New restaurant: Smoothie, juice bar opens downtown with sandwiches, lunch

Laurie K. Blandford, Treasure Coast Newspapers
·3 min read

What's the name of the new restaurant in Fort Pierce?

Juice a' Peel

Where is Juice a' Peel?

135 N. Second St., Fort Pierce; previously Brenda's Fine Jewelers in downtown Fort Pierce

Who owns Juice a' Peel?

Husband-and-wife team Damiko Davis and Alicia Richardson have been trying to open their restaurant since 2020 but were delayed by the coronavirus pandemic. Davis was born in the Bahamas, moved to Florida in 1999 and moved to Fort Pierce in 2011. He wanted to open a smoothie and juice bar because of "lack of good food options in the area — healthier food options."

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What kind of restaurant is Juice a' Peel?

Juice a' Peel a small, hole-in-the-wall smoothie and juice bar that focuses on takeout food and makes homemade sandwiches, wraps, chia pudding, overnight oats and parfaits.

What's on the Juice a' Peel's menu?

Food (choice of sourdough or multigrain bread)

  • Chicken salad sandwich: homemade with crips vegetables, tender grilled chicken breast and creamy aioli with romaine lettuce ($11)

  • Chicken avocado sandwich: tender filled chicken breast with avocado, lettuce, tomato, red onions and homemade herb spread ($10.50)

  • Tuna salad sandwich: premium albacore tuna with zesty flavor, mixed in creamy aioli with romaine lettuce ($11.50)

  • Turkey ranch sandwich: classic turkey sandwich with lettuce, tomato, homemade ranch and a creamy aioli spread ($12)

  • Chicken caprese pressed sandwich: tender grilled chicken breast topped with ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, homemade pesto, baby arugula and a drizzle of balsamic glaze on ciabatta ($12.50)

  • Grilled cheese sandwich: layered fresh mozzarella and cheddar melted together ($7)

  • Tuna melt pressed sandwich: homemade tuna salad piled on sourdough with two layers of melted cheddar ($12)

  • Ultimate veggie wrap: layers of avocado, cucumbers, tomatoes and romaine lettuce with homemade roasted red pepper hummus and a vegan aioli spread ($9.50)

  • Chipotle chicken wrap: tender grilled chicken breast, homemade chipotle dressing and cheddar pressed in a soft flour tortilla ($11)

  • Avocado toast: sliced avocado, zesty lemon, ripe tomatoes, red onion, a touch of olive oil and house seasoning ($8)

  • Sun-dried pesto toast: savory homemade sun-dried tomato pesto topped with fresh mozzarella, tomato slices, a drizzle of balsamic glaze and garnished with basil ($9)

  • PB+ toast: topped with natural creamy peanut butter, honey and choice of banana, strawberry or apple ($5)

Juice a' Peel in downtown Fort Pierce features a chicken chipotle wrap on its menu.
Juice a' Peel in downtown Fort Pierce features a chicken chipotle wrap on its menu.

Smoothies (substitute honey, agave, almond milk, coconut water, filtered water)

  • Simple Banana: banana, oats, chia seeds, honey, almond milk ($5)

  • Classic: strawberry, banana, honey, coconut water ($7)

  • Mango Graham: mango, banana, graham, honey, almond milk ($7.50)

  • Green Tropics: kale, spinach, pineapple, mango, banana, honey, almond milk ($7)

  • Tropical Breeze: pineapple, mango, banana, honey, almond milk ($6.50)

  • Açaí Berry Burst: açaí, blueberry, strawberry, banana, honey, almond milk ($7.50)

Juice a' Peel in downtown Fort Pierce features an açaí berry boost smoothie.
Juice a' Peel in downtown Fort Pierce features an açaí berry boost smoothie.

Juices (organic, cold-pressed daily)

  • Green Delight: kale, apple, pineapple, kiwi, lemon ($11)

  • 24 Carrot: carrot, orange, pineapple ($11.50)

  • Gingery Pear: pear, green apple, ginger, lemon, rosemary ($11)

  • Heart Beet: beet, carrot, green apple, mint, ginger ($11.50)

  • Jus' Celery: celery ($12)

  • Spiced Carrot: carrot, orange, ginger, turmeric, black pepper ($13)

  • The Sunrise City: pineapple, orange, mango, coconut water ($10.50)

  • Immunity Booster shot: spinach, orange, celery, turmeric, black pepper ($5)

  • Detox Power shot: apple, lemon, ginger ($5)

Juice a' Peel in downtown Fort Pierce features a chicken avocado sandwich on its menu.
Juice a' Peel in downtown Fort Pierce features a chicken avocado sandwich on its menu.

When did Juice a' Peel open?

Feb. 27, 2024

What are Juice a' Peel's hours?

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday (closed Sunday-Monday)

What is Juice a' Peel's social media?

Instagram, Facebook

Laurie K. Blandford is TCPalm's entertainment reporter and columnist dedicated to finding the best things to do on the Treasure Coast. Follow her on Twitter @TCPalmLaurie and Facebook @TCPalmLaurie. Email her at laurie.blandford@tcpalm.com. Sign up for her What To Do in 772 weekly newsletter at profile.tcpalm.com/newsletters/manage.

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