to be honest the smoothie was ok at best. but what shocked me was how rude the workers were. we were meeting up with my family there and took some time to greet them and it felt like our presence wasn't welcome and felt like they were rushing us to order. when we asked if the first smoothie was ours the guy was like "yeah obviously it's the first to come out" and then one of the workers told us extremely rudely to "go outside and wait for our order" and we told them we haven't gotten all our orders yet and she told us "i'll hand it to you." horrible experience as paying customers who were basically rushed to order, felt unwelcomed, and kicked out read more

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

Small little shop off Del Mar and Lake. It was an easy walk from work but if you drive, there's a lot right behind it. It's a build your own kinda açaí bowl places. You can mix and match the bases. I got açaí and blue majik. I didn't feel like the açaí was tart enough but the blue majik was delicious. It was a little runnier than the açaí base though. The walk back to the office in the heat probably didn't help. There's no where to sit. I mean I might have seen a small bench right outside but this is by no means somewhere you can go sit and eat at, which is a shame. The toppings were unlimited and the service was good and fast. I got a medium which was filling so I think I could do with a small next time. I would definitely try them out again. read more

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I love the acai here!! The base doesn't melt really fast like other places I've tried. They have lots of options of toppings & sauces so it's great I came on Wednesday afternoon & the staff was really kind to help me choose items for my order! Thank you! read more

Roots & Rye - Two people hold cups of dairy-free acai bowls with toppings like bananas, strawberries, blueberries, and drizzles of caramel and chocolate, outside on a sidewalk. - Acai Bowls Near Me - Pasadena, California

Roots and rye may be like my new recent obsession. I fear I have gone so much that the guy on Lake just says extra granola right before I even say it and walk in. Anyways it's so so good. I could probably eat this everyday and not get tired of it. The overnight oats, acai, and granola are all just so yummy and it genuinely is the best acai bar with unlimited toppings! read more

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My daughter recommended this place to me. She had açaí bowls with her friend. It's my first time. I ordered a small açaí bowl. The base I chose was overnight oats, young coconut, strawberries, and blueberries. For toppings, I had pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries, and cinnamon. The açaí bowl tastes so good and filling. That was my quick lunch and got energized. The service was prompt and easy. read more

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I went to Roots & Rye yesterday. I got a small acai bowl. The base for my acai bowl included pitaya. The toppings for my acai bowl included a mix of berries, nuts, overnight oats, granola, seeds, beeswax, honey, and peanut butter. I was highly satified with the bowl I had. Every ingredient looked great. I didn't much enjoy the flavor or texture of the overnight oats and the beeswax. read more

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

Pretty solid acai spot. I love how customizable the bowls are. Picking and chooses from a plethora of toppings is always great. That way, you can get exactly what you want. There's an abundance of delicious, diverse toppings, which is what makes Roots & Rye stand out. I'm knocking off a star due to the quality of the ingredients. The acai is the frozen, sherbert-like ice-cream type. Not my preference when it comes to acai. And the bananas and strawberries were a little underripe. Still tasty! And I loved being able to add protein powder, peanut butter, and cacao nibs on top. So this is a good, quick acai bowl stop if you're looking for swift service, and customizabilty. read more

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My absolute favorite place for açaí bowls!! I love how there's so many different bases to choose from and you can have up to 3 in your bowl! The coconut base and matcha are my favs!! It's a good price for the amount you're getting - the bowls are very filling, and super tasty. Highly recommend!! read more

The acai bowls here are so refreshing, and I love all the options. I got a small and you can mix and match the bases. I got Blue Majik, Acai, and chia pudding as the bases. The fruits offered are bananas, strawberries, and blueberries. They also have a good selection of granolas, nut butters, etc to choose from. This is a small shop, definitely a place to pick up your order. read more

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

I've had roots & rye plenty of times and they never disappoint! Their acai bowls and smoothies are customizable. The fruits and veggies taste fresh. I typically order the acai smoothie and acai bowl. I like how they offer unlimited toppings and add ons. The store was clean and service was friendly! read more

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My friend introduced me to this spot and no other açaí place can't compare for me. My go to combo for the base is chia pudding and açaí. Top it with blueberries, strawberries, and bananas. This is a straightforward shop. Order and enjoy your açaí outside in the sun. Service is met with a smile and efficiency. Another great combo read more

