Painfully slow. Shop was nearly empty, a few folks in front of us and took over 20 mins for them to make a couple smoothies. And they missed on of them. read more

Stopped off at this corner juice shop to get a couple refreshing smoothies on a hot day. The place is very small and definitely gives off Berkeley vibes. The worker was super friendly so I must have gotten a different worker than other yelpers because it seems like bad service is a recurring problem for this place! My boyfriend decided on the Tropical Fantasy and I chose the Mango Madness. He went to wait in the car while I ordered. To my surprise, this place only takes cash...CRAZY for 2020. Ran out to him because I didn't have enough $ for both smoothies but sadly he had no cash on him either. We were only a little short..like 1 quarter... but the lady wouldn't let it slide (which is understandable I guess) so we ended up sharing 1 Large Mango Madness for about $7. Pretty steep for a smoothie but I guess that's what smoothies go for these days. The worker is really on a slow program when she's back there because everything is completely fresh and made to order! I saw her back there pulling grass for someone's green juice and just knew I was going to be waiting around for my drink for ages. When I finally got mine I loved the smoothie taste! Sweet and creamy! Although the smoothie was pretty good, the cash only issue + the extensive wait dropped these guys down a star for me. Come here for a quality afternoon pick me up when you're having a slow Sunday, but maybe not for a quick grab a smoothie and go kinda day because you'll be waiting for much longer than anticipated!! read more

Juice Appeal - Mango Madness - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Berkeley, California

The drinks here are great!! I really recommend, you have many options to choose from. The one by UC Berkeley may be small but their service it quick. Really recommend. Plus the price is good read more

I got an acai bowl (I forget the name, but it was the one with a mango base and coconut and berries on top) here to-go. It was quite good, although it didn't taste super fresh and was a little bit too sweet for my liking. Still, it is a really good bowl and I saw that they have a lot of options and add-ons to bowls and smoothies. Definitely a good option for quick healthy drinks and bowls! read more

Juice Appeal used to be a favorite of mine a few years ago. It's relatively well priced for a juicery/smoothie shop and they do give you a decent serving for your money. I've tried smoothies a few times in the last few months and they really just taste like nothing. read more

Simple, smoothie selections! $3.50 for a small and $4 for a large. Citrus delight and mango madness is what we ordered, but I don't think you can go wrong with any of their smoothies! Tropical and colorful theme to the small shop that provides refreshing smoothies! read more

Juice Appeal - Citrus Smoothie (left) and Mango Smoothie (right) - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Berkeley, California

After seeing other Yelpers pictures of acai bowls from Juice Appeal, I decided to come try it for myself. Being spoiled by the acai bowl from Cafe Brasil in Santa Cruz, I wasn't sure what to expect. The acai bowl ($9.50) comes with your choice of almond milk, soy milk, or apple juice blended with acai and bananas as the acai base. It is then topped with granola, frozen raspberries bits and blueberries, coconut shavings and honey drizzled on top. The bowl was very colorful and the gentleman next to me asked me what I'd ordered because it "looks pretty". The consistency of the acai wasn't too bad; a little watery but not as bad as other places I've tried. Other Yelpers commented on the frozen fruit which held true with my bowl but wasn't that frozen to the point where I couldn't easily eat it. The downsides of juice appeal, is that if there are at least two people ahead of you, you'll have to wait about 10 minutes or so for your smoothie or bowl. If you aren't in a hurry, I think it's worth trying out. I'll probably go back if I'm in need of an acai fix or smoothie since it's so close by. read more

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If you don't pay too much attention to where you are, you'll likely miss this spot! Nice place to get smoothies, and the employees were nice and chill. I liked the mango madness, and I think I prefer this place over Jamba Juice. Would totally come back! read more

Juice Appeal - Mango madness - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Berkeley, California

Goodbye Jamba Juice, hellllloooo Juice Appeal! This place offers a variety of smoothies, juices, and shots to fulfill any of your needs or cravings. My favorite at the moment is the Malibu Blast (or is it Tropical Blast...? I can't remember) smoothie. So refreshing! I also get a fresh ginger shot with cayenne pepper every time. The owners are really sweet and I appreciate them for being open during this pandemic! read more

