Been wanting to check out Variable Cafe for so long! Was extra excited to see the Yelp Top places…read moreto eat trophy at their counter :) Out of everything I tried, the coconut shrimp was supreme. Second fave was the drunk cauliflower. And then the tikka masala. The Tikka was still good but maybe not exactly what I was expecting - very veggie heavy plate. They have so many more items on their menu I'd love to try. Oh and the teas come in a really cute beaker setup, and they can make to your desired sweetness. It's a cute little spot, space is clean, and they have a bathroom for customers. There's a small parking lot in the shopping center where you can park for free too, yay!

|[ u n v a r i a b l e l o v e ]| This review was a long…read moretime coming- this is my fav vegan resto! The quality and service is consistently great and I LOVE how delicious everything is. My go to is the Seoul bowl it's so good and perfectly marinated while still being health conscious 5/5. The newer tikka masala has been a fav lately- it's veggie based but the spices and flavor are on point, just as delicious as a non-vegan dish! I think with soy meat it could be even better, I'll see if that's an option next time, but this was 4.5/5. West coast shrimp side is really satisfying and savory. I rly should try more items here but it's hard to deviate from my favs haha. |[ s i p ]| Drinks are also decent but the star for me here is the food. I really look forward to more new food items to come. |[ n o t e s ]| Parking lot is small and kinda hit or miss but it's worth it. :) Ambiance- cute brunch spot while still health conscious.

Food: this has been on my bucket list! Got the Strawberry Glaze Skin Smoothie (aka Hailey Bieber),…read moreArugula with Fig salad side, and Chicken Roti sandwich. I had them make the smoothie without collagen as that is a beef product. It literally took 21 minutes on a Wednesday. It was ok, a little sweet with the stevia. I asked how many calories and they wouldn't tell me. Only that it's meant as a "meal replacement " and is between 500-1200 calories. Oof! I'll stick with the healthy superfruit smoothie from Toastique. The salad was good with the figs standing out and the sandwich was delicious. Lots of avocados. Ambiance: everyone is there for the prepared foods and smoothies. The grocery aisles were fairly empty. There's a few bar stools by the entrance so we ate there but most take to go. Parking: very small light with complimentary valet. Luckily we got a spot. Note there's a 30 minute parking limit! Price: $53 for the above 3 items.

Joe at this location handled or shall i say mishandled a transaction where my groceries were…read moremysteriously placed on the previous womens credit card in error by cashier patrica at venice location. I told them about the error and the way that the handled it thereafter was so rude and unprofessional. The took so much of my time and in the end failed to even give me the $20 gift card that was promised to me for the headache and time taken from me that was there error. I have shopped at Erwhon since the 1980's and this is how they treat a long time customer!! Deplorable!!!!!

Came across this place on line and it sounded interesting. It's vegetarian and they are open for…read morebreakfast, lunch and dinner. Fresh organic cold-pressed juices and a full bar. I went with the Butcher's mushroom, quinoa & beet burger. And it didn't disappoint. They do serve an Impossible Burger, but I would recommend the beet burger. Easily one of the best vegetarian burgers I've ever had. And they don't skimp on the size. Got the special sauce on the side just in case I didn't like it. It was so good that I was dipping my potatoes in it. I will definitely go back and try the breakfast.

I didn't like my dish, it had too many competing flavors and was too strongly seasoned…read more I saw wait staff leave the bathroom and probably not wash their hands. And then there was poop toilet paper in the bathroom trash can. It was noticeable because it was filed to the top and was facing upwards. Both single stalls were occupied for 8 minutes. Making it seem like it impossible to wash my hands. My cloth napkin at the table had a brown stain on it. After seeing poop I couldn't stop thinking about poop. The food is over priced the dishes are no big deal. I would not return again. I liked the outdoor patio.

I've been a huge fan of Paradise Bowls for years, but going to the Manhattan Beach location was…read morealways tough because parking there can be such a nightmare with how busy it gets. So when I found out they opened a location in the Marina, I was beyond excited! The portions are incredible, and they never skimp on toppings. Every bowl is practically overflowing! Everything always tastes so fresh, and you can really tell they use quality ingredients. The staff is also amazing: friendly, welcoming, and genuinely upbeat. Every time I walk in, I'm greeted warmly and feel instantly welcomed. If you've never tried Paradise Bowls before, you absolutely need to. My personal favorite is the Chocolate Arc, but they have a great variety of options and tons of ways to customize your bowl exactly how you like it. 10/10 every single time!

