Drought

They make some good juice however be sure to call ahead to make sure they have the one that you want, since they seem to be out more often than not. The people are usually nice who work there. I have had2 of their beet juices which were amazing and the green#1 which was also great. The coconut date is just ok and then I was told to get the daily special as well. They daily special was the most awful thing I have ever had it was gross and I ended up pouring it all out wasting the 10 bucks. I recently went back for immunity juice which they were out of (that will teach me to call) and told the sales women about how bad that daily special was she just shrugged and said some are not good o well. That kind of made me mad as they were already out of what I wanted and she could have cared less about all of it. I asked what else would be good for a sore throat and congestion she just said any juice, which I guess so but not really.
IF you know your juices and call ahead this place will work out for you. If you do not know juice or think that just walking in you will get something you are wrong.

Ok to start with I’m an avid juicer and buy a great amount from the local raw juice businesses as of now there are really only about 3 in metro Detroit.
I learned of drought about 2 – 3 weeks ago and was impressed with the product and felt they had the best recipes in regards to what I’ve seen regarding green juices as this is the primary ones that I purchase. Mind you their green juice recipes could be better but they are better than their competition.
I give the product a 4 out 5 star rating and customer service I give a 1 star. I’ve been very disappointed with their lack of appreciation for their customers. It’s not the retail cashier that is bad it’s the lack of appreciation for customers that come from the top (owners) down.
From last Friday to this Friday I’ve made three stops to 2 locations and have spent an approximate $ 200 with 3 stops in the last week.
I’m a new customer who will purchase about 6 juices each time I go and will travel out of my way to go there either to downtown or Woodward or Parker street market if they are stocked up. I had a situation where I called to try to speak to one of the owners and was told they don’t keep regular business hours and with 4 owners at 9:30 on a Friday morning I would think one of them could be available or at least take my number and call me back. They won’t do this I was a told. So I got to speak with the gentleman that oversees their locations as customer service manager and explained to him my problem and gave him a solution to the issue I had and he was polite but not willing to resolve the issue. The pass the buck it’s not our responsibility mentality is not good customer service.
I spent about $ 200 within a week for juices and I’m the type of customer they need to do whatever they can do to retain as I’m serious about juice and this was a very unpleasant way to be treated as a customer and frankly I felt unappreciated that they wouldn’t simply resolve my issue which would be at a cost less than $ 10 to them.
I like the product and I don’t mind spending the money but I will vote with my pocket book and believe me I won’t be spending the amount I would with them I will give the other place on 12 mile in Berkeley (urge juice) the extra dollars. I’ll still buy juice at drought but I will not be spending as much money with them as I would if they didn’t treat me as bad as they did as a customer and leave me feeling unappreciated for the business I gave them.
The owners and management need to do a customer service 101 class asap. They really need to learn the value of retaining loyal customers or the customers will go elsewhere. Goodwill is a very important value to any business and is very difficult to regain after a customer loses their confidence in a business and when a customer feels unappreciated there is a major issue and this comes from the top down. In business it has always been and always will be this way.
In all fairness I will say they have the best product from what I see locally yet there is room for improvement in some of the recipes using less cruciferous veggies and adding cilantro, parsley or Italian parsley will help on the green juices and even though they claim the juice has a 5 day shelf life I prefer not to go over 3 days. I really don’t want to be purchasing my juices on day 4 or 5 I honestly believe they should be consumed by day 3. I do think the product is inferior after 3 days. Also using cucumber and celery as a base for green juices is the preferred method for green juice I don’t see cucumber in the green juices at all and the lack of cucumber will make the cruciferous veggies stand out more and won’t be quite as powerful of a green juice. The use of Apple is how they are off setting the pungent taste of the cruciferous veggies but this turns the juice into a higher glycemic drink which people like myself are looking for less sugar and more mineral rich green juices.

I give four stars undeservedly just because I’m bitter that it’s so expensive. I got (and shared) an orange, beet, and carrot juice that was one of the best juices I’ve ever had, if not the best… but it was $ 11 for a 16oz bottle. I know juice is expensive, but my dear Lord. They have some different juices daily along with ones they always have, with prices ranging from $ 7-​$ 11 — they also have ginger shots for $ 4.
I’m seldom in the area of any Drought stores (maybe that’s for the best), but I’ll be going back when I’m near one again. Most of their juices sound really, really good.
5 stars, really, just 4 from me because it’s expensive as shit… of course, I got the most expensive one, I think.

