(SPOT.ph) The Philippines only has two seasons—hot and hotter—so we’re always in the mood for cool refreshments to battle the heat. Smoothies are a great way to not only cool off but also get a health boost from fresh fruits and vegetables. And with all the produce you can get locally, the possible combinations are endless. These 10 places and online stores have got you covered if you're looking for great-tasting, zingy sips.
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Get your fill of refreshing smoothies and juices in Metro Manila from these restaurants and online sellers:
Shaka Café
Famous Siargao stop Shaka Café has brought their fresh food and chill vibes to Metro Manila, with branches at Burgos Circle and SM Mall of Asia, which means we can now get all the smoothies we’ve missed. The two-toned Berry Good Nice (P220) is not only picture-perfect—it tastes really good, too. After all, you really can’t go wrong with mixed berries, bananas, peaches, grated coconut, and coconut water. If you prefer to not only eat your greens but drink them, too, the Forest Smoothie (P220) is a must, with its combo of kale, spinach, coconut water, coconut yogurt, avocado, moringa, and mint.
Shaka Café is at Burgos Circle, Taguig City; and SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City.
The Wholesome Table
This rustic and homey restaurant has become known for using only organic produce for food that is both healthy and hearty, and their Superfood Smoothies are no exception. Be Empowered (P220) is sure to give you the energy boost to get through a dreary day, thanks to spinach, kale, banana chia seeds, spirulina, and almond milk. The Be Dreamy (P380), meanwhile, is as lovely as its name with a sweet combination of mango, banana, chia seeds, goji berries, coconut milk, lemon, and raw honey. You can also pick up one of their cold-pressed juices—which are the Be Alive (P290) with apple, kale, spinach, celery, cucumber, and lemon; and the Be Delightful (P320) with carrot, apple, and orange—if you’re in for a more thirst-quenching sip.
See a list of The Wholesome Table branches.
Café Guilt
Café Guilt exudes chill, laid-back beachy vibes even in the middle of busy Quezon City, and the best thing to have while you relax at their al-fresco area that’s lush with greenery is a fresh smoothie. Their bestseller is the Mamatcha (P250), refreshingly earthy thanks to matcha that’s blended with banana, oat ‘mylk,’ and coconut water. If you need a pick-me-up that’s also packed with nutrients, have the Espress Yourself (P260) with banana, coconut oil, honey, oat ‘mylk,’ and a shot of espresso.
Café Guilt is at 35 Scout Castor Street corner Scout Reyes Street, Diliman, Quezon City.
Wildflour
While you can always go the classic route and have the Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice (P320) on your next brunch at Wildflour, why not change things up and have the aptly named Good Morning Sunshine Smoothie (P320) with the no-fail combination of strawberries, mango, pineapple, banana, yogurt, and honey? A little simpler but just as wholesome for you is the Blue Dream Smoothie (P320) with blueberries, strawberries, banana, yogurt, and honey.
See a list of Wildflour branches.
SaladStop
Chances are you turn to SaladStop for their fresh and vibrant salads and hearty wraps, which offer a plethora of different textures in every bite—but there are times that we prefer to get our fruit-and-veg fix by way of sipping, rather than chewing. Enter their short but sweet line of smoothies: the Berry Grape-ful (P160) with grapes, banana, blueberry, and strawberry; the Pink Panther with banana, strawberry, and greek yogurt (P160); and the Green Glow with romaine, spirulina, mango, and apple (P160). All are sweetened with honey, blended with coconut water, and get added texture thanks to chia seeds.
See a list of SaladStop branches.
Dean and Deluca
Dean and Deluca’s beverage menu is just as extensive as their food one, but it’s hard to miss the Probiotic Yoghurt Smoothies (which you can also get without the yogurt). Each one is labeled with its health benefit, which you can totally ignore for the fruit combination that appeals to you the most. After all, it’s hard to resist the mango-and-peach combination of the Anti-Aging (P250) which also comes with a dose of collagen. The Superfoods (P220) meanwhile will take your tastebuds beachside, with the tropical mix of pineapple, passion fruit, and banana plus kale for a nutrient boost.
See a list of Dean and Deluca branches.
So Green
So Green’s smoothies are pretty straightforward but simple doesn’t have to be a bad thing. The Mango Smoothie (P150) with mango, milk, and ice is a classic that pairs well with any of So Green’s salads and wraps, while fans of banana milk are sure to enjoy the Banana Smoothie (P150) with bananas, milk, ice, and syrup. If you prefer more fruits in your drink, the Mixed Berries Smoothie (P165) is the one for you—this drink is packed with strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and chia seeds blended with milk.
So Green is at CKB Center, 203 Tomas Morato corner Scout Rallos, Diliman, Quezon City.
Antipodean Coffee Manila
There’s no question that Antipodean Coffee Manila takes coffee seriously—it is in the name after all. But they’ve also got drinks for those who would rather have something fruitier and non-caffeinated. Their Healthy/Mixed Juices blend together fruits and vegetables for juices that are packed with flavor and nutrients. The Slice of Heaven (P273) has an energizing kick to it thanks to ginger that’s blended with carrot, apple, and pear, while the Tolaga Bay Sunrise (P273) is summer in a glass with orange, strawberry, and banana.
Antipodean Coffee Manila is at G/F 111 Paseo de Roxas Building, Paseo de Roxas corner Legaspi Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City.
Green Pastures
Green Pastures has always been known for its farm-to-table approach to food, so you can be sure that their Vitamix Smoothies use only the freshest fruits and veggies. But healthy can be fun, too—take their Vita Cookies (P280), a blend of orange, banana, and homemade cookies. If you’d rather stick to your classic green smoothies, you can always go for the Be Green (P220) with spinach, apple, celery, and ginger, or the Green Life (P320) with spinach, melon, orange, kale, and apple.
Green Pastures is at Level 4 East Wing Shangri-la Mall, Shaw Boulevard, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City.
Habit Food Group
Habit Food Group is a cloud kitchen with several virtual restaurants you can cross-order from—which means that though it makes the most sense to pair their smoothies with the salads and wraps from Mean Greens or the grain bowls from Bowlsome, there’s really nothing stopping you from having your drink with kebabs from The Kebab Co or fried chicken from Chicken Shack. Cinnamon and apples is a well-known, no-fail pairing but one that’s not often seen in smoothies, so the Cinnamon Apple Smoothie (P160) with cinnamon and apple plus banana, oats, lettuce, soy milk, and honey is especially intriguing. Dragonfruit smoothies are also not one you’d often find offered so it’s no surprise that their Dragonfruit Blueberry Smoothie (P170) with blueberries, dragonfruit, apple, banana, coconut water, and honey is a bestseller.
For orders, visit the Habit Food Group’s website.
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