Cafe Metropole

One of our go-to spots whenever we're in the area. They offer a wide variety of healthy vegan,…read morevegetarian, and gluten-free options. It's on the pricier side, but the food is unique and unlike what you'll find at most restaurants nearby. The restaurant itself has a great atmosphere, with a small outdoor seating area and plenty of indoor seating. The only downside is that parking can be a bit challenging to find in the immediate area.

I have been to Vibe so many times over the last five years. I ordered on Uber eats today after…read morecalling to find out what the soup of the day is. I was in the mood for tofu so I got three tacos with tahini sauce. They have super sustainable packaging that falls apart so make sure you eat it fast! I wish we had a Kreation down in Orange County. It's definitely a reliable and dependable place to come for healthy food and I like their banana bread but forgot to order it today. Everything is vegan and gluten-free.

$5 shots are excellent

Great, spacious seating

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Rock'n Juice

3.9(193 reviews)

26.2 mi•San Pedro

Absolutely 5 stars. I've been coming here for years and it never disappoints…read more The smoothies are a little on the pricey side, but I love all the different options and add-ons they offer. It's always worth it. I usually get a protein smoothie or an açaí bowl. The Groupies smoothie is my go-to, and I love the Enclave bowl as well. The staff is always friendly. The ambiance is cozy with a small space and an outdoor seating area, which I love. Such a solid spot in San Pedro. I'll definitely keep coming back.

Its located in a plaza so there is parking in the back…read more Service was great too very friendly and offered honest recommendations Came here after a hike and came for some nutrients I ordered 2 juices and 2 smoothies Juice: rehab & beet it ..love these Smoothies: greek coffee and gig Greek coffee is different it has banana raw cacao dates cardamom and almond milk Gig has kale spinach banana cinnamon and almond milk Although it has a unique taste i still enjoyed these I recommend

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Top left: Gig Bottom left: rehab Top right: beet it Bottom right: greek coffee

Organic Tree Juice Bar

4.5(199 reviews)

37.3 mi

BEST AVOCADO TOAST IN OC! I absolutely love Organic Tree. I tried the funk toast for the first time…read moreand it did disappoint! I love everything about this place, but I'd love a little more outdoor seating options. Fun fact: you can bring back your glass juice or smoothie jar for $1 off a future drink purchase!

Everyone is so friendly and helpful. It's definitely a culture of health and wellness there, not…read morejust there for a paycheck. We also had the cereal and smoothies but forgot to photograph those! The smoothies were delicious and so was the cereal! This would be a frequently visited place if I lived in Dana Point!!

Merch

Avo toast is a work of art

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The most amazing golden milk and matcha!

Scoops Homemade Ice Cream

3.9(550 reviews)

0.1 mi

not sure if it is a seasonal item, but the dole whip was so refreshing after a day of adventuring…read moreon the island! the consistency was perfect, nice and soft, and no crunchy ice bits. a bit of a line, but we didn't wait more than 15 minutes. i've heard it can get pretty busy. will definitely come back to try the ice cream, they had some good flavors from what i saw!

Maybe we caught an off day, but Scoops was a miss…read more Mint Chip, Pistachio Raspberry Cheesecake, and a milkshake all fell flat. The gelato was oddly gluey and paste-like, the pistachio raspberry tasted artificial, and the milkshake was surprisingly watery. Line moved fast despite the crowd, and the shop is bright, clean, and minimalist. At first it feels trendy and modern. After tasting everything, the minimalism started to feel a little more... literal. Cute beach-stop concept. Just wish the desserts delivered.

Banana pudding ice cream

Green tea gelato with a beach view right across from the store

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Three scoops samplers

Raw's

4.7(68 reviews)

47.0 mi

Love it! Best boba in Brea. Leanna is great! Stop by when in town. Try the Ube boba…read more No need to go anywhere else.

