“#50 of 100A complete surprise to find this little gem in the heart of Metuchen. This female owned local smoothie and acai shop was a perfect find for us.We tried the wellness shot " healer" with turmeric, lemon and ginger that was served fast in a little plastic container for $4.Wait times were short even though had other customers waiting.The owner' s mom rang us up, gave us a little history of their start and told us of the history of being 100% vegan for you health conscious folks out there.Absolutely would come back for their protein smoothies that would be great after a run or workout. Plenty of spaces to sit inside or outside when warmer .Return : definitely“
“Lovely place all the food was good just wish the prices were oh so slightly cheaper and that they had ph/ hydrogen water, I truely believe this place would be way more popular with slightly better prices !!! And if more people knew about it like please push your marketing out more!!!!!“
“Cute little neighborhood juice bar. Great juices, always fresh and staff are very friendly. We usually get the hulk (it's a green juice) and the turmeric ginger shots. You can always bring your glass bottles and get a 3 days' worth of juices at a time if you want to do a juice cleanse. Once you know what you like, you can always call ahead and just pick up.“
“I'm lactose intolerant...This place is worth the stomachache. Their Hershey ice cream is to die for. They serve sundaes and cakes and an apple pie cake? Like I've never heard of that, and it's killer. The owners of the place are such kind people and the workers are extremely patient and helpful. I would go here again 100%.“
“We were staying nearby at the Heldrich Hotel and were looking for a place to have breakfast where there might be some gluten free options. SOL-KALANIT’S was the perfect solution. My wife had tacos (corn, not flour) both mornings we ate there and said they were the best tacos she had eaten since she moved back east from Arizona. I had an omelet both mornings and both were excellent. The dine-in area is small and it can get a bit noisy. But everyone who works there is warm, friendly, and lot’s of fun. The food is a mix of Mexican, Native American, and Mediterranean. If this place were closer to home, we would be regular customers. Give it a try, you won’t be disappointed.“
“WOW. Just ordered today after hearing reviews from friends and everything is delicious. We had the Philly cheesecake, raw pizza, BLT, lentil soup and chili. We all shared and tried a little of everything and everything was well seasoned delicious and trust me it didn't last! I also bought three slices of banana cake and though I did not have it yet, mom and fiance enjoyed it! We will definitely be back!Dietary restrictions: Vegan friendlyParking: Municipal parking lot behind cafe“
Juice Bars And Smoothies • $
“I had some time to spare while waiting for my movies to start, so I decided to walk around the food court. A new spot caught my attention. I thought the prices were kind of high, but I was really curious, so I continued on ordering. The cashier was very nice to explain menu items to me. I went with the cheese empanada and a pernil empanada. I'm glad that their empanada are decently sized and that they load up their empanadas. Even the cheese ones had a lot of cheese (please see pic), and they aren't had just air pockets. I thought the pernil embalada was very flavorful. Overall I'm very happy with my orders and would like to try all the different menu items.“
“I cannot get enough of this place! Not only do they have amazing protein donuts, amazing protein shakes, amazing protein coffee and teas but the owners are AMAZING! 10/10 would highly recommend. Good vibes is the perfect name because that’s exactly what you get as soon as you step inside ❤️Dietary restrictions: This is diet friendly. You can order based on your goals.Kid-friendliness: Extremely kid friendly.Wheelchair accessibility: Super easy as they have a ramp to get inside.“
“Love this cute woman owned coffee shop in Englishtown! Tastes better than Starbucks with the added benefit of supporting a local shop.The Newport is my go to with oatmilk and sweet cold foam and they never miss. I’m a slow coffee drinker and my drink tastes good even after an hour with the regular ice cubes. It doesn’t taste watered down.I mostly do a mobile order as I leave my house and my coffee is always ready for me when I arrive. I love that I don’t have to wait especially when they get so busy.“
Juice Bar & Smoothies •
“I came across this place after finishing near by shopping. I was greeted with a smile and message. This was my first time coming here and I WILL be back. This place was clean and smelled so delicious. I literally wanted EVERYTHING on the menu. I got some protein donuts and a açaí bowl! Very satisfying and delicious! The protein donuts are made FRESH!“
“I love this place!!!! The healthy juices and smoothies are amazing... our favorites are wake me up and stomach ease. They have any kind of tea for your needs. It's a well stock place too. DON'T BELIVE THE 1 STAR KAREN REVIEWS the couple that run this place are nice, some people just don't understand the culture.“
