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    4.1 (758 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    ACTIVE CULTURE ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Alejandra F.

    Delicious place, when I went there I notice that it was full of people and then I also Realized how close is from the beach so that makes it the perfect location to stop by and get a snack, they have so many options of different things, they even have a frozen yogurt which I loved, they are pretty crowded so take your time to get there in order to wait a little bit but honestly they don't take long, food was just simple delicious and they also have a parking area on the back, even a little museum, all in here it's great.

    Michelle L.

    What a beautiful place to get lunch, a smoothie, an açai bowl or frozen yogurt. We came here after a hike in ordered, hummus, and chips, the vegetable and the one with lentils both are vegan and were so delicious. I think we both preferred the vegetable bowl that had the sunflower seeds in it. The lentil bowl was good, but we both like the other one better. We loved the hummus. We just wish that it was a little bit more hummus volume in comparison to the chips. It was pretty busy when we got here, but we got our food in a decent amount of time. However, when I went to go get some self serve yogurt after we ate. I stood there for like five minutes before being checked out, and my yogurt started to melt, which was kind of frustrating because no one was helping me. I absolutely love the fact that they have so many vegan frozen yogurt options I love the vegan chocolate, and the combination of that with the pomegranate raspberry sorbet was absolutely to die for. We will definitely continue to come back here whenever we're in the area and have the opportunity.

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    Jemiah J.

    Delicious salads. I loved their Evolution Bowl with no brown rice. I'm definitely going to get this again when I visit, and I'd love to try their soft serve and açaí fruit bowls next time. The service was friendly and efficient, and the setting was perfect for coastal relaxation while enjoying healthy, tasty food.

    Kimberly S.

    I had eaten here before but i wanted to try the soft serve. I got the coconut, the vegan chocolate one and the vanilla. My favorite flavor of the three I got was the vanilla one and I'm not a fan of vanilla like that but this one reminded me of the Haagen Daz vanilla which in my opinion has the best vanilla flavor. I love how this place prioritizes health. If you ordered a drink for dine in, they gave you metal straws. The outside dining area has a beautiful view of the beach. There are not that many animal protein options here though but if you're vegetarian, this would be a great place to try out!

    Sarah C.

    why was the frozen yogurt SO GOOD??? cutest little spot to visit after the beach ~ plenty of seating inside (and outside) i genuinely loved every flavor 10/10 would come back.

    Emily N.

    the BEST frozen yogurt i've had in years! it tasted amazing, so fresh, healthy, organic.

    Delicious. Came back 3 times in 1 trip because it was so yummy. Froyo was awesome and their OG burrito was great too!

    Kayla H.

    I had the honey lavender bloom shake and the naked coconut shake with strawberry. These were probably 2 of the best smoothies I've had in a long, long time. They were creamy, smooth, flavorful, and thick. Even after I went home, I thought about when I would be able to visit next and grab a smoothie. The honey lavender was at a good level of sweetness for me and the lavender wasn't overpowering. The honey and lavender paired well together. The naked coconut with strawberry was recommended by the cashier and it was delicious. It was nutty and smooth while slightly tart from the strawberry. Huge fan of both of these drinks! One downside though is the steep price. It was $28 ($3 extra) total for 2 smoothies. I noticed there was a 10% surcharge on the smoothies and didn't know what this was for. It was halfway to erewhon smoothie prices - so keep that in mind. Overall, I'd still recommend trying out their smoothies. I was a huge fan.

    Lentil goodness bowl and kombucha mojito
    Ava A.

    absolutely never disappoints! All of the ingredients are so fresh, the most delicious feel-good food. highlight of the bowl is definitely the og sauce! it's so tasty and makes everything taste so flavorful. I ask for no rice yet the bowl is still so filling with the variety of legumes and veggies. the lentil goodness bowl has been my go to for the past two years, it's so satiating. it was my first time trying the kombucha mojito and im in love! Staff was super friendly and even let me sub out the agave, the kombucha itself is house made. Not artificially sweet at all, such a refreshing summer drink that pairs perfectly with the mint and lime. My version of a healthy slushie! not to mention the ocean front view is always such a pleasure. My favorite spot in Laguna by far!

