Absolutely love this bowl spot The bowls are always super fresh and packed with flavor. The açaí itself is perfectly blended -- thick, smooth, and not overly sweet. The fruit toppings taste really fresh, and the granola adds the perfect crunch. My favorite part is how generous they are with the toppings. Every bite has a good mix of açaí, fruit, and granola. The portion sizes are great too, so it's filling without feeling heavy. Not a bot btw read more

Cozy sitting space, though a bit messy. Someone has stolen both white bishops and the white king from the chessboard. Server is no-nonsense: no snark, no joy. Today just ordering an oat milk matcha latte. Good ceremonial tea taste. Simple, mildly sweet, like the place. Like the server. 1000x better than a Starbucks matcha latte! I want to try their avocado toast, but we already ordered from Sbucks... drat! read more

Cafe is cute with socal style decor. The young lady at the front counter was nice. She did everything from greeting, cashier, making coffee to serving food and coffee. I ordered a blue paradise açaí bowl to go. We waited 30 min for it even when the place was not busy. The bowl was solid. If you don't mind the wait, this can be a pleasant spot close to the beach. read more

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The good: The vibes in here are spectacular. The decor is really fun and trendy. The vintage couches, the bar area, the lawn games and the spacious room make this place a great hangout spot. They have outdoor seating as well. They are located next to the beach so it's a nice spot to get a refreshing dessert or breakfast before heading to the beach. I got the tropics bowl and enjoyed it as a healthier dessert option. The bad: I ordered a kombucha but they didn't have anymore. The acai bowl was good but not the best I've ever had. I wish there were more topping offerings but I think I've been spoiled by acai places like Blue Bowl that have endless toppings. The cashier wasn't particularly friendly or welcoming. The interesting: I noticed several people here getting work done on their laptops. We originally went to another acai bowl place before this one but the wait was long and the worker used his bare hands to hold fistfuls of unwashed fruit so we came here instead. How they made their bowls I am unsure because it wasn't viewable. read more

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Great cafe close to the boardwalk and park. Perfect for getting some work done, there's always plenty of seating and the interior is really cozy / cute. I crave the coffee smoothie - it's so yummy. Service can take a while, but the workers are always very nice. read more

Great smoothies & açaí bowls. They are always super busy and take forever to make anything so do yourself a huge favor and order ahead for pick up even if you plan on staying there to eat. I gave 4 out of 5 starts because of how long the food and drinks take. If management knows people are waiting over 30 minutes for a smoothie they need to hire more people to work during busy times. read more

My sister and I started our morning here for breakfast. The staff were super friendly. I got the Tropics Açaí bowl and it was so good. The fruit was super fresh and sweet. My sister got the mermaid bowl and was obsessed with the matcha! The sitting area had a great vibe and comfortable sitting. Definitely recommend trying it! read more

I live downtown and I drive to cafe tropics at least once a month. I looove ordering my avogato toast, Acai bowl, and matcha. I often play board games when I'm here. I also love the music. Ohh and they decorated for Valentine's Day. It's perfect to take a book and read, go with friends, family, or go on a date. After all of this I go for a small walk by the beach. Those are my perfect sundays read more

Such a cute little place! I had the Tropics açaí bowl which smacked and helped cool me down right after my jog. The staff is kind and the place is well-kept and clean. They also have a water dispenser and restrooms which is a plus. I want to come back and try their smoothies which also sounded delicious. Recommend! read more

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The only thing carrying this place is their açaí blows. I really like them. They have a very limited drink menu and my matcha has tasted different every time despite it being the same exact order. Wait times are usually pretty long. Our last experience has officially deterred us from this place. We ordered two açaí bowls and one matcha. They said they did not have oat milk at the moment and it was 8:30am - not that big of a deal. We sat down to wait and THREE times the cashiers came to ask again what we had ordered. They obviously messed up and were very confused. Mind you - there were 4 other people at the cafe so it was not busy. Finally, 20 minutes later, our cashier came to us and said "can you come up here and talk to my manager". This "manager" was a boy with quite the attitude. He asked us again to repeat our order and rang us up for $2.00 since it turns out the cashier charged us for a different drink. He was very condescending and rude. He also said he was going to deliver our order to us himself. We never saw him again and did not get an apology. Also, while we ordered the second time he said they had oat milk . This whole ordeal took well over 30 minutes and it was a work morning so it made us late. Good açaí but not worth ever coming back to deal with them. read more