Order: Peanut Butter Pipeline add Bee Pollen (Pitaya base)…read more New location for Paradise Bowls. I've tried Manhattan Beach before. This place is so cute. They had an imaculate takeaway drink fridge, modern decor, plenty of little extras for snacks, supplements, etc. Located between Chipotle and Warburg Parker in the Marina shopping center. They have smoothies, bowls and toasts. Some drinks and snackables too, like pretzels, bags of granola, etc. Service was a little slow, but they were VERY nice. O waited about 15 mins. The line was a bit long, so I opted to place my order online (which quotes a longer wait than in-person:/ and they prioritized me after I asked, even though they didn't have to:) I'm a sucker for a good customer experience. The bowl itself, very good! Personal preference for a more solid, ice cream texture and this was more soft, but still good. My favorite bowl is from SunLife Organics and this is just below that for me. I can't tell if the honey is good quality:/ ...(owner comment here?) but everything else is tops!

One of my favorite smoothies is the Popeyes paradise. It's super refreshing!…read more Love looking at all the snack options here as well!

So glad I discovered a new grocery store that's not part of a mega-corporation like Whole Foods…read more The prices are reasonable and the selection is great! Their grab and go offerings hit the spot for a quick bite and the smoothie bar.....they're not charging $25 for a god damn drink!

I love a place with a rewards app. OAKBERRY has a rewards app that automatically gives you 2000…read morepoints for signing up and downloading the app. Each purchase accrues points towards free snacks, smoothies, açaí bowls, etc. I got the Super Glow smoothie. It was wonderful, both nutritionally and taste wise. This has collagen in it and you can't even taste it. This smoothie isn't too sweet but fruity and refreshing. I will definitely get this again.

Probably the worst açaí I've ever had, definitely the worst oak berry açaí I've ever had. Not sure…read morewhat's going on here service was non-existent, they literally acted like we didn't exist, dirty inside and out, and worst of all, bad açaí (literally the same I order every time at other locations. Come on Oakberry! We can do better for $20 a cup.

Love Kreation. Great food, so healthy and staff is epic ! I come for the good vibes and I love itread more

I had not really been to Creation Organic before, but my wife likes it, so we stopped in together…read moreon a little date. The person who helped us was very friendly and helpful. She explained the differences between the green drinks and the other options and helped me pick something that fit what I was looking for. The drink I got tasted good and felt like a healthy choice. It was an in and out visit, but a very positive one. Creation Organic gets 5 stars from me.

We went to Ubatuba Açaí expecting to try açaí, but ended up ordering a pretty wide variety of…read moreitems. The bowl was definitely the centerpiece of our order. Instead of sticking with one base, we combined açaí, agave coconut, and pitaya. From there, we added strawberry, banana, mango, pineapple, blueberries, paçoca, granola, almond granola, honey, and agave. If you like customizing your bowls, there's a lot to work with here. We also tried the Pitaya Passion Smoothie, which combines strawberry, pineapple, passion fruit, pitaya base, and mango juice. One thing I didn't initially associate with an açaí shop was empanadas, so we went savory and ordered both the beef and chicken empanadas as well. It made the order feel like more than just stopping in for a bowl or smoothie. Overall, Ubatuba gives you plenty of choices, especially if you want to mix different bases, fruits, and toppings rather than ordering the same açaí combination every time.

Delicious everytime! I wish they would bring back the coconut base (at least on Uber eats it's not…read morean option any more, it was amazing with Acai). My favorite place in LA for Acai blows!

We always love our pressed. The dark chocolate with the…read morevegan marshmallows, the chocolate sauce and coconut . It quite possibly is the perfect dessert . We were a little " miffed" at this location, when we received our yummy treats, they were hollow in the center not sure what happened there but we know that when we visit our OC pressed, we don't get that hollowed empty middle. We felt a little ripped off .