I've gone here a few times . The smoothies are good, and the staff is friendly. Today I did notice that the mandatory compost fee was raised from $ .25 to $1.25 when ordering online. On my way out after picking up my drink, I made sure to clarify that that did mean that the cup I got my smoothie in "is compostable, correct?" I was told that it was, and I do believe the staff member might have believed that. Anyway looking up the cup and lid when I got home it looks like they're standard recyclable plastic (Karat C-KC24U specifically). Hmm. I guess it's possible that the composting fee is for the materials they use in the kitchen, but I have to admit this leaves a bad taste. read more

So my gf has been talking about this juice joint in B-town that makes pure juice out of fruits. I was really excited to try it out. Apparently the first time I came here, we ordered the wrong thing....Smoothie. LOL it was pretty good but I mean, Jamba carries the same thing :/ So today I come in and we order JUICE but we messed up again. Sure we had juice, but the artificial type from the stores except that this place carries different flavors. I had the boysenberry juice which was sweet and not too sour. It was on the rocks which was delish but nothing toooo special. Im not satisfied until I actually have homemade squeezed juice. I gave this a 3 star only because the setting of the little place was decent and the service from the chick was friendly and a star for the drinks Iv'e had there so far. I'd like to come back again but this time with real natural juice. read more

Juice Appeal - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Berkeley, California

loved it. got the detox beet box and it was amazing. the manager is so cool! good vibes

This is my new favorite place to get my juice smoothie from. I love the vibe of the place and the staff is so chill and nice. You must have cash cause they don't take cards. The menu is broken down by what your looking for they have fruit smoothies and Creamy smoothie and veggie smoothie and peanut butter smoothie. I love this place and try to go every morning before I go to work. read more

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It's my personal favorite spot to come to in Berkeley for smoothies. I appreciate that they use natural ingredients to make their smoothies and that without the sherbets that Jamba Juice uses to sweeten their smoothies, this place provides you with a healthy option to start your morning at a more affordable price. Juice apparel has a large variety of smoothie combinations. If you prefer a slightly different version of the smoothie they offer, you can substitute the fruits, juices, and vegetables. In addition to the smoothies, this place also offers freshly squeezed juices and wheatgrass shots. Last are the logistics. This place sits in the intersection of center and shattuck, where parking is difficult to find. Seating is a bit crowded and uncomfortable so this is not the place to drink and work; it's more structured for the grab-and-go crowd. Additionally, and more importantly, this place is CASH ONLY. If you forgot to bring cash, the place literally sits in between Chase, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo. Citibank is on University Ave, so for the all natural fruit smoothies and to save a couple of dollars on a smoothie, I would recommend running to your nearest bank to grab a $5. That said, rest assured that the prices listed on the menu are exactly what you will be paying; there are no additional fees/tax added. My tip for customers: don't forget to ask for a stamp card! read more

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I am a fan of this spot. This place may be small but it's mighty. It packs a powerful punch! In the middle of everything that is going on at Shattuck, you will find this spot, occasionally with a line through the door. Students, professionals, and fitness fanatics from the nearby gyms flock to this location for a healthy boost to their system. I enjoy their citrus-y drinks and have had several trying to keep my vitamin C levels up for this cold and flu season. If you need a delicious healthy drink on the go, come on through. 3/100 read more

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I'm a bit of an acai bowl connoisseur. I can't help it... they're delicious and good for you (compared to a lot of stuff I eat). We ordered the pitaya bowl here. And while I loved the flavor of everything in the bowl, the base itself was really soupy and not as icy. For my husband, soupy acai bowls are a pet peeve. For me, because I loved the flavor so much, it didn't get to me. I do think they need to make their bowls less soupy. Maybe add less almond milk? Still a good experience over all. Fyi, cash only and acai bowls are not on the menu. read more

Juice Appeal - Pitaya bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Berkeley, California

Juice Appeal is as good as it gets, when it comes to smoothies, drinks and coffee. With the stamp card allowing you to take off 5$ from your next order. I think of Juice Appeal as the younger brother of Jamba Juice LOCATION: Great location, right in the middle of Wells Fargo and Bank Of America. .5miles from the UC Berkeley campus, next to 3 banks (wells fargo, chase, B of A) and after you've purchased your smoothie with cash only, you can go to one of the many delicious restaurants around the area (Ikes, Fresco, IMM Thai, Sliders, etc). Also directly across from the downtown Berkeley Bart Station. SMOOTHIES: Such a creative, organic, and healthy way to have a smoothie and/ or coffee. They have all types of different flavors of smoothies, i just happen to always get the "Peanut Butter Me Up" 16 oz 5$ or 24oz 6$. EMPLOYEES: Employees are great, very friendly and seem to all get along with eachother because its always great vibes when i enter into the smoothie shop! All in all, make sure you go out and try the Juice!!! make sure to have CASH ONLY... read more

