Real Good Juice Co.

They had me at Juice-​pac Shakur. Seriously, this place is a must if you’re around old town/​Lincoln Park. The juices are ready-​to-​go, but you can also have something prepared on the spot. Everything is cold pressed and delicious. The drink names alone are worth reading every juice description. Some of my faves so far are Punky Juice-​ster, Juice-​tin Bieber, and Mr. Randy Watson! If you don’t know, ask somebody. The staff is nice and the vibe is great. Def my new go-​to juice bar!

Great customer service with knowledgeable and friendly staff! Great juice and smoothies too!

The prices keep increasing and the menu posted does not clearly mark the prices. Also, the made to order smoothies used to include a superfood and now they charge extra. These juices are good but certainly not worth the high prices.

I ran the Chicago Marathon and this was the first time I tried this awesome juice at the Nike Store. Super yummy and wish they would open one in Texas were I live!

I still can’t believe this place. I love getting fresh juice and usually just go to La Strada in Logan Square or even Freshii. I thought I’d stop in this place and give it a try. I ordered the Juice Springsteen small and was left in shock when he walked to the cooler, grabbed a prepackaged juice and told me 8.95. Eight dollars and ninety five cents for a freaking small juice! It was good, but not that good. It’s insulting to charge that much and I don’t understand why people think that’s ok. You can get fresh ingredients in a juice for much less. I will not be back to this pretentious rip off of a store.

They have a wide and delicious selection of juices and smoothies. There’s a local and hip vibe. They play good music and the storefront is very appealing.

Juices were good but it’s very small, no clear line, and they don’t do made to order juices, only smoothies. Also there wasn’t a ton of variety in their juices. Pricey, but similar to other juice bars. Convenient location means I will be back. Their juice names are cute!

AMAZING !!! Can I say it again. AMAZING !!! Stumbled upon this place on accident and can hardly wait to return. Juices and smoothies were to die for. Staff was very nice. If only they could ship out of state– my only complaint (and then then I’m not complaining just sad)

This is hands down my favorite spot for green juice! The Punky Juicester was seriously delicious — almond, matcha, chia and mint — yum! The space was clean and bright and the service was great. They even gave me three different green juice samples when I wasn’t sure which flavor to choose. So nice! At $ 11 for a 16 oz bottle it was a definite splurge but worth every sip. I’ll be back soon!

Literally the best juices in the city and I have tried pretty much all the juice places. Their almond milk ones are out of this world and such a creamy treat… of the almond milk ones, my fave is the the Punky Juicster. I’ve tried all of their other juices too and would be hard pressed to pick a favorite. I’m just glad they are a trip across town or I’d be broke.
Also…they have crazy good/​awesome coconut meat jerky (WHAT!) and it’s a super friendly, great vibe in there.
Other awesome vegan snacks too, including my favorite granola bars from Sauce & Bread Kitchen (do contain honey).

This juicery is one of the best in Chicago. The shop itself is incredibly clean, simple, and beautiful with a vibrant atmosphere. I absolutely loved the layout of the menu and so happy to see a great variety of juices, smoothies, and snacks on the list. The people running the shop are also very kind and helpful. They’re willing to let you sample a few of their juices before you make a decision! Also, you can turn any juice into a smoothie and they’ll add dates and banana to thicken to a smoothie-​like consistency.
My all time favorite from Real Good is the Punky Juice-​ster. I bought a few to take home for the mornings when I need a kick of caffeine. The addition of chia adds a great texture to the juice too. I also ordered the Juice Springsteen which I think is one of their classics but it’s SO GOOD. It’s the perfect blend of vegetables with a tint of sweetness.
Seriously, I would never get bored at Real Juice. If you’re in the area, it’s a perfect treat anytime of the day.

This is hands down the BEST juice bar in the city ! The juices and smoothies are all delicious (seriously…they are ALL delicious) and its amazing to know the ingredients are all sourced locally and organically as possible ! I’ve completed two juice cleanses with them and feel amazing when I finish.
There is just no other juice place in the city where you get this quality… and the team working there is awesome !

Awesome and different juices and smoothies. Staff are quite helpful and friendly, as well as a well designed interior to the store. Will definitely be back for more. I personally reccomend the «too easy cha», an awesome smoothie.

Friendly staff, lots of regulars and the best juice I’ve ever tasted. Bruce Springsteen and punky juicster were the first ones I tried but I’ll be back for more!

Amazing place for juices and smoothies!
Came here with my boyfriend when we needed a snack before going to Lincoln Park Zoo (still getting my Chicago tourist on, what?) because it looked fresh and healthy and the names of the drinks were hilarious. Your Nutty Uncle leaped off the page for us so we both ordered it: cold brew coffee, cacao, almond milk, dates, banana and cardamom. COME ON.
It was super delicious. I loved the décor of the place and how the menu item colors corresponded with the color of the smoothie/​juice. Be warned, it WILL cost you a pretty penny ($ 20 for two regular smoothies) but it’s worth it just to watch the business-​strength Vitamix whir back and forth. I’ll be back to try the Kal E. Kapowski next!