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    Leah C.

    THIS FROYO ROCKS!!!!!! Who knew that Friday afternoon has HALF OFF frozen yogurt!!!!!! I got the dairy free vanilla and chocolate with peanuts and carob, my pal got peanut butter strawberry and euro og with carob, and in her words, "let's just say I will be coming back".

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    LOVE LOVE LOVE ACTIVE CULTURE!! So yummy and fresh!!!!! You need to go!! It is my favorite place to go out to eat in OC and Bend.

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    Thanks Maya for supporting us up and down the West Coast!

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    Cute area and good healthy food. The hummus bagel I got was very flavorful. Would come back!

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    Are there gluten free options?

    Absolutely. This is a very health-conscious café. I think everything is gluten-free! Check out their menu. http://activeculturecafe.com/laguna-beach-menu/

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    Wigz - Laguna caprese

    Wigz

    4.5(171 reviews)
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    Pleasantly surprised!!…read more After moving my daughter out of the dorms we went down to Laguna and she recommended this place. I wasn't a fan of getting a sandwich but I will say IM GLAD I DID! Our sandwich was delicious! The bread is out of this world. The arugula so fresh. Clean, cute place, not far from the water, just on the main steeet. Thankfully we got parking right outside front.

    When the sandwiches are made correctly, they're tasty. I ordered the Laguna Caprese yesterday, and…read moreafter the 45 minutes it took to get the order (they said 25-30 when we placed it), I got home and my sandwich was missing the arugula. Still tasty but a bummer as I love arugula! Today I decided to place an order right when they opened for pickup, so it wouldn't be busy (less chance of error), plus I wouldn't have to wait at all. I ordered a basic sando with no meat. Picked up my order around 10:30 am, no wait, easy peasy. Opened it at noon to eat it for lunch, and shame on me for not checking it before I left! It was bread with mayo, a dot of mustard, and a tiny bit of cheese. No shredded lettuce, no tomato, no onion. Basically a mayo sandwich. This time I called to complain as I really don't want to eat bread with mayo. I had to drive back down the hill to get the new one...a 10 minute drive, and then circling for 5 to find parking since lunch hour is so busy and what I was trying to avoid! This time I unwrapped it before I left to make sure I got what I ordered. (Would have been nice to throw in a bag of chips or a cookie for free given the inconvenience.) The little bar/biergarten out back is cute. And surely where you'll wait if you go at peak times and don't order ahead. I'd order for pickup again in the future, but no way would I leave without checking it.

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    The Taco Stand

    4.1(574 reviews)
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    Taco Stand never misses -- but just know this is not the exact same experience as the San Diego…read morelocations. The flavor profile here is definitely a bit smokier/charred compared to the Taco Stand spots down south, especially compared to La Jolla. There are slight variations in how some of the food is cooked and prepared, but it's not bad at all -- just different. If you come in expecting an exact replica, you may notice the differences. If you treat this location as its own thing, it's honestly really solid. Huge shoutout to Carlos at the register for the excellent customer service. We ordered food both for here and to-go, and everything was packed separately exactly how we asked. We also made a few modifications after placing the order, and Carlos went out of his way to track down our ticket and write the changes on it himself to make sure everything came out correctly. Food was still great, service was amazing, and we'd definitely come back again.

    I waited in line for about 10-15 min. Service was good it was very loud. Food was decent I don't…read morethink it's that worth the hype. I got the Cali burrito and the presado taco. The fries tasted ok not that thin and crispy. I expected a lot more flavor. The sauce stand was a mess... it didn't look sanitary whatsoever. I grabbed the newest one that I requested get put out since it was empty.

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