Cafe Bella

We got two açaí bowls and they were genuinely the best açaí bowls we've ever had. Everything tasted…read moreincredibly fresh, the texture was perfect, and the toppings were delicious. We've tried a lot of açaí bowls, and Vili Health Bar easily takes the top spot. Definitely coming back next time we're in the area.

Got the Tropical bowl, blue lotus chai as a post hike snack! An acai bowl was really calling for me…read moreso I found this place to try. They really packed the bowl so I feel like I got a lot from it. The mix of mango, banana, and coconut was soo good. It was really refreshing which I really enjoyed. The chai here was also pretty good. It has a pretty strong cinnamon taste but it mellows out after you drink it a bit.

Pb delight bowl

Pattaya bowl

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Jungle matcha bowl

Juice Wave

4.8(476 reviews)

2.2 mi

BEST acai bowl ever. I don't eat acai bowl anywhere else. Everything is just so fresh and tasty…read more She uses quality ingredients and buys them from local farmers markets. I have been going here for years and recommended to multiple friends who also ended up loving this place as much as I do. It's a tiny store in Mission Beach. Perfect to grab whatever you wanna get and go for a walk at boardwalk or sit on the boardwalk and eat your food. There is always a line and I'm glad there is. I hope they keep doing what they are doing for long time. The owner and all the employees are always very happy and smiling. Just a happy place with amazing food.

I really enjoyed the acai base from my acai bowl but everything else was just okay. The granola…read moretasted burnt and there was just too much in the bowl, felt like I was eating a granola bowl instead. I think what truly ruined this experience was the wait (there weren't a lot of orders to begin with). The workers don't seem to have a sense of urgency and were chatting and chatting away. It took almost 40 mins to get 2 bowls. 30 mins of staring at them just talking to each other. If you're okay with that, it might be worth a try.

0.5 mi•Ocean Beach, Point Loma

Good vibes and delicious bowl

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O.B. Smoothie Bar & Subs

4.2(363 reviews)

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Best people, fresh food, it's always been great since they opened. 5 stars!!!!! I love the owners,…read morethey are always polite and happy. The food is great and very feasible for the neighborhood. I highly recommend it! Great variety on the menu, too!

Good smoothies and açaí bowls near ocean beach…read more Item: Large açaí bowl ($12) with strawberries, bananas, honey, blueberries, and granola Logistics: -accepts cc -very limited street parking -limited indoor seating with fans (no AC)

0.5 mi•Ocean Beach, Point Loma

Inside, cute 8.3/10

Açaí bowl

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Large juice coffee free with breakfast bagel

Newport Quik Stop

4.4(154 reviews)

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Excellent smoothies and bowls! Great fresh ingredients used…read moreevery time and you can definitely taste the difference Highly recommend to anyone around OB

These açaí bowls are so yummm! Biggest açaí bowl I've had…read morein my life and for a really good price. Great quality and great service. Get it!

Yum!!

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We be Ob

4.4(77 reviews)

0.1 mi•Ocean Beach

Great spot for a hangout near the beach! They have a full menu with all sorts of food. There's a…read moremix of breakfast and lunch options, and they're open for very long hours. If I knew this place would be so fun, I could have had two different meals while having fun here. The hoagie felt very clean and the quantity was surprisingly a lot considering the price. I recommend anyone to order the full instead of the half for hoagies because it's just worth it for the price. If you're in a group and you want to trade hoagies, get full portions and you can trade precut halves with someone else. Now for the best part, the games! Grab a drink and come in a group because they have all sorts of outdoor activities such as dice, foosball and corn hole. My group planned to stop by for maybe a hour but stayed for almost three because we were having too much fun.

Wonderful chill spot to grab a bite or drinks after hitting the beach. Staff is kind, helpful, and…read morefunny. Cool games to play in the patio. Kid friendly. Dog friendly. Best vibes! Small but efficient menu. Smoothies, pretzels, burgers, acai bowl, panini's, and more. Food is good and fresh. We'll be back next time we're in OB!

Original açaí bowl

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The Funky Lemon

4.7(168 reviews)

1.7 mi

Loved this spot! I came in on a Sunday morning to do a little work while waiting for someone at Fit…read moreSocial and it was perfect. Super cute interior with some tables and stools. Outlets by the stools if needed. I got an iced chai latte and it was decent, but mostly loved the atmosphere. Service was friendly, and the barista even offered to give me more ice for my drink on the way out! They also have a clean restroom which is also a big pro. I'd definitely come back to hang out or just for the coffee/smoothies. Great Mission Beach gem!

The aesthetic of this place is fab and the breakfast sandwich was yummy!…read more As for the coffee, we don't recommend. Horchata latte- no horchata flavor Banana latte- only had a burnt flavor We believed they accidentally swapped our milk choices, so my lactose intolerant friends night didn't end so well.

