I come here often for lunch and recommend it as the best lunch spot to have in Anacostia. All of the options are vegetarian but enjoyable even if you aren't a vegetarian. I get as many of the toppings that I can on the black bean burger and the employees never hold back on the toppings. read more

Good selection, professional service. Chill atmosphere. Actuallly loved the veggie patties.

I LOVE the bean burgers they sell here! The staff is always friendly! The cupcakes in a jar is really cute & Yummy! But they're $5 each The decor is nice and the place is always clean! My go to vegan spot in Anacostia! read more

Turning Natural - Cupcake in a jar!yummy - Vegetarian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Came in today about 11 am with my coworkers the female employee was very rude and seemed like she was miserable and upset.. we ordered 2 bean burgers and some smoothies and my coworker asked her for a medium smoothie and she gave him attitude and said we don't serve small medium large it's even ther 16oz 20 oz or 24 oz then while I was telling her my topping I wanted she seemed like she didn't even want to help me out she gave out bad vibes the hole time that I don't even want to go back.. we always try to support black owned businesses but the attitude we received we won't be coming back!! and our bean burgers where burnt and tasted like they reheated them Very disappointing read more

Everytime I come to this location, they never have any ingredients!! For anything!! No containers, No fruits, No toppings! I've been coming once a week for a while now and they're always out of something! read more

Happy hemp smoothie was delicious and black bean burger was very filling. Service took a long time but other than that a good option for a quick, nutritious lunch! read more

OMG! I am so thankful for Turning Natural! PG County is quite limited on the number of healthy go-to places to grab a smoothie, fresh-pressed juice etc. if the County had a third of healthy grab-and-go spots as it does carry-outs and liquor stores, maybe we would be a healthier county! IJS! Turning Natural offers an excellent alternative to burgers and fries. The smoothies and other goodies are packed and loaded with great nutrients! The Happy Hemp Smoothie and the spinach patty are my staples. The names of the drinks are sure to make you smile...Green Latifah, BobMarley, 50 Shades of Green, Blue Bear, GingerAide, Chill Pill, Mi'Kale Jackson, etc. This is probably the best (for you) fast food in PG County! read more

I go in on a regular even though they charge more than any smoothie place in the city. I went in this morning and ordered two 32oz Chill Pills. The workers looked at each other and the young lady at the blender proceeds to tell me they have no bottles would I take 4 16oz cups instead. My reply was no thank you. I get the bottle so I can close it and not feel I have to drink it quickly. Now you're wanting my coworker and I to get 2 drinks each to rush down. They have a decent product pricy but decent. We have even looked over the fact that they're never open at 7am per the sign on the door. Interesting how the location on Hst NE is open and always sparkling clean. My office is down the street so we try to patronize the neighborhood businesses. I can see with all the new development on the street they will be gone soon with this type of service. read more

Be prepared to be blown away by all the mouthwatering smoothie options at this place. They're endless. I got an açaí bowl with bananas, blueberries and granola and it was perfect. Loved everything about this little place. Will be back. read more

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I had a very enjoyable visit to Turning Natural over in Anacostia today. I was looking for a healthy smoothie after an early doctor's appointment on Capitol Hill. Turning Natural came and I decided to stop by. I ordered the Happy Hemp which included Spinach, Hemp, Mango, Spirulina, and Pineapple. The smoothie was good but this establishment blew me away with its decor. I think it is one of the most inviting, colorful, energetic, and positive establishments I have ever visited. There are all kinds of books, a display that talks about the dangerous effects of sugary cereals, and more. I am glad I stopped in and will make sure to continue supporting this business. read more

