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Massachusetts Is A Popular State For Juice Bars

Author Jeff Gorra

The beginning of a new year often inspires a wave of healthy initiatives. That could mean joining a gym, hiring a nutritionist, or changing your diet. In Massachusetts, we are fortunate to have plenty of juice bars or spots to grab a quick smoothie.

A nice blend of fruits and vegetables certainly goes hand-in-hand with your plans to get healthier. There is something refreshing about going to a local juice bar after your intense workout. Plus, who really likes keeping those giant bags of frozen fruits in your freezer? They take up tons of space.  A proper juice and smoothie is flexible enough to serve as a meal replacement or a delicious booster.

Eat This, Not That recently ranked all of the juice and smoothie chains across the country. The list they compiled is very favorable for juice bar enthusiasts in Massachusetts. “Found throughout the country, these top-rated smoothie spots serve delicious smoothie blends made from high-quality produce in a flash,” Eat This, Not That said.

Smoothie King ranked number one, Jamba was second, and Pressed Juice ranked third on the list. However, juice chains specifically are where Massachusetts really thrives. Here is what the means for residents of the Bay State.

Juice Press Has 7% Of Their Stores In Massachusetts

This means Massachusetts has the second most Juice Press locations according to Scrape Hero’s data compilation. Moreover, Boston is also their second most populated city, with six locations.

In mid-2023, Top Franchise detailed how much potential there is in owning your own smoothie and juice bar franchise. In conjunction with the increase in popularity throughout the country, “they offer an easy-to-operate business, which doesn’t require any prior experience, for attractive cost and fees,” Top Franchise stated. They too had Smoothie King as the top-ranked player in this space.

Jamba reports that they have 4 stores throughout Massachusetts, and Smoothie King has just one (in Maynard). As for Pressed Juices, they sell direct via their website (which also offers cleanse recommendations).

3 New England Restaurants Ranked For Having Best Breakfast Sandwiches

As a father of four, my mornings are always a bit hectic. I enjoy being an early bird; however, I rarely have the time to prep a good breakfast. Therefore, I was quite thrilled to see that Tasting Table recognized three New England restaurants for having the best breakfast sandwiches in the country. I’m always looking for a good quick breakfast.

A morning in my world usually consists of a sunrise workout, followed by a scramble to get myself and the kids out of the house. Then I embark on an hour-long drive to the office. On the weekends, it’s taking one of my kids to their sports game. Let’s focus on the latter for a moment.

While I am more lenient on my breakfast choice (a banana or shake will do), I insist upon a healthy start for the little guys. Driving them all around New England on weekends requires a few drive-thru meals that you eat in the car. My preference is for the kids to have something substantial, with a protein they enjoy. A breakfast sandwich is often the choice.

The perfect breakfast sandwich should follow three simple rules. It’s quick, both to order and make. It’s fresh (not a microwaved egg slab pulled out of plastic). Finally, it’s a balanced hand-held item that is not too heavy, processed or sugar-filled.

When trekking through interstates and unfamiliar towns at sunrise, it’s easy to settle upon the quickest Dunkin’ Donuts. Now, there are some other options that you (and I) should know about. These three New England restaurants ranking among the best breakfast sandwiches in the country.

Before we get into the list, it is necessary to give one other shout-out. The Portland, Oregon establishment named by Tasting Table has both the best restaurant and sandwich name. The “Yolko Ono” by Fried Egg I’m In Love.

  • Massachusetts - "Geno's Egg Sandwich"

    Sofra Bakery and Café in Cambridge, MA, is the first stop. Tasting Table calls out “Geno’s Egg Sandwich.” This is a brioche bun filled with egg topped with halloumi cheese, feta butter, tomato concasse, and spicy green cilantro.

     

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  • New Hampshire - "Egg Simit"

    Next, we hop on 95 North and pull into the Elephantine Bakery in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Here the selected breakfast sandwich is called the “Egg Simit.” It’s the healthiest of the three choices based on pure ingredients. This sandwich consists of egg, hummus, beat pistachio spread, feta, and spinach on a sesame simit.

  • Maine - "The Breakfast Sandwich"

    I actually had a very hard time securing a quick bacon, egg, and cheese this past spring while in Maine for a lacrosse tournament. Now I know I need to go to a coffee shop next time. Tandem Coffee has something so good, it doesn’t even need a clever name. “The Breakfast Sandwich” is simply egg, American cheese, and smoked paprika. However, when you rest it upon a homemade buttermilk biscuit, you reach a new level.

     

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Jeff Gorra is a Boston-based writer who has been with Beasley Media Group since the beginning of 2023. He writes about restaurants and food, as well as sports and rock music. His experience also includes show hosting and in-depth creative writing in rock and reggae dub music. Jeff’s an avid surfer, New York Giants, and Pearl Jam fan, however, if you make unforgettable pizza, he is sure to find you.

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