I’ve been here plenty of times. As an avid juicer, I will say these guys know what they’re doing. I’ve tried 10 or so different juices on the menu, and all tasted great!
If you’re going to come in, try and opt for juices with more veggies than fruits. Juices like Apple Lemon Ginger are great, but they’re loaded with sugar. 100x better than soda, but if you’re going to spend $ 10+ on a drink, it better be worth its value in nutrition, and fruit drinks in general have more sugar than veggie ones. Beet #1 and Green #3 are good starts if you’re new to raw juice; easier on the taste buds.
The store itself has a clean aesthetic. Very plain, classy design. Pick your juice, swipe your card, and you’re on your way. There is no seating. The staff is helpful. The bottles are cool! They’re good looking and great to re-​use.
Make sure to ask about their specials. The folks at Drought whip up some pretty neat flavors.
This place gets four stars vs. five because they don’t have a loyalty program. At $ 10 a drink, it would be great to be rewarded for being a loyal customer. Maybe that’s in the works?

Great juice, little pricey but higher end product. I like the hemp milk and the ginger shots.

Damn it, Drought. You win.
Your attractively-​bottled juices have gotten the best of me.
I try to limit my visits to once a week, at most, because at around $ 10 a bottle, it can get dangerous quickly.
I also know that you get what you pay for and there is a reason why Drought costs what it does — it’s super fresh and super delicious. But it’s also the reason why it’s 4 stars, instead of 5. I would probably end up going a LOT more if the price point was a little lower or there were more deals/​offers.
Overall, you couldn’t ask for a friendlier staff. There is one guy who works there who is always willing to explain the specials, the production process, benefits, and answer any questions you may have. He rules!

This is the stuff! I used to get grossed out looking at people drinking ‘Green Juice’. ‘No, I do not like Green Eggs and Ham’…anyway, boy was I wrong. The Green Juice is a perfect mix of veggies and slightly sweet, crisp, delicious apples. My husband and I did a three day cleanse which was expensive but worth it. They give you six bottles of different juices for each day of the cleanse. The lemon/​ginger/​apple and pear/​cayenne were my absolute favorites. Unfortunately, my husband and I could not stomach the one protein drink because the mixture of hemp and whatever else in there tasted really nasty and upset our stomachs. It was the last drink of each day for the three day cleanse and by day 3, I did not want to drink it. I think they would benefit from thinking about using alternative proteins such as nuts like cashew. Might be a little easier for some folks to stomach! But otherwise, everything was so tasty and I felt and looked good after the cleanse too. :)

I was really craving a juice and happened to see this place on my way to work. The shop is small and all of the juices are already made up and sitting in a cooler when you walk in. They have some specials as well as what appears to be a normal selection.
Upon cracking open my juice I was really happy with the taste, and I loved that they used organic ingredients, but was it worth $ 11? I’d say no. If the prices were more reasonable this place would be a go to for me.

Absolutely amazing!!! I could drink this several times a day & never get bored! Grapefruit is my favorite favor.

I like to do the occasional juice cleanse and Drought has delicious fresh juices in healthy combinations. My husband, who was a born and bred junk food lover, even loved these juices. I’m so glad they’re expanding locations all throughout the area. It’s much easier to pick up a healthy fix now.

this juice is pricey ($ 10/​bottle) but very worth it. Quality product (cold pressed and organic) and delicious. It is addictive and makes you feel great. The store is really just a store front, not a place to hang out. It works for me because I usually am just looking to grab a few juices for home, though I do usually have ot have one right away. The staff is alwas nice and friendly and helpful. You can pay by credit card.

Came here with my friend who was craving some juice. Definitely an interesting concept to go to a place that only has juice. Was it tasty? Absolutely. Worth $ 10 for a bottle… meh not for me personally, but she really enjoyed hers. They have fresh fruits & veggies that they pair together for unique juice flavors you won’t see anywhere else. The glass bottles that they came in were really cool too, you can definitely re-​use them.
My advice to the management would be to put up a bigger sign. this is an easy place to miss right off Woodward.