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I cannot believe I have not left a review. I have been in love with this place for over two years. Since everyone has been reposting the Buzzfeed article it made me come check. Believe the hype. This is the best store bought smoothie out there. It taste like you made it at home and those are not easy to come by. Location: This place is a God send. Adjacent to Congress Height in Anacostia this is and was a literal blessing. My move from Cap Hill to Congress Heights often meant having to trek to the other side of the river to get healthier, fast options. Turning Natural offers what is virtually non-existent in Congress Heights. I love it!! Street parking is available. I have never had an issue parking, however, I have only been before and after work. Service: Friendly, familiar, curteous The Smoothies/Juices: Perfect! I juice fast often so it is great to be able to run into a place, conveniently located east of the river and grab a few bottles of fresh juice. The smoothies....listen...the Blue Bear is like heaven in a cup. I am in LOVE with it. It is like a triple chocolate brownie sunday like heaven ( that is saying a lot..I am a huge chocolate/brownie lover). Dates, granola, blueberries, banana.... OMG it is so good. I also like the Muhammad Ali and Marion Barry. They have a great menu that is sure to have an option that fits any smoothie lovers taste. Do not hesitate to try it. You will not be disappointed. I would LOVE to see these in airports across the nation. They kick the butt of every single airport smoothie place I have ever tried. LOL read more

I came across this awesome place by looking up for a milkshake! I finally decided to try it out. The only bad thing I have to say is that they close way too early, but for the area it makes sense, a lot of places close early. The place is very clean, the staff were very nice and greeted me right away. I asked what their best smoothies were and they recommended me the Happy Hemp and Bob Marley. I chose Bob Marley, it was very sweet and tasty.. I will definitely try the other one and some of their food next time. read more

Turning Natural - Bob Marley $7 - Vegetarian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This place is delicious! Will definitely be back tomorrow morning ! Spinach piesBlack bean burger. It was delicious!

Excellent customer service. This is my first visit. Very mellow and quaint. Nice smiling faces. I tried the Happy Hemp Green Smoothie and Vegan Sweet Potato Cake. I added ginger to my smoothie. A little pricey but yum. read more

Firstly, the smoothie I got was great. It was very tasty and not a bad price considering the quality of the ingredients. The downfall of this place is the staff. The staff is. It very welcoming nor friendly. The cashier acted as if she was doing me a HUGE favor by doing her job. Monotone, rude, and offputting. I don't want to knock this place as I love to support east of the river businesses and their product is great. All that being said, the owners need to better train and vet their staff or people will take their $$$ elsewhere. read more

I really cool little vegan spot in SE DC. They have a wide variety of healthy smoothies and juices. If you're not vegan, you might want to to bring your own food. My only knock on this place is there isn't much seating and the food menu is limited. read more

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I bought the Prince smoothie with added spinach. The total of a 20 oz smoothie was darn near $10. The smoothie was gritty and the staff was rather unapproachable. read more

I'm here for the empowerment of Black people with a message of love, oneness and good, healthy habits and Turning Natural is just that! Music is great and the staff are respectful and pleasant. I live right down the street and have been meaning to come here. I'm glad I did because it will now be part of my Sunday routine: church, workout and Turning Natural!! Get the Bob Marley smoothie - it's a fabulous Sunday Funday treat!! read more

Turning Natural - The Bob Marley - Vegetarian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Kia attitude is nasty. I only come to this one because it's close to my job. I prefer forestville. Never again. Kia's customer service was disgusting and disappointing. She didn't blend the drink I've been getting for a year completely and had an attitude about it. Then down sized my drink because I tried to drink it. Because you work in this community doesn't mean you should portray yourself and your customers with no respect. I paid for my drink, make it right. I shouldn't see all the ingredients floating around sweetie. It's workers like her that run customers away read more

