This is my go-to breakfast spot whenever I'm visiting my dad. I always end up getting the açaí…read morebowl--it's super fresh and really hits the spot in the morning. One of my dad's favorite places too, so it's become a bit of a tradition for us. I usually swap the açaí base for vanilla, which I love. The women working the morning shift are always so friendly and welcoming. It's a great start to the day every time.

AMBIANCE: Very small location with limited seating (3 seats). More of a grab and go type of place…read more Wanted to try samples of the juice, but the sample cups outside looked dirty/used? FOOD: Definitely more of an expensive place for acai bowls. My friend got their smaller soft-serve style version ($8) and the inside was unfortunately hallow. I got their original acai bowl ($14). The acai base was very flavorful and tasty, with a good texture. The toppings were good as well (loved the granola). However, is this place worth the price? Honestly no; you can get similar tasting acai bowls elsewhere for closer to $10. SERVICE: It seems like they only have 1-2 people working, however, there wasn't a long wait. The staff seemed neutral (not rude, but not super friendly) and the place was clean.

I've been to this Earthbar a handful of times and I do agree with the reviews that it tends to be…read moreunderstaffed/not have anyone tending the bar when necessary. I also have tried to order when the payment system was down. When you're able to get your order in, the smoothies are pretty decent. The protein powder flavor is a little grainy. The price point is as you'd expect at Equinox, however. I'd rather get one from Palmetto Superfoods or Pressed Juicery that isn't $12. It feels like Earthbar is trying to be Erewhon without the quality or unique celebrity backings/inspired flavors.

Love Earthbar! They have the best protein smoothies. I always order online and it's ready within 10…read moreminutes

I had a very nice first time experience at Sidewalk Juice in San Mateo…read more I was in the area on a warm day, and I was looking for a cold refreshing snack. I was thinking about acai bowls, and the Yelp search engine pointed me to Sidewalk Juice. It's a clean, modern place, located near South Delaware St & Franklin Parkway. They offer fresh juices, smoothies, acai bowls, and toast. I ordered the Tropic Bowl, and added granola and peanut butter. Staff was really nice, and they got the orders out quickly. The place is really clean. There's a bar-like counter along the window with stools. Also lots of tables outside, as well as benches with shade. It's a nice spot to take a break. My Tropic Bowl was very good! They served it in a square plastic dish-like bowl. Much different than the typical bowls other places use. I like the presentation of the acai bowl. The fruit is neatly laid out, along with the crunchy granola. The creamy peanut butter was there, but the pineapple overpowered it's flavor. The acai base was cold, but not icy. I like their acai bowl, I'm bookmarking this place! I found free 2-hour parking along the curb 1/2 block away.

Nobody does better avocado toasts than sidewalk juice, hands down! Always so beautiful…read more I love all their juices too. Sweet greens is my go to. The Millbrae location has amazing sandwiches, it'll be awesome to see San Mateo hopefully one day offer even more good stuff and expand menu!

Palmetto Superfoods has become one of my go-to spots whenever I'm craving something refreshing,…read morefilling, and actually made with quality ingredients. Their açaí bowls are some of the best I've had in the Bay Area. You can tell they take pride in using authentic Brazilian açaí, and I love how customizable everything is. The fruit is always fresh, the toppings are generous, and the bowls strike that perfect balance of feeling indulgent while still being packed with wholesome ingredients.

This spot is my go to Açaí spot every Friday and sometimes on sundays. The bowls are delicious and…read morefilling; even the small one. The staff are always pretty nice and they move quick when making bowls so I never wait more than 5-10 minutes. I've tried Warrior Blend Bowl and the Harvest Blend Bowl. The Warrior Bowl is the best I've had so far. I think the granola used for it is the best and mixes well with the other items in the bowl. The harvest blend bowl left a bit more to be desired. I ordered a small the last time and I'm not sure if the coconut layer was left out or it's just blended in the bowl because it felt like it was missing something. Overall, I love coming here vs some of the closer spots. I'll have to give the harvest blend bowl another shot to see if it was just that one day when I came in.

