The Punchbowl Los Angeles

We found this spot after a morning hike and glad we did. I ended up getting the Honey Bee (basic but I'm picky lol) and as a person who does not tend to like Honey this shake was delicious! The guy working the counter was extremely helpful and honest. Inside was really clean and had a decent amount of seating. Will definitely be back to try something else. Parking could be annoying depending on the time of the day.

Got the Green Mary shake. It was room temp, chunky, and uninspiring. An experience I can only describe as a mouth full of prechewed lawn clipping served by someone who did Not want to be there. At $13 a pop, I truly expected more. On a sunny LA day, I was hoping for a reprieve from the heat and Punchbowl did not deliver. Left my drink nearly untouched and walked out. My friend got the Wonder Greens Juice and it was prebottled and not freshly made, which also at a $13 price point is wack. You’d have a better time picking up a premade juice at any grocery store for real. Don’t be misled by the glowing reviews.

When I tell you — I moved back to LA from NYC and I was looking for homes walkable to this smoothie shop Thank you for all you do for the neighborhood!! EDIT: Wow what a shift. I went to this place damn near everyday once I moved back and the two front of house folks one day were fighting in front of the patrons — bad vibes ever since. Not sure if it’s a change in ownership or what

cool diy bohemian nrg to this mainly vegan but really bee-gan 🐝🌱🌼 , mostly house-made, smoothie and juice shop. welcoming, informative customer service with a noted crafted menu that has some of the best smoothie concoctions LA has to offer. love the weekend duo ;)

I came for a health boost to fight a cold and the selection was great. The woman working was really helpful and I honestly think it kicked my potential ailment. I will be back to try their shakes for sure!

Great atmosphere. Friendly service with great drinks. They also use compostable straws and cups. ;) Is your looking for a great healthy refresher highly reccomended. Its about 10 for a large drink. Everything is fresh. There are also surprisingly a bathroom towards the back.

It's great. Everything is tasty, fresh, and light enough to convince you it's healthy. It's freaking expensive but you knew that walking in. If you're stressed about what to order, don't worry: Everything is good. Pictured: Winter Greens. It tastes like Greens.

Very visually appealing, the atmosphere is kinda quiet nothing much going on, if more than two people order it takes a while to receive an order, the pricing is expensive but quality beverages, the staff are attentive and overall an okay experience.

Came here because i read an article from LA eater about the best smoothies in LA...i work near this spot so i placed an order via uber eats, and it was made right away when i walked in. I ordered the Rita Hayworth smoothie...it came out to about $14-15 with tax. The portion is pretty good, and it tasted great. I'll be back to try the other flavors. The staff was friendly, and made my drink right away. Appreciate the awesome customer service~!

Surprisingly loved everything about this place. Some of the best beverages I've had. Got the Zeus, Rita Hayworth, and the Chocolate. All incredible.

Customer service has gone down and I was informed by a local business that the shop has an new owner. Perhaps this is the older Asian man who was present on my recent visit. I stopped in to use the restroom and asked if I would be able to do so if I made a purchase. What I got was a scowling "No!" Well there use to be a public restroom. The response to my statement was, "Well there's not anymore!" Okay, that's fine. But the real issues was the nasty scoff the man gave as I turned to leave. What a grumpy arse. Aside from the change in restroom policy, the shop looks very unappealing/rundown for a place that sells "fresh juice". The juice bottles in the refrigerated case looked like they should be thrown out and the case itself did not appear cold enough to maintain the freshness of the juice.

Dropped a drink right outside. Wasn't in the drink holder properly. Cashier said they couldn't make a new one because the owner said not to. Spent $30 on two juices which turned into one. Terrible policy. You just lost way more than that smoothie costs as I will likely never be back. Bummer too because I really like the smoothies. Open to you making it right

The smoothies are good, but very sweet. I tried the honey bee, the smoothie tasted very heavily of honey, but was refreshing. I wish they had option of plant based protein to add to make it more filling

For 13.50 my Saffron Mango Lassi just tasted like lemon zest and cashewmilk, the greek coffee was decent yet the fig and date mix doesnt work too well; And the ambiance wow, the lil book shelf with Pet Cemetary and the crayons ... aesthetically whack. Do yourself a favor and go to earth organic on Hillhurst. Better prices and better product.