Ambiance kills it at this quirky, cute coffee shop. Plenty of room with sofas, board game tables, picnic bench and club chairs. Coffee took a tad long but once received I was able to really sit back and enjoy the vibes. Servers are super friendly. Next door to Star$ and I am glad I passed it by. The coffee selection is different and quite tasty. Nice job read more

Stopped by here on a bike ride around the bay after seeing that they offered vegan options. While they current only offer a few sandwich options, all three sounded delicious. I opted for the Wild N' Free panini on focaccia with cheddar cheese, arugula, sun-dried tomatoes, and vegetarise mayo. It was almost like an adult/upgraded grilled cheese, so good!! Blended with coconut milk, dragon fruit, banana, pineapple, and agave, the Tink Smoothie was the perfect pick me up that gave me a boost of energy to finish my ride. Employees were very nice and the food came fairly quickly considering the smaller size of the kitchen area. While this location makes it easy to grab food to take too the park or bay, the decor is so cute that I actually wanted to dine in! Love this place! Looking forward to trying new paninis and smoothies next time! read more

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The service was great the matcha and tropical bowl was delicious. This cafe is really cute and relaxing across from the beach and bay... read more

Café Tropics - Acai Bowls Near Me - San Diego, California

***Best açaí bowl in San Diego *** If you are in the Mission Beach area (near Belmont Park) stop by here. We came upon it as a pit stop on our bike journey around Mission Bay. What a surprise and great reward! Great selection of açaí bowls of various sizes. Smoothies, toasts, paninis, coffee, and more. Friendly service with a smile and lots of comfy seating spots in a large cozy space. Great place to hang and chill + relax. Oh, and did I say they have the best açai bowls in San Diego!!! read more

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Great matcha ! My avacado toast was ok I felt like it was missing some flavor but overall the place was good

Visited with my bestie (aka 9yo daughter) who loves Acai bowls as much as I do. We like to share one every time we're in a beach town. I'd like to try them everywhere but $$$$. This one was $13 and some change with tax and tip. Agave instead of honey. Out of blueberries, but we like strawberries more anyway, so that was okay. I rate it a B+. We're spoiled and have had Acai in Hawaii and all over the place. It was a bit too sweet and more granola than I would've liked. We prefer heavy Acai, light granola, heavy fruit. Maybe I should specify to the makers. We make them at home with the pure stuff and they're a little bitter, which we love. Was good, but would try another place for variety's sake next time. Great central location to Belmont and the park. read more

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Super cutesy cafe ! I got the chagaccino latte and tropics açaí bowl. Both were super yummy and the latte wasn't too sweet and not bitter at all. The cafe also had lots of sitting and outlets. Workers were also very friendly. read more

Café Tropics - Chagaccino 16 oz. Latte and Tropics Bowl - Acai Bowls Near Me - San Diego, California

i am so obsessed with this place and it is so underrated! the acai bowls here are SO good and there are so many food options to choose from. i personally love getting the chagaccino (mushroom coffee) it is SO delicious!! the place is super cute and not too busy (from what i've seen). i always seem to run into the same worker, i'm not sure what her name is but she is so kind and always asks me about my day!! i 100% recommend this as a go to coffee or brunch spot read more

Café Tropics - mermaid bowl & chagaccino - Acai Bowls Near Me - San Diego, California

We were at Bahia Point and love that we were able to find an açaí place nearby. They also carry smoothies and coffee. We ordered the mermaid, no worries, and blue paradise and they were all good. The fruits were fresh and were blended well. For 5 açaí and coffee, the total came out to almost $80. Expected since it's near the beach. No complaints from us and the service was good. read more

I loved the Mission Possible, the combo of avocado and tempeh was so delicious. Ambience is great inside too. read more

Café Tropics - Mission Possible (it's twice this size) - Acai Bowls Near Me - San Diego, California

