The staff in this cute little SaMo café are so patient and nice. The food is delicious and the vibes are very chill and accepting. Love love love that the pastries are all vegan & gluten free (the whoopie pie was a nice treat). My Americano was very smooth too. All-day breakfast bowl is such a healthy option. And they have outlets and plenty of seating. Check this place out! read more

The Hive - Breakfast Bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

I'm writing this review based on how a simple situation was handled by management. We ordered one protein açaí bowl and one regular açaí bowl. The protein bowl was extremely sweet, and the vanilla protein powder flavor was very overpowering. I understand that this may simply be how the item is prepared, so I'm not criticizing the quality or recipe. However, it wasn't to my taste and I couldn't eat it after just one spoonful. I asked the very nice employees if it would be possible to receive store credit instead. She was very kind and said she would need to check with the manager. When the manager came over, he initially seemed dismissive and asked what I meant by "too sweet." I calmly explained that it just wasn't to my personal taste and it is very sweet, and I can't touch it. I didn't want a replacement or money back , only store credit. He said OK and left... Shortly after, another staff member approached with a 25% discount coupon for a future visit left it on the table and left. I felt this response was not appropriate, especially since I already discussed this with the Manager. After some discussion between the two owners/managers, they eventually agreed to provide the store credit. In my opinion, this was a straightforward situation that could have been handled more smoothly. As a customer, I made a reasonable request and was not looking for anything beyond a fair resolution. From a management perspective, I believe it's important to listen to customer feedback and resolve concerns without unnecessary friction. read more

Healthy and variety menu items. Heavy vegan options including desserts. My blue alcemy smoothie was decent but plain. Not much flavor and expensive. The vegan cookies were decent but could've got better options from Whole Foods. However if I'm in the area, I'd still dine here since it's one of few healthy options in the area that's walkable to the beach. There's water closets available for guest only. Great for a day at the beach. read more

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We had every reason to choose this place for brunch - organic selection, cute decor. Ended up being a horrible experience! The salmon lox was so terrible, my partner couldn't even eat it and now we are walking around trying to find a second meal after already paying. read more

What can I not say that's so freaking amazing muffin place it's my favorite restaurant. I love that I can build my own bowl everything is delicious. Healthy affordable and vegan friendly!! read more

3.5/5: I got the Blue Alchemy, with granola, chia seeds, fruit, and bee pollen. The base has an amazing, thick consistency; a big plus that it didn't melt fast. I think Blue Alchemy is supposed to be their version of blue spirulina; there wasn't a prominent taste... very subtle coconut. The granola wasn't using typical oats, it was almost puffed, which was good but more similar to cereal. Fruits were sweet. It was around $15 and the bowl was pretty big, but not filling. 5/5: Def get the acai flavor, huge regret not going for the classic. It's probably the best acai flavor I've ever had. I always prefer blue spirulina, but I will get the classic acai bowl next time. Service is great. The ladies were fast and it took less than 10 mins to get my bowl. There was a lot of space when I went around Monday noon. read more

The Hive - Build my own bowl with Blue Alchemy, granola, chia seeds, fruit, and bee pollen - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Stopped by for a smoothie. I originally got the tropicali but I thought it tasted pretty plain. I mentioned I didn't like it and they kindly made me a different smoothie. I went with the green hornet. I enjoyed this one a lot better - it's healthy but has a good flavor and is perfectly sweet. It's topped with bee pollen which is a nice touch. They have lots of seating inside too and free WiFi. Metered parking outside. read more

The Hive - Green Hornet Smoothie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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There was plenty of seating when we walked in and we got to order our drinks right away and it's really clean inside and I would say reasonably priced for a Santa Monica and a huge selection of drinks and eats. The drinks here are packed with protein, which is amazing for a quick pick me up after a work out in the area. You can find parking on the street outside. I love the wooden and colorful vibes here. And the staff is really kind. read more

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Absolutely love this place. Great service. Solid good tasting food VG and V and GF abundant! Nice vibes and wifi, tables and shade outside, or I also like to sit inside at the windows and people watch. read more

The Hive - Sweet calm vibe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Came here for brunch and ordered the breakfast burrito with mushroom carnitas, bacon, and eggs. It was small for the price but really tasty. I really enjoyed the salsa it came with. They also have really good cold brew. Lots of indoor and some outdoor seating. read more

i liked their açaí, can't speak to the rest of their food. the açaí dine in portions were phenomenal.

