Good place for lunch whether you're having a smoothie or a poke Hawaiian bowl. I ordered the Shaka bowl with the grilled chicken and requested go pair it with spicy mayo instead of the sweet chili sauce. It was delicious! Only feedback was the amount of scallions and pickled onions in the dish but overall was flavorful and healthy. I wish there was a bit more chicken. The bite size pieces were very little... read more

Shaka Kitchen - Shaka Bowl with grilled chicken & spicy mayo sauce - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Came Back A Few Months Later And The Shrimp Is Def Smaller And Not Just A "Runt" As Previously Stated In The Reply I Received From The Company Before Took A Pic Of The Whole Inside To Show They're All Runts Not Worth $18 read more

Shaka Kitchen - Lava Rock Tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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I discovered this neighborhood like Columbus while attending my son's basketball game nearby. I was pretty hungry and saw POKE BOWL as I was passing by Shaka Kitchen. There were a lot of people and the area looked mad nice so without even consulting reviews, I took a chance. As a precursor, the two ladies working that Saturday morning were 5-star material. They offered to bring the food over even though they didn't have to. Even more, they had to deal with customers looking at their phone after calling their names repeatedly for their order. This place was small. Was looking at your selfies really that fascinating? Mainly, this is a review of my salmon "poke bowl" or the Kilauea. It was mostly a brown rice bowl with a sprinkle of sushi bits and edamame topped with "wonton crisps" most likely for the Asian effect. It had the taste and feel of stale healthy cereal. The avocado slices were fresh though and even picture worthy, but overall this bowl lacked one thing: FLAVOR! Whatever sauce on here was light and tasted more like balsamic vinaigrette. It was the most sanitized, culturally-erased and ethnically-cleansed poke bowl I ever had. This meal had me wanting for shoyu, soy sauce, wasabi, Sriracha , seaweed and even Cholula took take things up. Yelp classifies this place as "hipster." As a person who unknowingly helped gentrify a few neighborhoods. I disagree. These folks in here looked like they had a good healthcare program and some had multiple kids they would apologize to...ya know what I mean? read more

Shaka Kitchen - Kilauea Bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

I think that I had high expectations for Shaka Kitchen after watching the owner's "Chopped" episode. Unfortunately, these expectations were definitely not met; I really would like to come back and try something else here because the lunch I had here was very disappointing. The iced latte I got was watery and the cauliflower tacos were nearly inedible with how easily they totally fell apart, plus they had an unsatisfying flavor with way too many raw jalapeños for my taste. As a plus, the place is great to do work! Lots of seating and free wifi. read more

Shaka Kitchen - CauliPua Tacos and House Iced Coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Ordered via DoorDash. The Coconut Crusted Shrimp & Grilled Mango Salsa Tacos looked kind of dry & unappetizing but actually were pretty tasty. I was disappointed with my Half Sushi Grade Salmon / Wild Caught Ahi Tuna (build your own bowl) because at $26 it was fairly little fish & mainly was base & toppings & sauce. For these prices they should be providing more quantity of the protein instead of me having to search for it! read more

Shaka Kitchen - Coconut Crusted Shrimp & Grilled Mango Salsa Tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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Food (5/5): Ordered the Lava Rock tacos in a set of 3 and the South Point smoothie. The Lava Rock Tacos were nice a crispy with a good blend of flavors. Tasted super fresh and liked combination of mango, cabbage and shrimp. The South point smoothie was well blended and the right amount of sweetness. The only complaint is that it was too runny consistency and seemed a bit watered down. They could've put more fruit. Service (4/5): You order from a tablet which has nice photos of the menu item. The place was relatively empty when we came and the tacos and smoothie took around 10 minutes to come out. Ambiance (5/5): Nice tropical environment in the restaurant. There is a lot of seating with high top tables and some bench plus low top tables. read more

