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    Backyard Bowls

    4.3 (606 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Outdoor seating

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    Power bowl

    Ordered avocado toast and a regular-sized power bowl on DoorDash, with sub strawberry and blueberry top and Pure Acai instead of the regular acai base because I'm watching my blood sugar. Avocado toast was good, but the power bowl came with bananas on top and no strawberries. The acai base itself was extremely sweet despite having requested unsweetened acai be used. Disappointed.

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    Trey R.

    This is my favorite açaí bowl and avocado toast place, but today was a mess. I ordered my regular and go to sit and wait. 20mins pass and I've seen about customers come and go with their items. At that point go to the pick up counter and ask if I missed my name. They then say oh I'm sorry we ran out of th produce your item required so it will be another 5mins. I hate bad customer service. They not only could've let me know, but they could've offered me water or something while I wait. CUSTOMER SERVICE IS APPARENTLY NO LONGER A THING. It's now 12:08pm My transaction started at 11:37am Crazy work.

    Tom B.

    All acai is expensive in LA, but only some is truly worth it. And backyard bowls is absolutely worth it. A massive bowl with an unbelievably flavorful acai base and toppings nearly overflowing is what you can expect. Also HUGE shoutout for sustainability, it's the only açaí place I've ever been to that has reusable bowls and spoons and not single use.

    Berry Bowl, Dragon Bowl, Acai Smoothie, Avocado Toast
    Sophia H.

    The restaurant had a nice interior and there's a glass room where workers blend smoothies. The bowls were good: berry bowl tastes like your typical açaí and the fruits are pretty fresh. dragon bowl was ok-- the base doesn't really taste like dragon fruit which makes sense since dragon fruit doesn't really have a strong taste. it's definitely too sweet though and i got a headache from eating it lmaoo. avocado toast was good but when you factor in that it's a $11 slice of sourdough with mashed avocado, onions, and radish: it's mid. Overall the food is decent if you don't care about the price!

    Im so excited to try this bowl!
    FarhAn Amin 1.

    A top choice for acai bowl lovers: vibrant flavors, clean ingredients, and customizable goodness. Ideal for a fresh, nutrient-packed start or recharge midday. Dine‑in is strongly recommended for best experience--enjoy the interactive prep and immediate crunch.

    Almond Butter Toast
    Eric J.

    I'd never heard of this spot til today. My friend said he was picking up a smoothie and asked if i wanted one. I definitely said yes Checking out the menu, i asked for the pb and j porridge, almond butter toast, and the Hercules protein shake. Sadly the porridge wasn't still served at lunch. That almond butter toast made up for it though. I'm not sure if it was the bee pollen or strawberry preserves but it's addicting. And i got through that protein shake asap Definitely coming back so i can see the vibe of the actual in person ordering and pickup but it was bomb

    Marisa M.

    Berry bowl was top notch! I loved that they had a separate room to blend the bowls. The space was way more calm and inviting without the noise. Would go back!

    Santa Barbara Bowl (32 oz. Only)
    Ashley C.

    Came on Saturday and wasn't too busy! Lots of outdoor and indoor seating. Got the island bowl and Santa Barbara bowl with a friend with a solid amount of granola and fruit proportional to the acai/hemp milk. Was good, but a little overpriced compared to nearby areas.

    Jeremy J.

    This is a nice place. We stopped in my wife wanted some kind of fancy breakfast option after my daughters and I had donuts. So she wanted something healthy and proteins field. She really enjoyed the food. I thought the ambience in the service was nice air plants a good music and she enjoyed her food

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    Katie W.

    A great little gem of a place in Beverly Fairfax area! Lots of cute decorations inside, dog friendly, and lots of people stopping by in workout clothes pre or post workout for a recharge :) We got the berry bowl regular size and were happily delighted when they served it in a real bowl when eating in as opposed to take out. You can watch them blend and organize the bowls efficiently and we only had to wait a few minutes for ours. The portion was quite large and fed 2 well for a decent price ($13)!

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    Thank you, Kenneth! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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    the best smoothies in this city!!!!!!!!!! I love the blueberry fields most but honestly they are all SO good!

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    To be honest, best açaí base in town! If you're looking for a solid açaí bowl, can't beat!

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    This place has no sense of urgency. Theres literally no customers and 2 bowls takes 25 mins on Labor Day!!

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    Ask the Community - Backyard Bowls

    Any unsweetened Acai base option?

