Rush Bowls

6 months ago

Visited rush bowls for the first time today! We loved that there was nothing premade- it's all fresh. Even down to chopping the kiwis for my bowl. They were even nice enough to let our dogs try their dog bowl version. We will definitely be back to try more of their options and their boosts! read more

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Xochitl M.

6 days ago

Came during the October heat wave to take refuge and cool down. Orders the Oasis and Aloha smoothies because we were feeling a tropical vibe. Both smoothies were delicious and refreshing and we had fun with the color changing straws. A very nice addition to these scrumptious smoothies which are pretty hefty portions compared to some smoothie chains. Employees were very welcoming and served us with a smile despite the heat. Would recommend and will definitely be back if I'm ever in the area again. Bonus points for portraits of dogs on the wall. read more

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Arissa H.

20 days ago

Been looking for a smoothie/açaí bowl fix and came across this spot! They have a really big menu with lots of options for toppers, every single thing looked sooo good! We got a dragon bowl and a PB crunch, and every smoothie can be made into a bowl and vice versa!! Staff was also very friendly and ~patient~ while we were trying to figure out what to get. They also promote having no added sugars, and you can definitely tell!! Everything was so fresh and easy, we'll definitely be coming back! read more

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A M A Z I N G! Our new go-to acai spot! My boyfriend and I got 2 beach bowl açaí bowls. DELICIOUS!!! Did not skimp on toppings. Probably one of the prettiest bowls I've had. The service was top tier - SUPER nice and gave us ice water while we waited. We paid $32 for both bowls (about average in the area). read more

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Crazy how it's a copy of Nekter. Lame name. Rush? Not a fan. I expected it to be better. Overpriced. Not original. Not horrible but underwhelming. Staff was ok. Customer service should be on point. Very dry atmosphere. read more

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Absolutely the slowest service I've ever experienced. It took about 10 minutes to order, then another hour to receive the bowls. There were only maybe 8 parties ahead of us. read more

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Chase D.

2 months ago

Love love loved this place! Adrian was so amazing and our bowl were really good with homemade peanut butter! read more

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Joseph W.

2 months ago

Solid bowls. If you're anywhere in San Diego need to pay them a visit and get a Smoothy or bowls. Excellent

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Angelina F.

2 months ago

soooooooo goodddddddd Peanut butter and almond butter was literally to die for. I went to Hawaii earlier this year and these are just as good. read more

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Irvin S.

2 months ago

Was bummed Mad Beet closed but found this Gem. Refreshing Bowls, awesome staff, great vibes. Staff was super helpful as well. read more

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Allison C.

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May R.

5 months ago

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Alexia G.

4 months ago

Super cute place, pretty expensive though for just a simple bowl. Other than that pretty good, fruit is super fresh but açaí is okay. Workers super nice! read more

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Ari C.

3 months ago

Fruit was fresh and the blend consistency was perfect. I liked the blue spirulina foam. They had fun temperate changing spoons. The staff was friendly and answered all our questions as first timers. They have seats inside and outside to enjoy there. Parking was pretty easy too. read more

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2 months ago

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Carlos A.

7 months ago

Come try Rush bowls here @ 1418 Garnet Ave. They are the best place to have your favorite acai or smoothies as a snack or dessert. It is healthy and extremely delicious. The service here is amazing, the staff are extremely friendly. They are also dog friendly so you can bring your best friend along for a treat. The vibe is incredible and atmosphere is marvelous. You can go to the gym, take a walk with friends family, walk your dogs while enjoying your favorite snack, or even enjoy pacific beach that is just down a couple blocks down. I recommend this place to anyone who loves Acai or even fruit smoothies. You will not be disappointed! 10/10 read more

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Tiara F.

2 months ago

Awesome customer service and awesome bowls!! first time going and they were so helpful and understanding, lots of options

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Adrian L.

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Gabriella B.

5 months ago

love this place! we got the beach bowl with strawberries, the peanut butter smoothie, and the original protein bites. all three were delicious! you can tell they only use fresh ingredients for everything. additionally, all the employees were so nice! we will be back! read more

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Stephanie W.

6 months ago

We love this place! Their bowls are so so good we went two days in a row! So many delish options and customizable toppings. Organic ingredients and no added sugar! Our kids loooove this shop and they have COLOR CHANGING SPOONS which are so fun for the kids! The family that owns the shop is so nice, the staff are super friendly. We will be frequent customers here! read more

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Becky P.

2 months ago

Excellent fresh bowls and smoothies. Such great service too! I would recommend them to anyone.

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Jason P.

6 months ago

Adrian and his wife are always so kind and they give out awesome service. My girlfriend and I went recently and for the Beach Bowl and the Glow smoothie. Both were delicious! The store is so cute and clean. read more

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Kaden F.

5 months ago

This place was genuinely so good, I had the power bowl with homemade peanut butter. The atmosphere was beachy and bright. The owner was the nicest guy !! Also sign up for the rewards and you get a free bowl next visit, I will be back this weekend. 10/10, will be back for the good prices, tastes and vibes. read more

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Angelica O.