I wasn't satisfied with the smoothie or the customer service. When I walked in and observed the menu, the young lady just asked, "Do you know what you want?". Fortunately I had studied the menu before I entered and had my card ready. Her body language read that she was really busy and didn't have much time, but there were only two other customers in the store and they had already ordered, so I was trying to figure out what the rush was all about. I ordered the Bob Marley and it had way too much pineapple. I make pretty good mixed drinks and smoothies at home and learned a long time ago that pineapple has a strong flavor and can overpower the taste. A restaurant that professionally mixes drinks and smoothies should know this. My smoothie should have had a good blend of flavors including mango, papaya, and guava but ALL I could taste was pineapple. I love mango, papaya, and guava flavors. Pineapple is my least favorite so you can imagine how disappointed I was. I told the young lady how strong the pineapple flavor was and that I couldn't taste the other flavors. I then asked how the smoothies are made and how the flavors are balanced, and she replied by showing me the pre-mixed fruit bags that are kept in the freezer, saying "Some have more pineapple, some have more mango.. it all just depends". This wasn't ok to me because when you read what's in the drink you want to taste everything! There was no apology or offer to correct the blend. I was just left with an almost $8 smoothie that I didn't like. I felt like I wasted my money after being excited about going to this place for the first time. I would go there again, but I would be VERY CLEAR about how I want my smoothie made. Other than my disappointment in the drink and customer service, the quaint restaurant was clean and had a cool vibe with nice music & books you can read while you patronize. There is also a very small sitting area. read more

Great black owned vegan spot East of the River (historic Anacostia). I have been to both the H Street Corridor location and this location. Both have great customer service. I have tried the smoothies, which are made fresh in store (juices are bottled off site). I do think some of the smoothies have a significant amount of juice vs. fresh fruit content, but you can always substitute juice for water. My favorite is the Bob Marley. The spinach patties are also delicious, very well seasoned. There is metered and neighborhood street parking nearby. I recommend you stop on by! read more

Love this place - I've only tried their juices but definitely would try some of the snacks and food. Sign me up for a King Kong Kale (apple, ginger, pineapple and tons of greens) or a Just Blaze (Cayenne ginger lemonade) any day. read more

Turning Natural - Beta Bomb and King Kong Kale from Turning Natural. - Vegetarian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great smoothies, decent service. I prefer the DC location over the Maryland. DC: Fast, friendly service Great Smoothies Very limited parking Maryland: Lots of parking Slow as hell, but friendly service Great Smoothiea read more

Finally something Completely Natural in the Anacostia SE Area. My Go to for Lunch Break or early mornings. I get the Veggie and Spinach Patties . The smoothies are on the expensive side but worth EVERY PENNY. The Chill Pill is one of the best smoothies I've had in my life try it out ! read more

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Nice location. My smoothie was delicious I had the Bob Marley. Staff wasn't really friendly or helpful. Would be nice if there was a restroom customers since this is a juice bar. Overall would return again. read more

Turning Natural - Bob Marley a bit expensive but tasty - Vegetarian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I am so impressed and possibly hooked!!! I'm currently eating the Best Black Bean Burger I've EVER had (I want the recipe)!!! The patty (a perfect slight crisp), several nutritious toppings, thin whole wheat bread, and the sauces (mix them all...trust me) all scrumptious. The King Kong kale juice was DELICIOUS. Only drama is parking but when I called in the young lady was so helpful and pleasant. I will revisit. Healthy vegan restaurants with great flavor is pretty rare. read more

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I like smoothies. A lot. Especially well thought out smoothies that try interesting, new combinations of flavors. Turning Natural has these in spades! I tried a Reeses Pleases on 12/20/15. The taste was great and was definitely a different take on a peanut butter smoothie. My partner got the C-Side juice and thought it was an interesting and good take on citrus juice drinks. So why only three stars? The store (which I recognize just opened) is rather inefficient, and it took a long time to order and receive a smoothie. They had obviously gotten something wrong with the order of the customer in front of me, but that shouldn't have caused a slow down - there were three people working there and the place was not very busy! But it seemed like all three of them were having trouble figuring out what to do and how to do it with some hustle, just in general. Thing is, I normally see smoothies as a good quick fix so a slow smoothie place is not one I'm going to frequent. I also really wish this place had some non vegan options. I definitely get having and emphasizing them, but sometimes you just want some yogurt in your smoothie, or cheese in your salad!! In general, the space had a really cool vibe. My partner said that it was a great place to sit and sip on her juice for a while. Nice, clean, bright - this would make a great meeting place or hangout spot. I will definitely come back, and will update my review. I do suspect the inefficiencies are just a result of them being open for only a few weeks, and I hold out hope that it'll get better! read more

Good smoothies. Bad attitudes more times than I can count. I love supporting black businesses, but they can do better.

