Such a good spot for an açaí bowl! Servings are solid but more importantly they are delicious! Service is always excellent, staff are attentive and friendly! Tucked a little out of the way, but easy to find and worth the visit! read more

Backyard Bowls - Santa Barbara Bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

I LOVE acai but this one just wasn't my cup of tea. To give some insight, I love Oakberry acai in terms of flavor and texture. I also like Ubatuba back in the SFV. The acai here is fairly similar to the Blenders acai which I am not a big fan of either. Service was great, and the seating area was small but nice. I paid extra for almond butter and I was given what seemed to be a whole cup of it on top. While I appreciate getting my extra dollar's worth, it was far too much almond butter and I left half of the bowl unfinished because it was just almond butter and granola clustered together. read more

Backyard Bowls - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

I got an island bar açaí to go. It was delicious hit the spot for a beach day. Definitely gave off backyard vibes very chill spot. They also serve it on a bowl of your enjoying it there looked very good. The service was fast and amazing. Very nice people. read more

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When in Santa Barbara, this is my absolute most favorite place to stop. My personal favorite is the island bowl, but they are all very good I had Goji berries to it as well Healthy delicious it can be a meal or a snack. Staff there is very kind give him a few minutes to actually prepare it. It comes healthy or organic and fresh. read more

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So yummy & they have gluten free granola which is a huge bonus! I got the regular size and was super full. read more

Backyard Bowls - Dragonfruit bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

HUGE BOWLS! For $30, these two for the size were crazy, there was so much açaí and it was icey as well which was delicious. The employees also let me replace the hemp granola with cacao nibs which made me very happy. The strawberries were very tart though. Community is lucky to have this cute spot. Lots of places to sit in the cute side area. read more

Backyard Bowls - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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I got the matcha latte - it was a little grainy but I liked that it wasn't too sweet and the matcha flavor really came through. I got the bowl with blue spirulina in it as well. It was quite sweet (to be expected) but the texture was great. Very creamy! Staff were nice and friendly too. read more

Backyard Bowls - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Simply the best acai bowls in Santa Barbara, and honestly the best in the country in my opinion. Acai bowls are the vibe of Santa Barbara, and here on lower state you can have your acai bowl with a beautiful iced coffee or matcha latte and then walk to Stearns Wharf or Paseo Nuevo. The service is friendly and kind, the bowls are just so spectacular...you must come! read more

Backyard Bowls - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

BB is a hole in the wall breakfast place with filling mixed fruit bowls with added healthy ingredients as well as rolled cut oatmeal bowls. I had the oatmeal bowl filled with fruit, incredible tasty. The outdoor seating area was a little rustic, which added to the ambiance. The service was a little slow (15 to 20 minute wait - i think it was the oatmeal), appearing to have only two staff for the crowd of customers moving through, but i didn't starve so it was a successful visit. read more

Stopped in for smoothies and an açaí bowl. The shop is cute with a small seating patio. The folks working there are friendly as well. I loved the mint chip smoothie! It was tasty, refreshing, and balanced in flavor. DH got a super green smoothie and enjoyed that as well. We also tried a dragon fruit açaí bowl, which was also very good. Definitely will be back! read more

Backyard Bowls - Mint Chip Mantra - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Great customer service, price is pretty average for acai bowls. Very refreshing, fruit is very fresh and good quality read more

Backyard Bowls - Island Bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Stopped by on a Friday around 2:00pm. The worker who took my order was friendly. I was handed a plastic table number and they brought my order to me. It was pretty busy but I was able to find a spot to sit on a bench. I ordered a regular berry bowl and it was filling as a stand alone meal. Next time I would not order it with Goji berries as they were too hard and sticky for my taste. Decent açaí bowl overall. read more

Backyard Bowls - Regular size Berry Bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

I love backyard bowls! Made the mistake of ordering a regular and that thing is HUGE. If you love your acai bowls this is the place to go.

