Claire Tomasi 
There’s just something so restorative about an ice-cold smoothie on a hot summer day. Whether you prefer a strawberry banana shake or ginger turmeric juice, we rounded up the top smoothie spots around Hudson County to quell your cravings. From smoothies and acai bowls to juices and snacks, read on for some of Hoboken and Jersey City’s best juice + smoothie shops for that sweet, refreshing summer tang.
Hoboken
Acai Ya Later | 203 Washington Street
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If you’re looking for healthy food catering, Acai Ya Later in Hoboken offers catering for Acai Bowls and smoothies around the North Jersey area for your summer smoothie events. Signature smoothies like “Last Night Was Mad Real” and “Coco Loco” are must-tries. And if you’re running it solo, stop by for your choice of juice-based or power-green smoothies. You can also create your smoothie + pick from bases such as almond milk, coconut water, pineapple juice, and orange juice — so it’s all dairy-free and vegan.
Alfalfa | 92 Bloomfield Street + 1110 Washington Street; 160 1st Street, Jersey City
Beginning as a Hoboken-based farmers’ market, Alfalfa has since opened two Hoboken locations to provide healthy, high-quality eats. Its smoothie menu includes the “Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie”, which comes with organic unsweetened almond milk, strawberries, bananas, Greek yogurt, and housemade strawberry jam, and the “Matcha Glow Smoothie”, which contains organic unsweetened almond milk, bananas, avocado, spinach, cashew butter, and matcha.
Jungle Juice | 1016 Washington Street + 417 Washington Street
Jungle Juice has two locations in Hoboken on 10th Street and 4th Street for whenever your juice craving hits you. With a focus on all-natural ingredients and a healthy lifestyle, Jungle Juice is a family-owned business that will cater to any juicy request. Acai bowls, Pitaya bowls, veggie juices, smoothies, milkshakes, and add-ons are available. This is the spot for those who prefer dairy smoothies — smoothies come with non-fat yogurt or sherbet. There are vegan green smoothies and vegetable juices in addition to acai and pitaya bowl options.
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Playa Bowls | 100 Hudson Street, Hoboken + 2720 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City
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From smoothies and cold-pressed juices to coffees and acai bowls, Playa Bowls brings you a slice of summer, whatever time of year. The smoothies are all made with non-dairy kinds of milk like almond, coconut, and cashew milk. It has locations in both Hoboken and Jersey City.
Pure Green | 519 Washington Street
Pure Green specializes in health-conscious meals + drinks, including superfood smoothies and cold-pressed juices. Some of its smoothies include the “Blue Royale”, which comes with blueberries, almond butter, coconut, grass-fed whey protein, and almond milk, and the “Pink Dragon”, which includes pitaya, mango, pineapple, pure coconut, and coconut water.
Purely Juiced | 262 1st Street
Purely Juiced in Hoboken’s first cold-pressed juice spot features a selection of vegan, raw, cold-pressed juices, smoothies, juice cleanses, desserts, and snacks. Its menu is grab-and-go and is made in batches daily. If you’re on the run, Purely Juiced is the way to go.
Shaka Kitchen | 720 Monroe Street E103
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Shaka Kitchen by Food Network’s “Chopped” champion Kiersten Gormeley brings Hawaiian bowls, smoothies, and juices to Hoboken. Featuring a wide variety of seasonal smoothies, juices, and bowls on its expansive menu, Shaka Kitchen has something for everyone — and then some. What’s more, all the smoothies are gluten-free, soy-free, and vegan, plus it has lovely names like “Coconut Island” and “Clean Complexion.” On experience, taste, and star power alone, Shaka Kitchen is not one to be missed.
Toastique | 1450 Washington Street
This café chain specializes in healthy breakfast options + nourishing smoothies. Toastique features a selection of smoothies, cold-pressed juices, wellness shots, and smoothie bowls. It is also known for its custom-made iced collagen lattes, which are made with real collagen and include ingredients like matcha, turmeric, beet, or blueberry lavender.
