Nectar of the forest I mean Nektar in Lake Forest is fantastic. Great, clean, inviting and bright interior with inspirational quotes on the wall to energize, motivate and get me in that mindset to run those 13.16873 miles on the beach. I have to mention the off the charts energy of the young man Michael here who greeted me, welcomed me, suggested a great smoothie( which tasted exquisite), was so polite, made a gorgeous one and just represented this company so well. The Strawberry Banana smoothie is delicious and almost gone. Nektar also has fresh pressed juices, protein waffles, iconic and supercharged bowls, parfaits( build your own too) and a nice selection of protein bars. This store is small and compact but with comfortable seating for 24. It is in a shopping center full of several restaurants on Rockfield Blvd just off the 5 Freeway. I got to use the restroom and it was spotless. Now back to that beach!! read more

Stopped by today for a refreshing smoothie. Kristie helped me and was so kind and professional. I had the banana berry blast with added peanut butter yummy! What a great place and awesome people and service. Clean and a huge selection from super healthy to just downright yummy! and still healthy! Highly recommended read more

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Erin was so friendly and kind! Smoothies were fantastic. Made fresh and fast. This my "Go To" for healthy nutrition due to the options! I am blessed to have on a block away from my home! Environment clean and free of debris and trash in the surroundings. Will definitely return. read more

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It's true what other commenters say about staff being rude and unfriendly. I walked early one morning, greeted the folks inside and they didn't answer back. The smoothies aren't that good, not enough variety ingredients to create a good smoothie combo and the staff is rude. I think my one visit was my first and last. read more

Store was clean and staff was friendly. Smoothies were some of the best I've had, particularly the pink flamingo and the tropical green read more

Nekter Juice Bar - Tropical Greens Smoothie - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Lake Forest, California

I love Nekter already, but this location's customer service was beyond phenomenal! My drink was made to perfection and the store was clean and welcoming! read more

Ordered a PB&J today on my way to work and noticed that there were hard things like rocks or glass inside my smoothie. I found three pieces (so far) and it has only been the first 1/4th of my smoothie. I am extremely disappointed because I don't know what I might've swallowed! This is a SAFETY HAZARD!!! I can't even drink it anymore!!!! I was excited to get a smoothie but this was a huge disappointment to my day read more

Nekter Juice Bar - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Excellent smoothies !! Friendly crew and great service. The Halloween decorations are really nice and tasteful looks fantastic . I have been coming here for years and will continue because of the friendly service clean environment and of course best smoothies in OC. Keep up the great work and Happy Halloween to all the staff ! read more

Every time I go for shots they are always fresh as can be. ginger is tangy but super fresh, turmeric is always good and usually do my ginger shots first then turmeric because it offsets well. Thanks! read more

We stopped by Nektar after a pool day and was exhausted. I noticed a poster for the newer pineapple items that looked amazing. I am putting my vote in now Nektar....keep the pineapple bowl all year! I beg of you! It was like a healthy, delicious version of pineapple whip but way way better!! The granola is the best and adds such a great crunch to the sweet refreshing pineapple bowl. Who knew coconut whip cream could be so good! Next time instead of pineapple I am asking for strawberries. Can't wait! The store was super busy and the staff were fast on their feet greeting everyone while fulfilling order after order. I will be back!!!! read more

First and foremost, I wanna give Aidan and Aubrey a shoutout. They were extremely patient, nice and made recommendations. Customer service is definitely NOT an issue at this location at all. Now far as the bowl, even though it was better than my last one I still have to go with a 3 star. I've had certain places such as Everbowl & Earthbowl and even tried a new spot called Acai Republic and I just find I can't get with Nekter. My wife feels the same and we do appreciate them but I dont think it can get better. read more

I ordered on the app at 3:17. Order was supposed to be one at 3:32. It is now 3:46 and still nothing. There's no one in here. I don't understand why this is taking so long. The customer in front of me said thank you and the employee did not reply. I wish I could take the tip I added on the app back. read more

