I came in to order a protein smoothie, and upon walking in I was told that they don't serve whey…read moreprotein since they are a vegan facility. I thought to myself that it's fine, I'll opt for the plant-based protein smoothie options, so I asked for the açaí smoothie. However, I'm aware that plant-based protein supplements have lesser grams of protein per scoop than conventional whey supplements, so I asked how many grams of protein come per scoop. I was told that each scoop contains 0.5g of protein. I was like, maybe they don't understand my question, so I asked once again how many grams of protein does the "protein smoothie" come with and they continue with 0.5 grams. I'm confused because that wouldn't make it a PROTEIN smoothie. How can 1 scoop contain just half a gram of protein!? I kindly thanked them and walked out. I had to go to another smoothie place.

I had a great experience at Blue Bowl Superfoods! I ordered the 12 oz build-your-own bowl which…read morecame out to $11.50 total and loved being able to customize everything exactly how I wanted. The ingredients were super fresh, the portions were perfect, and everything tasted amazing. The service was friendly and efficient, and the overall ambiance is clean, modern, and welcoming. This is a great spot to hang out or grab something quick. There's also plenty of parking which makes it really convenient. Its a little hidden in the corner but It's located right next to Uncle Tetsu in the plaza. Definitely coming back!

Love to see this place is still around after all these years! The patio area has changed a bit…read more It's still lusciously green and covered in vines but now it's also been modernized with concrete and organic wood details. This place is perfect for an intimate coffee date, catching up with a friend, or just hanging out solo with a good book. Service was great. All the drinks on the menu sounded good and luckily our barista helped us narrow it down. We ended up trying the Campfire Latte and the Banana Coffee, both unique and delicious.

If you are looking for a cozy cafe in Orange County you must give this place a try …read more When I say it's cozy it's perfectly cozy I love that they have like a backyard kind of feel where you can sit and enjoy the fresh air outside with your tea and or coffee . I'm sure you can sit there and enjoy a good book or finish up some needed work. I got their matcha latte and boy let me tell you it's sooo good you can taste all of the matcha mixed in there. Very enjoyable . They have bunch of other stuff like coffee and smoothies as well as açaí bowls . I'll totally will be coming back to try what else they have on their menu. The young lady that helped us was really kind and quick too with making our drinks. My husband got an espresso coffee drink I'm not too big on coffee but my husband loves it . Perfect place to grab a quick pick me up ! Thank you Milk & Honey for an amazing experience and awesome tea/coffee drinks . You will see more of me soon

I came back twice in a week. I'm completely obsessed with this place. It's organic, gluten free,…read moreand seed oil free. Both times we got the macro bowl, chia pudding, and a smoothie. It's healthy, makes our body feel good. I can't wait to try more when I'm feeling adventurous. California dream smoothie is so yummy and fruity Green Junkie is ok, little too powdery for my liking.

If you love Flower Child, then you'll also enjoy Vibe! Bonus points for Vibe for not using seed…read moreoils. I tried their Macro Bowl ($16) which was very filling, I couldn't even finish it all. The sauce on the kale was so good and I loved every item in the bowl. There was enough variety to keep it tasty without being just a random mix of ingredients. Great spot for lunch. This plaza gets busy so come early on weekdays if you want a good parking spot (by 11:30am).

Blue Bowl in Irvine continues to be my go-to spot whenever my lunch crew comes to UTC…read more My usual is the blue coconut base layered with extra chia pudding and granola. For toppings, the fresh bananas, blueberries, and strawberries pair well with almond butter, crushed almonds, and a light dusting of cinnamon on top. It by far remains my favorite bowl place for quality ingredients and consistently friendly service. Although sugary, I still feel relatively healthy eating here. Pro Tip: Order ahead online to bypass the line and grab your bowl quickly (the line can get long).

Blue Bowl is my favorite acai place! I used to get it all the time in college and I'm happy to get…read moreit again especially for this hot weather. I arrived around 12pm on a Friday. The place was full when I arrived but it cleared out quickly. The employees were very helpful to my friend when she was ordering since it was her first time. It was a fast and easy ordering process. I ordered a 16 oz bowl with acai and blue coconut bases and my friend ordered the blue coconut smoothie. Blue Bowl never misses. Their bowls are always consistent and taste so good. The blue coconut base is my favorite base so I'm glad to have my again. Can't wait to come back!

I love their Juice! You can even keep the jars and reuse them definitely try the açaí bowls,…read morethey're amazing! I can't wait to come to Thrive every time I come to town. So clean and healthy!

My go to is the Cherry Chalice because it's so delicious and functional. I do wish it came with…read moreprotein, but it's not a big deal to add it. Service is quick and I never have to wait long. I always have a good experience and I'm looking forward to trying more smoothies and bowls.

