Was running late to work and came here for the first time and tried the Wholesome Bowl wow, did not disappoint. The flavors were on point and everything tasted so fresh. You can tell they actually care about the quality of their ingredients. Loved that it was a healthy meal that didn't feel like a "healthy meal," you know what I mean? It was genuinely delicious. Highly recommend!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Was running late to work and came here for the first time and tried the Wholesome Bowl wow, did not disappoint. The flavors were on point and everything tasted so fresh. You can tell they actually care about the quality of their ingredients. Loved that it was a healthy meal that didn't feel like a "healthy meal," you know what I mean? It was genuinely delicious. Highly recommend!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

Active Culture - Wholesome Bowl (Full) - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Ordered nachos and potato tacos! All food was PERFECT! The service was helpful and attentive. I love these restaurants who are kind to vegan/vegetarians with allergies! So awesome. Patio dining was cozy and clean. The frozen yogurt was also very, very good! I'd definitely return!!! read more

I had the honey lavender bloom shake and the naked coconut shake with strawberry. These were probably 2 of the best smoothies I've had in a long, long time. They were creamy, smooth, flavorful, and thick. Even after I went home, I thought about when I would be able to visit next and grab a smoothie. The honey lavender was at a good level of sweetness for me and the lavender wasn't overpowering. The honey and lavender paired well together. The naked coconut with strawberry was recommended by the cashier and it was delicious. It was nutty and smooth while slightly tart from the strawberry. Huge fan of both of these drinks! One downside though is the steep price. It was $28 ($3 extra) total for 2 smoothies. I noticed there was a 10% surcharge on the smoothies and didn't know what this was for. It was halfway to erewhon smoothie prices - so keep that in mind. Overall, I'd still recommend trying out their smoothies. I was a huge fan. read more

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absolutely never disappoints! All of the ingredients are so fresh, the most delicious feel-good food. highlight of the bowl is definitely the og sauce! it's so tasty and makes everything taste so flavorful. I ask for no rice yet the bowl is still so filling with the variety of legumes and veggies. the lentil goodness bowl has been my go to for the past two years, it's so satiating. it was my first time trying the kombucha mojito and im in love! Staff was super friendly and even let me sub out the agave, the kombucha itself is house made. Not artificially sweet at all, such a refreshing summer drink that pairs perfectly with the mint and lime. My version of a healthy slushie! not to mention the ocean front view is always such a pleasure. My favorite spot in Laguna by far! read more

Active Culture - Lentil goodness bowl and kombucha mojito - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Frequently visit with great results, however this time was unpleasantly unexpected. $8 for a "kids" smoothie. To add insult to injury I watched them make it, fill the tiny cup, and then throw away an equal amount left over. Do better. Finished it off a ridiculously large straw. 6 oz. was not listed. My bad to assume it would be larger. read more

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THIS FROYO ROCKS!!!!!! Who knew that Friday afternoon has HALF OFF frozen yogurt!!!!!! I got the dairy free vanilla and chocolate with peanuts and carob, my pal got peanut butter strawberry and euro og with carob, and in her words, "let's just say I will be coming back". read more

Active Culture - Flat Rate Frozen Yogurt - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

delicious food, recommend breakfast burrito. big salad is extra good with og sauce - shout out to great staff who did rec

I LOVE active culture! Come here maybe once a month . I always get the wholesome bowl. It's delicious and well seasoned. I also had their mint shake and it was so tasty. read more

Açaí is solid, a little icy for my preference. Fruit and tart soft serve flavors are amazing! Pretty hard to beat clean and fruity flavors in such an amazing location! Can get very busy but staff handles it well, line always moves quickly. read more

My bowl was just okay - could have used a lot more of their sauce (which is delicious!). I will say it's a very healthy and wholesome spot, and usually when I go out to eat I want something more filling and hearty haha. So take my review with a grain of salt. But speaking of salt I think they also could have used more salt and overall flavor. I think active culture lets the ingredients speak for themself which is respectable but it's essentially a bowl of raw veggies read more

I like to come to Active Culture on the week-ends. Natalie, who helped me make a selection was amazingly patient with me even when I didn't quite have my order ready to go when it was my turn. The wholesome bowl was awesome and the manager brought me a smoothie sample for free which took the whole experience totally over the top. Will look for Active Culture whenever I'm in the area. read more

I absolutely love the lentil goodness bowl. It's a huge bowl filled with fresh veggies that keeps me full for hours! This is my go-to when I'm feeling like my vegetable intake can increase. Their vegan chili is also a favorite as it's hearty, spicy, and also filling! The fro-yo is always delicious with many vegan and sugar free options. I wish they had more healthy toppings but it is what it is. Their locals days during the off season are also so fun and gets me excited to visit every month. Definitely sign up for their newsletter to get the inside scoop! read more

tive culture: healthy cafe that also serves froyo. i liked the vanilla coconut and salted caramel the best- these flavors were v creamy and perfectly sweet read more

