Love, love, love the consistency of Rush Bowls. This place is located in the heart of UF…read morecampus/Downtown Gainesville. Parking can be tricky here, as there are other businesses and the AC Hotel in the vicinity. My mom and I decided to stop in for a to go breakfast treat that was healthy and filling. The staff is always so nice and knowledgeable about the menu and products they offer. I went for the Beach Bowl, which is a blend of acai, mango, banana, and guava juice. The toppings are granola, honey, and your choice of one topper. I went with blueberries. While we waited, I noticed that they sell energy drinks, protein bar, and other goodies. They also sell protein/energy bites that they make in house which are my mom's fav. The bowl surprisingly did not melt on our ride home. Their acai is thick and so tasty because of the addition of the guava juice. It's not super sweet at all. The toppings were perfectly portioned and fresh. I love coming here whenever I'm craving acai. Rush Bowls has soooo many options it makes it hard sometimes to pick what I really want to try. However, I will be back soon to try out their smoothie options!

I've been here a couple times and their smoothies are not it. Some of the flavor combinations are…read morereally odd, and the ones that aren't are lacking flavor. Pretty disappointing

This is located on the campus of the University of Florida. It is conveniently placed right off the…read moreroad. They have a parking lot where you pay cents to park for a short amount of time. When you walk inside, it is very cute. There is several seating areas at tables and by the window. There is a plethora of options to choose from on their menu. I made my own bowl. You can tell that all of their items are fresh. My bowl consisted of half mango and half açai base with banana, pineapple, strawberry, and peanut butter.

This was our first time ordering from this place and from this chain. We really liked it -- very…read moretasty, huge portions. One bowl is enough for two people. The only thing I didn't like in my bowl was the açaí base. It had an unpleasant aftertaste -- it felt like it wasn't very fresh and had been stored in the freezer for a long time, as it had that kind of flavor. Otherwise, everything was great. Sorry, 4 stars.

Never ever again, very desapointed! So expensive and I ask for a chiken cesar bol and there is no…read morechiken at all just very little tiny pieces that I can count with only one hand fingers, the coffe smothie was no good neither, and the sides are no sense to mee!‍ I rather to go to Wawa next time for sure!‍

Each time I've been here, the workers have been very friendly. I always order the same things--the…read moreThai wrap and a Blimey Limey. Both things are incredibly fresh. The store has been clean each time I've been there. It's a good place for wholesome food. I'm glad this restaurant made it to Ocala.

Walking into Earth Origins in Ocala feels less like entering a grocery store and more like stepping…read moreback into my childhood. Long before Whole Foods existed... before wellness influencers... before every grocery store suddenly discovered "organic"... my parents owned health food stores in California and New York during the 1970s and 80s, back when most Americans barely understood what a health food store was. I grew up carrying whole wheat, avocado, mayo and sprout sandwiches in my lunchbox when other kids had processed snacks and white bread. My mother was giving health and nutritional talks decades ago and still does to this day. The funny part is the kids at school loved my avocado sprout sandwiches so much that they would trade me their Twinkies for them. Twinkies were absolutely a no-no in our household, which of course made them feel like pure treasure whenever I could get my hands on one... even though I knew they were terrible for me. Healthy living wasn't a trend in our household. It was simply the way we lived. And contrary to what people think now, this knowledge is not new. Ancient cultures understood the connection between food, health, longevity and lifestyle long before modern America rediscovered it and turned it into branding. Tibet is a perfect example. Entire cultures have understood preventative wellness and intentional living for centuries. Back then, health food stores were different. They were deeply personal places. Independent. Passion-driven. Families built them around education, community, and a genuine belief in helping people live healthier lives. Then the industry began to change. During the 1980s and 90s, large corporations started buying up independent health food stores across America. Chains like GNC expanded aggressively through acquisitions, converting many small family-owned stores into standardized retail locations. In fact, GNC actually bought one of my parents' stores years ago and turned it into a GNC. Later, companies like Whole Foods, Vitamin Shoppe, and major investment groups helped transform what had once been deeply local, community-driven businesses into national chains built around scale, branding, and mass-market wellness. That's why Earth Origins still feels special to me. It still carries echoes of the old Mother Earth health food store that once existed here in Ocala. The scent in the air... the supplement aisles... the atmosphere... even the energy of the store instantly brought me back to childhood memories of standing inside my parents' stores decades ago. There's something comforting about walking into a place that still feels connected to the original spirit of the health food movement before it became mainstream. For me, Earth Origins doesn't just feel like shopping. It feels like home.

