House owners Chris and Ronnie Swingler opened Leander Vitamin in 2018. (Taylor Girtman/Neighborhood Affect Newspaper)
“They’re not clients; they’re household,” Ronnie mentioned. “They’re a part of the Leander Vitamin household.”
The Swinglers opened Leander Vitamin in February 2018. Ronnie mentioned after leaving a job within the monetary sector and changing into a mother, she needed to start out a enterprise the place individuals can collect, find out about diet and have wholesome choices.
The store sells a wide range of smoothies, iced coffees, frappes and power teas. Every drink will be custom-made to what every buyer’s well being objectives are, they mentioned. Leander Vitamin additionally sells waffles, muffins and cake pops.
After an almost two-year interval of ups and downs for small companies, Leander Vitamin’s household of consumers retains the Swinglers loving what they do. Clients have invited the Swinglers to weddings and different occasions after attending to know them at Leander Vitamin, which might not occur at jobs the place you’re behind a desk, they mentioned.
“We’re so deep with our neighborhood that our ‘downs’ haven’t been too dangerous,” Ronnie mentioned. “They’ve received our again.”To return the help, the store held a Blue Santa toy drive and hosts spirit days for native faculties.
“Our neighborhood actually supported us, and that’s why we love giving again,” Chris mentioned.
The homeowners and “mixologists” have additionally experimented with flavors to create new drinks and seasonal flavors.
Chris mentioned he makes use of his love of cooking to construct new drink taste combos. One known as The Gladiator consists of chocolate, vanilla and occasional flavors. One other known as Inexperienced Goddess consists of mango, pineapple, spinach and matcha.
“I like informing about diet on a private degree,” Chris mentioned.
The store on Hero Approach West goals to be a cushty place for individuals and teams to satisfy and spend time. Clients can use Wi-Fi and sit in snug seating with a children part whereas having fun with their drinks, the Swinglers mentioned.
Orders will also be known as or texted in in order that drinks are prepared for pickup within the busy mornings and through fast lunch breaks.
“We’re like quick meals for wholesome individuals,” Ronnie mentioned.
Their aim is to teach individuals on “true well being,” Chris mentioned, and he typically tells new clients to strive their drinks 3 times after which see how they really feel.
“I’ve by no means had anybody say ‘This didn’t work’ or ‘I don’t really feel good,’” he mentioned. “They all the time come again saying, ‘I really feel wonderful,’ and that’s the purpose, proper?”
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With dozens of flavors and new seasonal flavors added, there may be a wide range of drinks for patrons to choose from. Listed here are a few of the high flavors that proprietor Ronnie Swingler recommends ordering.
- Banana nut bread shake
- Cinnamon Toast Crunch Shake
- Espresso Lovers Delight Shake
- Texas Sundown Tea
- Caramel macchiato iced espresso
Leander Vitamin
11880 Hero Approach W., Ste. 104, Leander
512-763-9444
www.facebook.com/leandernutrition
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-2 p.m., closed Solar.
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