Are you looking for something brand new and healthy to eat? Well, you’re in luck because The Juice Pod is up and coming! With its variety of smoothies, paninis, toasts, and juices, the Juice Pod is sure to be delicious for anyone looking for something refreshing to eat or drink. 

The Juice Pod is a popular super-food spot known for its smoothies, acai bowls, and overall healthy selection. It has become extremely popular due to its multiple locations all across Pennsylvania and New Jersey. A new location has recently opened in the North Penn Marketplace, located on Valley Forge Rd. It is open from 9am to 4pm, so it’s perfect for breakfast or lunch. 

The menu had a vast selection of options, so there was something different for everyone’s taste. I was given the opportunity to go to their new location to try some of their food. Their large menu made it hard to choose. 

I chose the “Avocado Elite” which consisted of avocado spread, parmesan cheese, and lastly, it was topped off with arugula. There was also a variety of bread choices; I chose whole grain. The spread was good and it had the right amount of flavoring and seasoning. The bread was lightly toasted and thickly sliced. The only thing that I didn’t love was the large amount of arugula that was on top of the spread.

For a drink, I chose the “Summer Vibes”. It consisted of strawberries, bananas, and mango. It tasted super sweet but nevertheless, it was still good. It was extremely healthy. Nothing about it tasted artificial at all. If you’re a fruit smoothie connoisseur, I would definitely give it a try!

There is also a seasonal menu for anyone who is a lover of all things pumpkin. Just as an example, there were choices such as a pumpkin spice smoothie or a pumpkin toast!

Before you try it, here are some things to consider: the atmosphere, price, and wait time. 

The overall vibe of the restaurant was very relaxed. They had rap music going but it was still very quiet. You had the choice of eating in or taking out and there weren’t many people eating in at all. It would be a great place to study or simply hang out with friends.

I would recommend ordering ahead of time because of the long wait. It took about 20-30 minutes for my food to come out. So, if you’re in a rush this would not be the place to stop at. 

Lastly, it was on the pricier side, so, if you are looking for something cheap, The Juice Pod is not for you.

Overall, I give it a 7.5/10 for the experience. Anyone who loves healthy food should stop by and check it out!