What you’re carrying in your hand is just as important as your sweat wicking Lululemons. Power packed with energizing and cleansing fruits and veggies, the juice and smoothie trend has hit Bergen County big time. Here our freshest picks.
Superjuice Nation (46 Chesnut Street, Ridgewood, NJ)
Set in a lively space in the heart of Ridgewood, Superjuice Nation only uses Non-GMO ingredients in their creations, which they feel provides that increased nutritional punch. Servings are infused with mega-doses of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, beneficial enzymes and phytonutrients too- all in the name of health- but we just loved their unique concoctions because they tasted so darn good.
We got: The Applicious Smovee (Almond mylk, red apple, walnuts, ground flax meal, cinnamon, Medjool dates)
Evergreen Fine Fresh Foods & Juice Bar (260 Grand Ave, Englewood, NJ)
This small and quaint healthy food and juice bar is known to locals for serving up healthy goodness- and their juice bar is a required pit stop for many moms on busy mornings. Summer juice favorites are "Summer Splash" and "Totally Green." Either will get you some serious doses of your daily nutrients in one tall to-go cup.
We got: Summer Splash (Apple, pear, spinach, lemon, ginger)
Organica Natural Foods (247 Livingston Street, Northvale, NJ)
Folks know them for their expert-chef-prepared take out department but Organica's newly installed juice and smoothie bar is slowly becoming the star attraction. All creations are organic and have no sugar added but there is no lack of taste we can assure you. And while there is a full menu of juices and smoothies (that we love), superfood add ins like matcha and chia had us experimenting. Wheatgrass shots and Ah-mazing cold pressed organic iced coffee are also a draw.
We got: Pro-Berry Smoothie (Strawberries, orange juice, banana, kefir coconut milk)
*Also recommend the Amazon Antioxidant (Blueberries, orange juice, mango, goji berries, vegan acai)
Healthway Natural Foods (35 Riveredge Road, Tenafly, NJ)
Healthway's mission has always been to demystify health information for their local community so shoppers can make more educated health choices for themselves- so while the staff is uber-helpful at advising on everything from which ingredients will help with hair growth to how to ease digestion, you can hit up their organic juice and smoothie bar in the back of the market for a quick fix.
We made our own: Vitamineral green, strawberries, half a banana, almond milk, designer whey protein, cacoa smoothie mix
Organico Health Food Store (475 N. Franklin Turnpike, Ramsey, NJ)
Organico has been a healthy Ramsey institution for years. So it just follows that their juice and smoothie bar would be amazing. They serve "eco" shakes, which are 100% organic, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, soy free, low sugar, and served in a Mason Jar when available- and if you bring it back they will give you $1 off your next order.
We got: Theresa's Treasures (Lemon, spinach, apple, cucumber, celery, kale) *Summer favorite
Juice Journey Cafe (1 Main Street, Edgewater, NJ)
From fresh cold press juices to superfood smoothies to moo-free nut mylks and cold brewed coffees and hot teas, Juice Journey has a huge menu loaded with delicious options. Plus, nothing really beats sipping with views of the Hudson River.
We got: Grandma's Apple Pie Superfood Smoothie (Apples, banana, dates, agave, almond milk, pecans, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and Himalayan sea salt)