This spot is consistently good! It's a wonderful option when you want to eat something healthy and made with love. I got the blue smoothie with pea protein powder and it was amazing! It had a fruity and creamy flavor with a little ginger kick in the aftertaste. Amazing flavor and texture. The employees are so friendly and were quick to take my order and give me my smoothie. I'm so grateful for them! Not much ambiance in the place itself though they do have a cute outdoor seating area. I prefer to take mine to go! read more

Backyard Bowls - Smoothie - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

No matter how far in advance you order they don't make your bowl until I get there. I actually ordered 40 mins in advance this time and when i went to pick it up they said. "Okay we will get started on that." Bowls are quality though. read more

Came on a weekday morning. While there was constant people coming in, there was never really a line. It's right across from a parking lot, which is free until 11:00, so parking was easy. The staff was super friendly and helpful. We ordered 2 different bowls (Island and Power), and they probably took 5 minutes to come out. If you eat there, they give you an actual bowl and spoon. I appreciate that it's less waste. The bowls were both fresh and delicious. The rest of the menu looks great too. I love all the local and superfood options. They have several locations throughout the LA area as well, so I will definitely look them up when traveling around. Good stuff! read more

Backyard Bowls - Power Bowl, regular 24 oz - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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These açaí bowls were amazing. We both had the medium power bowl. Loved how they mixed the açaí, peanut butter and hemp milk together. All the fruit was super fresh tasting. It was a hot day so the bowls were very refreshing. We arrived right before a big rush and they took our order quickly. Took about 15 min to get our bowls but well worth the wait. If you can get a seat it's a nice place to hangout and enjoy the bowl. Will be back read more

Backyard Bowls - Power Bowl's - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

My friend and I went on a whim while stopping by Santa Barbara. I got a small island bowl and my friend got a small berry bowl. We were going between the small and regular size. But since we had a snack before, we decided on the small. And it was the perfect size! Also depending on the time that you go, parking can be a hassle. We went on a Saturday around 2pm and we circled around for parking a few times. Fortunately, people come and go frequently to all the shops and restaurants nearby so it's not impossible to find it...just might need to wait a bit. Overall, solid açaí bowls and cute eatery in Santa Barbara! So glad there's a few more locations all over SoCal. read more

Backyard Bowls - Island Bowl, small 16 oz (Front) + Berry Bowl, small 16 oz (Back) - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Always our last stop when visiting SB, always delicious, fresh, and consistently good. My fave is their Spartan Muesli bowl with extra honey. Super good, cold, filling and sweet. Service is fast and the employees are always chill and happy! We'll see you next year! read more

Everytime we're in Santa Barbara, we try to make room for an acai bowl here. Got the Island Bowl as usual. The fruits always taste so fresh and the acai portion is good too. We find street parking nearby all the time. Or you can park in the public lot right in front of the store. There is a seating area adjacent to the store but not a big one. Service is always friendly here. read more

Backyard Bowls - Seating area - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Love the acai place! They have a great variety to choose from and the freshest fruit on top. I never had one without sweet fruit :) They are definitely big, so you get full quickly. read more

Backyard Bowls - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

I ordered the açaí smoothie and the Santa Barbara açaí bowl with added peanut butter--both were delicious. I've been coming here since my UCSB days, and it's a classic for açaí with consistently great ingredients. You order at the counter, take a number, and they bring your food to the table. The service is good, and the beachy, casual ambiance is perfect for a summer day in Santa Barbara. read more

Backyard Bowls - Santa Barbara açaí bowl and açaí smoothie - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

We found free parking right on the front row in front of Backyard Bowls. We were craving smoothies and came here for something refreshing. I ordered the green bowl, and I also ordered a mermaid smoothie for my son. It was not on their menu in the restaurant, but I saw it on instagram. So we gave it a shot! I loved my green bowl. It was with fresh fruit that was so amazing. I wasn't a big fan of the mermaid smoothie as much. read more

