The brand new Natick Nutrition cafe at 22 Predominant St., within the middle of city had hoped to open much earlier in the year. However a December launch has its charms, too, as we found upon our first go to on an unseasonably heat morning that allowed the house owners to maintain the entrance door vast open to the curious.
We met mom-and-daughter house owners Kathleen and Brittany, who put loads of elbow grease into readying their store for the general public over the previous a number of months. That included ripping up carpet, discovering simply the precise sinks, and simply utterly renovating the area. A number of flooring laters had been found below the carpet, Kathleen stated.
The place now has a contemporary farmhouse vibe that may quickly have much more locations to take a seat as effectively, together with countertop seats.
Brittany honed her expertise for Natick Vitamin by working on the Milford store, whereas mother Kathleen has been a longtime shopper of the merchandise.
We parked ourselves in entrance of the fake fireplace in a few cozy armchairs, and served as a Christmasy window show as we sipped on our protein-packed smoothies.
Deborah went for the candy Strawberry Banana model, whereas Bob went no additional on the menu than merchandise #1 that day, Banana Cream Pie, with graham cracker crumbs sprinkled on high. How typically do I get pie for breakfast?
Each of the $8 smoothies hit the spot and stored us going till lunch.
You gained’t see Natick Vitamin jamming a bunch of fruit or veggies right into a blender to concoct its smoothies. Its components are based mostly extra on particular protein powders that embody nutritional vitamins, soy, whey, beet extract, and are available from Herbalife, an outfit that has its share of proponents and detractors.
If smoothies aren’t your factor, mega-teas and different caffeinated drinks are on faucet to maintain you energized.
Natick Vitamin is certainly one of quite a few such franchises, together with domestically in Milford and Marlborough. It replaces Java’s at 22 Predominant St. inside Natick’s Masonic Block.
The house owners say they need to sync up with different native companies, and actually had been accumulating and displaying others’ enterprise playing cards on their counter, hoping others will do the identical for them.