Got the chocolate frost. Was just ok. Didn't feel great after (sugar rush?). Service not friendly. Not sure why it's rated so high

Worst smoothie I've ever had, and it wasn't close. $13.50 for something that was undrinkable. Should've known the place was disaster central when I saw it was vegan only and one of the staff was ripping a cig out front wearing some wack clothing. My poor girlfriend went back inside to have them fix it and they wouldn't budge. Unreal, zero stars if I could.

I love the combinations they choose for their smoothies here, and the fact that they're not sweet, almost at all. I also love that not everything has banana or vanilla or frozen yogurt in it (I think the whole menu may actually be vegan, but don't quote me on that). It is expensive, yes, but on a morning I have a Punchbowl smoothie, I'm not usually hungry until late lunchtime. It's like eating a full meal. They also fill it way past the top of the cup. Only once have I managed to NOT order the mango saffron lassi, which will ruin you for all other mango lassis you'll ever have with its cashewmilk base, orange blossom water, and big chunks of coconut meat. That one time, I ordered the cinnamon blossom and it was just as good. Despite having dates in it, it too managed, miraculously, also not to be super sweet.

The Rita Hayworth is my go-to, and never disappoints each time! Great people work here, good vibes, and good smoothies/juices. Highly recommend.

I went to the Punchbowl on a whim- I needed a quick, easy snack. They had snack-like juices, and also full meal replacement smoothies! Their selection was so great and varied! The person making the smoothie was also the cashier, and they were wonderful. Organized and quick- my smoothie was delicious and exactly what I needed!

Just okay. Nothing special about this joint. I haven't tried the juices so this is based solely off the shakes. For starters, $30 for 2 smoothies.. lol. My bf and I tried the mango lassi and strawb/banana shakes. Both were bland and not sweet at all - which is fine, but flavor is still seriously lacking. Really curious if I came on a off day but nothing about Punchbowl would entice me to be back. I don't think I would come here again.

WOOOOOW so so good!!!! This will now be my go to spot when I'm craving a chocolate smoothie. Their entire menu is all organic and vegan! They also have pressed juices. Great service and a quite ambience, definitely be back for more of the Cinnamon Blossom Smoothie

Such good smoothies!! Great for a meal replacement while you walk around Los Feliz or up to the Observatory. The staff is well educated in their ingredients as well. Highly recommend.

Maelah is amazing!!! Best smoothie maker in the world! So much love and goodness in her products!

It's been years since my last visit and knowing I'd be in the area brought the Punchbowl cravings on. Their flavor combinations are one of a kind and everything is made with health in mind. On the associate's recommendation, I ordered the Mango Saffron Lassi: mango, saffron, lemon, coconut meat, cardamom, cashew milk, dates, and hemp seed. The taste was divine! The portion size and quality of ingredients left me satiated. Not a cheap treat at $11-12 per drink, but definitely worth the money.

Wow this place can suck an egg. First of all the Vibe is really off and the place feels unwelcoming. Secondly, the shake I ordered literally taste like rotten eggs and it was undrinkable when I brought this up to the staff, they stood behind a boiler plate response of no exchanges or refunds policy. How do you expect to keep customers with that kind of Crap attitude. Second and last time I come to this overpriced toilet bowl! they just lost my business for good.

Punchbowl is my favorite smoothie stop in the area. It has a great location, uses quality organic ingredients, and has unique combinations. My favorite smoothies include the Cinnamon Blossom, Power Mint, Greena Colada, Honey Bee and Chocolate Frost add Peanut Butter. The only thing I have tried and not liked (so far) is the Matcha Strawberry Mucuna- I tried it twice and both times thought it tasted weird. This place is never crowded which makes me sad. Go support this small business!

