Love their peanut butter açaí bowls & protein powder!! Definitely my favorite of all the places in the valley.

This was my third visit here. The first two times I ordered juice, and on each visit I was greeted with a noticeable attitude. The products themselves are average at best, especially considering the price point. On this visit, I ordered an açaí bowl and asked if they offer a military or first responder discount, as I'm a veteran, flight medic, previous firefighter and successful business owner. The response I received felt dismissive and almost offended that I would even ask. What the staff member didn't know is that I make a point to ask this question everywhere I go--not because I need a discount, but because I appreciate businesses that offer it. I'm fortunate to be in a position where I don't rely on discounts, and when one is offered, I typically add that amount to the tip as a way of paying it forward to the staff. It's my way of supporting those who serve others, especially those who may still be in financially demanding stages of life. Unfortunately, this experience left a poor impression, both in terms of customer service and overall value. read more

This was my second or third visit to Genuine Fresche in Tempe and I don't know why I gave it that many chances. The only reason I came back this time was to avoid dealing with campus traffic to get to Nekter which, in hindsight, would have been worth it. The first thing that hits you when you walk in is not "fresh," it's nail salon fumes from next door. It's immediate and overwhelming, and not exactly what you want when you're about to eat something marketed as fresh and healthy. It definitely made me question whether those smells are seeping into the ingredients or...impacting the mood of their staff. The vibe inside is not good. There is no music, just the sound of a blender and employees openly complaining. At one point, I got to listen to a full conversation about how they don't get tips from DoorDash orders and how the prices are high. Not exactly subtle, and definitely not something customers should be hearing. The cashier (brown hair, clearly having a rough day or just overwhelmed by the fumes) took my order in a rush, as if I had a long line of patrons behind me. I did not. There were four customers in the restaurant the entire time I was there. There were two young women working (I'd guess college-aged), and while I'm sure they're employees, they did not seem like they wanted to be there at all. One brought food out wearing what looked like pajamas and open-toed shoes, which didn't exactly inspire confidence. And yes, like everywhere these days, there's a tip option at checkout. I'm happy to tip when there's good service, even at a counter. This was not one of those times. I couldn't wait to get out of there. I ordered the chocolate peanut butter bowl and ended up eating it in my car. It was fine. Not bad, not great. Just okay. Not good enough to justify the price or the overall experience. Between the chemical smell, the lack of professionalism, and the overall "we hate it here" energy, I would definitely recommend you go elsewhere. read more

One of my favorite places to get a delicious açaí bowl. Plus they give out nice coupons! Totally affordable. Service is nice and makes the açaí pretty fast. It's a small place with a couple tables but it's cute. Mainly come here for the food & service! read more

Stopped by on a Sunday, had the chocolate protein bowl. Bowl was very good, the staff member was very nice. Only complaint is it's pretty slow service. They might need more than one employee on staff but overall pretty deck bowl read more

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Casual and clean shop with friendly staff. They are helpful with suggestions. Food is fresh and tasty. I really enjoy the fresh fruits and flavors. I only wish they had a slightly smaller size. Even the smaller size was a little bit much for me. It would be good to split with someone else. read more

I stopped in after a Sunday morning dance class wanting a protein shake to get me through my errands. I googled "smoothies near me" and Fresche popped up. I walked in and was greeted. I saw the basic menu on the wall and said I was looking for a protein shake that was fruity over chocolate. They seemed to have a lot of chocolate sections but only the strawberry cream as fruity. The girl didn't seem interested in trying to help me really as she never asked if it was my first time there or offer any direction. I ordered the strawberry cream adding B12 and multi vitamin. As she went back to make it I noticed a full menu on the counter that showed what each shake had, etc. would have been helpful before ordering. Also would have been helpful to know all their smoothies can be protein shakes, so my selection wasn't so limited. I was also a bit taken back by the price. The shake I ordered only came in large, which was 24oz. With the 2 additions my total was $14.59. I think the price wouldn't have been as painful if the shake had actually been palatable. It was awful. Honestly tasted like dirt. However, since I paid $14.59 and I had errands to run I choked it down. I wasn't there long enough to really notice the ambiance of the restaurant. It seemed clean and airy. I didn't like my shake wasn't made in front of me. Would not only open the store up but would allow customers the ability to see their food being made to take out the wall closing in the kitchen area. read more

Genuine Fresche - Strawberries and cream shake - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

The first time I had an acai bowl was in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and it was like a flavor fiesta in my mouth! Since, these fruity wonders have been spreading across the U.S., shaking up the food scene. I went for the Peanut Butter Acai Bowl, which was good, but it didn't quite hit the mark like the ones I've elsewhere. While the service was solid, the vibe was a bit meh When I strolled in, I felt like I stumbled into a silent movie - No one was at the counter, and seemed like the employees were hiding in the back. Where were the greetings and tunes? Come on, let's amp up the acai experience! read more

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Healthy stuff but their service is extremely slow. They are not staffed to be efficient at all. you can wait up to 35 min for them to finish your order if they're behind. that's unacceptable. read more

