Decided to give this place a shot since I saw all the college kids walking around with a drink from here and while I wasn't disappointed, I wasn't impressed either. It's just your local smoothie shop. Giving it three stars because it was average. read more

I LOVE BLENDERS! Honestly my favorite spot to get a smoothie, and I go to a lot of different shops in a lot of different places! I have never been disappointed getting something here. Everyone who works here is always super nice and never misses on my orders, even when I make complicated changes to my blend when I order online. The shop is small and does everything you need it to! No indoor seating, just grab your order and go! My go-to smoothies have to be the tropical fuzz, blue pineapple, peach, and tropical mango. But genuinely everything is so good! I love that you can get a free supplement with your order. I always have to get either a probiotic or whey protein!! Just such an awesome smoothie shop. Every time I got down to SB, I have to visit here at least twice. It's a necessary thing. I love Blenders!! read more

Blenders In the Grass - Tropical and regular açaí bowls - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Isla Vista, California

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The go-to spot if you're a UCSB student. The prices and quality are much better compared to Jamba Juice. I got a red-orange, which is one of the popular drinks. I hear the red banana is also really good. The free supplement is also a nice touch (I got the immunity boost). It's a small storefront, so definitely grab your drink and go. It also gets really packed on weekends too. Would visit again! read more

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Blenders. What more can be said about this chain? This Santa Barbara classic is one of the best smoothie shops I have ever had. In fact, many people travel from all across California to come to satisfy their Blenders cravings. The Isla Vista location is a classic as it sits in the heart of UCSB's college town. The staff is always friendly, and I recommend asking for their recs as they always have fun, unique combinations. Overall, Blenders is one of the best smoothie shops, and I guarantee you won't be disappointed. read more

Blenders In the Grass - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Isla Vista, California

I came here for the first time today and I'm so excited to come back tomorrow. I tried that strawberry colada and let's just say I'm so glad I got the large. The prices are pretty reasonable in my opinion. I paid $7.40 for a large and comparing that to a small Jamba for $7.99, it's pretty good! The smoothie was made quickly and well. It is truly such a refreshing treat. I'm excited to try the rest of the flavors. read more

Blenders In the Grass - Strawberry colada - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Isla Vista, California

Tropical Guava 9.43/10- this was actually so good, I forgot how awesome Blenders is. Made with guava juice, pineapple juice, banana, strawberries, peaches, and pineapple sherbet. I also added dates, coconut water, and whey protein also. I love how you can add so many different things to blenders smoothies without them charging for it (until you reach a limit of items added) which is great as you can customize your drink. This was my first time trying the tropical guava as it's one of the most purchased drinks and it did not disappoint. It was incredibly refreshing and surprisingly even with the fruit, dates, and sherbet it wasn't overwhelmingly sweet. The best pick me up smoothie and it was also ready in 5 minutes. Service was great. Instagram: @hungrytamale read more

Blenders In the Grass - Tropical guava Instagram: @hungrytamale - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Isla Vista, California

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Tasty and convenient. Detailed breakdown below: **Service, 5/5** Such quick service! **Price & portion, 5/5** Great portion size and you can select a free booster for your smoothie. You can also ask for a thicker blend if you prefer. **Taste, 5/5** I got the pina colada smoothie in a small size which was about $4.75; there was great pineapple and coconut flavor, and the texture of the smoothie was fantastic. Would easily come again! **Other notes** Parking. Restrooms. read more

Blenders always gets 5 stars. For the UCSB crowd, this is the go-to spot. It's basically a rite of passage if you're in IV - whether you're a student or just hanging out in the area. Whether it's a study date, a beach day, or just a random Sunday, Blenders always hits the spot. The flavors are solid, the consistency is on point, and it's just one of those places you can always count on. If you're new to UCSB or just visiting, you've gotta try it. It's pretty much a campus tradition at this point. read more

I got the red banana and wow it's amazing. Love love love it, it was my first time coming here and I will be coming again, very refreshing and so good. read more

Blenders In the Grass - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Isla Vista, California