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Walking around the area looking for a heathy option after a cycling class. I decided on Shaka as people seemed to like this place and had variety of options and I was looking for a smoothie. I order the first wave with chocolate protein and service was attentive and fast with my order. The place itself is very nice with variety of seating. My smoothie was pretty bigger which was great for the rice. I thought it would be sweater but it did the trick as a nice treat as it was as fiiling as I how'd it would be but did the trick and tasted good! Would come back to try something else ! read more

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wow okay my first time here i met the ladies who own the business. they were sitting trying out their fall menu & they let me in try! They were so sweet and welcoming with my little pup Gibby. Great hospitality! okay to the good part. I went to early in the morning for a smoothie. I got the Aloha which wad the perfect consistency for a pitaya smoothie & they filled it right up to the top! Large size one size. I even came back in the afternoon because I was sold on their lobster rolls (i've been on a kick) The lobster roll was $22 for one $40 for 2. Not bad + a bag of chips. It comes on a warm potato roll with melted butter. the lobster has a dill mayo mix. It was just the perfect crisp taste for a light summer dinner. Now I'm off to see if I can perfect a lobster roll just like his one Thank you Shaka! I'll be back with my friends for sure hehe :) read more

Shaka Kitchen - lobster roll with chilled mayo dill seasoning and melted butter - seriously delicious & the perfect combo! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Where do I start!? As a brain cancer / surgery survivor eating fresh, clean food is important to me. It's very rare to find a place with ownership who cares about the integrity and quality of the food they sell, from the meat to the salad dressing. Not only is the quality of the food superb but the taste is even better. After years of takeout and dropping in for my regular smoothie, I met the two lovely sisters who own all locations a few months ago. The owners were doing a photo shoot outside, and my sister, dog, niece , nephew and a very large double stroller rolled up. It was hot, and we needed to sit down but didn't want to interfere with the photo shoot. The owners stopped the photoshoot and had us sit down, had a lovely conversation and treated us as if we were family. Oh! And the restaurant is always spotless and very clean! Hard to choose a favorite item since the entire menu is delicious, but my top ordered times are: the Shaka bowl, waipio bowl, detox smoothie, big island açaí bowl, lava rock tacos.. I could go on forever!! Here's a photo of my small size bowl from takeout tonight. read more

Shaka Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Been here a few times now and never disappoints. The Food: the food is great. It's good for a light bite to eat. We love getting the shrimp tacos and the shaka bowl. It is perfect for this summer weather. The service: the food came out pretty fast and the people there were nice. The ambiance: cute interior and i like how there's outside seating for these hot summer days! read more

Shaka Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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Ugh, Shaka, I wanted to like you. I really did. I got the large big island bowl and added peanut butter and almonds. Honestly, the bowl didn't taste like anything. It seemed very watered down like they put too much ice in the blend. Sad. Their selection is also limited and they don't offer green smoothie bowls, nor can you customize the base (like having peanut butter blended into it versus on top). On the plus side, they offer two different sizes though I wish their large were bigger. Inside is very cool and staff is friendly. Perhaps better for poke bowls. If you want a smoothie bowl you're better off going to Playa a few blocks away. read more

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Delicious vegetarian jackfruit tacos, large portion size. Great place to work from, lots of outlets and tables. Good vibes all around. Thanks Shaka! read more

Shaka Kitchen - Jackfruit taco. Large portion size, tacos were overflowing needed a fork, so yummy!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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Good for a quick bite. I ordered online through Grub Hub. Their bowls are on the pricier and small side. They have pokè and acaì bowls, I tried one of their poké bowls. You can also make your own bowl. I sat outside to enjoy my bowl and their outside seating is cute and comfy. read more

Shaka Kitchen - Pineapple a Day - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Ordered two lava rock tacos for delivery, the taste was amazing, but unfortunately the tacos were super soggy. Not sure if it was because of the delivery packaging or because too much water and sauce in the package. The wrapper literally fell apart when trying to eat, so I had to use a fork. read more

