Custom Smoothie

Update, Unilocal hours of operation were off. Marketing manager should be on top of this but I understand. Owner reached out and apologized for this and the fact that the place is delicious when open ;) and she reached out to correct problem 5 star.

Horrible smoothies, we got the mango tango (I was so excited About) and strawberry banana, no flavor at all, the mango tango Tasted like ice with a hint of flavoring, so did the strawberry banana, we went out of our way to come and try this place, was soooooooo disappointed. I want my 13 bucks back.

Truly CUSTOM smoothies! My first time visiting but won’t be my last. I had a custom made smoothie, got some great conversation and stocked up on my protein powder for home!
Thanks for the experience Cathy!

Loved the Berry Smoothie. Only negative was the inaccessibility leading to the front door. Having become newly disabled from a stroke, it was difficult to navigate the sloped terrain right in front.

I’m a bit undecided on this place. Have been coming here for almost two years, and pretty much get the same thing every time, the chocolate lean and mean. Tried the lite version but wasn’t impressed. Anyway, sometimes they deserve 5 stars, but then at times they taste pretty bad. Not sure if it is because of who is working there at the time, but it is pretty hit and miss, so I haven’t been going as much lately.

Pros: Easy parking, friendly service, big cup for smoothie, sells a bunch of protein bars, shakers, etc.
Cons: Expensive and bland.

Came here on last Portland trip. It was one of the healthy eating choices. Large smoothie was generous on the fruit to juice ratio.

This place tops jamba and emerald city! The smoothies are really good and it’s in a quiet and calm area of Fremont so there’s a ton of street parking. It’s close to my school and I was looking for a smoothie place that could add work out supplements into their drinks. I’m happy I found this place!
The service was great! The young woman who made my drink and rung me up was really kind and personable. She cared about what I wanted in my drink and made sure certain modifications were okay with me before putting the stuff in, and then wished me a good work out right before I left haha. She also let me know they have another location in south lake Union, and they’re trying to find another place closer to kent *fingers crossed*. Very kind lady. Loved the service here!
I got the blueberry blast with an amino acid pre-​workout and it was really good. It tastes healthy like emerald city, but with way more kick and flavor; better quality in my opinion. The smoothie wasn’t chunky and artificial tasting like jamba; I saw and felt real blueberry skin and seeds in my drink.
Inside the store is similar to emerald city so it’s a great place to get your work out supplements or a protein bar.
My rating is probably closer to 4.5 only because my drink ended up totaling $ 8.17 (before tip) for my drink! My mouth almost dropped but it was too busy having a nice conversation with my server (not a bad trade off lol). STEEP for a smoothie. I definitely would love to come as a regular but with $ 8 a drink, I think I’ll come by as a treat instead. Is it worth the quality? Probably… I had an overall great experience, I loved my drink, I’m happy I came, and I did end up having a good work out lol.

Custom Smoothie rocks! So many delicious options and different add-​ins for your smoothie. They have a lot of unique creations and you can also customize things however you want. Another bonus is that their smoothies have a wide variety of calories — so if you are just looking for a small boost, you can find something lower in calories… or if you are super hungry or need to load up, they have options for that too. I always have trouble figuring out what I want because they all look SO GOOD.
The staff is super friendly and nice. Parking can be a be tricky, but that’s pretty much a given for anywhere in Fremont. Prices are a bit high, but they are in line with places like Jamba Juice and Emerald City Smoothie (if you ask me, all these smoothie places are over-​priced!). My 24 oz Berry Berry with Spinach was just over $ 7 with tax.
I love this place and I will definitely try to stop in whenever I’m in the area.

Sadly we weren’t very impressed with this place when we came this afternoon. The smoothies were just, bland. It seemed like they used frozen fruit and then added a bunch of ice on top of that. So it just tasted mostly like ice. :\

I love the options here, you can customize your smoothie however you want it. (I always want mine vegan with greens added and it tastes awesome!) Plus they sell really quality supplements and nutrition/​snack bars. The ladies who work there are awesome and knowledgeable about their products, down to earth and friendly but also super fast.

Lean and Mean lite was a delicious post workout treat ! Tasted like a milkshake but not nearly as naughty. So happy to see a healthy smoothie joint in the area. They’re actually hard to come by in the Ballard/​Fremont area.

Um… How many words are there for delicious??? I had a Creamsicle smoothie with added protein for my post run treat. And it was scrumptious! There were so many different choices that looked tasty that I definitely have to come back and try them all!

I’m not aiming to body building but love a good veggie protein shake to amp things up a bit. This place caters well to those looking to jam as much protein and amino acids in their diet — bars and powders galore.
My custom smoothie tasted awful and overshadowed by the universal vanilla protein powder that dominates everything in the drink.
Prefer fresh fruits with natural protein powders next time.

Tastes too much like protein powder. I got the orangesicle one and it was kinda gross. Boo :(

The one that I go to is on the SLU and this place is top notch. Not only do I feel like I’ve gotten perhaps the most top quality shake there but I also feel welcomed. Their staff is always very down to earth and wonderful with their speedy service. Although not many people go in I’m sure it’s because I go in at weird times or people are just missing out! I’ve tried several smoothie places and this place gives you limitless options and you feel great afterwards!
Completely healthful and beneficial. I would choose this place over Emerald Smoothie any day. My only concern is that this place is pretty pricey. I have spent $ 9 dollars here on a smoothie after putting in boosts and such but it’s all worth it! If you’re looking to splurge, this is the place to go pre-​post-​or during your workout.
Drinks ordered: Acai berry, very berry all with three boosts.

OMG. When I walked into this place, I did not expect weight loss nutrition nirvana, but this is it.
Everywhere I looked, goodies that I was allowed to eat on my diet. Sugar free desserts for 80 calories — yum! Weight loss supplements that actually work (I lost 3 lbs in 3 days on the rasberry one the owner recommended because her customers were all losing weight on it). An amazing Hungry Girl protein shake that tastes great and delivers 30 grams of protein for 178 calories. OMG. Did I walk past the pearly gates? Is this a dream?
No, it’s just Disneyland for gals like me who are athletic, want to lose weight and have a sweet tooth. Nuff said.

It was okay, but I really prefer fruit and juice only smoothies, not ones that are packed with protein powder and a bunch of other synthetic ingredients.
But I think if you are an athlete, you might like it!

I have been a smoothie junkie for a decade now and this was the first one I couldn’t finish. The grit from sugar crystals was too much. I had noticed a sign on the wall that said something about asking to hold the sugar but I wasn’t sure what it was about until too late. I don’t think I have ever had a fruit smoothie with sugar added before except maybe from Jamba Juice. I much prefer the fruit and juice only smoothie places like planet juice.
The girl behind the counter wasn’t keen on being interrupted from her book to do her job either, so low marks on service.
I doubt I will ever try this place again. If you do, consider askng to hold the sugar. There is your heads up…

If you want to loose a few lbs, this place should be your very first stop (after the gym, after the track and after the yoga mat, of course). One word: DETOX.
Over two years after my first review, and I am still coming to Custom Smoothie in Fremont. They offer a great smoothie, friendly, fast service, and a wide range of flavors, though I usually get the Lean and Mean lite with Vanilla.
Update on the merchandise: they have great sales– stuff is usually either on sale or about to go on sale, making the merchandise a great deal.
Also, they have added classes. Occasionally, I will see a flyer about some sort of fitness class taking place at Custom Smoothie after hours. What a great use of the space. I’m still liking it.