One of my new favorite açaí bowl spots! Came by for a post workout treat after kickboxing on Sunday and Roots & Rye definitely hit the spot. Nestled in that little alley next to The Dog Bakery and Cafe 86, it's a cute little spot to grab an açaí bowl. I wanted to try the charcoal coconut flavor and it was very interesting and blended nicely with the pitaya that I chose. There's also a pretty blue blend that I plan on trying next time. I love the unlimited toppings option because I like to pile up on all of the fruit and toppings. There's also a variety of granola flavors which Is nice because you can always try a new flavor every time you come. I chose the Honey Almond one and it added just the right amount of crunch and sweetness! I also love the bee pollen topping option which I always get in Hawaii but I rarely see it at açaí places in our area. read more

Roots & Rye - Pitaya 12 oz. Acai Bowl & Charcoal - Acai Bowls Near Me - Pasadena, California

If there was a 10 star I would give a 10 star rating. I was walking on my way to 85 degree bakery and found this place. I ordered an açaí bowl with blue majik. I've never tried it before but it has the prettiest shade of blue and was a separate base. Taste like ice cream. The bowl was amazing. Perhaps the best I have ever tasted and other places can not compare. If only it was easier to find parking I would go here all the time. The price is good and they even have me $1 off coupon since it was my first visit for next time. You can customize your bowls by adding in different base and there are so many toppings which are all Included in the price. After coming here I have been searching for something similar and haven't found anything that tasted the same. read more

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Really like their acai bowls here, as well as, the friendly service. I got the acai base with a mix of overnight oats and granola, topped with berries, bananas, toasted and raw coconut, almond butter and some chia seeds. The texture, freshness and sweetness level were perfect. We also got the avocado toast on the country bread with all the seeds sprinkled on top. This too was very fresh and flavorful with and surprisingly good and not overpowering crispness from the seeds. read more

Roots & Rye - Acai Bowls Near Me - Pasadena, California

Roots and Rye is as good as it gets! Açaí bowls with unlimited bases and toppings. The staffs were so friendly and accommodating. Yes to every request. No odd looks or attitudes. They even took the time and asked how my day was! Loved the selections and the warm butter bar. Their 16 oz was enough to leave me full and satisfied until dinner! Huge contrast to most açaí bowls I've had from other places aka hunger within 2-3 hrs. Overall - hands down my fav açaí bowl ever! Their hype is real! read more

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It was my first time and I love it here! The employees were so nice and helped me choose the açaí bowl toppings as I wasn't used to choosing my own. I wish there was a location closer to me. I would drive out here to get this though! read more

O M G. IT WAS LOVE & FIRST RYE!!!!!! As someone who is pretty apathetic about acai bowls, this place has definitely won me over. What really makes this place unique is that they have a hug variety of bases (instead of your standard acai and pitaya) that you can choose from. In fact, you can get as many as you like! They offer blue majik, matcha, charcoal coconut, chia pudding, overnight oats, acai, pitaya. I literally got ALL of them except for the acai & pitaya. Yes, you heard that right - you can get unlimited bases AND toppings!! So of course, I piled on the different granolas, healthy nuts, honey/butter toppings. I love the combination of the creamy base with the gritty texture of the grains. The juxtaposition is as satisfying as eating a hot cookie with cold ice cream. Each base was like a different experience in its own, but still meshed well together in each bite. The matcha and overnight oats were my favorite. I love a strong green tea taste, and the texture of overnight oats makes each bite chewy and solid. The charcoal coconut was a close runner up - it had a fragrant hint of coconutty sweetness, and didn't taste gritty like most charcoal based foods do. The blue majik was a bit sour for my taste, but it wasn't bad! Everything here is so filling and so fresh that I feel like a health GODDESS even though it tastes like dessert. I'm HUNDO P COMING BACK TO THIS PLACE! read more

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I've been ordering for few years now and today I just spent over $40 on postmates only to receive my chia seed pudding on the side in a little sauce container. Are you serious? We order EVERYDAY! Never will we come here again. read more

Unlimited toppings. Yes, you heard right. Popped here for a refreshing delicious açaí bowl. I went to town in toppings, added a dollop of of almond butter. This bowl was absolutely delicious. Fresh and healthy toppings. Staff were friendly. They have some seating inside, outside seating is available in the alley. Check in on Yelp for one dollar off. Yes please! read more

