Jamba Juice

I’ve only been to Jamba Juice twice… ever! So weird, I know, but after my first visit 10 years ago, I guess I just remember it as a really expensive ice cream replacement.
But…
With the weather getting a sunnier and springier, I couldn’t resist a fruity dinner replacement the other day.
First of all, the second I walked in the door I was completely taken over with the amazingly fruity smell of this place. I honestly walked in and didn’t want to leave! Not something you typically get in a mall situation.
So here’s the deal. I ordered an Apple ‘n Greens smoothie. What I liked about it first and foremost is the fact it was nice and cold. Some places serve their smoothies at room temperature — not something I enjoy. Even though I could taste the kale in this bright beautiful fruity and green drink, it didn’t taste healthy at all… no a good thing!
My smoothie was a blend of apple and strawberry juices, kale, peaches, mangos and bananas. I ordered a small and it was almost $ 6, but it was a total and complete meal replacement. There is no way I could have finished a medium size, so take note the next time you stop in.
Yes, the smoothie was real whole fruit and 100% juice. And, it was gluten free, non-​dairy, and vegan. Can’t beat that!
I will totally be back. Even if it’s just to stop in and smell the fruit.

Rarely has the steel-​cut oatmeal when I stop in. Always seem to be making new batch which takes .5 hour. And… at least three times in last two weeks, stopped in for carrot juice and juicer is «busted». Takes 3 – 4 weeks to replace juicer? Seriously?
Get on it guys. Making your brand look sleazy.
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UPDATE! June/​2015
After call to regional manager, and corporate offices, things changed. Mike/​manager great guy, and his staff are fantastic at getting your Jamba just the way you want it, they seriously aim to please!
Complete turn around.
Ron Kolman/​Highland Park.

I usually come EVERYDAY after my workout and get the CHOCOLATE MOOD. The smoothie is amazing like usually but the girl that was helping me seemed like she didn’t know what she was doing. I ordered a pretzel and she didn’t know how to use the toaster and it’s a cold pretzel now. I think that she should have more training to be honest.

I hadn’t been to jamba for a while. Their smoothies are amazing and the person helping me was great. I asked him to substitute strawberries for oranges. They only had orange juice or orange sherbert. He suggested the sherbert. The smoothie is fantastic. I have trouble with the $ 5 cost though. Even Starbucks is cheaper than that.

Nice, clean, bright location. Friendly staff. Fewer choices than Planet Smoothie, but since there are not any in the area, Jamba Juice has become my second favorite smoothie/​juice bar!

I got my usual Mango a go go. The staff was not very friendly. It seems like he was the only one there and that I was bothering his alone time. The drink taste fine.

I always love this location. Even when there is a line they are quick with getting drinks out! The staff if really nice and there is nothing better than a smoothie on a hot day.

Overpriced, but really yummy if you want a healthy meal in a rush. But don’t kid yourselves… these are packed with calories!

One of my favorite smoothie places in the northern suburbs. One of my favorite drinks to get which is the most unhealthy drink on the menu is the peanut butter mood! It is so good!!! Another favorite smoothie of mine is the strawberries wild. It is a mixture of strawberry and banana. The only reason why I took a star off of this review is due to the service at this location. My brother did not want banana in his orange a peel smoothie. I asked the lady nicely just to make sure their was no banana in the smoothie and she said «no there is no banana» in a very rude tone. That is not a way how to treat your customer. Despite this little debacle, I will come back to this place in the future for my smoothies.