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Acai Republic is such a great spot when I am craving something refreshing and filling at the same time. I ordered The Cali Acai Bowl in a mini and it was perfect. I added coconut, regular granola, and both honey and agave, and everything worked so well together. The base was smooth and flavorful, the granola added the perfect crunch, and the sweetness level was just right. The portion was great for a mini and still left me feeling satisfied without being too heavy. Everything tasted fresh and well balanced, and it is honestly the perfect breakfast when you want something light but energizing. read more

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Acai Republic always hits the spot when I have a craving for an acai bowl! I've tried so many places from fancy like Blue bowl to plain like Sambazon, but Acai Republic is my favorite because it stays simple and true to Brazilian Acai. I've only ever tried their Brazilian base but it's my absolute favorite. The small is actually a decent size because they pack the bowls with acai and toppings here. The service is always friendly, even though there's only one main guy that's working there! He is SUPER friendly and remembers everyone! It's always clean and the decor is true to any acai place. There aren't too many places to sit indoors so I recommend going outside to the outdoor patio seating and enjoy the weather with your acai bowl! Acai republic is my go to Acai place and I'm so excited that it's summer and time for lots of acai! read more

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To say I'm obsessed with this place is an understatement! I've been to many açaí places (I have a serious love for açaí) and this is one of the best places with the best açaí. I've tried all of them and none have disappointed me, my favorite is the São Paulo though with coconut shreds. The owners are super cool and the employees are awesome too. The place is small but very cute and clean! Definitely recommend it! read more

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Service was great as it was just one worker for everyone who came in. The place was decorated cute. As for the bowl, it's the most expensive one I have had yet and for the least amount of flavor. Chia pudding was not the greatest it had too much vanilla. The acai was just ok. I don't think I will be returning as I like the set up of other places and more option choices at not extra charge better. read more

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Crystal V.

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Oatmeal banana smoothie is 10/10 added protein and coconut shreds. Will be coming back.

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I love Acai bowls and this was my first time trying Acai republic . Located in town center next to a bunch of restaurants with plenty of parking . Service was super nice . We got 4 bowls and took our time choosing . Very patient . Usually we are used to picking our toppings so it was a little different picking out the premade flavors . I got the real Brazilian. Very good . Not too sweet. Fruits were fresh and plentiful . Priced right . I'll definitely see myself returning for another bowl or trying a protein shake read more

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The Acai is very yummy! I love to go here for a dessert or a quick healthy breakfast! If you havent tried acai before, i recommend trying out this place! The employee is very nice and friendly! My acai usually finishes in 2-6 minutes. You order on a large touch screen and they do not accept cash. They also have seating and a couch to sit and wait for your acai. The place is clean and pretty small. read more

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Ordered through Postmates and got l the bogo deal for their drinks. I got the São Paulo smoothie and Mr.green. Both were very refreshing and healing, as I was recovering from a very bad flu and wasn't able to eat much. However, my bf wanted to try the empanadas but he said they were very very dry. Overall the drinks are delicious and I wanna come in person to try their Acia bowls and other items! read more

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Pretty good acai bowls! Came here during a recent hot day and surprisingly they weren't too busy - just a few people in line and a few people outside eating. It's a small place with a welcoming feel. Friendly service, and I love how I can see the bowl being made. Besides acai bowls, they also sell pastries and some brownies - nice selection when we went. We tried the The São Paulo per their recommendation and we loved it. Very refreshing and we loved the banana and strawberry toppings. We had it slightly sweetened with honey. The granola had a great crunch to it, which added a nice texture to the smooth acai blend. Our kids ate it up! We also tried the coxinha (shredded chicken pastry), ham and cheese empanada, and Zé Brownie. We were also gifted a couple of pieces of cheese bread! The coxinha had an interesting texture - kind of reminded me of a tuna sandwich, but it was all chicken! Both the empanada and the cheese bread were hits with the boys. The brownie was good, but nothing special. read more

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Marcos P.

What a great review Matt! Thank you so much for coming and we hope to…

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Claudio S.

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Amazing Acai bowl!! Best quick lunch around Lake Forest. With an amazing and friendly staff too. I just love the place!! read more

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Lady was super nice. Food tastes good. Can in early morning after a walk, great vibe. read more

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Fantastic service!!! Every single staff member I've met at the Foothill Ranch location has been extremely friendly. They really make the experience! Their products are fresh and delicious. They have a great variety of smoothies and bowls and their pastries are amazing! They make great recommendations on what ingredients to add on and what new items to try. This spot has become our weekly stop after a long day at work and school. All the stars!!! read more

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Marcos P.

Hello Yolanda! Is always so good to have you at the store. Thanks for…

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Lyle O.