Went today before a movie at the 3, although I've lived in the neighborhood for years this is my first and last time at the Punchbowl. Walked into an empty juice bar, no one at the counter. After calling out a woman came out that was less than happy to see us. I looked over the green juices and asked which one she liked best. She gave us the surliest most put out answer, so we ordered quickly- clearly she's too busy for friendliness? Anyway, she took the juice bottles out of the glass case, for the price I was surprised they weren't fresh squeezed but I guess it was just as well since I didn't want to spend a minute more with this cashier who was super inconvenienced by customers apparently. Do yourself a favor and go around the corner to Earth Organic Juice bar. Way friendlier service and juice.

If you're looking for a bit of spice and just the right sweetness of a coffee smoothie ...get the Mayan Mocha, cost around $11 (I think). Consist of banana, coffee, cashew milk, cacao nibs, cacao powder, cayenne, cinnamon, cocoa butter and honey. Very filling smoothie, for me. As I couldn't even eat lunch, after drinking this. During these COVID-19 times, orders are for take-out only. One customer at a time in the shop, masks required. Service was nice, patient with my inquiries. Juices come in a cute jar that you could keep, to grow a plant in, perhaps. Love the cute chalk drawing near the entrance that says, "Please keep making art. People need to feel less alone in this existence," -I completely agree!

Shakes aka smoothies run $9-$11, cold pressed juices are roughly the same price and cold shots are $3-$5. They serve pretty good premium ingredients such as saffron, dates, cashew milk, coconut meat, and bee pollen so I guess that justifies the price. One person allowed in the shop at a time and after you place your order, you have to stand outside to wait for it to be prepared. Street parking is limited, but there is a paid parking lot right behind the Punchbowl. It'

What happened to this place ??! It feels very dark and I thought I walked into a seance shop. Lord have Mercy. Plus my drink was horrible. What a shame.... Punchbowl used to have the best smoothies years ago.

If you're looking for a quick healthy drink, an organic fruit shake is the perfect choice. While organic produce may cost a little bit more than your regular produce, I say the juice is worth the squeeze. The Punchbowl LA is a tiny organic juice bar that offers a healthy 100% organic fruits and veggies shakes and hot drinks. It is located on Melbourne ave and Vermont ave in Los Feliz neighborhood of East Hollywood. I came here on a warm day to get a shake not knowing what to expect and was given a warm greeting by a tall male staff. Interior design and atmosphere were very modest. Their light fixtures were very stylish. However, it's space is cramped and can only hold a max of four to five people at their tables. On their menu list, they have a wide selection of shakes and hot drinks. It took me a minute to peruse before I ordered a Sweet Tart (16 oz.), a concoction of strawberry, mango and agave. It was plain, smooth, organically fresh and delightful. I enjoyed it very much. Prices were highly above market value. I wish if they could only use a stylish container and abstain using a dull translucent cup that you can buy from a 99 cents store. What I admire about this juicery bar is that they use biodegradable paper straws. Staff was cool, amiable and followed health protocol. Service was mildly fast. Free Wifi and the force is strong. Ample of street metered parking and a rear public parking lot is available. Overall, I enjoyed my organic fruit shake drink and will definitely come back in a far not too distant future. Therefore, I recommend this modest organic juice bar in Los Feliz.

Shakes not smoothies baby! The rita hayworth was amazing! You can taste all the ingredients they use, yum. A little on the pricey side but worth it here. Can't wait to try the others!

