Definitely the best açaí bowls I have ever had. Although some staff needing a better attitude. I come here about 2-4 times per week. Recently brought my mother here yesterday and my mom mentioned the woman was not happy to be there and I agree since I have seen her multiple times by myself with the same attitude. Love the place, but I will stop coming if this doesn't improve which I hope it does. read more

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I had an acai bowl and it was AMAZING! They weren't stingey with the toppings and it is a cute little store. I definitely will be back because it's yummy, beautiful, AND healthy! read more

Genuine Fresche - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Such a cute hidden gem! First visit and am very pleased. The girl working was very sweet and helped me pick out a green juice, which was very good! I got an açaí bowl for my extremely picky daughter and she thinks it's the best thing she's ever had. Will definitely return! read more

Love this place for many years. Healthy, fresh and delicious açaí bowls and juices. Great place for a treat or after gym snack.

Slow, unfriendly, over expensive, and wrong thing made for me. Ordered a smoothie. Got granola smothered in a disgusting amount of honey.

I heard how great this place is, tried it and it really lived up to the reputation! My favorites are the "Strawberry Passion" and the Pitaya Colada. The staff (Kaylee & Amanda) have great energy and helpful!! I will be a regular here. read more

Always yummy and fresh!!! I just would not recommend ordering online with them. They always get my online orders wrong which hurts when you get home/work and see they didn't add the extra $1 or $2 add-Ins you paid for. Third time it's happened.. no more quick lunch stops for me here. Other then that I'll just be stopping by and ordering in person from now on, which usually takes a while longer. read more

I'm a big fan of açaí bowls and love trying new bowls and places. I stopped here on my way home and had what was honestly the worst bowl I've ever had. I got the chocolate peanut butter bowl and my guess is there was too much protein powder in it because this thing was basically like eating sludge. My guess is if it were to have melted entirely I wouldn't have known because the consistency would be the same....it was awful. Such a bummer to waste $13 as the entire thing went in the trash. Maybe it was just an off day, but I would NOT recommend trying the one I did by any means! read more

Juices and acas bowls are good. I come in for the Fresh Greens juice. If this place was served by bots, I'd give it 5 stars.I'm giving it 3 stars because of the Customer service. They are SLOW. It's genuinely fresh think because I'm waiting for the actual greens to grow. My advice to you - call ahead and do pickup. read more

I genuinely wanted to thank all of the staff at Fresh Juice Bar in Tempe. I have been coming Here since Covid has Permitted. You all make the best juices, are always positive energy and smiling faces! I tell so many people about this place and will continue to. Stay FRESCHE! read more

Terrible. Every time I come in the employees are rude and unwelcoming. I was the only person in the shop and waited 20 minutes for this? The smoothie wasn't even full, was too thick to drink though the straw, and tasted like chalk. Really disappointing. read more

Genuine Fresche - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

I love the pitaya colada bowl. This was my first visit to this location. It's small, but the service was great & fast. I'll definitely be back. read more

Genuine Fresche - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

both of the shakes we got were delicious!! definitely will be going back in the future read more

Genuine Fresche - we got the Strawberries and cream shake and the Chocolate Pb Banana Shake - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Be careful if you are trying to "be healthy" here. I can't imagine that caloric impact these bowls impart. SO MUCH ADDED SUGAR. Natural sugar too... but even that much natural sugar can't be good. Make your own shake or ask what is in each item, cause you will be downing 1/2 a days worth of calories in one gulp, if you aren't careful. read more

A co-worker of mine sent me a link to this restaurants website, and since she knows that I am trying to eat more "healthy", recommended this place as a healthy alternative for lunch. So after about a week and half of hemming and hawing, I finally decided to give the place a try. I ordered a regular raspberry, pecan bowl, with pea protein, whey protein, and extra granola . . . won't lie . . . thought it was kinda pricey for what I ordered . . . over $10.00. Since the place is extremely small . . . three tables and a two seat bar counter inside, and two table outside . . . and with no place to sit, I got my order to go. 30 MINUTES LATER . . . My order finally was ready . . . definitely needs more than two people working and more seating if this place is going to be successful . . . even the UPS man who was delivering a package left after 10 minutes of not even being acknowledged. Oh well . . . after a short trip back to the office, I sat down to enjoy my acia bowl . . . and I was pleasantly suprised . . . I was really, really good. Very tasty, just the right balance of smoothness, crunchiness, and sweetness. Will I be back . . . probably . . . but if all of the seating is taken, and / or there are people waiting in line to order . . . I will probably go somewhere else. read more

