Jamba Juice

Standard juice stop. I prefer the «banana berry smoothie» from the old menu with bananas, blueberries, strawberries, and raspberry sherbet. Make sure to sign up for the Jamba insider rewards to get $ 3 off the first order.

The staff are friendly, but they are painfully slow. I don’t like missing my train because someone is slow. =L

J’ai eu l’occasion de m’arrêter dans ce Jamba Juice lors d’une halte à la recherché de fraîcheur sous un soleil de plomb. Découverte impromptue mais néanmoins très plaisante pour ce spécialiste des jus de fruits et autres «shakes» en tout genre !
La carte et le nombre de choix est vraiment important peut être même un peu trop car on est vite perdu. Ce que j’ai trouvé très sympa c’est la présence de «protein shake» disponibles en plusieurs version «whey» ou «soy» puis ensuite dans différents parfums. Pour ma part j’ai opté, pour la version à la fraise et framboise et qui était vraiment très bonne même si vraiment lourde surtout en version king size.
La salle est plutôt petite mais bien agencée au final. La climatisation fait franchement du bien pour une petite pause fraîcheur et fruitée. Le service est assez bon même si il n’y a pas de quoi s’extasier… La propreté (dans la salle) est au rendez-​vous et c’est appréciable.
Une très bonne découverte d’un magasin de shakes fruités et même protéinés a la fraîcheur des produits de base incontestable. Une halte obligatoire sur Belmont Avenue en cas de grosses chaleurs !

I’m beginning to think that Jamba Juice has Smiling and Friendliness requirements for its employees, because I’m two for two this week with positive Jamba Juice experiences. The two girls here just seemed really happy — like nothing could get them down today — and happy to serve every customer who walked in. Nothing beats good service with a genuine smile.

This location is always clean and the employees are always the friendliest people to talk to. Helpful too, if you’re an indecisive person like I am! Somehow I just can’t deviate from the always-​delicious Strawberries Wild.

The staff here are so friendly, and most of the time when I go here it’s pretty empty (I can only think of one time when there was any kind of line). I’ve noticed that some other locations charge for boosts, but here they are free.
If you’ve been to Jamba Juice, you know the smoothies and snacks are generally the same at all the locations, so this review is mainly for the awesome service.

There is a not much better than a Pomegranate Pick me Up! Smoothies forever!!!

I’ve been to a lot of different Jamba Juice locations in Chicago and even though as others have said there generally aren’t vast differences from one location to the next, this one is my favorite. Really for me it boils down to customer service. The people at every location are friendly, but at this one they take it even a step further. I went back twice in one week and they remembered me and were also very candid with their drink recommendations. I was interested in a special on the menu and the woman working was very honest with her appraisal (it wasn’t her favorite — too sweet, but customers seemed to like it). I decided to try it anyway and she was clear that if I didn’t like it she would remake it for me per their satisfaction guarantee. I’ve been to Jamba WAY too many times and I’ve never heard about the guarantee. I didn’t need to use it though because it was absolutely perfect, well blended and delicious.

The employees are nice and give friendly customer service. I like the peanut butter moo the best. I like they sell food (warm and on the go items). You need to ask for a key to use bathroom and this place closes at 8pm… why so early?

I got the berry fulfilling after being ushered forward by a man named «Doug». Doug was pleasant and friendly, clearly making sure that we were his first priority. He asked us if we wanted to add a free boost. I snagged protein.
I’m not here to knock the protein boost… But its terrible! Made my smoothie all chalky and weird. I came back into the store, nervous about requesting a new one. Sometimes people get angry at you. I meekly asked Doug if I could request a different smoothie without the protein, and he reassured me with a warm smile and a «goodness guarantee». The guarantee meant a different smoothie for me without a hassle! I told Doug I didn’t want to cheat him and that he didn’t have to fill it up all the way (I’d already sucked out two inches), but Doug gave me an entirely new power size. Came back again two days later. Why? Because Doug was so cool and understanding. Great customer service definitely goes a long way.

The smoothies taste the same at every location so this is more about the service.
Although they were nice, they really need to have more workers working at certain times.
I live across the street and wanted a quick smoothie; there were about 7 people in the small store: 3 waiting for their smoothies and 4 in line to order. They only had 2 workers. I left to get food for a good 5 – 10 min and by the time i got back they had just finished my smoothie.

I love Jamba Juice! This particular location is very nice and very convenient. I wish it was there when I had lived down the street. The staff here is exceptionally nice compared to some other locations. I think Jamba Juice has the best combinations. I can’t say that I’ve been to other places with better smooties. I love that they have the 16 oz portion, even though I love me some smoothies, it’s hard for all 5’3 of me to suck down their original size without having to find the nearest restroom to wee wee after.

I’ve been a jamba fan ever since the locations were scarce.
My usual go to is the Caribbean Passion. I love the flavor combo.
I also really appreciate the viscosity of the smoothies here. There’s nothing I hate more than a runny smoothie. They have a great variety of drinks and a standard munchie selection.
I’m also a big fan of the new Apples ‘n Greens smoothie.
The flavor ISNT for everyone but I appreciate that the sweetness is balanced out by an earthy bitterness that the Greens provide. I’ll oftentimes drink one as a meal… (I’m just going to pretend it’s like a super thick gazpacho sin tomates)
Wheat grass shots are standard.
I liked the other seasonal drinks here as well.
I’m not the biggest fan of the flatbreads though.
Oatmeal here is pretty solid. better than the offerings at Starbucks!
The secret menu is fun, not my favorite though.
My only thing is that they can’t keep hiking up the prices. srsly.