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I recently have discovered how much I love Acai bowls! So I was excited to try a new spot in Pasadena when I was in the area. Parking here was difficult, this location is located in central Pasadena (near Lake) and every time I am in this area it gives me such high stress and anxiety because the drivers here seemed to be impatient and reckless as they drive in the city. The parking lot behind the row of businesses were packed. This was on a Friday night around 7pm. After 10 mins of circling the area, we finally found a spot. Once we got in, I wondered if they were open. It was dimly lit and really quiet inside. It looked like a ghost town, where there was no one in sight. Maybe I came during an off-peak time? The worker sitting in the way back saw us and came over and helped us with our order. This process was fast and I appreciated that, it was nicely packed with all the toppings and I was excited to try it out! I wished there were more options for fruits; there were only strawberries, bananas, and blueberries (maybe by the time I was there all the other ones were sold out?) My base had the matcha, acai, and chia pudding. I love matcha and this matcha felt like it punched me in the face to let me know they were invited to the party and acai and chia pudding were just there as decoration. I wished there was a better balance between the flavors (maybe I should've asked to try a sample) but not the stores fault. Now I know to probably stick to just the acai base. It was good but it didn't wow me, I don't think I'll go out of the way to come here but if I am by chance then I wouldn't mind stopping in read more

Roots & Rye - Base: Matcha, Acai, and Chia Pudding (ask to sample the bases to see what you like!) - A multi-layered acai bowl in a clear plastic cup, topped with banana, berries, and other toppings, held by a person's hand. - Acai Bowls Near Me - Pasadena, California

All I have to say is this place sets my bar high for acai bowls bc everything on it is so fresh and the portions are so generous. Like each small bowl is barely $10 for unlimited toppings. None of that $1 for each extra topping! read more

Roots & Rye - Green Tea, Coconut, and Chia Pudding - Acai Bowls Near Me - Pasadena, California

Small açaí shop on lake. I like their blue majik flavor (coconut, mango, pineapple, and blue algae(?)) because the texture is smoother than the açaí (which gets kinda icy). Blue majik does melt faster though, fyi. Unlimited toppings. Small bench in front of the store to sit at and people/traffic watch while you eat :) read more

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

The BEST and MOST AFFORDABLE place for açaí bowls in Pasadena!! Roots & Rye is hands down one of my favorite spots for an açaí bowl. You can choose from a small, medium, or large, and the best part is that you can add AS MANY toppings as you want as long as they fit in the cup. So much better than the usual "pick 3" rule at most açaí places!! They offer a wide variety of bases, so you can really customize it to your taste. And the French vanilla granola is my absolute favorite. It's super flavorful and adds the perfect crunch. The fruit is always fresh and delicious, which makes every bowl feel like a treat, and you can choose from strawberries, blueberries, and bananas. None of these are frozen!! It's so good. There's a free parking lot in the back, which makes it convenient even when it's busy. Overall, Roots & Rye is such a gem if you're looking for a fresh, satisfying, and highly customizable açaí bowl at a VERY affordable price. read more

A solid acai bowl place. Classic base and topping options. They scoop and get your bowl out to you pretty quickly. I wish there were some tables inside or outside to sit and enjoy the bowl. read more

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It was my second time here and staff was rude (3/14/26, 2:30pm). They rudely told my group to wait outside when we were still waiting for our smoothies. We had to ask why before they told us that they'd hand it to us outside even though there was plenty of space inside and it was a hot day. The smoothie was also not as good as the first time. I hope the staff learns to be respectful. read more

This place always hits the spot. It's convenient being near a parking lot. Their online ordering is so easy. I usually place an order, do a quick and seamless pick up and surprise my kids with an after school snack when school was in session. Everyone devours this deliciousness! read more

The best smoothies and açaí bowls in the California!!!!!! Wow, just simply amazing. If you're looking for the perfect smoothie, then Roots and Rye is the perfect place. read more

I love this place it's my go to açai spot I feel like honestly most açai places are relatively good and taste kinda the same what separates roots & rye is their bases they have a plethora of bases that I haven't seen anywhere else. The staff are nice and it's conveniently located near old town with a bunch of restaurants and shops!! read more

Love the build it yourselves concept, unlimited toppings too! Overall, love how generous they are l with the base and toppings. Service here is super friendly and helpful. Ambiance is no frills and to the point. Ordered two medium bowls online totaling $27.98, and appreciated how they kept it in the freezer until I came by to pick up. The cacao nibs were super good!! read more

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

Always delicious and fresh! The fair prices and unlimited toppings make Roots & Rye one of my favorite Acai places in SoCal read more

