The first stop in the Southern Leg of the RI Food Fights Sandwich Showdown brought us here. A small…read morespot in a massive strip mall, it's worth the effort to stop by. For a space that a realtor would describe as "cozy", they really make the most of it. Bright colored furniture and walls adorned with local art add light and an invitation to stick around a hang for a while. The woman at the counter was helpful in telling us what was part of the event and upgrade options. We chose to have the grilled cheese panini and the Fancy Italy. We found a seat at one of the tables and shortly after, our sandwiches were served. The sandwiches were well assembled and pressed to perfection, toasting the bread without sacrificing its soft interior and warming the ingredients through. The Fancy Italy had finely shaved prosciutto, goat cheese, spinach and fig spread. The ham was sliced so thinly it was easy to bite through and chew. The balance of salty and sweet between the ham and the fig was divine, with the tangy goat cheese rounding out the sandwich to create something delicious. The grilled cheese was pretty straightforward but nothing special. An assortment of cheese I couldn't particularly identify melted together to make a fairly standard grilled cheese. However, you could still tell that even with this simple sandwich, they press and serve with care This spot also offers a selection of smoothies, acai bowls and fresh pressed juices. Located in the Gate plaza right off post road, it's an easy place to pop in for a healthy, well balanced lunch while shopping in the area

In the sprawling banality of a North Kingstown strip mall, wedged between the consumer temples of…read moreKohl's and HomeGoods, lies an unexpected island of healthy culinary sincerity. T's Vault Smoothie & Juice Bar isn't trying to be a sandwich shop, even though it's taking part in the #RIFoodFights Sandwich Showdown this month, it's trying to be a healthy and delicious option while you shop. The aesthetic here speaks of practicality with a pulse - sunshine-yellow walls with a playful fruit logo that manages to avoid the saccharine trappings of most "health food" establishments. No sanctimonious preaching about detoxing your chakras. Just honest food in an honest space, aside from the wall sign providing the benefits of pitata, acai, and guarana. Their grilled cheese is a testament to the beauty of restraint. The bread - crisp outside giving way to cloud-like middle - delivers that textural contradiction that separates civilization from barbarism. A blend of cheddar and American cheese, melted to that precise moment, speaks to someone in the kitchen who knows about timing. It's buttery without apology. The prosciutto sandwich offers a more complex narrative - paper-thin ham playing against the yummy anarchy of fig spread, while goat cheese delivers that farmyard funk. The spinach is there for color, texture, and the lie we tell ourselves about balance. The ham quantity borders on acceptable, but in the grand equation of the sandwich, it works. You won't find pretentious mixologists crafting artisanal açaí potions here. No reclaimed wood harvested by bearded men in flannel. Just decent people making decent food with ingredients that don't require a glossary. This is a culinary middle path - neither fast food purgatory nor precious farm-to-table self-importance. It's the kind of place locals know you by name, where the person behind the counter might remember your order and actually mean it when they ask how you're doing. In a world of excess and Instagram theatrics, there's something warmly authentic about a place that just wants to make you a good sandwich. No bullshit. No pretense. Just care in simple things. And sometimes, between the big box stores and parking lot vastness of suburban RI, that's exactly the kind of unexpected grace we all need.

Absolutely love going here to get my yummy shakes and teas!! The owners are all amazing. I can't…read moretell you which is my favorite protein shake, cuz there is sooo many I love! They are all delicious! But the pumpkin can't be beat. I highly recommend stopping in and checking them out! Great people, doing great things for the community and super friendly

Super friendly and wonderful healthy shakes. I didn't think they would be so enjoyable! The teas…read moreand protein bites are just as good as the shakes. All will leave you comfortably full. If you're looking for a healthy meal alternative, or just something different I would highly recommend stopping in.

I loved this place. Our group had a vegetarian in it, and also someone who was lactose intolerant…read moreand gluten intolerant - and the ENTIRE menu catered to them. There were tons of vegan and vegetarian (all veggie) options. We got the green goddess smoothie with spirulina, lemonade, the Himalayan Bowl, and the Soulful Bowl - the bowls had wild rice, almonds, lettuce, sweet potato and other ingredients. They were super tasty. It was great place to sit and eat healthy, friendly staff, and with good music too (bonus deal).

simple fresh super nice staff. I don't like smoothies except here. the salads and scrambles are…read morealso great and the staff are exceptionally careful and clean. lots of vegan options too.

