We stopped by Blue Café & Wellness Market in Nexton this week, and it struck us as the kind of place that's perfect when you want something quick and convenient but also genuinely nutritious.

Some of you may remember this space as Bomb Bar. After Bomb Bar closed, the location reopened as Blue Café & Wellness Market, and it feels like a natural fit for the health-focused vibe of the area.

The first thing you'll notice is the atmosphere. The space feels calm, bright, and relaxing, which is very fitting for a place called Blue. It's somewhere you'd want to sit for a few minutes, enjoy your food, and leave feeling refreshed rather than weighed down.

The menu focuses on wholesome options like smoothies, breakfast bowls, grain bowls, salads, toasts, and protein-packed drinks. Everything has calories and macros listed, which can be helpful if that's something you pay attention to.

Daniel ordered the Elevated Espresso, a blend of two shots of espresso and protein that worked as both a coffee and a filling snack. I chose the Inochi Bowl—a combination of jasmine rice, chicken, edamame, carrots, sweet potatoes, cabbage, furikake, green onions, and soy ginger dressing. It was fresh, flavorful, and surprisingly filling.

My boys weren't immediately drawn to most of the menu, although I think they'd really enjoy one of the breakfast bowls on another visit. They were, however, very excited about the market area, where they each picked out a protein blondie covered in sprinkles. It felt like a fun treat for them while still offering a little more staying power than a typical dessert.

If you're in the Nexton area and looking for a healthy breakfast, lunch, smoothie, or afternoon pick-me-up, Blue Café & Wellness Market is definitely worth a stop.

Location: 424 Brighton Park Blvd, Summerville, SC 29486

Hours:
Monday–Friday: 6:30am–3:00pm
Saturday–Sunday: 8:30am–2:00pm