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    Juice Wave

    4.8 (466 reviews)
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    Wave bowl
    Sarah B.

    SO yummy! Great service and even better bowls. Cutest little shop where you can see your order being made through a window. Very fun beach decor. I ate here last time I was in SD unfortunately they were closed this visit but I will be back to try again!

    Açaí bowl with peanut butter
    Sage L.

    I come to San Diego multiple times a year, and always make the walk to Juice Wave for probably the best açaí bowl I've ever had. The açaí itself feels fresh and not too sweet, with local perfectly ripe fruits piled on top and their homemade granola. I always add the fresh peanut butter for extra flavor. This place is so incredible, so expect a bit of a wait especially on a sunny Saturday morning! Still the owner and her staff are very friendly and hardworking in this small walk-up stand in mission beach. Highly recommend!

    Wave Bowl
    Irene L.

    Prefacing with - I don't really eat Acai Bowls, it feels like just a thick smoothie with some toppings but I cannot deny that Juice Wave changed my perspective completely and I understand the hype. You can't really beat the refreshing taste of fresh fruit and nutty granola and butter. Especially when you can take this delectable bowl to the beach and just vibe in the sand. Wave Bowl $16 (14.50+1.50): 5/5 The bowl itself looks fairly small like, but deceptively so since I was stuffed after eating the whole thing for breakfast. It is higher cost than I would usually spend but I don't eat açaí bowls to know the average. Personally I really liked that the toppings were at the bottom and the bases were on top, not just because it was a beautiful display but because sometimes when it is the opposite, it can quickly get messy with toppings falling and dropping. The granola was crunchy and the add-on nut butter ($1.50) was plentiful and contrasted well to the fruits. You get some finely diced strawberries and bananas that were just the right amount of ripe, the bananas a little more firm but definitely preferred with the bases. The pineapple spirulina was favorite as it had a good sweetness to it. Honestly wished I could get a bowl with just this as a base and of course the natural blue color is just so unique. Coconut was coconutty and the pitaya was brightly colored, not too much distinctive taste on this one. Peak San Diego Experience

    Minji K.

    Parking and the fact that it's far from me are the only things that keep me from coming here all the time Really good acai, really good granola and fantastic peanut butter, and a bunch of fruit on top

    Acai bowl
    Danielle M.

    This açaí bowl really did live up to the hype!!! Even at noon on a busy beach Saturday it only took about 20 minutes (which they told us when we ordered) and it worth every minute and penny! The bowls are large and filled to the brim with fresh fruit. Would definitely recommend the homemade almond butter too. 10/10 and I can't wait to go back!!

    Christine B.

    There was a line when we arrived, but it moved fairly quick. We placed our order at the register, as the worker was super sweet & made small talk with us as it was our first time here. We came on a Sunday morning so our two bowls were a 30-40 minute wait, however if you are not there to pick it up, they kindly put it in the freezer for you for when you come back. * Pitay-Dye Bowl - 9.5/10 (the acai base had the perfect texture of creaminess, & the sweetness of berry was perfect. the pitaya base was strong of dragonfruit flavor & not icy at all. the honey granola was very crunchy, with a good ratio of it to the base. i like how they finely chop the strawberries & bananas, & pack it on top of the bowl. they definitely do not skimp here. one of the best acai i have ever had! ~tine) * The Wave Bowl - 9.2/10 (all three sorbets were super flavorful. each were all light & refreshing without being too sweet. i liked the blue spirulina sorbet the most. i personally can't describe the taste, but it was delicious enough to make my toes curl. the bowl had a generous amount of strawberries, banana, & granola. the honey also added a nice external sweetness to the bowl. the bowl overall was super refreshing & addicting. i could eat the bowl full of just the blue spirulina base! ~jerm)

    Açaí bowl
    Luiza M.

    These bowls are just as good as they look! Packed with so much fresh fruit on top, delicious granola, and refreshing açaí, this is the best açaí bowl I've ever had. Tip, add the almond butter (made in-house), it's incredible!

    Samantha S.

    This TEENY TINY so easy to miss spot was everything and more. I just loved this hole in the wall healthy juice place so much, it was exactly what I needed in the moment and the price was right. I had eaten junk junk and more junk the night before and I desperately needed a ginger shot of the sort and some healthy greens in my body. I got here 15 minutes too early, had the opening time wrong and the girl was so cool about it but I didn't want to wait around for 15 minutes so I kept walking to the next juice place and when I got there, they were permanently closed! I was pissed to say the least but I took the walk all the way back to Juice Wave and was SO glad I did. I went with a ginger and turmeric shot and a super green juice and I think I paid maybe $13 for both. It felt like robbery and I even told the girl behind the counter she should raise her prices. An absolute steal compared to other juice shops I went to the remainder of my trip in California. They were dynamite, the ginger shot brought me back to life and the super greens made me feel like a new woman. Hats off to this little superb healthy joint.

