Planet Smoothie Tasti D-Lite

There was so much added sugar in my smoothie I could barely have more than a few sips. Consider this place a dessert stop, NOT a health shop. Also makes you have to pee on the train

all i can say is that im addicted! i had the 2 piece bikini with a protein shot. and i have to say that the medium size kept me full till my next meal. The same for Leapin’ Lizard. Delicious. and also filling! its a bit pricey. but its worth it! i wish there was one near my job, so i can have my planet smoothie fix during the day at work :)

This was really weird. They have a JUICE menu. It says you can choose three ingredients from a list. I chose three ingredients from the list on the JUICE menu and said I wanted a JUICE. They did not juice them. Instead they put them through a blender.
Just weird. And gross.

An okay smoothie place. I had their berry smoothie and found it ordinary. But a good place for people in the transit.

Like others have said, they don’t use fresh fruits/​veggies for the smoothies. Those shown up front on display may be for the juices, but I’m not sure.
Sugar OVERLOAD for sure. My drink (i looked it up after the fact) had approx. 47 grams of sugar… and it was just berries and «yogurt.» Would’ve preferred a light option.
I grabbed my drink, took a few sips and a few steps out of the door and saw Jamba and was soooo bummed I hadn’t seen it before I stopped here. C’est la vie.
$ 4.95 for a small, which was a typical «medium» cup at most places, so not not terrible price-​wise. They were also quick to make items.
Taste was good (better have been for 340+ cals and all that sugar), but this is more of a «cheat”/“treat» and I’d rather waste that on a Dough donut or Levain cookie — ijs.

The smoothies are good, and are convenient when you have to catch a train in 6 minutes and don’t want to wait on line at Au Bön Pan for a sammy. I grabbed the Kiwi Kazi which, while really good, was SO sweet. I felt a little sick after about half.
I mean, quite honestly if you’re a diabetic or bordering diabetic, just call the paramedics as you’re placing your order because this stuff will send your system into sugar shock. Looking at the nutrition facts, some of the smoothies have 120 grams of sugar. That’s like three cans of sodas worth. That’s just ridiculous!
However, the medium is $ 6.95 and is HUGE. And it stored nicely in the fridge. It tasted better in the morning I think. Also, they sell kettle corn popcorn (Ziggy’s brand). I got the Buffalo flavor and it was quite tasty. Planet Smoothie is good for a once-​in-​awhile thing, but this isn’t really a «healthy» option.

I don’t know what people are complaining about I love this place ! the banana strawberry and Papaya is my absolute favorite I come here almost everyday before work and it never disappoints and the best thing is there are two stores in penn station

Buyer beware. They false advertise fresh fruit.
They have a bunch of *fresh* fruits and vegetables visible upfront near the entrance/​cashier. However…
I ordered a make your own smoothie. I noticed the smoothie maker didn’t grab any of the fresh fruit and that something was being pumped into the blender (This area, where the pumps are, is harder to see because the counter is high). When he was blending, I asked the smoothie maker if that was my smoothie blending. He said yes. I said I didn’t want it because I didn’t see any fresh fruit being put into it but something being pumped. *He said I had to specifically ask for fresh fruit.*
Seriously?! I looked at the menu and didn’t see anything about asking/​specifying fresh fruit. I just looked on their website and don’t see anything about this either.

C sanitary grade = no thanks.
I don’t know many places in New York with a C sanitary grade. In fact, even my favorite hole in the wall restaurant in Chinatown gets a B grade, which leads me to believe that the sanitary grades in NY are inflated. Something like A= pass, B = bad, and C= I don’t even want to know. How does a place that only serves veggies and fruits gets a C?!
Location: does it get more convenient then Penn station
Juice: average. I always want them to wash the veggies more

I ordered the Vinnie del Rocco (raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, orange sherbet) which cost $ 4.50 for a small which looked more like a medium to me. I loved how they categorized the smoothies by benefit (ex. wellness, energy, weight loss, etc.) You can also create your own smoothie which I found to very fair and affordable. Fast and efficient service. My drink was really delicious and naturally sweet. If I’m ever in the neighborhood, I’d probably visit again.

