20+ of our readers’ favorite local smoothies + salads

New year, new go-to spot for grabbing a smoothie and a salad. Nothing wrong with those stocking treats we’re stashing in our desks, but sometimes we’re craving something green. We asked our newsletter readers + Instagram followers for their suggestions, and dozens of you *lettuce* know your favorite spots. 🥗

Kuka Juice | Smoothies + salads | 580 Perry Ave. | We’re ordering: the Taco ‘Bout It salad (romaine, walnut ‘meat’, black beans, avocado) + Acai of Relief smoothie (coconut mylk, acai, almond butter, oats, banana, honey)

• “Best place to get a smoothie or salad is Kuka Juice.” – Blaine B.
• “Kuka Juice has the best smoothies!” – @thehippiebiscuit

Southern Pressed Juicery | Smoothies + salads | 2 W Washington St. | We’re ordering: the Kale Superfood Caesar (kale, tomatoes, goji berries, sunflower sprouts) + the Great Pumpkin (pumpkin, cold-brew, banana, almond mylk, almond butter)

• “Agree with @southernpressedjuicery!! The more people and local businesses the better to promote health, wellness, and sustainability in GVL. So great to see the momentum! 💜🌱” – @pureonmain
• “@southernpressedjuicery Front Porch Swinging smoothie is the best.” – @girlnamedgray

Nose Dive Gastropub | Salads | 116 S Main St. | We’re ordering: the Spinach Salad (country ham, dried cranberries, candied pecans, buttermilk ranch)

• Recommended by Ruta F.

Kitchen Sync | Salads | 1609 Laurens Rd. | We’re ordering: the Banh Mi Salad (greens, rice noodles, Asian slaw, with pork or crispy tofu)

• “@kitchensyncrestaurant Mike’s mix salad” – @sneakinkali_thru_thealley

Clean Juice | Smoothies | 1125 Woodruff Rd. | We’re ordering: The Healthy Heart One smoothie (pink sea salt, almond butter, almond milk, avocado, maple syrup, cinnamon)

• Recommended by @htbledsoe

Chick-fil-A | Salads | Various Greenville locations | We’re ordering: the Spicy Southwest Salad (red cabbage, carrots, Monterey Jack + cheddar cheeses, poblano chiles, roasted corn, black beans)

• “The best fast food salad is the southwest chicken salad at Chick-Fil-A.” – Janna B.

Adam’s Bistro | Salads | 221 Pelham Rd. | We’re ordering: the Roasted Pesto Chicken Salad (pulled roasted chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, goat cheese) |

• “The best salmon salad ever!” – @meece______81

CocoBowlz | Smoothies | Various locations | We’re ordering: the Beast Mode smoothie (acai, banana, strawberries, vanilla protein, almond milk, peanut butter, chia seeds & flax seeds) |

• “@cocobowlz wins the smoothie game!” – @lilianarenee_

Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar | Salads | 1025 Woodruff Rd. (Magnolia Park) + 1922 Augusta St. | We’re ordering: the Texican Chicken salad (fried chicken, black beans, corn, tortilla strips, chipotle ranch) |

• “Bad Daddy’s! You pick your own ingredients and can go super healthy and then they serve their delicious dressings on the side.” – @cehub1

Smoothie King | Smoothies | 27 S Pleasantburg Dr. | We’re ordering: the Apple Kiwi Kale smoothie (bananas, apple juice, kiwi apple juice blend, kale, electrolyte mix) |

• Recommended by @tourtelt

Two Chefs Cafe & Market | Salads | 644 N Main St. + 8590 Pelham Rd. | We’re ordering: the Dried Cranberries & Grilled Chicken salad (mixed field greens, carrots, toasted almonds, mandarin oranges, rosemary vinaigrette) |

• Recommended by @egbrown.sc

Bex Cafe & Juice Bar | Smoothies | 820 S Main St. | We’re ordering: the Mint to Be smoothie (milk, banana, peppermint, raw cacao) |

• Recommended by @aurevoiraud

Sidewall Pizza Company | Salads | 99 Cleveland St. + 3598 Pelham Rd. + 35 S Main St., Travelers Rest | We’re ordering: the Smoky salad (roasted corn, roasted broccoli, goat cheese, candied walnuts, basil dressing) |

• Recommended by @jaredm1188 + @johnfahr

Tropical Smoothie Cafe | Smoothies | 1118 Woodruff Rd. + 3704 Pelham Rd. + 2815 Woodruff Rd. | We’re ordering: a Paradise Point smoothie (strawberries, banana, pineapple)

• “@tropicalsmoothiecafe on woodruff or five forks by Lowes foods.” – @derrickblanding

Roost | Salads | 220 N Main St. | We’re ordering: the Spinach Salad with Salmon (warm bacon vinaigrette, chopped egg, bacon, sprouts, spice roasted pecans |

• “Roost also has a 3 bean veggie burger that’s great!” – @chefjordan18

Tipsy Taco | Salads | 15 Conestee Ave. + 215 Pelham Rd. + 702 Fairview Rd. | We’re ordering: the La Casa salad (corn, radish, cucumber, onion, cheddar, tortilla strips) |

• “Get the Casa salad w/ blackened shrimp and their house dressing. YUMMM” – @jonathanelkin82

Green Lettuce | Salads | 19 Augusta St. | We’re ordering: the Fresh Dates salad (lettuce, spinach, feta, walnut, fresh dates) |

• Recommended by @jamarcusgastontv