My husband loves Smoothie King and he always orders the same thing, Island Impact. He loves…read moreSmoothie King because he likes that it's blended well, smooth with no fruit or icy chunks. He is a tough critic when we go to other smoothie places. I don't usually opt into getting a smoothie myself because of my strawberry allergy. Most of their smoothies have strawberry in them. This location in Newington, went above and beyond. The staff were able to swap out the strawberries for another fruit! They were so kind and helpful. I got the Pineapple Surf, replacing the strawberries for raspberries! I don't know if all Smoothie King locations would make this accommodation and if you are highly allergic to something, take precaution for chances or cross contamination. It was just nice to enjoy a smoothie! We return to this location often because we are always in the area. Last time, I learned they had a special menu that the shop put together. The smoothies were dessert themed and I got Blueberry Cobbler--which didn't have any strawberry. This Smoothie King's service is always fast, never too busy even in summer, the shop is cool, and very clean. Without a doubt, we will be back soon since we are always in the area. It's been a must this summer.

I ordered online and when I arrived I went to pick up area- my order was not made. There was one…read moreperson taking orders in the store and 6 people waiting. Then she finally made my smoothie. Upon watching her, it did not look like fresh fruit in the drink. I saw the food they offered and it was processed that they put in the microwave- nothing I would eat. When I got my smoothie, she never said thank you . I won't go back there.

I noticed a new place I didn't see before. So just thought of giving them a shot. I went with the…read moreOG bowl. It was really good. Granola and coconut flakes gave a nice crunch to the bowl. Blue berry, strawberry and banana on top of the bowl was nice combination. Acai base was also very enjoyable as well. This is a vegan place. The place has three tables and around 14 counter seats.

I enjoyed my açaí bowl! It was very fresh and sweet. The only downside to my experience was the…read morecustomer service. The cashier was not very kind and rolled her eyes when I asked her to repeat herself (I couldn't hear through the mask and plexiglass). I work in customer service, so I always make it a point to be VERY kind to the workers--especially women, who are taught to be apologetic! However, it was a challenge when she also told me they weren't making milkshakes that day. She said, "No. We're not doing those," and proceeded to roll her eyes again. It's not about what you say--it's about HOW you say it. Additionally, the service took a long time. I felt really bad for the cashier because she was the only one working, which meant my order took about 20 minutes to make. She was balancing two other transactions as well... I remained patient but left feeling a little disrespected. I completely understand the pain & stress of being in customer service, but you shouldn't take it out on others. Maybe she was just having a bad day, but I was hurt by her demeanor (I felt like I had to apologize just for being there). Anyways, the bowl was yummy and filling, so it boosted my mood immediately. I got the U-N-I-T-Y bowl and ate it outside. Very refreshing! I also got a banana smoothie. It was pretty bland, but luckily I was full from the açaí bowl. I would come here again. Now that I know the vibe, it's no big deal!

I enjoy Blender Bar as I've been at their other location in Cheshire. This new spot is a much…read morelarger and open space, more seating, and modern. It was very busy when we visited and was tough to grab a table. My mom and I got drinks and lunch that we split. We ordered from the Buddha Bowl and the Street Corn Quesadilla. We asked for an extra plate and they already split the quesadilla for us. I got an iced blueberry matcha that tasted very good. My mom's chai was supposed to have blueberry too, but the tea was still fantastic without it. I liked the Buddha Bowl, but I think it needed a simple dressing or a splash of lemon juice for flavor. The Street Corn Quesadilla was amazing and wish it was on their menu all the time. I like coming to Blender Bar--especially this new location--but the prices are very steep. It's a treat for me.

What an awesome place. Location was awesome nice new plaza with some great stores around it…read more Strawberry salad was incredible!!! Sadly the coffee break smoothie was overpowered with banana and no coffee taste but I will go back for sure. I don't live close, about 40 minutes but it's worth it. Also tried the oat and chocolate PB bar, had to get a container to take home.

"She's like sweet water runnin' Baby, won't you come and…read moreGive a dyin' man a drink?" (Straight Lines) Sweetwater Salad Bar made a bad experience "good" today when they pivoted and made a great customer service decision. They have a deep menu with all sorts of customizable Smoothies, three kinds of toasts, and Wraps. We went for lunch today and decided on a "to go" order of their Avocado Toast. We paid our $5.84 and waited for the order to be assembled. After a few minutes, a manager approached us to say they couldn't make the avocado toast because they had run out of bread. Now... since you can't really make an Avocado Toast, Peanut Butter Banana Toast, or Hummus Toast without toast, and you can't really make toast without bread, we understood why they couldn't give us the order we had already paid for. But they made things right by offering us something else, so we opted for a chicken quesadilla which we received for no additional charge. The quesadilla was good with a nice mix of chicken and cheese. IMPROVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES Obviously, inventory management comes to mind, and if they run out of bread, that information should be conveyed to the entire staff so everyone is on the same page about what is and is not available, what can and cannot be made, and what should and should not be paid for.

