Tucked away in a corner of Madách Imre tér, Happy Juice is a little lime green gem of a fresh-fruit haven. The selection’s wide, and the chilled ingredient-fridge is filled with fresh (not frozen) fruits and other treats – from pineapple to pomegranate, chopped ginger to mint sprigs – ready to be whizzed into as many concoctions as can be squeezed into the hand-written chalkboard behind the counter (as well as any requests… we were picky). Look out for some new ice and ice-cream based ones during the summer. There are also fresh, healthy sandwiches (think grainy breads, tuna, salad and cheeses), fresh salads, cakes and local honeys and sugar-free fruit syrups to take home.
The staff are comprised of a small group of young, chirpy guys and girls, up for a chat and a laugh, and the relaxed vibe can be soaked up at one of the casual breakfast-bar style tables inside. Or, perfect for a lunchtime stroll back to the office, you can take away.
In the heart of the city, where a healthy lunch on the go (or of the stationary variety, for that matter), can be as difficult to find as your metro ticket when the finest mustached BKV checker-lady is upon you at the top of a rammed escalator, it’s a welcome new addition.
So, now we’ve shared Happy Juice with you, our good deed for the day is done. We’ll just leave you with this tip: try the strawberry, mint and banana one…
Happy Juice Bár
1075 Budapest, Madách imre út 12.
MAP I. D4
Tel.: +36.1.341.1618
info@happyjuice.hu
www.happyjuice.hu