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Quite literally the best acai bowl place ever!!!! It was soo yummy, good portions, and best of all they're not stingy with their serving. The place was clean and the staff were sweet. 10/10 I would recommend & come back read more

Roots & Rye - Yummiest acai bowls - Acai Bowls Near Me - Pasadena, California

Roots & Rye is definitely my go-to spot in the 626 for acai bowls. I've come a bunch of times since COVID began, and it's consistently hit the spot with quality, flavor, and portions. I'm a huuuuuge fan of the blue majik base and highly recommend it (they were out the day I took this picture). The bases are all very creamy & smooth without being too sweet, and all the toppings are always fresh. I love that they don't limit the toppings; it makes it so much more fun to create your bowl, and the employees often even suggest additional toppings. I also love watching them cut up all the fruits + drizzling the nut butter / honey on top; such a satisfying experience! This location in particular is pretty easy to get to with the free nearby parking structures. Highly recommend stopping by here if you're in Pasadena! read more

Roots & Rye - a dessert in a plastic cup on a wooden table - Acai Bowls Near Me - Pasadena, California

My mother and I come here 3-4 times a week after my workouts. 90% of the time it is a great experience and the acai bowls are amazing Two days ago we visited the store and the young petite girl behind the counter decided to cop a huge attitude because she barely put any acai in my bowl and filled it with overnight oats. Normally I would ignore this but she went so far as to start slamming things down and had another girl take care of us and left mid order. I am beyond polite probably to the point of annoying making sure to always use please and thank you. It's was beyond noticeable and completely uncomfortable. When we asked for the young lady's name and how to contact the owner the other employee refused to give us her name and said there was no way to contact them. This is a lie I own a business and there is always a way to get ahold of someone for a customer that is unhappy. My real issue is that I got and email address and emailed the owners to let them know what had happened so that they could address the issue with their employee. This experience was bad enough that to be honest neither of us feel the need to come back to this location. I don't need to pay $10 for an acai bowl to get treated like crap by one of their employees. So two days have gone by and no response from management or the owners. It is really unfortunate that this is the way they decided to handle a simple ask for more acai in my bowl. They have lost two customers that frequent their location 3-4 a week because of an attitude problem and lack of response. As a business owner I cannot supposed businesses that do not take care of their customers. I had not intention to post a negative a review but due to lack of response maybe a negative review will finally get their attention. read more

Roots & Rye - All oats and barely any acai - Acai Bowls Near Me - Pasadena, California

I love this place! A go to spot for a lovely mid morning açaí bowl or smoothie! I love that you can customize the bowls anyway you like them! The staff are helpful and friendly! read more

There is a place like this that is similar in Orange County, and it's pretty sad to me how far away that is, but now here is Roots & Rye to satisfy all my acai bowl cravings in LA. You pick the size and there's unlimited toppings. I specifically cannot believe how good the charcoal coconut and chia pudding are. I generally like those in my acai bowl anyways but they take it to another level. The charcoal coconut has the right level of sweetness that I don't think all places get correct and the chia pudding is pretty dense in a good way. One tip my husband discovered is to ask for your nut butter choice after the sorbets are added but before the toppings are added. It makes it easier to mix and eat, and you might get a little more too. The staff that was working the counter was really kind and friendly too. We had some questions as we were unfamiliar with some of their offerings and they were extremely patient in answering them. I seriously cannot wait to come back here. It's so good! read more

Roots & Rye - Acai Bowls Near Me - Pasadena, California

My go to place for Açaí bowl in Old Town. Price (for small $9.95)is reasonable for the size and unlimited toppings. For a small it's a good portion size and very filling. The açaí and toppings are tasty and fresh. read more

Hands down one of my favorite Acai spots. Located in old town Pasadena and right next to Cafe 86, Roots and Rye serves you the freshest and most delicious flavors of Acai bowls. My personal favorite was their Matcha Green Tea. If you're not too sure about what flavor to get, ask to have a sample. Not going to lie, I came two days in a row because I was hooked. I really enjoyed the unlimited toppings and the plentiful choices. The various butters was also a nice touch to the overall bowl. This place is easily one of my new favorite spots to go with friends. 10/10 recommend! read more

Roots & Rye - Activated Charcoal Coconut mixed with Acai - Acai Bowls Near Me - Pasadena, California