Blenders is a small cute and small store meant for serving drinks. We ordered the chai tea and tropical mango with probiotic supplements in both. The chai tea was very unique. It was a smoothie that had a very strong but not over bearing chai flavor that never got old. In addition it was creamy and smooth. One of my personal favorite I would highly recommend. The other drink we got was equally as good and would highly recommend for any mango lovers. It was sweet and very refreshing. read more

Blenders In the Grass - Chai Tea and Tropical Mango Smoothie - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Isla Vista, California

I am not a smoothie guy...I just don't really care for them. That's not saying I hate them but 9 times out of 10 I'll just drink water. Blenders is that 1 time out of 10 that I'll have a smoothie, and not only that but I will beg, plead and demand that we go there whenever we are in Isla Vista or just driving through. There is barely any room to be in this shop but oh man is it good. The blue pomegranate with energy and immune boost supplements is my go to. They also offer $0.50 off if you bring your own cup. I have never been there when there hasn't been at least 10 students in there getting smoothies. Blenders is the only time I really love smoothies. If you haven't been to Isla Vista, just know that parkiis kinda an afterthought. There is a small paid lot near Blenders. read more

Drinks were great! I got a large Strawberry colada and my boyfriend got a large Tropical Guava. Service was good and quick.

Swung by blenders after lunch for quick treat! I am lactose intolerant and the staff was very helpful with giving me recommendations for the fro-yo alternatives which was perfect. We waited less than 2 minutes after ordering to when we got our smoothies. Love blenders!!! read more

Blenders In the Grass - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Isla Vista, California

I absolutely love blenders and really wish they had it up in the bay area every time I'm down within the central California region. I must get some. I love the tropical mango. At this particular location parking is kind of annoying but the staff was really nice and pretty quick. read more

Great smoothies, great selection of supplements, the more healthy selections do approach 10$ or more. Used to go every day but way out of my budget now unfortunately. I remember when they were 3$ which was a lot of money at the time 30 years ago. They are virtually the only smoothies available unless you make them at home. read more

Absolutely love Blenders in the Grass! I wish they had locations in LA. Service is always so quick and friendly, my smoothie was done in less than a few minutes. My favorites are the tropical guava and tropical mango. They offer a free supplement which is cool, I usually get bee pollen or antioxidants. The smoothies are always consistent, supper smooth, and not too sweet. FYI, the large is twice as large as the regular and its way cheaper than chains like Jamba Juice! read more

Blenders In the Grass - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Isla Vista, California

(Overall: 77% | C) - The smoothies here taste good and has infused fruit flavor that is much better than Jamba Juice -- the supplement addition also adds an interesting premise. However, I find the smoothies to be rather mundane and the flavor development could be elevated. In general, I do not find the long wait worth it. Furthermore, when I visited, the cashier was very incompetent with ringing up the correct order. read more

Blenders In the Grass - Tropical Mango. 4/5. IG: @amei.eats - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Isla Vista, California

I've been coming to this location for the past 3 years in undergrad and they NEVER disappoint! I literally cannot think of one bad word to say about this place. By far the best smooth place ever! Way better than Juice It Up or Jamba Juice, plus it's cheaper! Every time you go, you are greeted by the nicest workers (plus they're all college students)! And you will always get the fastest service! I swear, you order your drink and 30 seconds later it's done! I have never had to wait over 2 minutes for a drink before, even when it's busy. I have had every single drink in the tropical section HAHA but my personal favorites are the Red Mango & Tropical Guava & Red Pineapple. Honestly they're ALL DELICIOUS! My friends also really like the Creamy Peanut Butter smoothie too. Tip -- you get one free supplement per drink! I either get immune support or bee pollen! read more

this was my first blenders experience during my college years when i visited friends in santa barbara! countless times i will get the creamy peanut butter but i did try the coffee and mango flavors (still yommy! but you know i lov my milky creamy stuff ehehe) read more

My go-to smoothie spot in Santa Barbara. I've tried most of the items on the menu, but my favorites are definitely the Strawberry Colada (it has lots of little bits of coconut in it so if you're not a fan of coconut or texture this one might not be for you), the Tropical Kale, and a custom one I like to do with the Banana smoothie and then adding 2 shots of coffee and sometimes even a bit of chocolate. The service is also always very quick!! read more

