Banzai Bowls

4.0 (27 reviews)

Juice Bars & Smoothies, Acai Bowls

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Katherine G.

I wanted an acai bowl and found this spot still open on Labor Day. There was only one person working, but he was super friendly and doing the most. I got the shark's cove which was pretty much a traditional acai bowl, and chose apple juice to be blended in. Since the large was only $2 more and almost double the amount I chose to get that, and it was GIGANTIC. Literally a whole tub of acai lol. While it was good, the acai wasn't the best I've had or that unique in terms of flavor (I am obsessed with Oakberry and must compare to them). The granola was delicious though and there was a nice amount of fresh fruit on top too, despite them forgetting my blueberries. It was a nice treat to take to the beach!

Kevin G.

One of our favorite stops in California or Hawaii! We love the different combos and have yet to have a bad Banzai bowl. The workers are typically very helpful and friendly and make for a great overall experience! We love the chill vibes of the place!

The bowl is amazing and exceptional customer service by Peyton. So nice and friendly and awesome and cool and funny despite being the only one working. Deserves the biggest raise and promotion !!!!

Ashley C.

I was looking for a smoothie bowl to pick up and enjoy at the beach and was surprised to find a Banzai Bowls, thanks to my Yelp search! They must be new due to the lack of reviews. I was able to order ahead online which was super easy and they have photos of everything on the menu! There are so many yummy options and you can customize some things too (maybe even more so if you order in person). I finally decided on the Makaha bowl, which you can choose apple or guava juice to blend in (I picked guava). It's blended with pitaya, banana, and chia seeds, and then topped with mango, raspberry, granola, kiwi, and honey. It was a pretty filling portion for $14 after tax. It seems like a high price but there aren't a ton of smoothie bowl options where I live so I would pay more to get a fresh one on the beach. The mango was so sweet and refreshing, and the raspberry helped counterbalance with its tartness. There are some tables outside if you wanna enjoy it right away but it's really not far from Pacific Beach or Mission Beach so I would recommend taking it over there to enjoy the scenery!

Emmett T.

Banzai Bowls has made its way into the SD market with this new store in the Grand Central plaza of PB. The other locations are in OC and Hawaii. The suite used to house another chain juice and smoothie bar so we shall see if this brand can sustain more success. They open at 8 am daily and close most evenings at 8 pm (7 pm on Sunday). No inside seating was available, however six small foldable wooden tables with chairs were placed on the front sidewalk. Eight acai bowls, seven pitaya bowls, three acai smoothies, three pitaya smoothies, and four fruit smoothies made up the chalkboard menu on the wall to the right of the service counter. Small and large serving sizes were offered for each item with prices ranging between $7.50 and $10 for smoothies and $11.50 to $15.25 for bowls. I ordered a small acai bowl during my first visit and a small pitaya bowl the second time. The Maui Sunrise was the acai bowl of choice. The blend was made up of coconut milk, pineapple juice, acai, bananas, strawberries, and mango. The topping consisted of granola, bananas, strawberries, blueberries, coconut shreds, and honey. I didn't taste any mango in the blend, but honestly the mix made it difficult to distinguish the individual components. The granola and honey did stand out in the topping though. For the pitaya bowl, my selection was the Makaha with guava (versus apple) juice. Pitaya, bananas, and chia seeds were in the blend with granola, mango raspberries, kiwi, and honey in the topping. Since there were fewer ingredients, I felt this bowl was more enjoyable. The three fruits in the topping were prominent. The visibility of the suite within the plaza remains a concern as a couple of former businesses also failed before the most recent juice/smoothie bar. The quality of the products I tried at Banzai Bowls was worth a solid four star rating.

Nicole K.

Stumbled on this location while walking to the beach from our parking spot. Was excited to see there is now one in SD as the closest was OC. Bummer is they charged $1.50 to substitute strawberries for bananas without telling us and they have never charged for that same substitution at other locations.

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Bryn S.

Came back because it was so good the first time! The gentleman who helped me last time helped me this time as well. Off the wall was very good and he added peanut butter to it. Let me tell you- that peanut butter is the best iv ever had!