Customer service is ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE!!!! The owner should reevaluate her staff. I will definitely not recommend this small business as the whole experience was horrible! Still waiting on a refund that I'm sure I won't see. The customer service is horrible in person and on the phone ! read more

go to juice spot for years. convenient location, friendly staff & online ordering available. i like to order online which makes it a breeze. if i ever have to wait i like that it's nearby GNC & Sprouts to spend time in. i recommend all their juices, can't go wrong and to order with no ice for more juice! read more

Genuine Fresche - Clean and Fresche Juice - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

This place is sooooo good! There is only one other açaí place I liked to go to but it is far from where I live. I saw this place and the reviews on the bowls sounded great so I gave it a shot. It reminds me of the place I just mentioned. Everything is so fresh and delicious. This is my new açaí place! read more

Genuine Fresche - Original Bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

What I love about açaí bowls is that it's basically dessert for breakfast! Genuine Freshche was my first açaí experience being the closest to my house! I haven't had too many other açaí places so I am by no means an expert! I like that there are 3 different sizes, price correlating with size. Anytime I've ordered I've ordered a small and that's usually enough for me! Pro tip: sign up with your number/email and you'll receive $2 off coupons which makes it even more affordable! I've tried several bowls- original, raspberry lime, and chocolate peanut butter. This visit I went with the tropical bowl- a blend of pineapple, mango, coconut milk, banana, açaí, and sorbet, topped with granola, mango, pineapple, banana, honey, and coconut. I don't like that they don't use fresh pineapple (canned), especially after advertising about how "fresh" they are. It's also odd given the rest of their fruit is fresh. I don't know if my taste buds have changed recently but this bowl seemed extra sweet; a little indulgent for breakfast, even. I ate half and saved the other half for breakfast the next day. Will I continue to come to Genuine Fresche? Yes, most likely, due to convenience and affordability. 3.5 stars read more

Genuine Fresche - Small tropical bowl, mixed! - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

They PACK IT UP! So good, the perfect blend and it's delicious!!! Lady's are so sweet, even tho we came 5 min before closing!

If you have the time, definitely worth the wait! Today was my first experience at Genuine Fresche. Typically, I prefer to make my own smoothie bowls or simply buying a smoothie I can drink on the go. Safe to say very pleasantly surprised by the quantity and quality of the price! The to-go packaging was a little messy, and luckily I was taking it somewhere to share the açaí bowls preventing a mess in my car, other wise I would have been a little annoyed with sticky hands on my steering wheel. All and all, great taste, fair price, and after ten minutes, worth the weight. Belly full, heart very glad! read more

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Rude AND slow service ?! How can you be both?! Juices are watered down, bland icy açaí bowl... passss Sad because this place is the only smoothie/juice bar in this area. So I gave it 2 stars for location.. read more

Delicious açaí bowls my favorite is the "just açaí" basic with strawberries, bananas, blueberries and oats with honey. Friendly staff with great customer service. I would definitely recommend. read more

My go to place for fresh juice, always friendly quick service. Although the vibe felt a little stagnant. I would suggest if employees are using the dining area they should remain friendly while in uniform. read more

Genuine Fresche - Heart Beat - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

First time here! I ordered the Chocolate PB & Banana protein w/ pea protein powder (curious what kind they use here ) and my husband wanted something with pineapple, so I got him the Pitaya Colada- loved it! Will definitely come back and try something new. read more

Genuine Fresche - Pitaya Colada - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

I've been here many times and Genuine Fresche always delivers the goods. I love their chocolate peanut butter bowl. The small size it's a very satisfying snack, or the medium size can be a lunch meal. A break from the other typical lunch spots. The smoothies are also great. The staff is always friendly. read more

The acai bowls are great!! Some employees though are very rude. My family and I went in recently around 8 pm, knowing they close at 9pm. We ordered a few acai bowls and when asked if they're "for here or to go" we said "for here". The girl taking our order was not engaging or friendly and had an airpod in which seemed very unprofessional. Shortly after we had ordered, the same girl came out from the back and said, "these are to go right?" to which we replied, "no for here" and she responded, "well we close soon so". We were shocked by her response so we just agreed and told her we would take them to go. Customer service is always terrible but the açaí bowls are really good! read more

the açaí bowls here are SO GOOD and you can tell the produce is fresh! the ladies (i've never seen a male employee) are so nice and their customer service is great! read more

Fast, friendly service and super fresh fruit! The flavor combos they made for the bowls were delicious. Reasonably priced too for pretty big bowls! Genuine Fresche is definitely at the top of my list for local smoothies and açaí bowls! read more

Genuine Fresche - Top: Peanut Butter Protein Açaí Bowl Bottom: Chocolate Coconut Açaí Bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

First time was great. Second time I went it seemed like they had got new staff who didn't now what they were doing. My order took a long time and most of the fruit in it was still frozen read more

Açaí bowl was good but not great. Chocolate coconut power smoothie was also good but not great. A little expensive for "good" but worth a visit read more

I love this place. The Acai bowls are delicious. I usually get the Go Green or Tropical one and they are so good. I've also tried a green juice before and it was equally approved. I typically order a small and I feel like it's the perfect size to eat in one sitting. The ingredients are fresh, it's a healthy snack or breakfast and I've never had a bad experience. Note: If you have the Hooked app they usually offer deals like 20% off or a free size upgrade. Also, they have their own rewards program where you enter your phone number and earn points for your visit which will eventually equal a free item. read more

