Central Avenue has a wide range of food options, but if you’re looking for something light and healthy you’ll want to check out Cali Shakes. The New Jersey-based juice shop is opening at 490 Central Avenue.
Cali Shakes is a family-owned business specializing in juices, smoothies, and açaí bowls. Owner Yiani Galanos operates the shop with the help of his two eldest children, one of which studied dietetics at Rutgers. The trio have created a juice bar that highlights fresh fruits and veggies.
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The shop’s menu offers a variety of signature juices and smoothies, but also gives you the option to customize drinks to your liking. Signature drinks include the Green Monster (spinach, kale, banana, pineapple, and coconut milk); Berry Madness (strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries); and Orange Julius (orange, kiwi, mango, and vanilla yogurt).
There are also a variety of energy bowls which use açaí, pitaya, graviola, or cacao/oat as their base. The bowls can be customized with your choice of fruits, nuts, and toppings. Cali Shakes also offers coffee and espresso, including a few espresso shakes made with espresso, frozen yogurt, and other toppings.
Cali Shakes Jersey City is expected to open early October.