Cindy P.

I love this place so much! It's the best açaí bowl you can get in SD!! They actually blend the smoothie and make it fresh unlike other spots where it is from a carton or premade. The service is always amazing and the workers are very sweet/helpful. Definitely order online if you want to save some time. The shop itself is very clean and there is always a lot of seating outside.

I love this place, and it's my go to post surf snack shop. Today was especially the vibe though. The two people working were jammin' to some up beat Christmas music, were cheerful and looked like they really enjoyed working there. My drink, the El Capitan is the best and it's always consistent regardless who's working. It reminded me of my first job, such a pleasant memory. Until next time!

Joey W.

So stoked to have a banzai bowl in San Diego! When we lived in Orange County we used to go all the time and now to have one post surf in San Diego is epic. They are so delicious and the staff is awesome, and super friendly. They have a nice patio you can sit on and enjoy your bowls outside as well. Definitely come and check them out! The banzai bowl with hemp milk is where it's at

Hands down the best acai bowls in San Diego! Been a fan of Banzai bowls for years including the Huntington Beach & Oahu location.

I love the acai bowls here absolutely fantastic. However, the service today on 8/17 at 2:20 was horrible. There's one girl working, I'm not sure her name but as soon as her coworker Josh arrived, she started yelling. He told her to stop yelling, that it looks bad to customers and she said and I quote "then tell them to stop fucking stressing me out". She was flinging things around and raising her voice multiple times while I waited. She glared at me and the other customers, and rolled her eyes at what I ordered when her and Josh pulled the printed slips. Super unprofessional, won't be coming back.

Paid $14 just for them to forget strawberries on my bowl lol it comes with like 3 toppings now sure how they forgot that. but good size portion.

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Make açaí popular again! Açaí reminds me of 2016 for whatever reason! I've heard of the place as I grew up in OC and decided to stop by on a warm day. So yummy I went again! The bowls are gigantic (even the small is generous in my opinion). I had the banzai bowl with guava juice instead of what it typically comes with, it's delicious. I also love how they put some toppings at the bottom of the cup to keep it interesting. It's tasty and the service is quick. Staff have always been nice and chill. There is a small parking lot. read more

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The quantity was really good for $14 small. But I feel like it was kind of basic. Just like meh to me. read more

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Bridget D.

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I've loved Banzai Bowl for years. They are the best. The Pupukea is my favorite. This was my first time at this location and the girls working were very nice. They have some outdoor seating. read more

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Katherine G.

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I wanted an acai bowl and found this spot still open on Labor Day. There was only one person working, but he was super friendly and doing the most. I got the shark's cove which was pretty much a traditional acai bowl, and chose apple juice to be blended in. Since the large was only $2 more and almost double the amount I chose to get that, and it was GIGANTIC. Literally a whole tub of acai lol. While it was good, the acai wasn't the best I've had or that unique in terms of flavor (I am obsessed with Oakberry and must compare to them). The granola was delicious though and there was a nice amount of fresh fruit on top too, despite them forgetting my blueberries. It was a nice treat to take to the beach! read more

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Kevin G.

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One of our favorite stops in California or Hawaii! We love the different combos and have yet to have a bad Banzai bowl. The workers are typically very helpful and friendly and make for a great overall experience! We love the chill vibes of the place! read more

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Noah G.

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The bowl is amazing and exceptional customer service by Peyton. So nice and friendly and awesome and cool and funny despite being the only one working. Deserves the biggest raise and promotion !!!! read more

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Ashley C.

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I was looking for a smoothie bowl to pick up and enjoy at the beach and was surprised to find a Banzai Bowls, thanks to my Yelp search! They must be new due to the lack of reviews. I was able to order ahead online which was super easy and they have photos of everything on the menu! There are so many yummy options and you can customize some things too (maybe even more so if you order in person). I finally decided on the Makaha bowl, which you can choose apple or guava juice to blend in (I picked guava). It's blended with pitaya, banana, and chia seeds, and then topped with mango, raspberry, granola, kiwi, and honey. It was a pretty filling portion for $14 after tax. It seems like a high price but there aren't a ton of smoothie bowl options where I live so I would pay more to get a fresh one on the beach. The mango was so sweet and refreshing, and the raspberry helped counterbalance with its tartness. There are some tables outside if you wanna enjoy it right away but it's really not far from Pacific Beach or Mission Beach so I would recommend taking it over there to enjoy the scenery! read more

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Emmett T.

