Stopped in on Wednesday afternoon and stood at the counter for over five minutes. Heard laughter in the back and talking but nobody came out to see if they had a customer. It was uncomfortably hot in the store and we left. We will not return!

I have visited Animo Juice several times, have always had a good experience and the food has been good every time. Joe Murphy

I've always liked this place too. They have a really good Mexican style salad, and their smoothies are pretty good.

I agree though, not the best burritos. Still, it seems kind of unfair to compare them to a San Fran. Mission burrito. That would be like comparing some steak shop in Tupulo Mississippi to Tony Luke's.

if u want a 2 lb mission style burrito loaded with carne asada, u probably want to go to a mexican restaurant. not a juice bar which specializes in healthy shakes and light foods. try ordering a protein shake in a mexican restaurant and comparing it to one at animo. unfair.....

I agree with quiet man. If you want something authentic go to the source or don't complain. They have exceptional choc soy thunder. It's pricey because there isn't one of these places in walking or biking distance. But I'm glad they're around. Why can valiante be able to write an obviously biased and hateful article in our Patch? Valiante? Nothing brave about him.

I'll take quality over quantity any day of the week. That's what I appreciate about Animo is their commitment to organic fruits and veggies and natural meat. Animo has been primarily a juice bar for years and only until recently started doing burritos, so I think it's safe to say they're still in their infancy in this area.

Contrary to the writer, my wife and I actually love Animo's burritos - especially their homemade hot sauce. This is coming from a couple that used to frequent Chipotle and Qdoba.

Agree with old angry italian guy - article is truly biased.

Reading this article while finishing up my Juice Blend from Animo. I agree; I wouldn't buy a burrito from Animo, but the Juice's are second to none and I'll pay for that kind of quality.

Hey guys,
@Seth-it was their comparison. It's written on their menu.

@future old angry Italian guy- because it's the only place in walking/biking distance, that justifies them jacking up prices? How is that not unfair?

@mary- I said I liked their green lemon aid.

For those who disagree with my opinion, I'm glad your experience was better than mine. I take no pleasure in writing negatively about anybody; if you read my column you'll see that 99% of what I have to say is positive. It's my responsibility to be honest, and my experiences at Animo Juice were not good. Thanks for reading!

Hahaha my man !

Valiante, according to your profile you're about 27 yrs. how does this make you a legit food critic and someone who understands the business of business?

I've never identified myself as a food critic.

I also disagree with David Valiante. I find the food at Animo to be consistently fresh and well prepared. I've had the burritos and a variety of juices and salads. It's wholesome, healthy food. Although pricey, you get what you pay for.

Dave great piece, I enjoyed it. The problem with writing about food is that most people don't know what good food is. I think most people confuse "good" with "great" or "fresh & healthy" with "great tasting." While I agree with your piece, it won't stop me from visting this place, which I've enjoyed in the past, and it should not stop anyone else from going there either. It's good, not great. (Aside: I also believe not EVERY kid should get a trophy in sports.) I have always been impressed at your knowledge of what good food is, regardless of your age. And I'm not a "Future" Old Angry Italian Guy, I'm one now, in business for myself to boot.

I would just like to say that your article is completely ridiculous, you can ask anyone in Haddonfield about Animo juice and I can guarantee you that you'll be caught up in at least a five minute conversation on how much they enjoy eating there. Also, as far as their burritos go, it boggles my mind how you can criticize their Mission burrito when you didn't even try it. So in actuality I think your the one who is "muddled and confused".
P.S: If you've really ever been to San Francisco you would know that juice bars and burrito stands are the most popular things out there, so kudos to them for combining the two.

@Future Old Angry Italian Guy, since when does age validate someone's credentials? Seems a bit bias to me....

Anyway, great article about one person's dining experience.

Mary, I feel like I have to stick up for my writer here. It's okay to disagree with Dave's take, but there's no need to attack his qualifications. At Patch we offer local reporting, and Dave has produced reliable stories on area dining for a while with us. Without endorsing any opinions, which are his own, we support his work. We wouldn't invite h to write for us otherwise. Sorry you disagree with him here, but that's why we have a thriving comment section.

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Animo is refreshing and always deleciosa! Their juices, burritos, guac, soups, salads, and the rest of the menu leaves me feeling more than satisfied and full of energy! The food is real, it is whole food, no greasy processed food here! Plus they use the right amount of seasoning to make it taste oh so good, while providing a nutritious meal. Love Animo, and highly suggest a stop in, you will not be disappointed! Pura Vida!