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Dinking a star off for being a bit pricier than it should be, but their acai bowls are pretty high quality, and the best in the area since the acai bowl stand in the Mountain View Farmer's market left a couple years ago. I usually get the Cardinal, and even though it sounds basic, is superior to anything you would find at places like Jamba Juice, Vitality Bowl, or Bowl of Heaven. I would say Palmetto's is the only place that maybe compares to it, and only because of the price point -- Palmetto's is more frosty while Bare Bowls is more smooth and sour-y. Before the pandemic they used to let you stamp per order and get a free acai bowl on every N stamps. Sad that they stopped doing that :')
Ordered the Rincon and it was the perfect first meal to cool down on a hot day! I ordered a size small and it was very filling, especially since they are generous with the toppings. They hooked it up by throwing in an extra side of granola too! I also ordered it with a honey and peanut butter drizzle. The slices of strawberry and banana were perfectly ripe and fresh. They have three bowl sizes to order from: mini, small, and regular. Some bowls only come in regular size though, as stated on the menu. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm craving an acai bowl. They are located in the University Ave area and there's a public parking lot across the street with free 2-hour parking.
A trendy smoothie spot tucked into the heart of Palo Alto, conveniently located at University Ave. The ambiance of the store is really nice, almost like a surfer beach vibe -- they serve acai bowls and smoothies. The service was friendly and efficient. While I loved the concept, I felt like my actual drink (PB Dreamin' Smoothie) fell short and was WAY too expensive for what I ended up getting.
Love the vibe in here! Sad that it's a screen ordering system instead of with a person as I love meeting who makes the drinks. Nonetheless I have zero complaints on these two drinks, absolutely delightful!!
My sister and I wanted to get some fresh juice or smoothies in the morning, so we walked over. Bare Bowls is in the heart of University Ave, so there's a lot of street parking available. It offered a cute, SoCal vibe inside. Since we were the only people ordering, it took around 10 minutes to make both smoothies. I got the Aloha smoothie and added chia seeds, and it came out to roughly $15. I was a bit shocked to see a smoothie so expensive. While it was an 8/10 drink, I don't think I'd come back often. And if I do, I'll probably opt for an acai bowl, since you get a larger food quantity for a similar price.
We were excited to ride our bikes to this newly discovered smoothie shop. We arrived and there was no one else there. They have a good selection of items on their menu that looked tasty to try. I got the Cardinal Bowl and my boo got the PB Dreamin' Smoothie. My bowl had decent flavor, although for the price I would have liked if they asked if I wanted honey as that is a free option (I didn't find out till it was too late). The smoothie was good, she was happy with it and the flavor was yummy. I appreciated that they have a lot of non dairy options for milks, actually most of their items are made with cashew milk or you can substitute it with an alternative. My fiance is severely allergic to dairy and was excited for all the options she could have! Overall Bare Bowls is a decent option however it is pretty pricey for what you get. With a $3 tip, our total came out to $30 for 2 items.
I loved this place. It seems like a family business and they all work well together. It's very clean and I enjoyed my avocado toast and Malibu drink. Very tasty and healthy and the service was fast.
Sign says they close at 4p but they actually close at 3:30p and stops serving at 3p, as I was told by a cashier. I came in at 3:07 on a Monday (oct 17) and got turned away. Disappointed. I've been here several times and had consistent service (and good food!) but not today. To BARE BOWLS: if you're going to stop serving at 3p then please update your sign to say 3p. It's not good business practice to say 8a-4p are your hours when it's NOT. Not a happy customer.
Listed hours were 8am - 4pm. We arrived at 8:23am on Saturday morning and it was closed with no one there.
Nice little shop, looked clean for the most part. Unfortunately, and most importantly, disappointing customer service. Door needs to be fixed. Extremely slow service. Staff were busy talking with a friend, not focused on the task at hand. Was a bit uncomfortable as I heard them laughing and talking badly about a different coworker while they were working on my bowl. About a 20 minute wait for a single acai bowl on a empty Sunday during lunch time. Unfortunately taste had no redeeming qualities.
We swung in to get a couple smoothies after a hike. Good location and a lot of street side parking with a lot across the street. The smoothies were really good and we both added whey protein for an extra 1$. The price was steeepppp! 16.00$ each which seems quite overpriced and inflated. A great smoothie but I'll probably not come back as doesn't seem reasonably price. 9-12$ would be reasonable and they are a very typical normal size as well. Service was great with a self order. Newer updated interior with a nice ambiance.