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They are limiting to only 2 parties at a time in the store. There was only 2 parties ahead of us and we were probs waiting over 20 mintues to order. I guess cause only one staff member building bowls and 1 checking out. Definitely not close to the best acai bowls I've ever had. The bases didn't really taste like anything (I got matcha and coconut). The toppings were standard, nothing special. read more

Roots & Rye - Acai Bowls Near Me - Pasadena, California

It was the perfect morning to go try Roots and Rye! Walked in (luckily wasn't busy) and the staff member working their was very helpful. I told her it was my first time and she gave me the run down that I can choose whatever base I want (for smoothies and açaí bowls) and add any other unlimited toppings. I was like, WOW! I chose a small bowl ($7 + tax) with a base of açaí and chia pudding. Topped with granola, strawberries, toasted coconut, sweet coconut, chia seeds, sliced almonds, agave syrup, and almond butter. It was too pretty to eat! Tasted very fresh and I thought the small was the perfect amount in a bowl and more affordable than other açaí places I've been to. I also ordered a smoothie ($8 + tax and only comes in one size). I used oat milk with the açaí blend (açaí, strawberries, bananas, blueberries, and goji berries), with peanut butter and cacao powder. It was tasty and refreshing - would definitely get it again. Overall, great experience! This would be my go to açaí bowl fix if I'm craving one. Located in old town Pasadena in an alley along with other Restaurants. Parking is either on the street or park in one the lots in old town (some are 90 min free). read more

Roots & Rye - Small 12 oz. Acai Bowl - IG @jaycee_eats_la - Acai Bowls Near Me - Pasadena, California

Solid acai bowl in Pasadena!! It's a little hidden gem in an alleyway in Old Town Pasadena. Roots & Rye is the Chipotle of acai bowls, where everything is customizable with UNLIMITED TOPPINGS. You can layer your bowl with your favorite base, so I went with acai and a thin layer of matcha. Blue Majik also tasted interesting, with it's plethora of health benefits so I'd definitely recommend people try it out! On my bowl I got chia seeds, blueberries, bananas, strawberries, apple agave, and french vanilla oats! The whole experience was delightful and it tasted so fresh. Will definitely be back! Pro Tip: park in the parking lot on Green to get 90 minute free parking. read more

Roots & Rye - Acai Bowls Near Me - Pasadena, California

Awesome place with amazing açaí bowls! They serious pack it and offer unlimited toppings that are really the good stuff. Worth the price and would come here again, especially on a nice Saturday morning. It's tucked in a little alley way, so hopefully you'll find this hidden gem :D read more

Roots & Rye - Medium açaí bowl - Acai Bowls Near Me - Pasadena, California

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This location is a little hidden, so it's hard to find, but I love their concept of unlimited toppings!! Personally, the acai itself is not my favorite, but I mean those topping choices and the amount they give is worth!! For my bowl, I got the bases: acai, matcha, overnight oats, and chia pudding. (honestly don't know how to feel about the acai and matcha yet but when I go again, I will keep you guys updated fruits: banana, blueberry, strawberry (my three favorite fruits for an acai bowl) topping: cacao nibs, sliced almonds, almond butter, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, matcha powder granola: (personally loved their granola options!!!) honey almond and hemp heart (they also have gluten free options) overall just love the unlimited part :) makes me feel so happy read more

Roots & Rye - Acai Bowl - Small 12oz - Acai Bowls Near Me - Pasadena, California

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The smoothies are really delicious but it's always inconsistent in whether or not you get your cup filled or if there will be a decent amount of space from the top. read more

Roots & Rye - Acai Bowls Near Me - Pasadena, California

Simple, yummy, delicious! I love that this place is focused on just letting you build your own acai bowls however you like; way simpler than other places with overly complex menus. Picking up online orders here is easy as well. I will say I always feel bad that there only seems to be one person working the store -- that's a lot to manage! That said, the folks who work here are always professional and juggle their customers as best they can. The shop is in a cute alleyway in old town, right near a bunch of other things to see and do. read more

Roots & Rye has been my favorite açaí spot for years. Similar to a lot of places, you can choose unlimited bases and toppings. Their prices are still on the more affordable end for açaí (most places are $9 for a small now). Their bases are also a lot better than other places I've tried (I'm a base gal) but their topping selections are pretty much the same compared to other spots. Tons of parking in the parking structure on De Lacey Ave ($1 for 2 hours)! read more

