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| - I'd like to preface this review by stating that I am a complete smoothie/juice novice, and generally suspicious of any product that makes lofty health claims. However, I really like Farmacia, and here's why.
I've been to Farmacia several times, tried the apple pie and vitality punch - both winners. The juices and smoothies are indeed very good, but the thing that keeps me going back is the owner, Stefano. He is a friendly and knowledgeable guy, and clearly very passionate about the business. A ten-second question about the juice-making process led to a 5-minute response whereby Stefano explained how he spends time off driving around Ontario, collecting water from natural springs in order to give the juices specific flavour profiles. Exotic spring water aside, the impression I got from talking with Stefano is that he is someone who believes very strongly in what he's doing. I respect that.
The juices at Farmacia are a major cut above the $6 fare you find at chain retailers. The hard work and high quality ingredients that go into each drink are evident in the tasty results, and certainly warrant the $10 price tag. It's not something I can afford to indulge on a daily basis, but I look forward to it every couple of weeks. Whether you're a health food skeptic, a juice connoisseur, or just curious, you owe it to yourself to try the vitality punch, and give a unique local business a chance. You won't be disappointed!
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