Juices, smoothies, and açaí bowls coming to new Ocala business

A business that will serve house-made juices, smoothies, and açaí bowls is nearing completion on its new location in east Ocala.

Kwench Juice Cafe is currently under construction at 736 NE 36th Avenue, in the Forty East Shopping Center in east Ocala.

Owned and operated by Amber and Bryan Ward, the business owners say their new shop is “getting closer everyday,” and they hope to open it soon.

Kwench’s menu features a variety of raw juices, including “straight up” options of carrot, apple, pineapple, grapefruit, orange, and pear.

Among the juice flavors and concoctions created daily is “Lifeblood,” which is made with raw beets, apples, carrot, ginger, and lemon.

In addition to raw juices, the business features juice shots and juice cleanses, which consist of five regular-sized juices and one large smoothie.

Kwench also serves a variety of raw smoothies, juice shots, and açaí and pitaya bowls.

The juice franchise currently has nearly two dozen locations across the United States, including five others in the state of Florida. The Ocala location will mark the franchise’s first foray into north central Florida.

For more information on the business or its menu, follow Kwench of Ocala on Facebook, or visit the main Kwench Juice website.

Kwench joins multiple other businesses in the restaurant industry that are in various stages of development across Marion County.

A tropical cafe that serves up Caribbean cuisine is currently under works at a new location in Belleview. 

SmallCakes Cupcakery and Creamery reopened on October 20 in the Shoppes of Ocala plaza.

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot celebrated its grand opening in Ocala on October 9.

The Sunny Pint, a new taproom in Ocala, opened at the end of September.

Ocala’s third Chick-fil-A is currently under construction at the intersection of SW College Road and SW 48th Avenue.

Both J Marie Brands and The Flame Indian Kitchen opened on Labor Day weekend this year, and Sweet N’ Savory Eats celebrated its grand opening just a few weeks before that.

This summer, Connotto’s, a family-owned sandwich shop, Big Lee’s BBQ, Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ, District Bar and Kitchen, and Fat Boys BBQ all celebrated grand openings as well.