Juice Appeal - You pick, whatever you like, it's all delicious!! - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Berkeley, California

Needed some energy and decided to stop by here before class. Ordered a Popeyes açaí bowl and found it really delicious!! Was a bit pricey but was a good amount. Would definitely come back again but remember this place takes cash only! read more

Juice Appeal - Popeyes Açaí Bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Berkeley, California

A small little juice/smoothie spot with about 20 different options, some acai bowls, along with the generic protein bar options. They have a ton of juice options and equally amount of smoothies, although, it's true, most of the smoothies seem to be made with fro-yo vs the milk and fruit option. I opted for the nutty buddy. A soy milk, banana, strawberry, peanut butter concoction. At $5.75, it was large and thick, how you want your smoothie to be, yo! I asked for a meal replacement and I got it. I'd 100% return for another smoothie or juice. I found this spot fairly priced and delicious! read more

I've been coming here for the past year or so and I've always had a great experience. The staff is so welcoming and kind to me each and every time I drop in. Not to mention the smoothies are ridiculously good and they have a wide variety of flavor and blends. My go to is the 'Coco Butter' or most recently the 'Pro Bowl' açaí bowl which is AMAZING. If you frequent the area and ever need a quick, affordable and delicious smoothie, juice or bowl...please be sure to check them out! read more

Juice Appeal - The 'Pro Bowl' açaí bowl. Delicious! - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Berkeley, California

Racist uncalled for disrespectful behavior. On Saturday January 2 around 1:45 I came in to purchase a juice. I always order the same drink Private Island. I haven't been in in a few months and I always substitute the mango for banana. I approached the counter to order my drink. I began to order and got a little confused. I could not recall what I normally substituted the mango for. The young lady behind the counter was clearly irritated by my confusion. I then recalled it was banana. Mind you no other customers were in the juice bar. I also always add activated charcoal to my drink. I noticed the price seemed a little higher and when I asked for the breakdown of the price and the young lady because even more frustrated with me and began using hand motions. I explained to her I'm the customer and I have right to ask about the price. She then realized she charged me for the banana instead of substituting it for the mango which I have never been charged. I then paid and looked for my customer rewards card to be stamps she continued with her rude unprofessional behavior. I then told her she did not have to be so rude. She then went on a complete tirade I then asked her her name and informed her I would be repairing her to the owner. She told me her name was Ria. She continued to argue with me. I said to her you cannot just let it go please just name my drink so I can leave. She then said to me "Girl don't talk to me like that" I was totally shocked by this. I immediately called her out. I told her I'm a 50 year old black woman and I do not appreciate you calling me a "girl" I felt that was a micro aggression and compare it to someone calling a Black Man a Boy. She then responded "Oh so now you are going to make this about racism" I again told her to make my drink so I could leave. I then received a call and began to walk out the door the person I was on the line with asked me where I was at due to the extremely loud music in the background I said to the person I'm a a juice bar and they are playing extremely loud music. Rai then said "Oh now your complaining about the music" I then walked back in and again told he to mind her business and to make my drink she interjected herself into my phone conversation. Again no other customers were in the juice bar and she was playing extremely loud vulgar rap music. A a 50 year old disabled black woman I should not have to be subject to music with the N-Word, B-Word, H-Word etc. I have patronized this establishment for many many years. I have always had a pleasant experience with the staff. I have never come access this young lady. She was a young Asian woman and I felt she was being racist and bias towards me. I felt as though since she saw that I was black she could speak to me and treat me in a disrespectful manner and she didn't expect me to call her out on her bias behavior. I will take my money elsewhere from now on. I will no longer support any business that allows staff to treat the public with such disrespect. The drinks are good the service is extremely poor. read more

The new young employees they have are very rude. I ask for activaed charcoal in my smoothie literally EVERY time I go there, she forgot to add it and then rudely says to me "theres charcoal in it." I'll come back when they have more respecrful employees because that wasn't cool. read more