Excellent quality juices! You get what you pay for. I also like that they come in glass containers for the juices as well as the concentrated «shots». They seem to have a talent for making juices taste well, they never taste as good when I try to juice at home. Drought must have a knack for adding just the right amount of citrus to cut some of the harsher vegetable flavors. I definitely recommend them and wish they had a location closer to me on the east side.

Amazing Juices! While the price is a little bit up there ($ 10/​bottle on average) I can see the justification behind the price. The staff is always helpful when you have questions. My personal favorites are the Citrus Special, the Apple Thieves, and the Coconut Shakes (which sell out very quickly.) I agree with Lauren that a customer appreciation card or some sort of rewards program would be great.

Drought is great! It makes my wallet cry … No, more like bawl it’s eyes out … No, more like weep profusely. Yes. But I digress because this a positive 4 star review right?! So I make a point to get some raw juice from Drought every so often because it tastes good and it’s probably better than eating pancakes and nachos that I would otherwise partake in if I were not sipping Drought. I haven’t liked every juice I’ve tried only because my personal tastebuds aren’t fans of cayenne pepper which is in some juices as part of the cleansing aspect to it … BUT that green juice though… Yum. Any green juice here you can’t go wrong. I totally buy into feeling good and healthy as I hold the trendy glass bottle and sip my veggies. The real star of Drought though is the COCONUT SHAKES YALL. Honestly I never need another sweet again so long as I can drink the coconut cacao peppermint smoothly concoction. It was a limited offering which pains my soul but makes my wallet glad cause Lawd knows I’d be in there way too often chugging one down & leaving with a $ 12 coconut milk mustache.
Im glad Drought exists & is part of the Detroit beverage scene… I only wish it were more affordable for common folk like myself who can’t justify the price tag when I could buy the same ingredients in the produce aisle and just EAT my veggies instead of drink them & save a lot of money. Still I will be back supporting a positive local business that has health, community, and quality as priorities.

Uh oh. I might have gotten addicted to raw juice. DELICIOUS product. Only problem is, I can’t support my habit financially. I’d easily drink at least 2 bottles a day of the stuff, but at $ 10/​bottle, my wallet has been en fuego!
I seriously have to talk myself out of visiting every day. Do your bod a favor and visit, but unless you’ve got unlimited funds, set some boundaries with visit frequency!
Signed,
Waiting for payday

So fresh, so good! MMMM Green #1 Juice!
The juices are around $ 8 – 10 for a 16 ounce glass bottle. The glass bottle is a cool touch. I’ve been tempted to reuse mine.
A customer appreciation card could be cool.

I cannot even explain how happy I am that DROUGHT decided to open up a store in Royal Oak.
Drought truly has some of the best juice in Michigan… well actually… they probably have some of the best juice in the United States. I used to drive to Detroit just to fill my juice craving — Now I just have to go down the road! SO HAPPY.
Drought has great hours. They are open every day (even sunday!) and during the week they open at 7 making it super easy to start your day on a delicious healthy note.
Drought uses 100% Organic and local ingredients. Juicing is an art to Drought and you can really see that coming through in every single one of their creations. My favorites are the Apple/​Lemon/​Ginger and Green #1 (which is literally the BEST green juice on the PLANET).
Yes, a juice is a little on the pricey side but isn’t your health and your body worth it?

Drought is the best option in town the metro Detroit area for juice. They’ve been at it longer than any one else in town. The all ORGANIC juices are what separates them from the other companies around town. The staff here are always helpful and ready to explain the benefits of each juice and their daily specials. I recommend the Apple Lemon Ginger and Green #1. They also have special immune boosting juices with essential oils that are great for a pick me up! They are open early (7am) which is great for grabbing a fresh juice on the way in to work or after a morning workout. The parking lot can get pretty busy, so I usually park on the side street just south of the building during rush hour.

Yes! I can get my fix a little closer to home and 7 days a week! After years of preaching from my friends about the powers of Drought juice, I finally tried my first bottle a couple of months ago from the Eastern Market and was hooked immediately. Even though the price point ($ 8-​$ 10) is a little high, the feeling from your body thanking you for the purchase is worth it. After consuming a bottle of Drought, I feel alive, focused, healthy and just plain awesome. I love both beet juices, 100% watermelon, and the two green ones. If you want to feel great, stop in and try a bottle of the magic.