Prefacing with - I don't really eat Acai Bowls, it feels like just a thick smoothie with some…read moretoppings but I cannot deny that Juice Wave changed my perspective completely and I understand the hype. You can't really beat the refreshing taste of fresh fruit and nutty granola and butter. Especially when you can take this delectable bowl to the beach and just vibe in the sand. Wave Bowl $16 (14.50+1.50): 5/5 The bowl itself looks fairly small like, but deceptively so since I was stuffed after eating the whole thing for breakfast. It is higher cost than I would usually spend but I don't eat açaí bowls to know the average. Personally I really liked that the toppings were at the bottom and the bases were on top, not just because it was a beautiful display but because sometimes when it is the opposite, it can quickly get messy with toppings falling and dropping. The granola was crunchy and the add-on nut butter ($1.50) was plentiful and contrasted well to the fruits. You get some finely diced strawberries and bananas that were just the right amount of ripe, the bananas a little more firm but definitely preferred with the bases. The pineapple spirulina was favorite as it had a good sweetness to it. Honestly wished I could get a bowl with just this as a base and of course the natural blue color is just so unique. Coconut was coconutty and the pitaya was brightly colored, not too much distinctive taste on this one. Peak San Diego Experience

I'm a hater, I hate to admit it but I love un influencing these instagram/tik tok famous places. So…read moreoften they end up being a trend based on good marketing tactics which is amazing but good marketing doesn't mean good flavor and good service. In this case yes the bowl was OK was but was no better than the 3 other bowl places within a mile of this location. The wait was LONG as for many of the bowl places on this street but this one was extra long as in 45 minutes to an hour wait on off hours long. And of course with all these tik tok famous places the price was inflated. Based on taste alone I could have given this place 4 starts but the extra tik tok tax(inflated price just for being TikTok trendy) and extra wait time for the exact same thing you can get anywhere else rubbed me wrong so I'm going to have to leave this 3 star right here.

Premium Acai... hard to find anywhere around San Diego. They also have Cupuacu instead of Acai or…read moremix them! They have smoothies and bowls. Just like a yogurt place pick a size pick a bade and add your toppings. I recommend to add the Leite Ninho, which is a milk powder. Sounds weird to add that but it's a good addition. Service is on par. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff is always on site. It can get busy at times and you might have to wait but it's well worth it. If time permits, we eat there but normally we take it to go. Great place to sit down and enjoy your açai.

This place is great!…read more The fruit toppings are all fresh and taste amazing. The granola is very nice, not super chunky adding texture throughout the experience with every bite. Made in house peanut butter is very nice as well with great flavor, it's smooth and mixes well with each bowl. My wife got the acai bowl I got the half and half because I wanted to see what this Brazilian super fruit, cupuacu, was all about. Has a lighter tropical refreshing flavor, so there is that option, but the acai also has that standard flavor if you want that more robust and pronounced flavor profile. Both very delicious though. We also got a cold brew with the cold foam. Great flavor from the coffee itself. Nice and bright flavor with some sweetness from the cold foam, very well balanced. The service was amazing too, very kind very friendly, and super knowledgeable about their product. We ate inside and they walked out and did a table touch and even brought us some napkins for the table. The decor and vibes was very relaxing and the building was well lit. Prices are also great, bowls include any or all the toppings that they have available. You pick your side, your base then you can build your own or pick from some of their premade builds. We got two medium size bowls, and a cold brew with cold foam, a little over 40 dollars after a 22% tip.

I was shocked at how much I liked the Lemonem. I will be going back specifically for that, they've…read moregot the recipe down, I finished it in ten mins max. I also tried the beets by Dre and that one was good too, but the lemonem was my favorite! I was only there to pickup, but the inside is spacious and they have some arcade games; I imagine it gets busier on weekends in PB but I had no line when I came in at 730am on a Wednesday!