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I really wanted to love this place. I saw a yummy looking vegan smoothie on their Instagram so I went to get it, and the smoothie was as thin as water. Perhaps it was made wrong because it literally had zero thickness to it. It was more like flavored milk than a smoothie. read more

Active culture has been my favorite frozen yogurt joint since I was younger and used to come after a beach day with my friends. I love the fact that their frozen yogurt has prebiotics and probiotics in it as it appears to be healthier than most other fro yo joints. The only downside is how expensive it is now and this time around they were out of almost all of the toppings and it was only 3 PM that day. Luckily, I ended up walking in on a Friday during the happy hour which meant I got the frozen yogurt for 50% off, making it a killer deal rather than pretty expensive. It was definitely really busy, but I loved all the flavor options. My favorite flavors so far have been the chocolate, the cookies and cream, cake batter, and peppermint/mint. I highly recommend for any ice cream and frozen yogurt enthusiast as they make pretty incredible frozen yogurt. read more

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I love coming here for lunch on a beach day! they have so many healthy food options such as acai bowls, salads, wraps, and more! my friend and I got our food to go and ate on the beach. even though my acai was slightly melted it was yummy LOL they use sambazon acai which is always reliable. they also do have a build your own froyo which I do like getting after going to the beach. all the girls who work there are super friendly and its a great beachy vibe because its super close to the street beaches. read more

Active Culture - bountiful bowl and bagel sandwich - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Been to the other Active Culture location before but I got some frozen yogurt at this one! Unfortunately almost half the flavors were unavailable at about 6pm, and the toppings were very scarce. Self service, so that was quick, but I definitely enjoyed the service, options and ambience at the other location much much more read more

My soul sister and I went for lunch yesterday. We both ordered the Hummus Bagel sandwich. She also had the lentil soup. I have to say that the sandwich was superb! The hummus was creamy goodness. Bagels are usually dense, but this one was fresh, light and a.mouthful of wholesome goodness. Gotta go again, on a warm day, for the yogurt ice cream. Perhaps try a salad along with a bagel sandwich:) read more

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So delicious so healthy. For only the best ingredients for your body. Five stars! Five stars! Five stars! Five stars! Five stars! read more

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Best and most creative shakes ever love coming here after the beach :)) Menu is friendly for a variety of diets. Inside is clean and the workers are helpful and always very happy! read more

I was sick with stomach pain after eating the food in this place The man in the front was rude and they put so much beans in substitute with brown rice read more

i used to visit this location often but my last one was so disappointing so most likely not returning. I ordered the quinoa with almond milk and the wholesome bowl. When i got the receipt i noticed there was a 10% surcharge on top of the tax. I asked why this was, and they informed me that it was to keep the prices down during inflation. But it really is no different than all the local businesses increasing their prices after you calculate 10% of each purchase. My $15 wholesome bowl is now $16.50 plus tax. Then when i opened my quinoa bowl i noticed that it was dry and they gave me a tiny sample cup of almond milk. i told them there's no way that this is enough milk for this quinoa cereal bowl and they told me I could purchase another cup ( a sample-sized cup that is) of almond milk for $2. Unbelievable! I left. I've included pics to show. Management, please fix this. I left a very unhappy customer. read more

Active Culture is literally one of my favorite places EVER! I go there every single day! They have the freshest, most delicious food--seriously, everything is amazing--but of course, my absolute favorite is their frozen yogurt! I just can't get enough of it! But what really sets Active Culture apart is the amazing staff. Every time I stop in, I'm greeted with the warmest smile and kindest energy from all the girls working there, and Spencer too! They make me feel like I'm part of the family, and it's that personal touch that keeps me coming back. Everyone is always so friendly and attentive, making every visit an absolute joy. I'm so happy to be a neighboring business to them and will continue to be a regular here every day! If you haven't been to Active Culture yet, you're seriously missing out! read more

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2.5/5I dont really know what it is about this place, especially since so many of my friends love it, but I cannot get behind it :( I've tried a few of their salads, but they never feel fresh or refreshing, which is my biggest issue. I will say, their acai bowls use the Sambazon base (at least they did the last time I visited) and so theyre pretty good. read more

I'm a local here in Laguna Beach. And my kids love coming here for their yogurt and bowls.for some reason there yogurt machines are out of flavors and the trash area outside is a mess. read more

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Back at my favorite place! Dying for them to open a location in more northern OC!!!!!! This place is so great. Couple froyo options out but still 10/10 read more

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I've been numerous times and love both locations (SC and LB). Food is great and super healthy which I love. Bowls - yum and the frozen treats are so good!! The vegan chocolate soft serve ice cream is the best I've had. Service is great and friendly, and very relaxed vibe read more

I love the frozen yogurt, but the last three times I've been there the Eurotart flavor comes out a liquid. Please put a sign on the yogurt dispensers that are not working or out of yogurt. read more

It's always so crowded here during the summer and what a prime location this is across the street from Laguna Beach. Frozen yogurt is pretty tasty, especially the coconut vanilla. read more

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Really enjoyed the chili soup. The ambiance is relaxed service was nice and the chili was very filling. read more