Another great experience at The Hive! Delicious, healthy options made with the freshest ingredients. LOVE the High Protein Acai bowl here! read more

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This is mainly a juice bar with breakfast entrees and coffee. I'd say the green hornet is the best smoothie out of all of the selections! Highly recommended. Açaí bowls are also available but we didn't order any. Parking is a pain however there is metered parking on the street. The service was fast and the staff was friendly. People bring their study materials here and sit to work and study inside. I came here and there was no line at all. read more

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Yummy açaí bowls/ big portions/ fresh fruit / great options and toppings Good customer service / little pricey read more

I was pretty disappointed by this place. I saw the reviews and was in desperate need of a snack before an appointment nearby and this was the closest. I paid $12 for the tropicali smoothie. I ordered it at 10:30 and it took about 25 minutes to come out, even though there were like three people in the store on a Saturday morning. The smoothie was poorly blended and the flavor was off. I wasn't sure why it tasted so weird. The staff were super nice and my order was taken immediately. There was also lots of seasoning and street parking nearby. read more

Breakfast burrito is solid but nothing exciting compared to what else is in LA. However honey coffee is great and açaí bowl was solid as well. I like that this place feels healthy and they care about what ingredients go into your food. read more

The Hive - Açaí bowl and OG Breakfast Burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Let's take about The Hive! 5/5 across the board can't recommend this restaurant enough! Stumbled upon The Hive in the mood for a smoothie after a workout. It was a 3 min walk from the hotel and when I walked in, instant vibe! The signs on the wall were beautiful, and I was greeted right away. It is a healthier smoothie shop with a variety of smoothies PLUS the best avocado toast! I opted in for the avocado toast which was avocado, tomatoes, radishes and pickled radish plus a poached egg. The smoothie was strawberry banana with a "bee mixture" . Everything was delicious. I wanted to come back the next day to try the smoked salmon toast but we didn't have time! If you're ever in the Santa Monica area don't miss out on The Hive. read more

The Hive - Avocado Toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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My first time at The Hive convinced me: I'll be back! Build your own Bowl: $12.95, under 300 calories and very fillling: Spinach, sweet potatoes, beets, broccolini, chickpeas, sesame lemon dressing and lemon herb farro. read more

The Hive - Build your own bowl Spinach, sweet potatoes, beets, broccolini, chickpeas, sesame lemon dressing and lemon herb farro. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

After reading the menu I was really excited to try this place! I ordered Donnie's breakfast burrito, the total came to $22 because I added avocado which was a $2.50 additional charge. The burrito was very small for the price and quite soggy. Not to mention there was barely a speck of avocado, I almost thought they forgot to add it yet I was still charged for it. Had I not already taken it to go, I would've disputed the extra charge. Very disappointed with my experience. I believe in paying extra for restaurants that prioritize healthy and higher quality ingredients but I honestly feel scammed. read more

The Hive - Donnie's Breakfast Burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Standard acai place to satisfy your acai cravings. Toppings are fresh and flavorful. I wish they would allow more toppings for their standard price. Service was kind and quick. Plenty of indoor seating and some limited outdoor seating. read more

The Hive - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Incredible Chagaccino! Delusion greens and berry smoothie. Everything I've had there has been delicious. All of the stars!

The Rose Latte was made just for my liking. It was personalized. I ordered the egg sando (recommended by foodie Selina) The sandwich had a very light and fluffy ciabatta bread. Very delish and unique read more

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Delicious food. Chill atmosphere. Loved the smoothie and the burrito and sandwich. Burritos was the best thing in the world. Will be back! Really nice service too. read more

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I love The Hive. It's my go to healthy option for breakfast, lunch and even a quick dinner when I'm in West LA. I visit the Santa Monica and Marina Del Rey locations. They have many gluten free options as well as organic coffee and lattes. I'm obsessed with the high protein açaí bowl, it's got gluten free granola and bee pollen and agave on top. The açaí itself is blended with almond milk so it's not too sweet and remains on the healthier side versus some places that mix with juice. They both have small interiors with seating outside and also to go options are easy to order online. read more

The Hive - High Protein Acai - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