The Mad Beet commits fully to its late 90s and early 2000s hip hop era, and honestly, it pulls it…read moreoff. Retro vibes, free arcade games, and an atmosphere that feels more like a hangout than a restaurant, in a good way. Extra credit for actually letting you play the games instead of just using them as decor. I was not very hungry, so I went with the Arctik Monkey smoothie with peanut butter and chocolate. Straight up delicious and absolutely something I would order again without hesitation. My wife ordered the Feta y Verdes veggie wrap, and even she was surprised by how good it was, which says a lot because she knows her veggies. Fresh, flavorful, and genuinely satisfying. Veggie lovers, consider this your official heads up. The arcade lineup is solid too. Pac Man, Mortal Kombat II, The Simpsons, a classic Star Wars Atari cabinet, plus others. Waiting for food did not feel like waiting. It felt like killing time in the best possible way. One quick warning. The hip hop playlist is not radio edited. Totally fine for adults, but if you are bringing kids, just know you might be explaining some lyrics on the drive home. Overall, fun spot, good food, strong throwback energy. I would definitely come back.

Amazing! The food is delicious and the prices are very affordable compared to other cafes in the…read moreneighborhood. Quick and kind service, I went early and was one of two customers in there but as I left it started to get busy but I still noticed ample service. Great, affordable spot!

Second time was in fact the charm. We visited Ocean Cafe…read moreour first and last day while in San Diego. When I say it was easily my favorite açai in the area, that is no joke. The whole trip I could not stop thinking about the Hawaiian bowl and the second time around, we did end up adding a banana muffin, which was absolutely amazing. I didn't get a coffee this time because I just think I am not big cinnamon person. During this stop in the shop got super busy while we were there, the atmosphere was nice and the staff did an amazing job connecting with everyone one of their customers and even bringing our food to us at the table, which was really really nice. We're already thinking about going again the next time we're in town!

If you want a stunningly good, healthy, low calorie lunch for $12 in PB this is a great option…read more Awesome food, good people.

If you're looking for a spot in La Jolla where you can grab something truly healthy, Juice Kaboose…read moreis a great little option. I ended up here after trying to get into another busy café nearby, but the lines were out of control, and I wasn't in the mood to wait. Juice Kaboose had no lines, so I decided to give it a try, and I'm glad I did. I ordered a green juice packed with antioxidants, and it was delicious fresh, vibrant, and exactly what I needed. I also tried the turkey ciabatta sandwich which came with potato chips that I ended up throwing out. I wish they would have asked me if I wanted fruit. Oh well. . It was good overall, though I would personally recommend toasting the ciabatta a bit more so it's crispier, ensuring the lettuce is fully fresh with no wilted spots, and making sure the avocado is extra fresh with no discoloration. With those tweaks, it would be even better. The menu itself is impressive, and they have a wide variety of juices, smoothies, and healthy food options to choose from. The only downside for me was the weather; it was raining lightly, so I wasn't able to sit outside to enjoy my breakfast. There's no indoor seating, but they do offer several outdoor tables for nicer days. Overall, it's a great grab-and-go spot for healthy eaters, especially when you want something quick, fresh, and nourishing without the long wait.

Make açaí popular again! Açaí reminds me of 2016 for whatever reason!…read more I've heard of the place as I grew up in OC and decided to stop by on a warm day. So yummy I went again! The bowls are gigantic (even the small is generous in my opinion). I had the banzai bowl with guava juice instead of what it typically comes with, it's delicious. I also love how they put some toppings at the bottom of the cup to keep it interesting. It's tasty and the service is quick. Staff have always been nice and chill. There is a small parking lot.

I wanted an acai bowl and found this spot still open on Labor Day. There was only one person…read moreworking, but he was super friendly and doing the most. I got the shark's cove which was pretty much a traditional acai bowl, and chose apple juice to be blended in. Since the large was only $2 more and almost double the amount I chose to get that, and it was GIGANTIC. Literally a whole tub of acai lol. While it was good, the acai wasn't the best I've had or that unique in terms of flavor (I am obsessed with Oakberry and must compare to them). The granola was delicious though and there was a nice amount of fresh fruit on top too, despite them forgetting my blueberries. It was a nice treat to take to the beach!