Came here after Barry's and got a small Hippie bowl. The bowl came out pretty quickly (~5 minutes). I love that the bowl isn't very sweet and tastes exactly how fruit and veggies would taste naturally blended together. The Hippie bowl has blueberries, bananas, and walnuts on top with hemp and flax seeds. They ask if you want a drizzle of honey on top which adds to the sweetness if you can't do completely plain. The bowls are relatively pricey and of course you can make it cheaper at home, but for an occasional healthy treat, I would come back to Bare Bowls.
1 month ago
2 years ago
I was craving a smoothie for the drive back home and saw this açai bowl place that had bowls, smoothies and breakfasts. I got the pitaya which has pitaya banana and strawberries. A bit sour than I would like it and don't really taste the strawberries in it. I should've definitely added almond butter or PB as I saw that was an option. read more
7 months ago
Perfect blend of sweetness and coconut for the buzzed coffee drink! Love the ambiance of the establishment. Would definitely recommend to try their drink or acai bowls! read more
2 years ago
Dinking a star off for being a bit pricier than it should be, but their acai bowls are pretty high quality, and the best in the area since the acai bowl stand in the Mountain View Farmer's market left a couple years ago. I usually get the Cardinal, and even though it sounds basic, is superior to anything you would find at places like Jamba Juice, Vitality Bowl, or Bowl of Heaven. I would say Palmetto's is the only place that maybe compares to it, and only because of the price point -- Palmetto's is more frosty while Bare Bowls is more smooth and sour-y. Before the pandemic they used to let you stamp per order and get a free acai bowl on every N stamps. Sad that they stopped doing that :') read more
Ordered the Rincon and it was the perfect first meal to cool down on a hot day! I ordered a size small and it was very filling, especially since they are generous with the toppings. They hooked it up by throwing in an extra side of granola too! I also ordered it with a honey and peanut butter drizzle. The slices of strawberry and banana were perfectly ripe and fresh. They have three bowl sizes to order from: mini, small, and regular. Some bowls only come in regular size though, as stated on the menu. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm craving an acai bowl. They are located in the University Ave area and there's a public parking lot across the street with free 2-hour parking. read more
2 years ago
A trendy smoothie spot tucked into the heart of Palo Alto, conveniently located at University Ave. The ambiance of the store is really nice, almost like a surfer beach vibe -- they serve acai bowls and smoothies. The service was friendly and efficient. While I loved the concept, I felt like my actual drink (PB Dreamin' Smoothie) fell short and was WAY too expensive for what I ended up getting. read more
2 years ago
Love the vibe in here! Sad that it's a screen ordering system instead of with a person as I love meeting who makes the drinks. Nonetheless I have zero complaints on these two drinks, absolutely delightful!! read more
2 years ago
My sister and I wanted to get some fresh juice or smoothies in the morning, so we walked over. Bare Bowls is in the heart of University Ave, so there's a lot of street parking available. It offered a cute, SoCal vibe inside. Since we were the only people ordering, it took around 10 minutes to make both smoothies. I got the Aloha smoothie and added chia seeds, and it came out to roughly $15. I was a bit shocked to see a smoothie so expensive. While it was an 8/10 drink, I don't think I'd come back often. And if I do, I'll probably opt for an acai bowl, since you get a larger food quantity for a similar price. read more
We were excited to ride our bikes to this newly discovered smoothie shop. We arrived and there was no one else there. They have a good selection of items on their menu that looked tasty to try. I got the Cardinal Bowl and my boo got the PB Dreamin' Smoothie. My bowl had decent flavor, although for the price I would have liked if they asked if I wanted honey as that is a free option (I didn't find out till it was too late). The smoothie was good, she was happy with it and the flavor was yummy. I appreciated that they have a lot of non dairy options for milks, actually most of their items are made with cashew milk or you can substitute it with an alternative. My fiance is severely allergic to dairy and was excited for all the options she could have! Overall Bare Bowls is a decent option however it is pretty pricey for what you get. With a $3 tip, our total came out to $30 for 2 items. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
I loved this place. It seems like a family business and they all work well together. It's very clean and I enjoyed my avocado toast and Malibu drink. Very tasty and healthy and the service was fast. read more
1 year ago
4 years ago