This was the perfect pick-​me-​up for a mid-​afternoon drop-​in. (Just realized that was a lot of hyphens. Not sorry.) The girlfriend read a few of the smoothie names and ingredients after finding the place on Unilocal and we couldn’t resist giving it a try.
It’s a small, clean, vibrant little shop and the ladies behind the counter were smiley and helpful. We both got the Your Nutty Uncle smoothies (cold brew coffee, almond milk and almond butter, cardamom, banana, dates) which were really delicious. They were made completely from scratch while we waited and from walking in to the first sips might have only been a total of 5 minutes, some of which was just checking out the fun names of their juices and smoothies.
The staff was super helpful. We didn’t really have any questions, but just chatting with our server made it obvious how much she knew about healthy food and drink choices. The other server could be overheard helping the next customers and providing some deep but friendly product knowledge and getting them quickly setup with their drinks, too.
I would without a doubt make a point of coming back and tasting my way through basically the entire menu.

They had me at the name Punky Juice-​ster. Then I tasted the minty-​matcha almond milk, and I was really sold. This drink is crisp and fresh, loaded with good-​for-​you foods and plenty of texture from the chia seeds. The Juicy Liu is another crave-​worthy milk, touched with sea salt and hazelnut — like a milkshake, only you don’t feel guilty after the last sip.
Real Good Juice Co. also offers more traditional green– and root-​driven juices as well as an array of smoothies, shots and energy bites. Post-​run, this is where you want to be.

I am all for juice places coming to Chicago however this place is pretty pricey! They find little ways to nickle and dime you along the way: add a banana $ 1, add some bee pollen $ 1… Aloe Vera? Another $ 1. Before you know it you’re walking out w a $ 13.00 juice! More than brunch at Nookies down the street!
That being said, I’m obsessed with the juicy Liu. It tastes like an amazing milkshake. Add a banana & date and you’ll be in heaven. It makes a pretty big portion, split with a friend to save a pretty penny :)
I’ve also had the juice springsteen. Also good. But not as milky as the Liu. More of a traditional green juice.
Go nuts, but try not to break the bank!

Ignore my number of check-in’s, it’s more like 45.
I spend the majority of my shit paycheck here, I often think to myself, «I only have 18 $ in my bank account. should I do it? Yeah probably, oh well!»
The Juicy Lu and the super-​food balls are my go to – it’s the PERFECT post workout meal. It’s way better than that muscle-​milk BS. The silky smooth smoothie is also on point.
I like this place because everything is fresh, local, tastes good, and they don’t have any weird additives or chemicals in their product. I’m in here (at least) three times a week, and the staff is amazing.
It’s nice to find a place so keen on supporting a healthy lifestyle.
It can be a little pricey, but looking good is expensive.

When my brother-​in-​law suggested we go check out the newly opened «Real Good Juice Co,» I was all about it. We went this morning and had a «real good» experience… especially considering that this business has been open for less than a week!
Ryan was working the juice bar, and he was super friendly. He gave us each a sample of their cold pressed juice. I had the «Juice Willis» and David had the «Punky Juice-​ster.» We then each took a «Ginger, Lemon, Oil of Oregano» shot. Warning: it has a serious kick!
We sat for a few more minutes (and watched as a handful of customers came and went), and then took some juices to go: Cutler #6 for David and my sister and Juice Springsteen for me. Feedback on the Cutler #6 is that it is well balanced and tasty. (It’s made with spinach, carrot, celery, cucumber, apple and lemon.) I also enjoyed my Juice Springsteen, described as «a glorious anthem of celery, apple, kale, swiss chard, dandelion greens, parsley, ginger and lemon. With healing power that’ll make you feel like you were born to run… baby.» Cute description, right? I would probably request something with a little more tang next time… I really enjoy the lemon, ginger, tart flavors. Maybe Gabe, the juice chef, can craft something like that to add to the menu in the future. May I suggest calling it the «Out of Town Juiceter» in my honor?!
Our total bill for all of the above was just over $ 40… kind of pricey, but then again, RGJC uses all organic and local produce. I also learned that they contribute a percentage of their juice sales to local charities. Gotta like that!
I didn’t get to try anything else during this morning’s visit, but there is a bunch of other «real good stuff» on their menu including coffee, granola, salad, and more… I’d definitely return to check these things out, especially due to the fact that the location is super close to my sis/bro’s place in Old Town.
The only kink I’d suggest working out is a bit more organization /​flow on serving customers in the order that makes the most sense. Some folks (like us) may grab a seat at the bar, while others may belly on up to the bar to order… Perhaps an «order here» sign may make sense if this place gets super crowded? I am sure they will figure it out, and regardless, this local biz is off to more than a «real good» start!