Ever since the dawn of the electric blender, people have been concocting smoothies with a myriad ingredients for a filling, nutritious beverage.
Pureeing a mix of fruits and vegetables provides a healthy dose of your day’s vitamins and fiber, along with protein from milks and add-ons. And when the weather gets too hot to cook, smoothies can be a cool, refreshing alternative.
Here’s where to find some of the best smoothies in Sonoma County.
BlendCraft Smoothie Co.
Formerly known as Fruit in Motion, BlendCraft emerged in April of 2024 with a mix of old favorites and new, unique offerings — like the Palm Springs-inspired date shake. The Carrot Cake smoothie is a flavorful blend of mango, ginger, carrot juice, honey, cinnamon and Greek yogurt. Also find other classics like green smoothies and peanut butter-based protein drinks, as well as fan favorites like Pineapple Whips and It’s It shakes. 3 Fourth St., Petaluma, 707-242-6024, blendcraft.com
The Local
Tucked away in Petaluma’s Active Wellness Center, The Local is worth seeking out for its stunning farm-to-table sandwiches as well as the nondairy smoothies made with 100% real fruit. Dream of an island getaway while sipping the Tropics smoothie, made with mango, strawberry, banana, orange and coconut. Look out for The Local coming to the Plaza North Shopping Center on North McDowell, where it will take over the former Superburger. 1201 Redwood Way, Petaluma, 707-789-7002, thelocalpetaluma.com
Redwood Cafe
With a smoothie selection as large as its local wine list, this casual Cotati spot knows how to impress in Sonoma style. The range of smoothies includes yogurt-based and nondairy options as well as protein shakes off its “bodybuilding” menu. Get tropical with the Island Escape smoothie or improve your exercise regimen with the filling Chocobutter Muscle Bomb shake, packed with 32 grams of protein and 17 grams of fiber. 8240 Old Redwood Highway, Cotati, 707-795-7868, redwoodcafecotati.com
Plants and Juice Bar
This hidden strip mall juice shack is a haven for plant lovers, with vibey natural decor and produce-packed drinks. Go for the Money Green — kale, spinach, guava, orange and banana — when in need of a healthy morning start. For a post-workout protein boost, try the Snicker smoothie with cacao, banana, peanut butter, choice of almond or oat milk and choice of protein. 447 Rohnert Park Expressway, Rohnert Park, 707-615-7607, instagram.com/plantsandjuicebar
Juice on the Square
While this small shop specializes in organic cold pressed juices, its smoothies are just as nourishing and tasty. All smoothies are made with a housemade sunflower seed creamer, which includes dates and vanilla bean for added sweetness and flavor. Customize your smoothie with the selection of fresh fruit and greens, plus add-ons like chia seeds, spirulina and bee pollen. 1305 Cleveland Ave., Suite B, Santa Rosa, 708-800-7953, juiceryco.com
Succo Cold-Pressed
Situated in the St. Francis Shopping Center off Calistoga Road and Sonoma Highway, this cutesy juice shop offers pretty drinks, parfaits and toasts. The most mesmerizing offering has to be the Cloud 9 smoothie — a blend of pineapple, banana, spirulina, collagen, maple, almond butter, coconut cream and almond milk — presented in beautiful blue and white swirls. 130 Calistoga Road, Santa Rosa, 707-595-1586, succocoldpressed.com
The Nectary
Dedicated to plant-based wellness, The Nectary boasts a large selection of superfood smoothies as well as cold-pressed juices, fermented beverages, açaí bowls and more. Get the gorgeous Wild Blue Yonder made with pineapple, banana, ginger, maca, chia seeds, blue majik spirulina, coconut water and housemade cashew “mylk” (read: no dairy). 7300 Healdsburg Ave., Sebastopol, 707-829-2697, thenectary.net
Howard Station Cafe
The west county breakfast champ may be known for its famous eggs Benedicts and thick slabs of French toast, but the smoothie menu shouldn’t be overlooked. Fan favorites include the tropical Mango Madness and the vibrant Shooting Star, made with pineapple, strawberry, banana and orange juice (make it a “zinger” by adding dates and ginger for 50 cents). 3611 Bohemian Highway, Occidental, 707-874-2838, howardstationcafe.com
Coffee Bazaar
This Russian River coffee house has a wide assortment of beverages in addition to breakfast and lunch offerings. The smoothies are great, with a nice roundup of classics like Wild Berry and Green Machine. A good go-to is the eponymous Bazaar smoothie, made with banana, pineapple, blueberries, strawberries, yogurt and orange juice. 14045 Armstrong Woods Road, Guerneville, 707-869-9706, coffeebazaarcafe.com
Acorn Cafe
This Healdsburg breakfast and lunch spot quickly won over locals looking for their next big brunch fix. The smoothie selection is small, but they pack a nutritious punch to get you ready for the day. Our favorite is the beautiful Berry Bliss, made with blueberries, strawberries, peanut butter, oats, cinnamon and a drizzle of honey. Pair with the equally pretty tiramisu French toast or a grab-and-go salad for a quick, healthy lunch. 124 Matheson St., Healdsburg, acornhealdsburg.com
Carmella
Appropriately situated in Healdsburg’s former Nectary spot (now exclusively in Sebastopol), Carmella offers a colorful selection of smoothies, juices, toasts and salads. Blue spirulina fans should go for the Midnight Maca, naturally sweetened with dates and banana. The velvety Mighty Cacao-Mint is also enticing — think of it as a chocolate mint milkshake but with hidden spinach and avocado to stave off the guilt. 312 Center St., Healdsburg, 707-385-4657, carmellacarmella.com
Fruity Moto Cafe
What started off as a food truck in 2016 has blossomed into a community café serving smoothies, toasts, açaí bowls, salads and sandwiches. Longtime favorites include the Avocado Greenie and classic Seasons. Coffee lovers will enjoy the Cold Brew smoothie, made with house cold brew, banana, peanut butter, dates, Ora cacao and oat milk. 9054 Windsor Road, Windsor, 707-892-2906, instagram.com/fruitymotocafe
El Huerto Fresh Bites
Tucked in the Maxwell Village Shopping Center, El Huerto offers a vibrant selection of smoothies as well as juices, toasts, salads, paninis and bubble waffles. Among the most popular smoothies is the Hulk, made with spinach, kale, green apple, pineapple, dates, mango and coconut water. The mangonadas are also stellar. 19213 Sonoma Highway, Sonoma, 707-343-7025, el-huerto-fresh-bites.square.site