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

First time at Roots & Rye ! The staff is very friendly and welcoming. I love that they have a small size option for the Açaí bowls. There are so many açaí shops with one large size which can be pretty wasteful at times. They have a variety of toppings and they only use fresh ingredients. I did take a peek at their website before heading over. Online you can read about the health benefits of each topping. This might help you with your açaí bowl creations :) I do want to mention that this location is pretty small. It's just enough space to order and take your goodies to go. There are no tables to sit and enjoy your treats. However, there is one bench outside of the front door. read more

Been meaning to try this place for a while as I love açaí bowls. While the açaí base isn't as sweet as I would like, you can mix and match bases which I didn't. Also you get unlimited (I think) toppings so that's pretty cool. A small was almost $10 but that seems to be the going rate. Service was good. read more

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

Roots & Rye has been my go to for açaí bowls for years. I've been to many açaí places but none have ever topped Roots & Rye. I get the small bowl with pataya base and chia pudding and my bowl always comes out stacked. Some places charge you per topping but not here! You have no limits when it comes to the amount of toppings you want. They never cheap out on their serving sizes. The workers are also so lively, which gives the place an uplifting energy. Everything is clean and organized, further adding to their modern aesthetic. Parking: There's ample parking in the parking lot behind Roots & Rye. read more

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

Make sure you know what you want when you're ordering. They work fast, so if you have decision paralysis then make sure you note down what you want because there are a lot of options and their efficiency might make you feel rushed and unnecessarily pressured. The toppings are varied, and they are amazing. I'm not an acai bowl fan but I did get an enjoyable meal from what i ordered. The acai was not too sweet and not sour like yoghurt. And they are not too frozen so it doesn't have ice crystals (which is a good thing). read more

Tried the acai bowl here and it was decent! They have unlimited toppings which is nice and you have the option to mix bases if you want. We would've liked it to be a tad less frozen and a bit more flavor, but overall was a solid bowl. Service was quick and friendly! read more

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

Root & Rye have the most delicious açaí bowl in Southern California (LA, OC, SD). All the bases were super-flavorful, plus their fruits were of high quality and toppings can be customized to your desire. Staff were friendly and they assemble your açaí bowl in minutes. Ambiance is casual, and quick for pick-up only (no seatings inside or outside). They have two locations in Pasadena. Highly recommended without reservation! read more

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

I've been thinking about getting far more strict with my ratings because there are place that TRULY deserve the maximum amount of stars, but unfortunately there are no 6 stars I could give this place. Imagine if ice cream was somehow both tastier and healthier (or, shall I say, less unhealthy?). That is exactly what this place sells. The base is some sort of frozen yogurt made out of Acai, blueberries or any other sort of super healthy food/fruit. Then comes the fun part. I added overnight oats to mine as a 2nd layer and kinda wish I would have done the whole thing with overnight oats instead (next time I'll ask them if that is even an option). Then comes the fruits. They slice them up in front of you, they are as fresh as they come. Then you can choose from all sorts of granola and more health-nut foods such as chia seeds and flaxseed. You can even add sweetened shaved coconut or almond butter as the final, top-most topping! Customer service is also great, and although there is no place to seat, the ambiance is nice and fresh. Highly recommended place if you're craving a sweet and cold treat in Pasadena. read more

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Love getting the smoothies here, I like adding protein powder to the smoothies to make it a little more filling. The service is also really nice. read more

Overall this bowl was delicious. Everything was very fresh and refreshing. Staffs were very welcoming and friendly. Would definitely recommend this place to people who love açaí bowls. read more

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

A-OK acai place. I love the selection and customization options here but I have a new favorite. We did a half dragon fruit half acai bowl. Dragon fruit was delicious, a bit sweet while the acai was more tart. Some of the toppings were not as fresh like stale granola and mushy blueberries, which is why too many options may not be the best. Other toppings were fine from dried goji berries, cacao nibs, sliced almonds and almond (and other) nut butters. Otherwise for the price this was pretty good! read more

Roots & Rye - A layered dairy-free acai bowl with toppings like banana, chocolate, and berries is placed on a wooden table at Roots & Rye in Pasadena, CA. - Acai Bowls Near Me - Pasadena, California

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A great place to get your Açaí fix! Definitely easy to miss if you're not looking for it so look harder! My wife and I have been wanting to try this place for a long time since we are huge fans of Açaí in all forms. Upon entering, you are presented with a simple menu and the process is seamless. You decide whether you want a bowl or a shake. I went with an Açaí shake - chose oats, Goji berries, peanut butter (don't get this option as it overpowers the Açaí), and other options. It was really good - the perfect amount of thickness and consistency. The bowl on the other hand, was where this place shines. They do not skimp you on anything! They filled the bowl to its brim with Açaí, cacao nibs, oats, fruits, and honey. It was so delicious! The prices here are very fair and we will definitely return for another Açaí fix. Obrigado! read more