Sign says they close at 4p but they actually close at 3:30p and stops serving at 3p, as I was told by a cashier. I came in at 3:07 on a Monday (oct 17) and got turned away. Disappointed. I've been here several times and had consistent service (and good food!) but not today. To BARE BOWLS: if you're going to stop serving at 3p then please update your sign to say 3p. It's not good business practice to say 8a-4p are your hours when it's NOT. Not a happy customer. read more
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Hi Ava, we do open 8am-4pm and we will make sure this doesn't happen…
Nice little shop, looked clean for the most part. Unfortunately, and most importantly, disappointing customer service. Door needs to be fixed. Extremely slow service. Staff were busy talking with a friend, not focused on the task at hand. Was a bit uncomfortable as I heard them laughing and talking badly about a different coworker while they were working on my bowl. About a 20 minute wait for a single acai bowl on a empty Sunday during lunch time. Unfortunately taste had no redeeming qualities. read more
2 years ago
18 dollars for these small avocado toast. Outrageous. I could have driven to the nearest grocery store and I would have spent less than 18 dollars on a loaf of bread and some avocado and other things. One of them had more green stuff than actual avocado. Disappointing. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
We swung in to get a couple smoothies after a hike. Good location and a lot of street side parking with a lot across the street. The smoothies were really good and we both added whey protein for an extra 1$. The price was steeepppp! 16.00$ each which seems quite overpriced and inflated. A great smoothie but I'll probably not come back as doesn't seem reasonably price. 9-12$ would be reasonable and they are a very typical normal size as well. Service was great with a self order. Newer updated interior with a nice ambiance. read more
Came here after Barry's and got a small Hippie bowl. The bowl came out pretty quickly (~5 minutes). I love that the bowl isn't very sweet and tastes exactly how fruit and veggies would taste naturally blended together. The Hippie bowl has blueberries, bananas, and walnuts on top with hemp and flax seeds. They ask if you want a drizzle of honey on top which adds to the sweetness if you can't do completely plain. The bowls are relatively pricey and of course you can make it cheaper at home, but for an occasional healthy treat, I would come back to Bare Bowls. read more
honestly not the biggest fan of bare bowls. i remember coming here a while ago, and it seems like the price has increased significantly over time while the taste is not as great. this time, i tried the BDOML (best day of my life) bowl, which contained pitaya blended with peanut butter, banana, strawberry, and cashew milk and topped with granola, banana, and hemp seeds. overall, it tasted pretty mediocre. the flavors didn't quite mesh together well and it definitely wasn't worth the 18 or so dollars i paid. the inside of the store is rather vibey and i enjoyed the decor. however, it did look a bit messy and not super well kept. service was also pretty mediocre. overall, i couldn't say i recommend stopping here for acai bowls. read more
5 Stars all day long. You are in for a treat with Bare Bowls! Their Acai power bowls are my absolute favorite. So healthy and delicious. Great coffee drinks as well. Superfood Seedbars, vegan and gluten free options. So much to choose from. Healthy and satisfying. read more
3 years ago
When my coworker wanted to grab lunch here, I must say, I was skeptical. Is it going to be filling enough? Looking at the menu, there were so many delicious choices...what to get for my VERY first Bare Bowl?! I decided on the North Shore, (regular size) named after the surfer paradise on the Hawaiian island of Oahu. I like the tropical theme and decor. My fiend ordered the Trailblazer and am avocado toast. She shared some with me. A BIG surprise that the bread is Paleo, but it tasted really good! Not like those other healthier versions I've had before that taste like cardboard. Now, back to the North Shore...halfway through it, I was full already. So glad I didn't get the large. Then we peaked over at the counter again and noticed they also have a mini size. SCORE! That would have been plenty for one person. And yes, I finished my regular and left satisfied. Maybe next time I come back, it'll be a lot warmer and the bows would be perfect for that weather. Considering it was cold outside, which normally I would not like to eat something cold, it was a very promising introduction to Bare Bowls. read more
I was craving an açaí bowl on this sunny day and after reading about reviews of happy customers at Bare Bowls I decided to try it out. To start off, the lady at the register was super friendly when I informed her about my nut allergy. This place is super safe with those with a nut allergy because they use separate equipment to make your food. She said it would take about 15 minutes for my food to come and it actually came quicker! I ordered a small Sunrise Bowl and subbed the cashew milk for coconut water. I also changed the banana topping for blueberries and the coconut for cacao nibs. The texture was so thick and the nut-free granola was so yummy! The location of Bare Bowls is super nice because it is around a lot of good restaurants and cute boutiques. I walked around the area while eating my bowl which was very enjoyable! Parking was not a problem either. Give Bare Bowls a try if you want a HIGH quality açaí bowl or smoothie! read more