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Yummy and convenient place to get my açaí bowl fix!!! I'm basically addicted. They are fast and nice. I usually place an order and run quick to sprouts or call ahead so it's ready when I get there. It sho is small but there is enough room to sit and hang out if you want. read more

Genuinly great smoothies/bowls here..but the girls at the counter make it their job to be cold, uncomfortable, and off putting lol. I will continue to return though, makes me feel like I'm back in middle school when I'd walk past the popular girls and they'd give me dirty looks. It humbles me read more

My bill was $49 and I couldn't pay with a $50 bill. Wasn't asking for change, still paid with $50 on bills. Stupid. read more

Smoothies and acai bowl was so bad and took forever to be made. I had chunks of ice in my acai bowl so it was like water when the ice melted. Smoothies looked like throw up. The girl that checked us out was super sweet but the girl who was making them was so rude. I asked for a water and didn't get it, then asked them again nicely and the girl said "can you wait until I'm done making these?" in a rude manner and then she slammed our order down, gave us a rude look and the spoon she gave me was dirty. So unsanitary won't come back again. Save your money and go to Berry Divine or Nekter. read more

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I have been an avid fan of Genuine Fresche since the days when they were called "Thrive!". Absolutely love this place and the fresh fruit that they serve. My all time favorite bowl is the Peanut Butter Bowl. The fruit is always fresh, the drizzle of honey is perfectly sweet without being too overwhelming, and I am always filled (but in a good way) after eating. When I'm in the area, I'm sure to stop at Genuine Fresche for a refreshing bowl! read more

My brother & I were driving by after a workout when we saw this spot. We decided to stop in & see what they were about. We are glad we did, because this place is awesome! They have fresh fruit juices, acai bowls and smoothies. They have a board that has the names of items that are popular but they can literally make anything. They are definitely proud in doing what they do and take great care of their customers. Once we received our drinks they were extremely delicious! I really loved that you got to see them make your drinks & the staff were very chatty and helpful overall. I think that this place is a great spot if you want a fresh drink any day of the week or just need a boost of energy. I also loved that they didn't charge extra for the items you asked them to blend in your juices. That was awesome! Swing by this place! You'll love it. read more

Genuine Fresche - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

We've been coming here for our açaí bowls and smoothies recently and love it! The portions are pretty large and the staff is great with handling allergies/substitutions read more

Very yummy! The staff are very kind. My order came out really fast. 10/10 recommended read more

Genuine Fresche - Açaí Original Bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

sad excuse for a acai bowl shop. went in a couple months ago and was greeted by a blonde girl don't remember her name now started with a j but her customer service skills were through the roof! she did an exceptional job at making me feel welcome and made a delicious bowl. i've gone back everytime trying to get the same experience as i did the first time but the employees act like they are forced to be there and no bowl has been good since. read more

After the demise of the Argentinian sandwich shop here, I wondered what business would take the place in this location. I was naturally intrigued when I found out that there would be a smoothie and acai bowl place opening up in its stead. I think this is a great location for acai bowls, since Sprouts is just a few steps away, bringing in the more health-conscious crowd. I went in with high hopes of getting a healthy, fruitful bowl. There are quite a few bowls to choose from, some of them fruity, others more dessert-like, with peanut butter and chocolate. I opted for a fruitier bowl, getting the tropical. This was my first time trying an acai bowl, and it was quite tasty. The bottom layer was a smooth, thick acai puree/sorbet-like mixture, which tasted berry-like. There was crunchy, sweet granola layered in between the acai and the tropical fruit (Banana, mango, and pineapple), with large, thin shaved pieces of coconut completing the bowl. The granola itself was a high quality mixture, containing ingredients such as flax seed. The bowl was a nice mixture of textures and of tastes. I ordered a small (About $5), and it definitely filled me up! Service was very friendly, and they offer a points reward system which uses your e-mail to keep track of your purchases. The interior is pretty bare-bones, and it seems like they kept much of the same color scheme as the previous owner. Definitely a good place to go if you're looking for a healthier alternative to dessert, or if you want a lighter (Yet filling) meal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! read more

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I would tell your workers that your back room is not sound proof as we heard them talk bad about me and my roommate while they made my bowl.

I hate places that have zero reason to ask for a tip because it's counter service. You pay with a credit card for already overpriced food and they present you with a touch screen asking for a tip. Then when you don't you get nasty attitude. The bowls are ok but 2 bucks worth if fruit for 10 bucks is pricey. read more

Had the tropical Acai bowl which came w Mangos, coconut and peach Acai sorbet. I prefer the original over the tropical because of the strawberries and blueberries and dark sorbet. I give this place a 3 star. It's alright but there's definitely better out there - the customer service could be better as well read more

Genuine Fresche - Tropical bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

This place was honestly just OK. Nothing super great or anything you can't make at home. The service was very unfriendly and slooowwww. They were also out of multiple ingredients but the lady at the counter recommended those items anyway? read more