After spending a day at Zilker Park, swimming in Barton Springs or kayaking Lady Bird Lake, cool down with a refreshing snack at one of our many fresh juice bars around town. Remember, vacation doesn’t have to be all about greasy foods; hydrate and cleanse with a healthy juice or smoothie! Here are some of our favorite places to find fresh-pressed juices and smoothies in Austin.
JuiceLand
No matter where you choose to spend your time in Austin, you can bet there’s a JuiceLand nearby to fulfill your juice cravings. In addition to tasty and innovative juices and smoothies, JuiceLand also specializes in grab-and-go vegan meals full of flavor and superfoods.
Alchemy Cafe
Located inside the Casa De Luz village, Alchemy serves up juices for those looking for internal healing or just a yummy treat. Each 16 oz. bottle of Alchemy juice contains two pounds of fresh, organic produce. Their therapeutic juices range from simple blends like spirulina, lemon and apple to more adventurous options like their Morning Tonic with apple cider vinegar, cayenne and butterfly pea powder.
Soup Peddler
Soup Peddler has several walk-up shops around town, perfect for mid-day breaks and families on the go. Go green with the Love Cleanse juice or the Tropicalia smoothie and don’t forget to quell that sweet tooth with the Super Baked Cookie!
Blenders and Bowls
This cheery shop focuses on Hawaiian-style açaí bowls, jammed with fresh fruits and energy boosters. Stop by the North Lamar location for beachy vibes and amplified healthy options like The Bowl of Paradise, featuring dragon fruit, gogi berries, hemp granola and more!
Mamaka Bowls
Started by a Texan mother-daughter duo, Mamaka brings a taste of paradise to Austin. The extensive menu can be made as a bowl or a smoothie. So whether you choose to sip or scoop you can enjoy flavors like The Mac (mango, strawberry, pineapple and orange) or The Babe (almond butter, blueberries, dates and sea salt). Furry friends can also delight in a Bark Bowl made with peanut butter, banana and almond milk, topped with a Milkbone. Located in Seaholm, Mamaka is a perfect stop for a refresher after a wok along the Hike and Bike Trail.
Peoples Pharmacy
In most cases you hope to not have to visit a pharmacy on your vacation... but a trip to Peoples is a different story. Choose from a large selection of raw, cold-pressed juices and bites to satisfy your hunger. When it's chilly outside, their homemade broths are packed with flavor and nutrients so you can sip on something hearty and warm.
Veracruz All Natural
With locations all over the city, Veracruz's smoothies, juices and aguas frescas are delicious on their own, or paired with their menu of tacos. Grab a Good Morning made with orange, carrot and ginger or sip on a sweet sandia (watermelon) agua fresca. If you're feeling a smoothie, their Mexico Lindo is a unique and refreshing flavor made with lime, cantaloupe, apple, grape and pineapple.
The Well
Located in the 2ND Street District, The Well features an entirely gluten, dairy, GMO, soy, seed oil and refined sugar free menu. Smoothies are available breakfast through lunch while cold pressed juices are available all day.
Wonky Blends
Head south to The Thicket food truck park or east to Webberville for some of the prettiest juices you've ever seen. Wonky Blend's juices, smoothies, bowls and brews are all fresh, made-to-order, cold pressed, raw and vegan. These inventive juices make wellness fun and delicious. The Blue Velvet is sweet and fruity, and looks like a dreamy blue sky in a cup. The Green Lightning isn't your typical green juice and is topped with colorful chia sprinkles!
Looking for other healthy ways to enjoy Austin? Check out our guide for places to workout (other than your hotel gym) while you're on vacation. Then follow it up by hitting one of the juice places mentioned above!
Article contributed by Visit Austin intern, Gia Perry.