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This is hands down my favorite açaí bowl spot in SoCal. Like... can I get a woot woot?! Roots & Rye offers so many base flavors from regular açaí to chia seed pudding to matcha and blue spirulina. It's decision fatigue at its finest but with the best outcome for each person because everything is gloriously delicious. Like, you can't go wrong. Then to top it off you can choose from over 10 toppings -- fruits, granola, honeys, nut butters. You can truly customize to your heart's desire. It's priced by the size of açaí bowl you choose and they also offer smoothies. This is a small shop so it's set up to be pretty much takeout only. Give it a try. Or maybe don't because you'll be hooked. read more

Roots & Rye - Drool - A clear plastic cup contains a dairy-free acai bowl topped with strawberries, blueberries, banana slices, granola, and chocolate drizzle, with a green spoon. - Acai Bowls Near Me - Pasadena, California

Toppings are unlimited, small size is good enough size to be filling, lots of topping options, açaí base is smooth and not too sweet! Service is good! Only one bench outside to sit at very limited seating! read more

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Acaí Bowls are becoming mainstream! Ice Cream, Fresh fruits, nuts, toppings of your choice (whatever available) more nuts, more fruits all packed in... yummy! This is what this place is all about! Love it. Roots & Rye at first I wasn't too sure about, as it's easily missed from the street because the store front is so small, street parking is not always readily available at the front, except walking over from the large parking lots behind the plaza off Del Mar and Lake Avenue. Anyhow, I think Roots & Rye is worthwhile to go aside from the hardships of parking. Their fruits include Jackfruits, Strawberries, Pineapples, Blueberries, Bananas, etc., are usually available. The good thing is they prepare the fruits in front of you. I like how they stack the fruits on top, it's like a puzzle. Lol. My favorite is their Blue Majik Bowl which has strawberries and Pineapples along with your toppings. Or you may choose to customize your own bowl per request. Nice little place but no where to eat except for a bench outside. It's healthy and delicious. Give them a try! read more

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This is my new favorite spot for acai bowls in Pasadena! I hadn't realized they'd opened up a new location on Lake Avenue and wish I had sooner! Roots & Rye offers you the option of customizing an acai bowl, toast, or smoothie from a list of high-quality ingredients. This is a creative concept, and it means you'll never run out of options to try! I got an Acai Bowl with the Blue Majik and Overnight Oats bases. You can select up to 2 bases for the bowls and an unlimited number of toppings. I packed mine with strawberries, blueberries, bananas, goji berries, hemp seeds and almond butter. I've never had a Blue Majik base, but this was super tasty and reminded me of a pina colada. The Medium Sized bowl was a good size, and I left feeling full and energized to finish off my day. FYI, the Blue Majik was fairly icy (my friend's Acai base was, too) and not as smooth in texture as you would expect from an acai base. But I enjoyed that since it helped me cool off from the SoCal heat :)) read more

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My favorite aspect of this açaí spot is the melted butters, THATS GREAT. The açaí was fine but not the consistency I remember while living in Brasil. I would like it less icy. The dragon fruit was light on flavor, but good none the less. Great toppings to pick from and that made it a solid 4. Service was quick and patient. I expected a little more of a vibe inside but it was basic. I'd go back, just not go out of my way to go. Happy Munchies, aVeganAndHer read more

Roots & Rye - Acai Bowl (melted butters is a must) - Acai Bowls Near Me - Pasadena, California

Love Roots & Rye, it is the perfect combo where it is delicious and healthy!! Whenever I need a healthy meal, this is my go-to place! Prices went up by a dollar ($11 for a medium size). There are many bases to choose from (all so delicious, my favs are chia pudding and blue majik and matcha). My favorite butters are classic peanut butter and unique cashew butter!! I just wish nutella was an option. Parking is plenty in the back and I have always had good customer service. They are all friendly. There is no dining, it is purely just to order and go. It's so fresh and a great healthy meal on a hot (or cold) day!! read more

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Amazing açaí bowl place! Unlimited base and toppings - do I need to say more? I also love the variety of base that you can choose from - green tea, chia pudding, açaí, pitaya, and blue majik. A lot of toppings to choose from and you can even add powders like cacao powder, matcha powder, and bee pollen. I usually get the medium bowl and the portion is very decent! Overall super tasty and filling! The only slight downside is there really isn't seating available so it's more a to-go place but seriously the bowls are amazing!!! read more