Nekter Juice Bar - I ordered on the app at 3:17. Order was supposed to be one at 3:32. It is now 3:45 and still nothing. There's no one in here. - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Lake Forest, California

This is not normally a place I would come to on my own. I was meeting a friend for lunch but at the 11th hour was surprised to be told they had just started a juice cleanse so could we meet here. There are an abundant number of eateries in the plaza this shop is located at so I didn't mind. But upon arrival I decided to go ahead and order something from Nekter. Normally this plaza has horrendous parking during weekday lunchtime but we lucked out and found a spot right in front of the shop. We were warmly greeted and, after a few minutes of closely evaluating my options, I ordered the Protein Power bowl. I was asked if I wanted whey or pea protein (I had no clue so picked whey based solely on my not being overly fond of peas) and a few minutes later my bowl was ready. We sat at one of the outdoor tables and I must admit my bowl looked great. To quote from their menu it consisted of "strawberry, banana, cocoa nibs, coconut flakes, vanilla protein, and housemade cashew milk blended together and topped with peanut butter protein granola, fresh strawberry, blueberry, banana, a scoop of peanut butter, and superfood blend" (ah...the mysterious "superfood blend"). I didn't know whether to eat it as presented or to stir it up; the latter seemed to be less boring so that's what I did. I was really pleased with this bowl. It had a multitude of flavors and textures, all of which I liked. Maybe what surprised me the most was that when I finished I was full. It was a good sized container but I was expecting to still be wanting a hot dog or something after I finished. Nope. I was quite satisfied. I'm not certain what the rest of the menu might taste like but I'd definitely not hesitate to order the Protein Power bowl again. And yes, I might even be back on my own sometime. read more

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I had great service here and my smoothie was tasty and made quick! The staff were great at offering help regarding any questions with the menu. read more

Jamie and Shelby are amazing they always give me great recommendations and treat me amazing every time! The best Nekter by far!

Came to Nekter after my workout to try their Pineapple Matcha! Got a $5 reward for the 16oz (originally $6.95). I got the vanilla whey protein in it (if you're not used to protein powder taste, i wouldn't get it. I'm not a fan) i can't tell if it's the matcha that has the aftertaste or the protein powder. Either way the drink itself is really good I've always had a really good experience at Nekter. The employees are always friendly and helpful! read more

Nekter Juice Bar - Pineapple Matcha - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Lake Forest, California

To start of the morning I've switched it from drinking coffee to having protein drinks in the morning and must say that to start off the staff here at Nektar make the morning experience even better to start your morning as you get your shake Earn n Emily have a positive vibe and to find that these days in staff it's challenging so if you want to get a healthy shake and receive it with a positive vibe this is your place read more

Nekter Juice Bar - This is a Popeyes Açaí smoothie with some weight gain and a ginger and shot - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Perfect location!!! Staff was absolutely superb.....fulll of good energy and great vibes!!! The bowls were absolute perfection....the consistency was thick and flavorful! I will definitely be back at this location! To the people in charge of this location...the entire staff from 12-1pm on Friday October 21st was absolutely amazing and deserve a round of applause plus more ;)! read more

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I was in the mood for an Acai bowl, and even though Nekter isn't the first place I would go for one, I was in the parking lot so I decided "why not!". I decided on the Acai Banana Berry Bowl with no agave nectar. Took about 5 minutes to be ready. Sure, the bowls are not filled to the top, but I haven't been to a Nekter location who has done this. The girl who took my order was nice. Simple, fresh, and satisfying. I'll be back. read more