Average price for a flavorful acai bowl. I tend to stick with the classic acai and their cardinal did not disappoint. Bare Bowls is located in downtown Palo Alto, nice place to walk around. Small parking lot nearby but also plenty of street parking available. read more
This place has a sign that gives you ideas of what to do while you wait for your food. Ask the person next to you how their day is going, think of 5 things you're grateful for, text someone you love and tell them why you love them, and read a book. I like that they gave me these ideas. If you plan on going here, I wanted to share a few ideas as well. You can try to touch your nose with your tongue. You can twiddle your thumbs. This one is my favorite, you can enter a thumb and pinkie war with yourself and see if David can beat Goliath. If you decide to do this one, I'd suggest using them both at full strength even if you have a favorite. This can be the toughest part, but you want it to be a fair fight, without the influence of your mind, which may not be possible. Still it's worth trying, imagine if you wanted your pinkie to win and it did! It was somehow able to defy all the odds! I love a good underdog story. Just be careful, it's not worth breaking your pinkie over, trust me. Also if you decide to twiddle your thumbs before the thumb and pinkie war, just remember to twiddle your pinkies before the battle as well. Ideally, both of them are equally warmed up before the fight. Anyway, feel free to use any of these ideas to pass the time while you wait for your food here. I got the hippie bowl, it tasted super healthy. read more
4 years ago
My husband and I were in town visiting and my brother in law took us to this spot after finding it on Yelp. The servers were pretty helpful and my smoothie tasted delicious. I ordered the Ohana. I believe my brother enjoyed his açaí bowl too! My hubby ordered a shake with peanut butter. It was a bit overpowering to him and wasn't sure what type of peanut butter was used. Overall a great experience we'd definitely go back if we visit again! read more
2 years ago
the best açaí bowls. a bit overpriced, but the food itself is bar none. not an everyday sort of shop, but it hits every time when you do stop by! read more
My goodness, this place is amazing! Food, bowls, smoothies, and squeezed drinks look and taste great, and all are made fresh upon order. There are so many gluten free, vegan, lactose free, and paleo options. I recommend the hippy bowl, north shore açaí, and avocado toast. Yum! It's a bit on the pricey side but definitely worth it. read more
3 years ago
Purchased this cardinal bowl for literally 12$ for a mini. I've been going to this place for years and it used to be awesome but now the quality has gone way down. 12$ for this bowl is outrageous for something that looks this horrible. Not only was it straight up liquid but there also wasn't even granola in it. I'll be taking my business elsewhere from now on read more
3 years ago
Out of all the açaí bowl places, I love this place the best. It's light, flavorful, the fruit is fresh, and I absolutely love the honey they drizzle on your bowl! I got a regular size sunrise. A bit pricey, but a good place to go once in a while. read more
4 years ago
If you're looking for a quick fix for your açaí bowl craving, this is a good place to check out! It has so many different açaí bowls to choose from, along with so many juices and smoothies (which I look forward to trying next). I love all the little decorations they included in here, and they really add to the refreshing aesthetic. I chose the trailblazer, which was fresh, sweet, and packed with granola and fruits. Definitely a good, simple bowl to choose, but they do have a bunch of other açaí bowls for whatever you're feeling. Service was okay- they didn't really acknowledge us until we were ready to order, took a bit long to make our bowl, and one girl was even a bit rude to us, but overall definitely great açaí bowls. read more
4 years ago
I want a full refund for this mess!! Does this look like it's well blended. It's also supposed to be a omni green bowl. Doesn't look like the bright vibrant green on website . read more
Wish I could give it better rating. Most of their Acai bowls are Vegan. Though they have a good variety of bowls, the menu prices make is quite prohibitive to be a regular patron. I got the bigger size , of the "Hippie" , which costs about $16 and it was not even completely filled. read more
4 years ago
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530 Emerson St
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