I came across this place while coming from another event. They'd setup a sampling just outside the…read morestore and I was very curious so I stopped and talked to the barista. FOOD I tried a medley of their different types of pressed juices, vegan soft serve, and different healthy shots. Everything I tried was so fresh and delicious. The tropical soft serve was so flavorful and one of my favorites! I also loved the detox tonic, I'm a lavender lover so that one was a nice touch. I bought the Beauty Shot, the Detox Tonic, and the Unwind Tonic. SERVICE That was the best service I've ever received on a sidewalk in my life. Morgan was sooooo accommodating and let me try as many different things as I wanted. She made great suggestions based off my needs and even helped me pick the things I'd be buying. She sold me on so many things just by giving me the full experience. AMBIANCE It was a nice storefront setup and an ideal location, perfect for a Sunday stroll. I'd definitely visit this location to be helped by her any day. I'd suggest trying out this place especially if you drink pressed juice often. Also, they have a membership club with some great perks that can help you save money if you buy pressed juices/shots often. The baristas are friendly and the drinks/food are delicious!

June 2026 | Santa Monica | During our Girls Day, my friend, and I were excited to try a smoothie at…read moreMain Squeeze! What a memorable treat! My smoothie was absolutely delicious, like a jolt of energy! Late Night Date Smoothie | Cute name & right away, the ingredients had me at hello, especially when the fruit Medjool dates were mentioned! I love dates, so yummy! The Late Night Date smoothie includes maca, almond butter, bananas, coconut milk, pecans & cacao nibs! Yum!! I love that it's a thick smoothie as well! This smoothie packs a powerful punch, almost felt like liquid energy & helped with my jet lag almost immediately on my second visit in July! Inside | Loved the reggae music playing on one of my visits!! The surroundings inside includes plants, motivational/positive statements written with colorful chalk on a black chalkboard, as well as healthy snacks along the wall! While I'm wait inside, most people wait outside where there's more space or inside of their cars! Busy Bee | My friend and I were grateful to arrive at a time where there was only one person in front of us, and several people waiting! She enjoyed The Green Monster Drink! However, on my next visit, with major jet lag from traveling throughout Indonesia and South Korea, but craving a smoothie, there was an hour wait! Note | While I know of another popular place where everyone gets smoothies, in my opinion, this smoothie is the best! I've tried both! Also, incredibly flavorful and not too sweet, like the other! Also, glad I brought along my thick, reusable glass straw! Customer Service | Super friendly on both visits, in June and July! On my first visit, woman at the counter, helped me decide on a smoothie, because there were just so many options! I told her to make it in a way that she loves and it was perfect, and I got the same thing on my second visit! Gentleman at the counter on my second visit was super friendly as well! The tall gentleman making the smoothie seems very chill and relaxed! All-around good vibes here! Even people waiting in the line were friendly on both visits! Overall | Yes, please! I'm already craving another flavorful smoothie as we speak, as the smoothies are fueled with goodness! I'm going to make myself try another flavor with a cute name on my next visit! Let's go!

I really really really want to like them a lot. BUT, there…read moreare some non-negotiables: 1. wait time: unreasonable. There is absolutely no good explanation why a smoothie should take 20-30-40 min wait from the time of order. We were told 15 min, which turned into 40. There were 5 tickets/orders in front of ours. They should have waited time displayed in front of the store. 2. customer service: communication with customers is non existent. They do not have designated cashier and swap out between taking orders and making smoothies, sometimes without warning. Someone can stay in the line and be next to order when the cashier just walks away for unknown period of time. Just a basic "please wait, I'll be back" would make a difference. 3. price: average of $17-20 per smoothie. Price to wait to final product does not justify the price mark. 4. their description of what's sweet and what's earthy isn't accurate, you'll find out what you ordered once you get it. 5. it is not a place where you can sit and enjoy your smoothie. It's basically an order counter indoors with dusty counter shelves. Pros: 1. some smoothies are pretty tasty (Strawberry Fields) 2. the look of the smoothie is sort of unique with looking like an ice cream cone. The only time I would go back is if I order way ahead of time and arrive at the time of the day when there is more or leas decent parking available.