Must Visit Juice Spots In LA and What to Order
L.A is known for igniting the latest and craziest health food fads, but cold-pressed juice is a trend that has stood the test of time. And with new spots opening daily, the cold pressed juice train shows no signs of slowing.
So what is a cold-pressed juice and why should you care?
The term "cold-pressed" refers to the high pressure processing, which uses pressure to extract juice whilst keeping more nutrients intact.
Cold-pressed juices are made by pressing fruits and vegetables under extremely high pressure and exposing them to a small amount of oxygen. The cold juice is then immediately bottled and tightly sealed, ensuring that your juice stays fresher for longer.
Craving one?
We’ve selected some of the best juice spots LA has to offer - whether you're on a full-fledged cleanse, or just looking for a tasty, nutrient-rich drink,
1. Moon Juice £££
With locations in Venice and Silver Lake,Moon Juice, sells everything nutritious you could put in your body, including dried fruits and nuts, cold-pressed juices and an extensive smoothie menu. Moon Juice is well-known for its raw, organic, and nourishing natural pick-me-ups and everything on the menu is 100% organic. Look for unique supplements like bee pollen, anti-inflammatory maca and their signature Moon Dust powder…
What to order: Blue Tonic (coconut water + blue spirulina + lemon), or a spicier Moon Juice (cucumber + pineapple + jalapeno)
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2. Juice Crafters £-££
Juice Crafters is a family-owned business that believes in living a healthy lifestyle and wants to help their customers do the same. Their mission is to provide nutritional food and juices made from natural fruits and vegetables, as well as to provide knowledge.
All of their ingredients are raw, fresh and sourced from local farmers.
What to order: Root Guru (beet + cucumber + celery + kale + spinach), or Brain Zener ( orange + coconut H2O + turmeric + maca + vegan collagen)
3. The PunchBowl ££ _ £££
A hidden health gem in Los Angeles, offering one-of-a-kind blends, organic fruit shakes and delectable hot drinks. It's an "if you know, you know” kind of juice bar.
This tiny shop is decorated in a way that gives customers a modest, natural, and organic feeling. This is a feeling that pervades their menu, as PunchBowl uses raw and vegan ingredients for their 100% organic juices and dessert apothecary!
They are also focused on environmental stewardship - even their paper straws are biodegradable.
What to order: Greena Colada Shake (kale + pineapple + avocado + lime + coconut water + coconut meat + coconut nectar).
4. Pressed ££
Pressed is an LA institution. Since opening in 2010, Pressed Juicery has crafted plant-based cold-pressed juices from fresh and minimalistic ingredients.
Pressed make consuming fresh ingredients more convenient for those on the go, with cleanses and bundles designed for “full day cleanses” or “half-day fasts”. They recently launched new vegan items with the focus to cater for every diet and their rapidly growing customer base.
Some items from their menu include hydration shots, healthy soft serves like their Pressed Freeze desserts and Vegan Pints.
What to order: Watermelon Rose (watermelon + lime + strawberry + natural rose flavour)
5. Kreation £££
Kreation makes all of its raw juices from farmers' market certified organic fruits and vegetables purchased locally in Santa Monica, with the goal of providing nourishing, clean fuel for the body, mind, and spirit. The brand is all about natural healing, which is why their juices and grab-and-go foods are targeted; and use ingredients to alleviate issues like anxiety, cramps, headaches, constipation, skin condition and so much more.
It gets better... their Beverly Hills location has a juice ATM where you can buy juice 24/7!
What to order: Illuminate Juice (orange + apple + pineapple + carrot + lemon + turmeric + cinnamon)
6. Sunlife Organics £££
This juice goodness store has several locations throughout Los Angeles, including one in the heart of Malibu. Sunlife Organics is the place to go for a quick top up of juices, acai bowls and smoothies.
The atmosphere is very chic in an LA/Mother Earth way and long lines are standard as surfers and locals fill up on superfood shakes with extras like raw organic protein powder, goji berries, and probiotics. From chia seeds and raw cocoa snacks to natural beauty products and organic foods, the retail section has everything you need for a healthy, Cali lifestyle.
What to order: Fast Eddy (apple + lemon + ginger + cayenne pepper over ice)