Hudson Valley Juice Bars: Where To Go For Fresh Juice, Smoothies and Açai Bowls

From cold-pressed juice in Red Hook to organic smoothies in Woodstock, there’s no shortage of hot spots for the health-conscious to find fresh, healthy beverages around the Hudson Valley. Whether you’re looking for a healthier way to supplement your diet, seeking a caffeine-free pick-me-up, or just simply love fruity-fresh flavors, here are some of the area’s top juice and smoothie bars.

Woodstock Infusions | Woodstock NY | @woodstockinfusions | INSIDE+OUT Spotlight

Located within a wellness center that also offers hot yoga and IV infusions, the organic smoothie bar at Woodstock Infusions offers the option to either nourish your body after a detoxifying class or simply swing by for a healthy smoothie even if you don’t utilize the center’s other services. Each menu item is intentionally designed with blends to boost immunity, give energy levels a kick, or promote overall wellness. They’ve got a cafe menu of whole-food snacks, to boot.

Cafe Joust | Catskill NY | @joustjuiceCafe Joust’s cold-pressed juices and organic shakes make this Catskill juice bar and cafe a popular hot spot for the health-conscious. There, you’ll find bottled “juice of the day” to choose from or plant-based smoothies made on the spot, but there’s also a selection of specialty coffees—with optional mushroom add-ons—for those who need a little kick. Keep an eye on their events calendar for upcoming live music, comedy, and more.

A Little Rico | Hudson NY | @alittlerico

A Little Rico bills itself as a juice cafe and wellness bodega—and that wellness factor encompasses both people and the planet. With an emphasis on sustainability, the company uses locally sourced organic produce and composts all juice pulp. You’ll find an array of standard menu items and seasonally changing flavors, like the Fall Zinger juice: carrots, apple, rosemary, ginger, and lemon. A selection of breakfasts and light lunch options keep you going throughout the day.

Green Bar | New Paltz NY | @greenbarnp

Tucked in an intimate space along New Paltz’s Main Street, this popular juice bar offers fresh-pressed juices, smoothies, shakes, and even juice cleanse plans. You can also create a custom salad with an array of ingredients from which to choose. But don’t miss the nutrient-packed smoothie bowls with fresh ingredients like the Nutella Açai topped with Nutella, granola, bananas, strawberries, agave, and cocoa nibs.

Bliss | Red Hook NY | @blissredhook

Bliss offers all-organic, cold-pressed juice and smoothies with a focus on raw and never-pasteurized drinks—each of which contains three to five pounds of fruits and vegetables. Their menu includes a set list of standards, like the Immunity, made with carrot, pineapple, apple, ginger, turmeric, and lemon, but also seasonally changing treats like the Pomme Pomme, which appears in winter: pomegranate, mandarin orange, pear, ginger, and lime.

Blend Smoothie and Salad Bar | Multiple Locations in Orange and Westchester Counties | @blendsmoothiebar

Originally opened in 2014, this juice bar and cafe has expanded to several locations around the Hudson Valley and Westchester, serving up signature fresh juices, smoothies, protein shakes, bowls, and hearty salads. Their extensive menu includes seasonally changing favorites, like the Fall Festive portion that includes items like a Pumpkin Pie Smoothie (pumpkin, almond milk, banana, apple, and cinnamon) or the Apple Harvest Salad with spinach, pecans, feta craisins, and more.

Turn Up The Beet | Kingston NY | @turnupthebeetkingston

Turn Up The Beet is a vibrant, vegan-friendly juice and smoothie bar offering fresh, cold-pressed juices, smoothies, and bowls made with wholesome ingredients. Known for its creative, plant-based options, it’s a go-to spot for nutritious and delicious meals.

We Got The Juice | Kingston NY | @wegotthejuice845

Part juice bar, part gallery-cafe, We Got the Juice is so much more than its name implies. Sure, you’ll find fresh-pressed juice blends with flavorful fruit, veggie, and spice combinations, like the Glow (beet, orange, carrot, and ginger), or the Peter Rabbit (carrot, spinach, romaine, apple). Healthy add-ons are available, like nutrient-dense spirulina or heart-healthy cayenne. Pair your juice with a light meal; their menu includes a selection of panini, salads, and açai bowls.

The Juice Branch | Catskill NY |@thejuicebranch

The Juice Branch offers more than 100 varieties of cold-pressed juices and smoothies—yes, it’s impossible to choose just one—as well as a selection of açaí bowls, smoothie bowls, toasts, and vegan soup made fresh daily through the fall and winter. For those seeking deeper nourishment, The Juice Branch can put together a two-to-five-day detox plan menu packed with nutrient-dense juices and tea.

Fresh Beets Juice Bar | Newburgh NY | @freshbeets_nbny

This City of Newburgh juice bar offers the vibe of a chic lounge, with a full menu of assorted fresh-pressed juice, smoothies, wellness blends, and “detox waters” that make it a haven for the health-conscious. Plus, they’ve got an assortment of salads, bowls, wraps, and other snacks to fuel your day.

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