On a whim, I stopped for a quick bite/take out order. This spot is very cool. Vibrant, nicely decorated, just fun to be inside or outside if ya have a pup with you. The menu was enticing. Many items jumped out at me, but for my first time, the Kale Ceasar caught my eye. It surely did not disappoint. The chicken was hidding underneath all the other ingredients which made for a delicious first, unexpected bite. To compliment my meal, I ordered the Matcha mint Smoothie. It was refreshing and filling. Every smoothie sounded fantastic, so i'll be trying something different for my next visit. Great vibe, great location, and fantastic service! It is walk up and order. I appreciate the friendliness of the the gentleman working, great energy to welcome me into the store. They weren't to busy when I arrived. My order was ready in about 5 minutes and I was on my way. Overall, awesome!!! read more

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The worst latte I've ever tested! I got two lattes now but it doesn't even taste like a latte. Not good taste, tasted like expired milk or something doesn't even taste like latte. Only thing they have good is their sandwiches. they have to work on making good drinks. If you wanna try get try their food not any hot drinks. read more

The Hive - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Cute spot, tasty acai! Not too busy on a Tuesday at 10:40am. It was about a 10 minute wait for my acai to come out. $17.69 total for my bowl. * Dragon Fruit Immunity ($13.95) - 4 stars The granola, hemp seeds, and bee pollen were so key! They gave this such a nice extra crunch. The fruit were perfectly ripe and the acai just right. read more

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This place will satisfy your healthy cravings! I woke up this morning wanting a healthy meal with eggs. With a quick search, other cafes looked pretty heavy and oily for the morning but this place seemed to be what I was looking for. We got the og breakfast burrito & egg sandwich. The portions were pretty big for our first meal of the day. Food came out quick in less than 10 minutes. There are plenty of other healthy options to choose from. I liked how there were indoor and outdoor seating to choose from. It was a bit hot inside the cafe so we opted to sit outside. read more

The Hive - OG Breakfast Burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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No line. Kind service. Chill Ambiance but the blue crush smoothie was incredible. Do yourself a favor and don't get it to go. It comes in such a trendy cup and it's a real treat. The chicken pesto bowl was absolutely divine. I'll be back very soon. OG breakfast burrito was just okay. read more

Been to Hive before and tried an açaí bowl there, and could not start thinking when I would be back. This time I decided to try breakfast option- something with eggs. I decided to go with a breakfast burrito, and I loved it! Super thin wrap, with delicious potato, avocado, veggies and egg inside, you can also add bacon or else if you want! I liked how soft, hot and tender the insides were. Sauce deserves separate attention- it tastes like a little spicy eggplant something, very delicious, it's mix with burrito was a great choice! AVO toast with boiled egg was amazing too! One of the things I like here- informal ambience of the place inside, colorful graffitis and wall paintings. read more

The Hive - Breakfast Burrito Avocado Toast Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Can always count on them to serve tasty healthy food! Loved my dIY bowl and the gluten free treats were to die for!! Service was quick.

For the ultimate Acai bowl experience in LA, look no further than indulging your taste buds at The Hive in Santa Monica. As an avid Acai Bowl connoisseur, I hold high standards with how my Acai bowl should taste. For example, how is the balance and ratio of all the ingredients in the bowl? Are the fruits fresh? Does the Acai taste cheap or premium? I've tried Acai Bowls at franchise spots like Uba Tuba, as well as spots like Body Energy Club. And of all the places I've been to, none have quite reached the pinnacle set by The Hive in terms of price, quality, and taste. In fact, the only two places I would ever have an Acai bowl in LA would be 1. The Hive and 2. Body Energy Club. To me, The Hive has established itself as the benchmark for Acai bowl excellence, so much so that it has rendered alternatives like Uba Tuba to be inadequate in comparison. I ordered the build your own Acai Bowl with an Acai base. Complemented by strawberries, banana, and blueberries for my fruits. Hemp granola and cacao nibs for my toppings. And finishing it off with almond butter and a drizzle of honey. Judging by the taste alone, you can tell The Hive only uses premium ingredients. And with locations in SM and Marina Del Ray, it comes to no surprise, as less than premium ingredients used would not fly with the demographic in these areas. You can also really taste the freshness of the fruits, which I appreciate. They don't cheap out by using fruits that are days past its peak in terms of taste and freshness. I come here every Saturday after my running workouts and it has not failed in terms of consistency and quality to this day. You can also expect an inviting ambiance, and the staff here are a delight. Parking is fairly easy to find, but they will be meter parking by the half hour as an FYI. Overall, a fantastic place for Acai bowls! Also, their other warm dishes are phenomenal as well. The smoked salmon avocado toast and breakfast burritos are some of the most tastiest dishes I've had in LA by far. I can't find any complaints about this place thus far, so 5 stars to The Hive. read more