When you come to the beach you sometimes crave something cold, savory, and healthy. Cafe Tropics has a variety of options and I went with the mermaid bowl (pitaya, matcha, and coconut base), with granola and its fruit toppings. Chefs kiss Service was quick and the food was out in no time. I would say it wasn't as welcoming as I would hope so early on in the afternoon. However, days happen and the food was amazing. The setting of this place is cute and chic. Lots of open spots to sit and hang with your friends . I believe they are dog friendly so hit up the boardwalk and stop by for a light lunch . read more

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Best panini and best Acai bowl we've ever tasted and we're Acai fanatics. I've never had tempeh bak'n and was hesitant but the man at the front told us it was delicious and we loved it. The staff was super nice and friendly. They prided themselves on serving fresh and quality ingredients, which we appreciated. read more

Café Tropics - Mermaid Bowl, Mission Possible Panini - Acai Bowls Near Me - San Diego, California

Love love this cute and cozy family owned cafe right in the heart of mission beach across st from Belmont Park i ordered the strawberry coco smoothie the chia pudding w/fresh fruit was soooo yummy and ofcourse my favorite they're mission possible sandwich is the focaccia bread is so soft and has lots of flavor its my new go to there.service is friendly super clean definitely reccomend you check it out read more

Café Tropics - Mission possible sandwich,strawberry/coco smoothie chia pudding w/fresh fruit salad all good choices!! - Acai Bowls Near Me - San Diego, California

I did not think that their menu would be so interesting!! Loved the Mermaid the most and Blue Paradise was really good too. Would go back and play on that chess board again. read more

What a great gem! Found them on my first day of a 3-day trip, and came back again because it's so nice to have healthy options when traveling. Their paninis are great, and I love that their salad is minimally dressed. Their coffee is good, not bitter, but I wished for maybe a little bit more of the flavoring syrup. I imagine that I could ask for it in the future. Staff is friendly, space has welcoming and cool vibes. Fyi - I didn't see any items with meat or real cheese, I think the food is vegan. I am a meat eater but this was great and I thought everything tasted delicious. read more

A cute vegan cafe that serves beverages and various smoothie bowls. I ordered one of the açaí base bowls and it was super delicious with all the fruit fixins ! A little up there in price, but compared to other places it was a bit cheaper. The interior is adorable and very spacious for getting work done on your laptop. Super friendly, outgoing staff. I will be back for another alai bowl in the future ! read more

Great açaí bowl! Wasn't feeling great following a long weekend and this brought me back to life! I usually love honey on my açaí bowl, but the agave was delicious (vegan). I could not get enough of the granola they used. Very fresh fruit. Personally, I opted for no sliced almonds. Grab an açaí bowl and enjoy it on the beach! They do have patio seating, but it is next to a busy road. read more

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I must say that these were some of the BEST tasting, fresh, smoothie bowls I have ever had! I went here three times on my trip to San Diego. I was walking distance which is why I decided to try it, and I went back for more! I tried three bowls. 1. No worries bowl with açaí and fresh fruits and agave and added peanut butter 2. The mermaid bowl- oh 'em gee! The mix of dragon fruit, matcha AND coconut cream-this was Amazing!!!! 3. The Tropics bowl- Açaí and UBE! What!? I have never had a bowl with UBE and I am for it!!! I tried the latte with almondmilk and hazelnut which was also great. The Mission Impossible sandwich came on a Focaccia bread that was so fresh! I will 200% returning on my next visit to San Diego. read more

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There were 2 people sitting inside when I got there. I ordered a smoothie and a piece of toast. It cost $21. Music was extremely loud. I initially thought this would be a great place to do homework and have something to eat/drink because it's setup nice on the inside, but the music is extraordinarily loud. Lastly, the girl who took my order and brought me my items was very rude and seemed like she didn't want to be there. I was very pleasant, smiled, said thank you so much a few times and she just stood there with a RBF and didn't respond. It took her over 10 min to make my stuff and there weren't any other people in there. The other 2 people already had their drinks. I was really excited to see a healthy option open in MB but after that experience I won't be returning. read more