Love this place!…read more I've been here four times. I've tried the strawberry date shake, the blueberry date shake, and the spinach & kale date shake. I've also had the blueberry date shake w/whey protein and that was perfect. I've definitely found my go to order. The consistency was perfect and their smoothies are definitely my favorite. I will 100% be back.

Located inside the SOCO and the OC mix. There's a ton of different shops around. They're located…read moretowards the back. They have a cute designated area to sit and enjoy your smoothie or açaí bowl. There's two kiosks to order on and it was straightforward. I tried their classic bowl. It comes in medium or large and the medium is 24ounce. Pretty big size! The consistency of the açaí was more like a smoothie and melt fast. The flavor of the açaí was good though. The fruits were fresh, but I wish they added more. The ratio of fruits to açaí was lacking. It was very refreshing though.

Great service and thoughtful, considerate staff. Will be returning! Love banzai bowls!read more

My sister has come here for years and while we were visiting, had to stop by! Of course it's gotten…read moresignificantly more expensive in the past few years. Got a small smoothie for around $9 & it was good, nothing too special. The banzai bowls are massive for about $17, can be two meals truly. So good. A small spot so the constant blender sound is hard to speak over, but great for a grab and go if you're up for the splurge on a nice fresh fruit meal, hahah. The staff are really sweet as well.

Fast service, staff is great, loved the energy inside the cafe and ordered with a kiosk…read more My matcha tasted very subtle, light and fresh. Came here during my lunch break the lines can get busy, but the drinks come out quickly.

Honestly disappointing, especially what appears to be good reviews of this place…read more The only positive factor I can remember is how much seating there is inside (lots of people just meeting up, working, etc). - You order on two available consoles, which you think would help with efficiency and workflow (it was pretty busy when I got there). However, it took my drink a while to come out. There was a sign above the consoles that indicate ETA of the drink. Based on the color I thought it would be a quick wait but it ended up taking 15 minutes. It seems like the coffee station, manned by one person it seems, was cranking out multiple drinks whereas the drink I got (matcha) took a long time - this is despite me being one of few matcha drinks ordered when I was waiting... - I noticed that as the barista was whisking my drink, she took the whisk out, took a look at the whisk then with her bare hands touched the tip of the whisk and reinserted it into the cup.. all without washing her hands or using gloves... I honestly wanted to say something but I was already in a rush and didn't want to make a scene at an already busy hour and the barista looked kind of frazzled already... - If you are hoping for a strong matcha, this isn't the place to go to. I got the blueberry matcha, which was a pale green in a color and it tasted like a premade mix of blueberry matcha.. although calling it matcha may be a bit generous as the drink just tasted like blueberry milk...Not sure if I'll be coming back.. not for matcha any way

Stopped by around noon on a Saturday and was happy there wasn't a line. The shopping center has a…read morelarge parking lot, so finding a spot was easy. The shop has a cute, welcoming atmosphere with chill music playing in the background. There are a few tables to dine in, and they offer free Wi-Fi although I noticed there aren't any outlets, so it's probably better for just a quick visit. Before ordering, they let us sample several of the different bases, which I appreciated. They offer unlimited bases and toppings, so it's easy to customize your bowl exactly how you want it. If you don't feel like building your own, they also have several pre-made bowls available.I ended up building my own bowl with the ube and pandan base. The fruit tasted fresh, and the almond butter had a nice consistency as it wasn't overly thick or heavy, so it mixed well with everything else. I also liked that the ube and pandan flavors were on the sweeter side but complemented each other nicely without becoming overwhelming. Overall, it's a fun spot with plenty of fresh ingredients and a relaxed atmosphere. I'd definitely come back to try some different combinations.

This is definitely one of, if not, the best acai bowl I've ever had! Staff was friendly and the…read moredecor was simple and cute. I especially loved the thing that says whatever song is playing (not sure what they're called). I loved getting to make my own bowl using their various different toppings. They even let you try the bases so you are guaranteed to love your bowl! This is the kind of place I wish I lived closer to so that I could come here on a regular basis. I cannot recommend this place enough!

Been coming to Jujubar for yeaaaars! No matter what time of yr or season, the fruit always is…read morefresh, ripe & sweet... this place has a lot foot traffic in the mornings (for good reason) but the staff is quick & efficient and are able to get orders out in a timely order. Love love love!

JuJu Bar in Newport Beach has some seriously generous portions!…read more The juices are on the sweeter side--although they taste naturally sweet, it was a little too much for me personally. The açaí bowls, though, are HUGE! Definitely big enough for two meals! The ingredients taste fresh and the bowls are packed with toppings, so you definitely get a lot for your money. I highly recommend the Amazon Açaí bowl...ship the juice. For summer or hot days it's a great spot if you're looking for something refreshing and filling, especially after being out in Newport area.