Shaka Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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Went here for for breakfast on a friday morning and the place was fairly empty. We placed an online order for pickup and the food was ready by the time we got there. Ordered the vegetarian breakfast bowl and hunny bunz. The food was delicious.The buffalo sauce that came with the breakfast bowl was one of the best sauces i ever had. The hunny bunz were perfect. Cant wait to go back to try their acai bowls and tacos. Defintely worth checking out. read more

Really good lava rock tacos! Filled to the brim and loved the spicy sauce they had on them read more

Shaka Kitchen - Lava Rock Tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

After an enjoyable poke lunch from Shaka Kitchen's original location on Monroe Street, I decided to get a takeout bowl from their more recently opened spot on Washington Street. I crafted my own Poke Bowl starting with a base of mixed greens, which were largely wilting and flimsy. The quality of my add-ins was mixed with carrots, cucumbers, cabbage, sweet peppers, and avocado being very fresh, but the pineapple the opposite. The fruit was overly ripe and sweet. The Wild-Caught Salmon I had selected as my protein, was heavily fishy-tasting, but had the ideal texture and consistency. Lastly, the sweet Shaka teriyaki and sweet chili sauces were both great, though thick. Overall, it was a decent lunch, but I thought my experience at the Monroe Street location was much more satisfying. read more

Amazing spot. 1) It is a modern American Hawaiian fusion spot. 2) Their Cauli-Pua Tacos are just unbelievable! It is a must get. 3) They got charging stations, that alone make this place a 5/5 for me. Can change my phone while I get excellent food. 4) The ambiance is wonderful. read more

Wanted a healthy lunch option. Shaka it the spot. The wood panels and sliced tree tables give a natural look. I ordered the Lava Rocks Tacos at the counter. Three delicious tacos brought to the table. The woman at the counter was very helpful. Next time I in Hoboken I'll definitely will be back. read more

This spot is neat! Met with my friend for a few tacos and a poke bowl and there are no regrets here. I love the ambient, the neatness and the food! It was a bit spicy for me but I didn't care. I inhaled by poke bowl and couple of tacos because why not? My only complaint... they didn't have enough desserts for me to try. I also ordered a pina colada smoothie (or tropical, not sure) but didn't have much taste to it, it was very sour and very little coconut flavor. I wish I didn't have to drink it, I could've spend the money to buy more tacos. Good spot! :) read more

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I was surprised at how good this place was. I ordered the Shaka bowl with chicken and it was one of the best bowls I have had in foreveerrr. Can't wait to come back. What impressed me was their effort towards environmental conversation. They had wood spoons and bio degradable bowls. Their toilets have two flush buttons to save water. Amazing interior as well! Great place to hangout or get a quick takeout and enjoy in the waterfront! read more

Shaka Kitchen - Shaka Bowl 24oz - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Shaka bowl offers a nice space both inside and outside. I especially like their outdoor seating. However, I am so sad that the food really fell short of my expectations. I got the rock shrimp tacos and spicy salmon poke bowl along with two smoothies. Let's start with the shrimp tacos. The shrimp were over cooked and extremely rubbery. Very difficult to eat. If the shrimp had been cooked better, the tacos had some potential to taste good. Now the poke bowl- Firstly, let's call it the bland salmon poke bowl since this had no taste or spice whatsoever. Either someone forgot to add dressing to this bowl, or it just tastes bland. Secondly, the entire bowl is rice. I got 8 small cubes of salmon on top- I counted... The smoothies were not bad. My 3 stars are for the ambience and the smoothies. The food was plain old disappointing. read more

Absolutely love this place! Quality fresh ingredients at a reasonable price. Anyone who says it's expensive doesn't understand the quality or time it takes to make the food. I had their smoothies, coffee, poke bowls, confetti loaf and I will probably have much more. Coffee I would say was not my favorite but everything else was delicious and I am not discounting them At all because it was good! The poke was grade A quality! The sauce was a little heavy handed but I wasn't mad at all so maybe specify the amount you want if you are particular! read more