First time coming here and I was first overwhelmed with all the smoothie options!…read more I ended up going with OMG- Mango, pineapple, banana, Passion fruit juice and agave. It was summer in a cup. It was so good and refreshing on a hot day. For the half wrap I got chicken, lettuce, chickpeas, garlic Parmesan sauce on a tomato basil wrap. There was parking right in front and the girls working there were super friendly

open late I came in at 11:52pm and they were very welcoming and nice. made me two smoothies with…read morefresh fruits. music is vibey and the decorations are very coo!

I ordered the berrylicious smoothie and it did not disappoint. Fresh ingredients and it was made to…read moreorder. Also, it was very reasonably priced. Try this spot if you're in search of a GOOD smoothie!

Thanks to the Elite Experience, I had the chance to try a refreshing almond Joy smoothie and was…read morerecommended by the welcoming staff along with so many to choose from. I wanted something in the line w coconut and bananas. none of their smoothies contain added sweeteners which is a plus. The one I chose was the almond joy with almond milk base w creamy banana, peanut butter, chocolate chips, almonds I, coconut, honey and so yummy tasting. The ambiance and extensive menu make this spot a must-visit again and try a few more favorites. The prices are very reasonable and learned they also have a Glastonbury location and Avon that have been around awhile. So glad I had the chance to check out @liquidnirvana. Thanks, @YelpConnecticut!

This unfortunately is one of my worst experiences that I've had in quite a while because of poor…read morecustomer service and and more. The visits started out pretty good as we were a group of 12 coming into their establishment to start their day and we were their first clients. To walk in we expressed that we understood that only one person was working and that the timing may be a little bit slower due to the fact that she was the only one there. We put our orders in and slowly started seeing other clients of theirs come in the door and place orders. We could tell that some may have been online but let's remember that we walked in as they were opening. We waited an hour and 35 minutes to get paninis and smoothies and started noticing the people that had come in behind us and online orders were getting their food before us. We went to the front counter to ask, "Why are people getting their orders before us?" and we expressed that it was because they placed their orders online and that online orders had their own process. We were unable to accept this as we were their first clients of the day. We waited an hour and a half and people behind us and all non-orders were receiving their food before us. This was not just about the customer service and speed at which we received our order. We ordered a banana and peanut butter panini and two apple and cheese paninis, of which the bread was dry. There were barely any ingredients on the sandwich and it just did not taste good at all. This may be my first time saying I do not recommend a restaurant but this time I must say it. I can say the establishment was clean. It's an open kitchen where you can see the restaurant. They had games for kids to play and the ingredients seem to be fresh. I just spoke with the owner and got a better understanding of what happened. While I won't adjust what was said I will say the due to the fresh ingredients, situational challenges and promptness of reply of the owner, I will adjust my review as to not hurt this local small business. The owner was courteous, understanding and apologetic. She gave a detailed answer as to what happened and how they plan to improve.

I've been grabbing lunch from Juiced Up for a while. I love that they're relatively affordable,…read moreaccessible, and everything is so good and fresh. The vibes are always right from the staff and they're pretty conversational if they have the time. They have a counter towards the window if you can't resist a bite before you head out, but they're pretty much take out. Parking is tough so it's right on Asylum but people tend to just double park and run in. I really like their grilled salmon stir-fry! As a heads up, there's no rice but the broccoli and cauliflower are sautéed well in a sauce that tastes like Cole slaw. The salmon is crispy without the dryness and perfectly seasoned. The rainforest smoothie is a little taste of the tropics with mango, pineapple, and watermelon. The large is more than enough.

In my search of improved health, I stopped here on my break…read more I walked in and I was instantly greeted by 3 friendly people behind the counter. Having never visited, they provided recommendations and samples. I decided to make a banana, cucumber, pineapple, mango, and spirulina juice. It was a short wait but still worth it! The juice was phenomenal! Fruity, acidic, and in a shade of green that makes people question if you're an alien. Overall, a highly underrated place! Great juice, greater staff, and definitely an enjoyable experience!

I was super happy to see that the Mango Monsoon was on the menu! It's my favorite way to start off…read morethe day. Aside from that, this is a newer Tropical Smoothie Cafe, pretty decent space inside, and it was clean! Staff was friendly and recommended I try their Pesto Flatbread which was good. Will definitely be back!