One of the workers, I think her name is stephanie, was so sweet and super helpful when i didn't know what to get. She made sure to make it super good and it turned out great! read more

Eww no no no. This place is not Acai. This is sherbert or frozen yogurt. I paid $16 for a bowl because they upcharged me for extras that they didn't even put in my bowl!! Then I get it, it's wrong but I wanted to just leave at that point, start eating it and it's 80% sherbert. Not even close to Acai, wayyy too sugary and absolutely not worth a ridiculous $16. I'm surprised this place is still open. read more

I was here at 9 and according to Yelp and Google, they were "Open". According to the locked door and the stacked chairs they were not open. I guess I'll wait around a while... Doors opened at 10 after and didn't get my bowl until 9:35 due to the one employee and line of 20 people. I think I'll pass on coming to this location. The Gilbert one has plenty of help and seems to open on time. read more

THRIVE...IN TEMPE?! As in, we don't have to make a weekly voyage to Gilbert for a bowl of all things pure and wonderful? I'll eat to that. Their expanded menu, simplified bowl sizes, and convenient location are all improvements from the original location, which was already worthy of copious amounts of praise. If you don't know what an acai bowl is, use the appeal of the mystery to transport yourself there. If you do know, be warned: Thrive beats the Brazilian version, the SoCal version, and everything in between when it comes to mastering the acai bowl. Addiction is definitely in your future. With flavors like blackberry walnut, chocolate coconut, and every super-food add-in under the sun, it's no wonder this college-town newcomer is already a total hit amongst hippies, hipsters, and sorostitutes alike. With enough support, perhaps my ultimate dream of Thrive running every crappy FroYo place into the ground might just come true. read more

Just got back from Thrive. I got the blackberry bowl. It was really tart, which I guess I should have expected from blackberries. And then there was the sorbet with granola and some fruit on top. It tasted like... sorbet with granola. And that's fine. I don't see why everyone is raving about Thrive, but the bowl I got was okay. I wouldn't be averse to eating at Thrive again, but I won't go out of my way to do so. read more

This place is acai-mazing! Seriously I'm sad I no longer live in the area so I can't frequent this place more often. They exclusively sell acai bowls, pitaya bowls, smoothies and some protein powder and quest bars. So.... don't come here for a sandwich and act surprised. What I love... -nutrition facts available -chocolate peanut butter bowl -plentiful nuts and granola on top -even a small is super filling -satisfies my sweets craving with natural sugars -chocolate peanut butter bowl -perfect consistency. It's just like fro-yo. I've wasted time and money trying to make my own which are just smoothies. - chocolate peanut butter bowl -consistent product -better bowls than Neckter for sure. (I've never had Thrive's smoothies so I can't speak to that) Why is one star missing then? - sometimes staffing issues. They seem to have solved weekend problems that I've had when they just opened. But sometimes I'll even call ahead on a weekday night and they say half hour to pick up. Really? You can get delivered whole entrees quicker than that! This is honestly just a matter of blending some fruit together. Despite their expertise (and my lack of) using a blender, its not worth a thirty minute wait. So if you're not in a hurry or starving definitely stop by Thrive Acai Bowls. A good snack, dessert, or even a decent meal substitute if you get a medium or large size. I feel pretty confident you won't be disappointed read more

It's a smoothie, in a bowl, so more frozen, with nothing but GENUINELY healthy ingredients, but it doesn't taste "eww, healthy" !! Yes, it is somewhat more expensive than ice cream or a frozen yogurt, but it really is due to the quality of ingredients. NO fillers, no dairy, no sugar, no "fake" sweeteners... your body will truly thank you. And really, you have to get a BIIIGGG bowl with lots of extra stuff to get the price up over $10... It would be a serious M E A L .... read more

