I came here with my boyfriend and his mother and we were looking for something healthy and…read moredelicious and looked at food in the area and this one immediately caught my eye! It is in a very busy shopping center but you can find parking all around. When you enter inside the establishment you are greeted immediately by staff and it was certainly bustling. They are very patient when you are deciding on what you want and even explained the flavors for each entree. It was very easy to order. Lots of seating inside and outside and once we found a seat it was quite clean. The food itself was portioned perfectly and the flavors were very prominent. I ordered sweet potato noodles, rice, bbq chicken and sweet potatoes and topped it with green sauce. Everything was delicious that I almost licked my plate clean. I don't live in the area but next time I come to visit my mother in law I'll be sure to come by again.

Great option Great food…read moreEverything was super tasty and don't pass on the peanut butter cookies in the fridge. Friendly staff and everything was super fresh. Love that you can sit outside too

The concept is there but I went in to order something "clean" and gluten free. Happy to see gluten…read morefree chicken on the menu but there wasn't any gluten free wrap, bread or bun. No problem, was going to order a bowl instead but none of the sauces indicated gluten free so I asked. The staff was willing to help and even made a phone call into someone but never got an answer. I ended up not getting anything because I didn't want to risk it. None of this is a complaint just constructive feedback on availability- if you have gluten free chicken in a wrap, you might want to have the wrap be gluten free too. (Even the worker was like yeahhh I wondered the same thing!) With that said, if you don't have any dietary restrictions, it does seem very convenient with their grab and go meals!

The slogan is "meals made with love." But everything is a bit antiseptic to me. The dining room is…read moreclean and neat, and the staff is incredibly helpful and friendly. There's a large window that lets the light pour in. I felt the Mac n Cheese wasn't gooey enough. The flatbread on the BBQ Chicken was excellent, and so was the flavor of the chicken. The Berry shake was good. The music was lovely, but not too loud. There is plenty of gree parking.

MAD Smoothies is great! Its location is very close to Crunch Fitness on route 64 east. I've only…read morebeen in once before to meet a girl. She had a peanut butter protein smoothie that was delicious. I usually just make my own smoothies at home. A few days ago I finally ran out of creatine, and Amazon taking awhile to deliver. The last two days I've gotten an acai berry smoothie with a scoop of protein and creatine from MAD Smoothies. It is DELICIOUS! The owners are a very strong and fit husband and wife team I've seen at Crunch numerous times. Mike is social, interesting, and cool. He has talked with me numerous times prior to me ever going into his smoothie shop. They sell many types of health and fitness supplements. He took time to show me his favorites and top sellers and explained each one. All the employees are friendly and courteous. Bravo, Well Done! A++

Love this spot! We just keep returning even if we are working out in Parrish, so please please…read morenever leave!

I just had the best smoothie of my life! The handsome and lovely gentleman behind the counter…read morerecommended that we try their specialty wraps, so my husband and I devoured their famous Thai chicken wrap and their Caeser chicken wrap... they are so delicious! The dressings on each were extremely unique and flavorful! We finished our lunch with a cafe latte and the banana power muffins that they keep selling out of. Great place, nice people, delicious, healthy food and we will definitely be making it a weekly lunch date at The Healthy Hive!

Pura Vida Miami is a fairly new addition to Sarasota.. if you're curious what the hip, good…read morelooking, popular, influencer crowd... young people with suspiciously nice cars are doing, this is probably a good place to start. Pura Vida is essentially a lifestyle brand disguised as a cafe, where the food, the people and the surroundings are all perfectly positioned for Instagram. The menu reads like it was assembled by someone who spent six months in Tulum and came home determined to put avocado, matcha and coconut on everything. You'll find food bowls, smoothies, wellness shots, salads, wraps and all sorts of things designed to make you feel like you're making excellent decisions while simultaneously spending a pretty penny on lunch. The Sarasota location feels a little older and more sedate than its Miami counterparts, but I really enjoyed the ambience ... ( maybe a little less hipster cuz it's not in Miami? ) I've been to the Pura Vidas in Miami before, so I'm curious to see how the Sarasota location compares. I'll definitely be revisiting the Miami locations and reporting back on those too. As for what I actually ate? I paid a pretty penny for the peanut butter ball ( pictured ) but I'll have to admit... it was worth every penny !