I am in heaven after discovering Chocoloco in the URI Emporium. I devoured a raspberry jam filled…read moresweet crepe, and it was bursting with flavor. There are savory crepes, sweet crepes, waffles, and acai bowls, and organic cold pressed juices at this new rather eclectic establishment, and the combinations of ingredients are exciting. The Cheesecake Pouch is a sweet crepe filled with cheesecake and the Chocoloco Fettucini is filled with three types of chocolate. Both are calling my name for later on this week. The owner just opened this business a month ago, and I hope that his business is successful because I absolutely love crepes, and his batter recipe is delicious.

Really delicious crepes, cute shop and great service! Can't wait to go back. Highly recommend!read more

During our most recent trip to Newport, I kept seeing one of their cart stands at one of the…read moreshopping plazas off Americas Cup Ave, but never when someone was there. Later during the trip, I looked it up online and saw they had a brick and mortar store in Middletown. Before we drove back home to Jersey, we stopped at The Power of Juice in MIddletown and bought some juices and a bag of 'Not Your Mama's Bars' for the road. Pricey but very good! If I was staying in the area for a longer duration and buying groceries, I would pick up another bag of those 'Not Your Mama's Bars'. They are very dense but packed with good ingredients that keep you full and energized. The juices were good, but the real star were those bars IMO.

Craving a refreshing juice and didn't have time to swing home to make my own so I found this gem on…read moreAquidneck Avenue. Great selections of both juices and some healthy treats to calm a grumbling stomach. 8 or 16 oz juices available to satisfy the thirst. Very friendly and professional. Inquired about the juices and were very helpful for my particular tastes with great recommendations. Clean and spacious location to grab what you desire and quickly get back on your way. They do take back their bottles to reuse and give points should you choose to do so. Will definitely be back!

We discovered this little dive after spending a few hours at the beach. My kids love sushi and…read morepoke bowls. I have one kid that prefers non-seafood so they have a grilled chicken option for a protein along with avocado and egg so it was perfect for everyone to create their own bowls. We are on beach vacation time, so we hit it at a down time of 3 pm which was perfect. My husband and youngest was able to play cornhole right outside back door. The bubble teas were a hit and we really enjoyed the healthy lunch/dinner and vibe.

The bowls are large and colorful, but I was very disappointed by how very little fish I was given,…read moreespecially when I had to pay extra for salmon. The total amount of fish I had in my bowl equated to 1 piece of salmon sashimi that got pulled into thin pieces, looking like scraps.

I ended up getting the Queen B smoothie I have never had…read morepeanut butter in a smoothie until today YUMMMMMMM Tyler recommended this one thanks so much for the best service.

I had a really bizarre and disappointing interaction with one of the workers at this place that was…read moretotally uncalled for. Even now, I still don't understand what prompted their rude and unprofessional behavior because it was unprovoked on my part. The food may be good, but it's not good enough to be mistreated by the staff over it. I will take my business elsewhere.

Please!!!!! Be aware if your children have any type of allergies before coming here!! I first want…read moresay the staff was very kind this isn't against them, but my son is seven. We were there this past weekend he got a strawberry mango vanilla smoothie. We asked if there were any nuts in it. They said no as soon as we left and walked out to our car, my son started having an allergic reaction severely. I don't know if they didn't rinse the containers and it was cross-contamination but they need to do better. My baby ended up going to the hospital via ambulance & needed an EpiPen & breathing treatments, needless to say we spent our holiday in the hospital for hours. This is not OK. They need to have a whole separate station for allergies free container containers that you make smoothies in this could've been very badly for my son who is only seven. And no one asked us as soon as we walked in there. If there was a nut allergy my son actually asked the staff if there was nuts in his shake please do better. This is not OK and cannot happen again.

This is my go-to spot for healthy fast meal. The owners and staff are absolutely wonderful…read more Cheerful and upbeat, this place is the perfect way to start my day. The shakes are delicious and taste exactly like what they say. The teas are also fantastic and staff is very willing to give suggestions based on personal preferences.