The best smoothie and juice bars in NYC right now

Nightlife maven Heather Tierney turns from witching-hour boozing to daylight revitalization via this hybrid juice bar and vegetarian “butcher” shop. Perch at the 16-foot-long bar for one of the colorful concoctions like the Water Flower, a blend with so many complex layers of flavors–watermelon, fennel, honeydew, lime and lavender–that it rivals even the most robust cocktail profiles.

For the Goop reader: The Goddess of Green (kale, cucumber, green apple, fennel, pineapple, thyme, and spirulina). 

Get your green-smoothie boost at this citywide juice chain. Health-food exotica—think açai, bee pollen and hemp protein—along with fresh veggies and fruits make up the blended offerings. For heartier nourishment, grab a bar or any of their all-vegan baked goods.

For the Emergen-C hoarder: Citrus Super C (grapefruit, orange, pineapple, and mint)

Health fanatics can order “super greens” in liquid form like the Mother Earth, which is packed with three pounds of dark leafy greens, plus nutrient-filled dandelion & ginger, fruit-forward concoctions like the Advanced Berry Blend, a luscious blend of strawberry, mango, raspberry, banana and pomegranate powder, or wellness “shots” like the Volcano, a spicy blend of ginger, lime, cayenne and oil of oregano to go at this spacious, glass-walled chain of juiceries.

For the Dorian Grey wannabe: The Fountain of Youth (strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, banana, flaxseed, chia, agave, and maple syrup)

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While the most popular order of the day at this Astoria cafe is its infamous açaí bowl, real ones know not to sleep on their fresh and vibrant juice and smoothie bar. While the menu includes almost two dozen unique preselected fruit and veggie blends, those who want to think outside the box are welcome to create their own.

Brian Schoenberger pours more than 20 cold-pressed juices at this health-food café, along with a plethora of heaping breakfast bowls filled with varying combinations of granola, oatmeal, açaí, greens and grains. Juices include the basics like the hydrating Coconut Cloud, made with raw coconut juice and flesh or amped-up combinations like the energy-inducing Now or Never, a mix of strawberry, lemon, agave and chia seeds.

For the spicy-food fiend: The Naughty or Nice (lemon, grapefruit, orange, ginger, and cayenne)

Run by Francesca “Sol” Chaney, this casual vegan cafe and juice bar in the heart of Bushwick is dedicated to making plant-based eating affordable and accessible not just to the neighborhood’s newcomers but also to the longstanding Black and brown, often lower-income residents who are often left out of the white-dominated vegan conversation.

For the tropical vacation dreamer: Buddha Blu (blueberries, mango, lavender).

At this cozy coffeehouse on the Lower East Side, find slouchy couches, a health-conscious menu of sandwiches, salads, and superfood bowls, and a range of juice-bar options, from fresh juices to green smoothies and keto cleanses. 

For the "shots, shots, shots!" taker: Green Up (Spirulina, pineapple, ginger, lemon, orange, Jalapeño).

Give your bod a boost at this East Village juicery, which offers a wide range of wellness items including cold-pressed juices, pitaya bowls, vegan soups, nutrient-rich oatmeals, and protein shakes.

For the TikTok creator class: OMG (strawberry, papaya, raw agave, and orange)

Come for groceries but stay for the drinks at this long beloved all-natural market in the Village, which boasts a beverage bar in the back of the store offering juices and smoothies using all of the incredible fresh produce from the front.

For the distracted shopper: The LFtea (turmeric, ginger, lemon, tea)

With six locations across Manhattan and Brooklyn, this mission-driven chain of juice bars offers superfoods health-focused smoothies, cold-pressed juices, acai bowls, and even superfood toasts.

For the stuck-at-home sick travel influencer: Melon Hydr8 (watermelon, strawberry, lime, Himalayan pink salt, and probiotics)