Roots & Rye - Acai Bowls Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Best Acai bowl I've hard so far. I ordered a medium bowl with Pitaya and Chia seeds as my base. It tasted so fresh and the consistency of pitaya base was rich and smooth (not like those frozen premade base). The toppings were all healthy choices, I had flax seeds and hemp seeds. I seriously finished my bowl in less than 10 minutes. read more

Roots & Rye - Medium bowl (Pitaya, Chia seeds, Blueberries, Strawberries, Hemp seeds, Flax seeds and Almond Butter) - Acai Bowls Near Me - Pasadena, California

With choices of a small ($7), medium ($9), and/or large )$13), you can fill your bowl with as much of whatever you want. There are SO many options for bases and toppings. Some of my favorite bases are açaí, activated charcoal coconut, coconut, blue majik, and chia pudding. My favorite granola toppings are hemp hearts and honey almond. Other toppings I enjoy are bananas, blueberries, strawberries, cacao nibs (loooove these, but it's not for everyone), raw coconut, honey, and almond butter. I DO feel bad (from experience) for overfilling with too many bases and toppings in a small size, so learn from my mistake and be mindful for the employees putting your bowl together. Adding too much can increase sugar intake and defeat the point of having an açaí bowl as a healthy meal/snack too. You can also place your order online, making your COVID pandemic experience less frightening and more safe. Roots and Rye was my first customizable açaí bowl place, and I will never forget them for that experience. read more

TLDR; Came for the build your own Acai bowl. There's so many different bases and toppings to mix and match. Located in an alleyway, it was pretty easy to find. The shop itself is pretty small, with only a bench and a few counter seats. If you can't find a seat inside, I suggest taking it to go and eating it elsewhere. Since it's in an alleyway, it smelled really bad when we went so I wouldn't just hang around outside eating. I went with just a plain Acai bowl. I loved how there were so many different options for granola but I always default to honey granola. The only downside was I thought the Acai base was a little too sweet. Other than that, a really satisfying treat! read more

Roots & Rye - Acai bowl - Acai Bowls Near Me - Pasadena, California

Did I come here three times in one week? Yes. Do I regret it? Nope. Basic gist: BYO acai bowl with unlimited toppings and bases. Smallest size (12 oz) is $7 and can easily feed two people for a snack or fill up one for breakfast. Favorite bases: - acai - pitaya - charcoal coconut - chia pudding The Blue Majik base had too much of a slushy consistency when I first got it, so I'm not the biggest fan of that base here, but the ones I mentioned above are pretty spot on. I usually combine the acai/pitaya with the charcoal coconut and add a layer chia pudding on top. Other favorite toppings include the honey granola, all fruits (strawberries, blueberries, bananas), cacao nibs, toasted coconut, honey, and some almond butter. The combinations here are endless and it will definitely fill you up! This place is a keeper. read more

Roots & Rye - Acai Bowls Near Me - Pasadena, California

Just recently found this spot and I'm sooo glad. Replaced my unhealthy froyo cravings lol. It's totally customizable and so satisfying read more

Roots & Rye - Açaí + chia pudding base, help granola, fruit, almond butter, + cinnamon! - Acai Bowls Near Me - Pasadena, California

Ordered online via their website for pick up and it was easy peasy! I've missed my weekly Roots & Ryes bowl and this was SUCH a treat to have on a picnic last week. For those of you who haven't read my original review of this place, the thing that's awesome about it is they offer unlimited smoothie bases and toppings for a flat price. Can you even?! Not only do you get to flex your creative muscles by coming up with the ultimate smoothie bowl combo, but you also get all the stuff you want without spending an arm and a leg. They have curbside pick up available but I'm always unsure about driving down this alley in Old Town, so I dropped my partner off and he snagged the bowls and met me around the block. The staff put the bowls in a back with spoons and napkins and even wrote a "have a good day" message on the front. I love Roots & Rye and am totally rooting for them. Give 'em a try (especially as the days get hotter!), I think you'll love it! read more

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This is my favorite açaí place. Roots and rye never disappoints. You can customize your own bowl and they offer a variety of bases and toppings. They always fill the bowl to the rim so well worth your money. I usually order online and pick it up when its ready so it's also very convenient. Overall, recommend trying this place if you haven't done so! read more

