Prefacing with - I don't really eat Acai Bowls, it feels like just a thick smoothie with some…read moretoppings but I cannot deny that Juice Wave changed my perspective completely and I understand the hype. You can't really beat the refreshing taste of fresh fruit and nutty granola and butter. Especially when you can take this delectable bowl to the beach and just vibe in the sand. Wave Bowl $16 (14.50+1.50): 5/5 The bowl itself looks fairly small like, but deceptively so since I was stuffed after eating the whole thing for breakfast. It is higher cost than I would usually spend but I don't eat açaí bowls to know the average. Personally I really liked that the toppings were at the bottom and the bases were on top, not just because it was a beautiful display but because sometimes when it is the opposite, it can quickly get messy with toppings falling and dropping. The granola was crunchy and the add-on nut butter ($1.50) was plentiful and contrasted well to the fruits. You get some finely diced strawberries and bananas that were just the right amount of ripe, the bananas a little more firm but definitely preferred with the bases. The pineapple spirulina was favorite as it had a good sweetness to it. Honestly wished I could get a bowl with just this as a base and of course the natural blue color is just so unique. Coconut was coconutty and the pitaya was brightly colored, not too much distinctive taste on this one. Peak San Diego Experience

I loveeee their acai bowl. At first, I was skeptical because one bowl is almost $15. But these…read morebowls are BIG and really loaded with fruit. Their granola is also one of the best granolas I've had at an acai place. They can get pretty busy though, expect up to a 30 minute wait on a busy day. But I would definitely come back if in the area.

Only if you must. The prices of each item is more than…read moredouble. Half a gallon of milk 4.99 candy, and snacks are almost 3 times as much. It's located in a convenient place if you're staying beer by, but it's incredibly expensive.

I come here before work for coffee and a bagel sandwich ever morning or even for snacks. Great…read moreservice and great food. 10/10 recommend!

Premium Acai... hard to find anywhere around San Diego. They also have Cupuacu instead of Acai or…read moremix them! They have smoothies and bowls. Just like a yogurt place pick a size pick a bade and add your toppings. I recommend to add the Leite Ninho, which is a milk powder. Sounds weird to add that but it's a good addition. Service is on par. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff is always on site. It can get busy at times and you might have to wait but it's well worth it. If time permits, we eat there but normally we take it to go. Great place to sit down and enjoy your açai.

I only came here a handful of times before my last experience completely turned me off from ever…read morecoming back. I placed an order ahead of time and showed up about 25 minutes later thinking it would be ready. When I checked in, a younger employee told me it would be another 10 minutes. Annoying, but okay. The parking situation around here is already a nightmare, so I really wasn't thrilled about having to stand around waiting even longer. Well, those 10 minutes turned into 25. During that time, I watched multiple people walk in, place orders after I had already checked in, and receive their food before me. The crazy part? It wasn't even busy. There was no line out the door, no rush, no obvious reason for such a ridiculous delay. After waiting long enough, I finally went up to an older gentleman working there (I'm assuming the owner) and politely explained that I had been waiting a very long time and was confused why people ordering after me were getting their food first. Instead of apologizing or even acknowledging the mistake, he was rude, dismissive, and acted like I was inconveniencing him for asking about an order that should have been ready ages ago. Then, after another 10 minutes, my bowls were finally ready. In total, I waited about 35 minutes after checking in for pickup. To top it all off, the older gentleman practically shoved the bowls at me without so much as a "sorry for the wait." Look, delays happen. Mistakes happen. What bothered me was the complete lack of communication, accountability, and basic customer service. If you're running behind, just be honest about it. Don't tell someone 10 minutes when it's really going to be over half an hour. The açaí is good, but not nearly good enough to make up for being treated like an annoyance. There are plenty of other places in San Diego serving great bowls without the attitude.

Great little spot nestled between the bustling Newport and the quiet cliffs of ocean beach. Come…read morefor their signature bullet lattes w/ MCT oil, stay for their açaí & avocado toast. Staff is always smiling and happy to assist. Solid spot!

I was really craving an açaí bowl on a hot day and came across this spot. It's a small place with a…read morefew indoor seats (no tables) and some outdoor tables. Inside, there's a narrow bar-style counter that's fine for a drink, but not really practical for a laptop, so it's not the best setup for studying or working unless you sit outside. I ordered the tropical bowl, and while it was definitely delicious, it felt a bit overpriced. Another downside was how it was served, the portion size was decent, but the bowl itself was quite small, making it hard to dig in without spilling granola or coconut flakes. It made the whole experience a little inconvenient. Overall, I'm a bit on the fence. Part of me wants to come back and give it another try, but I'm not completely convinced yet.

A walk-up coffee stand near the beach. They have some specials it seems like, so my teammates and I…read moreordered a few drinks. On my order, we had two iced Matcha Lattes with cloud foam. The barista let us know these don't come sweet and recommended we add blueberry syrup which was great. I had my iced latte with coconut milk and my teammate had his with regular milk (sus). They offered oat milk as well. Also, the barista wrote cute notes on our cup, which was sweet except one said "good morning" but it was 3pm lol. Generous cup sizes and quick service. I believe there is canned alcohol here too, which the rest of our team had. Would come here again.

