I come here often with my gym partner to get smoothies after a workout, can't really speak on their…read morefood, but their smoothies are great, sometimes they make them perfect, on occasion it's too thick like too much ice was added, but they're normally pretty quick unless their drive-thru is slammed. Sometimes the service isn't the friendliest then other times they're over the top, but it still gets 4 stars for the numerous amount of time I've got a perfect smoothie! Detox island greens with blueberries is the way to go by the way!

So I personally didn't experience anything bad attitude-wise--the staff was polite--but like others…read morehave mentioned, it takes a long time for them to make your order. Even when you place your order online several minutes in advance, there's still a long wait. I had just ordered a Peanut Paradise smoothie, and it still wasn't ready 15 minutes after I arrived. As a former Tropical Smoothie employee, I know how things should run, and the service when it comes to preparing food and smoothies really needs to improve. I'm not sure what their hiring situation is, but it did look like they had enough staff working to get things done efficiently. Anyways, here's a picture of the menu and my smoothie.

The size of the acai bowl was huge, the seem to specialize in all things healthy and Herbalife…read moreproducts. i found them on google and gave them a try. Service was quick and friendly. The ambiance is clean and nice. You can sit in and take it to go. Parking is easy.

We stopped in to try the açaí bowl. They also offer smoothies and teas. The services were great the…read moresetup in the shop was nice and photo ready for a cute snap and upload to your IG. We ordered the Azteca and the OG. For a seasoned açaí eater I was not impressed with the bowl.

The smell when you come in is as sweet as when you open up that fresh bag of coffee beans, and you…read moreinhale a long whiff of it, wanting to enjoy it forever. That would describe the atmosphere at Pour! There are little cafe type tables to sit alone or with others, sipping on hot coffee, and there are windows so you can look out at downtown and there is mellow music playing in the background, maybe a live musician on his/her guitar, piano, etc on certain nights as well as even wine tastings! Be sure to sample the homemade selection of baked goods as well Pour is a beautiful purple and gold themed place to just think, relax and people watch.

This place is a hidden gem. I brought my kids here to try a hot chocolate on a cold day. They loved…read moretheir drink (and the extra chocolate sauce William put in there for them), so this place is kid-approved. I'm not a coffee fan (which drives my wife crazy) but do like green tea...but that's the extent of my hot drink knowledge. I learned more in the 10 minutes I spent there from William than I ever knew before. William knew how tea was made American-style, as well as Japanese and British versions. I opted for a chai (with almond milk) and it was delicious. Now I'm a fan of chai tea! William was knowledgeable, friendly, and offered incredible service. They seem very community-focused, with date night and social events all throughout the week. I'm a big fan of supporting local business and plan on continuing to support this one! (and that was the sound of my kids cheering because that means more hot chocolate for them!) Thanks for the service, William, this place rocks!

Great place to stop in near Bailey Park whether you're looking for coffee, a cold drink, or a…read moresnack! That includes snacks for those who are gluten sensitive, as I think most, if not all, their treats are free of it. I like to come in here and work when I am spending my day in Winston and in need of a place to park myself for some computer work. If you're lucky, you can find free street parking along the park, though at peak times, that is unlikely. There are paid decks nearby, as well as random alleys and spots that you can slide into. In any case, you won't be a far walk from here. Service is always fast and friendly, and the vibe is relaxed. Seating for anything from a small meetup with friends to solo work, or just peaceful relaxation.

DeBeen is located across from merschel park. It has a selection of tea, coffee, pastries, and…read moregelato. Service is fast. This is a great place to work. It's relatively quiet and dog friendly.

Lately I've been wanting nothing but fruit bowls, açaí bowls, yogurt bowls and so on... well a…read morefriend of mine suggested we try this new food truck that makes açaí bowls and all kinds of tropical goodies! We were able to find their location based on their fb and instagram account. Thanks to her now im addicted! very good pick! We loved it. The staff was super friendly, very welcoming to say the least! Beautiful presentation! The acai base is very flavorful with just enough sweetness! The toppings/fruit were super fresh. We didn't get to try the other stuff but I can't go back to try their smoothies and fruit bowls. Please go follow @paradise_bowlsws on IG to find where they're next spot will be and get your bowl!

From the owner: We offer fresh and delicious treats! A healthy and satisfying alternative for breakfast or lunch…read more Our bowls are like a taste of Paradise, never disappointing.

This is my favorite kombucha I've had in Charlotte! I added the location in Winston Salem since…read morethat's where it's brewed, but Charlotte is their second location. They don't have a physical storefront, but you can find them in breweries, restaurants, stores, and events all over the city. They did an awesome job pivoting during Covid-19 and are now offering contact free home delivery of their cases. A case of 12 is $40 and it's usually delivered to your doorstep in 1-2 days. I always have kombucha in my fridge now thanks to this. Right now their seasonal flavors are peach basil and strawberry. Both are delicious. You can get a seasonal case with 6 of each. I typically get a variety case which comes with 2 of each of their standard flavors. My favorite flavor is Mojito. I also love Jasmine Lavender, Hibiscus, and Blueberry Chamomile. Let's be honest, you really can't go wrong. We don't drink alcohol often, so having kombucha is a great alternative. If you haven't already, you should definitely order some kombucha from them!

Popped into Whole Foods Market to pick up some lunch. They have a wide variety of food bar…read moreofferings. I chose to get two slices of pizza. The pizza was tasty, but could have been a little hotter.

When you feel like spending a Whole Paycheck, this is the place to go. But I do like indulging here…read moreevery once in a while! I love the samples on the weekend, and they do have some great wine selection, as well as more budget friendly options (hello Three Wishes!) WF also has my all time favorite pasta salad - smoked mozzarella penne. I would bathe in that stuff! Broccoli bacon crunch is great as well. I have gotten Too Good To Go bakery and prepared foods bags from this location. The bakery bag was amazing - two half loaes of rye and sourdough, vegan croissants, blueberry muffins, and a bag of 12 mini rolls. The prepared food is tougher to come by but the couple times we've snagged it, it's been pretty good - I even once got my favorite pasta salad, plus ham and cheese from the deli, the thai noodle salad. Only downside is they sure do like to offload the coleslaw which isn't my favorite. Service is always fast and friendly, short lines when you don't feel like self-checkout. @azfitfoodfun