Canary Wharf branch will offer grab-and-go shakes, juices, coffee and snacks as the brand unveils plans
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“It was while I was doing my MBA I had the idea,” said Daniel Bull, founder of Supershakes.
“I’d come in every morning with a Nutribullet, sit in lectures and eat it with a spoon because sometimes the mixture I’d made was so thick.
“People would laugh, but I’d sit there, gradually making my way through it and the energy and focus I’d have all day was amazing.
“On the days I didn’t do it, I’d feel the difference.
“That shake had a similar effect for me as going to the gym – you could have it for breakfast or lunch.
“It was like a meal – if you laid all the ingredients out on a plate you might not get through them, especially if you were busy.
“But having them blended was so convenient.
“That’s when I realised the goal of my business should be to make something quick and easy that people could have on the move and that would be very healthy.”
The result of that spark is Daniel’s latest business – Supershakes, set to open its doors at 8 Harbord Square in Wood Wharf this autumn.
While the business’ clear focus will be on nutritious shakes and grab-and-go options, there will also be space for guests to sit and enjoy coffee and snacks from a carefully curated menu.
passionate about Supershakes
Daniel said: “Everything has been thought through.
“This brand is something I’m really passionate about and I think there’s a gap in the market.
“At the core of what we do will be the shakes with all the healthy fats, proteins and whole foods you need.
“These will be made to order and customers can customise them with add-ons such as collagen, creatine – everything’s available.
“At the moment, I feel the UK is behind what’s happening in other countries.
“I try to go to California every year and visit all the juice bars there and see what’s happening.
“Over there, getting a juice or a shake is now like picking up a coffee.
“Supershakes is something I’ve been working on for five years now – it’s not something I’ve come up with overnight.
“People in London are cash-rich but time-poor.
“They don’t necessarily have the time to prepare shakes for themselves.
“What we’re offering is something quick and healthy as an option when you’re rushing into work or trying to get the kids off to school.
“When you look at what you’re getting in a shake it’s affordable too.
“It’s less than a cocktail in a bar – we’ve kept our prices very competitive.”
one of four to launch
Daniel has four Supershakes locations set to open in the coming months, including the Canary Wharf branch with others located in Royal Docks, in the English National Ballet’s headquarters at London City Island and one on the Isle Of Dogs.
The latter will be next to The Eleventh Hour, a café he launched in 2023 on the ground floor of residential development Wardian.
“My go-to shake is called Power, which is great for the morning because it has everything you need,” said Daniel.
“But there’s lots of flexibility – you can even have coffee in them.
“We have one on the menu that includes espresso so people can double up if they’re in a rush.
“We’ve even got one that we’ve designed especially for the English National Ballet, working with their dietician to help fuel the dancers and that’s really cool.
“The shakes will be made fresh, while the juices will be ready to grab in the fridge.
“One of our selling points is that customers can be in and out in five minutes.
“We want there to be no long queues so people can make us part of their way-to-work routine.
“One of the other things we’ll be stocking is our signature acai bowls.
“They feature home-made granola, created by the pastry chef who also makes our cookies, and we’ve made sure these are packed with the best ingredients.
“That’s more important to us than making big profit margins.
“That’s what I believe in and I’m going to be eating in there every day myself.
“We’ll be open until 8pm every night, so customers can come for breakfast, lunch and perhaps after an evening gym session.
“I’ve lived in Canary Wharf for four and a half years, so I’ve seen Wood Wharf grow and develop.
“I’ve had my eye on it for a while because, knowing what’s going to be here, I believe this will be a new hub for the area.
“There’s a lot for people to discover.”
an emerging area
Supershakes will join a growing collection of independent businesses opening as part of a collaboration between Canary Wharf Group and Tower Hamlets Council to offer affordable commercial space to locally rooted ventures.
Recent openings have included Pawsome Pet Grooming And Spa, florist The Flower Club, Wayne Hairdresser Salon, nail specialist Awe London, Reformer Pilates studio The Island and Italian bakery Signorelli.
Opening soon will be Japanese bakery Café Seek, Malaysian restaurant Ong Lai Kopitaim and Istanbul-inspired eatery Nora.
key details: Supershakes
Supershakes is set to open its doors at 8 Harbord Square in October.
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