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Banzai Bowls has made its way into the SD market with this new store in the Grand Central plaza of PB. The other locations are in OC and Hawaii. The suite used to house another chain juice and smoothie bar so we shall see if this brand can sustain more success. They open at 8 am daily and close most evenings at 8 pm (7 pm on Sunday). No inside seating was available, however six small foldable wooden tables with chairs were placed on the front sidewalk. Eight acai bowls, seven pitaya bowls, three acai smoothies, three pitaya smoothies, and four fruit smoothies made up the chalkboard menu on the wall to the right of the service counter. Small and large serving sizes were offered for each item with prices ranging between $7.50 and $10 for smoothies and $11.50 to $15.25 for bowls. I ordered a small acai bowl during my first visit and a small pitaya bowl the second time. The Maui Sunrise was the acai bowl of choice. The blend was made up of coconut milk, pineapple juice, acai, bananas, strawberries, and mango. The topping consisted of granola, bananas, strawberries, blueberries, coconut shreds, and honey. I didn't taste any mango in the blend, but honestly the mix made it difficult to distinguish the individual components. The granola and honey did stand out in the topping though. For the pitaya bowl, my selection was the Makaha with guava (versus apple) juice. Pitaya, bananas, and chia seeds were in the blend with granola, mango raspberries, kiwi, and honey in the topping. Since there were fewer ingredients, I felt this bowl was more enjoyable. The three fruits in the topping were prominent. The visibility of the suite within the plaza remains a concern as a couple of former businesses also failed before the most recent juice/smoothie bar. The quality of the products I tried at Banzai Bowls was worth a solid four star rating. read more

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Nicole K.

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Stumbled on this location while walking to the beach from our parking spot. Was excited to see there is now one in SD as the closest was OC. Bummer is they charged $1.50 to substitute strawberries for bananas without telling us and they have never charged for that same substitution at other locations. read more

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Bryn S.

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Came back because it was so good the first time! The gentleman who helped me last time helped me this time as well. Off the wall was very good and he added peanut butter to it. Let me tell you- that peanut butter is the best iv ever had! read more

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Cindy P.

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I love this place so much! It's the best açaí bowl you can get in SD!! They actually blend the smoothie and make it fresh unlike other spots where it is from a carton or premade. The service is always amazing and the workers are very sweet/helpful. Definitely order online if you want to save some time. The shop itself is very clean and there is always a lot of seating outside. read more

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I love this place, and it's my go to post surf snack shop. Today was especially the vibe though. The two people working were jammin' to some up beat Christmas music, were cheerful and looked like they really enjoyed working there. My drink, the El Capitan is the best and it's always consistent regardless who's working. It reminded me of my first job, such a pleasant memory. Until next time! read more

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Joey W.

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So stoked to have a banzai bowl in San Diego! When we lived in Orange County we used to go all the time and now to have one post surf in San Diego is epic. They are so delicious and the staff is awesome, and super friendly. They have a nice patio you can sit on and enjoy your bowls outside as well. Definitely come and check them out! The banzai bowl with hemp milk is where it's at read more

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Bosie L.

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I always enjoy coming here. The customer service is top tier. The food is enjoyable and delicious. Banzai Bowl is super clean. Tables on outside could use a little wipe down. read more

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Destiny M.

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The bowls are great, but the hours need to be updated. It's not the first time I've driven about 30 minutes to come here around 7:30-7:40 PM and it's already closed, even though online it says they close at 8:00 PM. Hours should get updated so customers don't waste the trip. read more

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Hands down the best acai bowls in San Diego! Been a fan of Banzai bowls for years including the Huntington Beach & Oahu location. read more

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Sara A.