The Hive - Build your own Acai Bowl: Acai, bananas, blueberries, strawberries, cacao nibs, hemp granola, almond butter, and honey. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

A great place for the health-conscious! The HIVE is located in a very convenient area in downtown Santa Monica, close to many other shops, the promenade, the beach, etc. I love that there are cute picnic like benches as outside seating; it makes for a wonderful group gathering location. They have a standard cafe menu here, as well as various breakfast items, smoothies, and macro bowls/cold bowls. You can even build your own! My bf ordered the breakfast burrito here. It came with salsa, which helped, but the burrito itself could have used more flavor. We had to salt it outselves. I ordered the Shroom Macro Bowl. The dressing as very flavorful and packed a zesty spicy punch, but it also could've been salted better. Docking a star because the food had lots of potential, but we had to salt it ourselves for better flavor. I also got a "Chaggaccino" which is basically a mushroom latte made with honey, cinnamon, cacao? TBH, it tasted just like a normal latte, just a bit earthier. No hint of mushroom at all, but supposedly "Chaga" is filled with lots of great antioxidants! Friendly staff, lots of indoor and outdoor seating, street parking all around - great place for brunch, coffee, or a healthy post workout snack! I did love feeling good about eating something so nutritious after this meal! read more

The Hive - Breakfast Burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Food is great. Açaí bowls are the best I've found. Ambiance is kind of industrial self improvement. My main complaint is the noisy chairs on concrete when people get up or sit down. Please add felt or something to the chair legs! read more

I love that you're able to build your own Acai bowl here. The staff is super friendly and the space is really colorful and cute. It did take quite a long time to receive my Acai bowl order even though it wasn't too crowded, but the food was good and the staff was nice, so I can't complain too much. read more

10/10!! Phenomenal!! The chicken from the chicken Caesar salad was fresh and warm. The dressing was good too and I'm picky. Açaí bowl met our expectations...... I still cannot stop thinking about this salad read more

The Hive - 10/10!! Chicken from the Chicken Caesar tasted fresh and it was warm! Dressing was very tasty. Açaí bowl met my expectations - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

We stopped on in one morning, before heading downtown. We had many requests for different breakfast options and this was the perfect place to stop in! It's located along a main road, next to a couple other good spots. We've been on the block three times on our trip! The options included, smoothies, a delight breakfast sandwich (more later), breakfast burritos as well as breakfast bowls and toasts. Lots of options for lots of palates and everyone left happy! The breakfast sandwich wasn't something I was expecting a ton from, but it was downright amazing! The biggest win was the bread - thinner sliced ciabatta that was both crispy and light. Ciabatta tends to be so substantial that it makes the sandwich innards seem less significant. Not so here! A good runny egg, some delicious bacon and great fixins. The smoothies were plentiful and delicious. The salmon toast was also a delight- the favorite part was the dual runny egg. Done perfectly and the perfect complement to the toast. Coffee and iced tea was solid. The folks working here were very nice and helpful. They got things done quick and were very friendly. The place has a colorful theme and a great vibe. Glad we got to check it out and it's a place we'll likely stop again! read more

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Food: just got a coffee but the açaí bowls around me look amazing Service: such nice customer service, very warm and inviting Ambiance: cozy and warm, great for remote working bc they have outlets and wifi! Music is a medium level l and there's outdoor patio seating read more

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This breakfast smoothie spot is quite popular in Santa Monica. I came here after my hot yoga class, and it was pretty busy! Your order at the front and there are a selection of bars and breakfast items. I ordered the golden latte which was a turmeric, and it was very bitter. I wasn't expecting that. I am used to the one on Montana. I had to ask for extra honey to make it bearable to drink. The açai bowl was so bland and they literally at one strawberry, which is so disappointing. And it would definitely not recommend getting it! However, the mushroom bowl was very tasty and had a lot of textures and flavors. read more

The Hive - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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I ordered the Noriega Special omelette and it was fantastic! Eggs perfectly cooked, salmon and avocado were stuffed inside in generous portions. My dining companions ordered the breakfast burrito and it was tasty. Coffee was good too. And at last, the vibe. I feel like I am in the Bay Area a lot more than I feel like I am in Santa Monica. Nice staff, sunny, and good vibes. read more