Since 2011, the health-conscious denizens of Vancouver have gathered at a bright pink truck parked at the corner of Abbot and Water in Gastown to get their daily fix of fruit and vegetables in liquid form. At The Juice Truck, cold-pressed juices and smoothies are made to order, and the philosophy is: local first, organic second.
“We buy as much as we can from local distributors and food suppliers, and our menu changes seasonally, especially the food,” explains co-founder Ryan Slater. When Ryan and co-founder Zach Berman first took to the streets in The Juice Truck in 2011, they became the city's first purveyor of cold-pressed juice.
The company has since grown exponentially and now offers wholesale juices in grocery stores across the city, as well as a stand-alone juice bar and café in Mount Pleasant. Located on West 5th Avenue, the airy, light-filled space is decked in brightly-coloured artwork, potted plants and a communal table for guests to sit at while enjoying a nutrient-dense green smoothie.
The storefront is also home to a multi-purpose event space, and houses a large production facility where cold-pressed juices, ready-to-go cleanse packages, smoothies, fresh bowls and healthy snacks are prepared.
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Choose from a vibrant list of smoothies and nutrient-rich cold pressed juices at this beloved juice bar. The signature green smoothie is a great mid-day pick-me-up made with a nourishing blend of kale, banana, avocado and ginger. For something sweet and truly delicious, try the Almost Chocolate – a creamy mix of banana, medjool dates, almond butter, raw cacao, raw maca and almond milk. Trust me, $8 will go a long way at this popular mobile juice bar. Getting thirsty while shopping in Gastown? Fret not; you’ll find the original Juice Truck parked on the corner of Water and Abbott.
View this Smart ListYou can pick up The Juice Truck’s bottled cold-pressed juices all over the city, but there’s something special about visiting their brick-and-mortar store on 5th Ave. Bright, airy and filled with lush green plants, the café and community space is a great spot to hit for nutritious nibbles and a drop-in yoga class. If you’re looking for a tropical treat, the acai smoothie bowl is a must-try. The colourful meal is prepared with acai berries, coconut, blueberries, avocado, medjool date, lime and raw vanilla. The thick mixture is then topped with pineapple jam, bee pollen, strawberry, pear and hemp hearts.
View this Smart ListThe Juice Truck was the first venture in the city to introduce Vancouverites to the benefits of juicing The original mobile truck first opened in 2011 and still serves up refreshing cold-pressed juices and smoothies daily from its semi-permanent parking spot at the corner of Water and Abbot in Gastown. If you’d prefer to sit down and savour your spicy apple juice or turmeric tonic, visit the Juice Truck storefront in Mount Pleasant. The bright and welcoming space also features a large co-work space, so you can get your greens while getting down to work
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