With spring approaching, it’s time to shed the winter pounds and get back into beach body mode. And while it can be tough to kickstart any diet and workout routine, adding healthy green juice and smoothies with superfood powder into your daily routine will make it easier. Check out our picks for the Best Juice Bars in NYC:
Juice Press
When it first started, Juice Press was a little kiosk-like location on the corner of First and First. Now, they have 15 locations and are gearing up to open a handful more in coming months. Basically, NYC juice world domination. But seriously, Juice Press is everything you want in a juice bar: organic fruits and veggies for the 100% raw juices using organic ingredients, superfood smoothies, raw, vegan snacks and even kid-friendly options either made on-site or available to grab-and-go. They also offer juice cleanses and will ship anywhere in the United States. www.juicepress.com
Organic Avenue
If it seems like there is an Organic Avenue popping up on every corner in the city, that’s because they are. And there’s a reason the juices, smoothies, Mylks and Booster Shots are so popular – they taste great and are made with all-organic produce. The Dragon’s Breath – a potent mix of cayenne, lemon and ginger – literally got us through this brutal winter, and the healthy snacks and meals (try the Big Kale Salad and the Chocolate Mousse, stat) are delicious. While most locations are offering only grab-and-go options, the new Bleecker Street store is making smoothies to order. www.organicavenue.com
Juice Generation
Serving fresh to New Yorkers since 1999, Juice Generation was one of the original juice bars in NYC. With 12 locations around New York City, including multiple outposts inside Equinox fitness centers, Juice Generation is known for their fresh, delicious juice and Cooler Cleanse, started with actress and health nut Salma Hayek. Don’t forget to try one of the Acai Bowls – they are heaven. www.juicegeneration.com
One Lucky Duck
Originally opened as a small storefront connected to health-conscious restaurant Pure Food & Wine, One Lucky Duck now has a second location at the Chelsea Market, serveing a delicious menu of cold-pressed juice and shakes as well as salads, ice cream and cookies – all raw and vegan. www.oneluckyduck.com
Melvin’s Juice Box
Juicing legend Melvin Major Jr. got his start behind the juice bar counter at health food store Lifethyme Market, where he developed a cult-like following. Then came his namesake all-organic juice bar next to Miss Lily’s, and then a popular outpost at the Dream Downtown, complete with a cafe serving breakfast and wheatgrass shots. Melvin’s Juice Box customers also swear by the “Body Good” cleanse, which is a steal at $48 per day. www.melvinsjuicebox.com
VitaminChick
A newbie in the NYC juicing scene, VitaminChick is serving up delicious raw, cold-pressed, certified organic juice like the Green on Spring – a mix of romaine, pear, celery, kale and lemon – at their Spring Street location. Looking for something different? Try the non-dairy almond milk for a nutritious treat or a healthy snack option from Brooklyn’s Provenance Meals. www.vitaminchick.com
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