I've been a huge fan of Paradise Bowls for years, but going to the Manhattan Beach location was…read morealways tough because parking there can be such a nightmare with how busy it gets. So when I found out they opened a location in the Marina, I was beyond excited! The portions are incredible, and they never skimp on toppings. Every bowl is practically overflowing! Everything always tastes so fresh, and you can really tell they use quality ingredients. The staff is also amazing: friendly, welcoming, and genuinely upbeat. Every time I walk in, I'm greeted warmly and feel instantly welcomed. If you've never tried Paradise Bowls before, you absolutely need to. My personal favorite is the Chocolate Arc, but they have a great variety of options and tons of ways to customize your bowl exactly how you like it. 10/10 every single time!

Order: Peanut Butter Pipeline add Bee Pollen (Pitaya base)…read more New location for Paradise Bowls. I've tried Manhattan Beach before. This place is so cute. They had an imaculate takeaway drink fridge, modern decor, plenty of little extras for snacks, supplements, etc. Located between Chipotle and Warburg Parker in the Marina shopping center. They have smoothies, bowls and toasts. Some drinks and snackables too, like pretzels, bags of granola, etc. Service was a little slow, but they were VERY nice. O waited about 15 mins. The line was a bit long, so I opted to place my order online (which quotes a longer wait than in-person:/ and they prioritized me after I asked, even though they didn't have to:) I'm a sucker for a good customer experience. The bowl itself, very good! Personal preference for a more solid, ice cream texture and this was more soft, but still good. My favorite bowl is from SunLife Organics and this is just below that for me. I can't tell if the honey is good quality:/ ...(owner comment here?) but everything else is tops!

I LOVE GROCERY STORES AND RAINBOW ACRES IS THE BEST ONE I'VE EVER BEEN TO!!! I absolutely love…read moreexploring grocery stores; each and every one is unique, has different deals, a different aesthetic, and select food. I like to walk around in them for fun all the time. So... take my review seriously!!! I tried almost all their food and can give a detailed rundown on each one. They have amazing, amazing, amazing food made with love here and employees that are incredibly kind and funny. They're welcoming and you can tell they really enjoy working at Rainbow Acres and want to spread good vibes. Their food is made in house, from scratch, exactly what it is. No food dyes or processing. Just fresh, straightforward food for a good price. RAINBOW ACRES MADE ME SHED A TEAR. I was so incredibly ecstatic to find an healthy, grocery CO-OP near me. The smoothies are great, they sometimes have samples. They're all delicious and they also can be paid with EBT. Their guac and chips was actually the best I've ever had from a grocery store. The guacamole had enough salt and lime, like... whole foods and chipotle guac was PUT TO SHAME. Well-seasoned, super chunky, cilantro, red onion, tomato, mmm, and those chips were actually fresh tortilla chips. So crunchy and light. So yum. God. Their sandwich was insane. Slices and heaps of chicken breast for double the price of a sprouts sandwich and quadruple times more tasty. Don't second guess it, just get it!!! BBQ chicken and ranch salad was insane. I ate it in like 10 mins and my stomach was bulging. When you see it, it will be irresistible. The grilled chicken is marinated and covered in a sweet bbq sauce and their housemade ranch is seasoned deeply, comparable to wingstop's ranch. Crunchy lil tortilla chips and crunchy salad with some roasted corn. Every single thing in that plate had its own flavor, unlike the prepackaged slop at other stores. However, it was close to $20... The fruit tart was FRESH and yummy, a tad sweet, but all the fruit was incredibly quality. The crust left a little to be desired, but great nonetheless. Their hot deli food is great too. We got a parm crusted chicken breast and it was very juicy and flavorful. The samples were great, even their curry is packed with flavor. Their turkey chili was insanely hearty and delicious, thankfully not too salty. chili mango is the best my boyfriend claims he's ever had. immense selection of unique canned and bottled drinks. They make their own green smoothies and juices in glass bottles, but there's also local branded magnesium teas, adaptogens, sparkling waters, etc. LOTS AND LOTS of vegan options. Great selection of teas and medicinal herbs and pure oils meant for the skin. I picked up some grapeseed oil and snacks. Some of the prices here are cheaper than whole foods, but some are more expensive. I really love Rainbow Acres, but some of their prices can be expensive. However, when factoring in the quality, freshness, and how the food is SIMPLE AND CLEAN AND HOPEFULLY AS ETHICAL AS IT CAN BE, it justifies the prices. The employees are always helpful, so it does help to imagine that the higher prices go to them as well. I'm really happy that this place exists. It's not pretentious and makes clean eating accessible for anyone.

Definitely definitely DEFINITELY recommend. I can't believe this place has been here so long and I…read moredidn't know about it. Actually- I stopped I'm once for vitamins and didn't realize the full layout... make sure to take a stroll down every nook & cranny so you know what's available. My most recent experience was wonderful. Even thought it was New Years Eve, I was still able to find the ingredients I needed. Erin was especially resourceful in helping me boogie around the market and gather the items I needed in a pinch (the caviar my friend brought over that eve wouldn't have hit the same without this stop lol). If Whole Foods, Erewhon, the Farmers Market, and the Co-Op of Santa Monica had a reasonably affordable baby... it would be named Rainbow Acres

I was looking for a fresh pressed juice spot in the Marina and came across this place. I ordered…read morethe "Mother Earth" which, contained cucumber, apple, celery, lemon, kale, spinach and ginger. The drink was refreshing and great tasting, however, I would've preferred a bit more ginger. They also offer other healthy snacks, pre-made juices and parfaits. If asked, the staff will suggest some customer favorites that you might want to consider.