Jersey City
Berri Berri Smoothie & Juice | 755 West Side Avenue
This Jersey City spot serves up smoothies, freshly-squeezed juices, oatmeal, veggie wraps, and protein shakes. The protein shakes are made with almond or coconut milk, making them vegan-friendly. Whether you opt for a Berri Meri, Berri Hulk, or Berri Sweet smoothie, you’ll be sure to leave feeling refreshed and satisfied. The menu is large and full of many choices, so the toughest thing you’ll have to do here is to figure out what you’re craving.
Busy Bee Organics | 451 Palisade Avenue
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Busy Bee Organics provides an organic meal delivery service, specializing in healthy, gluten-free, nutritious meals. It has several options for ordering meals: a café menu, personal chef services of varying tiers, and delivery via Uber or DoorDash. Its café menu features smoothies and juices (named “healing elixirs”), including “The Hannah Banana”, which contains banana, almond butter, flax, cinnamon, and protein, and the “Rose Latte”, which contains wild rose, beet root, and demerara sugar.
Cali Shakes | 490 Central Avenue
Specializing in green and fruit smoothies as well as milkshakes, Cali Shakes in Jersey City strives to provide healthy fast food alternatives to a not-so-healthy world. With holistic ingredients on a colorful menu featuring juices such as “Orange Ya Glad” and “Cupid’s Crush,” Cali Shakes Juices and Smoothies are awesome for a cleansing detox. Milkshakes are made with your choice of custard or frozen yogurt if you’re craving some dairy, and many of the Cali Shakes are made with coconut milk if you’re looking for a dairy-free route.
Juice Eternity | 30 Mall Drive West
Found on the second level of Newport Mall, Juice Eternity brings a health-conscious layer to the shopping centre’s selection of eateries. Its menu features a selection of protein smoothies, refreshers, and fresh juices designed to refresh and cleanse. And according to its website, a portion of each sale gets donated to important local causes.
Juicy City | 213 Mallory Avenue
This juice bar offers energizing, nutrient-rich drink options. Some of its top juices include the “Peacock Delight”, which is made with coconut water, pineapples, and blue spirulina, and the “The Hamilton Park”, made with apples, beets, carrots, and ginger. Juicy City’s smoothies are also made with different goals in mind. The “Berry Lane” smoothie is recommended for digestive support with its mixed berries + lemon, and the “Lincoln Park”, which includes coconut water, mango, strawberry, and pineapple, is for those seeking a tropical twist.
Nature’s House | 159-61 Newark Avenue
Nature’s House is a one-stop shop for healthy living. With vitamins and healthy products as well as a fully-functioning juice + smoothie bar, there are so many options for good-for-you purchases. There’s a Golden Mylk smoothie with turmeric, ginger, mango, banana, honey, cinnamon, and almond milk, as well as an apple pie smoothie with apple, oats, walnuts, ginger, banana, honey, cinnamon, and almond milk — among many other smoothie choices. There are lots of add-ons, like flax, chia, magnesium, and even CBD. Plus, all of the juices are targeted at different health functions, like boosting immunity, improving blood circulation, and decreasing inflammation.
Nute Juice | 457 Baldwin Avenue
In 2022, Nute Juice’s founders decided to launch their juice delivery business right in the heart of Jersey City. One of its juices, Turmeric Sunshine, is made out of pineapple, carrot, turmeric root, lemon, and black peppercorn. Another favorite is Blue Shark, made out of pineapple, lemon, apple, lime, and blue spirulina.
Root + Nectar Cafe | 201 Monticello Avenue
Root + Nectar Cafe is a juice bar, cafe, and eatery in Jersey City. It has vegan + vegetarian options and aims for customers to “experience the freshness daily”, according to its website.
Vibez Juice & Vegan Cafe | 82 Hutton Street
Vibez aims to serve up completely vegan, healthy, and delicious options. Some of the juices on the menu are ‘Green Vibez,’ with green apple, celery, cucumber, and spinach; ‘Strong Vibez,’ with celery, ginger, green apple, kale, and spinach; and ‘Immune Booster,’ with carrot, ginger, and pineapple, to name a few. You can even choose up to 4 fruits and vegetables and make your own juice or smoothie.
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