Juice appeal has NO appeal. This just goes to show you're way better off going to chains like Jamba Juice. First gripe: cash only for a $9.50 Acai bowl the size of a froyo cup. Sorry but seriously? Okay and the entire cup has a thin layer of FROZEN fruit toppings and sprinkles of granola. And like 4 coconut flakes. They skimp out SO much on the fruit; it has less toppings than my typical froyo cup. Worse of all, it is ridiculously sweet. they dump honey on it so that every bite sticks to your teeth. The frozen fruit makes the entire bowl nasty because it's not fresh, it's hard to chew, the frozen ice bits hurt your teeth,and the sweetness is overwhelming. The whole top layer was still covered with ice. Frozen Acai + a pool of honey = unhealthy added sugars aka diabetes in a bowl. Do yourself a favor and go to Jamba Juice. This place was actually a lot more expensive than Jamba Juice just based on portion size and cost. (Way smaller portion size and more expensive) Don't get ripped off here! read more

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My usual spot for green smoothies and juices was unexpectedly closed. I found JA on Yelp and was sorely disappointed. No green smoothies and barely any veggie juices. I was looking for something heartier, b/c I was starving. So I was recommended a smoothie with wheatgrass, banana, several juices, plus a carrot juice, and an energizing boost. Fine, sold. Uh CASH ONLY. Okay I walk across the street and withdraw my money. When I arrive back I am the only person, and standing directly in front of the register, staff were all blending/extracting in the back. Fine, I wait. A blue haired dude walks in and impatiently stands an arms length to the left of me and starts uttering noises. Shortly the same cashier emerges from the abyss. And helps the DUDE. WTF. So rude. Obviously I was first in line. YES, you should remember me, since I'm wearing the brightest pink EVER. Whatever biatch. On to my smoothie, I'm hungry. I asked if the juices were fresh, she said only the carrot was, the others were from concentrate. I request for ALL carrot and add another boost. She never asks me what size of drink I want. I automatically get 24oz. Not 16oz. Do I look like a fatty or do I look like a doormat? Maybe both. Geez. So my smoothie ends up being over $10. This place blows. read more

Woke up one Saturday morning really craving an acai bowl & decided to give Juice Appeal a try despite all the negative reviews. To be honest, all the yelp pictures looked very promising and when I ordered the regular acai bowl with apple juice (they also have almond & soy milk options), its appearance made it seem delicious! But don't be fooled - because it was quite the disappointment, as it was very underwhelming & failed to live up to its appearance. Pros: - one of the few acai bowl places in berkeley - fast service - got my order in less than ~3 mins - friendly staff Cons: - thought it was quite expensive (esp. relative to other alternatives like froyo or smoothie options; jamba juice has cheaper acai bowls) - cash only - which is always such a pain - frozen instead of fresh fruits - too artificially sweet Although I was able to satisfy my craving, I would probably not go back again for their acai bowls. I have yet to try their juices or smoothies though, so maybe that will be a pleasant surprise... read more

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Cash only and rude employees... help your customers, don't judge them. didn't end up buying anything because the boy at the register just didn't really seem to care.. your job is not this complicated read more

Juice appeal has the best tasting and healthiest acai bowls you can get in Berkeley! The blend is made fresh to order and it has the perfect amount of sweetness from the drizzled honey and coconut on top. The only downside is the fruit on top is frozen. I've come here a few times now and noticed they can be inconsistent with the portion size. Sometimes the blend is thicker and other times is a lot soupier. Taste is still on point each time though. read more

Juice Appeal - Acai bowls - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Berkeley, California

Best açaí in berkeley. The bowl is really good, only downside is the cash only part. Their menu is long and all the other options sound good as well, the seating is meh read more

Juice Appeal - açaí - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Berkeley, California

Juice Appeal is one of those places that you'd never visit if you weren't a regular already. The only reason I went in was because I'm currently on a health streak and was desperately searching for orange juice (the other option was Pho or curly fries... oh, downtown Berkeley). The cashier was friendly, and there were lots of smoothie options on the menu. My large orange juice (comparable to Jamba Juice's original/medium in size) cost about $6, which is pretty standard for fresh squeezed OJ (aka expensive). I noticed the guy who paid before me ordered something thick and green that was served in a shot glass. They gave him a slice of orange for chase... how interesting. I'm going to ask them what that is the next time I go in. So overall, my experience was nothing special but that might just be because I ordered an ordinary drink! There's no sitting space inside, but they do have two tables outside if you really want to sit down. You're going to be right in front of the busy downtown Berkeley traffic, so I don't think it's all that healthy to be breathing in all that dust and exhaust. Maybe on a nice, quiet day, though! read more