Hopefully I’m stating the obvious but Jamba smoothies are really just fat kid food disguised as something healthy. I only seem to come here when I’m lured in with some coupon or sweet sounding deal. Most of the smoothies on the menu are made with sugary sherbert (diabetes explosion). The portions are made for obese people. The sandwiches and wraps taste like they may have been made with refrigerated dog food (I hate being this harsh, but it’s true!). This Jamba Juice location does have shiny, happy employees though. They are always very smiley and friendly. 2 stars for that.
And one last thought – what’s up with using styrofoam cups? Not very «green».

Sooo, Jamba Juice displays their menu online. The menu consists of the expected sugary smoothies. However, I noticed that they have sandwiches and flatbreads.
To JJ I go.
I arrive around midday. It’s quite desolate inside. I begin looking for the sandwiches listed, and find nothing. I inquire to the cashier…
Ah, the cashier. A pleasantly enough looking lass. Wait, what is this? No teeth? *gasp*. Oh, snap, two teeth. The front two. Possibly named Bessy’s Dairy Cow and Jay Cutler, possibly not.
The cashier tells me that they are out of sandwiches. Also, they are getting a fresh shipment of sandwiches in tomorrow. Wait, did I inquire about sandwiches or leather sectionals?
I was hungry. No, I was slightly beyond hungry; having gone for an extended bike ride this very morning and having not eaten post-​ride yet.
I ordered a protein berry smoothie and chicken smokehouse flatbread.
Well, the smoothie, though full of sugar, was pretty good. Perhaps my homemade are better, but thats another review. However, the chicken smokehouse was questionably chicken and certainly not from any house (or any boxed shape device) smoker.
Basically, it was like taking a single pita bread, putting some black bean corn salsa on it, .2 oz chicken, and .1 oz cheese.
I had to toss it and buy a protein bar.
Jamba Juice fail. I’ve also decided that JJ is a deceitful store since the smoothies that are so «healthy» are really calorie-​laden sugar bombs.

So you guys, it’s about time I break out some valley girl speak. I’ve been waiting for the perfect time and place and well, jamba juice is just begging for it. Actually maybe the jamba in university village deserves this treatment but its been awhile since I’ve been there and I like keeping my reviews accurate and current. See how good I am to you people? And I’m allowed cuz lest you forget in past reviews, I grew up in a valley. The willamette valley. Look that shit up if you don’t know. So here we go.
Like oh my gaw?! This jamba juice is like totally rockin? Like totally friendly service ya? Like informing me about all their specials and like smiling at me? I’m diggin this for sure!!! But like a little like dirty here? Like. Ew? I mean it’s totally not busy but could like use a little like straightening up and wipe downs and junk? Like totally. Oh my gaw, they can like make a totally awesome white gummy bear and I’m like so diggin it. A totally refreshing treat on a like blazing hot day, like yah?! Um you guys, they like have «happy hour» here too, I’m like totally buggin over this and I will totally be there and junk?! Totally. This like qualifies as one of my like favorite jamba locations like in the city? Except you michigan ave location, like you just need to be like exiled. Like totally?!
/​valley girl speak. That gave me a headache. Next time something simpler like robot or caveman. Yeaaaaah!

After throwing away my Red Mango from next door (yuck!) I decided to try my luck at Jamba Juice…
This Jamba Juice doesn’t differ from the others in Chicago except for one very important difference: this location is efficient! We didn’t have to wait 15 minutes for our Strawberry Whirl. Also, it tasted perfect, so that was a plus.
This Jamba Juice is clean… which is saying alot considering it does so much business and is on the corner of an extremely busy intersection. Can’t wait to go back for a Mango smoothie!

I didn’t have air conditioning in my apartment and I was actually, hard to believe, getting tired of chocolate milk shakes. Jamba Juice came to mind.
The employees were very friendly. I don’t even remember which frozen concoction I got, but it was delicious and certainly helped me to cool down. I also indulged in a pretzel and boy was it good! I’ll be back, even after I have air conditioning!

I cannot tell you the excitement that lit up inside me when I saw a Jamba Juice had finally opened up outside of the restricted Chicago Loop. And it’s a great northside location off Belmont near the El stop with a brand new storefront.
On a nice day, there’s nothing more refreshing than the Acai Super Antioxidant «Blended with a Purpose» Smoothie. The flavor is amazing (not tart like the real fruit), healthy, lactose friendly (made with soy milk) & berrylicious (strawberry, raspberry, acai=Heaven)!
BUT today I stopped in and didn’t get asked which vitamin boost I’d like. Do you now have to pay extra for a boost? Is that what is listed as powder on the menu? AHHH I sure hope not. The day JJ starts charging for your complimentary boost is a true sign that our economy is in the hole!

I was a little wary of Jamba Juice opening up in my favorite, «independent”/non-commercial neighborhood, but I’m glad it’s around now.
ESPECIALLY because for the month of March you can buy their oatmeal for $ 1. You read that correctly:
I tried the apples and cinnamon oatmeal and it was pretty good: thick rolled oats, lots of brown sugar, and a good fruit to oat ratio. Mind you, the stuff was pretty sweet and I like sweets.
Not to mention I came here in the afternoon when I was pretty much the only customer and the server was nice enough to bring me my cup of oatmeal. Props to the employees!
This location is also open pretty late in case you ever need a 9 pm smoothie fix. You know who you are.

Mmm… good stuff and this new Jamba actually has tables and chairs in it. The store was clean, the juice boys were cute, friendly, and fast. They even offered me a frequent buyer card, which no other Jamba Juice has. I’ve liked all the drinks I’ve had there… today I got the acai berry one. Smoothies with a smile. Yum.