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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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The walk back to the office in the heat probably didn't help.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]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.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a small shop, definitely a place to pick up your order.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]
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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The store was clean and service was friendly![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]
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
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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]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?[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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
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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Small bench in front of the store to sit at and people/traffic watch while you eat :)[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]
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Still thinking about my açaí bowl from Roots & Rye. The perfect bowls to reach your wellness & tasty food goals! Came here with my daughter yesterday, after she raved to me about how good they were. She was right! We each got their small size, but it was filled with so much goodness to fill our hunger. It's build-your-own everything here at Roots & Rye! Not just acai bowls, but toasts and smoothies as well. Unlimited toppings is a dream come true. I chose green tea matcha and overnight oats for my base. Topped it with banana, strawberries, oats, almonds and almond butter. It was SO good! The matcha tastes just like frozen yogurt. I can't believe these babies are good for us. When I got home around dinner time, I was still full from my açaí bowl. I will be thinking about these bowls until the next time I get them again. Goodness with each bowl, heaven with each bite. read more
Several years ago, I used to go to this shop, the branch in old town Pasadena. It's a great place to pick up a healthy snack and is really nice on a hot day. I have not yet tried their açai bowl although what I have seen from others, it looks delicious and it has a vast range of toppings that are unlimited. I even saw toddlers, ordering it and super excited to eat it. What I have ordered often from the shop are there toasts. You can get a choice of bread which is very high-quality, and add either avocado spread or a nut butter spread. I went yesterday on a very hot day and the avocados were not ripe enough, so I chose a cashew butter toast. There are many toppings to choose from like granola's, nuts, seeds, chia pudding, fresh fruit, and even natural sweeteners. I got some berries, fresh and toasted coconut and date syrup drizzled on top. It is such a satisfying snack with a bit of protein and other healthy ingredients that I did not feel guilty about eating I don't know if it was the bread I chose, but the size was a little smaller than what I remember. However, it hit the spot until my next meal. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The shop is extremely clean and Service was very pleasant and friendly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more
5 months ago
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
7 months ago
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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The walk back to the office in the heat probably didn't help.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]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.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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
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 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
1 year ago
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
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
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
2 months ago
I placed an ubereats order for an Acai Bowl, and when I went to pick it up, they handed it to me in a bag, not saying anything. I went home and noticed there was no Acai in my Acai bowl. I called their customer service, went to voicemail, left a message, and haven't heard back. 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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a small shop, definitely a place to pick up your order.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more
10 months ago
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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The store was clean and service was friendly![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more
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
2 years ago
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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]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?[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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
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
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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Small bench in front of the store to sit at and people/traffic watch while you eat :)[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more
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A solid acai bowl place. Classic base and topping options. They scoop and get your bowl out to you pretty quickly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I wish there were some tables inside or outside to sit and enjoy the bowl.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more
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2 years ago
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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance is no frills and to the point.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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
1 year ago
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 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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Everything is clean and organized, further adding to their modern aesthetic.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Parking: There's ample parking in the parking lot behind Roots & Rye. 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
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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance is casual, and quick for pick-up only (no seatings inside or outside).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They have two locations in Pasadena. Highly recommended without reservation! read more
3 years ago
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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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
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
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
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
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