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Açaí Republic Lake Forest has always been a great location for us. Service has always been quick and friendly each time we've been there since they opened. Açaí Cali bowl has always been our go to bowl. read more

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Not only is the staff super friendly and helpful, the acai bowls are also amazing. The fruits were fresh and so sweet. Their empanadas are also very tasty. We tried the spinach and cheese ones and the beef ones as well. We also tried the circle one with cream cheese and chicken. Everything tasted great but my favorite was the spinach one. My family members had their favorites like the circle ones that my son really liked and my daughter said the beef ones were really tasty. The empanadas have a perfect crust and were just the right size as well. read more

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Marcos P.

Hello Char! Thanks for sharing that. We really appreciate you. The…

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They're bowls are yummy. Staff is friendly. Nice and clean little place. We come here every time we're in town.

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Marcos P.

Thank you!! We hope to get your 5 stars review and we are here…

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Austin J.

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One of the worst açaí bowls I have ever had. The açaí doesn't even tasted like açaí and the granola is stale and the fruit is not fresh. Highly overpriced and didn't meet the expectations read more

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Venu M.

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I generally like the açai bowls. The only thing I did not like at this place is they used the frozen fruit. I ordered Cali bowl, and all the fruits banana strawberry pineapple mango are frozen read more

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Cal M.

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Best Acai bowl in town! I have tried Acai bowl at every other places, but I love theirs the best! The Acai itself, freshness of fruits, the additional ingredients, and most of all they are FAST! Staff are so nice and super friendly as well. read more

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Marcos P.

Great review Cal! Always nice to have you at the store. We hope to…

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Amine C.

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I've been coming here for almost two years. Never been let down once. I've become good friends with one of the partners, nicest family owned business in the food court. I will be honest. The only items I purchased are the real Brazilian açaí bowl and beef empanadas. Therefore, I vouch 100% for those items. My wife usually gets the Cali and has loved it every single time. read more

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Marcos P.

Great review man!! Thank you so much for always coming and making our…

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Sam X.

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Best acai bowls ever!! Acai Republic is miles ahead of any other acai placed I've tried. Owner's (marcos) and staff are also really welcoming and compassionate. Try the Sao Paulo :D read more

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Karra M.

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Yum! Ample parking in the huge lot next to the food court. Quick and friendly service, perfect asai bowl for an after dinner treat. Fresh ripe fruit drizzled in honey and topped with crunchy toppings over a cute purple and not too sweet acai. Kids loved it and ate the entire large bowl. And a great deal for the price too! Will be back soon to try more =) read more

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Hi Karra. Thank you for coming visit us and we really appreciate your…

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Jennifer H.

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I haven't had a chance to try their açaí bowls, but my experience with this place was unfortunately just... meh... the spinach empanada only had cheese in it. The coxinha with cheese was alright. Nothing special. I also ordered their green juice which tasted like it had half a cup of water poured into it.. very bland. Nothing terrible but nothing worth coming back for. Maybe it was an off day? read more

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Marcos P.

Hello Jennifer. Unfortunately your experience wasn't that good as we…

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Matthew R.

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They refuse to take cash, tell me download the app. I can't support a business that won't accept the American dollar. There are places that only accept cash but this is bizarre. Too many alternative options for acai around here that will happily take a $20 / $100 bill. Maybe if they provided some sort of logical reasoning but this makes no sense and they can't explain why. No more read more

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Avery J.

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Stopped by while grabbing lunch next door. The girl working was super knowledgeable about her juices and smoothies! While waiting for my juice I overheard her explain and suggest some really good smoothies and fruit combos. When I picked it up she let me know that they use ice for the juices but next time to ask for frozen strawberry's instead, thanks for the tip! read more

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Marcos P.

Hello Avery! Thanks for sharing that. It was Alyssa which helped you…

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Love the freshness and taste of their acai!! It's delicious!! The staff is really friendly too!!

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Quality, service, ingredients, and selection. All high marks here. The acai bowls and snacks are authentic in flavor. They have coxinha so if you're looking for a quick bite it's a perfectly delicious hot food. If you haven't had it before, you're missing out. read more

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Hey Chris! Thank you for reviewing us. We really appreciate that. The…

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Acai republic is the best place to go when craving a yummy bowl! The staff is always the nicest and their food is amazing, I love the São Paulo bowl, the spinach empanada and the Mr.green! You won't regret coming to this place, I recommend it! Shout out to Marco and Rodrigo for always being so kind when I come here read more

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If I could give this place 10 stars I would!!! Marcos and Rodrigo are so kind and welcoming. Such a nice atmosphere and not to mention the acai bowls are delicious. I'm very picky with mine, and this one checks off all the boxes (I recommend the Cali bowl!) read more

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my husband and I have gotten so tired of frozen yogurt as a healthy-ish after dinner treat, we wanted to try something new. We found this place on DoorDash & were extremely surprised at how delicious it was! and compared to other places, much much cheaper than other Açaí specialty locations. I personally got the pitaya (dragonfruit) smoothie & it was phenomenal! My husband loved the bowl, everything was fresh & filling. Everything you could hope for. Will be ordering again soon! maybe even tonight read more

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Marcos P.