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The absolute BEST açaí bowl in San Diego...my favorite spot in Pacific beach! Fresh, creative and delicious. A MUST

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I love the acai bowls here absolutely fantastic. However, the service today on 8/17 at 2:20 was horrible. There's one girl working, I'm not sure her name but as soon as her coworker Josh arrived, she started yelling. He told her to stop yelling, that it looks bad to customers and she said and I quote "then tell them to stop fucking stressing me out". She was flinging things around and raising her voice multiple times while I waited. She glared at me and the other customers, and rolled her eyes at what I ordered when her and Josh pulled the printed slips. Super unprofessional, won't be coming back. read more

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Yeah the food was great but the girl working there with like blonde highlights was just plain out rude she talked to me in the most condescending way. I get it we all have bad days but you could always make the customers feel welcomed into the store. It made me not even wanna order. From the looks of it, it's the same girl that's been mentioned before read more

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Paid $14 just for them to forget strawberries on my bowl lol it comes with like 3 toppings now sure how they forgot that. but good size portion. read more

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I was excited to try Banzai Bowls for the first time with my sister but was disappointed with the service from the girl and guy working there. I ordered a maui sunrise bowl and as soon as I received it I noticed there was a hair inside. I was going to just remove the hair and let it go, however I kept pulling and it wouldn't end so I went up to the counter to politely let them know. They just looked at it and said "oh wow" and pretty much shrugged it off. No apology at all on their end. I assumed they would just remake it with no issue. As I stood there, they didn't let me know anything; whether they would remake it, refund me, or how they would resolve the issue. I went to go sit down assuming they would just remake it, which they did. However, they remade the wrong bowl (the one my sister ordered). I let them know and the guy said "honestly it's the same thing, the one you ordered just had coconut on top" pretty much implying that they weren't gonna remake the bowl I ordered even though that was their mistake. I understand it was similar but it was a completely different order so I asked if they could at least just put the shredded coconut on top. They did that but again no apology from them for remaking the wrong thing. I understand people make mistakes, however good customer service goes a long way and the way this situation was handled by the two staff members was very disappointing. The encounter left a bad impression of this place for us so we will not be going back. read more

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I love this place! Smoothies and bowls are delicious, staff is super friendly, and I love the extra goodies they put on top! read more

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Amazing and worth the price! Such a big bowl! Worker was super nice too! The base smoothie is blended and not from a premade box :-) read more

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Came in right after they closed and they still made us stuff and it's fire açaí bowls

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Best açaí bowl place in SD!! The fruit was very fresh. Service was great, staff was super nice. Environment was clean. Will definitely be coming back! 10/10 read more

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Delicious smoothie. Super nice guy working the counter. Fresh and quick. 5/5 would go again

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Very funny girls. I left a maximum tip and I end up with plastic in my bowl. Not funny !! You can either be a kind person in life or go down the same path as a bitter Rat. read more

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910 Grand Ave
Ste 108
San Diego, CA 92109
Pacific Beach
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(858) 412-5100
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Hours

What time does Banzai Bowls open?

Banzai Bowls opens at 8:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Banzai Bowls close?

Banzai Bowls closes at 6:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.Banzai Bowls closes at 8:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.Banzai Bowls closes at 7:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon-Thu 8:00 AM - 6:00 PMFri-Sat 8:00 AM - 8:00 PMSun 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

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Does Banzai Bowls have catering options?

Yes, Banzai Bowls does have catering options.

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Does Banzai Bowls allow dogs?

Yes, Banzai Bowls allows dogs.

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Does Banzai Bowls have parking?

Yes, Banzai Bowls has parking options. Validated Parking

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Is Banzai Bowls wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Banzai Bowls is wheelchair accessible.

Does Banzai Bowls have free WiFi?

Yes, Banzai Bowls has free WiFi.

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“It's blended with pitaya, banana, and chia seeds, and then topped with mango, raspberry, granola, kiwi, and honey.”

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Acai Bowl - Crunchy (16 oz)

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Juice Wave

The açaí bowls are next level. I've been to tons of places and the toppings win here every time…read more Fresh fruit, almond butter, granola & honey on top of some really good frozen acai. So good! Also service is super friendly considering how busy they always are. They always make sure to spread the good vibes. It's a walk up counter so don't expect a place to hang out but they do have a few seats under a tree for some shade. A perfect place to stop on your beach days.