Truly the best Acai bowls ever! We frequently at least 2 times a week. Not the greatest location. And it is far for us. But overall it's the greatest flavor read more

15 different available bowl options plus smoothies, & snacks. Available bowls are a tasty sorbet type treat/meal. Store is a little boring inside & small but you don't come for the ambiance you come for the bowls which are delicious. Service can be a little slow at times but well worth the wait. Try it, you know you want to. read more

Thrive's strawberry passion bowl tasted great! The bowl didn't have much pineapples and strawberries. Most of it was just the blended acai sorbet. Another thing is that the bowl had a lot of honey. I was able to taste the chunks of honey in there. It tasted really sweet, but a lot of unnatural ingredients were being used. I'm down to try this place again if they add more toppings and use more natural ingredients. I want a bowl that's healthier than frozen yogurt. read more

Genuine Fresche - Strawberry passion bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Big news: there is now a Tempe location of Thrive. So if you've been dying to go, but Gilbert is too far away, you now have no excuse. Go immediately. Even if you don't live near Tempe either, it's worth the trip. And even if you've never heard of Thrive or acai bowls, you should still go. Whether you are a superfood enthusiast or so clueless about this stuff that you think it's pronounced ah-kay, you will not regret going to Thrive. (Its ah-sigh-yee by the way.) I, a vegan, took my Big-Mac-eating boyfriend, and we ordered a chocolate peanut butter acai bowl. I immediately loved the think, creamy, rich taste and texture of the acai blended with homemade peanut butter and pure cacao topped with fresh fruit (never frozen at this place, don't worry) and simple, crunchy granola. Although my boyfriend insisted that he wouldn't like my "weird vegan stuff", we were definitely fighting over the last few bites. So go immediately, and drag as many friends as you can. Side note: even though it's a bit pricey, it's because the ingredients are such high quality. And as an added plus, they have a rewards system, so GO NOW. And as often as possible. read more

I got the extreme green smoothie, was graciously greeted by one of the young workers and my order was promptly taken. As I watched them make it I could tell the quality was going to be on point and was reassured by the quality when I took my first sip. It's a cute little shop, come give it a try if you're trying to eat healthier or curb a hangover like me and my roommates like to do :) read more

This is more of a quick update. Prices have gone up significantly in the last several months...as much as $2 per bowl which is significant based on their sizes remaining the same. If you're looking at prices online for a "to go" order, prepare to pay more. They haven't updated their prices on their website yet. The bowls themselves are still tasty. One big issue is their process for making them...especially during high traffic hours. You often end up waiting at the register for minutes before someone comes to help you, and even then, they act so rushed and impatient if have questions about the menu. I placed an order over the phone and was told it would be about 20 minutes (which is no problem at all). I planned accordingly, but still ended up waiting for another 20 minutes in the store. That's kind of frustrating. Regardless, they do make a great acai bowl...just not the greatest service. read more

I'm from CA the LA area there are acai places everywhere and this is not a acai bowl!! They use sorbet. The restaurant from the walk in had a smell to it it's very plain and not decorated well. No one greeted us!! One of the girls was sitting on the back counter eating pizza or a sandwich ummm yuck!!! Won't be retuning can't wait to be home for a real acai bowl!!! read more

The acai bowls are extremely delicious! They are a little pricey but that's simply because acai berries are a little pricey to begin with. The bowls are also huge and filling which makes it worth it! My only complaint is the employees. They lack serious customer service skills. They never EVER smile or say "hello" or "goodbye". When I arrive, they are usually in the back and they take a while to come out and take my order. They are all about college-aged and seem to hate their lives or are just bored out of their minds. Just wish that one of my favorite places held a higher standard of customer service for their employees. Also get better hours! I workout around 10 and they are not open then. They are also closed on Sunday which I such a bummer... read more

LOVE ME SOME ACAI! Thrive has got a great little store front with catchy slogans and what not. The menu is awesome and I definitely suggest the green bowl. I'm not sure how I feel about the set up with the kitchen in the back and all but I'll forgive them for taking so long on an acai bowl because it was really really good. I may try the gluten free granola next time because whatever they use regularly is quite light and crunchy. I also think they should potentially get vita-mix's or industrial type blenders rather than the little bullets I saw them using. I had a huge chunk of acai on the bottom of my bowl & it just seems like blenders would be more useful honestly. read more

