Well this review is way overdue, I have visited this place a few times already and I just want to keep coming back. So for starters think of this place as the best/healthiest of ice cream places around, now they may not want to be known this way but its the only way to see them. These bowls are amazing, so many variations of flavors and options. I have gotten the Aloha Bowl here and I cant have enough of it. Fresh fruit, Acai, and great portions. Honestly there is nothing to complain about this place. The location is also great with other small businesses around and they have interior and exterior seating and plenty of it. Parking can sometimes be a challenge but a few steps walk never hurt anyone, specially if you are already thinking healthy. The staff here is helpful, they will walk you through the menu if it is your first time or suggest alternatives for things you don't like. Again i can not say enough, they have won me over and I will be back! read more

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Great heathy place for any type of acai bowls and smoothies! They have so many healthy options and pretty darn tasty. Hubbs and I were looking for something that was not too heavy and would replace a snack like ice cream so we came here. We got the berry bowl and it was perfect. I have to say they're pretty big so we shared because one was a lot. Great service and reasonable prices! read more

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I don't recommend anybody going to this location, because staff tends to be very disinterested and not friendly. Additionally, when you request honey, on the side, you get a minuscule amount of honey. It's pretty pathetic. read more

Backyard Bowls - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I love this place! This place has the best açaí bowls and grain bowls that I've ever had. This is a go to stop every time I'm in LA! The açaí bowls are refreshing, the grain bowls are fresh, the smoothies and great and it is all VERY filling. I would recommend getting the small for bowls because they are very filling. It doesn't seem that big but when you're eating it, you can get very full. I don't know what else to say other than this place is perfect! I love the interior and the little outside seating area. The sound proof blending room in the middle is very clever, and the staff is always so nice when I come here! I have always had an amazing time when coming here and I hope that doesn't change! read more

Backyard Bowls - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've been a loyal fan of Backyard bowls in all their locations for the past year. Whenever friends ask for recommendations, I always point them towards BB. Their bowls are amazing! BUT, this location needs some serious work. I was there this morning and I was absolutely horrified with the handling of food. First of all, employees were only wearing one glove and using their hands interchangeably as if there were gloves on both hands to do things such as cut bananas, put toppings on bowls, etc. The contamination that must be resulting from this really scares me to think about. Second, they were not exchanging their gloves for new ones even after using things that don't come into contact with the food such as the telephone, ipad, etc. - gross. I also saw one employee without ANY GLOVES ON touching all the containers of food and moving them around. This is just absolutely unacceptable. I would be very surprised if any of these employees have food handler's certification and if they do, then that is almost worse, because they are blatantly ignoring it. This, I guess, is the cost of having such a transparent food station - the customers can see everything the food handlers are doing, which to me, was extremely disturbing. If you have allergies I wouldn't even think of stepping into this place. Finally, the portions have varied significantly from time to time that I've come here. I attached photos of two bowls of the same size and the difference is really annoying considering that I paid the same price for each and was clearly jipped on one of them. I stand by my love for BB, but I seriously hope this particular staff begins to engage in proper food handling because I left feeling quite uneasy about having this bowl. read more

Backyard Bowls - A nice, full bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Wow this place has some damn good acai! My friend mentioned BB to me years ago and I finally gave it a shot today. Protein bowl was creamy and perfect post workout. Boyfriend said it'd be better if it had strawberries on top though. It was almost warm compared to mine. He was actually mixing ours together. If you need something refreshing and tart, go for the island bowl! Especially on a hot summer day like today, it sure hit the spot! Prices are reasonable for the amount of acai you get. A small bowl filled me up and they hook you up with toppings! I can see how parking can be bad, but there's plenty of spots around on the streets. read more

Backyard Bowls - small protein bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Best smoothie bowls ever!!! The large is huge and is the perfect meal for a hot summer day. I got the power bowl, which had peanut butter, açaí, banana, and other fresh fruits. It was topped with granola along with banana. I loved it! :) They were super friendly and I had great service when I was there. It took a bit to make my smoothie bowl, but they were very busy! If I'm ever in a hurry I just need to remember that it might take a bit to make it and I might want to call ahead of time. All of their other bowls looked great and I love how they have different locations! I'll have to check them out in my hometown of Santa Barbara next time I'm craving a smoothie bowl. I loved this place and I am looking forward to coming back again soon to try another one of their many smoothie bowls! read more

Backyard Bowls - Power Bowl :) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Delicious fresh fruit, tasty acai and pitaya bowls. Conveniently located in DTLA near Macy's and other shops and businesses. Sometimes there is a long line so if your in a rush it's best to order ahead. Comfortable seating available with the views of the city. One clean locked restroom. I'm obsessed with pitaya bowls and prefer to make my own but I like to treat myself once or twice a month to backyard bowls. My only complaint is that I get more base when I dine in instead of getting my order to go. read more