By the name of this place, The PunchBowl seems fitting for someone like me who loves to punch things :) LOL. If you know me or follow me on IG, then you'd get that. In all seriousness, The Punchbowl has nothing to do with punching, per se. It's a juice bar/cafe that serves up complex raw, organic, vegan juices & shakes with exotic healthy ingredients. Nom nom! I found The PunchBowl via Yelp this afternoon while in LA. What a great find! I wanted to grab something healthy for my long a$$ drive back to OC in the middle of rush hour traffic. It's so crazy, there are stay-at-home orders issued all over the state of California right now, yet traffic was horrible AF! No one is staying home - no one seems to give AF. LOL. Sorry, I digress :) Thankfully, I got to enjoy my Greena Colada Shake on my drive home. It's basically kale, pineapple, avocado, lime, coconut water, coconut meat and coconut nectar. Sooo yummy and refreshing. I also got a ginger shot which is good for helping to reduce inflammation, soothe digestive issues, and enhance immune function. Parking is a bit tricky as there's construction on Vermont. The PunchBowl is located on the corner of Vermont and Melbourne. There's metered street parking. The shop is beautifully decorated and has a very natural, organic vibe. What I love about The PunchBowl is they use only raw, vegan, 100% organic juice, shake, salad & dessert apothecary!! And - the story behind The PunchBowl is so darn cute and romantic! You'll have to read about Christiana, Jonathon and Al's story online at: https://lapunchbowl.tumblr.com/AboutUs ~ A story that is definitely "unexpected, romantic and most importantly, healing." I mean, that's usually how true love happens, right!? Maybe I'll meet the love of my life at The PunchBowl :) If you're looking for something healthy, delicious and refreshing, definitely add The PunchBowl to your bookmark list.

I like the presentation of the drink "Rita Hayworth". The "eve primose oil" was a nice touch! And the sprinkled petals were cute. I would always pass by this place while on errands and never visited. IDK, if it's the stress of the pandemic but the two gentlemen baristas seemed overworked & stressed. The gentleman that took my order was professional and recommended the "Rita Hayworth" (Gilda :)) when choosing a healthy but sweet tasting beverage. The male that notified my order was ready is a bit rude.

The vibes are offfff!!! Used to be so lively and fun, now it's dark and unhappy. The person working there didn't let me use the bathroom and was not friendly. Smoothies went up in price even more and aren't good anymore. Sad :(

Customer service is severely lacking. I ordered a Honey Bee with NO raw honey (sub dates) and I emphasized that the smoothie was for my toddler and they can't have raw honey (botulism concerns). The girls behind the counter said no problem. I then watched them chat among themselves as one gal made the smoothie. The girl then ADDED HONEY to the smoothie. I asked "Sorry, was that honey?" And the girl said "Oh, you know what? I did put honey in there." And she started to make a new one. No apology. They just continued to chat as I watched her make both smoothies (one honey/one without) and made sure she gave me the one without honey. She did, but I think they were annoyed I was watching them/calling them out. It felt like i was intruding on their time. The smoothies are good (though I doubt they're actually organic these days), and they have inventive flavors. But the interaction above was one of a few that have left me questioning if I'll go there again.

Something has changed. The place looks dark and the smoothies are no longer as good. The person working there was definitely not friendly like all the other people who used to work there a few years ago. What changed? I am definitely not going back.

This is the best juice place in Los Angeles, and maybe the best juice I've ever had. Stumbled upon this place for the first time after a long hike in Runyon and WOW. Very unassuming place but holy moly these juices are incredible. The ingredient selection is on point and the ingredients are delicious. Really can't go wrong. Wish they had açaí bowls, I can imagine they'd be next level

Great juice. Tried the green one and it was exactly what I was craving. Love that it's in a bottle too. Definitely coming back!

My friend got the green "shake" and it was full of salt. We both tried it and it was undrinkable. The person working agreed that it was too salty and shouldn't be under the shake section but the owner is very "specific". We asked for a refund or exchange a different drink and the employee again blamed their inability to offer either on the "owner." Well the Owner should re address their policies to favor the customer because they just lost two.

Super small place with friendly employees and a super cute atmosphere. We got the Greek Coffee and the Golden Idol. They were by far some of the best smoothies we've ever had. It may not be your thing if you like traditional smoothies but the spices they use and the combinations they've paired are truly special.