Very delicious açaí bowls and very customizable, both in quantity and toppings. There is a lot of seating inside and some outside. Even when it's busier it doesn't take that long to get your order read more

We are so glad that we came across this place! We liked everything that we got. Our favorites were the Mission Possible and the Perk Up, Buttercup. It was so great to hang out in the very open space that allows for fresh air. We played giant connect four while waiting for our food. There are a lot of pay to park spaces available. Great food, great space, and friendly people! read more

In the middle of the scorching summer heat, Cafe Tropics was the place to be! A small shop on Mission Beach Blvd that has a super sweet staff and healthy but delicious food! Over the course of 2 visits in 2 days, we got the No Worries Bowl, Blue Paradise Bowl, Avogado (avocado toast), Strawberries n Cream smoothie and Kid's PB&J. Their acai bowls are world-class!!! Their base is light, flavorful and sweet but you can tell they really care about the presentation and high-quality ingredients. All of the fruit on top was super fresh and beautifully presented. The staff remembered us from the prior day and was happy to chit chat about our stay in the area. Great vibes and fantastic power snacks. Can't wait to come back!! read more

Listen. I am the furthest thing from a vegan. But the Mission Possible sandwich is the best vegan sandwich I've ever ever had. I recommend getting it on the rosemary sage bread instead of the focaccia, because that bread is BANGING. The veganaise is creamy delicious, the arugula is perfect, crunchy but fluffy bread, my only complaint is that there isn't enough of that AMAZING tempeh. Seriously, I can't get enough of it. Get the side of chips and put them inside the sandwich for an extra crunchy-crunch. You will not regret it. Extra fast service, wonderful atmosphere. Plenty of seating too, and they even have board games if you're with a group of friends. My friend also got the Chagaccino and the Chaga-Matcha with a touch of lavender and she was in heaven. Overall, 10 out of 10, please please come here. read more

I stand by my review from 2 years ago. Don't do the agave and the bowl will be perfect read more

Café Tropics - Acai Bowls Near Me - San Diego, California

I ordered chia pudding on kiddo menu and no worries açaí this time. Chia pudding has fruits and and granola on top. It wasn't sweet at all. I loved it, but for kids it might be too plain. It was a small portion. Great choice when you want a little bit of refreshment. Açaí is always good in the hot weather. Lots of fruits on top! There are 3 girls to serve us. They are all working hard to make bowls and smoothies. Great service. This store is located Mission Bay Dr. street parking is available in front of the store, but also large parking space is across the store. Walking distance from Belmont park, beach and playground. They have paninis, açaí and smoothies etc. great place to get something cold in the hot weather. read more

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Absolutely delicious!!!! We visited this location multiple times while visiting Mission Beach. The acai bowls were some of the best I've ever had, super fresh! We had a sandwich as well and it was just as good. The food does take some time to prepare since it's being made fresh but absolutely worth the wait. 100% recommend! read more

Café Tropics - Acai bowls and coffee - Acai Bowls Near Me - San Diego, California

Terrific place. Great food, fine service and if you can score a table outside the people watching is also great. But don't hog the table because there aren't many and the place is popular. No wonder, given how good the food is. Oh, by the way, it's vegan. I did not know that when I went to order and was a happy surprise. Double happiness when what I got was of 5-star quality. Kudos to the crew there. read more

So slow. Ordered one smoothie for my kids to split. 20 min. And didn't seem overly busy. Smoothie was good, but they need more people working on a Sunday morning. read more

The bowls were decent-tasting, but the wait time is excessive--30 minutes to blend frozen acai and cut some fruit. Just a bit concerning also, the portions are disappointing. They barely add any toppings. My bowl had four tiny pieces of mango and a minuscule amount of kiwi (maybe 0.1%). For the price and time, you'd expect a lot more.. read more

Food is good and super cute seating areas but man, the morning barista seemed to really hate her job. It was almost uncomfortable coming back for a second time while we are on vacation. Definitely felt like we were putting her out and we came on two different occasions. While the avacado toast is excellent, depending on the day you may get 1 or 2 pieces of taste which makes no sense. When we asked the barista she just said, "it depends on the day and size of bread" but the size difference was literally half from the first time we ordered it. read more

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