This is not my first time to this location, let's see how it went:…read more Parking is minimal at best, few spaces in the back lot and street side only. Inside is a modestly lit atmosphere which works well for what they are trying to achieve. The service was nice and friendly . The food here is great, mixed with some cultural favorites as well. The Citrus bar is outstanding also. Nice job on the fresh veggies and citrus bar combo.

Unfortunately, I had a very disappointing experience at Sweet Citrus in Burlingame. My order was…read moremade incorrectly, and when I politely explained that I had received the wrong drink, I was told I would have to pay for a replacement instead of having the mistake corrected. I want to be clear that this is not a reflection of the staff. They were polite and were simply following the rules set by management. My disappointment is with the policy itself. I'm currently pregnant, and because of my nausea, there are only a few specific drinks I can tolerate. This particular drink has been one of the few things that actually helps, so receiving the wrong order wasn't just a minor inconvenience. I simply wanted the drink I had ordered and paid for. After posting my review, I received a response saying that if I had mentioned my pregnancy and that I couldn't tolerate another drink, they would have replaced it. While I appreciate the response, I don't believe customers should have to explain personal circumstances to have an incorrect order corrected. Whether someone is pregnant, has dietary restrictions, allergies, or no special circumstances at all, if a business makes a mistake and prepares the wrong order, it should simply be replaced. I've been to many other drink shops, and even when a customer simply doesn't like a drink, they're often happy to remake it. In this case, the mistake wasn't mine, yet I was expected to pay again. That level of customer service was surprising and very disappointing. I hope management reconsiders this policy, because every customer deserves to receive the correct order without having to justify why it matters.

I got here at 7:30AM on a Saturday, thinking I could beat the crowd, and I just barely did! The…read moreline went out the door soon after I arrived. The folks here must be doing something right to have such a high demand for their offerings. When I first walked in, I could smell the light and fruity aroma of the beans that they use. They also have a variety of beans from different roasters that you could purchase. I got the Tahitian Vanilla Bean latte to try and it was very tasty! The baristas were also very friendly and genuine, despite being quite busy. If I lived closer, I would definitely be a regular here!

Miso caramel never had anything like it, i'm shocked and…read moreimpressed and very down to get this again or try other things on the menu also the Miso caramel didn't overpower the coffee taste at All which is imo rare? Pandan Matcha! this is the strongest pandan flavor i've had in a while and it was really good!! it did overpower the matcha flavor but I didn't mind because I like pandan and this was really good and not superrrrr artificial or sweet like other places. If you are looking for a strong matcha taste, this drink might not be for you tho service was great and speedy considering how long the line was (30min before closing too wow) I also loved the decor and I think this would be a great place to work: there's wifi, some seating and power sockets

The owner Sal truly cares about people! I've been having stomach issues so I'm trying his cleanse…read more All his ingredients are super clean. He explains what cures what and was so helpful! Please support this small business it's amazing!

5 stars all the way! I came last Saturday and ordered a peach & mango smoothie with coconut water…read more It was super refreshing and just what I was craving for. I had just finished lunch next door and so this smoothie in particular was the perfect dessert. The employees were kind and responsive to my order. They have lots of different juices and smoothies to choose from which is great. There's so many great combinations also. I can't wait to come back!

This is my first time to this location, let's see how it went:…read more There no parking for this location, it is a walk about, ( Safeway parking lot); this works out well for us customers. Inside the shop it is moderately lit , but this works well for what they're trying to achieve. The service was nice and friendly. My drink was the Beets smoothie; it was very good. This days experience was nice one.

This is my favorite treat after a good hot Pilates sesh. My go-to is the original açaí bowl. The…read moresmoothies and pressed juices are all tasty too. I love all the fresh ingredients. The store is clean and feels welcoming. The service is always great. There's plenty of parking across the street as well.