4 months ago

Rushbowl has nice people & delicious RUSH protein bites. They have other things such as smoothies and açaís bowls.

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Lizeth F.

7 months ago

Such amazing service! We walked in a bit overwhelmed by the amount of options and the owner gave us a few recommendations. Both bowls were super good and refreshing. The place is cute and has some tables to enjoy your bowls. read more

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Malik

3 months ago

This place is amazing! found the app on seed oil scout. This places uses all clean ingredients, and no seed oils (except for the granola). The bases are real açaí not sorbet. The owner was so nice and offered me ice cold water after he saw me sweating, he also gave me some toppings on the house. I'm definitely coming back here. Best açaí spot in the area read more

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Nicholas B.

3 months ago

Bowls were good but customer service was even better. Noah was extremely kind and helpful! We left with the biggest smiles on our faces because of him. read more

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Ryan H.

5 months ago

Stopped here after work today and had a mix aloha and beach bowls. Best açaí bowl I've had in awhile! Also the house made peanut butter is fire! read more

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Raquel G.

7 months ago

Great new spot! Generous portions and tons of options. Sweet cream cold brew was perfect. The Chocolate Covered Strawberry bowl was a big hit. We also got a bowl that was half Beach & half High Tide. (special request they accommodated) One thing to note is the consistency is not thick like most places that serve straight out of a premade bucket. This place uses all fresh, real ingredients & you can definitely tell. The staff is wonderful! Definitely recommend. read more

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Abrahm A.

4 months ago

The bowls were amazing, and the banana rush bites were good too! I recommend coming to this place for a delicious bowl!!!!

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Susan R.

8 months ago

Delicious and fresh açaí and fruit bowls. The owner is super friendly too! Stop by on your way to Pacific Beach!! read more

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Jude N.

4 months ago

Very nice and friendly, big portions. Staff is very friendly and feels so incredibly welcoming.

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Jayden W.

8 months ago

Fresh, organic and super clean establishment. The staff was soo kind and the bowls were delicious. While we were waiting we were offered a sample of the house made peanut butter and it was great. 10/10 recommend, can't wait to come back. read more

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makie h.

8 months ago

Owner was so kind!! The beach bowl was super yummy too! The banana bread balls were also 10/10. I would recommend to anyone! read more

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Patty R.

8 months ago

Amazing bowls! Fresh, fruity and all-natural. Peanut butter is all natural and made by them. Peanut butter bites, bowls, and smoothies made to your liking. Check it out! Super refreshing! read more

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1418 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109
Pacific Beach
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(858) 255-8006
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Hours

What time does Rush Bowls open?

Rush Bowls opens at 9:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Rush Bowls close?

Rush Bowls closes at 5:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Food & Alcohol

Does Rush Bowls have catering options?

Yes, Rush Bowls does have catering options.

Does Rush Bowls serve alcohol?

No, Rush Bowls does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Rush Bowls allow dogs?

Yes, Rush Bowls allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Rush Bowls have parking?

Yes, Rush Bowls has parking options.

Other Amenities

Is Rush Bowls wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Rush Bowls is wheelchair accessible.

Does Rush Bowls have free WiFi?

Yes, Rush Bowls has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Life doesn't have to get in the way of healthy eating. We've redefined the concept of a quick meal by preserving the importance of nutrition. Our bowls and smoothies are nutrient-packed with up to 5 servings of fruits and vegetables and fully customizable boost options for extra protein, energy, antioxidants, and more!

History

Established in 2004.

Rush Bowls was launched in 2004, when founder, Andrew Pudalov, decided to leave the hustle and bustle of New York's financial scene to pursue his dream of creating a healthy, fast-dining restaurant that filled people's lives with honest ingredients and delicious recipes. As a result, Rush Bowls was born in Boulder, Colorado, offering meals crafted from the finest fruit, topped with granola & honey, and blended with protein, vitamins and other nutritious ingredients that taste delicious while promoting a healthy lifestyle.

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After working out in the area and seeing Mad Beet was closed (RIP), we opted for Oakberry Acai on…read moreGarnet. This location has recently been renovated and updated, so it looks very nice. The ordering station is easy and clean - no human interaction needed. Unfortunately the smoothies fell pretty short. They just tasted like protein powder and didn't have great flavor. At least we knew they were healthy. I would stick to Acai bowls if you are ordering from this spot

The wait was pretty long when we came because I think they were having a promo in their app - we…read morewaited around 20+ min for our bowl. However we really liked it! We made our own bowl and added bananas strawberries and a matcha chia seed thing. Couldn't taste the matcha but the bowl as a whole was really good, plus the acai had great flavor. Would get again!

Fruittitude

4.5

(850 reviews)

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.

