Food and Drink

It’s smoothie season. Cool down with one of these 11 blended drinks in Charlotte.

Clean Juice has five different regular smoothie options.
Clean Juice has five different regular smoothie options.

There isn’t anything like a fresh, cool smoothie on a warm day in Charlotte. On those days when you aren’t up for making your own concoction at home, you can choose one of the many delicious smoothies the Queen City has to offer.

With temperatures warming up, it’s the perfect time to put together a list of places where you are sure to find a blend that suits your taste buds. If you’re eating clean, we’ve got you covered. If you want to indulge, there are options for that, as well.

(1) Carolina Smoothies

1408 East Blvd. D

Smoothie to order: The Carolina Sunrise has orange juice, banana and pineapple.

Price: $4.61

(2) Clean Juice

Multiple locations

Smoothie to order: The Spring One has pineapple, almond milk, strawberries, vanilla and dragon fruit.

Price: $7.25

Clean Juice has smoothies, acai bowls and protein drinks.
Clean Juice has smoothies, acai bowls and protein drinks. Robert Kisiah

(3) Green Brothers Juice Co.

2230 Park Road, #103

7802-A Fairview Road

2725-B South Blvd.

Coming soon to Birkdale Village

Smoothie to order: The Green Goddess has banana, mango, spinach and coconut water.

Price: $5.75

Green Brothers Juice Co. offers smoothies, wellness shots, juices and more.
Green Brothers Juice Co. offers smoothies, wellness shots, juices and more. Courtesy of Green Brothers Juice Co.

(4) Frutta Bowls

1055 Metropolitan Ave., Suite A4

Smoothie to order: The Green Machine includes kale, avocado, pineapple, coconut milk, mango and honey.

Price: $7.99

Frutta Bowls smoothies don’t have any added sugar.
Frutta Bowls smoothies don’t have any added sugar. Courtesy of Frutta Bowls

(5) Hip Hop Smoothies

249 Mt. Holly-Huntersville Road, Suite 210

Smoothie to order: The Get Low has mango, strawberries, pineapples and tropical Red Bull.

Price: $6.50; $7.50

(6) Juice Bar

1204 Central Ave., #100

Smoothie to order: The PB&J comes with banana, peanut butter, strawberries, avocado and apple juice.

Price: $7.95

(7) Juice Box Charlotte

3100 N. Davidson St., #101

Smoothie to order: The Green Machine has organic apple juice, lemon, coconut milk, kale, spinach, banana and pineapple.

Price: $7.99

(8) The Lights Juicery & Cafe

16631 Lancaster Hwy., #107

Smoothie to order: The Islander has apple juice, banana, mango, pineapple and coconut water.

Price: $8.50; $11

(9) Nékter Juice Bar

Multiple locations

Smoothie to order: The Berry Banana Burst has strawberry, banana, blueberry, housemade cashew milk and agave nectar.

Price: $6.75; $8.80; $10.85

(10) Village Juice CLT

1115 N. Brevard St., Unit 9

Smoothie to order: The Sunset has housemade coconut milk, banana, pineapple, lime and mango.

Price: $8.95

(11) Viva Raw

224 E. 7th St.

1801 Yorkmont Road

Smoothie to order: The Cacao Almond Bliss Almond Milk has banana, raw cacao powder, bates, almond butter and cinnamon.

Price: $8


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This story was originally published April 19, 2021 at 6:30 AM.

Ebony Morman
The Charlotte Observer
Ebony Morman is a freelance writer. In her free time, she loves to travel, read, write and develop Charlotte’s youth through her nonprofit. Follow her on Instagram @chitoclt.
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