Hamden welcomed a new fitness and wellness cafe to the area back in May. Two 19-year-olds, Jaslin Johnson and Jasmine Soto, opened their new adventure: U Nutrition. Their business is a wellness-based experience. The moment you walk in the door, you’re greeted with a nice airy decor, and they offer a variety of shakes and teas.

U Nutrition’s mission is to “create a positive, uplifting, fun environment around nutrition and wellness” at all of their locations. They wrote, “our customers come first because we believe everyone matters.” U Nutrition’s tasty and healthy shakes are loaded with nutrition and range in flavors from cookies and cream to different fall flavors. All the drinks are sold for reasonable prices.

U Nutrition opened during the COVID-19 pandemic, and after speaking with other Hamden business owners, they were able to overcome the struggle of opening up during trying times.

Although business was slow at the start, the owners say everything is starting to pick up. They are very happy with the number of people coming and want to give college students affordable, yet good alternatives to satisfy a sweet tooth.

This is a great and healthy place to go grab a treat with friends, and can also be the perfect after-workout snack. It is a quick 5-minute drive from Quinnipiac’s Main Campus, located at 2985 Whitney Avenue.

This is definitely a Hamden must-have!

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