First time trying Banzai after hearing so many good things about it. It was definitely tasty, but I think I expected more. The service was fast & workers were a tad distracted dealing with a difficult customer so it was hard to get a feel for the service entirely. The ambiance was chill on a Saturday afternoon as you could tell many people stopped by after a day at the beach. The bowls itself, I thought were a little pricey for the amount of fruit you're getting. We paid $30 for two bowls (one small one large) and got a few modifications. I think the OG Bowl was okay, not my favorite açaí as I love a rich rich taste of açaí. My partner got the Da Kine and he loved the chocolate notes. Also the large could definitely be a a shareable size!!! read more

Banzai Bowls - THE OG BOWL (left + added PB) DA KINE (right) - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

So delicious and great staff. The girls working there were very quick and helpful. They made the bowls well, it was a very large portion and made a great lunch. Will definitely come again! read more

Banzai Bowls - My bowl, large portion and lots of toppings. - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Great selection, great prices! Super busy and tasty bowl. Looks like it needs a cleaning but other than that you can tell this place is popular among locals. At 8:30am on a Saturday there was about 20 people in the shop waiting for their tasty treats read more

My friend recommended this place as this was her favorite acai bowl place. Came on a Sunday early afternoon and they werent busy. I ordered the acai bowl called Sharks cove and the pitaya base called three tables. They have a small and large option. The sharks cove came with granola, goji berry, strawberry, banana, and blueberry. The acai base was tart and lightly sweetened. You also get the option to choose apple juice or coconut milk with your base. I chose apple juice. They also drizzled some maple on top. I got my husband the pitaya base with apple juice. This was topped with banana, strawberry, and kiwi. This was my favorite of the two because it was more refreshing and fruity. read more

Banzai Bowls - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I hadn't had an Açaí bowl in so long! I had a craving and remembered there's one across the street, I'm so close I need to start coming more often ! I honestly got there and ordered and got my bowl in like 7ish minutes! They were pretty quick, really nice and the place had seating open inside and outside during a weekday and during lunch time! 10/10 would recommend and will be back! read more

Banzai Bowls - MAUI SUNRISE - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This was my first time trying Banzai Bowls, and I was a little disappointed. On the menu it lists strawberries or blueberries as included in most bowls. So when I went to order the "Da Kine" bowl, I was surprised when the cashier informed me that "it only comes with bananas so do you want to add strawberries and/or blueberries." I wasn't informed that it would be extra, or how much extra it would be to get the bowl made the way it's listed on the menu. The same thing for my boyfriend's açaí bowl that "only comes with bananas." Turns out, it's $1.50 each to add any berry. It felt icky to pay extra just to get it made the way it's listed on the menu. I don't like being misled, and there are better smoothie bowls in the same vicinity that I'll be revisiting as opposed to this one. read more

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Quality açaí bowls. They recently made changes to their menu so some toppings don't reflect what you get. Staff is mostly younger and a little dazed but I think that is the beach vibes the place gives. read more

Banzai Bowls - The OG bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

A delicious sweet treat with added benefit of being good for you! The fruits were sweet and the açaí was smooth. Although I prefer my açaí more on the creamy soft serve than smoothie side this bowl was delicious and just the pick me up I needed. A friend and I split the large and we both felt full after so I would say this is a pretty good sized portion. The honey and coconut flakes made for a crunchy and sweet bite! Enjoy your bowl both inside and outdoors as there is a bunch of seating. read more

Banzai Bowls - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

BAN-ZAI-BOWL! Such a sweet treat! So perfect on a hot day or even after a great workout. In all honesty i keep coming back here bc it reminds me of home. Born and raised on the islands and hands down banzai bowls nails it! Ive had so many acai bowls in California, but nothing came close or compared to my beloved Haleiwa Bowl in Oahu. Until BANZAI BOWLLLLSS! The Parking: - I feel this is the only CON about this location. Good luck finding parking during busy hours. Over all I'd recommend mobile order. This is the only reason why I deducted a star. The atmosphere: - The vibe is giving surfer beach, which of course matches what is being served. A great place to just chill and relax while enjoying a nice cold dessert! The food: - Da Kine $13-$15 5/5 There is a variety of choices on their menu. For this certain bowl its made with a blend of Chocolate Hemp Milk, Acai, Bananas, Strawberries, Peanut Butter. Then its topped with Granola, Bananas, Almond Slices, Honey. They really fill it up and for me I am so full of the small size. The Service: - They are quick to make orders which I like, but its also bc ive always done mobile orders. Overall, Hands down the best acai bowl in town. Despite the parking i still keep coming back, but will ALWAYS do mobile order! read more

I wanted to like this place, but unfortunately it missed the mark. The customer service here needs serious improvement. The staff came off rude and dismissive, which made the whole experience uncomfortable. My pitaya bowl didn't taste fresh and the flavor was bland and unpleasant. For something that's supposed to be refreshing and high quality, this was disappointing. I hope management focuses on better training and ingredient quality. DEFINITELY GO TO ANOTHER SPOT. This is not it. read more

