Cafe is cute with socal style decor. The young lady at the front counter was nice. She did…read moreeverything from greeting, cashier, making coffee to serving food and coffee. I ordered a blue paradise açaí bowl to go. We waited 30 min for it even when the place was not busy. The bowl was solid. If you don't mind the wait, this can be a pleasant spot close to the beach.

The good: The vibes in here are spectacular. The decor is…read morereally fun and trendy. The vintage couches, the bar area, the lawn games and the spacious room make this place a great hangout spot. They have outdoor seating as well. They are located next to the beach so it's a nice spot to get a refreshing dessert or breakfast before heading to the beach. I got the tropics bowl and enjoyed it as a healthier dessert option. The bad: I ordered a kombucha but they didn't have anymore. The acai bowl was good but not the best I've ever had. I wish there were more topping offerings but I think I've been spoiled by acai places like Blue Bowl that have endless toppings. The cashier wasn't particularly friendly or welcoming. The interesting: I noticed several people here getting work done on their laptops. We originally went to another acai bowl place before this one but the wait was long and the worker used his bare hands to hold fistfuls of unwashed fruit so we came here instead. How they made their bowls I am unsure because it wasn't viewable.

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'm a hater, I hate to admit it but I love un influencing these instagram/tik tok famous places. So…read moreoften they end up being a trend based on good marketing tactics which is amazing but good marketing doesn't mean good flavor and good service. In this case yes the bowl was OK was but was no better than the 3 other bowl places within a mile of this location. The wait was LONG as for many of the bowl places on this street but this one was extra long as in 45 minutes to an hour wait on off hours long. And of course with all these tik tok famous places the price was inflated. Based on taste alone I could have given this place 4 starts but the extra tik tok tax(inflated price just for being TikTok trendy) and extra wait time for the exact same thing you can get anywhere else rubbed me wrong so I'm going to have to leave this 3 star right here.

Only if you must. The prices of each item is more than…read moredouble. Half a gallon of milk 4.99 candy, and snacks are almost 3 times as much. It's located in a convenient place if you're staying beer by, but it's incredibly expensive.

I come here before work for coffee and a bagel sandwich ever morning or even for snacks. Great…read moreservice and great food. 10/10 recommend!

Premium Acai... hard to find anywhere around San Diego. They also have Cupuacu instead of Acai or…read moremix them! They have smoothies and bowls. Just like a yogurt place pick a size pick a bade and add your toppings. I recommend to add the Leite Ninho, which is a milk powder. Sounds weird to add that but it's a good addition. Service is on par. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff is always on site. It can get busy at times and you might have to wait but it's well worth it. If time permits, we eat there but normally we take it to go. Great place to sit down and enjoy your açai.

This place is great!…read more The fruit toppings are all fresh and taste amazing. The granola is very nice, not super chunky adding texture throughout the experience with every bite. Made in house peanut butter is very nice as well with great flavor, it's smooth and mixes well with each bowl. My wife got the acai bowl I got the half and half because I wanted to see what this Brazilian super fruit, cupuacu, was all about. Has a lighter tropical refreshing flavor, so there is that option, but the acai also has that standard flavor if you want that more robust and pronounced flavor profile. Both very delicious though. We also got a cold brew with the cold foam. Great flavor from the coffee itself. Nice and bright flavor with some sweetness from the cold foam, very well balanced. The service was amazing too, very kind very friendly, and super knowledgeable about their product. We ate inside and they walked out and did a table touch and even brought us some napkins for the table. The decor and vibes was very relaxing and the building was well lit. Prices are also great, bowls include any or all the toppings that they have available. You pick your side, your base then you can build your own or pick from some of their premade builds. We got two medium size bowls, and a cold brew with cold foam, a little over 40 dollars after a 22% tip.

Great little spot nestled between the bustling Newport and the quiet cliffs of ocean beach. Come…read morefor their signature bullet lattes w/ MCT oil, stay for their açaí & avocado toast. Staff is always smiling and happy to assist. Solid spot!

I was really craving an açaí bowl on a hot day and came across this spot. It's a small place with a…read morefew indoor seats (no tables) and some outdoor tables. Inside, there's a narrow bar-style counter that's fine for a drink, but not really practical for a laptop, so it's not the best setup for studying or working unless you sit outside. I ordered the tropical bowl, and while it was definitely delicious, it felt a bit overpriced. Another downside was how it was served, the portion size was decent, but the bowl itself was quite small, making it hard to dig in without spilling granola or coconut flakes. It made the whole experience a little inconvenient. Overall, I'm a bit on the fence. Part of me wants to come back and give it another try, but I'm not completely convinced yet.

Tend to stop when walking the beach. Not that it's mind blowing coffee or anything just…read moreconvenient. Not worth waiting in a long line. Service is good yet don't seem like they want to be there ever. So the politeness falls flat. Ambiance is beachy. Order outside. Tables outside. Have tried a few of their custom drinks. Very sweet but satisfying when in the mood. Haven't tried the pastries / food yet look good.

A walk-up coffee stand near the beach. They have some specials it seems like, so my teammates and I…read moreordered a few drinks. On my order, we had two iced Matcha Lattes with cloud foam. The barista let us know these don't come sweet and recommended we add blueberry syrup which was great. I had my iced latte with coconut milk and my teammate had his with regular milk (sus). They offered oat milk as well. Also, the barista wrote cute notes on our cup, which was sweet except one said "good morning" but it was 3pm lol. Generous cup sizes and quick service. I believe there is canned alcohol here too, which the rest of our team had. Would come here again.

