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    Backyard Bowls

    4.2 (749 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Classy
    Good for kids

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    Robbin M.

    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.

    Dragonfruit bowl
    Chloe L.

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

    Rose L.

    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.

    Harshini K.

    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.

    Hajir S.

    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!

    Mint Chip Mantra
    Amelia S.

    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!

    Island Bowl
    Marlene B.

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

    Regular size Berry Bowl
    Bella V.

    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.

    Smoothie
    Alexa D.

    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!

    Power Bowl, regular 24 oz
    Jen N.

    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!

    Power Bowl's
    Rich S.

    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

    Island Bowl, small 16 oz (Front) + Berry Bowl, small 16 oz (Back)
    Sharon K.

    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.

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    A L.

    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.

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    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.

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