Whether you want to kick-start your day with a superfood-infused smoothie or revitalize midday with fresh-pressed juice, these Chicago spots deliver with full-bodied flavor and nutrient-packed recipes.
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160 W. Kinzie St.; 2904 N. Ashland Ave. / Website
From superfood-packed juice blends like the Dandy Detox (dandelion greens, celery, apples, lemon and ginger) to powerhouse smoothies like the Maui Wowie with pitaya, mango, banana, coconut butter, camu camu, turmeric, collagen, lemon chaga and allulose plus full cleanse programs and more, this locally based outfit is a go-to for health-minded Chicagoans.
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22 W. Maple St. / Website
Since late 2010, this Gold Coast health food shop has remained a top pick among in-the-know locals for its fresh juices, delicious smoothies, nutritious meals and all-natural supplements and vitamins. Choose from popular offerings such as the protein-packed Peanut Butter Cup Super Shake (banana, peanut butter, chocolate plant protein, red apple, almond milk and honey) and the turkey melt with sliced turkey breast, Swiss, avocado, tomato, onions, spinach and sun-dried tomato jalapeno sauce.
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51 W. Huron St. / Website
This charming Gold Coast go-to beckons with a tempting menu of creative plant-based fare (think collard green burritos and sweet potato wraps) plus fresh-squeezed juice elixirs and smoothies packed with spirulina, chlorophyll, hemp seed, dragonfruit and more. Get your daily dose of veggies with the Generous Greens juice elixir (celery, parsley, collard greens, apple, lemon and ginger juice) or start your day with the indulgent Cinnamon Crunch smoothie (bananas, signature granola, hemp seed, cinnamon and almond milk).
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211 E. Ontario St.; 3241 N. Broadway; 643 N. Wells St. / Website
Offering over 65 seasonally rotating juices and libations, this made-in-Chicago company with multiple locations features cold-pressed juices and almost exclusively organic ingredients. Signature menu items include the Island Breeze with mango, peach, pineapple, banana, coconut water, agave and seamoss, plus nibbles like Super Green avocado toast with fresh kale, creamy hummus, avocado, tomatoes, crunchy papitas, hemp seeds and house aioli.
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Multiple locations / Website
With an extensive menu of protein shakes and fruit smoothies, warm bowls, breakfast scrambles and more—all packed with healthy and nutritious ingredients—this Chicago-based company is the undisputed king of health-conscious fast-casual fare in the Windy City. With locations across the city and suburbs, Protein Bar & Kitchen is known for its indulgent specialties, with highlights like the Zenergy smoothie (matcha green tea, avocado, raw organic honey and oat milk) and the black bean bowl with roasted chicken, black beans, salsa and cheddar.
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948 W. Newport Ave. / Website
This homegrown spot in the heart of Lakeview offers fresh-pressed juices, smoothies, açai bowls, cleanses and more—all with names inspired by the city’s transit system—in a colorful storefront. Refuel with smoothies like the immune-boosting Blue Line (coconut water, mango, banana, pineapple, apple and spirulina), the antioxidant-rich Pink Line (coconut water, banana and strawberries) and the anti-viral Yellow Line (coconut water, mango, orange, turmeric, ginger, pineapple and banana).
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