The costumer service is friendly and attentive. However, the meal was too mushy and I frankly did not enjoy. The onions were very pronounced as well. There were big chunks of onions all over. I enjoy this place the first time, when I tried the tiki tacos. But this meal was not pleasant to eat at all. read more

Shaka Kitchen - Tiki Tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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I'm so disappointed! I had higher expectations due to the great reviews on here. My order fell way short. One star because they did manage to get everything I ordered in the bowl and it was delivered with utensils and no spills. But that was really the only good things. Otherwise, I wish I could give negative stars. The average should not be so high, it's very deceiving. I ordered the build your own large 24oz poke bowl cause I'm hungry lol. I ordered it with the mixed greens, wild caught salmon, white onion, scallion, cilantro, cabbage, spicy Shaka sauce, and avocado (extra 0.75). The salmon bowl is $13.25 itself. I received barely ANY salmon in my bowl!! Certainly not worth $13.25! This bowl is not 24oz. The avocado is overripe and it's one small slice. I paid 0.75 for a quarter of an avocado at best. Pathetic. Not fresh. My lettuce was wilted and old. I'm upset. It was all drenched in their spicy mayo sauce. Should've got that on the side. Hid some of the old lettuce flavor. Also, it wasn't mentioned on postmates but they put SESAME SEEDS all over it. If you have an allergy to them or diverticulitis, BEWARE!! They shouldn't do that. It should be an optional topping choice.***** I will not be reordering from here. I spent $14.93 for a small snack plus Postmates fees, delivery and tip $21. Awful. Awful awful. I CANNOT RECOMMEND ANYONE TO EAT HERE. Save your hard earned money!! read more

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I love this place. Nice Hawaian vibe to it. Plenty of clean seating at the front. They have 2/4 top tables as well as long tables. The staff here are really friendly. You can order at the counter or at 1of2 touch screen stations off to the side. I usually get one of the açaí or pitaya bowls. I like to customize mine. I love that they have two size options. Also LOVE the banana chic chip protein balls. Massively. Wish I knew the nutrition info for their items. read more

My fiancée and I LOVE this place! The food is amazing AND you feel great after eating it! It also keeps you full for a long time. I really love the variety of bowls available. Im especially addicted to the coconut granola so I always add that! But Its fun because you get to try something new all the time because you can add to the different bowls. My fiancée loves the breakfast bowl with the Buffalo sauce. We both like to split the matcha shake which keeps us awake throughout the day! The delivery is always on point and we are relieved to have healthy and delicious options. Thanks! read more

Shaka Kitchen - Healthy eats at Shaka Bowl! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Holy Shaka-- this spot is delicious! I love pokè bowls, fresh ingredients, and good vibes, and that is what they supply. The fish is fresh, food is prepared on the spot, and service is more than accommodating. My fiancè had the Summer Lava Pokè Special and he loved every bit of it. I made my own Pokè bowl, with Ahi Tuna, edamame, greens, pickled onions, etc. Every portion of my bowl was delicious. We also shared the Lava Rock Shrimp Tacos, which were so bomb!! The shrimp was meaty and perfectly battered, and the sauce with the mango slaw was absurd-- next time I'm getting my own order! We finished our meal with Lattès. He got the Turtle Bay and I got the Shaka Latte. We are big coffee/ espresso people and these were so yum, a definite recommendation. Whether you're grabbing to-go or eating in, Shaka Bowl is great choice. Can't wait to go back! read more

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I don't usually post a review as I'm eating the meal but I needed to shout out this place on Washington Street in Hoboken. Build your own poke bowl is a dream of mine. They have the freshest ingredients. I got a ahi tuna poke bowl with white rice, edamame, scallion, white onion, mango, and wonton crisps. I really was excited to try their iced coffee specials and breakfast. I will be back if not today, the next day. Delicious and fresh, just what we need in this area. Also the staff were very friendly! Huge plus... read more

