Great yummy food that is healthy! Also the best kombucha around. Staff and owners are very friendly

My wife ordered the Turkey Mayhem meal for herself and our kids through the online ordering system. See the photos and compare them. The menu clearly showed the meal with a salad, but we received chips instead. The online menu was misleading. The Turkey Mayhem photo showed a salad, but we received chips instead--and then we were blamed for the confusion. We never selected either chips or salad. Our family has dietary restrictions, so we couldn't eat the chips. When my wife politely asked if they could replace them with the salad shown in the picture, she was told it would cost extra. After we ate what we could, we tried to explain the situation again, but instead listening or helping, the staff member simply said, "Sorry, that's it," followed by, "I guess you can just enjoy." We couldn't even eat part of our meal, so that response was rude and dismissive. The fruit smoothie was good, but it doesn't make up for misleading menu photos, poor customer service, and refusing to correct an obvious mistake. Don't reply to this review with excuses. Just fix your online ordering system so customers receive what is shown on the menu. Also it was flies flying all over the place inside. NEVER AGAIN! read more

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So happy we found this place. They had delicious vegan options with a beautiful view of Mount Shasta. We both built bowls with veggies, quinoa, tempeh, and Thai peanut sauce. The Brussel sprouts were sliced thin, and so good. The peanut sauce was delicious. The tempeh was amazing. So many times it's a little sour or hard. This was soft, flavorful, and delicious. The bowl was HUGE, and I ended up taking half to go and eating it the next day at the hotel. The service was quick, and we'd definitely be back. read more

Alua's Thrive Bar - Build your own bowl with quinoa, tempeh, and Thai peanut sauce - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Mount Shasta, California

The best part of this experience was the portion size, which was generous and well-balanced. The food itself was high quality, and we appreciated that. But nearly everything else about the visit was frustrating and disorganized. We waited a long time just to place our to-go order, and then again for it to be ready. When it was finally done, the bag had been sitting on the counter with no name and no announcement. We stood there for several minutes while staff walked past us without acknowledging it or checking in. Several menu items were unavailable, so we had to customize and add things just to piece together a complete order. That ended up pushing our total to $86 for three people--and we didn't even order full meals. The receipt included $9 smoothies, a $3 egg add-on, a $4 shrimp charge, and $14 for chips and salsa. We paid fine dining prices for a counter-service to-go experience with limited options and slow service. It came across as a bit of a rip-off. The atmosphere was hectic, and the staff seemed overwhelmed and unable to multitask. The only real highlight was a blond staff member with blue eyes who had a kind demeanor and great communication. He's the only reason this isn't a one-star review. read more

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We just finished breakfast at Alua's Thrive Bar café in Mount Shasta. We ordered the Timestopper, Turkey Mayhem, and Avocado Bravo. Everything - from the organic bread and bagels to the meat - was incredibly fresh and full of flavor. The mango salsa that comes on the side deserves a special mention. It was absolutely delicious. The coffee was great as well - not over-roasted, just the way good coffee should be. There's also a wide selection of teas if you're not a coffee drinker. The staff was welcoming and very friendly. I highly recommend stopping by if you appreciate healthy food and happen to be passing through or staying in Mount Shasta. Unfortunately, we ate everything so fast that we didn't even get a chance to take a photo - which says a lot. Thanks! read more

Alua's Thrive Bar - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Mount Shasta, California

Healthy | popular spot I'm a big fan of this place. My family and I were on a roadtrip back home. We stopped here to grab some food before continuing on our journey, and I'm so glad we did because it's better than the junk food drive thrus on the road. Excellent menu variety. Smoothies are $9! I've been to many other places where smoothies are anywhere from $12-$17. Clean and healthy ingredients. We got three smoothies and two bowls ($17). For the bowls, I chose white rice with marinated tempeh, the #1 combo: kale, broccoli, mushroom and lemon tahini sauce. They pack their bowls with the ingredients!! You are definitely full after eating this. I recommend the marinated tempeh with these. Service is great! They're very friendly. Because this spot is very popular, you may find yourself waiting a little bit for your order. It's worth it though. Fresh food. Ambiance is like a nice cozy coffee shop feel. They have artists come to perform sometimes too. Great view of Mt Shasta. Parking is available on the street. We will be back every time we're on the road. read more

I go to this place for fantastic salads. What more is it possible to say ............... I know I left a extra couple of $$$ on the table as my tip because the service was excellent. I felt right at home. My friends also thru in extra $$ for a larger than average tip because the service was worth the extra $$. Service given with a happy smile makes me a happy customer. read more

The avocado toast was yummy and the green smoothie was delicious. I would recommend this restaurant if you are in Shasta

My absolute favorite place to eat in Shasta. I visited several times during my week long today as you can see from the photos pure perfection. read more

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Best chai. Delicious smoothies. And the chili. So good. Bagels and coffee options if you swing that way. Lots of tables inside and out. Great staff. My favorite part are the sarcastic signs in bathroom. We will be back soon. Thank you for all the memories of read more

