Vela Juice Bar — Restaurant in New York

I work 12 hour shifts near here and I’m always soooo tired halfway through. I come here for a quick pick me up. The lady behind the counter is the absolute sweetest, drinks aside- she always lightens my mood. The açaí bowls are to die for- not mid. I’ve tried so many spots in Astoria and Vela is consistently yummy. Today. I went in for a milk tea and they ran out of boba. She went an extra mile to charge me for a medium despite me ordering a large!...

Got the most DELICIOUS watermelon lychee smoothie there (with boba 😋), and was floored by how relaxing the atmosphere was. Such a haven in the city! 😍 Perfectly air-conditioned, with beautiful plants and calming music 🌬️🪴🎶 I felt like I was at a spa! Never mind how sweet Vela is! Can’t wait to come back to try her green açai bowl and more smoothies! 🤩🤩🤩 This may just be a daily treat from now on 😅 But it’s the kind of small business you feel proud to...

The best juice and healthy snack shop near Astoria Park. The Thai bubble tea was delicious. I also tried the black tea milk tea which was so flavorful and complex - they definitely use high quality products. The owner was so kind and had a huge smile. She helped other repeat customers while I was there and knew their order by heart once they came in the door! Worth a stop on your way to work or for a relaxing day in...