I discovered this juice bar not too long ago and I love their smoothies. The Mr. Strawberry has been my go-to favorite. It’s really convenient that you are able to customize the smoothies to tailor to your needs and preferences. I usually order ahead as the wait time lasts a while. There is limited street parking in the front. They also sell other food items, supplements, and other products. Overall, this is a great raw juice bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Aaron Harris
I have ordered here many times and always do a mobile order. Out of the many times, only twice has it actually been prepared and ready when the site estimates.I'm unsure what is happening at this location, but it is usually always dead when I walk in, but somehow still have to wait for my pre-ordered acai bowl to be made. I can understand chatting with your colleagues, but when you do it so much that your customers have to wait on you there is a problem.Oh and not to mention that when they do have issues with their soft serve machine or they freeze the acai, no contact or update from the store until you get in to be disappointed to learn that it's either dragonberry or wait longer.Management really needs to step it up or new management needs to come into play.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Make Your Own Acai Bowl
Alma Rosa Reed
New to the area and was craving a fresh juice and Movita did not disappoint. Great customer service!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alma R.
New to the area and was craving a fresh juice and Movita did not disappoint. Great customer service!
Chica C.
I don't know how this place has good reviews? It's supposed to be healthy and nobody that worked there even knew what was in the açaí base , I asked if it had sugar in it and one employee said yes it's sweet . I said it has sugar ? He said well healthy sugar ? That didn't sound too reassuring , then he asked his coworker who also didn't know. Considering I went there for something healthy or I would have gone somewhere else I asked do u know what's in the shakes. They said yes. However when I asked what's in the plant based protein again they didn't know . I figured I'll go with that since the açaí seems more risky. The peanut butter banana smoothie tasted like a powdered water drink it wasn't thick at all or flavorful, I had to ask for no agave because almost everything comes with agave (sugar ) , do they even use real fruit , it wasn't even full all the way and was way too expensive for a watered down powdered drink. Parking is also complicated.
Lydia Creevy
First time coming to this location and I loved it! I haven’t had a Pineapple Mango smoothie in months and perfectly hit the spot. Same with the Hibiscus shot. I can’t wait to come back for Happy Hour and get the ginger shot and matcha on tap.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jen M.
This place is usually A-1! Ive been going here for a few years and is always consistently good. However the service - is another thing. I had 1 person in front of me who ordered a smoothie and I ordered 1acai fruit max bowl and 1 dragonfruit fruit max bowl. It literally took35 min to make the bowls. By the time they handed me the bowls the acai and dragonfruit melted. And 1 was missing the bananas blackberries and kiwi i paid extra for to add in. The worker who made the bowls needs to pay attention to what she was doing. Bowls arent cheap.
Dessy D.
I've been getting the meal replacement for 2 years almost everyday. Everyone's usually super chill. Musics cool.
Tech 1 M.
I want to love it my first time but it is really nothing special! First the smoothie is absolutely not a smoothie but somewhat like 75% of ice slushy! Waste of my time and $$ but live and learn. Customer service is cold as the ice they put in.
Foo D.
They have the best service. They have a friendly staff, great pricing, and phenomenal perks. I definitely recommend this spot they offer free water and some comfy couches. The pbnj sandwich is a must try. The almond butter version is a little dry for my taste. The acai bowls are tasty, especially with the peanut butter mixed in. PB Banana acai Barry antioxidant green juice Bowls: Meal or tropical
Movita has great juice options. Love this place. That is why I keep coming back. Try it. You won't regret it.
Derek W.