My daughters came here for a liquid lunch, they reported back that they Absolutely loved Blenders in the Grass! Service was quick and friendly, smoothies were done in less than a few minutes. They offer a free supplement which is nice. Per my 'local' daughter, the smoothies are always consistent, supper smooth, and not too sweet. FYI, the large is twice as large as the regular and its a MUCH better deal than Jamba Juice. read more

Blenders In the Grass - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Isla Vista, California

Been doing well even with summer changes and new hires etc. appreciate the effort made toward my special instructions although not super difficult can end up seeming that way for some reason... Either way I recommend the location I find it is very easy to use if you can walk or use the street or pardall road parking lots very briefly as it's not technically for this businesses customers' use! Enjoy! Dairy free and other juice and health needs friendly options... read more

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Tropical Guava with Chia Seeds is my favorite drink in the whole universe!!! Includes guava juice, orange juice, banana, frozen yogurt, and pineapples. A large is huge for $5.50. Every time I come back to SB it is a must - super refreshing and always makes me feel a bit healthier than getting boba. Their smoothies are the perfect consistency and sweetness - better than Jamba all day every day. Blender's service is fast even if there's a line and their workers are friendly and professional. Don't forget to add a free supplement (Chia Seeds are the way to go though) Then take your blenders to DP and watch the sunset for that perfect sb day :) read more

Blenders In the Grass - Tropical Guava w Chia Seeds - bombbbb - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Isla Vista, California

A cute little business!!!! Blenders is great to grab on a hot day after going to the beach or if you're craving a quick, refreshing drink. Blenders offers many different juice/smoothie options and also give one free supplement such as vitamin C, chia seeds, flax seeds, etc. for every drink. I got the tropical guava with the "total" supplement. I loved the flavor!! The consistency was thick at first, but melted and became more of a juice pretty quickly. The portion size is pretty big, I would definitely split with someone the next time I come. read more

A great SoCal smoothie joint with a ton of great flavors, located a walking distance from UCSB and a ton of other restaurants! I got the peanut butter smoothie with chocolate (which is made with frozen banana) and it was INCREDIBLE! It tasted just like a peanut butter chocolate shake and was perfectly creamy -- cannot recommend this flavor enough. Totally worth a stop (should be a couple of locations) if you're in SB! read more

Blenders In the Grass - Peanut butter smoothie - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Isla Vista, California

I really enjoyed the power green with bee pollen smoothie from here! It was really light, refreshing, and delicious. I also tried the tropical guava and it was delicious as well. There were a couple people waiting outside the small shop for their drinks, but the staff were quick to hand out the orders! read more

Power Greens ftw! My friend went to UCSB and took us around and we ended up at Blenders. Is this an SB thing? I'm not sure, but I'm here for it. We got the Power Greens smoothie which is a green matcha smoothie made with pineapple sherbet, ice, milk, greens, and matcha. It literally tastes like ice cream! They're also able to make it vegan by replacing the milk with soy milk. Price is a little steep, but it's certainly tasty! read more

Blenders In the Grass - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Isla Vista, California

Better and fresher than Jamba Juice. Doing a campus tour and needed some refreshments. Was told to go to blenders and glad we did. The smoothies were so good. Staff was professional and friendly. There are a lot of choices and plus you can create your own blend. Will be back next time near UCSB. read more

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Went to Blenders after a run today with a friend. Got the power greens smoothie, dairy free, with probiotics. Love that you can make any smoothie dairy free! This smoothie was what was needed after a long run. Tasted great and finished it in less than 10 minutes. So worth the almost $8 I spent on the small. I need to go to Blenders more now that I remember how great it is! read more

Blenders In the Grass - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Isla Vista, California

We had just finished hiking Gaviota peak so I was looking for something cool and refreshing. Blenders was really something else! So much better than any smoothie place I've been to - it really hit the spot. I ordered a strawberry colada smoothie with a chia boost, my sister got a tropical guava smoothie. Both were so good - no lumps at all and very refreshing! Definitely a great post-hike or post-workout treat. They also provide 'boost' mixes. The first boost you get is free, they have things like immunity, bee pollen, chia seeds and more. The list is pretty extensive, as is their smoothie list. They categorize the smoothies helpfully by 'tropical' and 'creamy'. There are a few more categories and most of the smoothies DO contain either yogurt, milk or both. There's something for everyone here and the prices are reasonable at $5.50 for a large, 24 oz smoothie. One star off because the only dairy alternative they had available was soy. A lot of people have soy allergies and it would definitely help to have oat milk or almond milk available as well! read more

