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Proteinmaxxing and Energy Drinks Hidden Among Beauty Suites

Where gym bros and abuelas converge

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Matt Meltzer
Jun 04, 2026
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There are hidden gems. And then there are gems so hidden you have to navigate rooms full of old Cuban ladies getting their hair done, judging you like you walked into their house without shoes. Then again, nobody said a protein shake with 55 grams of protein should ever come easily. Or maybe they did. Either way, the journey to find Maia Shakes and Energy is an immersion in Westchester culture.

Once you’ve navigated the acetone-scented hallways, dodging little kids waiting for Abuela to get her hair done, you’ll find another slice of Miami life: A protein-and-energy-drink bar that’s an oasis for the gym-obsessed.

Want a pre-workout drink without feeling like it’ll land you in rehab? They’ve got all-natural fruit drinks with caffeine, ginseng, and B vitamins. Trying to proteinmaxxx so you look extra shredded for your workout shoot? The afternoon coffee has more grams than a chicken breast. It’s an only-in-Miami spot on so many…

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