I heard about Movita Juice Bar through a recent Yelp Community Experience (YCE), but it was at the traffic circle location. I enjoyed my Acai Hibiscus, a smoothie on the secret menu, as well as my experience there that I made it a point to return to Movita. I just didn't think my first visit to any Movita after that would be at this *other* location in Long Beach.I recalled that this *other* location was on Broadway, but I didn't recall that it'd be between Everytable and Panini Kabob Grill. Since I was exploring Downtown Long Beach and had plenty of time to go before my free parking expired, I decided to stop by and try a smoothie.When I walked in, the first thing I noticed was that it was a mirrored version of the Traffic Circle location. There, the counter was on the left side, but here, the counter is on the right side. There's are four armchairs here, but I didn't recall seeing a single armchair at the traffic circle location. Other than that, the appearance isn't much different between the two Long Beach locations, but the ambience is way different. Let me explain.While I was exploring Downtown Long Beach, I noticed how there were so many weirdos that I wanted to stay far from. Like real far. I just wanted a place to just recharge and relax. I did get to recharge thanks to the smoothie I got, but I didn't feel like I got to relax as much as I did compared to when I was at the LBC Fit Club event last month.The boys running this shop were not as welcoming as the girls who ran the other shop. They weren't rude, but when I asked the cashier some questions, I don't think he was trained well enough to answer them. I asked him where the prices were on the menu. He said they were on the top left, but they were actually on the top right. I asked him what was special about the Cold Brew Coffee since it was limited time only. He simply said it was a Cold Brew Coffee with ice. So the ice made it special? lol I also asked him an inane question about the charcoal in the Dark Smoothie. Like Kingsford Charcoal? He didn't even know what it was, even when I mentioned BBQ! However, his co-worker, who was walking by at the time, assured me it was the good kind of charcoal that was good for your body.And lastly, when I asked the cashier if the price of the Dark Smoothie was the same as the other smoothies on the menu, he said it was. Given that the Dark Smoothie would only be available until Halloween, i decided to give it a try. However, it rang up as 50 cents more than the usual price of $8.99 for a 24 oz smoothie. I know it's only a half dollar more, but I get annoyed when employees do this as I interpret it as a sneaky way to nickel and dime customers. At least the cashier seemed apologetic about it, so I decided to stick with the Dark Smoothie, hoping that the smoothie would taste as good as he made it out to be. He also asked me if I'd be interested in joining their rewards program, but it did take me a while to understand what that would have entailed. All I needed to do was enter my phone number after paying, and then I'll be recognized in the system regardless of which Movita location I visit next.I asked how long I'd have to wait, and the cashier said 10 minutes. Kind of long I thought, but it was accurate. The wait was a little painful, however, because the music, which seemed to be of a punk theme, didn't fit in with the vibe I was going for at the time. I'd understand if it was Rad Coffee, but Movita Juice Bar? I was expecting more calming and relaxing that could help me forget about the weirdos that I almost feared I'd come in contact with. The loud music also hampered my ability to hear the employees yelling out names. I really had to pay close attention to make sure I didn't miss my name being called.Also, I saw one of the employees goofing off and dancing to the music while preparing a smoothie. Another weirdo in this part of Long Beach? I don't know, but for what it's worth, he was more professional when he handed me my
Ashley K.
Their açaí bowl was amazing!! Great size, very fresh ingredients. I loved every bite of it!
Stephen P.
Great smoothie spot! I stopped in to try out the Peanut Butter Banana smoothie, it was actually amazing! I get these at many different smoothie shops, this was by far my favorite. Maybe it's the honey or the protein powder that made the flavor so delicious. The combination was perfect! The employees are very welcoming. The guy who helped us and made the drinks was very polite and efficient at the same time. Definitely a nice vibe. The space kind of hidden in the plaza with the Starbucks and the Jimmy John's. It can be hard to get into the parking lot due to the long lines that form for the Raising Canes and Starbucks drive through, but that comes with the territory. They have a nice little market area as well to buy some quick healthy snacks on the go. We sat on the patio and enjoyed the nice weather. Definitely will be returning!
Sophie D.
This review is for their açaí bowls, which I got on pickup. We got the berry bowl and the skinny bowl, both of which were really watery. Taste was good, typical açaí. I put them both in the freezer for the rest of the day and took it out hours later. It froze over, but once thawed was watery around the sides and frozen in the middle. I tried breaking down the middle to mix in with the watery sides, but no luck. It was like eating melted ice cream - gross. Idk what happened with both of these.