I loveeee their acai bowl. At first, I was skeptical because one bowl is almost $15. But these…read morebowls are BIG and really loaded with fruit. Their granola is also one of the best granolas I've had at an acai place. They can get pretty busy though, expect up to a 30 minute wait on a busy day. But I would definitely come back if in the area.

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Pacific Bean Coffee

Came here because it was labeled "best mocha in town"... and honestly, it was just okay. Not bad by…read moreany means, just didn't quite live up to the hype. That said, this place definitely stands out for its super unique flavor options. Tons of fun combinations you don't see everywhere. And the location is hard to beat, right by the beach, which makes it a great spot to grab a drink and take a walk. Overall: come for the vibes and creativity, just maybe keep expectations realistic on the mocha

We saw the sign for America's Best Mocha and decided to give it a shot because my wife NEEDS her…read morecaffeine in the morning. She ordered the Mudslide Mocha and said it was strong and flavorful. She also appreciated that it was fast. I asked if it was America's Best Mocha and she said it was pretty good. That's not a no! I ordered a peach tea and it was refreshing while fine. Not really a place to hang out, but they do have some seating. More of a grab and go spot. Would rather support Pacific Bean Coffee than a corporate coffee shop any day. Try for yourself and decide if they have America's Best Mocha.

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Milky Way iced oat mocha

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Rum Jungle

Family-owned & operated

20 years in business

* Validated parking available * Great customer service…read more* Fresh, tasty food We came here for lunch on a Sunday and were invited by friends to give this spot a try. Parking was a little difficult to find at first, especially during the lunch rush, but they do offer parking in the structure and can validate it at the restaurant, which helps lower the cost and was definitely a nice bonus. We were in the mood for something refreshing and not too heavy, and this place was perfect for that. We ordered the Aloha Bowl, Coconut Cream Fruit Bowl, Aloha Smoothie, La Jolla Club, and Coffee Crunch. I have to say, everything we tried was delicious! My personal favorite was the Coconut Cream Fruit Bowl. The fruit tasted incredibly fresh, and you could tell everything was prepared with care. The portions were great, the food was light yet satisfying, and the customer service was friendly throughout our visit. Even though parking can be a challenge on the weekends, I would definitely come back again for the fresh food and great experience.

I'm back over 5 years later... and I am happy to report the power wrap is still absolutely…read moredelicious. Delicious and fresh food, delectable drinks and treats, fantastic vibes and superb service. The service specifically is amazing - they're super attentive and pay attention to what taste or meal generally you're trying to accomplish. I ordered the Power Wrap (my favorite item on the menu - highly recommend) and asked for no turkey. The gentleman behind the counter knew exactly what I was trying to accomplish and offered a solution. That really impressed me and I truly appreciated it. It's a great spot to chill and work too [though not if you're taking calls - they have (good) music on and the other patrons can be loud]. Definitely worth visiting in the PB area!

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Berry Paradise Smoothie

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Berry Paradise Smoothie

Better Buzz Coffee Pacific Beach West

This is my favorite Better Buzz location in San Diego! I believe I have now become a "regular." All…read morethe employees are super friendly, personable, and make great coffee! Shout out to Monique, who made my Iced Best Drink Ever this morning. Also, shout out to Josh who always remembers my drink order. Happy Pride! ‍