Blenders In the Grass - Strawberry Colada - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Isla Vista, California

My first time at Blenders in the Grass in Isla Vista. I asked the employee for a recommendation and he suggested the red mango smoothie. I got the chia seed. The drink was thick and tasted very fresh and natural. I think this is better than Jamba Juice. It's a small shop but service was quick. I got my drink within a minute after I paid. Will be back next time I visit Santa Barbara/Goleta/Isla Vista to try other flavors. read more

Blenders In the Grass - Red mango with chia seed - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Isla Vista, California

I got the Tropical Guava smoothie, and it was decent! Drink wasn't super sweet and was a bit tart, so it fit my tastebuds just right. Located just a short walk from UCSB, so it's super convenient if you're a student. Super refreshing drink if you need to cool down from the summer sun or if you just need a little pick-me-up. The workers are pretty quick when making your drink, even if the line is a bit long, so kudos to them for fast service. read more

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Great smoothies. Girl that took our order was super nice and great at her job. I think her name was Paris

Service was super friendly and fast! I got the tropical guava smoothie and my friend got a pitaya bowl. I was skeptical at first about what flavor to try for my smoothie but I ended up going with the guava cause i don't see that a lot and I ended up loving it! It was the perfect sweetness and super refreshing for a hot day. Highly recommend! read more

Blenders In the Grass - Pitaya bowl, tropical guava - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Isla Vista, California

Came on a Sunday around 5pm. The place was empty. Got a 12oz Berries Plus with bananas. The drink tasted so much like raspberry laffy taffy. It wasn't something that I personally like, but if you like candy go for that. It's nice that they give you a free supplement with each drink and that the drink wasn't saturated with ice chunks (i.e. there wasn't an overwhelming amount of ice blended in). Also great that I could add other ingredients without an extra charge. I would try it again if I go back to SB, just not the Berries Plus. read more

My friend and I have been going here once a week as a ritual. We do some yoga at my place, grab a smoothie, and watch "Nine Perfect Strangers" on Hulu. Idk if you've seen it but basically it's a thriller about a drug-filled psychotic wellness retreat. So we stick to a theme. However, these smoothies are not drugged, but I am sure addicted. Great flavors, reasonable prices, and good vibes. Plus free add-ins make it more adventurous. read more

Looking for Fresh Juice in IV on a Sunday morning? I didn't know Blenders had fresh juice I thought it was a smoothie stop only and I'm not a smoothie person but boy oh boy it was worth the wait. Also you can B[uild]YO which I did, the Carrot, Cucumber, Lemon really gave my immune system a little kick w the add. They also add supplements to any smoothie/juice. (ultimate hangover/exhaustion cure.) Line was out the door (considering its a small business) not too long of a wait no more than 10 minutes to order and no more than another 10 to receive our juices. read more

Blenders In the Grass - Always a line (especially Sunday), well worth the brief wait! - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Isla Vista, California

I come here so often it's kinda crazy You really can't beat the price and flavor, and Blenders is going to be one of the most missed places for me once I go back home to the Bay Area. Jamba Juice who? Their smoothies are SO expensive and now I'm always going to compare smoothie places with Blenders because I don't think anywhere will be able to top it in my heart. Also the workers there are always so sweet!!! read more

This place saved my life so many times. Frequently I would have to be on campus for hours and hours with no breaks for food. On days like this I would grab a smoothie from blenders. The peanut butter smoothie with chocolate and whey kept up my energy levels all day at school and tasted like a peanut butter cup. So so yummy and so practical and affordable. The staff is very kind and knew my order which was so slay. The line moves quickly and the quality is consistent. I will miss blenders deeply upon graduation. read more

BETTER THAN JAMBA JUICE! I absolutely LOVED blenders, especially their red orange smoothie with the immune supplement! We also got the tropical and pitaya Acai bowls and they were so amazing!! I'm personally a fan of thick smoothies rather than runny and this place nailed the texture perfectly! 10/10 recommend (ps. my friend likes the red mango!) read more