Situated on a side street in OB it has lots of outdoor seating and limited parking. It feels like a…read morewalk up, OB casual cafe. I went on a Monday morning and there were no staff. Waited for about 5 minutes and was greeted by a gentleman who took my order I got a decaf, dirty, iced vanilla chai. It was good but not a lot of chai flavor. Not overly sweet which is good I also ordered the ham and cheese stuffed croissant. I think they just warm it up. And I think it was overdone. The cheese had come out and was burnt, which is OK cause I like burnt cheese. But the end of the croissant was hard and edible. Overall it's a great option if you're local and looking for a cafe that's walkable with lots of seating. But I wouldn't go through the effort of finding parking to visit. To the business owner: I have a handicap placard that was clearly visible in my windshield. But I'm happy that you showed other customers who are as a business owner and why they should not frequent your business. As you can see from my picture the croissant was not edible. Address that instead of worrying about the parking and making false claims online. Thanks

Tried this on a Saturday and they were surprisingly not busy. Ordered a 50/50 acai bowl to eat on…read morethe spot. Pretty good but I would've preferred the California bowl with peanut butter. They had plenty of seats but limited parking on the streets and some reserved parking on the sidewalk. The Cafe isnt in the building, its on the north side of the building where the parking is. I got the Ocean bowl for my wife and a couple of others to try and they enjoyed it. The fruits were fresh and all the flavors meshed pretty well. Definitely recommend on a hot day. The seating area also has shade if you need to cool off for a bit.

I was shocked at how much I liked the Lemonem. I will be going back specifically for that, they've…read moregot the recipe down, I finished it in ten mins max. I also tried the beets by Dre and that one was good too, but the lemonem was my favorite! I was only there to pickup, but the inside is spacious and they have some arcade games; I imagine it gets busier on weekends in PB but I had no line when I came in at 730am on a Wednesday!

The Mad Beet commits fully to its late 90s and early 2000s hip hop era, and honestly, it pulls it…read moreoff. Retro vibes, free arcade games, and an atmosphere that feels more like a hangout than a restaurant, in a good way. Extra credit for actually letting you play the games instead of just using them as decor. I was not very hungry, so I went with the Arctik Monkey smoothie with peanut butter and chocolate. Straight up delicious and absolutely something I would order again without hesitation. My wife ordered the Feta y Verdes veggie wrap, and even she was surprised by how good it was, which says a lot because she knows her veggies. Fresh, flavorful, and genuinely satisfying. Veggie lovers, consider this your official heads up. The arcade lineup is solid too. Pac Man, Mortal Kombat II, The Simpsons, a classic Star Wars Atari cabinet, plus others. Waiting for food did not feel like waiting. It felt like killing time in the best possible way. One quick warning. The hip hop playlist is not radio edited. Totally fine for adults, but if you are bringing kids, just know you might be explaining some lyrics on the drive home. Overall, fun spot, good food, strong throwback energy. I would definitely come back.

Yum! I don't think I've ever had a "pure" açaí bowl before (usually mixed with blueberries,…read morestrawberries, etc.), but I'm a big fan now. This little store is inside the Bakeshop by Coco Playa so the sign is hard to spot. They sell açaí bowls (in a cup) and smoothies + Brazilian cheese bread :) The acai is smooth and creamy, and I liked how it was sweet (honey added) and didn't melt very quickly. Super tasty! They do a good job layering on the toppings and making the cup look pretty. There's an option to do half acai and half coconut sorbet; the sorbet was super sweet and packed a punch of coconut flavor-- so good and refreshing! The blueberries seemed thawed from frozen so some of them were still frosty but they were still sweet. MT really enjoyed the pistachio butter too. They did away with their Tuesday special of unlimited toppings, but now you get unlimited regular toppings everyday with regular+ sizes. Premium options (like protein powder, pistachio butter, almond butter, goji berries, etc) come with an additional cost. Definitely pricey but a special, fun, and tasty treat! We enjoyed Açaí Carioca so much we went 3 times in a week! This location has better parking (a shopping plaza lot), was less busy, friendlier service, and had a few seats outside compared to their other location. If you're craving a refreshing and somewhat healthy treat, check this place out!

They changed their menu, and now they have "unlimited toppings" every day instead of just Tuesdays,…read morebut many of the topping options are a "premium" upcharge (which I don't love) but at least now I can go whenever I feel like instead of timing my visit specifically for Tuesdays. Prices can really stack up though, so I just stick to the basic toppings. I got a half acai/half coconut sorbet cup with all the fruits and coconut shavings. It's SO good, I highly recommend the coconut sorbet to any coconut fan! The texture and flavor of real açaí here is so amazing, completely a different experience from any of the other açaí places. That makes this my favorite açaí spot I've tried so far in San Diego. The Brazilian bread is super addicting as well!

I first saw this from a video and got intrigued since we're huge fans of acai. Our go-to place…read moresadly closed down last year so we were in the hunt for a new one. It's located inside a cookie shop and they don't really have an obvious signage unless you enter. The staff here has always been friendly and accommodating to walk us through the ordering process. Basically, you get a cheat sheet and get to customize it yourself. Their biggest size is actually humongous and we love the variety of their toppings. I just wish more fruits are included but the price isn't all too bad. Their acai base here is more on the watery side which I learned is traditional to Brazil. Also, don't sleep on their pao de quiejo! We could devour dozens of those.

Almost went back for more! The açaí consistency is top tier and the fruit is fresh and sweet as can…read morebe. I love the format of picking your toppings. Staff was friendly, it can definitely get busy on the weekends.