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So not sure where to start. My son wanted a fruit bowl. So we stopped in. He wanted a certain bowl but didn't want dates on it. The person at the register was more or less upset that he asked for that. Not a good start. My turn. I eat at the one on MacArthur and 405 and they are awesome and are very helpful. We can customize our bowls. Do back to Lake Forest Nectar just terrible service. I got a bowl with bananas strawberries and blueberries. I asked if I could add apple they said no they don't allow this. This is the first time at any nectar around the country that I couldn't add apples. Then I asked for peanut butter and they said we can't add that. Then I asked can I sub the granola that was in it for the hemp granola. I was told no but could for $1.50 I said ok not a big deal. But it was because my bowl went from $ 11.25 to almost $14.00. I spend over $28.00 for 2 bowls. It's not the cost it is that I could not customize my bowl but was charged for subbing out something that was already in it just a different kind. The person at the register had to ask the girl making drinks if I could get the apple no because we don't have frozen apples. Again makes no sense. Most likely never going back. Would rather drive to Irvine and see the staff there. Much better group of people. read more

We walked over to Nekter Juice Bar after dropping off my car at America's Tires. We had some time to kill and were thirsty. It was warm for Black Friday and we needed some fresh juice to quench our thirst. I opted for my usual Buzz and the bf got the Toxin flush. We were just behind one customer and masks were back in fashion. Service was good and we didn't have any issues. We drank our juices at the table inside while enjoying the free A/C and left when my car was ready. read more

Nekter Juice Bar - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Went here because they offer cash back on purchases and I've been craving juice for a few days! The workers were all very polite, wOrked quickly and seemed pleasant. I ordered The Green Apple Detox (not pictured) and a Ginger shot and my coworker got the Pink Flamingo. My juice was exactly what I wanted, with no kale and no ice because I ended up drinking it the next morning. Still was fresh and delicious! This was also my first time getting a ginger shot and boy was it spicy! But it was good, a great way to wake yourself up! Much like a shot of alcohol though, I had to slowly sip it instead of downing it all at once. All in all, this location is chill and has a nice vibe. I'll definitely be back. read more

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I've been a regular here out of convenience but I will have to stop coming as I've repeatedly gotten poor service and/or quality orders. Today I ordered a smoothie bowl through the app, left a 15%tip, and was given a bowl that was barely half full. For almost $12, this is kinda ridiculous. read more

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Walk up. Nice stock in the cooler. Quick service. Excellent service at the in person ordering for a first time customer. Great team I'd go back to this location. Quick reserved in an out parking. read more

Nekter Juice Bar - The Greene work'n with Tropical Cooler. My first time at nekter Juice Bar. Excellent Customer Service and very attentive. - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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Finally tried Nekter juice bar after years! I never heard anything special about these juice bars so I never gave it a shot, but I was craving something sweet and on the healthy side. This location was pleasantly clean and the two workers were very helpful and welcoming. They have a standing fridge with quick serve options as well, which I thought was rather convenient if I ever wanted to pop in for a quick drink or wellness shot. Only downside was that they did not have any fresh oranges to juice for my drink. Instead they used their distributor's bottled orange juice. They told me of this when I ordered so I took a risk; but you could tell that it was definitely not the best quality. Definitely will come again! read more

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Some of the worst service i ever received! I placed my order online and 16 min later i showed up to pick my juice on my way to work! Two girls upfront could not find my order: they said it is not there! The third one came from back and locate a drink that was down somewhere in a cabinet and hand it iver to me! Was 3/4 full only and warm! The personnel working today has nothing to do with customer service ! I felt horrible and wanted to drop the drink back to them! They lost a loyal customer read more

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Very good service, love coming here! The store manager that works Mon-Fri mornings is great at what she does. read more

I do like something quick, easy, and healthy. You can easily order on the app and they'll have it ready for you within 20 minutes. Pick up is off the the right. You don't have to wait in line if you order in advance. The place seems clean and tidy. read more

This location is amazing. Erin is the best and took care of my order with so much enthusiasm and made sure I was happy with my order. I highly recommend this location!! read more

Walked in to pick up my mobile app order, stood there for few minutes with 3 employees behind the counter, 2 facing back too busy to notice the customers. Got the attention of one employee who came from the back, and she asked me for my name. When I gave it to her, I guess she couldn't understand or had hard time hearing. Instead of being a customer service and asking "I'm sorry I didn't get that" or "can you repeat that?" She just yells "WHO?!" very rudely. So I repeated my name and the girl just ignored me. Then one of the girl who was facing back finally turned and confirmed my order and handed me two water-down melted ice juice. Won't be back read more

Second time I ordered Uber eats here and they forget my drink twice and my bowl is melted smh.