Superberry Acai

4.1

(19 reviews)

Easily the best açaí in San Diego. Super fresh ingredients, generous portions, and it always hits…read more The staff is awesome, the place is clean, and the service is consistently great. If I could give it 10 stars, I would.

After a workout at the UTC, I searched for a spot where I could get a good protein smoothie or…read moreshake. Superberry Açái caught my eye as it was one of the vendor stands in the middle of the courtyards. This spot didn't look like it was getting much business since the lady inside was just on her phone. I felt bad so I decided to ask her for a protein smoothie that they offer. It was pretty pricey.. at about $15 total for the drink I got. However, it contained 28g of protein and was full of delicious and fresh ingredients. She made my drink to my customized liking and it tasted super good. The acai bowls here look tasty as well and are customizable with any toppings such as fresh fruits, nuts, butter seeds, cacao nibs, granola and coconut. Maybe next time as I was pretty satisfied with the smoothie I got!!! Perfect and convenient if you're at the mall already. They have outdoor dining tables and chairs you can sit at.

Hermosa Surf

4.0

(104 reviews)

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.

Came on a Thursday morning, so it wasn't too busy. I loved the vibes of the store! It was very…read morebeach-y, surf-y, and san diego-y. They had a mini chess set, so my friend and I were able to play a game of chess while enjoying our acai bowl & smoothie. We got the hermosa acai bowl and the blvd smoothie and agreed that the acai bowl was better than the smoothie. I liked how the acai bowl had kiwis because I usually don't see that as an option at other spots. Smoothie was pretty standard imo

Green Fork

4.5

(17 reviews)

I thought this food was fire. A lot of food around Belmont is greasy and so it's nice to have…read moresomething fresher. Prices are a bit high but it's mission beach. Compared to other places it's relatively cheap. Customer service was fire too. Super sweet people and it feels like going into a family members house

Green Fork is a healthy food eatery that is the latest business in this Mission Beach suite which…read morehas seen the likes of a chicken wing shop and a grilled cheese restaurant as a tenant over the years. To match the name, different shades of green paint were applied liberally to the exterior and made it stand out from its neighbors. Parking was available curbside, or you could use a pay lot to the south of the building next to Starbucks. The inside had about half a dozen tables for seating. Two menu screens hung behind the service counter. Sandwiches, salads, acai bowls, smoothies, and some breakfast fare were offered. I chose the Turkey Avocado Crunch from the list of four sandwiches. The ingredients were sliced turkey, avocado, provolone, coleslaw, and tomato on sourdough bread. The order came with a choice of sweet potato fries, regular fries (my pick), or a side salad. The sandwich was sliced diagonally and placed in a takeout container with the french fries. The coleslaw provided a crunchy texture, hence the description in the item name. The fries were of the steak cut variety with light salt sprinkled on top. They were still warm from the fryer which made them more enjoyable. As we approach the summer season, there will certainly be sufficient foot traffic near this busy corner. I hope Green Fork can take advantage of the volume and succeed in the long term.

Better Buzz Coffee Pacific Beach West

4.0

(754 reviews)

Love this place, service was great and fast, plus best drink ever it always hit the spotread more

Another Fri-yay, another stop at Better Buzz... Now that we've embarked upon the month of…read moreSeptember, we're in my BDay month... and yes, I celebrate ALL month! I'm that girl. But I digress. Apparently, Better Buzz believes in birthdays too because they sent me my free drink reward today. So of course, I had to stop by before work and pick up a, you guessed it... Pumpkin Spice Latte. There were a few cars on the drive-thru ahead of me, but the line moved quickly. I also noticed that Better Buzz now has egg bites, so I also ordered the Veggie egg bites to give them a try along with my iced PSL. When I got to the window, my drink was ready, the employee at the window was cheerful, and I paid $8.33 for my egg bites (which was a little steep), and then I was on my way to work. The egg bites came with a little spicy yogurt sauce which was a nice tough. Better Buzz says they make the egg bites, "fresh in house, every day using cage free eggs." The egg bites did indeed seem very fresh, and I enjoyed dipping them in the sauce to add a bit more depth of flavor to them. The PSL is as PSLs are... mildly aromatic, sweet, and heavily flavored with cinnamon and pumpkin notes. It was an enjoyable way to start the morning, although I will go back to my basic and boring Americanos tomorrow because I tend to shy away from sugar in my drinks to be able to enjoy a sweet treat at some point in the day. I guess this was my sweet treat for today! I think Better Buzz doesn't get the respect it deserves from locals and self-described coffee people. Sure, many of the drinks here are sweet and a bit extra, but BB also has solid espresso drinks without all of the the syrups and added stuff. They may not offer pretentious pour over coffee from some faraway place, but they are consistent, kind, and fun. Better Buzz is a great place to go for a coffee or tea drink, a refresher type drink, and or light bites. I still really appreciate their generous rewards program, and honestly, I'll be a fan for a long time to come. Peace.

Shake Smart

3.7

(12 reviews)

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!

The Barista Botanist

3.9

(199 reviews)