Excellent service and the smoothies are delicious!!! I'll definitely come back next time I'll try…read morethe fruit bowl - guy next to us had a large fruit bowl that looked delicious!

Cute stop in La Jolla to get juice, coffee, or healthy breakfast/lunch items. For my first round, I…read moreordered beet juice and a medium hot Mexican decaf coffee. It was a nice ambiance to sit and enjoy your juice and coffee. We ordered quite a bit of items as we were waiting for another member of our party to meet us here. The bathroom is beautifully and nicely decorated but they are super strict about using the bathroom even if you are a customer as they had a bathroom (there is a key you have to ask for) "wanted bandit sign"apparently for vandalizing it....which I understand however When another member of our party came, we went inside and the line was so long we decided to use the bathroom before ordering more, we were in there less than 5 minutes and the owner/manager knocked and knocked, I came out and apologized and asked if she knocked. She did apologize but said other people are waiting. I ordered another juice and was going to order sandwiches and acai bowls but felt like we probably were at cafe more than an hour and out stayed our stay. I understand as a business you have to be strict about the bathroom and that is their policy however if it is a juice/coffee place your customers are bound to use the restroom several times especially if they are continuing to order. Unfortunately, It did turn me away to try the food which I actually was looking forward to as they did offer organic croissant sandwiches. We decided to just choose another place to order food. I'll have to think about returning as we are always in La Jolla for yoga.

Stopped by Pinpoint Cafe in La Jolla on a Thursday morning with my girlfriend visiting from…read moreCharolette, and it was such a great start to the day. She wanted a coffee / cafe with a great view and this spot did not disappoint! The kind barista recommended her favorite drink, the maple brown sugar latte, and she absolutely did not steer me wrong. I got it hot in a small, and it was the perfect cozy pick-me-up -- smooth, flavorful, and not overly sweet ($7-8) The atmosphere was welcoming, and the location is even better since it's just a short walk from the beautiful views of La Jolla's Bay. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to anytime I'm in the area showing friends around!

The smoked salmon toast was amazing!! Coffee was not watered down / so well made! Barista was sweet…read moreand welcoming. Even tho the outside is small, it's very beautiful and on a busy street where it's always fun to people watch

I stopped in Hermosa Surf Shop on Labor Day and had Bell's Berry Smoothie, which came with…read morestrawberries, raspberries, and blue berries as the main berries for $13.50. It was a large smoothie and they filled it above the rim of the cup. Although the smoothie was delicious, it was on the tart side, which was not a surprised given the amount of berries in the smoothie. It was well blended and slightly creamy. As hot as it was that day, it certainly was refreshing as well. I really liked the garnish of fresh berries and bee pollen on top as well. I would have liked to have gotten more flavors out of the almond milk and coconut milk. The place doubles as a surf shop as well or doubles as a cafe as well. They also offer Acai bowls and toasts, not to mention espresso based beverages and teas as well. They offer comfortable inside and outside seating.

While we were waiting for our 45 minute dessert to get ready next door, I noticed so many people…read morecoming out of here with Acai Bowl & knew I needed to try. Hermosa Bowl: This bowl is pricey & small, but loaded with fresh, delicious goodness.

This was absolutely worth the wait!! I've tried a few times to come here but the parking is quite…read moretough. So be prepared to park and walk. But when you get here the views are worth it! It's so relaxing to just sit and look down the beach while enjoying coffee. They are super friendly here. And the food was delicious! I had their Mexican Mocha with the "GOAT". Highly recommend!! Love how they made it into a heart. It was the perfect sweet with salty bacon combo, and who doesn't like goat cheese! It is a true hidden gem that if you are near UCSD, come check it out. Plus they give 20% discount to students at UCSD. Thank you!