Tend to stop when walking the beach. Not that it's mind blowing coffee or anything just…read moreconvenient. Not worth waiting in a long line. Service is good yet don't seem like they want to be there ever. So the politeness falls flat. Ambiance is beachy. Order outside. Tables outside. Have tried a few of their custom drinks. Very sweet but satisfying when in the mood. Haven't tried the pastries / food yet look good.

Situated on a side street in OB it has lots of outdoor seating and limited parking. It feels like a…read morewalk up, OB casual cafe. I went on a Monday morning and there were no staff. Waited for about 5 minutes and was greeted by a gentleman who took my order I got a decaf, dirty, iced vanilla chai. It was good but not a lot of chai flavor. Not overly sweet which is good I also ordered the ham and cheese stuffed croissant. I think they just warm it up. And I think it was overdone. The cheese had come out and was burnt, which is OK cause I like burnt cheese. But the end of the croissant was hard and edible. Overall it's a great option if you're local and looking for a cafe that's walkable with lots of seating. But I wouldn't go through the effort of finding parking to visit. To the business owner: I have a handicap placard that was clearly visible in my windshield. But I'm happy that you showed other customers who are as a business owner and why they should not frequent your business. As you can see from my picture the croissant was not edible. Address that instead of worrying about the parking and making false claims online. Thanks

Tried this on a Saturday and they were surprisingly not busy. Ordered a 50/50 acai bowl to eat on…read morethe spot. Pretty good but I would've preferred the California bowl with peanut butter. They had plenty of seats but limited parking on the streets and some reserved parking on the sidewalk. The Cafe isnt in the building, its on the north side of the building where the parking is. I got the Ocean bowl for my wife and a couple of others to try and they enjoyed it. The fruits were fresh and all the flavors meshed pretty well. Definitely recommend on a hot day. The seating area also has shade if you need to cool off for a bit.

I was shocked at how much I liked the Lemonem. I will be going back specifically for that, they've…read moregot the recipe down, I finished it in ten mins max. I also tried the beets by Dre and that one was good too, but the lemonem was my favorite! I was only there to pickup, but the inside is spacious and they have some arcade games; I imagine it gets busier on weekends in PB but I had no line when I came in at 730am on a Wednesday!

The Mad Beet commits fully to its late 90s and early 2000s hip hop era, and honestly, it pulls it…read moreoff. Retro vibes, free arcade games, and an atmosphere that feels more like a hangout than a restaurant, in a good way. Extra credit for actually letting you play the games instead of just using them as decor. I was not very hungry, so I went with the Arctik Monkey smoothie with peanut butter and chocolate. Straight up delicious and absolutely something I would order again without hesitation. My wife ordered the Feta y Verdes veggie wrap, and even she was surprised by how good it was, which says a lot because she knows her veggies. Fresh, flavorful, and genuinely satisfying. Veggie lovers, consider this your official heads up. The arcade lineup is solid too. Pac Man, Mortal Kombat II, The Simpsons, a classic Star Wars Atari cabinet, plus others. Waiting for food did not feel like waiting. It felt like killing time in the best possible way. One quick warning. The hip hop playlist is not radio edited. Totally fine for adults, but if you are bringing kids, just know you might be explaining some lyrics on the drive home. Overall, fun spot, good food, strong throwback energy. I would definitely come back.

Yum! I don't think I've ever had a "pure" açaí bowl before (usually mixed with blueberries,…read morestrawberries, etc.), but I'm a big fan now. This little store is inside the Bakeshop by Coco Playa so the sign is hard to spot. They sell açaí bowls (in a cup) and smoothies + Brazilian cheese bread :) The acai is smooth and creamy, and I liked how it was sweet (honey added) and didn't melt very quickly. Super tasty! They do a good job layering on the toppings and making the cup look pretty. There's an option to do half acai and half coconut sorbet; the sorbet was super sweet and packed a punch of coconut flavor-- so good and refreshing! The blueberries seemed thawed from frozen so some of them were still frosty but they were still sweet. MT really enjoyed the pistachio butter too. They did away with their Tuesday special of unlimited toppings, but now you get unlimited regular toppings everyday with regular+ sizes. Premium options (like protein powder, pistachio butter, almond butter, goji berries, etc) come with an additional cost. Definitely pricey but a special, fun, and tasty treat! We enjoyed Açaí Carioca so much we went 3 times in a week! This location has better parking (a shopping plaza lot), was less busy, friendlier service, and had a few seats outside compared to their other location. If you're craving a refreshing and somewhat healthy treat, check this place out!

They changed their menu, and now they have "unlimited toppings" every day instead of just Tuesdays,…read morebut many of the topping options are a "premium" upcharge (which I don't love) but at least now I can go whenever I feel like instead of timing my visit specifically for Tuesdays. Prices can really stack up though, so I just stick to the basic toppings. I got a half acai/half coconut sorbet cup with all the fruits and coconut shavings. It's SO good, I highly recommend the coconut sorbet to any coconut fan! The texture and flavor of real açaí here is so amazing, completely a different experience from any of the other açaí places. That makes this my favorite açaí spot I've tried so far in San Diego. The Brazilian bread is super addicting as well!