Shaka Kitchen - Shaka Bowl 20oz - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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I only had the tostadas and they were delicious. That's awesome that they put in those tostadas it's life-changing. The only thing I was a little disappointed especially having such a hype about this place was how lazy the staff was. There was a girl sitting down on one of the tables with her phone on her hands and the girl that was in the cash register was half asleep. But the gentleman stepped in and was very nice. Other than that, when it comes to the food, the place was excellent and fresh. read more

Shaka Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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Shaka amazing. It's beautifully decorated in here and super comfortable. I got a bow with pulled pork the side and it wasdelicious. First wave smoothie it's perfect for me. I'm gluten-free and I have diabetes so many options. I wish I lived locally otherwise I would come every day. read more

Looooove Shaka bowl :) my new fave now! Mellow vibes but fun feeling being here, staffs are friendly & very kind and nice. I appreciate how they were careful about the food allergy, as I have some, they were making sure about the ingredients. All the food tasted fresh and tasty, snack size was pretty generous amount so I enjoyed eating healthy satisfying meal. Food came super quick as well :) read more

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Incredibly warm space with equally as incredible food! We have been visiting both Shaka locations for years now, and will continue to for years to come! In our town places come and go, and luckily for us this business is here to stay which is a testament to how great they are. We love all of the menu, but if we had to pick 3, we'd say our favorite menu items are the pork tacos, avocado egg rolls, and chicken poke bowls. The seasonal specials are great as well. We recently had an event in their Washington Street space, and absolutely recommend their catering + space to anyone looking for a special event and a memorable time! read more

Shaka Kitchen - Shaka Bowl's space - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Great food, great spot, extremely poor packaging. Food is great if you're eating there but when ordering delivery expect your food to fall everywhere. The packaging is not at all up to par with the food. The flimsy cardboard bottom will get all soggy, and ultimately dissipate until all the wet food falls out and the juices leak through the paper bag. It's disappointing to experience such poor packaging at such a high price point. Really really good food, sad bc it's one of my favorite places to order from. read more

I was really excited about this place but unfortunately I couldn't take more than a few bites of my order. It was bland, the chicken seemed like it came out of a can. The ambiance and service was great, but I would just steer clear of a few menu items. read more

Shaka Kitchen - Waipio Bowl 20oz - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

I was iffy about ordering delivery from here since it is raw seafood but it was very quick and was pretty solid. The tuna bowl was fresh and delicious. The kicker was the fried onions on top. They add a much needed crunch. The acai bowl is one of the best I have had in hoboken. Loved the fruit and the flavor. The freshness was incredible and it even delivered decently well. It came a little melted but it still was awesome. That says a lot. The weird part is that the to-go boxes are plastic containers. It was kind of a cheap way to deliver but it did the job. Like Arnold says... I will be back! read more

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This place was my daily stop for healthy and flavorful food that will help me get this body cruise ready by December. I'd heard about Poke bowls, but I was never brave enough to try it on a very hungry day. Shaka Bowl allowed me to ease into it on Day 1 with a smoothie, tiki taco with Jackfruit. Then on Day 2 I got the nerve up to try the Poke Bowl (snack portion), and now I'm in love ! They have multiple mix-ins so that you can get the right amount of spicy and flavor to suit your palette. I'm sold. read more

