The sun is out and these warmer days are calling for a refreshing juice, smoothie or bubble tea. In Penticton, there are plenty of places to enjoy these cold drinks.
We’ve rounded up some local favourites, listed alphabetically. Which is your go-to?
Angry Vegan Juice Bar and Vegan Food
536 Main St.
Want to jumpstart your day? For just $2, you can buy a juice shot that has just the right mix of lemon and ginger to awaken the senses. Angry Vegan offers a variety of fresh-pressed vegetable and fruit juices and smoothies including their strawberry margarita smoothie.
Blenz Coffee
2-284 Main Street & Cherry Lane Shopping Centre
Now with two locations in Penticton, Blenz offers protein shakes and a selection of ‘chillo’ drink options (blended berry or coffee drink).
Booster Juice
2111 Main St. and 290 Riverside Dr.
Booster Juice is all about smoothies, with two locations in Penticton, including Cherry Lane Shopping Centre and Riverside Village. They offer so many varieties of smoothies, juices and specialty shots.
Gratify
469 Main St.
Gratify has been making their to-die-for cashew-based cheesecakes for years, but the vegan restaurant has so much more, including blended drinks like smoothies that are gluten and dairy free but don’t compromise on flavour.
Happiness Thai
107-535 Main St.
Happiness Thai restaurant is well known for its authentic Thai dishes but it has also built up a reputation for delicious bubble teas. From flavours of pina colada to peach and mango, get your tropical fix with tapioca bubbles or jellies.
Maui's Teahouse Bubble Tea Cafe
2050 Main St.
Named after their dog Maui, Maui's Teahouse offers a variety of slushie or blended bubble teas. Their best seller is the Skaha Sunrise – a refreshing blend of pineapple and peach flavours. Try it with their Passionfruit Poppers.
Nature’s Fare Markets
1770 Main St.
Locals rave about the smoothies at this Nature's Fare location. Their cold-pressed juices are made in-house, with 100% organic, raw juices packing a powerful antioxidant punch. And they contain at least two pounds of fruits or veggies in every bottle.
OranjFitness
500 Vees Dr.
You don’t have to be a gym member to get your hands on OranjFitness’ energizing smoothies. So if you need a pick-me-up, try one of their plant-based superfood smoothies or one of their monthly specials. OranjFitness also make fresh pressed juices, made to order.
PURE Gym & Juicery
21 Lakeshore Dr.
PURE Gym & Juicery, located at the Penticton Lakeside Resort, offers a range of whole-food smoothies, pressed juices, juice cleanses, plus booster shots + elixirs. Their smoothie and juice recipes are curated by their in-house holistic nutritionist.
Second Cup Penticton
2904 Skaha Lake Rd.
Located on the Skaha side of Penticton, Second Cup has opened with great tasting coffee you can enjoy on the go with their quick service drive-thru or sit inside or on their heated patio. The new café also has plenty of tasty smoothies, just in time for spring. Try their strawberry banana with flax or green mango boost with protein.
Wayne & Freda
249 Westminster Ave.
Wayne & Freda has become a hub for local coffee drinkers, but mornings can also start with a smoothie. Try their Okanagan Morning for a blend of fruit mixed with almonds, coconut water and almond milk. Need to get your greens in? Try the Kickstarter (pictured), with spinach, banana, mango, lime vegan protein and coconut milk.
Did we miss your favourite juice bar or smoothie spot? Please email us at communications@penticton.ca so we can add it to this list!
Follow Start Here Penticton on social
@start.here.penticton