“The people who work at this location are absolute gems. No matter what, when you walk through the door they make you feel welcome and offer great suggestions. This is my go to for lunch or dinner- there's no bad time of day for a playa bowl. Ingredients are consistently fresh and the location is very clean.“
“I love this cozy spot in the main downtown of South Amboy. Their coffee and breakfast sandwiches are good, which is exactly what I needed. The Java Dave's special is my perfect order with pork roll (or bacon), egg and cheese with a hash brown. The girls working there are very sweet and attentive. Check it out if you're in the area.Parking: There's street parking, but you normally don't have to park far if you can parallel park.“
“Love this place ever since it opened! Everything here is worth trying. Churros, crepes, milkshakes, mangonada all AMAZING!! Staff is always kind and if they are running behind will let you know about your order. They are helpful in describing items if you are unsure as well. I’ve seen reviews of people having bad experiences with the staff, but that does not reflect the overall business, and I’m sure if the owners/management knew they would not take it lightly. I mean they even replied back to those reviews and apologized. Everyone should be supporting small businesses like theirs, they definitely deserve all the hype!!!“
“My favorite of the açaí-focused restaurants. The workers are always friendly and professional. Their menu is highly customizable and offers many options. Their smoothies are also fantastic. The app allows you to collect points towards a free meal, when other similar places do not even offer that.“
“Love the bubble tea at this shop. The tapioca pearls are never stale. My wife, who is the bubble tea connoisseur, 100% approves this brands bubble tea drinks.I usually go for the real fruit drinks with aloe or lemon jelly and they are legit refreshing and awesome.“
“Multiple options of types, sizes and toppings for ice creams both soft serve and scoops. They handle the queue pretty well, the place is cash only. Soft serve was really good and the cookies and cream scoop was good as well. Nice for a post meal ice cream run..“
Coffee Shops • $
“My fiance and I had Beans and Leaves cater our brunch engagement party and we were so pleased with everything! Danielle was so helpful and guided use through the ordering process to ensure we had plenty of food for our guests. The food was delivered and set up at our venue promptly and professionally. We ordered a variety of items off their catering menu and everything tasted amazing. The breakfast potatoes were my personal favorite. I would have posted pictures, but the food was so good it was gone before I even had a chance to! Would definitely recommend for any brunch events!“
“This would mark the second time ever that I've gone to a smoothie king. I'm so happy they opened one up in this area because it was long overdue! The smoothies here were really good. I ordered a pineapple spinach and added mango and kale. It was BOMB. If you're into green smoothies, I'd highly recommend that you won't be disappointed. My girlfriend got a carribean way and she also liked it. The service was pretty quick. We got our smoothies within about 5 minutes of ordering them. There isn't much of a vibe inside because there's only 2 seats in there, so I'd recommend just taking it to go. Give this place a visit and treat yourself to a bomb smoothie.“
“Awesome ice cream. We have friends who are self professed ice cream experts. They rave about certain ice cream stores down the shore. We brought some of Uncle Louie Gs to one of their dinner parties, vanilla and my absolute favorite chocolate fudge brownie. They were hooked. Everyone there is awesome. I love the way they interact with the little ones. They treat them like their own.Go get the chocolate fudge brownie. You won't be disappointed.“
“I’ve loved this place for their bowls for years! Better then anywhere else who makes them. Although they do skimp on the fruit there quality and taste is much better then anywhere else. Just add your own fruit if you want a lot of fruit. They put enough for me. I am always happy !“
“While I really enjoyed the smoothie, Ryan came to my rescue when my car stopped right in the middle of the drive thru! He was so understanding and willing to help me find a solution to a problem that was not his. I am very grateful and in awe of this employee’s act of kindness!“
“Honestly this location is the best I’ve ever been to. They are really really fast and accurate, the smoothies and açaí bowls are so so good and they have no problem substituting or adding things for you. This is really my go to spot whenever I go to Menlo Park Mall, highly recommend!“
“This restaurant is a gem, the owner and the staff are so sweet and welcoming, the food is amazing, and overall I’ve had a pleasant experience every time I’ve been here. Everything I’ve tried on their menu is delicious, especially the French onion soup, the avocado panini, the penne vodka, and the omm-Ali. Additionally, their coffee bar is phenomenal and has a great variety of flavors. I cannot talk highly enough about this restaurant, thanks to the owner and staff for all their hard work making this place so homely and inviting.“