I was visiting DC and in need of a juice rescue for a cold and sinus congestion. Got the King Kong Kale, and not sure if it was my mind playing tricks on me since I really believe in the healing properties of raw greens and ginger, but it helped my congestion almost immediately. Now I only wish I had gotten more than a bottle. Great juices, creative names, friendly staff and a nice little corner with books. I will definitely be back next time I'm in DC. read more

The spinach patty is delicious!! They sell out fast though. You can't go wrong. Smoothie or juice? Either is a solid choice. The açaí bowls are great too! I love Turning Natural and my 6 year old son is also a fan. read more

Super small menu, black bean burgers, Veggie patties (cabbage, peppers and onions i think). So good. They have fresh pressed juices and fresh smoothies. I tried a green smoothie with kemp, pineapple, spinach and a few other things. The name escapes me right now. I would suggest this place to those looking for a refreshing drink. We need a place like this in our community so I really hope people visit and keep them in business. read more

Turning Natural - Vegetarian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great addition to the neighborhood. I love the mushroom and spinach patties, and at $2 each, they are a great value. Two patties plus a cookie was more than enough to fill me up. The smoothies are delicious and reasonably priced. I am not a huge fan of the black bean burger, and it took twenty minutes for them to prepare it at lunchtime. Service is friendly but quite slow. All in all I have to give this place five stars because it's so far the best lunch option east of the river, even if Mamas does make a tasty pizza pie. read more

First, I love cold pressed juices! I tried the King Kong Kale and I loved every bit of it. The ginger gave it the bang that I needed. I, also, tried the spinach patty and it was pretty good! Can't wait to return to try more! read more

Turning Natural - Vegetarian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Fresh pressed juice, daily refreshments of green batch wheat grass; simple menu selections with pleasant amount of choice. Mixed my own salad bowl, crunchy greens and crisp ingredients, well prepared. With a drizzle of their strawberry vinaigrette seals the deal. Live smooth jazz music in the background as I savor every bites of my salad, what a way to start of the day! Will check out the spinach patty next time. read more

Turning Natural - Spinach x Kale salad with pumpkin, sunflower seeds, and grape tomatoes; dressed with a good dash of strawberry vinaigrette - Vegetarian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Jerri is a GENIUS! THIS is by far one of my favorite small businesses to patron. The concepts are well thought out, and designed with health and wellness in mind. This is all the more reason why I love visiting Turning Natural every week. Every smoothie has a refreshing quality to it. All are DELICIOUS with they're own flavor profile. Happy Hemp is one of my go to's - this way I take in a bevy of greens for the day. Excited to try one of their juice cleanses soon. I freakin LIVE off of those juices! read more

Delicious spinach patties and veggie patties, huge selection of juices and smoothies, and I wish I'd seen the acai bowls before leaving so I could have ordered one! Also really clean and welcoming space. read more

Today me and my favorite girl stopped in for breakfast, it was a great experience in SE Washington, spinach paddies and Chile pill juice and a Muhammad Ali -juice. Thank you Turning Natural! Recommended by my daughter's friend from school ;) Wish it was more sitting but the experience was pleasant. read more

The staff is always fast, friendly, and professional. Everything that I have tried has always been excellent. The Reese's Pleases and Blue Bear are my favorite smoothies. The spinach patty is great, it has a little hint of heat that I like. The veggie patty is pretty good as well, it reminds me of a pot pie. All of the juices are pretty good, I'm partial to the C-Side, 50 Shades of Green, Beta Bomb, Swizz Beats, and the Bromelanaire. I highly recommend trying this place! read more

Turning Natural - Vegetarian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I frequent the Forestville location and the service at this location was terrible in comparison!!! I literally have 4 drinks plus two veggie patties and a flu shot and this trip which is supposed to t read more

Great cold pressed juice bar. They have a nice selection of smoothies and as well as some food selections. read more

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