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The weather is finally starting to heat up (bless!), which means lots of sunshine, humidity and sweat (not bless). And while lots of places are offering cheap drinks for the summer, they’re not the healthiest of options for when you want to cool off. Cold-pressed juices are a great source of vitamins and nutrients that make them a perfect meal replacement or the right drink to boost your energy. So if you’re looking for some of the best places to stop and get a drink, or want the convenience of ordering online, here is a round up of the best 5 spots to get cold-pressed juice in Toronto.
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The Good Press is all about offering customer the best. For them, the best ingredients, the best people and the best experience make the best juice. With fresh juices and smoothies made-to-order or ready-to-go when you’re on the run, the best is exactly what the offer. Organically grown, local produce and eco-friendly packaging help boost the good feeling you get when you have their raw, vegan, cold-pressed juices. With options like the Emerald City (kale, celery, ginger and more), the Eye Spye (carrot, apple, lemon and turmeric) and the All In (with nine ingredients that features leafy greens, lemon and lime), this Yorkville juice bar is another important stop on the good living path.
With the mission of keeping it simple, Cedar aims to use organic, local produce to offer cold-pressed, never pasteurized juice to stores around Toronto and for those outside the city, provides free delivery across Ontario. Made so all the nutrients and benefits are not lost, these juices offer a step to a better, healthier lifestyle. Cedar also offers cleanse and maintenance packages and group discount for groups of three or more who want to try a juice cleanse together. Cleanse packages come in sets of 1-day, 3-days or 5-days, with prices starting at $70 for 6 juices and will leave you feeling more energized, rested and detoxed. Maintenance packages are $70 each and while you can choose from three options (Family Time, Fitness Freak and The Mixer), you can also customize so you’re stocked up on your favourites. The juices feature ingredients like kale, pineapple, hemp, lemon and ginger and varying combinations give you 6 great flavours to choose from.
A Toronto-based company with a little over a year of experience under its belt, Greenhouse Juice now has multiple stores across the city and create their juices to maintain the enzymes and nutrients in the ingredients. Juices include the Oz (with spinach, pineapple and jalapeno) and even apple juice, that will prove the huge difference between cold-pressed and grocery store juices. Greenhouse Juice uses organic produce from local suppliers, never pasteurizes (so they’re best consumed fresh) and sells their juice in glass bottles that you can bring back for rewards. Prices vary from $6.50 to $15 and shoppers can also buy homemade nut milks (like coconut or almond) or boosters (like flu shot and ginger that are perfect for those days where everyone in the office is sick). Greenhouse also offers three, 1-day cleanse packages at $69 each, that have 8 juices and offer something for both the first-time juice cleanser and the more advanced.
With a spot in shops all over Toronto, the GTA and Southern Ontario, Pulp and Press strives to provide its customers only the best. For them, that means organic ingredients sourced from local farmers in London and juices that are 100% natural so you get 100% of the benefits and goodness. With packages that feature The Hangover (this cleanse is meant to perk you up after a night of partying), The Mini (a three-day cleanse for beginners) and The Chew (a cleanse package that incorporates healthy, solid foods for those who can’t do just liquids), they have something for every type of juicer. Pulp and Press also offers subscriptions, starting at $40 for 5 juices a week. Juices include the Hulk (with kale, avocado and more to give you a boost of energy), the Red Monster (with apple, beet and lime for a better digestive system) and Lemon Sherbet (with apple, lemon and beet for that sweet-tooth). Pulp and Press also has boosters for whenever you need that to boost your energy levels or strengthen your immune system.
Around for more than a decade, Fresh has dominated the Toronto market with four locations and tons of options for the vegetarian and vegan diet. With cold-pressed juices that come in a variety of flavours, nut milks and boosters, Fresh has something to offer everyone. Their juices are 100% organic, raw and vegan, which makes ordering one of the three cleanse packages the logical thing to do. Choose from Reboot & Thrive, Detox & Boost or Purify & Glow and get a $20 gift card for your next Fresh meal to keep you on track. Single day cleanses are $65 for 7 juices and are perfect for detoxing, nourishing and supporting a healthy lifestyle. Prices on nut milks and juices go from $8.50 to $11 and are just the right thing when you’ve skipped lunch or need extra energy to help you finish your day.
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