National Smoothie Day
Show a little love to local smoothie joints this National Smoothie Day, June 21, and enjoy a refreshing summer beverage. Dress them up with toppings; sip them on the go; or make them extra, extra thick.
Smoothies are the perfect customizable and transportable snack. Check out this list of tried and true favorites that New Orleans has to offer.
1. The Antidote Juice
734 Union St. Suite 100, (504) 258-8708
theantidotejuice.com
The Antidote Juice is designed to make healthy choices easy for those living a fast-paced, on-the-go lifestyle. Located in the Central Business District, The Antidote Juice offers an array of smoothies, juices, and juice cleanses. They also serve breakfast-style meals like oats, parfaits, and cottage cheese bowls.
Even if a smoothie is not your thing, you can be sure to find something to sip on at The Antidote Juice. The store also sells juice shots, tonics, and quirky caffeinated drinks. Bet you've never had lion's mane mushroom or activated charcoal in your latte.
2. Botanicals NOLA
2401 St. Claude Ave., (504) 251-6603
botanicalsnola.com
Botanicals NOLA is committed to providing health via vegan and plant-based foods. Its specialty? Mineral-rich St. Lucian sea moss. Featured in all of the shop's smoothies, sea moss is known for its immunity-boosting and gut health benefits. The shop also sells a variety of sea moss gels.
In addition to smoothies, Botanicals NOLA offers sweet and savory food options including vegan waffles and muffins and avocado toast. They also sell açaí bowls and juices.
3. The Daily Beet
Multiple Locations
thedailybeetnola.com
A colorful brunch spot, The Daily Beet is sure to satisfy your smoothie cravings, whether you are popping in on your lunch break or sitting down to eat with a friend. The Daily Beet offers an assortment of smoothies and a take-away refrigerator stocked with cold-pressed juices.
The Daily Beet's smoothies also come with fun add-ons like protein powder, greens, almond butter, matcha, or avocado. If you are looking for something to eat alongside your smoothie, the café serves delicious recipes, such as banana pancakes, açaí bowls, breakfast burritos, and salads.
4. Lamara Coffee & Kitchen
1300 N. Broad St., (504) 920-9991
lamaracoffeeandkitchen.com
Diane Heying and Misha Kachkachishvili began Lamara Coffee & Kitchen as a solution to providing food for the creatives who work in their neighboring business Esplanade Studios. The coffee shop and restaurant offers a selection of smoothies that boast 12 to 18 grams of protein in each.
Given that the concept of the store is nourishing the hard-working sound recording crews, the smoothies are designed to be energy-boosting for the brain and body. Lamara also offers a selection of breakfast and lunch items, as well as a coffee bar.
5. raw REPUBLIC
4528 Magazine St., (504) 324-8234
rawrepublicjuice.com
Raw REPUBLIC is the perfect grab-and-go spot for a quick meal or snack. With their smoothies and juices, raw REPUBLIC is harnessing wellness through the antioxidant and immune-boosting power of natural fruits and vegetables.
Pair your smoothie with raw REPUBLIC's food options, including avocado toast, taco salad, or an açaí bowl. You'll have a nourishing lunch that will keep you energized for hours.
6. Saved by the Juice
3518 Kabel Dr.
savedbythejuice.com
While juice may be their specialty, Saved by the Juice offers a selection of funky smoothies, including the "Thicker than a Snicker" and the "Heaven on Earth." The store also features customizable smoothie bowls that allow you to choose a base, toppings, and drizzle.
The base of these bowls can either be açaí, the "Kale my Name," or the "Bali Bowl." Toppings include fruits, coconut flakes, chia seeds, hemp hearts, granola, and bee pollen. The drizzle is a choice between almond butter, agave, honey, peanut butter, or Nutella. If you are craving a meal with your smoothie, check out Saved by the Juice's assortment of sandwiches, waffles, toasts, and naan pies.
7. The Organic Banana
1000 N. Peters St., (504) 587-7903
theorganicbanana.com
A daiquiri counts as a smoothie, right? Come on. This is New Orleans, so of course it does.
Visit The Organic Banana for daiquiris that have all the delicious flavor of natural fruit without the crush of sugar. The Organic Banana prioritizes making fun and tasty drinks that also provide health benefits for the body. The shop sells rum daiquiris and margaritas alongside specialties such as the piña colada, "Almond Freeze," and "Flaming Monkey." For those not looking for any alcohol, The Organic Banana also serves customizable smoothies, as well as virgin daiquiris.
8. Two Chicks Café
Multiple Locations
twochickscafe.com
Female-owned with service like family, Two Chicks Cafe is a great place for quick meals on the go or to sit and linger. Nestled in the Central Business District, the restaurant is geared toward breakfast and lunch and offers New Orleans staples.
Two Chicks serves a variety of smoothies and juices. The cafe's central location and array of on-the-go drinks make it the perfect option for those busy at work who need a quick pick-me-up.
9. The Green Fork
1400 Prytania St., (504) 267-7672
greenforkandstraw.com
The Green Fork is a brother-sister project aimed at making health and efficiency go hand in hand. Their menu caters toward those who lead busy lives but still want to get the most benefits they can out of their food.
The Green Fork's smoothie menu is extensive, but their stand-out products are their caffeinated smoothies. Not only are these smoothies packed with antioxidant-rich ingredients but also provide the perfect morning or midday boost. There are also kids' smoothie options. In addition, The Green Fork serves juices, breakfast and lunch items, and grab-and-go staples including frozen casseroles, soups, and sauces.
10. Main Squeeze Juice Co.
Multiple Locations
mainsqueezejuiceco.com
Born in Lake Charles, LA, Main Squeeze's mission is to "make healthy easier." They do so by offering a range of smoothies, juices, coffees, and meals in a grab-and-go or drive-through setting.
Main Squeeze combines good-for-you recipes with time friendly efficiency. Whether you need a quick meal on your commute to the office or are simply craving a refreshing smoothie or Juice, Main Squeeze has something for everyone. In pursuit of their mission, the brand has teamed up with former New Orleans Saints' wide receiver Marques Colston and current New Orleans Saints' punter Thomas Morstead.
Get Slurping!
Convenient, delicious, and cost effective, a smoothie is the gift that keeps on giving. This National Smoothie Day, support a local smoothie bar and treat yourself to a beverage that works for you!