It's Fri-yay, and I did not have any coffee to make at home, so I decided to stop by Better Buzz on…read morethe way to work. I also happened to have enough points for a free regular drink in my account, so that was certainly a bonus. The bright lights and cute signage of the shop beckoned to me, and I knew that I was at the right place. There was no line at the drive-thru when I arrived at about 7:40am. I ordered a Banana Pudding Best Drink Ever (with two shots) and a Chili Crunch Wrap. The cashier was quite a good salesperson, as she inquired, "Would you like to add a chocolate chip cookie to your order?" I had to laugh a little at that one, because as much as I would have loved to say, "Yes, I would like a chocolate chip cookie at 7:40 in the morning." It would be a very bad idea for my metabolism. So anyway. I drove around and my drink and wrap were ready and she requested that I pay $13 something dollars. I asked if that was the correct amount, and she said, that "it looks like tax on the wrap." I asked her to check again, and she realized that I was being charged for the shots which should have been free. So she adjusted the price to $10 something which was the price of the wrap and tax. She seemed a little huffy, but oh well. I added a tip and headed off to work... and I arrived on time! The Banana Best Drink is certainly tasty. It had the right amount of sweetness, and the banana and espresso complement each other well. I enjoyed this drink today, but due to the calorie content and sugar in it, I'd only have one of these as a once-in-a-while treat. My wrap was good as usual. I would appreciate more chili crunch flavor in it, but overall, it was a tasty, and not too unhealthy way to start the morning. I think Better Buzz is a great coffee spot option in our area, and their rewards program is excellent. Thanks, Better Buzz!

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Drift Cafe

Locally owned & operated

Came here for a quick coffee stop before I met up with the homie…read more Service was good, the guy acknowledged me as soon as I stepped foot inside. The decor was great. I got a matcha drink and it was pretty good not too sweet not to bitter how I like it. They were also packed with all the tourist from AZ, utah, and vegas! Summer time in daygo let's gooo Hope this business stays successful and hopfully don't Drift....away ha!

Came here on a Wednesday morning around 7am, parking was easy to find out front (likely due to the…read moretime and it being a weekday). Not too busy for a weekday morning. There was two of us and we ordered two iced lattes and a quiche + an açaí bowl. Breakfast was around $39. Service was quick. The lattes were good and the quiche was great! Açaí bowl was very good as well with a strong honey flavor. The cafe is cute and feels like exactly what you would expect of a San Diego cafe near the beach.

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Café Tropics

Sooooo yummy walked here from the beach in the morning time with my family oh it was so delicious…read more The atmosphere was so chill and relaxing. The stuff is so nice! 10/10 service was amazing. We will definitely be back during next trip. I got the Ube bowl oh my gosh so delicious!!!!

Cafe is cute with socal style decor. The young lady at the front counter was nice. She did…read moreeverything from greeting, cashier, making coffee to serving food and coffee. I ordered a blue paradise açaí bowl to go. We waited 30 min for it even when the place was not busy. The bowl was solid. If you don't mind the wait, this can be a pleasant spot close to the beach.

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Mermaid Bowl, Mission Possible Panini

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Malibu Farm

4.5

(2.2k reviews)

7.7 mi

Great vibes and service. Drinks are always so yummy. Leo was especially nice and very helpful!read more

Great brunch, service and ambiance, everything tastes fresh keeping concept farm to tableread more

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SPACIOUS and CLEAN !

Lobster sliders

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Strawberry Matcha Latte

Born & Raised

we came here for my friends 30th birthday and hour server honestly made our experience! the vibes…read moreand atmosphere are 10/10 but Marie went above and beyond to make my friend feel special and we couldn't stop laughing and enjoying her company! The service was 1000/10 and we can't wait to come back

We came in a couple weeks ago and everything was absolutely amazing! I loved that it was so elegant…read morefeeling, with a beautiful atmosphere filled with soft lighting, but also still so lively/fun, and with good music playing. The food and the service were equally outstanding. I really enjoyed all of the entertaining table side menu items they had available to order. Another thing that is always a really big nod to us of great service, is when they treat our kids just as well as us adults. They greeted them, spoke to them, and even ended up creating two mocktails from their personal preferences. We really appreciate that so much! We ended up ordering a variety of things to try for our family of four: the table side Caesar salad, the Steak Sampler, a Filet, Lobster, Mashed Potatoes, Mac and Cheese, and Truffle Fries - we loved it all! Perfectly cooked and everything we wanted it to be! We were so full, but after viewing the dessert cart all night, we had to try some! The most decadent, delicious, chocolate, layered cake was our pick. As we were waiting tho, we saw the table side banana foster dessert being made and had to order that too! No regrets!! It was all perfect!! They also kindly brought us out a really good peanut butter and jelly macron, but the star was that it was topped with a gold dusted Wu Tang emblem on top - LOVE!! PS - even the bathrooms were fun! I really look forward to trying more of their restaurants!

