Feeling like a green juice after the gym, a smoothie before work, or a juice cleanse to start fresh? Montreal has several juice bars where fruits and vegetables are pressed on-site. Here are six verified spots, from Jean-Talon Market to downtown, to drink healthy without sacrificing taste. Each juice bar has its own touch: organic products, homemade recipes, a wide variety of smoothies, or freshly pressed apple juice.

What is a juice bar?

A juice bar (or smoothie bar) prepares fresh fruit and vegetable juices, often cold-pressed. This method slowly crushes the fruits without heating them: the juice retains more flavor and color. Most juice bars in Montreal also serve smoothies, bowls, wellness shots, and some snacks, like wraps, salads, or toasts. Some offer delivery or online orders.

1. Crux Comptoir (Griffintown)

Founded in 2014 by a Quebec couple, Crux Comptoir opened its first counter at DIX30 in Brossard in 2015. In Montreal, you can find it at 1730 William Street in Griffintown. Their motto: fresh, vegan, local. They offer juices, smoothies, and 100% plant-based snacks. On the menu, cold-pressed juices for all tastes: a green juice with kale, cucumber, apple, and ginger, another with beet, spinach, and carrot, or a pineapple, beet, and turmeric blend. Crux also offers one or three-day juice cleanses, smoothies, açaí bowls, and coffee. A great place to stop after a walk along the Lachine Canal. Crux Comptoir is a Quebec business: from the start, customers came from Sherbrooke and Quebec City to taste their products.

2. Mangue & Melon (Jean-Talon Market)

Located at Jean-Talon Market since 2005 and open year-round, Mangue & Melon is a classic. The juices are prepared at dawn, unpasteurized, without added water or sugar (except for lemonade). The juice bar focuses on fruits and vegetables from producers in the Montreal area. Choices include orange, grapefruit, mango and orange, peach, pineapple and carrot, or green juices with celery and cabbage. At the counter, you can drink them on-site or take them away. Good to know: Mangue & Melon offers a one-liter bottled juice delivery service throughout Montreal, ideal for the office or an event. The juices keep for four days in the fridge.

3. Margot Juice Bar (Atwater Market)

Margot is a seasonal kiosk at Atwater Market, run by a young entrepreneur since 2022. They offer fresh and vitamin-rich juices made from fruits and vegetables, like Kale Me Later or Berry Beneficial. Note: the kiosk is open from May to October only. Take the opportunity to explore the market stalls.

4. Tropé (Downtown)

Tropé is a family affair: a mother-daughter duo who wanted to share their healthy recipes. Two locations downtown: Mackay Street, near Concordia University, and Drummond Street. On the menu: smoothies, smoothie bowls, juices, and toasts, with coffee for rushed mornings. No refined sugar, no additives, house-made nut milks, and superfoods like goji berries or bee pollen. A good choice for a quick lunch between classes or meetings.

5. Spirulina (Multiple Locations)

Spirulina has four locations: Westmount (Victoria Avenue), downtown (Stanley Street), Old Montreal, and Royalmount. This smoothie bar offers smoothies, bowls, cold-pressed juices, and cleanses. You can also buy wellness products in their health grocery store. The menu changes with the seasons: check out the fall menu on the official website.

6. Green Glow Health Bar (Westmount)

On Sherbrooke Street West in Westmount, Green Glow focuses on 100% organic. Their juices are cold-pressed and unpasteurized. The house avoids seed oils, additives, artificial flavors, and refined sugar. On the menu: smoothies, wellness shots, bowls, and salads. A healthy experience for purists of organic juice bars.

How to choose your juice bar?

  • Cold-pressed or fresh-squeezed? A cold-pressed juice keeps for a few days in the fridge; a fresh-squeezed juice is best consumed immediately.
  • Juice or smoothie? A smoothie retains the fibers of the fruits (banana, strawberry, blueberries) and is more filling: it's often the best choice with added proteins. An apple, celery, and cucumber juice is lighter. For the first time, start with a classic apple-carrot-ginger.
  • Price: prices vary from one place to another and depending on the size. For example, Mangue & Melon offers one-liter bottles for delivery from $13.50 to $15.50. Check each juice bar's menu for up-to-date prices.
  • Allergies: if you avoid gluten or nuts, ask the staff before ordering.
  • Takeaway or on-site? A juice bar at the market is perfect for on-site tasting; downtown, save time with online ordering, offered notably by Tropé and Spirulina.

Frequently Asked Questions about Juice Bars in Montreal

Is it good to drink smoothies every day?

A fruit and vegetable smoothie can be part of a balanced diet. Vary the recipes and watch the sugar content of the fruits. If in doubt, consult a healthcare professional.

What is the difference between cold-pressed juice and regular juice?

Cold-pressed juice is extracted slowly, without heat. It is often unpasteurized, which preserves its flavor but reduces its shelf life.

Where can I find a juice bar open year-round?

Mangue & Melon at Jean-Talon Market is open year-round. Crux Comptoir, Tropé, Spirulina, and Green Glow have permanent counters.

Also to Discover in Montreal

Combine your juice with a visit to Jean-Talon Market or Atwater Market, then walk along the Lachine Canal. For a more gourmet break, read our selection of cozy cafes in Montreal.