On a juicing diet and I was weary about trying out Planet Smoothie because I thought they only made blended drinks. Turns out the have a juicer and can make any combination of things. I made a carrot+kale+apple combo that tasted delish!

I just wanted to say, the ‘small’ at this place is triple would it should be, lol
It was fine for me, I got away cheaply, but it sure was a lot of sugar that I ingested

Usually it’s fast service and I could see the regulars who come here order… whereas I just stare and stare and stare… moments go by thinking what the heck do I want??? I had a friend who I came with and said stick with the juices… it’s healthier than the smoothies.
So, I did and ordered a 12 oz kale (yes.folks! kale — superpower ingredient), carrots and orange juice).for $ 4.45. It’s okay tasting but not the best. Certainly drinking this concoction would prevent you getting sick!
They offer those frequent buyer cards so when you do come to this place, don’t forget to show your card.

I got a Kiwi Kazi. I mean I know smoothies are loaded with sugar (fructose, hopefully) but this tastes ridiculous. It’s like liquified ice cream mixed with honey (or more likely the artificially made counterparts of these). I asked the manager twice for the ingredients which are apparently:
«Fruit and ice, that’s it, no added sugar»
Yes that’s why it’s thick, and tastes like liquified ice cream dipped in molasses.
I expect fruit + ice to taste like the stuff I make at home using actual fruit + ice, or the kind of smoothie I can get at a non-​chain smoothie café in Manhattan where they don’t lie about their ingredients.
Planet Smoothie keeps their ingredients secret which to me just means dead bugs (see Starbucks case), high fructose corn syrup, and worse.
I mean selling liquified ice cream is fine with me. Just label it as such, so I don’t have to be tricked into buying then throwing it away. The sign says this drink has 200 some calories. I think they missed a leading one there.
Avoid unless you are fine drinking 100 grams of sugar + God knows what other artificial ingredients as your meal replacement.

These four stars go to their staff. Planet Smoothie is a chain found everywhere so you’re going to get exactly what you order.
These guys are kind and lightning fast. I come here every morning and get my little breakfast smoothie. No blasts, no bull. Their juices are just fine, too.

I had a delicious Vinnie del Rocco smoothie (raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, orange sherbert). $ 4.50 for a small, but worth it.

I really grew to enjoy Planet Smoothie’s plain fro-​yo. Sadly, this place seems to have changed hands and thrown out the baby with the bathwater — it only carries Tasty D-​Lite now. If I wanted an overly sweet, white pseudo-​food, I’d go to Carvel or Colombo. Why don’t you just put out barrels of sugar water, and we can all dive in face-​first?
Now I have to get through an hour-​long commute stone-​cold sober, sitting next to some dude who took a bath in cologne this morning, without any frosty dessert to soothe my thirsty soul.
I think Penn Station needs a Pinkberry or Berrywild. Please?

Service is generally not great at penn station… It’s part of the NYC charm! I generally feel ignored as a customer at penn station! Yogurt is not bad but also not the best I’ve had.
Bön Appetit… winning the hearts of food lovers one tummy at a time!

As far as smoothies go, this place is pretty good, though a bit overpriced.
I was in a rush to get to my train on time but was really craving a smoothie so we stopped by here. I ordered the Rasmanian devil, which was pretty good. It was a decent size and tasted pretty good and really hit the spot. Service is good and the selections are fine, though maybe not as varied as Jamba Juice or Robeks Juice. Yes, it’s a little pricey, but so are most other smoothie places.
I think I’ll be back again for smoothies when I am next in New York City. It’s quite convenient for me, since it’s in Penn station.

Great place to get your protein fix to take on a train ride. Fresh ingredients and you can create your own personaized smoothies. Variety of protein packs, fruit flavors, and vitamins that can be added to yor shakes.
Stuff tastes almost like ice cream or gelato, it is that good! Problem is after I have it I want to eat ice cream or gelato!
They also carry a large selection of protein bars and snacks.