Fresh Juice reviews · Nekter Juice Bar - John Wayne Parkway
44360 W. Edison #140, Maricopa, AZ
4.4
148 guest ratings·104 written reviews
The rating and counts above are store-wide. 12 written reviews mention Fresh Juice, newest first.
Gabby L.
Nektar is such an amazing discovery! As someone with autoimmune issues who loves working out and struggles to get enough protein, this place is a lifesaver. Everything is prepared perfectly and I've been going for over a year - quality has stayed consistent. Every visit there's something new on the menu, which is awesome. They offer agave instead of regular sweetener, different protein options, and tons of juices. The shop is always incredibly clean and the team is always courteous. There's a cute seating area, great music, and a little space for kids to color. My favorite smoothies are PB&J, Blueberry almond butter, and Raspberry riot. These are perfect to grab when I'm working and don't have time for a full meal. Thank you so much!
Briana KingGoogle
I've been going to this location for almost 2 years now. I go about 3-4x a week, to the point where the employees/manager know me on a first name basis. Majority of them are AMAZING, and it's always nice having small talk. However, the bowls and smoothies are extremely inconsistent in portion sizes AND thickness/watery. It literally has the same consistency as the juices. I usually don't say anything, because I don't want to ruffle any feathers. However, today I spoke up about a bowl that I always get, being VERY EMPTY and juice like texture. When I politely asked if there was a standard measurement, or if they could possibly remake it, the girl (which I'm assuming is newer) was very rude. You could tell she was upset about doing her job. She was working the day shift, glasses and tattoos (1pm on 3/30). Mind you, the bowl is about $16, which is fine, but with that price I expect consistency. It has gotten so bad that I try to only go in when specific staff members are present. It's unfortunate because mostly everyone is great, but it only takes a few bad apples to ruin the bunch. Every location , except Maricopa is consistently great. Based on other reviews, I see that the consistency in portions and taste has been experienced by many.
Response from the owner · May 31, 2026
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We strive for consistency and great service, and it's disappointing to hear we missed the mark. We'd like to make it up to you, please contact us at [email protected] so we can address your concerns. We value your feedback and your continued support.
Fresh, tasty juices and smoothies made with quality stuff. Perfect for a healthy refreshing treat. Definitely recommend!
Vera C.
Always a great experience and I love the juices!
alicia pinedaGoogle
😍 I LOVE IT ❤️🥰😋 Juices and 😋Smoothies 🥰AWESOME 🥰
Great Service 👍😍
Response from the owner · November 1, 2024
Wow, your enthusiasm is contagious! We're so glad to hear that you're a fan of our juices and smoothies. Thanks for the love and the thumbs up for our service.
I recently visited Nekter Juice Bar for the very first time, and unfortunately, my experience was far from positive. As a first-time customer, I was looking forward to trying something new. I explained to the cashier that I had never been there before, and after discussing the menu, I decided on a chocolate peanut butter shake for myself and a dragon fruit bowl with no agave for my daughter. To my disappointment, only the bowl was prepared—and it still had agave, despite my request to leave it out. When I pointed this out, the cashier insisted I had never ordered the shake, even though our entire interaction was clearly discussed at the counter and would be visible on their cameras.
What made the situation even worse was the behavior of the employee. While I was waiting, he openly joked and bragged about taking (stealing) “extra” portions of unused product, smiling as if it were acceptable. I found this particularly disturbing considering there’s a poster board in the store showing photos of people who are banned for theft—yet his picture wasn’t on it. The hypocrisy was astonishing.
The lack of professionalism, carelessness with orders, and dismissive attitude left me with a very poor impression of this location. As someone trying a place for the first time, customer service is everything, and this experience convinced me not to return. I had high expectations for Nekter Juice Bar, but sadly, the service was absolutely unacceptable and ruined the visit.
My husband loves this place. He gets the sugar cane juice.
While the Nekter bar was clean and organized and the worker was very friendly I didn't care for the restaurant that it is in. It was dark and oppressive. It seemed dirty. The prices posted are a little high but she charged half the price. That was nice.
Response from the owner · November 1, 2024
We're glad to hear your husband enjoys Nekter and the natural agave! Thanks for visiting us.
Was stoked to see one open in Maricopa! Just left with my juice I finally received after multiple people that ordered behind me got theirs. When I asked about mine, the teenager (dark skin tone/long braided hair) was rude. There was WAY too much ginger in it, I couldn't even drink it. $12+ (with an undeserved tip) for a juice I had to toss. I've ordered prob 100 "recoveries" from different Nekters, I know what they taste like!
Response from the owner · February 20, 2024
Hi Leah, We appreciate the time you took to leave us feedback. We're extremely sorry. We would appreciate a chance to make it up to you. Please email us at [email protected] so we can connect with you.
I'm thinking that the drinks being made are suppose to be weighted out and measured to enhance the flavor of the drink but the high school girls there aren't doing that which makes the drinks intolerable to drink. I know Kale is a super-food but it tastes gross when juiced. Blah! Only took two sips of my drink then threw it away, why would I come back???
Response from the owner · December 18, 2023
Hello Me Myself, Thank you for your honest feedback. We hope you can give us the chance to turn your experience around. All of our menu items can be customized to meet your dietary needs/restrictions. We are always happy to also make recommendations based on your preferences.
Best juices and other food items! Great service, friendly staff and I’ll definitely be back!
Response from the owner · November 6, 2023
Melissa, Thanks for choosing us and leaving such a great review! We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your items. We look forward to serving you again soon!
So excited to have a Nekter in Maricopa! Greenie is my go-to. No ice. The staff was friendly, timely, and made a perfect greenie juice. Welcome to Maricopa, Nekter!
Response from the owner · November 13, 2023
Hey Amber, We appreciate the time you took to give us such a great rating! We're thrilled that you had a great experience at our location. We'll be sure to share your experience with the rest of our team members as inspiration!