MY FAVORITE PLACE TO GET PITAYA BOWLS! I always order a small pitaya bowl with blue majik (you can mix and match bases). The consistency of the pitaya and blue majik is perfect!! It doesn't melt and get all watery as you eat it. What sold me was the UNLIMITED TOPPINGS! I topped my bowl with granola, bananas, strawberries, cacao nibs, bee pollen, agave, and almond butter. SUPER DELICIOUS and pretty filling for only $7. Definitely worth it. I can see why some people say that parking is a hassle, but for me, I am totally fine with it because there are nearby parking garages that are 90 minutes of parking for free. Roots & Rye is located in an alleyway so sometimes I just park my car there for a few minutes, quickly run in, and get my bowl. read more

Roots & Rye - YUM - Acai Bowls Near Me - Pasadena, California

Been going here since they opened. Very good quality of bases and toppings. Service was top notch. But when I started ordering through the ritual app, the quality has gone bad. First was the spoiled coconut toppings on 9/21 and on my recent order 9/27 the bases of the bowl I got was not frozen. It was soggy and it's the first time they put a very small amount of butter in the middle of the bowl. It's usually on top. The presentation was sloppy. The portion of the other toppings were inconsistent. It doesn't look delicious like when I don't order from the app. Does the staff do not like getting orders from ritual? Or the quality and service has just went down? I like ordering ahead so I do not need to wait in line. I am now hesitant to go to this store. read more

This place is so underrated!! I never leave reviews on Yelp, but when I saw how little reviews they had I HAD to leave one bc they're awesome. I come here so often bc their bowls are so amazing! Whenever I have friends and family that are new to Pasadena or have never had this place I ALWAYS bring them here. Their acai is SO creamy -not slushy- and their pitaya is also so good. They have so many yummy toppings - unlimited and at no extra charge! The staff are friendly :) Park at the free parking lot on Fair Oaks & Green if you can't find parking bc parking in Old Town can be brutal. read more

Roots & Rye - two bowls of fruit smoothie - Acai Bowls Near Me - Pasadena, California

I ordered an açaí bowl but with coconut base... it arrived and when I took it out of the bag k noticed two small hairs on the container. I thought it was from my cat and my hand when taking the bowl out of the bag so I grabbed a tissue to wipe it off... and it did t come off. I wiped again and no luck. I looked further and THE HAIRS WERE INSIDE! DISGUSTING! The last time I ever order and urge all those that see this to look at the pictures to make your decision. read more

Roots & Rye - Acai Bowl with coconut base... AND HAIR! - Acai Bowls Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Yup, still the best around! This time, Kai and Annette were there to help me with my large order. They were the sweetest and had positive energy! Very helpful and have the best attitudes. Bowls were perfect, as usual and delicious. My mother in law tried a bowl for her first time and loved it! read more

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Good custom bowl w really good Açaí! Very light lunch type serving with healthy choices and would definitely recommend it for lunch or after a good workout or snack meal read more

Roots & Rye - Açaí bowl - Acai Bowls Near Me - Pasadena, California

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful! As I continue my quest to sample all of the acai bowls of Los Angeles, Roots and Rye may be a contender for leader of the pack for some many tasty reasons. First, I think that it's pretty clear from their website and others' reviews that their bowls (and smoothies) are incredibly customize-able. There are multiple sizes (the small is $7, and is still very filling), multiple types of bases(açaí, blue majik, charcoal coconut, etc), and soooo many topping options - unlimited and no extra cost! The Acai base is firm and creamy; it doesn't melt too quickly and is smooth enough to mesh with all the accoutrements. My only suggestions would be to chop the fruit a little thinner. My strawberry topping in particular was kinda chunky and it made eating the bowl a little difficult. First world problems though. read more

Why. How. What do they do to these smoothies to make them so delicious?!? My go-to: hemp milk base, matcha blend, add spinach and kale. It's perfect. I promise. read more

OMG! Where to start? I love this place. The BEST açaí bowl I've had. The base is great and solid. It's not liquid so it holds well against all your toppings. You are also able to add two bases instead of one. My favorite is açaí and matcha! There are so many toppings to choose from as well. Let me not forget to mention that the customer service is great. The staff is always smiling and social! Don't delay, get your açaí bowl today ! Lol! No, seriously ! read more

Roots & Rye - 12 oz. Acai Bowl/Matcha with all the toppings! - Acai Bowls Near Me - Pasadena, California

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This is hands down my favorite place for an açaí bowl. Everything was customizable, healthy, and house made. The service was friendly, quick and so helpful about allergen questions. It's extremely cute inside. Parking is in the alley and can be tough to find. 10/10 read more