Wonderful place. Sooooo many great choices, you want to keep coming back to try them all. I had their Golden Mylk and it was delicious

Not the best experience Waited 25 mins for acai bowl Bowl tasted plain 4/10 and was missing some toppings listed on the menu read more

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An interesting place with a wide variety of items on offer. We had smoothies. They were very good. It did take a very long time for them to come up. The ambiance is cool and reflective of the more woo woo side of Shasta. read more

Good vegan food options. Lots of them. Quality and Quantity both are perfect. Amazing smoothies and very filling. Great service and ambiance. read more

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Rate it a negative ! Zero stars .The manager , she had an attitude with no common sense to realize that it's impossible to run a business with zero menus . The Turkey bagel sandwich couldn't be ordered by itself and the were out of sides to have with it if you wanted . Too expensive. $15 for all. I had to drink ice water from a mini cup and had to refill it multiple times . read more

4 stars for food, 2 stars for atmosphere and service. Maybe the staff was having an off day, but they seemed checked out. It took awhile to place my order. The salad was delicious although it was like a 5 gallon salad in a one gallon bowl so it was hard to eat. The latte was also good, which is nice because all the other coffee shops seem to close early. I would try it again. read more

Sharas little gem. Staff is nice, food is healthy and great. Still a little hot inside, but it was the first week of July. Such a fun little corner and all the fun flavors to try. read more

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Great service, healthy choices, and delicious food. As visitors to Mount Shasta, my husband and I ate here several times during our stay. Chai latte, smoothies, and the Blasted Vegan Bagel...all super amazing and made me excited to eat out. Best place in town! read more

This place is an incredible spot with the healthiest menu humanly possible. As a vegetarian I really appreciate all the food variety. I ordered a salad, a juice, an açaí bowl and a coffee. These were all made with love and the food was brought out quickly by the nicest staff. I adore the feel of the cafe which is covered in gorgeous murals and a view of the epic mount shasta. Do yourself a favor and stop in here for the recharge. read more

Alua's Thrive Bar - Juice options are fresh and delicious - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Mount Shasta, California

Ambiance is very laid back and casual. Outdoor and indoor seating and service was very friendly. Just got a smoothie but it was very good and loved how organic all ingredients were at a fair price. Highly recommended!! read more

YUM! Stopped in on our way north...not expecting anything amazing in a small mountain town in winter. Baby had the Avodaco Tango Toast and I had a bowl with spiced cabbage, broccoli, chicken and Thai peanut sauce. Effed up good! Baby loved his Chai ("it just pops with flavor"). Friendly service... Cute signs in the washroom. Funny and unexpected. read more

Alua's Thrive Bar - Yummy bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Mount Shasta, California

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So happy to have stumbled upon Thrive while walking through Mt Shasta. Great place for unique and healthy food. We tried the mushroom coffee, hot shots, açaí, and avocado toast. All were delish! read more

In house kombucha! Healthy options with bacon and cheese?! Solid service. What's not to love?

Food amazing Service kind and happy! The food speaks to the ambiance. Have eaten here twice and today marks the third:) We travel through this area every year and make sure this is one of destination read more

The smoothie was tasty and the service brought me back to a time of real, human charm! Lots of seating, good decor, friendly baristas, chefs, and customers. Charming spot with great options for all palates! Highly recommend read more

Came in from out of town, to be specific Laguna beach, and Aluas juices and on tap kambucha taste SO much better than anything I have ever tried. I ordered the Chilli and avocado toast, hands down the best I have ever tried. None of the Laguna beach stands have anything to compete against them. The freshest pressed juice I've ever had, the flavor.. no words can explain how fresh and sweet it was. read more

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I appreciate the response and I've actually visited your venue on multiple occasions... the first really negative incident was when the kitchen staff actually brought my food out to me. The individual had such a bad energy, I didn't even want to eat my food. She definitely was not "singing and dancing"... she didn't even attempt to smile or pretend she was happy to be working there. The other times I visited were okay but the smoothie I ordered took soooooo long... my food was prepared and consumed and I was still waiting a while (I'm a very slow eater too). The last time I visited, the individual working the counter who had thee worst attitude, was actually a completely different employee than mentioned above. I am, in no way, trying to "bring down" anyone... With that being said, reviews are 1) So customers can choose if a business is right for them. 2) They are also for business owners to make necessary adjustments and it sounds like you are doing that. read more

My family and I were craving something refreshing after hiking around Mt Shasta, and Alua's Thrive Bar was clutch. I ordered the probiotic smoothie with lots of various fruit, coconut milk, and oat milk. I loved the burst of mango! I paid $9 for my smoothie which is a bit on the pricey side but I love supporting local healthy businesses! Great spot. Friendly service, easy parking, and tons of space. read more