Backyard Bowls - Berry Bowl with pitaya instead of acai and blueberries instead of banana - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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A great place for some great acai bowls! They have lots of options but I always get the berry bowl. They are fairly large acai bowls and great for lunch especially if you work in the area read more

Backyard Bowls - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Best Breakfast for Health Nuts! I love this place! Very welcoming atmosphere! Very inviting area! I get my blue bottle coffee and açaí bowl in one trip!! Beautiful area to eat when things open back up slowly! Love the vibes!! read more

Backyard Bowls - Amazing! Large portions of açaí!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

As they say on their website, their food is mostly organic. What's not is at least thoughtfully sourced, often from a small farm or producer and the quality shows. Hands down this is my favorite place for an Açaí bowl or a shake which I like to add collagen to for my stomach. Enjoy! read more

This place was soooo good! I didn't even remember to take a photo of it until I devoured the entire thing. A small serving is plenty and I was pretty surprised at how big it is. I had the Island Bowl and it was just bursting with deliciousness that makes you want to come back for more. I also had a bite of the Dragon Bowl which was equally good in it's own way. I'm sure you can't do wrong with any of the options here because it's just sooooo tasty! It definitely made me feel so much better about eating heavier foods during my weekend spent here, haha. They do delivery via Postmates around the area which is great if you're not in the mood to walk/drive yourself there. Super convenient and my bowl wasn't all melted by the time I got it. Highly recommended if you're looking for an acai bowl around the area! read more

This place is one of my favorites and I have been coming for years . The açaí bowls are amazing. But!! None of the people that work here want to be here. How does it take 30 mins for a bowl when there is no one else here? They just complain to each other that they don't want to be here. And by the time they are done complaining, and adding the toppings, my açaí bowl is half melted. read more

If your looking for your açaí bowl spot, this is it. I've tried a number of spots in LA and so far this is my favorite. The bowls are fresh and not too sweet! I have almond butter to the top of mine which you can sub for something else without adding cost which is nice. Can be very busy on weekends, would recommend ordering online rather then waiting to order in person. Parking is a bit tough, street parallel parking out front with meters. Next door is blue bottle if you are looking for a coffee fix close by. The first time I came one of the staff members was not very nice at all but I gave them another chance because the açaí bowl was so much better than other others in LA I've tried! All staff has been nothing but pleasant since. read more

Backyard Bowls - Berry Bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I am obsessed with açaí bowls, it's my go to fast food so I have tried a ton of places. I was in this part of town and decided to try based on the good reviews and I was not impressed. I got the dragon bowl and did not like the combination that made the base, the banana overpowered the pitaya, the peanut butter was also blended in and I could not taste it and it was slimy, ewww. It was a good size portion so I guess if you find a good combination it's worth it. read more

Every time I visit LA from San Francisco, I make it a point to visit Backyard Bowls. It's that good. Not only are their bowls well-priced, they serve them using their own tableware to eliminate unnecessary plastic container waste. The pitaya bowl wasn't as thick as I'd have liked, but maybe that was a one time experience? The açaí bowls are very tasty and they offer a variety to satisfy different taste buds. My favorites are the island and berry bowls and they're oh so berry fruity. read more

I love Backyard Bowls for several reasons: (1) Thoughtful Design - Ever feel conflicted because you want to enjoy a good açaí bowl, yet cringe at that uncompromising loud noise that originate from the blenders that seemingly grate boulders and rocks? Feel conflicted no longer, for Backyard Bowls thought of this issue when designing the storefront - with a special noise cancelling (or at least reducing) booth where the delicious bowls are crafted with care. Thank you for bringing peace to my bowels, and my eardrums, one bowl at a time. (2) Bowel Pleasing Bowls - The açaí bowls are amazing because they aren't overly saccharine like many other açaí eateries. The bowls are created with fine and fresh ingredients, requiring not much tampering with to make for a very enjoyable, simple to the eye, yet complex to the taste type of delicacy. The power bowl is creamy and light, with just a perfect balance of bananas, blueberries, granola, almonds, hemp seeds, and honey. (3) Meaningful Maxim. In addition to the delicious açaí bowls, what I like about Backyard Bowls is that it is part of a larger food revolution - the revolution of REAL FOOD. Backyard Bowls prides itself on boasting zero unpronounceable ingredients (apart from açaí), backed by a menu with integrity and an aim to minimize waste, carbon footprint and more. Thank you Backyard Bowels, for having my Back when I have açaí cravings. read more