I discovered this juice bar not too long ago and I love their smoothies. The Mr. Strawberry has been my go-to favorite. It’s really convenient that you are able to customize the smoothies to tailor to your needs and preferences. I usually order ahead as the wait time lasts a while. There is limited street parking in the front. They also sell other food items, supplements, and other products. Overall, this is a great raw juice bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
I have ordered here many times and always do a mobile order. Out of the many times, only twice has it actually been prepared and ready when the site estimates.I'm unsure what is happening at this location, but it is usually always dead when I walk in, but somehow still have to wait for my pre-ordered acai bowl to be made. I can understand chatting with your colleagues, but when you do it so much that your customers have to wait on you there is a problem.Oh and not to mention that when they do have issues with their soft serve machine or they freeze the acai, no contact or update from the store until you get in to be disappointed to learn that it's either dragonberry or wait longer.Management really needs to step it up or new management needs to come into play.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Make Your Own Acai Bowl
New to the area and was craving a fresh juice and Movita did not disappoint. Great customer service!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
New to the area and was craving a fresh juice and Movita did not disappoint. Great customer service!
I don't know how this place has good reviews? It's supposed to be healthy and nobody that worked there even knew what was in the açaí base , I asked if it had sugar in it and one employee said yes it's sweet . I said it has sugar ? He said well healthy sugar ? That didn't sound too reassuring , then he asked his coworker who also didn't know. Considering I went there for something healthy or I would have gone somewhere else I asked do u know what's in the shakes. They said yes. However when I asked what's in the plant based protein again they didn't know . I figured I'll go with that since the açaí seems more risky. The peanut butter banana smoothie tasted like a powdered water drink it wasn't thick at all or flavorful, I had to ask for no agave because almost everything comes with agave (sugar ) , do they even use real fruit , it wasn't even full all the way and was way too expensive for a watered down powdered drink. Parking is also complicated.
First time coming to this location and I loved it! I haven’t had a Pineapple Mango smoothie in months and perfectly hit the spot. Same with the Hibiscus shot. I can’t wait to come back for Happy Hour and get the ginger shot and matcha on tap.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is usually A-1! Ive been going here for a few years and is always consistently good. However the service - is another thing. I had 1 person in front of me who ordered a smoothie and I ordered 1acai fruit max bowl and 1 dragonfruit fruit max bowl. It literally took35 min to make the bowls. By the time they handed me the bowls the acai and dragonfruit melted. And 1 was missing the bananas blackberries and kiwi i paid extra for to add in. The worker who made the bowls needs to pay attention to what she was doing. Bowls arent cheap.
I've been getting the meal replacement for 2 years almost everyday. Everyone's usually super chill. Musics cool.
I want to love it my first time but it is really nothing special! First the smoothie is absolutely not a smoothie but somewhat like 75% of ice slushy! Waste of my time and $$ but live and learn. Customer service is cold as the ice they put in.
They have the best service. They have a friendly staff, great pricing, and phenomenal perks. I definitely recommend this spot they offer free water and some comfy couches. The pbnj sandwich is a must try. The almond butter version is a little dry for my taste. The acai bowls are tasty, especially with the peanut butter mixed in. PB Banana acai Barry antioxidant green juice Bowls: Meal or tropical
Restaurantji Recommends
Movita has great juice options. Love this place. That is why I keep coming back. Try it. You won't regret it.