I love this place but it's just a bit too expensive for me to become a regular here. However, many people have contested that Acai berries are just expensive to begin with so I won't deduct any stars in my review. Medium bowls are about $8, and large bowls are around $10. Large bowls are great for sharing between two people though. It's always fresh and clean here, and the service is always great. I love that they have a window to the kitchen. I don't love that the place smells like a nail polish remover. read more

Grouponed here, great dessert and good service. You will find the decor and seating a little basic, and the prices a little high. However, they use high-quality ingredients, healthy stuff, and serve huge portions so it's not really that pricey from that perspective. Check out their menu online first, since they have a lot of options. read more

I had a bad experience the last two times I came here. Both were at the Tempe location. The first I got a bowl that tasted really weird, but they gave me a new bowl no charge so that turned out okay. The second time I asked about pieces of chocolate in a bowl that I noticed the last time I was there. The chocolate pieces weren't there before (or I probs didn't notice them) so I asked if they were vegan. There's dairy-free vegan chocolate, but not all chocolate is vegan so you just have to ask to check if it is. I had been told the bowl I had been ordering this whole time was vegan except for the honey, but then the woman at the counter said the chocolate pieces could have milk in them? Not sure if she double checked or if it actually does. And I was told up until then that for sure it was just the honey in the bowl that was not vegan. I didn't want to chance it so I asked if I could just replace the chocolate shavings with another topping. They wouldn't replace the chocolate shavings with another topping without charging extra. And I already order the bowl sans honey, no swapped ingredients for that either. I'm not sure why something as small as chocolate shaving was the last straw because I've paid extra for other things that were a bigger deal (like paying full price for a cheese pizza with no cheese), but I've been pretty tired of feeling gipped because I have to remove toppings/ingredients to make a dish vegan and then I still pay full price (or sometimes extra, in this case they charged extra to replace the ingredient but sometimes they want me to pay extra to just take out an ingredient). The bowls are made fresh so it's not like there's premade mix and they would have to go out of the way to swap ingredients. The nice thing is I don't have to do this anymore because so many already marked vegan options or all vegan restaurants are popping up. I ended up not ordering anything and leaving. So even though I've been coming here for over 4 years now, going to have to say bye to Genuine Fresche, after these two experiences just don't want to come here anymore. read more

I love this place. The price is average but the staff is so sweet and the food is delicious. I got the strawberry passion açaí bowl and I didn't even have time to take a pic because it was gone so fast. Will definitely be back read more

People that work in this place are super nice ordered the chocolate peanut butter protein shake and it was bomb will be back again if I'm in need if a healthy snack that is still delicious read more

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Finally came to try this place and I am very happy with the Go Green bowl! I think the only green part of it is the spinach, but it was still delicious. 4 stars because I was hoping for more of a yogurt style than a sorbet (which is mixed with cane sugar) but then vegans and lactose intolerants wouldn't be able to enjoy it also, so that's fair! Will definitely come back. Also, it's really not that expensive. I mean for 7 bucks I had my regular-sized bowl as a meal. Totally worth it!! The girls were all super awesome and explained everything to me since it was my first time in. :) read more

I got the chocolate coconut bowl & I was amazed from the beginning. They had amazing service, kind employees, & bowls so good you would go for another if you could. Will definitely be dropping by more often! read more

Genuine Fresche - Chocolate coconut on the left - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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Small shop, nearby, and I was a very hungry vegan. Ordered two smoothies with companion. Smoothies were delicious however they cook 30 minutes (yes, really) to make. We had ordered small sizes and it seemed like so little for such a long wait. There were at least three staff working and only two other tables. Disappointed. read more

First time trying this hype. The place is clean and well maintained. It's a little small but it is very cute. Order took awhile to receive but I wasn't disappointed. It was good. I tried the original one and was happy with all the fresh ingredients. Very good portion size for a small. I do wish they have a smaller portion size available because even though I ordered a small, I couldn't finish it! read more