Boost
A concept store has been situated in the former building of bookstore De Slegte on the Coolsingel for a little while now. Besides all the clothes, art, and design, it houses the first juice bar of Rotterdam. Sajoer, which means vegetables in Indonesian, has vegetable and fruit juices from the slow juicer. The two ladies behind the bar, Mary and Gaby – both quick to laugh – explain that most of the taste and vitamins are retained when using a slow juicer. And that is, of course, exactly what we want!
As my night was pretty short, I decide to take an Oppepper (Boost) at the recommendation of the ladies. A juice made of pineapple, spinach, celery, lemon, and ginger. Not exactly a combination I would personally opt for, but I’m pleasantly surprised. Because of the slow juicer, the juice contains no pulp, so it’s easy to drink through a straw. The ginger actually gives a boost to the juice, and I feel more fit with every sip. Besides the Oppepper (Boost), you can choose from a Groenmonster (Green Monster), Bikkel (Tough One), and an Antikater (Anti-Hangover), among others. And what’s even greater: Juice Bar Sajoer is open seven days a week. I hereby claim my Sunday morning spot at the bar!

A vegetable juice costs € 5.-.
 Juice Bar Sajoer, Coolsingel 83
www.sajoer.nl

Heavenly
If you happen to be in the Markthal at a quiet time, drop by at Heavenly Smoothies. In a small corner of the market hall, you can choose from over thirty juices and smoothies that are freshly squeezed and blended for you. A Blueberry Beaty catches my eye; it’s a juice consisting of blackberry, strawberry, raspberry, and fresh apple juice. A thirst-quencher, not too sweet, and on top of that: healthy. If you really want to be healthy, add some superfoods such as acai or wheatgrass.

A fruit juice costs € 4.50.
Heavenly Smoothies, Markthal
www.markthal.nl/aanbieders/heavenly-smoothies

Espresso Dates
For even more healthy juices and smoothies, have a look at Espresso Dates. Here, you can also choose from all kinds of superfoods such as goji berries and chia seeds.

A smoothie costs € 4.50.
Espresso Dates, Tweede Middellandstraat 27
www.espressodates.nl