Cravings satisfied for an acai bowl!! Loved it. Super fresh and tasty -- adding peanut butter made it even better. Placed an online order and it was ready just in time. read more

Banzai Bowls - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Good portions. Fast service. Delicious and plenty to eat!! Freshly cut fruits added. Only comment is floors are dirty and not well cleaned which makes me doubt- how clean is their kitchen??? Trust. read more

Love the açaí bowls it's a bit pricey even by today's standards & I had to wait a bit because there was a big order in front of me would go back but based on the price it's not a place I could do on the regular read more

Every now and then I get a banzai bowl craving. I usually always get the off the wall bowl. This is a perfect treat for a hot summer day but definitely be prepared to wait. We waited 30 mins for our bowls. They seemed to be understaffed and they didn't have lids for the bowls. read more

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This place is so cute, gives super beach vibes. I love pitaya bowls and let me tell you they really make these wonderful as someone who's tried many! The price also can't be beat! read more

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I ordered the Dakine bowl, it's supposed to come with strawberries, he said it was mixed with the açaí. Hmmmmm....but it was delicious. I'd rather come here than anywhere else. read more

Off the wall 10/10- this is my favorite açaí bowl hands down and I love açaí so this is huge. I specifically love banzai bowls because they blend their açaí with fresh juice and fruits. This specific bowl the açaí is blended with guava juice, bananas, strawberries, and dark chocolate. It's topped with coconut flakes, kiwi, bananas, granola, and honey. It's literally so good. I love how the dark chocolate blended gives a little bit of texture to the açaí base. Their granola is also fantastic- my favorite granola, and they put it at the bottom of the bowl too which is great. It's incredibly fresh and so revitalizing. Truly no other açaí bowl compress- I have to get this pretty much EVERYTIME I'm back in Orange County. Instagram: @hungrytamale read more

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Horrible customer service and very expensiv. Told the Lady at desk Large, payed for a Large and got small. Unbelievable.

Banzai is the classic OC acai bowl. Always so refreshing, large portions. Perfectly sweet and always satisfy the craving. I love the tropical style bowls. My favorite açaí bowl in town. Staff are friendly. Ambiance is a beachy vibe. read more

Banzai Bowls - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Okay! I don't particularly remember this place, as I was in La La LAnd, which means that a copious amount of memory-erasing liquor was probably (definitely) consumed. Anywaaaaay! These things are pretty cut'n'run, and they all are pretty much the same to me, and pretty much fantastic! However, I always make the stupid mistake of adding as much junk as I can cuz I don't have self control, OKAY?! Yes, it's a problem. No, I am not working on it. Fight me! Seeing a lot of complaints about the employees, but I thought everything was just swell. Though I would love to always hear the other side of the story to see if these complaints are really legit or not ;) read more

Banzai Bowls - Banzai Bowl and Pupukea Bowl. So yum!! - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This location closes at 8 pm on Tuesday nights. I called multiple times at 7:40 to place a last minute pick up order. The staff would answer the phone and either hang up or just not say anything at all, didn't even have the decency to say they were closing early. I drove to the location which is two minutes away and arrived at 7:50 and the blonde girl at the front said that they were closed. I let them know it was only 7:50 and asked why they were closed and she could only shrug her shoulders and say "I don't know we are closed." it's clear that they just wanted to leave right at 8 pm. Anyway I won't be back because I don't give my money to bad customer service. read more

Best bowls hands down . No fake sorbet , equally ingredients . Fast service made to order. House made peanut butter , raw local honey . Can't beat quality read more

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I have honestly tried so many acai places in SoCal and Banzai Bowls is my favorite thus far. The pitaya bowls are my personal preference, specifically the Pupukea bowl. The bowls here are SO filling, even with the smallest size which is what I usually order because they fill it nearly all the way to the top which I highly appreciate. This location is a cute spot in the corner of a shopping center, with seating available both inside and outside. The service is also super quick and the staff is kind! read more

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Sorry to do this but when did a Large become so small? Person at the counter said they have a new fill line but looks to me that this was a small but charged for a Large read more

Banzai Bowls - The New Large Maui Sunrise - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

These girls just keep talking passing their cell phone while making bowls mean while the guy was on his phone talking to someone and they have another girl putting away chairs and washing dishes... super unbelievable to have employees who just take it like play time... I waited 32 minutes for my 3 bowls. read more

Banzai Bowls - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I had a really disappointing experience here. When I first walked in, the girl at the counter was too busy playing with her belly piercing to greet customers properly. I placed my order and clearly said no granola and no bananas. The smoothie came out with granola blended into it. Instead of remaking it, she tried scooping it out -- which obviously didn't work. When I asked her to just remake it, she started shaking her head and visibly throwing a fit. She finally remade it, but even then, it still had banana in it. At that point, I was so frustrated I didn't even bother asking again -- I figured it would just be messed up a third time. Definitely not the kind of service or care I'd expect. I won't be returning. read more