Juice Appeal is just a corner location. unlike it's oaktown's gone namesake, no bbq meats are sold here, just raw juices, smoothies, and coffee. pour: mclaughin organic peru (2) -pretty smooth slight harshness. -almost as good as illy 3.5 stars cash only. read more

I stopped by Juice Appeal for a morning drink. I saw that it opens at 8:00AM. I got there at 7:58AM, and saw one of the employees setting up outside the store. He immediately turned to me and said, "We are not open yet!" I told him, "I know, I don't mind waiting." It was kind of odd that he just assumed I won't wait two minutes until opening. He does not seem to be a morning person. The smoothies are pretty simple -- basic variations of orange juice, pineapple juice, bananas, and berries -- nothing I could not make at home with my own blender, but costing about $5 per cup. 1 star off: Juice Appeal has no special appeal about their juices. 1 star off: Customers do not seem appealing to them either. read more

Bomb asf get a dragon bowl. It's so good, the people there are really kind, they don't take credit card but the cash only rule is made up by the excellent customer service. read more

Juice Appeal - Dragon bowl with honey - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Berkeley, California

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This is literally a hole in the wall. There's only standing room inside the store and cramped skimpy seating outside. The location (across from the BART) is meant only to grab and go which is going to be a pain once it gets warmer. I got the Energizer and was surprised at how delicious it was. I was so surprised that I came back and left a tip. There is a little wait because each order is individually blended on the spot. At the time, there were only 2 people working (one blending and the other at register) with 4 people ahead of me. I spent less than $5 on a 24 oz smoothie. That alone is worth coming back. The only frustration is that it's a cash only business; however, with 3 banks within a block there's no real reason to complain. read more

Juice Appeal - Energized. - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Berkeley, California

It was ok. I would only go if you know what type of vegetables/fruits you like mixed in, otherwise you may order one of their concoctions and realize it's a far cry from being drinkable. I tried the detox beet and it was disgusting. But they were kind enough to redo my drink and I chose something similar to the smoothies I make at home. So my advice is, don't be adventurous, just go with what you know and like here. read more

Juice Appeal - Veggie juice with kale spinach ginger lemon and I added an apple. - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Berkeley, California

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This is a bad place. It is a juice spot that does not use fresh fruit. They do not do custom smoothies. They do not accept credit cards. They are not flexible. It has the staleness of Jamba Juice but without the competence. read more

I think this is my new favorite smoothie place. It's $3.50 for a 16 oz and $4.00 for 24 oz, which makes it a pretty economical for a smoothie. Their fruit ones are pretty good and not too sweet. Service isn't too bad and it doesn't take long for them to make the smoothie. Don't forget to ask for a frequent buyer card to collect stamps! read more

Watch out Jamba, you've got competition! Juice appeals makes great healthy smoothie for a cheaper price than what you've been paying at Jamba Juice! The large menu offers smoothies in all fruit flavors! The island hop has coconut in it and it is deeeeliiiciiooouuusss!! I always try to come here if I'm in a rush and can't make my own drink. It's so refreshing on a hot day. The workers are super friends and it's so cute how they wear aprons with a flower on it! :) Minus one star because they close so god damn early!!!! read more

A much-needed splurge! Once or twice a week I splurge on smoothies from Juice Appeal - either the Green Buzz (without ginger) or Coco Butter (with almond milk instead of dairy milk). The juice and smoothie options are much healthier than Jamba Juice based on ingredient availability. I've never seen so many kale drinks in my life. Once in awhile I also get a half shot of wheatgrass. Remember to ask for an orange slice to accompany it! read more

I really like this place. The smoothies are all really delicious and interesting with healthy ingredients, and they're not too hard on my wallet. Even though it is cash only I think it's definitely worth putting aside some cash to come here. There are a lot of options, so I never have trouble picking out something interesting. I really recommend giving this place a try! read more

Juice Appeal - Peach Kiss, around 10 minutes after I bought it. Even though it's March, it's still really tasty! - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Berkeley, California

I love this place and I walk past from bart to class every day and it's just a commuter classic for me. Service is really good, which is kinda hard to come by these days and there are no good smoothies where I live. I like the peanut butter chocolate banana one. Really gets my morning going. I gave 4stars because it's cash only and I'd buy a smoothie probably 3x per week if they took cards. I only go when I have cash, which is less and less. read more