I was so excited to learn that Pura Vida Miami was opening in my side of town after frequenting the…read moreone in UTC, the first one in the area. I love this Miami-based chain which delivers fresh and innovative combinations of flavors in a serene and trendy setting. On my particular visit, I walked in and ordered at the terminal with Seba(stian), who is most friendly and helpful. I ordered a salmon bowl which was cooked and assembled to perfection. The salmon was expertly prepared an be components of the bowl were fresh and tasty. I enjoyed the dressing, it harmonized the ingredients of the bowl well. also indulged in an iced Matcha latte made with almond milk which was quite nice and refreshing. I enjoyed the ambiance of the newly-opened restaurant with its crispy white washed interior and airy vibes. I found a nice table with a booth adjacent and sat there while I waited a short amount of time for my food to come out. There were several staff members employed as food runners, and one of them, Ale, I recognized from the UTC location and it was nice to see and chat with him. There is a water spicket station towards the back of the restaurant with both room-temperature and chilled water that you are able to use and refill your cups at any time. The bathroom was clean and well designed in addition to being well stocked. There is a grab and go refrigerator for picking up sustaining and nourishing drinks and snacks, and merchandise for purchase near the front of the store. Parking can be found right adjacent to the storefront s well in the general Landings parking lot. Download the app for online ordering as well as the PV rewards program for special offers! I can't wait to return again and again!

Toasted Mango Cafe is the kind of restaurant that has quietly earned its status of good food and…read moreconsistent hospitality over the years, becoming part of the fabric of Sarasota ever since Kim Duffy and Sandi Wagner -- best friends turned business partners -- opened the doors of their first location on North Tamiami Trail in 2011. Although they have since moved that location (as well as adding new locations). And in doing so, they have only continued to build on their original mission: providing homemade food, generous portions, fair prices, and the kind of warmth that makes you feel like a regular on your very first visit. https://lisaefreedman.com/toasted-mango-cafe-sarasotas-beloved-breakfast-institution-gets-a-fresh-start/

Food, service and ambiance all amazing. Always pleased when we eat here. People are a pleasure and…read morefood is so delicious. We had at the table omelet, two mango specials and unwrap wrap. They are so accommodating with making changes to your taste and don't charge extra.

Purple Bol was the perfect spot to grab some acai bowls while in the area. I ordered 2 build your…read moreown "bols" which come with a good amount of toppings to choose from. I asked for some toppings on the side and the serving was generous. The acai itself was great and their granola was one of my favorite add ons. The lady helping us was kind and patient. The inside of the shop was beautifully decorated with ample seating. Highly recommend!

Love when açaí bowl places have different sizing options. Not the best one I've ever had, but…read moredefinitely not the worst. Peanut butter didn't feel as thick as I've had at other places, açaí base had some mix ins that didn't feel like they mixed well. Toppings were fine and the bowl itself was very filling!

So, normally this place is great. The staff there is friendly and the service is accurate and fast…read more In fact, we just went last night. However, this afternoon was a different story. I placed my order online and went to pick up my smoothie. I went in and it wasn't ready. I waited ten more minutes and went back inside. It still wasn't ready. Two of the guys were chit-chatting and the two girls were cleaning up. I asked one if she knew where my drink was. She looked at the order on my phone, and said, "Oh yeah, someone took yours by accident. I will make it now." ...and this is one of those places that ask for gratuity at checkout which I fell for. So, why didn't someone start re-making my order as soon as they knew someone else had taken mine? Perhaps, communication behind the counter could have taken place, instead of chit-chatting amongst the guys.

Been meaning to review for a while, this is my go to spot for an after the gym treat on Sundays…read more It's right across the street from where I work out and super convenient. Molly and Caris are a blast! My conversations with them keep me coming back as much as the delicious smoothies do!