Backyard Bowls - Green bowl and mermaid smoothie. - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

a great açaí place with a lot of free parking! the staff are super helpful with any questions and there are many places to sit outside. both these bowls had a lot of fruit and were really filling. the agave added some good sweetness! would really recommend the power bowl for anyone who likes peanut butter! read more

Backyard Bowls - power bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

A group of friends and I were having a weekend getaway in Santa Barbara. We went to Backyard Bowls to start off our morning! FYI - this place gets pretty busy and we had a large group, so service can be a little slow. They have a parking lot with free parking for the first 75 minutes though! I got the small Berry Bowl. I loved the portion! Back in the Bay Area, this is usually the size of a medium. The fruits were fresh and plentiful. I wish the Berry Bowl came with coconut flakes though (I feel like that's usually a staple for an "original" açaí bowl, but it's an extra charge here). I tried a few bites of my friends' orders. If you want something more tropical, go for the Island Bowl. If you like nuts, the Warrior Bowl is a good option! read more

Backyard Bowls - Berry Bowl, small 16 oz - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

SO YUMMY!!!! I came back twice in two days because it was so delicious and we were craving some more acai bowls with fresh fruit. I got the island bowl, the protein bowl and the Santa Barbara bowl. The seating is adorable with most of it being outside. The people working there are super chill and we did have to wait a while for our food to come but it was worth it! read more

Backyard Bowls - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

I go to the LA Beverly Grove location regularly so I am already a fan. I recently learned Backyard Bowls started in Santa Barbara so it was the perfect spot to get a good açaí bowl during our vacation. Since the bowls are made to order and they seemed busy, the wait was about the 15 minutes, which was mentioned when I placed my order. I like the choice of toppings, and it's easy to customize your order. My go to order is the regular Berry Bowl (5 stars). It has an açaí base with toppings like delicious granola, gogi berries, bananas, strawberries, and blueberries. I didn't add honey on mine. My husband enjoyed his large Island Bowl with gluten free granola. Backyard Bowls delivers good quality and memorable bowls with 4 star service. read more

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The Santa Barbara Bowl is hands down my favorite! I visit often, especially in the summer - it's the perfect meal for a hot day and great to take down to the beach. Always delicious! read more

Backyard Bowls - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Got a Hercules on a recent trip through the area. A small busy shop with walk up counter service. My order taker was kind and friendly. Paid at the terminal and waited. My buddies all did the same. As I mentioned it was busy the shop obviously has a lot of customers, all told fifteen minutes maybe from time of order to smoothie received? Okay not great but okay. The drink itself, also okay. There are a ton of smoothie and bowl places around nowadays and it takes a lot to stand out. As such just average. It served its purpose for our visit - it was an okay smoothie, not great and also not bad. But just like a lot of other berry and banana ones out there. Anyways, you get the idea. 3 Stars 00835 read more

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I love it. I really do. Periodically I will get a strong craving for an acai bowl or one of their smoothies, like the "Lion" one with ashwaganda, lion's mane, black pepper, bee pollen. It's likely that I crave Backyard Bowls after stints of eating a lot of Mexican food or carbs or something. It's not unlike when you are traveling and eating a lot of rich food, and badly need a big ole' salad. When I get this hankering, BB really hits the spot, as it did an hour ago (today I got a medium-sized Berry Bowl with mushroom blend and cacao nibs as topping. It was spectacular.) It's giving me really good, positive energy. Which says a lot because I woke up super salty this morning. I'm naturally curious about the total sugar content, and that, along with the price, is the only thing that keeps me coming back more regularly. But I'm grateful to have this place around for when those strong cravings arise! read more

(Overall: 79% | C) - Overall, the service was pretty good, but the food was mediocre. (Avocado Toast: 80% | B) - Aligned with their mission, this avocado toast is very natural with fresh watermelon radish on top of avocado toast. The pickled onions add good texture and flavor to make the taste pop. Some points for improvement is that the bread looks under toasted, and the overall presentation of the toast can be better assembled. (Acai Smoothie: 72.5% | C) - This is a decently prepared smoothie that tastes natural and healthy in line with what its supposed to be. Unfortunately though, the straw that was provided had zero suction power and it made drinking this very thick smoothie very challenging. read more