Got the Greeña colada and it was very yummy! Not too sweet. Just a little bit of tartness from the pineapple. Would go back

This juicery.. yeah, I just made that a word, is in it's second chapter of ownership. They are still bringing it. Pricey, yeah, kind of. But this isn't Pressed or Juice Crafters. This is raw, real and organic. And sometimes your Zelle or Vinmo is going to take a hit. They have free wi-fi and also some great energy shots as well. Parking on the street...good luck with that. It's like winning the lottery in Hipster Land. There is a lot adjacent that you have to feed or maybe you get lucky on Vermont for a quarter or two.

The juice is here absolutely amazing! Package well to go, I really love the glass reusable bottles as well as there cute logo. Service was wonderful, very friendly and helpful. The quality is well worth the price, highly recommend it if you're looking for a healthy treat!!

Simple and straightforward goodness! Enjoyed my Matcha Strawberry Mucuna smoothie after my hike. The Punchbowl is a cute and welcoming spot for organic smoothies and juices! Highly recommend!

I got the rainbow here! Super nice cute place in Redondo riviera. it's the perfect spot to grab a smoothie and walk along all of the shop or

Great smoothies but kind of rude service today. Maybe because of covid. Ordered 20 minutes prior and still wasn't ready upon arrival.... which is ok. But explaining in a nice tone would be better.

Small local juice shop and bakery has awesome combinations you must try. My wife had a smoothie and so did I I cannot remember what we had I just know they were delicious everybody was so friendly it's very cute on the inside unfortunately due to Covid get it and go but so nice to see people and support businesses locally we will be back!

Amazing smoothies! I can't live without them anymore! It's pricy, but it's that good, you decide not to care about it . I lived in the neighborhood for years, but haven't noticed this place. I would suggest to put a little A-board on Vermont avenue to let people know that you are there selling these goodies. Because you can't really see it being tucked in.

Pricey but really good drinks/shakes. Hours say they close at 6pm and was told by employee they stop making shakes earlier than that. So, don't count on getting your shake if it's near closing time. I got there 20mins prior to closing.

My boyfriend was craving a smoothie and found The Punchbowl when our first choice was closed. I was a little skeptical about this place because I've been to plenty of 'healthy' smoothie shops that are overpriced and their smoothies taste like straight up just vegetables and weird stuff, and I never end up finishing my $10+ smoothie. But y'all.. this place has delicious smoothies! I has the Matcha Strawberry Mucuna, and I did not recognize a few of their ingredients (such as Mucuna, for example) but it was so! good! Totally worth the price because of how heavy the smoothie is, almost like a meal. I will be coming back to try all their smoothies!

My trip to LA is complete. I finally had a homemade hipster vegan organic smoothie. AND IT'S SO DELICIOUS. I dove into the Sweet Tart, which consists of strawberries, mango, agave, mint, and camucamu lemonade. It had great flavor balance, abundant, and not cold enough to induce a "ice cream headache." Throughout the day the staff will share samples of their smoothies to inspire you to try other selections in the future. I can be pretentious about smoothies now?

If you're looking for a healthy drink, cleanse or just hangover cure lol. Come here! It's awesome! The people always are super nice and know wtf they're doing. The parking isn't too fun but that whole area in Los Feliz is like that. They have healthy shots for everything that will cure your ailments. I always stop by when I'm in the area. Give it a whirl!

A shadow of it's former self, the management has gone AWOL and started taking away some of their best options like the What a Melon juice. No longer unique, a pity to see this LA staple on it's way to folding.

Love love love this place. Especially the Greek coffee. Staff is super helpful and the quality is top notch. Only difficulty can be finding parking.

Cute lil gem tucked away where you would never see it. Suuuper friendly people, delicious organic treats, and awesome decor. I got the Mango shake with cashew milk and pistachios. My friend got a strawberry drink with lemonade. They both were delicious. The workers were kind enough to give us their recommendations on what we should get after our Griffith park hike. Very helpful and fun! They also let my friend bring her pup in and chill inside with us. Definitely try this place out, you won't be disappointed :)

The smoothie artists that work here are not only genius and talented at what they do, but they're all sexy. Especially Jacksonnnn he is a DIME piece. There's another one I love too, Yarden, he's hot too but In a doofy way.