Love their Matcha OatMeal Drink-- but everything we ordered was very good. Definitely our new go to…read morelplace for our drinks

Berry bounce bowl

Boba Thai Tea and milk tea

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Mango Jungle Bowl Base Mango/Acai

Sunlife Organics

4.2(368 reviews)

54.4 mi

Stopped by the SunLife Organics on Heathercliff after a day at the beach…read more They have a new Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Hwachae, which was so refreshing. Very sweet, but very hydrating. This smoothie is literally made for the girls and comes with a complimentary Glow Recipe skincare gift bag. The service was really kind and patient. We felt super welcome and cared for :) The ambiance is great too. Lots of natural sunlight coming in, wooden tables, books, and skincare products that add to the vibe. Really beautiful location with mountain views in the Malibu Canyon area with plenty of parking all around.

BARFF BARFFFF BARF EW DISGUSTING. No this is not okay. Waste of money, waste of time, waste of…read morespace on this earth, destroyed my taste buds. God that was actually the most disgusting thing i've ever drank in my life. Ten dollar ahh drink just for it to taste like rotten cheese & dirty water. The matcha is literally so freaking gross. I threw mine in the trash after trying to force myself to like it for four sips MAX. Stomach ache in a cup. Nah.. that's so foul idk how they have business. I think maybe their social media manager is working overtime making them look good online.

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Down to earth

4.5(156 reviews)

57.6 mi

I initially left a one-star review after arriving about five minutes before closing and being told…read morethey were no longer able to serve us. However, after my review, the owner became aware of the situation, and they went above and beyond to make things right and had the team reopen for us. I really appreciated the way they handled everything and the effort they made to turn the experience around. The staff was wonderful, the customer service was excellent, and the açaí bowls were absolutely delicious! I truly appreciate a business that cares about its customers and makes the effort to make things right. Thank you!

Absolutely amazing. I ordered the mango dragonfruit smoothie (sooooo good)…read more but my baby was sleeping in the car so I ordered from the car and they brought it out to my car for me. I was parked directly in front so it worked out perfectly. I appreciate them so much for that!! Perfect service

Salted caramel sea smoothie

Cherry tart Smoothie

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Forest green Smoothie

Juice Station

4.6(630 reviews)

37.2 mi

Juice station is a most stop for Smoothies, juices, bobas and more! They have a good variety of…read morehealthy selections. The prices are very reasonable, fresh and good portions. My favorite smoothie is my customize Strawberry, blueberry, mango smoothie. The staff is amazing and nice. Also good place to hang out with friends and study. I used stop by a lot when I worked around the area but I'm glad I stopped by today.

Loved this family owned juice shop in Garden Grove! If you're looking for a fresh and healthy drink…read moreoption, this is it. We ordered the XL iron juice, which came with beets, spinach, watermelon, orange, and pineapple. It had the perfect sweetness and balance from all the veggies and fruits! We paid in cash since there is a $1 charge for card. Will definitely come back!

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Nature's Juice

4.5(143 reviews)

40.1 mi

One of the better juice spots I've had! Got the carrot cooler after a Pilates class and it was the…read moremost refreshing cool down I didn't know I needed. I love that it wasn't grainy or chunky just smooth texture all around. I added a banana and was wondering if there was going to be chunks but there wasn't. Staff is really kind and helpful if you have any questions. They do have self rode kiosk but it was out of order at the time I went. It wasn't very busy or loud at all but maybe that's because there are no seating areas. Just a couple bars you can stand and drink your juice and maybe yap a little. Definitely will be coming back!

Ana was really helpful! It's my boyfriend and I's first time! Ana gave us some helpful info that…read moremade us pick the right blend ! Thank you Ana for OUTSTANDING customer service :) We will be back!

Colada Breeze smoothie. Order online at www.natures-juice.com

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Tropic wave smoothie. Online order @ www.natures-juice.com

Juice My Heart

4.5(118 reviews)

41.7 mi

What a cute juice spot! I am totally obsessed!…read more I ordered the first time online (through the website) and oddly it did not go through, however the woman working was super sweet and made it quickly for me. They have organic ingredients and lots of vitamin boosts, organic and gluten free options. Plus, they have options for alkaline water either a gallon or mason jar size. This not only reduces waste, but is healthier too. After I left I got a text for 15% off a future visit. I will be back to try more drinks soon!