I cannot recommend their smoothies. They are small and seem to be mostly chunks of poorly blended…read moreice. At this volume and price point, I expect more real ingredients and I'm appalled at how much ice was in my drink. The decor was cute and the service is friendly. Maybe their juices are better?

My favorite smoothie spot, the Blue Crush is perfection. Staff is always very friendly too!!read more

DO NOT BUY THE DONUTS UNLESS IT IS TUESDAY…read more They will let the donuts sit for days and still sell them to you. Donuts don't taste the same even after one day. I was sold old stale donuts on a Monday and found out from a friend that eats there regularly that they are delivered fresh on Tuesdays. This is exactly why my donut was so old. It had been sitting for 6 days and sure tasted like it. Thanks a lot Nataly for selling them anyway. Yes, they did refund my card after I had to call and request it twice, but at least it was finally done.

I love this place from the decor to the food. As soon as you step through the door, you are…read moretransported off of a busy road into a welcoming, serene, and relaxing environment. There are lots of fun spots to sit, take a break, and treat yourself. I can't wait to work my way around this menu! I have had two different bowls and each supplies what feels like a bottomless bowl of textures and flavors. I actually feel my mood lift when I am eating their food. I always get good energy from their food. I have also tried a Dalgona coffee which is spectacular! I will make a checklist from the vegan menu so I do a better job of remembering what I had (and making sure I try them all!). I highly recommend whether you are vegan or not.

*Vegetarian review *…read more This place is beautiful inside. Parking can be hard to find. Bathroom is available. Seating is somewhat limited. I ordered on DoorDash to pick up. No one greets you when you walk in. I think it's a one man show so if they're busy prepping the food then they won't acknowledge you. I got the Thai jackfruit bowl which wasn't too bad. I like my husband's vegan belly bowl. Tasted more like a poke bowl. It was spicy. The Thai bowl is also a little spicy especially for a kid's palette. It wasn't very filling. It was more like an appetizer. I'd still go back for the taste and fresh ingredients though

The staff in this cute little SaMo café are so patient and nice. The food is delicious and the…read morevibes are very chill and accepting. Love love love that the pastries are all vegan & gluten free (the whoopie pie was a nice treat). My Americano was very smooth too. All-day breakfast bowl is such a healthy option. And they have outlets and plenty of seating. Check this place out!

I'm writing this review based on how a simple situation was handled by management…read more We ordered one protein açaí bowl and one regular açaí bowl. The protein bowl was extremely sweet, and the vanilla protein powder flavor was very overpowering. I understand that this may simply be how the item is prepared, so I'm not criticizing the quality or recipe. However, it wasn't to my taste and I couldn't eat it after just one spoonful. I asked the very nice employees if it would be possible to receive store credit instead. She was very kind and said she would need to check with the manager. When the manager came over, he initially seemed dismissive and asked what I meant by "too sweet." I calmly explained that it just wasn't to my personal taste and it is very sweet, and I can't touch it. I didn't want a replacement or money back , only store credit. He said OK and left... Shortly after, another staff member approached with a 25% discount coupon for a future visit left it on the table and left. I felt this response was not appropriate, especially since I already discussed this with the Manager. After some discussion between the two owners/managers, they eventually agreed to provide the store credit. In my opinion, this was a straightforward situation that could have been handled more smoothly. As a customer, I made a reasonable request and was not looking for anything beyond a fair resolution. From a management perspective, I believe it's important to listen to customer feedback and resolve concerns without unnecessary friction.

4.5 stars from me! So cute, but the items take a while and I personally prefer thicker smoothie…read morebowls. The items are beautiful and tasty. Some bowls are even topped off with a cute edible flower. Not too sweet and not too tart. Service is great. The cashier was friendly, helpful, and patient. The interior is clean and there are some tables outdoors too. The shop is within a condo complex so it's easy to miss when driving by. There isn't a big sign. There is metered street parking around, but the library parking garage is also close by.

I was really craving an açaí bowl so you know I had to hit backyard bowls- they do it best!…read more I love coconut so I chose the island bowl, it was soooo yummy! the fruits were so fresh and I loved the coconut 12/10 imo

I've only had one lingering bad experience (my first visit) where the issue was missing items. It…read moreheld a bad taste in my mouth - but not for long as the flavor combinations and fresh ingredients crafted so delectably continue to leave a taste worth another chance, and another, and another. Only wish they would have compensated for the mistake so that I didn't wait so long to try them out again!

I went early this morning and the team is always caring, shout out to Alicia for always being so…read morewelcoming. Is it great to have great food after a workout.

Stopped by Flake for an easy quick Sunday brunch and it was just a good easy stop. The outdoor…read moreseating is dog friendly and the whole place has a laid back walk up feel. The coffee and food were solid. Flat white was so well done and strong. The Ninja açaí bowl was really good with the hemp granola and my boyfriend loved it. My favorite was the bacon egg and cheese croissan-wich jones. The cheese was melty and the croissant was flaky and buttery and I'm still thinking about it. The breakfast burrito seemed popular so we tried the sausage egg and cheese. It came with a good green salsa and was filling but more just fuel for the day. The service was genuinely great and the people that work here are very lovely. We like flake.

I am only commenting on the forced tipping. I tapped my card. The employee did the rest. And by…read morethe rest, I mean adding a tip. This is not a tipping type of establishment. I stand on the corner. Wait in line to order, walk up to pick up my food when they call the name. Find my own table, if I'm lucky to find one , and throw my trash away. There is no service! I was so offended to see the tip on my receipt. Food is great. I've been here maybe 10x, though I must say I'm turned off by my last visit.

The employees are so kind and the acai tastes so delicious. Best acai in Santa Monica!read more

Love this place! Açaí bowls are the best. Can't go wrong with any of the empanadas either! Mac and…read morecheese is my fav!!