I absolutely love this place. The staff is super friendly and welcoming and it seems like they…read moreactually give a damn. You can hear the waves from the ocean over the sound of the espresso machine as though you were feet from the beach. Nestled between a Scripps/UCSD Oceanography campus, it's a small/quaint private getaway. Since the word is getting out it's been quite busy and it totally killed my zen to see people doing zoom conferences and speaking loudly at their screens throughout. Really? Oh well, to each their own. The lavender latte was delicious and hit the spot. The sourdough they used for the toast was heavenly...filled with air holes and homemade sourdough flavor. Loved the heart shaped toast. They take care with their presentation. Only drawback is lack of parking. Unless there is some secret spot I haven't discovered yet, be prepared for a bit of a hike. I've been here on the weekend as well and the lines can get long.

Love their juices --so consistently fresh and delicious love the green juices and acairead more

Always my favorite place. Quality ingredients and great Customer Service. Delicious smoothies that…read moremake you feel great. I highly reccomend this location. Enjoy.

BLUE BOWL @ UCSD LA JOLLA…read more Parking is available, but I believe you have to pay if you park in the garage. I decided to just park along Gilman Drive, which is free, and walked about 20 minutes. Honestly, it wasn't bad at all -- it was a sunny day and there's plenty of street parking if you're willing to walk a bit. I've always loved Blue Bowl Superfoods in Oceanside. It's SO good and easily one of my favorite açaí spots, I could literally eat it every single day. I love all the customizations they offer, the variety of bases, and just how many ingredients they have. This time, I decided to visit their UCSD location, which is right in the middle of University of California San Diego's campus. They open around 10 AM on Saturdays (and typically around 8 AM on weekdays), and even right at opening there were already a lot of people waiting. My friend and I were still able to get in and out pretty quickly around 10. I ended up getting their mango passion base along with açaí. For toppings, I loaded it up strawberries, bananas, apples, blackberries, blueberries they truly have so many options. I also love their variety of nuts, seeds, and different types of nut butters. They really don't skimp on choices. Overall, I would highly recommend stopping by. I was SO full after, and honestly, you could even split a bowl with a friend because they pack it generously. It's about $12 for a normal medium-sized bowl, which I think is worth it for the portion and quality. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, which I really appreciated. The ambiance is nice it's more of a grab-your-bowl and then sit outside type of vibe, but there is indoor seating as well. Definitely one of my favorite açaí spots, and this location did not disappoint.

Blue bowl is my absolute favorite açaí bowl spot and has been for the past 7 or so years. I love…read morethat it's a set price for unlimited toppings and their açaí base and blue chia combo can't be beat by any other açaí spot I've tried. I drive to the USCD campus just to get blue bowl and I'm praying they open up another location in central or south San Diego! Service is always quick and consistent. At this location, parking can be tough depending on what time you arrive. Weekends are pretty easy to snag visitor parking. On weekdays, beware lines can get longer towards lunch rush hour.

A hidden gem, almost speakeasy-esque! This little cart is located within the Nobel Executive…read moreCenter, a non-descript office park near Nobel Drive and the 5 Freeway. It's near the back of the complex, and has a good amount of outdoor seating. I had the iced Americano and sweetened it. The espresso was made really well, which made this a great morning pick-me-up. The menu also has a number of non-coffee items as well, with pastries on display. The service was spectacular, with the staff making sure that we were happy with our drinks! Definitely try this place out, and don't let the location scare you

This gem was hidden. It is outside on the left of the building. The owner was very friendly and…read morenice. I ordered a caramel macchiato. The coffee was smooth and tasteful. It was not overly sweet compared to Starbucks. I would come back again for a cup of coffee.

I've tried this Shake Smart twice. Once because of an event and another time because I received a…read moregift card. I had the greens to go smoothie which I found a little chalky and you could still taste the protein powder a bit too much for my taste. I had the almond butter toast to use up a gift card, which was fine but I'm not sure I would personally pay $5.87 for it. I found this place a little bit inconvenient to go to since the hours on Google and Yelp are incorrect and they didn't have any hours posted on their door, but they open at 10am on Tuesdays and not 7am. I also found it odd that they bill themselves as "on the go" food, but you cannot order ahead for pick up. If you order ahead you still have to go to the register to pay, which makes it a less convenient option than other campus options that do allow pick-up. There is no seating inside, but there are close tables and chairs that are outside. Note: This is on the UCSD campus, so it's not very convenient to go to unless you are already on the campus as you have to pay for parking.