I started coming here more often and the service is always amazing and smoothies and bowls tasty!…read moreThe manager/owner of this place is a really sweet guy and prioritizes customers when it comes to the business. I can tell he tries to remember every face that comes in and he was kind enough to remedy the situation today when I was waiting for it and one of the other workers didn't know it was for me and put it in the fridge. I will continue coming back to support this business! They are consistent with their bowls and smoothies too which is great!

Everbowl -- Loma Portal, San Diego…read more Back in my natural habitat. Ordered the Large PB Everbowl because confidence was high and hunger was higher. Respectfully... the large fought back. Let's start with the good. Flavor? Solid. Peanut butter showed up like a starter, not a bench player. Ingredients were fresh, clean, and legit. Now the audit. The ratios on the large made mixing feel like a CrossFit session. I was excavating toppings only to discover a thick reserve of untouched açaí at the bottom. Structurally ambitious. Practically challenging. Professional recommendation: Order the medium. Better balance. Better blend. Less archaeological digging. The base leaned a little heavy for my personal preference -- not bad, just dense. Some people like that. I prefer flow. Now... the headline. The Staff!! 6/5. I don't hand those out casually. Friendly. Fast. Honest. Elite banter. The kind of service that makes you want to become a regular immediately. Would I go back? For the bowl? Yes. For the staff? Immediately. Rating 3.8 / 5 Açaí Berries Breakdown Taste: 4/5 Ingredients: 4/5 Ratios: 3/5 Service: 6/5 Vibes: 5/5 Current Status: Medium over Large Lesson Learned: Size matters. Mix wisely. -- The Açaí Guy

I came by for a dirty chai and I was not disappointed. It was probably the best dirty chai I have…read moreever had. It was smooth and spicy! Service was very fast and the lady who served me was super friendly. I left leaving happier and it was such a lovely place to stop by to start my day off.

Stopped here on our way to San Diego to try somewhere new after seeing all the great reviews, and…read moreit did not disappoint. We ordered a chai latte, a dirty chai, and a honey coffee drink -- all were really good and flavorful. The staff was very nice and welcoming too. Definitely a great little coffee stop if you're in the area.

I first saw this from a video and got intrigued since we're huge fans of acai. Our go-to place…read moresadly closed down last year so we were in the hunt for a new one. It's located inside a cookie shop and they don't really have an obvious signage unless you enter. The staff here has always been friendly and accommodating to walk us through the ordering process. Basically, you get a cheat sheet and get to customize it yourself. Their biggest size is actually humongous and we love the variety of their toppings. I just wish more fruits are included but the price isn't all too bad. Their acai base here is more on the watery side which I learned is traditional to Brazil. Also, don't sleep on their pao de quiejo! We could devour dozens of those.

Almost went back for more! The açaí consistency is top tier and the fruit is fresh and sweet as can…read morebe. I love the format of picking your toppings. Staff was friendly, it can definitely get busy on the weekends.

Located in the Catamaran hotel, this is a great little coffee bar. They open at 6 AM which is…read moreperfect for early risers or if you have an early flight. The main restaurant in the hotel doesn't open until 7 AM so Lava Java helps you get a jump on the day. I went very basic with a plain coffee and toasted bagel, but they have plenty of other things to choose from. My friends had Chai tea and they said it was great. My coffee and bagel were great. The ladies behind the counter were cheerful and welcoming!

I stopped by here while taking a walk around Mission Bay for a quick coffee break. I went for my…read morestandard drink, a latte with a little bit of cinnamon. The a girl working there was very nice and had my drink made quickly. Nothing wrong with her making of the drink, it was hot and the milk was frothed perfectly, but the beans tasted kind of basic. You pay a premium in a place like this and the quality was just OK. The coffee shop is located tucked into a corner of the lobby of the Catamaran Hotel. The hotel itself looks nice, but you can tell it's old and it's stuffy and a little musty in there.