    Acai bowl
    Maria L.

    Fantastic! I was jogging along Crown Point Park and saw a few people walking with acai bowls and immediately started craving it. I then looked up nearby acai bowls and was so happy i found the exact place i was hoping for! Chef Arleigh is really kind and i love the shack vibes of the smoothie shop. The strawberries on the bowl were pleasantly refreshing & not too sweet, just the way i like it. I love the crunch on the housemade granola as well. And lastly, the old bay in the immunity drink is just the kick i needed. Cant wait to bring friends here after a run.

    Açaí bowl
    Kasey Y.

    Being in San Diego, I wanted to try the most highly reputable açai bowl in the city. After all the research that I did, juice wave was the place I landed on. And it definitely lived up to the hype. This was the perfect balanced bowl with açai, granola, fruit, PB, and of course, love! Got to meet the owner of the store while ordering and she was the sweetest lady ever. She told us that she started in a food truck and has now moved to a storefront, which is awesome to hear her journey. There is a line out the door, but yet each bowl was carefully curated and walked out by the owner to each customer which I thought was a very special touch. The vibes were good and it was nice to sit outside and enjoy the bowl right outside the store.

    Mariam R.

    Came back again (this spot never disappoints) and tried the wave bowl for the first time. I ordered it upside down and I actually loved this version--having all the toppings layered on top makes every bite balanced and flavorful. We added peanut butter. The bowl was fresh, delicious, and definitely big enough to share. Another solid visit! Be prepared for long waits but it's best to order and walk by the bay till your order is ready.

    Menu (8/17/2025)
    Roger P.

    Juice Wave has been in my bookmarks because of their massive acai bowls. I finally had the chance to stop by in the morning to grab one and enjoy at the beaches nearby. I parked near Bahia Resort but there are several parking lots near Juice Wave. Look up SDSU Recreation Parking...I'm pretty sure it's free but please double check! You can also find parking around the streets but you'll be competing against others going to the beach. On a Sunday morning, the wait was about 20 minutes for a bowl. A little pricey but they really do stack the bowls with fruit! But because of all the fruit, the overall flavor is a bit more tart than other places. I wish there was a little more acai to balance out ratio but other than that, it's a pretty solid bowl.

    Anna C.

    Waited in line for 10 minutes and we ordered at 2:20 PM on a Sunday. They mentioned we were the last bowl for acai, and they had already run out of peanut butter so we got almond butter instead. Got the pitay-dye, which is half pitaya sorbet, half acai, with granola, banana, strawberry, honey, and hemp seeds. It took about 20 minutes because they were quite busy, but the girl at the counter was super friendly. At $14.50, it's a decent portion, and the ingredients are fresh--a satisfying sweet treat. Some limited seating in the form of benches outside the storefront. Would recommend parking in the lot where the SDSU Aquatic Center is because street parking is very difficult. This shop has been in my bookmarks forever so I'm excited I got to come here!

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    My favorite acai place in San Diego! I have never found a place that matches their bowls. I drive down from OC for this place.

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    Don't let the name fool you - this place is super authentic and Brazilian run…read more Also, one of the only places where you can get cupuacu in addition to Açaí. Very cool! Definitely recommend.

    I only came here a handful of times before my last experience completely turned me off from ever…read morecoming back. I placed an order ahead of time and showed up about 25 minutes later thinking it would be ready. When I checked in, a younger employee told me it would be another 10 minutes. Annoying, but okay. The parking situation around here is already a nightmare, so I really wasn't thrilled about having to stand around waiting even longer. Well, those 10 minutes turned into 25. During that time, I watched multiple people walk in, place orders after I had already checked in, and receive their food before me. The crazy part? It wasn't even busy. There was no line out the door, no rush, no obvious reason for such a ridiculous delay. After waiting long enough, I finally went up to an older gentleman working there (I'm assuming the owner) and politely explained that I had been waiting a very long time and was confused why people ordering after me were getting their food first. Instead of apologizing or even acknowledging the mistake, he was rude, dismissive, and acted like I was inconveniencing him for asking about an order that should have been ready ages ago. Then, after another 10 minutes, my bowls were finally ready. In total, I waited about 35 minutes after checking in for pickup. To top it all off, the older gentleman practically shoved the bowls at me without so much as a "sorry for the wait." Look, delays happen. Mistakes happen. What bothered me was the complete lack of communication, accountability, and basic customer service. If you're running behind, just be honest about it. Don't tell someone 10 minutes when it's really going to be over half an hour. The açaí is good, but not nearly good enough to make up for being treated like an annoyance. There are plenty of other places in San Diego serving great bowls without the attitude.

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