) was flavorful, especially with the creamy cashew dressing over fresh greens and shredded carrots. The red lentil soup added a comforting heft to the light salad. I couldn't resist finishing with an apple almond cookie for a sweet ending. Portia's got me through my work night. I'll definitely be back on future trips to Columbus.

Portia's is one of my favorite places to eat. The food is so fresh and delicious, and it's healthy…read moreto boot. The restaurant has a feel like you are at someone's house, and it is so casual and welcoming. The staff here are so friendly. I don't think it is possible to come here and have a bad experience or bad entree.

Horrible with how long it takes them to complete an order. It said my order was finally ready after…read more35 minutes and I get here and they haven't even started.

From the owner: Nekter Juice Bar Columbus is the pioneer of the modern juice bar experience with a delicious menu…read moreof fresh juices, Superfood smoothies, acai bowls, and healthy snacks that is 100 percent, freshly made, clean, nutrient-rich and can be customized based on individual diet or lifestyle preferences, such as vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and low-sugar. With an unwavering commitment to ingredient transparency, authenticity and innovation, Nekter Juice Bar is rooted in the philosophy that "healthy" can taste great, be easily accessible, and be affordable too. Come see why we are the top-rated juice places, smoothie shops, and have the best acai bowls in Columbus!

Never been into a tropical smoothie before when I did go in it was pretty busy, but they got…read morethrough everyone in really great timing! The workers work really hard to ensure everything is up to quality control. I got a smoothie and they were able to add and take away things from the smoothie, which was really nice. I love when you can customize something that you're buying. Parking was not an issue and it's easy to tap to pay.

CAUTION: May cause brain freeze…read more What a wonderful surprise. I received a coupon for a free smoothie and decided to try it out. I was not familiar with this chain and for future reference there appears to be another closer store to me as well. I downloaded the app and trying to order with the activated coupon code was not easy so just ran in. I ordered the Açaí Smoothie and service was pretty quick for 12:30pm lunch rush. Inside was smaller with a few tables and some bar stools. The smoothie was delicious. I will definitely be back and next time I am going to try a peanut butter smoothie or a sandwich.

Very polite staff! The smoothie and fruit bowl were delicious and refreshing! I loved the variety…read moreof juices and they do 50% off on juices that will expire soon. Definitely recommend visiting.

People who have nut allergies, please be careful here!!!!! Fortunately, the staff are very…read moreknowledgeable about allergens and I can at least have their juices and avocado toast here.

This was one of the first businesses I frequented when I got to Columbus in 2019. I am happy that…read morethey survived pandemic times and seem to be thriving. They were as busy as ever on a recent visit. All the blenders were firing away making smoothies. My favorite is the Protein Packer smoothie and it is just as delicious as when I first tried it. They also have acai bowls, wrap sandwiches and fresh juices. I have never tried any of those because I get the same thing every time :)

It pains me to give this rating as I'm usually a big Pulp fan. However, based on this trip alone, I…read morewould have given them a one star, but based on history, I bumped it up to two. When I first came in, they immediately asked "what do you want" and walked away as soon as I finished talking. I didn't get an option for a receipt or anything. They were very snippy, but I was willing to excuse it because maybe they were busy with mobile orders or something. I used to work in food service so I understand! Then our drinks came out, and one was the incorrect size. I brushed this off until I got home, and we realized it was the wrong drink. The only reason I took it is because the employee handed it directly to me as she said the correct name of the drink. It also tasted very watered down, and the other smoothie we got tasted similar. We got two wraps: the turkey avocado wrap and the chicken caesar. Both were massively overloaded with their respective sauces (mayo and caesar dressing) and weren't too enjoyable. Hopefully will be better next time, if we are brave enough to return.

YUM!!! My new favorite spot to hit for a quick lunch! More than fair prices and so many yummy…read moreflavors. I love these shakes! I'd recommend to anyone! The first one I got was pecan caramel banana yum yum yum and I was stuffed all day!

DELICIOUS, HEALTHY, NUTRITIOUS, LOW CALORIE SHAKES. Did I mention they're delicious?…read more UA Nutrition is in the back corner of Upper Arlington's Tremont Center - the same shopping center as Chef-O-Nette, Huffman's Market and Old Bag Of Nails. The owner, Marissa, is very personable and very knowledgeable about her products, which are all healthy, filling, and delicious. Did I mention they're delicious? I had a Dulce De Leche chocolate shake. It was freaking delicious, and less than 300 calories. It had lots of protein powder in it, so it filled me up, too. I asked my wife if she was proud of me for being so good and making a healthy choice (i.e. eating a big, delicious milkshake). Yea, you can imagine her response... UA Nutrition is awesome. Highly recommended.

I am team coffee all the way. I very rarely drink tea. I have been craving mango everything this…read morehot summer, and the pictures of the various iced mango milk tea drinks drew me in. Somehow I left with a non-mango drink, but it was a game time decision to try the weekly special - taro coconut twist. I wasn't sure at first, but it grew on me. Very cold, mild nutty flavor of taro, sweet and icy. Staff was polite and efficient. Shop is clean and quiet. Maybe too quiet? I think some music would liven it up. Enjoyed my little afternoon outing. Will definitely come again.

I was in the shopping center for something else and decided to get "dessert". I found the…read morerestaurant to be clean and organized. I ordered the Taro coconut drink. It was good and refreshing! Parking was plentiful and the service was wonderful! The cost was appropriate for other bubble tea places.