The University’s two Juice Laundry locations — one in Newcomb Hall and one in the Athletic and Fitness Center — announced Sept. 29 that they would be closing Oct. 3, leaving students with little notice about their departure. Reactions to the announcement among students were mixed, with some disappointed at the loss of a nutritious option that was part of the U.Va. Dine plan, while others felt indifferent given the menu’s relatively high prices.
Juice Laundry first came to Grounds in 2019, opening its initial location in the AFC. Two years later, the location in Newcomb Hall opened in 2021. The locations operated as part of the University dining plan, offering dining dollars — a tax-free currency that can be used as payment at dining locations across Grounds — as a payment option.
Although both on Grounds locations have closed, Juice Laundry is still open at its off-Grounds location on Preston Ave. The juice bar provides a variety of organic and plant-based smoothies and cleansing juices to its customers, and is one of few places on Grounds that offers fruit smoothies in exchange for dining dollars…