Trying to Eat Healthier in the New Year? Meet Bernardsville’s Fresh Press Juice Co. …
Today I had the pleasure of meeting Deven and Lauren - the two sisters who run Bernardsville’s Fresh Press Juice Co. located at the Bernardsville Centre plaza at 80 Morristown Road. When I walked in, the smell of fresh produce and a warm smile from one of the owners greeted me. The huge chalkboard menu that hung behind the counter made the experience feel that much more personable.
What is your personal favorite item on the menu and what is your best seller?
It is no surprise that one of the owner’s favorite menu items is also one of its best sellers. The Tropical Rose is a delicious smoothie containing strawberries, pineapple, banana and Thai coconut water to tie it all together. When it comes to their cold press juices, The Healer is a customer favorite. The Healer contains apple, cucumber, parsley, lemon, and ginger. Ensuring you get the maximum amount of minerals and nutrients, the ingredients going into the juices are made daily.
In addition to your regular menu items, you also offer daily specials: can you tell us some customer favorites you’ve offered in the past?
Fresh Press Juice doesn’t serve exclusively juice, it also serves soups, acai bowls, sandwiches, and even vegan hot dogs and burgers. Aside from their juices and smoothies, soups are one of their most popular menu items. Offered year round, some favorites are a green detox soup along with a Greek lemon soup. If you are looking to stop in for lunch, Fresh Press now has a lineup of lunch specials they are offering.
What makes Fresh Press Unique?
Fresh Press Juice is one of the few places I have discovered offering a menu that is not only entirely organic, but also vegan. This is an ambitious feat that Fresh Press pulls off gloriously. I was taken aback when the sisters told me their coconut water doesn’t come from a box or can, it is actually flash shipped from Thailand. Even more, they take the time each day to make their own almond milk, something that is almost unheard of. The owners of Fresh Press genuinely care about healthy eating, and go above and beyond to satisfy the customer. Many customers are known on a first name-basis and will even have their order prepared for them when they walk through the door.
When you aren’t working what are your interests or hobbies?
The two sisters have deep roots with their family and care for them immensely. Outside of spending time with the family, they enjoy working out together, serving it up on the tennis courts, and going to the beach.
*Tip: enjoy a fitness class at Bar Method or Cycle Bar in the same plaza and stop by Fresh Press after to refuel.