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I've been a customer here as of recent and I absolutely love the food and the atmosphere here! The fact that they ask about allergies and give honest recommendations is so awesome I would advise anybody who wants a great lunch or breakfast to go here since they can accommodate almost anyone! Special shout out to the guy in the glasses and the gray shirt and the tattoos ( Didn't catch a name sorry lol) read more

Quality has gone down! Last 3 times I've had it, I was very disappointed. Frozen chunks, açaí literally was discolored... new owner? Wtf

Great açaí, super friendly staff, fresh ingredients! Parking can be scarce depending on when you go and the lines can get long, but this is my go-to place. No major complaints! read more

My friends will probably disown me if they saw I gave this place four stars over five but I keep it real on Yelp. Came here over the weekend for a late lunch and ordered the power bowl with added cacao nibs. The portion size is HUGE so the regular size is definitely enough for a meal. The bowl was yummy, healthy, and kept me full all evening. Maybe it's a personal preference thing, but I felt like the actual smoothie could have been thicker and colder. Otherwise I loved it!! The employee helping me at the counter was very nice! read more

Backyard Bowls - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

After a long night, I woke up the next day with an intense craving for a green smoothie. After browsing on Yelp for about thirty minutes trying to find the one that sounded best for me, I decided on Backyard Bowls' "the green smoothie." At $7, it didn't terribly break the bank (some of the other smoothies I came across went as high as $10-12, but hey, that's LA for you. The smoothie came with kale, spinach, spirulina, bee pollen, mangos, banana, etc. It also came with coconut but I asked to remove it. I also subbed in pineapple juice instead of coconut water. The end product was a smoothie that was sweet but tasted nutritious. Wait time wasn't very long since I only ordered a smoothie, but I can't wait to come back and get their delicious bowls! read more

Normally they do great, but really depends who is working on your order. Today my to-go order bowl was HALF filled (not slightly close to the lid) and they forgot ALL my toppings on top of that (probably why my bowl was half filled). For such an expensive bowl and ordering online to make sure everything was checked properly, I was SOOO disappointed. read more

Gotta say, this place serves you a nice amount per bowl! Yes it is delicious, and has all fresh ingredients, so of course I recommend this place. I noticed they have a dedicated booth where they blend their ingredients. It's basically like a soundproof booth, which it helps keep the blender noise down to a minimum. I also realized the workers wear headphones in there, most likely to help protect their ears from the blender sound. This is a great conscientious way of keeping the workers safe from high noise levels that can damage their ears. Bravo! So the bowl was delicious! I had the Island Bowl. I added goji berries and matcha to my bowl and I was completely satisfied. I also tried their Arroz Verde Bowl. This was quite good, surprisingly good in fact, as I didn't think it would be as good as it was. Caught me by surprise, but it was great tasting and satisfying as well. The place has ample seating available, both indoor and outdoor. Staff is super friendly, and courteous. The place was clean, and also had clean restrooms. Satisfied with my experience here. read more

Backyard Bowls - Island Bowl, added goji berries and added matcha - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I love their açaí bowls. My go to is the island bowl. Flavorful, good portion, and a decent price. Also a plus that Blue Bottle is next door. If there is ever a long wait for your order, you can always go grab coffee from Blue Bottle and come back. It can get pretty packed but definitely worth the wait. There is seating both indoors and outdoors. Parking is pretty easy on the weekdays before 6:00 pm because you can park on the residential streets. read more

Backyard Bowls - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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HUGE FAN! Their menu is amazing and has smoothie bowls, açaí bowls, smoothies, porridge bowls, grain bowls, and avocado toast. Very trendy. The island bowl and warrior bowl were delicious. The warrior bowl was full of power foods and perfectly crunch with the nuts. Definitely one of the best açaí bowls I have ever had!! The regular size is extremely filling. read more

Backyard Bowls - Warrior bowl and Island Bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I love backyard Bowls. They are my favorite Ausable's in Santa Barbara and in LA! The smoothie texture is literally perfect and it is so filling it's worth the $$$ read more

Backyard Bowls - Power Bowl pb on top instead of blended in @tastefultess on Instagram - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Backyard Bowls has very good Açaí bowl! My favorite bowl is island bowl. The portion is big enough for two people to share. My husband felt it tasted like having ice cream in the morning. But it is very healthy, right? We also ordered avocado toast, it is the BEST in town. I absolutely will come back to try different options. Love this place! 5 stars!!! read more

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I love their mint smoothie, clean ingredients, taste great, and they're really fast! They have generous seating inside for groups, there's not much ambiance, it's just a good bowl place!. The service is fast! read more