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Honey Lavender Bloom Shake is absolutely DELICIOUS! The lavender flavor is not too overwhelming. The honey gives it the perfect sweetness. I definitely recommend this shake! I will be coming back to try other items on their menu. read more

Active Culture - Honey Lavender Bloom Shake - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Super good tasting food ! We come here everytime we come to Laguna!!! The LG bowl is my fave. And the tart yogurt

love: clean healthy ingredients, generous portions not my fave: parking, no protein in bowls read more

Active Culture - lentil bowl & eastern trade bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Visit this cute spot with me, perfect to hang in the weekend. Frozen yogurt flavors: 1. Salted caramel 2. Cookies cream 3. Vegan vanilla coconut 4. Pom-Raspberry 5. Strawberry shortcake 6. Passion orange guava 7. Euro tart 8. No sugar added raspberry 9. Organic vanilla 10. Dairy free chocolate fudge Other items: 11. Strawberry smoothies 12. Big salad bowl - organic mix greens 13. Lentil quinoa salad Make your own frozen yogurt bowl with all the yummy flavors and toppings. So good! Servers are really nice. I also tried their smoothies and salad and it's great. Such a healthy and fun spot! read more

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My girlfriend and I visited this location for a health breakfast meal after staying the night in Laguna Beach. The shop's aesthetic was very cute and played well into the healthy nature vibe of the food and experience they were trying to sell. There is also a small art exhibit that is connected to this shop just around the dining area that is fun to look at while you wait for food. They primarily sell salads, acai bowls, and soft serve ice creams. We ended up ordering the Big Salad and a Medium-sized Bountiful Bowl. These two items were plenty and filled us both up with almost no leftover. I would definitely recommend the medium-sized or small-sized acai bowls if youre ordering another item to share, especially if you got the big salad. Big Salad: Voluminous, filling, hearty. The mixed greens played well with the beans, onions, tomatoes, seeds, and dressing. The texture was just short of crispy and tastes were relatively mild considering how many different vegetables were in there along with the vinaigrette. I was initially very reserved with the vinaigrette but once I realized how much there was in the bowl and how mild the vinaigrette was I ended up dumping the whole thing in and it was just the perfect amount of flavor needed to make the salad fun. I was expecting a cold and crispy salad but it vegetables were oddly just under room temperature and the avocados were a little browned by the time we got our bowl. We did ask for the avocados on the side because of my girlfriend's allergies. She woke up that morning with some stomach upset and the salad was the perfect remedy to help feed her without further irritating her GI. Bountiful Bowl: Cold, refreshing, tart. The acai bowl was very refreshing to eat after the Big Salad and it was almost like a sorbet which was perfect for the hot afternoon. The fruits added on top along with the granola added some much needed texture to the otherwise smooth and homogeneous acai and yogurt. There are also some rice crispies thrown into the mix with the granola which made for a fun little find. I didn't notice any difference in flavor or texture from the rice crispies. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND you order the medium size acai bowl unless that is all you are ordering. Quality wise, the food was pretty on point. I was a little disappointed with the Big Salad being just under room temperature since I was expecting something cold and crispy and refreshing. The avocados were also a little brown by the time we got it but that is to be expected since you can't really permanently preserve ripe avocados. Price wise, the food was quite expensive and we spent around $30 for two items. I guess its hard to expect anything more reasonably priced if you are shopping around a tourist area. Smaller details like the room-temperature salad and browned avocado aren't things I necessarily nit pick at but for the price it should be expected that vegetables and ingredients are better kept fresh and cool. read more

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Yummy açaí bowls if you are in Laguna. Nice patio to sit out and enjoy the cool beach air!

Great yogurt, easy and quick to get my bowl, and there was a lot of indoor and outdoor seating. Overall, a great place to find some dairy and nondairy frozen yogurt options! read more

Active Culture - Frozen yogurt - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Someone at work recommended this place, we all ordered the LB bowl, which was the only menu item that had meat in it. It consists of brown rice, dates, apples, aged Gouda, basil, prosciutto and lemon vinaigrette. You have to mix it well together to get all the flavors in. I like how it was salty and sweet and savory at the same time. It doesn't look appetizing but it's packed with flavors. Since we ordered it to be delivered, I'm not sure if it's supposed to be warm, room temperature or cold. I didn't get to finish the bowl. I am on the fence with it, I didn't dislike it but didn't love it either. Personally, it was just alright. I still rate it 4 stars due to the quality and freshness. read more

Everything I've tried here has been great! Very fresh and super filling. Me & my friend also got their fro-yo today and wow that was the best frozen yogurt I've honestly had in a long time! The only bummer was that it melted quickly- but the flavors, texture, and toppings were all . Also always nice to sit outside and eat by the beach :) read more

Active Culture - Quinoa lentil bowl (front) and Lentil Goodness bowl (back) - both really good and filling! - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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My friend and I ordered the Velvet Bowl and Bountiful Bowl. We LOVED our acai bowls. Great flavor and fresh ingredients. You can't beat the location and view of the ocean. read more

Active Culture - Velvet Bowl and Bountiful Bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Laguna Beach, California