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Yonge Street Oasis

Posted by / June 26, 2005

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Feeling over-heated, nutrient-deprived, slightly hungover, or just plain thirsty? Slip away to the yummy Yonge Street oasis that is Papaya Hut (also known as Papaya Island). They claim to offer "the best smoothies on the planet," and while I'm simply not worldly enough to back that one up, I might be willing to suggest that they are the best smoothies in the city.

The Health Nut is my favourite shake - and it also aptly describes the owner, who would probably do cartwheels for you if it meant making you a customer. Although his, shall we call it, enthusiasm, nearly chased me out of the door on my first visit, I was lured by a generous free sample which immediately started me on an addiction to his smoothies. ((Fortunately, if you buy 7, you get one free, which makes the habit a little more affordable.)

Yes, this shifty looking hole-in-the-wall is, in fact, a tropical haven that will leave you in wonder. Who knew so much goodness could be crammed into a styrofoam cup?

Papaya Hut (or is it Papaya Island?) 513 Yonge St. 416 960 0821

Discussion

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joey / June 27, 2005 at 09:43 am
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I agree completely. The healthnut (smoothie) is fantastic, and the healthnut (owner) is a bit scary, at first. ALL their smoothies rock (and their falafels, by the way), but the Health Nut is my fave too.
JackatM2 / June 27, 2005 at 11:32 am
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do they have papaya milk?
megzor / June 27, 2005 at 04:38 pm
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I LOVE their shakes - they are fantastic! So delicious and refreshing and healthy at the same time! And I thought the owner was, for all his zeal and, adorable.
Djordje / December 22, 2006 at 03:14 pm
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If you have a fond appreciation for juice then this is A1A. The Nutty Professor is tha shiznat.
if you're there, ask for 60% Papaya juice-30% Mango juice-and 10% Coconut juice, this is the golden ratio that has been discovered by trial and error.
the ppl that work there are, how do u say...they're quite a bunch alright...
jasmine / September 30, 2007 at 01:25 pm
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BULLSHIT ABOUT THE FREE SMOOTHIE!I TOOK MY CARDS STAMPED WAS ACCUSED OF FRAUD AND DENYED THE FREE SMOOTHIE

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