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The "Doing Me" Bowls

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Cafe Bella

4.4(60 reviews)

0.1 mi•Ocean Beach

We get coffee here after playing tennis in the morning at the Peninsula Tennis Club nearby. Coffee…read moreis delicious and priced well. I always get oat milk in my coffee and they offered to steam it for me this morning. It was delicious! Today we got a bagel with lox cream cheese, spinach, and tomato. It too, was delicious! Love the spinach, gonna add that next time I make these at home. And next time I visit Cafe Bella I'm going to try a breakfast croissant and hubby wants to try an açaí bowl because both look yummy. The staff is very friendly and quite efficient. And it was lovely sitting outside under an umbrella, watching the cars streaming to OB on a Sunday.

Got the 32 oz Bella bowl and it was so delicious at such a good price point. Loved that they had…read moredog treats at the counter. Would come again when in the area!

0.3 mi•Ocean Beach, Point Loma

Pickup area

50/50 bowl

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Iced s'mores latte with coconut milk

Ocean Beach People's Food Co-op

4.3(605 reviews)

I stumbled upon this hidden gem while out walking and decided to stop in for a few snacks. I'm so…read moreglad I did! The store carries products from some of my favorite local vendors that I usually only find at the farmers market, along with a great selection of unique drinks and specialty items. One of the highlights was trying the banana water, which was marked as an employee favorite, and now I can see why. Truly taste like a banana, very interesting. The store was well organized, fully stocked, and easy to browse. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. While some items are a bit pricier than what you'd find at a traditional grocery store, the quality and clean ingredients make it well worth the cost. It's a great place to discover healthier options and support local brands at the same time. They also offer a membership for just $15 per year, which seems like a great value if you plan to shop there regularly. I'll definitely be stopping by again!

OMG how have I not Known about this place in all the years I…read morehave been going to sunny Southern California! The food upstairs rotates daily and everything is so good and healthy! I was able to build my own salad and I got a lot of food for less than $10 great cool outdoor options to eat at

Stop by for free samples from Local Vendors, like Dr. Bronner's!

A delicious Voltaire Veggie Sando from People's Vegan Deli

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Brand NEW Co-op Logo Merch, available in the General Merchandise section at the front of the store.

The Mad Beet

4.0(1.1k reviews)

3.1 mi•Pacific Beach

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[CLOSED] This was one of the first spots I actually visited in San Diego back in 2023. I was run…read morewith Pacific Beach Run Club then sometimes an after event here. It was a VIBE. You got arcade games and a range of smoothies from healthy to fun with all creative names. I was hoping to write a review while it was still active but sad to see it closed down. Best wishes to the owners on their new endeavors.

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!

0.5 mi•Ocean Beach, Point Loma

Menu 2

Tips at the counter

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Acaiwol Nation

Val's Coffee Corner

4.7(64 reviews)

Fast and friendly service, granted I came on a Thursday afternoon…read more Great tasting espresso and I had a delicious dirty chai. Fair prices and a discount for cash..... really cool spot to sit down and let the kids play if you've got them

Randomly found Val's while driving around and what a lovely little coffee stand it is! All the…read moreladies working were a delight and helped me figure out what to get. Had a delicious peppermint mocha drink and the gluten free banana bread. Great assortment of drinks and real food as well as pastries. Has a few tables and chairs great for enjoying your drinks and food in the outdoors/sun. Street parking only.

Almond butter bagel with fresh blueberries

Apple walnut cake

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Brazilian chocolate fudge (brigadeiro)

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Ashley B.

Elite 24

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133

3 years ago

Café Bella is a perfect spot for a sunny Ocean Beach day! The staff is incredibly friendly and accommodating, making the whole experience a delight. The convenient location right on the main drag means you can easily pop in for a quick bite or coffee. Whether you're grabbing a pastry to-go or settling in for a leisurely meal, Café Bella delivers top-notch service and a charming ambiance. Highly recommend for a pleasant coastal caffeine fix or light lunch. Short, sweet, and sure to leave you smiling! read more

Anastasia S.

106

3 years ago

Pulled up no one in line the girls looked directly at me and decided to continue their conversation about what they were doing after work and whose going to whose house. For a while. I mean long who for me to just whip out my phone and scroll through social media and finally someone is like "can I help you?" The vibes are giving mean girls. They'd be perfect for Brandy Melville/ Sephora any other mean girl employee place as well read more

Dylan S.

7 years ago

Wow! I HIGHLY recommended this place! First I would like to say the girls behind the cart are the best! So helpful and kind! I got the funky monkey smoothie and it was the bomb!! Also my cousin got the Açaí Bowl with Mangos and I could not resist but to try it and I loved it! Also there is a large seating area. BEST COFFEE CART IN OB! read more

J D.

2 years ago

Good coffee, friendly people. It's a convenient place to sit down and have a drink with some friends. I loved the frappe. It was really good. I feel they had wonderful prices. Will be coming back here next time I'm in the area!! read more

Vincent D.

1475

5 years ago

They have the best funky monkey smoothies in the whole wide world. I would give it a thousand stars if I could. -Cash (my nine year old son) read more

Audrey S.

14 years ago

Even when I don't know what I want they have the perfect drink for me. Love the ladies!

Ronald C.

10 years ago

Wonderful to get good coffee quick from very cheerful ladies.

Cara C.

279

214

180

14 years ago

Decent coffee, easy access, what more do you need?

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