So grateful this was open on July 3! Literally everything was closed. I was also pleased at how…read moretasty the smoothies were. I would pass on the toasts which felt like they came out of the can. The student running the counter was friendly and happy to strike up conversation. I can imagine this being pricey for college students. I found it refreshing given how expensive things are getting. I would come back again especially to enjoy the sea breeze on the rocking chairs!

Absolute hidden gem in La Jolla! The location and the restaurant itself are so charming, though…read moreseating is a little tight, so definitely get there with time to spare. We stopped by The Whale and were blown away by the quality of everything we ordered: Drinks: The cortado was smooth and tasty, and the banana cold brew had an incredible amount of rich flavor.  Big Wave Burrito: This was easily a top-3 breakfast burrito for me ever--completely packed with flavor and cooked to perfection.  Lox Toast: Featuring amazingly fresh salmon and top-tier toppings, it was light, fresh, and delicious.  The vibe is fantastic and the food/drinks are top quality. Can't wait to come back next time we're in the area!

YOU (we) HAVE BEEN... i n f l u e n c e d…read more We waited ~25 minutes in a toasty direct sunlit line to get to the counter to order. This place was busy, constant motion. The inside was cramped, I felt bad for people sitting to dine with the line snaking through the tables and bumping shoulders. Watching food coming out, visually I wasn't impressed. Once we got to the counter we just ended up ordering a couple of drinks and pastries to go. We then squeezed our way between diners to a little corner where 6-7 (aye) other people were also waiting for drinks. And the drinks were... not great. The seasonal maple latte was watery and overly milky. The vanilla matcha with salted coconut top? No taste of coconut, also overly milky. The pastries were fine, the maple cronut was the only thing we enjoyed out of our whole order. In conclusion: viral, not vital.

Each time I've come, we are seated outside. This is probably my favorite place for American brunch…read morethough. I do wish they let us sit inside more often. Each time the inside was closed off. Decor inside is so cute though and the bathroom was decked out. Great place for a little date brunch or girls thing. Service was great. The waiter gave as recommendations for all categories. Food came out very quick! The flower plates and cutlery were very elegant. Lots of options for food from sweet and savory. The best thing is the lobster Benedict. Lobster pieces were big and plenty. The flavor was on point. Lobster roll was also very good. The naughty skillet and chilaquiles are good. Potatoes in the dishes are phenomenal. The steak and eggs were mediocre, steak was overcooked and chewy. Also have tried the pumpkin spice iced latte (good) and pistachio iced latte (okay). I also remember trying a few sweet items, but forget which they were - but remember it was good. I would recommend to try if you haven't. I personally enjoy this brunch place more than the others nearby in La Jolla.

Was able to get seated immediately by the host & was excited to dine here for the first time…read more Our server greeted us and asked for our drink orders as soon as we sat, let her know we hadn't looked at the menu yet and if she could return in a couple of mins. She never returned. The floor manager Barbara hovered over our table a few times, and didn't notice once we were waiting. After she hovered our table again with a server and game planned for the floor, I then grabbed her attention before she could walk off and asked if she was a manager and let her know how poor the service was already. She gave an explanation on how she was game planning for her servers and didn't notice lol, then she called over a girl Christina from the little candy shop and she scurried over. She did not know anything about the menu, I asked her where the sides were on the menu and she did not know. Nor was she able to find any menu items on her toast. Waited for 15 mins without help, then after 2 mins of poor service we decided to leave. As a manager, she should have taken our order herself to assure everything went smoothly from that point on. 0/0 service Ambiance also isn't all that, 3/5 cute for kids tho!