First time in here. Such a cute place! Diana the owner was…read moreaccommodating when I told her it's my first time. She makes the smoothies fresh and if you get the mason jar size, each return visit with it gets you a discount. Today I got the powerful greens full of green goodness. I instantly felt healthy from drinking it. Come in for a sweet sitting spot on the comfy couch too if you want ;)

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Avva H.

7 years ago

We enjoyed our experience when we went in for some avocado toast & juice . It was recommended to us by a "local man" who toured us around that day . The barista was very friendly and the food was very good . We made plans to return the next day for another meal to end our vacation off . The barista at the front counter said they would be open at 9AM for breakfast and there was no sign/notice of being closed . Clearly she did not know what she was talking about considering we waited outside for 30 minutes for them to open . She should have let us know they would be closed and not feed us incorrect information . Wasted almost an hour of our time & watched several groups walk by and look around confused . We got coffee and continued to look around and wait , then left when someone explained to us they close sporadically & recommended us to eat at the toyon grille instead . read more

Alana H.

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238

2 years ago

The food was delicious but pricey. Unfortunately, the service was lacking; the staff were a bit rude and didn't clear the plates from the surrounding tables. The drinks had quirky names inspired by well-known Catalina items, but the staff seemed annoyed when I mispronounced them, which made us feel uncomfortable. The ambiance was beautiful and cozy, except for the plates left on the tables. They didn't say goodbye to us when we left, even though we did. It felt like we were providing better customer service as customers than they were as cashiers, which was odd. Despite this, I would return for the stuffed avocado, which was great, as well as the Mediterranean salad and their pressed juices. However, they were out of a few pressed juices, leaving only one option available. read more

Sharon H.

8 years ago

Wow! We went to the Saturday night patio party a couple of weeks ago and it was a nice new addition. Love the selection of gluten free and of course the fresh pressed juice. Food, service, and ambiance is top notch! read more

Sabrina S.

8 years ago

Love this cafe. The best place for good food, drinks and smiling faces. I would eat here everyday if I could, Megan and Melissa are amazing. Thank you Café metropole for serving up the best food in Avalon. read more

Ernest L.

8 years ago

This place was breathtaking. Absolutely unbelievably amazing. We traveled here all the way from sisters Oregon for our wellness shots, and it was everything you expected. We are all smiles. read more

Kateryna D.

7 years ago

Absolutely wonderful, cozy and stylish place with an exceptional, friendly staff and delicious, hearty food. Definitely a place to visit out while in Catalina! read more

Lexi H.

9 years ago

healthy, fresh and delicious. have a variety of yummy cold pressed juices. super cute cafe with a nice outside seating. Best place to eat in avalon!! read more

Megan W.

9 years ago

Awesome! Check this spot out. Sandwiches, salads, paninis and pitas. Happy hour on the patio with love music is great.

JD C.

962

7 years ago

The food has no taste and love. I wondered how they received such a high yelp score. Here is the reason why I fathom.

Ruby G.

7 years ago

This place seriously has the best food. The staff is super friendly and it is the cutest little cafe.

James C.

9 years ago

Great sandwiches. Nice outdoor eating with love music in the area. Great family or date environment.

Eric S.

7 years ago

Great foood service is excellent so if u want healthy Food and and fresh juice go to cafe Metropole read more

Courtney L.

4 years ago

Such a fantastic lunch spot! Really grateful for all the gluten free options.

Katie P.

5 years ago

cold pressed juices and fresh healthy handmade food. Delish!!!!

Nikolaos B.

6 years ago

Very good food and friendly staff. Very careful with covid-19

Kevin F.

144

15 years ago

Hair in my sandwich, When I told them, They didn't care. read more

Keith L.

6 years ago

Perfect place for a perfect sandwich

Mark H.

221

14 years ago

Great Gyro! Highly recommended!

Sabrina B.

185

6 years ago

Great customer service.

Nick K.

16 years ago

Excellent!

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