Words cannot put enough emphasis into how much I love acai bowls, they make my world go round and if I could afford to eat one every day for the rest of my life I would. My life was forever changed when I had an acai bowl in Hawaii, and Banzai Bowls will be closest thing to reliving that fantasy since it is originated from Hawaii. They offer two sizes and of course I had to get the biggest one, oh don't worry I devoured that bowl mmm. The fruit they used for the toppings was so fresh and hit so hard on a hot day. I would say the pitaya base was a little bland but that usually is the case because pitaya doesn't have that much flavor, but the acai base was solid. Mixing all the fresh fruit with granola and honey into the base was chefs kiss omg I need another one right now please. I just love acai bowls so much and this place is definitely somewhere to go if you want fresh ingredients. read more

Banzai Bowls - THE OG BOWL and PUPUKEA - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Banzai Bowls is without a doubt, the best place to go for açai bowls, hands-down of any place. What I love is that no matter the location that you go to the consistency is the same, and the quality is always high! Healthy, fulfilling, satisfying, and always delicious. It's just a fun summer beach, Vibe, and you feel good after a tasty BB read more

Banzai Bowls - My favorite Dakine bowl! - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

my favorite açaí place ever!! i love how they actually blend their açaí & don't scoop it like most places now a days. every ingredient is so fresh. the cashiers are always nice & friendly as well. 11/10!! read more

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This place used to be pretty decent 10 years ago, I hadn't been in there too many times over the last few years. I went two months ago with my son, trying to encourage him to enjoy healthy treats. We ordered two of their specialties and asked them to make some alterations to the one for my son. Kids can be a little picky, which is fine. You should be able to accommodate your customers. I ordered the Dakine. I was concerned because the two young boys making our drinks were most focused on their juvenile conversation about the previous night. Young , but you're at work and you're getting paid to do a job. So we ended up with two giant cups of açai, berry mush. Very little toppings, and they didn't make the alterations. ... they're pretty clever because they just pile some granola and a little tiny bit of fruit with bananas so that you assume it's good to go. Once we got home with our to go order, there was really no toppings inside. $30 for 2 cups of mush. I can get a huge bag of frozen açaí berries and all the fresh fruit for $30 from the store. Not have to cringe watching disgruntled teenagers make my drink. I'm not cheap but just do your job and make it decent product for the customer. I don't have anything to do with your politics or problems. I called a couple times to get in touch with the manager no accountability never got anywhere. read more

Your lovely associate Megan made what I can honestly say is the best açaí bowl I've ever had, so good I asked for her name just so I could write this review! All the employees radiated a warmth and kindness that really made me feel welcomed. read more

Kiara was very helpful and made the best banzi bowl ever i been to every location this one was the best also i think her names megan she was very helpful and kind also read more

walked in to Banzai bowl at 7:40pm employee refused to let me order and claimed store was closing in 20 minutes. Drove from far to come enjoy this spot to only be denied service!! HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPERIENCE FROM MALE EMPLOYEE SO DISAPPOINTED there should be a sign that says store closes before 8pm of service is going to be refused!! read more

I had never had an issue with Banzai bowls before. Today, my husband picked up a Dakine Acai bowl for me and when I ate the first few bites it was fine. I took another bite and felt something difficult to chew, I spit it out and saw a piece of coconut and thought that was the problem. I kept taking bites and I noticed a purple little piece that looked like paper. I then realized it was from the acai packet. I though, "oh it's probably just a mistake maybe they just accidentally dropped a piece into the blender" so I kept eating. Then there was another piece, followed by another, and another. I'm pretty sure I swallowed at least one piece without knowing it and it feels like it's stuck on my throat. I checked the rest of the bowl and it was filled with blender pieces of the plastic/package. This is honestly so careless and disappointing. If a child had gotten this bowl or if I had shared it with my niece or nephew they would never question the texture. I will never return. read more

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Great Bowls! I Played Basketball last year for UCI and came here all the time. Depending on the staff the quality changes, they have like high school kids working and nobody is even in the store line, still took us 20 min to get a bowl. They just talk and dont seem to even be working. Quality was also bad when i got it, just didnt seem like anyone cared or wanted or be there. read more

Amazing acai bowls and amazing service!! Ramsey was super nice and suggested amazing options. Will definitely come back! Place was clean and tidy. read more

Banzai Bowls - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

If I could rate it a zero I would. Horrible service with the girl at the front. She had an attitude the whole time and didn't put gloves on to cut my fruit after she handled the money. read more

After coming back from Oahu, I was craving acai simiiar to the ones back on Oahu. This place definitely satisfied my cravings. I got the Shark Cove with half and half apple juice and oat milk. It was my first time deciding which mixture, I want so I did half and half. I definitely want to come back and try it both ways. The only thing is, I don't like how the small size is served in the big cup. It was definitely hard to eat out of. read more

Banzai Bowls - Sharks Cove Bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Horrible customer service at this location! I don't know his name but there's a short skinny guy with brown hair with an updo who really super rude! So sad because I love Banzai but not with people like him working there. Will not be returning. read more

I take back what I said previously. Nothing can beat a fresh banzai bowl. My biggest tip would be to order ahead of time so you can just arrive and pick it up. My favorite is the Maui Sunrise. The fruit is always so sweet and the granola is great. The portions are large and leave you full. read more

Banzai Bowls - Maui Sunrise Bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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