Since January 2016, Brooklyn Blend has been a staple Black-owned juice bar and health food restaurant in the Brooklyn community, known for providing healthy smoothies, shakes, nutritious food, and fresh juices from our juice bar.
We are passionate about inspiring and encouraging a wellness-focused lifestyle, especially within communities that are underserved and overlooked. What began as a way to assist our parents throughout their retirement, evolved into a desire to positively impact our culture for generations to come. As a Black-owned business, we strive to support our community’s growth by serving as an example of success and resilience.
Blending reclaimed wood with materials sourced from various parts of Brooklyn, including the Coney Island Boardwalk, old water tanks, and demolished buildings in the neighborhood, we personally designed and constructed our locations. With exposed brick and natural beams, we made sure our spaces preserve elements of Brooklyn’s deep culture. We pulled from our West Indian roots to create menu items that are nutrient dense, flavorful, and made with love. All of our menu items, such as our Park Slope Salmon Sandwich and our Fulton Street Shake, pay homage to streets, landmarks, and areas of Brooklyn.
While the pandemic has altered the way we interact with each other, our priority remains our commitment to our community. Our goal is to directly influence the areas with the greatest need for support. In August 2020 we established our second location in East New York, a marginalized neighborhood rich in history, and deserving of access to quality food options. From the moment we opened our doors, our undeniable impact and the need for all we offer has been affirmed. As we continue to navigate uncertainty and persevere, our intention is to expand our reach in more areas of Brooklyn and beyond.
MEET THE BKLYN BLEND TEAM
BKLYN BLEND was built by family, friends, and a shared promise to serve our community nutrition with kindness. Every store, recipe, and smile reflects that purpose.
Ralph Warren — Co-Owner, Builder & Facilities
Ralph designed and built all our locations using repurposed materials from around the city, giving Bklyn Blend its signature look and soul. He keeps our spaces safe, clean, and reliable—and he’s become the neighborhood “pops,” offering kind, practical wisdom about real food: how to eat, what to eat and how to care for your body. With a gentle word and a helping hand, he mentors our team and welcomes every guest, always reminding us of our mantra: “eat your medicine.”
Keishon Warren — Founder & CEO
Keishon turned a finance career and a lifelong love for Brooklyn into a mission-driven Juice Bar, Café & Eatery. He sets the brand vision and manages day-to-day operations, guiding growth from neighborhood locations to airport concessions—always leading with our core mission of serving nutrition with kindness. He also champions community-first partnerships and a path to employee ownership.
Ali Coutard — Co-Owner, Finance & Ops Support
Ali helped fund our early growth and continues to steward bookkeeping and payroll with care. His kind, steady presence keeps our numbers honest, our team supported, and decisions grounded. He partners on budgeting, cash-flow planning, and vendor stewardship to assist our growth while protecting the long-term health of the business.
Edson Cooper — Co-Owner & Executive Chef
Edson brings heart and flavor to the menu. He standardizes recipes, trains our back-of-house teams, and keeps quality and food safety non-negotiable so every pour, plate, and patty tastes like care. With kind, patient mentorship, he builds consistent kitchen systems, reduces waste, and adapts menus for high-throughput settings (including airports) without sacrificing freshness. Edson’s craft turns our mission into meals: nutrition with kindness