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Dirty hash browns with trout roe, chives and crème fraiche

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BURGUNDY SNAILS BONE MARROW & TOAST

Izola

Family-owned & operated

LGBTQ friendly

Delicious savory croissants! I definitely recommend the muffuletta and carnitas croissants. Fast…read moreservice and fresh decor.

Food was fantastic, the Gruyère sourdough was . Angels service was great, he was kind and attentiveread more

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Iced Coconut Cream Latte: espresso with condensed coconut milk and topped with the most luxurious version of coconut cold foam. Luxurious!

IZOLA Carnitas Croissant: A tribute to the flavors of Mexico and a warm thank-you to the flavors that inspire us from across the border.

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IZOLA croissant. Crispy exterior, pillowy inside. 3 day process. Hand-made with organic flour, grass-fed milk, butter from Normandy.

Hinar Dessert Bar & Cafe

so aesthetic inside and the music was at a perfect and calm volume. the matches were phenomenal,…read morenot bitter or grassy at all. we also got the basque cheesecake and it was delicious. 10/10, no notes.

Went to Hinar to catch up with a friend! The line was long as usual, but it moved really fast…read more Shout out to Roseanne for being the sweetest and kindest worker! We ordered the Earl Grey matcha and Biscoff matcha, and both were super delicious. The service was great, and even though it was busy, there were still plenty of tables available. Great location, and I'll definitely be back!

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Labora - Kearny Mesa

I went here yesterday and not sure who it was didn't get his name but he was super nice and told us…read moreto leave a review~ I told him I had heard this was the best place in town and was excited to try it as a first timer....safe to say it was worth it ! Definitely recommend coming here. :)

The matcha was amazing and the staff were very friendly! The sweetness on the matcha was perfect…read moreand the environment was very clean.

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Between Us

A must-visit if you're in San Diego!…read more We saw this place recommended on TikTok for brunch and decided to give it a try. We ordered the beignets, Matcha Latte Tiramisu, Curry Hamburger, and the U.S. Fried Rice. Everything we ordered was delicious, but the standout was definitely the beignets! We loved that they were made fresh to order, and the matcha and sesame dipping sauces made them even better. Our server was very friendly and checked in on us throughout our meal to make sure we had everything we needed. Thank you for the great service! The restaurant also has plenty of tables, making it a great spot for both small and larger groups. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in San Diego for brunch! P.S. We came on a Monday around 1 p.m.

This review is mainly reflective on the service and how long it took for our food to come out. We…read moreoriginally planned on going to Morning Glory for brunch but it was a 2 hour wait so we decided to come here instead. We only had to wait 30 minutes to be seated which was a lot better than 2 hours. Little did we know, it would take a whole hour for us to get our food. We honestly could've waited the 2 hours for Morning Glory and gotten our food at the same time if not earlier. The restaurant wasn't packed with customers but they were definitely short staffed or something because there were two couples sitting next to us who were also waiting for their food. One couple was ready to leave when their food came out at that exact moment. The servers did apologize and told us that they were having issues with the kitchen. They also offered us all free orange juice. However, if they knew they were having issues with the kitchen then they should've told us earlier before we got seated so people could go elsewhere rather than waiting an hour for their food. Overall, service here was very poor. In terms of food, it was unfortunately pretty good but not worth the wait. I really liked the simple toast with matcha cream on top as well as the curry hamburg. My friend ordered the shakshuka (not pictured because it came last and everyone just wanted to eat at that point) which was also pretty good. For the avocado toast, the toast was too hard so I wouldn't recommend it. We also ordered a yuzu and matcha yuzu mimosa. Both tasted like yuzu. The matcha yuzu one was basically a green yuzu mimosa. They have a vero water purification system so their water was really good lol.

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Walked here this morning. 5 miles. They are closed ? 10am on Sunday. Closed for good ?? I would call first.

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