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    Turning Natural

    4.3 (143 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Vachula J.

    I went with the spinach strawberry salad and it was so refreshing. The mix of sweet strawberries, tangy goat cheese, and crunchy walnuts was perfect. They used a light balsamic glaze that brought everything together. You could tell the ingredients were fresh and well-balanced. It's not often I finish a salad and feel full but this one did the trick. The service was really friendly and our server even recommended a good tea to go with it. The ambiance was calm and cozy, great for catching up with a friend.

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    Porsche T.

    Turning Natural is my favorite Vegan spot in the DMV. Side Bar; I'm disappointed that the Forestville location continues to close . Anyway, I started eating at Turning Natural off MLK (Anacostia ) area many years ago. I love the Bob Marley's smoothie and the black bean burger is as soon as you walk in, a sense of peace comes over you, the conversation is pleasant and the decoration is Black and Urban and uplifting . I'm not a vegan but I would choose Turning Natural, Daily !!!

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    Joshelyn ..

    On my walk for pizza from another local spot, I told my colleague I needed something green and healthy, and she brought me here. Natural and healthy is an understatement. The service was ok, however, it's COVID, so I'm not tripping. Customer service was good so I can say that. The place was clean, loved the decor, and the area is full of life and culture. Nothing but good energy. I got the Happy Hemp that had some greens in it (no pun intended), very hearty yet light, which is what I needed. My colleague and I both got the Flu Shot which was much needed since I had been traveling up and down the east coast. STRONG! Like a vaxx in a cup LOL! Put some hair on your chest! Can't possibly get sick with taking something that powerful! Yet it was a good kind of strong and powerful. I am pleased with this place. Will be back when I visit DC again.

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    Katherine L.

    This is a great find out in SE DC, but it's menu is limited. If you just want a smoothie or pre-made juice, you are in luck. That is fine, as you have many options. They have a great pre-made choice of juices, and the menu for smoothies is extensive. There are no extras though - no different non-dairy milks or additional boosters. They have açaí and pitaya bowls, which is nice, and you can add toppings. There are also some vegetable patties and pastries, as well as pre-made cake slices in plastic containers from another local vegan company. There is pre-made parfait like desserts and fruit bowls. So there are some choices in the display case, but it's really not that enticing for me. If there are waffles, I could see the waffle maker, but there was no sign indicating they were serving any waffles on a Saturday morning. The fruit they use is frozen, including bananas, which makes for a good consistency for smoothies, but seeing it come out of the freezer in pre-packaged plastic was also not that enticing for me. They do have paper straws though, so that's nice and cool. Considering the price for these non-organic smoothies and juices, I would hope that they would use more ingredients that are fresh, rather than frozen. When I asked about a quick substitution/ omission of an ingredient, the staff person helping me seemed confused and couldn't answer my question about whether it makes the smoothie gluten-free without granola. It seemed to me that the staff could be better informed about the health and nutrition of the offerings, as I would assume people looking for juices or smoothies tend to be more concerned about this information. Hats off for operating a vegan business based on smoothies and juices. If I were in SE DC and looking for a healthier beverage, I would go here again.

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    Zakiya E.

    I loveeee Turning Natural! Not only is the business a juice bar, but they offer smoothies, patties, bowls and more. My favorite smoothie is the NIPSEY BLUE. There are at least 3 locations in DC and there is a new location opening in Takoma. Summer is the perfect time for a good smoothie on a hot summer day! Enjoy!

    Jessica M.

    This place never ceases to amaze me. The vibes are always amazing. The smoothies are always so good & they do exactly what you ask them (you'd be surprise how many places just do what they want, haha). I can't stop ordering the Bob Marley smoothie. It hits every time! I add things like maca or BCAAs - depending on how I'm feeling. Today was my first time trying their shots - I got the flu shot. Parking it terrible, lol. But, it's street parking all around. This place never has a long wait & I really appreciate that! 10/10 recommend!

    John B.

    Locations of this new juice bar are sprouting up all over, and stopping in to their Southeast outlet leaves little question of why. Admittedly, I'd certainly driven the highway over this locale quite a few times, but getting out of the car here was a different experience for me. That being said, the shop is nice, and it's not a far walk from the edge of the Anacostia River. Their menu is juices and smoothies but also a few food items, and it's all vegan. The waffle I tried was rather impressive:large, amply topped (they had four options and let me take three), and fluffy. A "Bob Marley" smoothie was not as outstanding, but nonetheless tasty and purportedly had some branched chain amino acids added. I took a veggie pattie to go; a fairly basic corn and carrot type of deal that did make for a helpful snack. I'm not one for juice cleanses, but as a simple cafe, this offers a place to get a plant-based breakfast/lunch in an area that previously did not have anything of the sort. I may try other locations, but given my occasional travel through this area I'd be quite happy to go back to this one again.

    Mel D.

    I've lived in the area for about year and just tried it for the first time. I ordered the Nipsey Blue smoothie which was to die for, juice and some shots. I decided to go back 2 days later and get the Nipsey Blue again but this time I went inside and noticed they had a bottle size so I was excited about that. Unfortunately I spent $21 on 1 juice and the smoothie in a bottle and the smoothie tasted nothing and looked nothing like what I got 2 days prior. Not sure how I feel about spending $30 on a smoothie, juice and shots especially if it's gonna be different every time. There also was 2/3 customers without masks and they weren't told they needed one. I understand all business is necessary overall and in times like this but so isn't the health of others. Hence the name of the business.

    Celeta T.

    I finally made it into one of the actual locations! After meeting the owner on several occasions who is very much a beautiful soul, I was able to try a few samples here and there. I was downtown for an event on Ust and looked out the window to see the bright green sign flashing. I couldn't wait. I grabbed a Happy Hemp and Green Latifah both tasted amazing. Stop by if you are anywhere in the DMV there are a couple locations opening or that have opened recently.

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    The food and drinks were very fresh and tasty. Nice vibe with old school hip hop playing. Can't wait to hang out there post covid.

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