Hello Rima! So good to hear that. Little tip for your next time, the…

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I don't see what the hype is all about !! I visit these types of places often. There's an amazing place in Foothill Ranch that I found to better. All fresh fruit for the toppings. I will not be back. read more

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Lisa F.

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Was at the Food Court and wanted something new. Walked into Açaí Republic and was promptly greeted. I was struggling to decide what I wanted since everything looked so good. The lady that assisted me pulled up photos on their screen for the various bowls options to show me what they looked like! I decided on the The Cali Bowl. While I was ordering she also let me know they serve great pastries and offered me the Cheese Balls to try. Wonderful service! My bowl was made quickly and everything was absolutely delicious! If you have not tried this place you are missing out. read more

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Marcos P.

Great to hear that Lisa! We really appreciate your review! Alyssa was…

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Congrats on One year! We've been supporting this place since it's opened here and it's become a family thing to buy their Acai bowls. We love their Acai and their service! read more

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Marcos P.

Hey Patrick! Thank you so much for sharing that. We love to have you…

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I stopped by and tried Acai Republic today for the first time. There are other acai places in the area, but Acai Republic has shot to the top for me. Everything was fresh, the portion size was good and the place was nice and clean. Had a great conversation with Marco too as he prepared my bowl. Plenty of seating outside in the food court area. I found my new acai place! read more

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Marcos P.

Thank you Angelo. Our main goal is quality plus costumer service. You…

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Amazing food and great service! I ordered some items here on Uber Eats during a trip to Irvine and was not expecting them to be so delicious and made with such care. They threw in an extra coxinha to my order and made sure to follow all of my notes. The smiley faces on the box made it that much tastier. 5 stars for sure! read more

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Marcos P.

Hey Bruno. Thanks for sharing that. We are here definitely giving the…

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This place is excellent. The owner is super friendly. The vibe of the place is awesome too. The product is 5 stars and beyond. Worth every penny. I tried the chia pudding bowl and it was to die for. I also purchased the banana bread and the Nutella brownie . So so good. Go check it out!! read more

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Food was great! Still trying to figure out the hours so I know when to go to get my fix. It's a perfect meal for the warm weather. Quick and easy and everyone has been super friendly. Will come back again for sure! Nice to have something healthy nearby. read more

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Hey Carleen!! You are very welcome!! The regular hours are 9am to…

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Absolutely terrific service. We went on the special tuesday that allowed us 6 toppings and when we didn't use them all up the worker said "No you need to use all six" he didn't want us to waste anything he was super nice. Definitely a must visit!!! read more

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I have been going to Acai Republic for quite some time now. It's really close to my house so I go quite frequently actually. Alyssa has been serving me almost everytime I go and she is too kind. She is super friendly and gives me my order exactly how I want. It's a small but nicely decorated establishment with the best staff in town. A great place to go after your workout as well =) read more

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Marcos P.

Thanks for the review Charles! Always great to have you at the store!…

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Marcos is always giving the best customer service when we come here. I've gone to other Açaí Republic spots and it's NOT the same. The quality of the bowls are always the best here. The açaí tastes so much better at this location compared to other spots I've gone to. I'm hooked on their bowls. This is my favorite spot thus far!! Recommend! read more

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Marcos P.

Thank you so much Arllyn! We really appreciate your review. Is always…

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Geraldo N.

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This is the real deal! From a Brazilian to you! This location has the best customer service and the best treats! My favorite bowl is the São Paulo and always eat their coxinha, you won't be disappointed:) obrigado guys read more

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26612 Towne Centre Dr
Ste J
Lake Forest, CA 92610
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Hours

What time does Acai Republic open?

Acai Republic opens at 9:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Acai Republic close?

Acai Republic closes at 8:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

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Does Acai Republic take credit cards?

Yes, Acai Republic takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Acai Republic have catering options?

Yes, Acai Republic does have catering options.

Does Acai Republic have a drive thru?

No, Acai Republic does not have a drive thru.

Does Acai Republic serve alcohol?

No, Acai Republic does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Acai Republic allow dogs?

Yes, Acai Republic allows dogs.

Does Acai Republic have TVs?

Yes, Acai Republic has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Acai Republic have bike parking?

Yes, Acai Republic has bike parking.

Does Acai Republic have outdoor seating?

Yes, Acai Republic has outdoor seating options.

Does Acai Republic have parking?