Livin Sweet is my favorite discovery this year! I love their flavors -- esp all the drinks with…read morefresh fruit/produce and spices. I'm a sweet tooth but my middle-aged gut needs to avoid excess sugars/flour and dairy so their menu options are perfect. So far, my picky gut has been very happy with Mangonada, Green Smoothie, and Michelagua. Some people need bubble tea regularly, I need their Michelagua whenever I'm passing Belmont!! The staff are very friendly and patient as I'm still learning the menu and want to try everything. I walk out looking like I have a family to feed, meanwhile I'm solo tasting my way through the menu The decor is cute and the store always looks neat. Street parking in this area is always a crap shoot (not their fault), but there is a public parking lot across the street (on the corner of 6th & Emmett). I'm a fan and will be coming here like I have a gym membership. See you there!

Was in Belmont for dinner and we craved something sweet, we looked on yelp and spotted this spot…read more Plenty of parking available around the area. Cute ice cream shop in Belmont. When we walked in, we were greeted right away. Customer service is great, you can sample the ice creams. Different flavors than other ice cream shops, but BETTER. They had rice pudding, queso, eggnog, strawberry to name a few. The hubby decided to have the queso ice cream in a cup and I had the creminieve, it was fresh strawberries with 2 scoops of ice cream (you can choose what flavor ice cream, but I think it's best with the strawberry ice cream) and topped with cream, it was DELICIOUS I finished the whole thing! They also had dessert waffles available. Cute ice cream shop, friendly service, and delicious desserts. Definitely a must when you're in the area!

cafe kazka is such a hidden gem in foster city! my friend and I came to check it out for lunch…read moreafter hearing it was a hong kong-style cafe, and were not disappointed at all. first, the cafe is so cute and also spotless- I could've stayed all day just reading or doing work. there was lots of outdoor seating overlooking the water which was so nice! I got an iced HK style coffee + milk tea which I've never had before but was so delicious. I'd definitely come back to try the other fruity drinks too! we ordered the tom yum noodles, preserved vegetables & pork noodle soup, salt & pepper fries, and the HK style french toast with peanut butter. the french toast was our favorite- it was fluffy and chewy and was just like the HK classic. the noodle dishes were both so hearty and flavorful too, and the portions were a good size. it did take a bit long for everything to come out, but it did seem like there was only one person working and she was very kind and accommodating when we had questions about our order. we didn't mind at all, especially sitting outside and enjoying the view! overall, I'll for sure be back for the drinks and to try some other HK style street food.

This was my first time trying Cafe Kazka, and unfortunately, I was very disappointed. The…read morerestaurant seemed seriously understaffed and very disorganized. I ordered the lemongrass pork jaw rice. There were only about six pieces of meat, and the lemongrass was chopped into very tiny pieces and mixed into the sauce. The problem was that the lemongrass was extremely tough, almost like small pieces of tree branches, and impossible to chew. I had to spit them out, but because they were chopped so finely and mixed throughout the sauce and meat, it was very difficult to eat. If this is how they prepare the dish, they should reconsider the way they cook and serve lemongrass dishes--or consider removing this dish from the menu. I also waited about 30 minutes for my food. After such a long wait, I expected the food to at least arrive hot, but it was already cold. It seemed like the food had been sitting in the kitchen for a while because there weren't enough staff to bring it out to customers. The table service and cleanliness were also disappointing. There were no staff available to clean the tables, and I actually saw customers moving previous customers' dirty plates to one side and wiping the table themselves. Our table was also extremely sticky. The restaurant really needs to review its food delivery process. Instead of having staff run around the dining area trying to find the right table number, they could simply have customers pick up their food using an order number. This would probably make the process much faster and more organized. Overall, the food was just so-so, the service was slow, and the whole restaurant felt very unorganized. Unfortunately, I will not be coming back.