Alua's Thrive Bar - My new favorite quote, outside the cafe :) - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Mount Shasta, California

Healthy delicious food at reasonable prices! Great acai bowls, and I'll definitely be going back every time I'm in Shasta. Go when you have time to enjoy it, as it can take awhile to get your food, but it's worth the wait. read more

What a gem in the little town of Mt Shasta! I drive through this area often, and sometimes hike in the surrounding wildernesses. I used to always go to Berryvale, but their closed cafe is a major disappointment, still. So I needed to find a new place, and Alua's is IT!! Don't miss this; stop! I can in after an early morning hike and ordered a green smoothie, delicious and hit the spot. I grabbed a Thai peanut wrap (vegan, with tempeh) to go. I enjoyed that wrap immensely at the top of Black Butte...it was so fresh and good! The included sauce was excellent. When I got back into town I wanted a snack or light meal before driving the hour and a half home. Regular restaurant fare was just too much (it was pretty early, 4:00), so I decided I swing back by Alua's, maybe for an açaí bowl. Then I saw that they have savory bowls, so I ordered the chicken teriyaki. The chicken teriyaki bowl is delicious! The sauce is the perfect amount, sweet enough without being overpowering. The veggies were perfectly steamed, bright in color and still crisp. I really enjoyed it. The portion is generous, perfect for a meal, but since it was early, I took most of the teriyaki rice under the toppings home. My teen was thrilled when I gave her that, lol, and it disappeared quickly. Pricing is fair; nothing is cheap these days, but Alua's is average and a decent deal for the quality you receive. The wrap I bought was $10; my brother bought a wrap at Berryvale for $11. Service was friendly and swift both times I went in. Highly recommend, and I hope they're around for a very long time. Yay for a new spot to stop!! read more

Alua's Thrive Bar - Chicken teriyaki bowl (white rice underneath). - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Mount Shasta, California

This is a sweet local business that's very engaged in our community and has pretty good coffee and healthy food. We don't have many healthy options in our town because every new restaurant just serves burgers and beer, so its really nice to have a place concerned with quality ingredients and is safe for folks with dietary restrictions. Thank you for being an upstanding place with very friendly service. -1 star because I don't care for the Laird (sp?) products, of which they have many. read more

Delicious salads and more!!! Coffees. , kombucha's, avacado meals, Soups, great little place to have a healthy meal inside and outside dining read more

First time here and I thought it was just alright. The menu is nice and straight forward. We tried the Açaí Berry once which was decent. Good flavor and texture. We ordered the Mango Dragon which was too watery and didn't have much flavor. The best one was the Mushroom Peanut Butter one (forgot the name) and the super green one just tasted like a Matcha Latte from Starbucks? I would definitely love to come back and try different things because the staff was very kind and friendly too. But the cost of the smoothies weren't worth it for the ones that were watery and didn't taste right. I have a feeling the food could be good. I really liked the feel of the place because the walls were covered in fun art and the space was very inviting. read more

Located a block off the main street, Alua's is easy to get to from anywhere in town. They have plenty of seatinginside as well as a covered patio out front. Last time we grabbed coffee and walked over to Sisson Meadow to enjoy the view. They are known for their kombucha, but I get a delicious mocha latte and my daughter prefers a chocolate protein smoothie. Their avocado toast is really good as well, the bread is always nice and crispy. read more

As a new vegan I find it challenging to eat out. Thrive Bar was such a relief. The staff was extremely friendly and welcoming. I chose the mushroom mocha. It was a nice blend of chocolate and earthyness. I followed my drink with a Sasquatch bowl. I honestly couldn't believe the explosion of flavors. Açaí, granola, almonds, bananas, strawberries, chocolate chips. The place very casual and seemed to be a local favorite. read more

First time at Thrive Bar. The space is really cool and staff is friendly. I gave 4 stars because my food was not good. I ordered the teriyaki bowl and it was so drenched in sauce, It overpowered the actual food and was hard to eat. I'll try again and if I get a bowl, order the sauce on the side! read more

Alua's Thrive Bar - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Mount Shasta, California

Staff couldn't even acknowledge us after standing there for 10 minutes. I was excited to try their kombucha but guess it wasn't meant to be.

When I say I want to go out and have a big salad, this is what I'm talkin about! The salad was huge and so flavorful. Loved the mint, mango, greens -- and juicy chicken. The kombucha was also super tasty -- mellow and gut healthy and not too sweet. Highly recommend this spot! read more

Alua's Thrive Bar - Thai salad with chicken and chips with mango salsa. - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Mount Shasta, California

Great business in this small mountain town! Can't say enough about the fresh ingredients Alua uses. Love grabbing a smoothie in the AM to get my day started off on the right foot. Enjoy the patio with your furry friends in the summertime! read more

Alua's Thrive Bar - Delicious kombucha - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Mount Shasta, California

This place is the best place I've ever seen the hotchoclate is the best.the view is amazing and I love snowboarding there