I was meaning to stop here for months after moving to the area and finally made myself go during an…read moreerrand run. I have been here several times over the years. I have shopped here so specific items and also just to browse. Since we do not have a Whole Foods or Fresh Market, and Sprouts is on the other side of town, Earth Origins is the next best thing. I have been exploring plant based products for the last couple of years and attempting the more holistic route so Earth Origins definitely assists with that. I will say, the prices are astronomical for many products but reasonable for other products. The produce department is super small, with only organic options, and not many options for vegetables or fruits. They have a small salad bar, which is measured by the pound. There is also a hot soup bar, with I think 2 options but they close that early-maybe around 5pm? There is also a deli/ seafood/ sushi counter where you can purchase a la carte items, with premade options already packaged for grab and go. They also have ramen you can order! Next is a bulk area with a huge selection of nuts, coffee, seeds, legumes, snacks, etc. I finally purchased some during my last visit. I was a little slow in figuring it out. You put the items in a bag, then tie it with a wire tag, then write the UPC code # on the tag so the cashier can type it in. There is also fresh nut butters and honey and pastries in the same area. There are aisles of dry goods, supplements, vitamins, personal care, snacks, beverages, and treats. There is also a small wine section, with a lot of local wines. Lined up against the back of the store and the last aisle are refrigerated and freezer items. I always purchase items in the area! If you join their membership, you receive special deals daily. If you bring your own bags, you receive a 5 cent discount.

I love this place, it has become apart of my daily routine on my way to work. Food, drinks and…read moreshakes are so so good. & Theresa is the sweetest!

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Was craving a good acai bowl and happened to find this little spot. The worker was super helpful…read moreand super sweet when it came to letting us know how things worked and what add ons we were able to put; even giving us samples and what not. Least to say the bowl was amazing and so is the service. The ambiance of the place is calm but the inside is so well done. And they even have outside seating.

By far one of my favorite places to buy acai bowls. I order from here pretty often. My order is…read morealways correct. The acai bowl is a good portion size and tastes so good

The acai itself was ok. I'm not sure how to describe it. Maybe it had thawed and then refroze…read more I've had better. Toppings were fine, service was good, but I'll go elsewhere.

Kingdom Acai is a great establishment. The ambiance is nice and the service is fair. I had acai…read morewith Nutella, banana and strawberry. It was absolutely delicious and amazing. I gave Kingdom Acai 3 stars because although the acai is good, the taste does not compare to other acai bowls I've had in the past. There are other great options at this place as well, I just have not been able to taste them all. However, if you're unsure what you'd like, they allow you to have samples of all the bases for the bowls. Acai is obviously my favorite!

Gainesville is moving on up!…read more Back in my ol' college days, well, you'd never find such a shabby grocery store, much less a Whole Foods. The whole organic thing really hadn't caught on yet, at least in Florida. Sure, you had vegetarians, but it wasn't to the degrees we have now. Anyhow, stopped here on my way to Tallahassee. Had dinner there. They had many options, but admittedly it seemed they were missing in action. Thank goodness I waited a few minutes because honestly that chicken I had was juicy. It definitely hit the spot, especially as I got to sit down languidly and enjoy it with my companion. Definitely wish the one in Tallahassee looked like this one. Heck, this one even gives competition to some of the ones in South Florida. I was left quite impressed. Truly the only reason I'm docking a star is because I had to wait for food.

Purchased pizza by the slice as advertised 2 for $7.00. I will confess that I really didn't…read morequestion my receipt 2@ 3.99. So this in on me. However, one pizza slice was Margaritaviile ?? and to my surprise there was a penny in the crust. For some reason, I don't think the penny was an ingredient for this pizza.