Backyard Bowls - Acai Smoothie. 3/5. IG: @amei.eats - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Incredible bowls and smoothies. You will get plenty of food for your money. Great variety of fresh ingredients to include in your bowl or smoothie. I had the Blue Moon and added protein and turmeric. So good and filling. My husband had one of the Açaí bowls, chock full of fruit, nuts, and seeds. The seating isn't great, but fine for a quick stop. Staff were friendly and helpful in navigating their menu options. Would go back again! read more

Backyard Bowls - Blue Moon Smoothie - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Its good! It's fair price for what it is and the service is fast! I am not the biggest fan of mushy oatmeal, but some people like their oatmeal like that, I still ate it though. My father got a DELICIOUS bowl which he finished in a matter of minutes. I cannot quite recall the names of these two. But it's nice. I like the atmosphere and the newspapers they had for customers to read. read more

Backyard Bowls - Oatmeal - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

This place perfect for a healthy breakfast. We order some açaí bowls, avocado toast & butternut toast. I had to say my favorite was the avocado toast. The spread was some type of tomato paste and I order egg whites with it. It was amazing. If you are looking for a quick healthy breakfast this is definitely your spot. read more

Backyard Bowls - Avo Egg - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

They're really good, but I saw something that I was like, REALLY? This girl behind the counter had her apron hanging off of her head. I was like eww. The coconut shavings better not be hair!!!! read more

Possible the best açai... I've been coming here since 2020 every time my family and I visit SB, and they are consistently delicious. Quality ingredients, does not taste like the scoopable açai from other shops. It's refreshing, filling, and so nice to eat on the patio outside. And, the employees are so nice even when they have a rush of orders with a line out the door. Must come try if you are in SB!! (and the price is not jacked up like other places!!!) read more

Backyard Bowls - Berry Bowl, small 16 oz with peanut butter, cacao nibs, and honey - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Go-to açaí spot in SB! Bonus: they keep the bowls cold and ready if you don't get your bowl right away. read more

Backyard Bowls - Santa Barbara Bowl (32 oz. Only) & Warrior Bowl, large 32 oz - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Came here for a lunch while visiting SB for a wedding and it did not disappoint!! Backyard bowls has been a favorite for over a decade and I knew I had to come here for the berry bowl in my quick trip down south. The location is a bit out of the way from the beach (about 10 min walk from the pier) but well worth it. I got the berry bowl and added PB in a size regular. My bf got the avo + egg toast! The regular size is huge! I probably could have shared this with 2 others but this is a great problem to have. I found the acai to be super fresh and delicious. The avo + egg was a pretty underwhelming: there was a single greasy fried egg atop a small avocado spread toast. the egg slipped all over the place, the toast part lacked flavor, and I must say it was one of the lower end avo toasts I have had. In their defense, avocado toast is not what they are known for and so I don't expect it to be the best thing in the shop to be toast...regardless I wouldn't order it again! Thanks for the overall yummy experience Backyard Bowls!! read more

Backyard Bowls - Regular size Berry Bowl add PB - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Came in today for a bowl at 12:05pm. The girl with curly hair who just seems to be good at nothing but gossip was suuuuuuuuper rude. Looked at me and then looked away to continue talking to her coworker who was wearing a hat. Thank god the person with blonde hair and glasses was super nice and helpful. I hate how crappy service is nowadays... exactly like this curly haired little girl. Yikes! read more

Stopped in for a protein smoothie and after some recs from the employee (who was very patient with my questions), went with the Dune Day Crusher. It was so good! My bf got the Blueberry Fields smoothie which was tasty and refreshing. While waiting, we sat outside in the cute patio area. Will definitely be back next time I'm in Santa Barbara! read more

Backyard Bowls - dune day crusher smoothie - delicious!! - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Santa Barbara, California