Shaka Kitchen - Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl with extra Spicy Shaka Sauce - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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If you stalk my activity feed, you may have noticed that I'm at Shaka Bowl A LOT. Why? For the best açaí bowl in town, head to Shaka. For a fresh take on a fruit smoothie, run on down. Poke bowl, taco (new item), cookies -- you name it, that's the place to be. Seriously, for a reliably delicious meal, timely service, and a great atmosphere, go to Shaka Bowl. I've been visiting their Monroe St location since it first opened up shop, and waited eagerly until opening day for the Washington St location. Space + Atmosphere - beautifully decorated and spacious. They have definitely outgrown the confines of the Monroe location. Noticeable difference in staff presentation and friendliness when the owners are not present. Açaí/Pitaya Bowls - extremely fresh, love the base blend, seasonal fruits (in the fall you can snag granny apples or pomegranate seeds), and great presentation. Hands down the best in town. My one complaint is that they have separated toppings into regular and premium - a scoop of protein powder is $1 extra! Question: is this a plant based protein powder? I'll update when I find out. Poke Bowls - excellent options, if you're stuck reference their house specials! And for those who have been confused as in previous reviews - yes, it's room temperature! I think the serving sizes have been reduced since they first opened, so I have stopped ordering this particular meal item (want the same bang for my buck). Tacos - cue Janice's "oh my GAWD!" Hands down my favorite meal option from Shaka. As a pescatarian I've tried the shrimp and jackfruit taco. The portion sizes are huge - three overstuffed tacos for $13! Unique taco toppings you can't find anywhere else - pickled cabbage, pineapples, spicy Shaka sauce, etc. I look forward to future additions to rival nearby Surf Taco, like mahi mahi or salmon. Smoothies - amazing selections. Pssst: I've even replicated their recipes at home! Love the use of coconut oil and cold brew in some of their mashups. Huge serving. Throw in protein powder for a meal replacement. Inclusive Options - vegans rejoice! With jackfruit, vegan baked goodies, and more, you'll be sure to find something that floats your boat. Sustainability - probably what I'm most excited about! If you eat in house, they serve açaí and poke bowls in reusable coconut bowls! You can even buy your own set. PLEASE DO NOT THROW THEM OUT when you order - they're currently running low because people make this mistake. Tacos are served on aluminum trays. Take out options for tacos include cardboard containers, and brown paper bags. Hopefully they can move to replacing plastic utensils and containers (biodegradable options!) in the future. Really a forward looking Hoboken establishment. Bravo! Community Engagement - they have a nifty newsletter with deals like Margarita and Taco Tuesday in August. Make sure to sign up (they have a rewards program as well). If you stalk their Instagram feed, they cater at local events. In the middle of trying to bring their business to the Stevens campus. As I said, I'm a Shaka Bowl enthusiast. I've already secured the Duchess at Monroe. I'm coming for you at Washington St! read more

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I've only had the Acai & Pitaya bowls here, so this review is limited to those two items. I credit Shaka Bowl for getting me into the whole Acai craze, prior to Shaka Bowl, I've tried it elsewhere and never understood why people go crazy for it. The first time I tried Shaka Bowl's Acai bowl (in the Monroe Street location), I thought it was freaking delicious and went to Trader Joe's to buy their frozen Acai packets. Unfortunately, I realized that I can't replicate them at home... Since then, I made excuses to stop by Shaka Bowl whenever we drive through Hoboken. I was really happy to see that they opened up a new location on Washington St, which is a much more convenient location from JC. I stopped in a few days ago and was happy to find that the Acai bowls here taste just as good as the original location. I have tried both Acai & Pitaya bowls here, even though I am partial to Pitaya bowl, I tend to switch back and forth depending on my mood that day. Acai tends to be a bit lighter and tangier (in my opinion), while Pitaya is creamier (due to the addition of coconut milk). Aside from the delicious base, another reason I love this place is the unlimited topping. I like to mix and match base on the fruit combination. I discovered my love for bee pollen thanks to this place and always add it to my bowl. Chocolate chips are also a great addition, because how can you go wrong with chocolate. I also love the combination of peanut butter and honey drizzle on top, I am a sucker for sweet and salty combos. I feel like Acai bowls are almost as good as ice cream sundaes, but less calories (at least that's what I tell myself). They are great treats for the summer and perfect snacks for when you are craving something sweet, but want to stay somewhat healthy. I highly recommend this place, check it out, you won't regret it. read more

$8 soup tastes like it's straight from a can. Seriously overrated when there's so much good food around. I've had an ok poke bowl here once but it definitely wasn't special. read more