Walked in--two boys seemed busy. The manager was in the back doing nothing with helping taking orders. Manager made my order take longer because she wanted to upsell on every question. When I finally received my order it was half full Toppings were neatly 1/4 stacked banana one strawberry and five blueberries. If I'm paying $11 for this I would expect this company to serve it legit. I've gone to other nekters and this is the worst I will not return to this penny pinching location Rather than make customers satisfied adding a few oz more to make it look appealing. It felt like I got scammed. read more

Tried this place again because it's close to my house. Wanted granola soooo bad and they do have gluten free granola but both containers are right next to each other and there was granola all over the place! I know they must get mixed up. How could they not? There was granola on the rims of the containers and they are butted up against each other. Neither container is covered either which explains why their granola is so hard to chew! I'm guessing it's stale. I've noticed this place cannot raise their level of positive reviews beyond 3 stars and I wonder if all I've mentioned is an indication as to why. Service is so hit or miss here. When I asked about the granola the girl at counter just shrugged and didn't know what to say. The guy who made my Bowl was as very sweet though read more

This location is open. We went there today, so hoping they will remove the message on Yelp incorrectly stating that they're temporarily closed. I order with the app; it's great. Super easy, they always have it ready at the time they say it will be ready so I don't have to hang around waiting, they're very pleasant and they always get the order right. Can be hard to see from the street, but look for Panera...they share the same building. read more

So disappointed. I came here to treat my kids after a Basketball tournament and got the worst service. Ordered ahead in the app and it still took 30 mins to get the order. While we waited, the three employees talked crap about their shifts and other coworkers loudly using swear words for everyone in store to hear. So off putting! I had to follow up on the order after a long wait and she said we are working on it. I said that it had been 30 mins and the girl didn't apologize or say anything other than "here" when she handed it to us. I have a lot of patience for food service workers because I have been one myself. I don't have a lot of empathy though for people who are unapologetically rude and stuck up. Really bummed I just wasted money on something that was supposed to be a treat and ended up being a negative experience. :( read more

A "1" rating is probably not deserved, but if I do a 2, 3 or 4, no one will read it. People always loos at the 5's and 1's. I need to bulk up, which means more protein. So I asked how much protein is in a scoop of their protein and at first she didn't know and then she said 5 grams. NO protein powder has only 5 grams; it wouldn't be worth producing something that weak. They are usually 20-30 grams per scoop. I didn't ask further. I get real tired of shop clerks not knowing the products they sell. Then she packed the mixing container with ice so that the drink was the consistency of water and had the taste of slightly--and badly--flavored water. All that for a whooping $11.29 plus tip. I shoulda just stayed home and thrown yogurt, a banana and Whey Protein in the blender. read more

Got the greenie juice and it was super refreshing. Good cleanse for the morning Also got 2 elderberry shots. These are so good but you'll have to ask for them because they're not on the menu read more

Pretty sure I got tap water and fruit. I love nektar, but this drink I got was so bad.. ran out of time so I couldn't get my money back. But very bummed about it.. Changed it to a two from a one because they were really nice! read more

Nekter Juice Bar - Straight up water.. - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Lake Forest, California

I bought a bowl and it was the consistency of a smoothie. I used to work at Nekter and we had to make them the consistency of ice cream. This is sloppy and lazy work. Very disappointed in this stores quality. I'll Delete the review when they prove they can do better. read more

I frequent this location because it is near my home and they have never made a mistake on my order. It's always fresh juice. One time there was moldy tasting blueberry but it's not there fault because you could not see mold on it. There protein bites are the bomb! Everything here is good! I only wish it were organic but then the prices would have to go up.... The service is fast and efficient! They automatically put your juice in the fridge if you do not pick it up right away to keep it fresh! I'm satisfied with the service overall every time. read more