One of the first places I looked up during my vacation was to find somewhere with excellent Açaí Bowls. So glad I stumbled upon Backyard Bowls. My daughter and I came here early during a weekday, found a nice seat & bowls were ready in a matter of minutes! Everything was so fresh and tasty & I enjoyed the ambiance and how clean the establishment was. Everyone who worked there was very friendly and welcoming. We brought back 2 bowls to go for the boys and even they were impressed. read more

Backyard Bowls - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place is to die for!! The Acai bowls taste amazing and their smoothies are soo good. The cashier was so nice and the bathroom is very clean read more

Backyard Bowls has the BEST açaí bowls. My favorites are the Island bowl and the Power bowl. The large size is big enough for two people. They have gluten free and alternative honey options. At this location you're able to see them make the bowl from start to finish. The staff is friendly, clean comfortable atmosphere, and clean restroom. read more

Backyard Bowls - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is always my go to in terms of açaí bowls. They're incredible and service is super quick. Staff is always nice!

Overall experience: pretty okay. If you're looking for a neighborhood friendly/welcoming place this ain't it. The design of the place sends a clear message: get your stuff and leave. It's sterile, ikea inspired, with zero comfortable chairs. I'm a slow eater and knew that it was going to take me about an hour to eat my breakfast so I brought my computer along to try to get some work done which was impossible because the WiFi is trash. No problem, I think, I'll go sit in the outdoor area and get some work done on my phone instead. Nope. Dead zone. So, I go inside to request that they change my order to a to-go bowl. The dude rolls his eyes because they had finally finished making it (about a 20 minute wait) and now he has to dump it into a paper bowl instead. I sort of get the attitude, but...not really. I'm the one who packed up my stuff to come here, already paid for parking, double checked that they had WiFi, and now I have to go find somewhere else where I can eat and knock out a few tasks for the day, but yeah dude, sure. Stay mad about it. Anyways, I'm eating the power bowl that the cashier recommended right now. It tastes like crunchy peanut butter toast. Now, don't get me wrong - I love crunchy peanut butter toast and make it for breakfast often. In fact, that's what I had for breakfast yesterday. Sooooooooooo yeah. I just made a horrible decision to waste time and money to come back home and eat an expensive, cold, wet crunchy peanut butter toast from a bowl that I could have made in my pajamas at home. This one is completely on me, I really should have known better. read more

Large size was HUGE and well worth the money. There was a great amount of toppings. I would definitely come back next time I'm in LA ! read more

Unfortunate I only recently found out about Backyard Bowls recently because their açaí bowls are honestly the best you can get in LA. PARKING No private lot so you need to find meter parking or parking on residential streets. Watch out for parking signs! AÇAÍ BOWLS The Island Bowl is amazing and their small size for açaí bowls are a pretty big portion so I would stick with a small. You can maybe even share a small w/ a friend if you're having it for just a light snack. SERVICE If you go during a busy time like around lunch time then you could end up waiting maybe 15 min so wouldn't recommend stopping by if you're in a time crunch. read more

One of the best ACAI bowl places I have ever been to. The amount of Acai they give you in a large is insane and very filling! Pricing is on the average to slightly expensive side, but well worth it. The employees were so nice and helpful and were willing to substitute anything in the bowl. They even have a closed sound-proof sub room in the restaurant to prevent loud noise to their customers ears. The employees wear ear plugs and gloves at all times; (you can really tell they are well taken care of and care about what they do). One tip would be for the store to carry/serve AGAVE as an added topping in addition to all of the other syrups they have. Overall, really good Acai with fresh fruit. Parking is a nightmare, but keep at it, you will find a spot - it's LA after all! read more

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You know when you get an açaí bowl, and they slab a spoonful of peanut butter on top-ewww. Well, I'm happy to announce, that they don't do that ewwww energy at Backyard Bowls. My peanut butter bae bowl was well blended, fresh and delicious af. Totally worth it, okaaaay! *$12 read more

Ohmigosh. I didn't even get to post a review before I went back, that's how good this place is. Generous portions, reasonable prices. Offers sugar free acai, which just takes the healthy indulgence factor to another level. tl;dr - return again and again read more

Solid place for smoothies but a pass on the açaí bowls. I'm missing a sweet tooth, so I omitted the sugary fruits from my green smoothie (mangos, pineapples, aka: all the 'good'stuff) which is always a gamble either in texture or taste. Backyard bowls green smoothie without the sweet fruits was good. I would get it again! The texture wasn't too chunky, and the veggies tasted great. The açaí bowl on the other hand, was not my cup of tea. I ended up throwing most of it away. This place makes the açaí into a smoothie/yogurt texture rather than the slush. This texture is unsettling while the taste felt very milky and heavy. Açaí bowls should be refreshing with all that wonderful fruit piled on top. Better places to go for this (like Uba Tuba: horrid name, wonderful açaí bowls). Good for a clean juice fix. read more