Aya E.
Yelp
Ordered:
Iced Banana Brew (~$8): espresso, oat mylk, banana, date, cinnamon
Coco Azul Smoothie (~$12): coconut water, banana, pineapple, mango, blue spirulina, collagen protein, hemp seed, shaved coconut
Super Greens Smoothie (~$12): spinach, kale, cucumber, ginger, celery, pineapple, green apple, lemon
Perfect Egg Sandwich (~$15): pasture-raised soft-boiled eggs, arugula, tomato, mozzarella, smashed avocado, olive oil, red pepper flakes, side of pura vida sauce on everything bagel scooped out & toasted
Nutella Banana Bread (~$7)
Aya's take:
A number of Pura Vida locations have popped up in NYC, and it was finally time I give it a try. This location is stunning and really gives off Miami vibes. Cutting right to the chase -- the Coco Azul Smoothie was absolutely divine. It's a beautiful soft blue color, it tasted tropical, subtly sweet and creamy. I loved it! I also enjoyed the Nutella Banana Bread more than I thought. I wish they warmed it up but it was dense, satisfying, and rich. The soft-boiled eggs in the Perfect Egg Sandwich make this super unique but I will say the bagel was way too tough. We even asked them to scoop out the insides which they didn't. Had the bagel been fresh, I think it would've been a different experience. The pura vida sauce also didn't seem fitting for this sandwich; I would've preferred a spicy mayo or chipotle aioli sauce. No complaints about the toppings inside - these are all "perfect" choices (pun intended). The Iced Banana Brew was a let down sadly and the Super Greens Smoothie didn't do it for me. All in all, Pura Vida has some hits & misses. I would try their other menu items if I find myself back.