Philly’s Best Juice Bars and Wellness-Focused Cafes
As the end of the year approaches, many minds turn to New Year’s resolutions and making lifestyle changes focused on personal wellness. When it comes to making such choices, Philadelphia is home to a growing number of restaurants and cafes that prioritize wellness alongside great food.
Crate and Press Juice Bar
At Crate and Press Juice Bar, the menu features a variety of smoothies and cold-pressed juices, including the Vacation Breeze made with mango, pineapple, lime, mint leaves, and cucumber, or the Alkaline with cucumber, lemon, lime, pear, spinach, and ginger. You can also enjoy tasty paninis (like the chicken avocado panini), wraps, and avocado toast.
Holistic Jawn
Considering itself a one-stop shop for wellness dining, fresh herbs, sea moss, turmeric, and black seed oil are just a few of the products carried at Holistic Jawn.
REAP Mini Mart
Taking a holistic approach to food and health, Fishtown’s REAP Mini Mart offers a mix of plant-forward grab-and-go options like salads, coconut yogurt, and smoothies. Its meal delivery service is one of its most popular offerings (with a menu that changes weekly), and ranges in options from snacks to meals, where customers can get either “rise bites” (breakfast dishes like overnight oats, parfaits, or chia pudding) or one of its “glow bowls” (like the burrito bowl, or others made with grains or greens).
The Random Tea Room & Curiosity Shop
At Northern Liberties’ Random Tea Room, you can wander and peruse an eclectic collection of loose-leaf teas and herbs from around the world, including Japan, China, Sri Lanka, and more. Stop by to educate yourself on the nutritional benefits of tea, including varieties that suggest they promote rest, relaxation, energy, and clarity,.
CALLO Skincare Bar
Part charming café, part skincare shop, CALLO Skincare Bar lets you sip on “superfood” smoothies that include probiotic tonics and elixirs while also learning how to upgrade your skincare routine.
The Wellness Refinery
If you’re in need of a refresh, The Wellness Refinery has you covered. Here, you can order a wide array of unforgettable smoothies (like the Exhilarate that’s made with pineapple, banana, dates, ginger, turmeric, and black pepper), infused juices (try the Clean Green, made with kale, pineapple, green apple, lemon, and cucumber), and flavor-rich “mylks” (like the Blue Majik Mylk, made with cashew mylk, blue majik, maca, plant-based protein, vanilla, and sea salt), before or after checking out this spot’s infrared sauna.
Dope Botanicals
At Dope Botanicals, sisters Nakia and Taahirah Smith place an intentional focus on wellness through vegan and herbal remedies. Considering itself a “plantecary,” here you can unleash your inner alchemist and purchase teas and other supplements that claim several nutritional benefits.
Essene Market & Cafe
Just steps from South Street, Essene Market and Cafe is a South Philly institution that has been serving the community for four decades. Stop by to explore its extensive selection of organic produce, to order a satisfyingly fresh sandwich from its deli, or to grab a fresh pastry made onsite at its bakery.
Fuel
With two locations (one in University and one in East Passyunk) FUEL sources ingredients from local farmers and bakers to create an abundance of wraps, power bowls (including ones made with avocado or sweet potato), salads (like the citrus chopped caesar salad), sandwiches (repeat customers love the jerk mushroom pitadia or the garlic bread grilled cheese), smoothies, juices with plenty of options for all dietary restrictions including gluten-free and vegan). Just place an order online or visit them to try out what they have to offer.