    Yes, we have an unsweetened option! Just ask for our “pure” açaí.

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    After a late night out, the hubs and I needed something reasonably close and yummy for breakfast…read more We were staying at the Hotel Per La so I sent my hubs to grab and our food to bring it back to our hotel room. My breakfast burrito was good. My husband's breakfast sandwich was better so halfway through we traded. Service was great. Ambiance was nice.

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    8.9 mi

    Distrito Catorce is a gem in Boyle Heights that delivers on all fronts. The food was outstanding!…read moreFresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Every dish felt thoughtfully prepared, with authentic flavors and quality ingredients that stood out from the first bite to the last. The ambiance was welcoming and the art was tasteful. What truly elevated the experience was the service. The staff were attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable, making us feel genuinely welcomed throughout the meal. They were quick to offer recommendations and ensured everything was perfect without being intrusive. We ordered the tostaditas de atún agua chile negro, beet salad, carne asada taco and Al pastor taco and watched the World Cup game. Distrito Catorce combines exceptional food, a great atmosphere, and top-notch service. It's the kind of place that leaves you planning your next visit before you've even finished your meal. Definitely plan on coming back to watch more World Cup games.

    I knew heading into Distrito Catorce that I wanted to see three things . The closing art exhibit,…read morehear the live band, and finally try Chef Jonathan's menu. It was basically a grand slam. To be honest, I was already biased because his Smorgasburg pop-ups were consistently good. But Distrito Catorce is different , it's like art. My favorite dish was the tacos de papa with salsa macha. The crunch of the potato taco riding into the salsa macha and crema felt like home, but with some extra pop. His salsa game is on point. The scallion salsa on the ribeye taco was also gas. Lastly, I really dug the tostadita de atún. It hit perfectly on these hot summer days. Low-key, I still want to try the El Rey de Noche. Tacos de beef trompo are starting to hit LA, and dude was ahead of the curve making picanha-brisket tacos de trompo. Service is smooth too. The servers are helpful, and solid at the bar. Overall, it's a cool spot with a menu that feels unique to LA.

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    Art counter entrance a safe space   Paint & Brunch at Distrito Catorce  Facilitated by Liliflor Art
    Art counter entrance a safe space Paint & Brunch at Distrito Catorce Facilitated by Liliflor Art
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    Manuela

    Manuela

    4.2
    (2.3k reviews)
    8.0 mi
    $$

    Manuela is absolutely charming. Their whole indoor, outdoor feel is such a lovely concept. I went…read morefor brunch but will be back for dinner and want to sit on the patio. Parking: there's valet and several of lots but watch out for the $5 small print. I went 2 blocks up by the residential area and was able to find parking on a Saturday around 12pm. For drinks, i had a classic Aperol Spritz, which was very nice and refreshing. But I had to try Florida Man because of these ingredients (blueberry rested Ilegal mezcal, Lo-Fi vermouth, lemon, African basil). They have a really good beverage program, and I would like to come back more for drinks and try the Bro over Tomatoes. For food, I got the pop over benedict, honestly, I didn't know what I was expecting because I was assuming a regular benedict, but it was the most beautiful presention and delicious hollandaise sauce i've ever had in my life! The hollandaise has a little spice to it that blended well with the creaminess. I also had that barbecue oysters, which is basically oyster rockefeller. I really how they have fun names of their drinks as well as their food. The service were absolutely delightful. My server made me laugh. When I asked him, what should I get between one or the other drink, and he suggested, why not get one after the other which made me chuckle. A definitely a great sales person.

    Manuela in the Downtown LA Arts District is such a beautiful spot for a rustic, farm-to-table New…read moreAmerican dining experience. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and I really loved the overall feel of the restaurant. The food was delicious, with a few hits and misses for my personal taste. The honey butter cornbread was absolutely delicious, and the quinoa with snap peas was another favorite--so fresh and flavorful! The baguette for the barbacoa sandwich was a little too hard for my liking, and the chicken was slightly dry for my taste, but the flavors were still really good overall. Definitely a great place to experience if you're in the Arts District and looking for something a little more elevated with that rustic, farm-to-table feel. I'd come back to try some of the other dishes!. Service was good as the food came out pretty quick.

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    Now offering Wine & Beer for takeaway and delivery.  Visit our website for more details.  manuela-la.com
    Now offering Wine & Beer for takeaway and delivery. Visit our website for more details. manuela-la.com
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