Yes, Acai Republic has parking options. Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Is Acai Republic wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Acai Republic is wheelchair accessible.

Does Acai Republic have free WiFi?

Yes, Acai Republic has free WiFi.

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4.7 mi

Had a great dinner experience at the Irvine location. We…read morestarted with half an order of their onion straws and it arrived very quickly. Unfortunately it came a little extra crispy but when we mentioned it to our waitress she immediately made it right and brought us a new one. I had their bbq salmon plate with flame broiled asparagus and hubby had the bbq chicken plate. Both delicious! Of course we made room for dessert and had their yummy butter cake. Delish! The ambiance was quiet at first, got there at 4pm but by the time we left there was a waiting period & perfectly loud with fun conversations.

I've had the pleasure of coming back here three additional times. Twice for their beef ribs, which…read moreare absolutely outstanding! And then once for the baby back. PROS's: their staff is absolutely amazing! Once again, I received phenomenal service from my last three visits. I hope management appreciates Johnny, Becca, and Rylie, And, they have the best beef ribs in town! CON's: the baby back ribs were a little bland. In my humble opinion, I really wish they would replace the baby back ribs with St. Louis style spareribs.

Natalie salad with caramelized pecans

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Yummy garlic butter rolls

Earth Bowl Superfoods

4.5(606 reviews)

3.8 mi

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I absolutely love this place, I'm obsessed with their bowls, I order from this place almost every…read moresingle day because it's healthy and their fruits are always fresh, the portion is great and it's also very filling. The staff are super nice and I'm very happy with their service. The atmosphere of the store is very clean and cozy. 100/10 Amazing!!! Thank you!!!!

Here's a tip to the store manager. Empower your employees to make their own decisions. I asked for…read moregranola on the side. The employee said she couldn't do it! I asked for more blueberries and less pineapple, they said no. These are very simple things that can make or break a repeat customer and I felt that this employee at the time I went couldn't do those things. We also had issues with the credit card machine. The bowl I ordered was $10.50 and the machine rang it up for $11.50 and she couldn't take off the $1 extra. I get it. It's only a $1 and I would be ok. But it was the whole principle of it all. The store was clean and bright inside but I was the only customer the whole time ie as there. Simple and tasty but please empower your employees to make simple decisions to make your customers more satisfied. They will come back if you do!

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Earth Bowl Superfoods

4.4(108 reviews)

0.5 mi

After my workout, I decided to go with something light, refreshing, and nutritious, and this acai…read morebowl was exactly that. I ordered a small bowl with half coconut and half matcha, and really enjoyed how smooth and creamy the sorbet acai was. It had a natural, slightly earthy flavor that didn't taste overly sweet or artificial, which I appreciated. The matcha and coconut combination worked really well together and made the bowl feel balanced and refreshing. For toppings, I added coconut crunch granola, chia pudding, bananas, pineapple, and shredded coconut flakes. The mix of textures and flavors made each bite enjoyable,light, fresh, and satisfying without feeling heavy. It was filling in a way that felt nutrient dense, and I stayed energized for hours afterward without feeling sluggish. The environment was also very clean and well kept, with a fresh, pleasant atmosphere. The staff was friendly and patient, which made the experience even better. One thing to note is that they have gone cashless at all locations, so be prepared to pay by card or mobile payment. Overall, this was a simple but well balanced post workout meal that felt both refreshing and nourishing. I would definitely come back for this again.

Delicious bowls with lots of toppings to choose from. I love the flavors and routinely get a…read morecraving for this place. They also have great customer service and are always friendly.

Happiness in one bowl ;D

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Earth Bowl Superfoods

4.3(92 reviews)

4.6 mi

First time visit.. very clean and inviting welcoming from the employees. The food I orders was so…read moregood. Of course I will return. Highly recommended.. FYI a tad bit pricey... small was $11

Summer is coming....which means it's acai bowl season. The Earthbowl in Lake Forest was my absolute…read morefavorite acai bowl place in high school- probably the first build your own acai places I've ever been to but years later after trying countless other acai places, Earthbowl still remains my favorite. I feel like I like being able to eat so many fun toppings even more than the actual acai base, so I love how they have a huge variety of ones to choose from. Didn't know the Spectrum opened up an Earthbowl until recently and I placed an order online as I was in a rush. I will say that some of my favorite toppings were out of stock online, like the mulberries and cacao nibs. I remember they would always load me up on those and they were so good! I was craving acai about a week later and went to order again online, but those two toppings were still unavailable so I didn't end up ordering again. All in all, still love Earthbowl but I think the Lake Forest location still has the #1 spot in my heart. The sizes here have also gotten a little smaller and prices have gone up, but I get that a lot of time has passed. I'll definitely be waiting for those toppings to be restocked and if I'm at the Spectrum again, would love to give it a try again!