I love this little shop! It's a hidden gem for sure!…read more It's a local grocery store with the best selection of healthy/local foods. It's got a little healthy juice station that serves juice, açaí bowls, and coffee. It's got a hot food station that serves breakfast, sandwiches, and other lunch dishes. It has all kinds of delicious fruits, veggies, snacks, and dairy products. There's picnic tables outside so you can enjoy your drink and food and soak in the sun.

Ramona Family Naturals was recommended to us by a local, so we knew we had to give it a try. I love…read morean upscale, non‑chain grocery store -- especially one with a café, bakery, and coffee/juice bar inside -- and this place checks all the boxes. It's the perfect stop for lunch, to pick up local wine and gifts, or to browse unique, health‑forward snacks. The deli in the back was great; we ordered a salad and a spicy chicken salad sandwich, both fresh and flavorful. They also have a big grab‑and‑go section filled with fresh pasta, dips, and sandwiches. I love that they carry a large selection of local wines and locally made goods -- such a good spot for a meaningful gift or a Ramona souvenir. The café was also excellent; the coffee beans were from Joshua Tree Coffee, and the chocolate chip cookie was amazing. Plenty of parking, lots of options, and a fun stop overall. A great addition to any Ramona day trip.

Ordered a carrot orange juice and was extremely disappointed that it was chunky! I expect juice…read morewhen I order juice, had to go home and strain it so I wasn't chewing chunks of carrots. The actual juice was only 16oz.. I ordered 24oz juice. Not worth $13.

We love this place! the super greens juice, the açaí bowls and sandwiches are amazing!read more

Prefacing with - I don't really eat Acai Bowls, it feels like just a thick smoothie with some…read moretoppings but I cannot deny that Juice Wave changed my perspective completely and I understand the hype. You can't really beat the refreshing taste of fresh fruit and nutty granola and butter. Especially when you can take this delectable bowl to the beach and just vibe in the sand. Wave Bowl $16 (14.50+1.50): 5/5 The bowl itself looks fairly small like, but deceptively so since I was stuffed after eating the whole thing for breakfast. It is higher cost than I would usually spend but I don't eat açaí bowls to know the average. Personally I really liked that the toppings were at the bottom and the bases were on top, not just because it was a beautiful display but because sometimes when it is the opposite, it can quickly get messy with toppings falling and dropping. The granola was crunchy and the add-on nut butter ($1.50) was plentiful and contrasted well to the fruits. You get some finely diced strawberries and bananas that were just the right amount of ripe, the bananas a little more firm but definitely preferred with the bases. The pineapple spirulina was favorite as it had a good sweetness to it. Honestly wished I could get a bowl with just this as a base and of course the natural blue color is just so unique. Coconut was coconutty and the pitaya was brightly colored, not too much distinctive taste on this one. Peak San Diego Experience

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.

Nice quick drive through spot for some coffee and açaí or pitaya bowl. Prices are on point…read more Tried: Funky monkey - good Vanilla latte half sweet - good, nice strong coffee flavor. Pitaya bowl - good Banana açaí delight bowl - good The bowls melted super fast (took it to the park nearby) so eat quickly!

1,2,3 bowls please!! 10/10! Must try!…read more *Support local spots!* I write a lot of reviews, and this spot stands out. The açaí has a great texture--thick, smooth, and not watered down. The balance is what keeps me coming back: fresh fruit, crunchy granola, and a rich base in every bite. Everything tastes fresh and well put together. Honestly, I'm lucky this place is only 3 minutes from home. It's an easy go-to.

First timer, and SO glad we found this place! Stopped by on a Friday evening, easy street parking,…read moreand was seated right away. The decor and style of the restaurant is very inviting and warm. All the ladies working were very friendly. Our server, Tiffany, was amazing! Gave us wonderful recs and went above and beyond for us. Everything was absolutely DELICIOUS! All made from scratch and not too salty. Will definitely come back one day! Not pictured but their black coffee is really good too. **Get the banana sea salt caramel cheesecake (which is seasonal)!

Marinade on Main clearly puts significant effort into sourcing local ingredients and supporting…read morelocal farmers and producers. That commitment to quality and sustainability is commendable and something more restaurants should strive for. The staff is knowledgeable, and it's refreshing to see a restaurant that cares about where its food comes from. Unfortunately, that attention to ingredient sourcing seems to stop when it comes to cooking oils. Many of the menu items are prepared with soybean oil, which was disappointing given the otherwise high-quality and health-conscious image of the restaurant. Soybean oil is highly processed and contains large amounts of omega-6 polyunsaturated fats. While omega-6 fats are essential in moderation, excessive consumption relative to omega-3 intake has been associated with increased inflammation in some research. Soybean oil is also more susceptible to oxidation when exposed to high cooking temperatures, potentially producing compounds that some studies suggest may contribute to oxidative stress. In addition, many health-conscious consumers actively avoid industrial seed oils such as soybean, corn, and canola oils in favor of alternatives like olive oil, avocado oil, butter, or tallow. I would gladly give Marinade on Main a higher rating if they aligned their cooking oils with the same local, high-quality standards they apply to the rest of their ingredients. Switching to avocado oil or olive oil or beef talo would be a welcome improvement and would better match the restaurant's otherwise impressive commitment to quality. * also loose the standard strip of high fructose sodas and provide more natural optikns of drinks ...

Currently my favorite Açaí bowl shop. Good value for a large bowl for $11.44! The size is…read moresignificant and the flavor is incredible. It's not quite as aesthetic as some competitor bowls but the value and taste more than make up for it. Comes with a good assortment of toppings. A few places to sit inside and located in the Poway plaza with the LA fitness. Service is always very friendly!

Cute little mom& pop smoothie shop in Poway! Was craving a…read moresmoothie & didn't want to support a big corporate chain like Jamba Juice so I was lucky to stumble upon this place! Located a bit deeper in Poway but worth it. They have a bunch of different smoothie options both more on the fruity/green side to the more decadent, creamy side. I got the Happy Night Energy and you can tell the high quality ingredients that go in to each smoothie. Can't wait to go back and try some of their bowls & other smoothies!

Hidden Gem!!! Place…read moreis not meant for picking up and ordering out, there is seating there, so more than welcome to go in and sit. Just not spacious enough for me. When reading the reviews the only negative you're going to see is "wait time". If you know take out, you know ways around this "negative". But with that being said me and my lady ordered 2 açaí bowls and they were ready in about 12-15 minutes. Not a problem for us. You can make your own bowl or choose from pre made recipes. ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!!! I am definitely coming back!!! See you soon cafe 88

Cute spot! It's a small place, so I'd recommend getting it to-go, but it was still really nice…read moresitting inside while we waited for our order. We ordered the Fit açaí bowl for our friend to take home, and she absolutely LOVED it. We weren't hungry enough to get anything for ourselves, but I appreciated how the guy at the counter asked if we wanted anything drizzled on top. We chose almond butter (and silently prayed our friend didn't have a nut allergy ). Turns out, that was the best choice because she said the almonds were her favorite part. Now we're definitely curious and will have to come back to try the bowls for ourselves next time!

Brought my uncle here and we loved it. The coffee is the best we've had by far and the atmosphere…read moreis incredibly homey. This is the closest you'll get to a coffee in Europe. The baristas were especially kind and made each interaction unique. Overall an amazing place!

The hospitality was incredible and the atmosphere felt like you were having coffee at home. We…read morestumbled across this hidden gem on our drive back to Arizona. The dirty chai might have been the best I've ever had. My husband and I got breakfast bagels and our boys had muffins. Everything was fresh and delicious! I would stop here again and wish it was closer to home!!