Smoothie King (4.5/5)

Smoothie King is a new place in Liberty that just opened in August. When I arrived, I noticed how clean and fresh everything felt. There was a scent of fresh fruit wafting in the air. I walked over to the counter and the woman was ready to take my order. I decided on a small strawberry smoothie. I was handed a 20-ounce cup that cost me $4.79. I was caught by surprise because I thought that was a great value. I also noticed snack items that could be purchased to go with your smoothie. It appeared that health and nutrition was a main focus at Smoothie King. My strawberry smoothie itself was very sweet and creamy. The service of Smoothie King was very fast and I was in and out within five minutes, which is really good for those who don’t have the time to sit and relax. I really enjoyed my experience and will most likely return to Smothie King for more.

Morning Day Cafe (4/5)

Just after school I headed to Morning Day Café, a quaint little coffee shop located on The Square. Upon arriving, I first noticed the smell of coffee. The eclectic décor they had there made for a fun and relaxing environment. I ordered the small strawberry smoothie, which was 16 ounces and cost $5.41.  The lady at the counter was very friendly and we had a pleasant conversation. She made sure to tell me that they use natural ingredients as she handed me my drink. The smoothie itself did have a very natural flavor to it, although at the same time it was very sweet. I am looking forward to returning to the Morning Day Café to sample more of their flavors.

Dairy Queen (3.5/5)

    As I headed to this new spot in Liberty, Dairy Queen, I could not help but notice how busy they were. The parking lot was full and the line for the drive-thru stretched out into the street. I braved the congestion anyway to get a small strawberry smoothie. Dairy Queen’s smoothie was approximately 12 ounces and the cost was $3.02. The texture was more like a milkshake with ice chips in it and the flavor was okay.  The service was friendly but not very relaxing due to the busy crowds. I do not think that I would venture back for another smoothie but Dairy Queen has many other great items to choose from that would bring me back.

Starbucks (3/5)

   My final destination was Starbucks. This is a personal favorite of mine and I was excited about trying a strawberry smoothie. I walked inside and was instantly at home when I smelled the scent of coffee. As usual, the building was packed and there were several people waiting for their drinks. I tried to order a tall strawberry smoothie but was told the smallest size would be a grande, which is 16 ounces, and it cost $5.95. Unlike the other places I tried, Starbucks had a taste of banana mixed with strawberry. This was my least favorite smoothie and the most expensive. I walked away slightly disappointed with my smoothie but overall, I enjoy Starbucks and I will be return in the future for their other products.