I heard about Movita Juice Bar through a recent Yelp Community Experience (YCE), but it was at the traffic circle location. I enjoyed my Acai Hibiscus, a smoothie on the secret menu, as well as my experience there that I made it a point to return to Movita. I just didn't think my first visit to any Movita after that would be at this *other* location in Long Beach.I recalled that this *other* location was on Broadway, but I didn't recall that it'd be between Everytable and Panini Kabob Grill. Since I was exploring Downtown Long Beach and had plenty of time to go before my free parking expired, I decided to stop by and try a smoothie.When I walked in, the first thing I noticed was that it was a mirrored version of the Traffic Circle location. There, the counter was on the left side, but here, the counter is on the right side. There's are four armchairs here, but I didn't recall seeing a single armchair at the traffic circle location. Other than that, the appearance isn't much different between the two Long Beach locations, but the ambience is way different. Let me explain.While I was exploring Downtown Long Beach, I noticed how there were so many weirdos that I wanted to stay far from. Like real far. I just wanted a place to just recharge and relax. I did get to recharge thanks to the smoothie I got, but I didn't feel like I got to relax as much as I did compared to when I was at the LBC Fit Club event last month.The boys running this shop were not as welcoming as the girls who ran the other shop. They weren't rude, but when I asked the cashier some questions, I don't think he was trained well enough to answer them. I asked him where the prices were on the menu. He said they were on the top left, but they were actually on the top right. I asked him what was special about the Cold Brew Coffee since it was limited time only. He simply said it was a Cold Brew Coffee with ice. So the ice made it special? lol I also asked him an inane question about the charcoal in the Dark Smoothie. Like Kingsford Charcoal? He didn't even know what it was, even when I mentioned BBQ! However, his co-worker, who was walking by at the time, assured me it was the good kind of charcoal that was good for your body.And lastly, when I asked the cashier if the price of the Dark Smoothie was the same as the other smoothies on the menu, he said it was. Given that the Dark Smoothie would only be available until Halloween, i decided to give it a try. However, it rang up as 50 cents more than the usual price of $8.99 for a 24 oz smoothie. I know it's only a half dollar more, but I get annoyed when employees do this as I interpret it as a sneaky way to nickel and dime customers. At least the cashier seemed apologetic about it, so I decided to stick with the Dark Smoothie, hoping that the smoothie would taste as good as he made it out to be. He also asked me if I'd be interested in joining their rewards program, but it did take me a while to understand what that would have entailed. All I needed to do was enter my phone number after paying, and then I'll be recognized in the system regardless of which Movita location I visit next.I asked how long I'd have to wait, and the cashier said 10 minutes. Kind of long I thought, but it was accurate. The wait was a little painful, however, because the music, which seemed to be of a punk theme, didn't fit in with the vibe I was going for at the time. I'd understand if it was Rad Coffee, but Movita Juice Bar? I was expecting more calming and relaxing that could help me forget about the weirdos that I almost feared I'd come in contact with. The loud music also hampered my ability to hear the employees yelling out names. I really had to pay close attention to make sure I didn't miss my name being called.Also, I saw one of the employees goofing off and dancing to the music while preparing a smoothie. Another weirdo in this part of Long Beach? I don't know, but for what it's worth, he was more professional when he handed me my
Their açaí bowl was amazing!! Great size, very fresh ingredients. I loved every bite of it!
Great smoothie spot! I stopped in to try out the Peanut Butter Banana smoothie, it was actually amazing! I get these at many different smoothie shops, this was by far my favorite. Maybe it's the honey or the protein powder that made the flavor so delicious. The combination was perfect! The employees are very welcoming. The guy who helped us and made the drinks was very polite and efficient at the same time. Definitely a nice vibe. The space kind of hidden in the plaza with the Starbucks and the Jimmy John's. It can be hard to get into the parking lot due to the long lines that form for the Raising Canes and Starbucks drive through, but that comes with the territory. They have a nice little market area as well to buy some quick healthy snacks on the go. We sat on the patio and enjoyed the nice weather. Definitely will be returning!
This review is for their açaí bowls, which I got on pickup. We got the berry bowl and the skinny bowl, both of which were really watery. Taste was good, typical açaí. I put them both in the freezer for the rest of the day and took it out hours later. It froze over, but once thawed was watery around the sides and frozen in the middle. I tried breaking down the middle to mix in with the watery sides, but no luck. It was like eating melted ice cream - gross. Idk what happened with both of these.