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    4.7 (65 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Pumpkin pie cold foam latte (medium, 16 oz.)
    Arielle C.

    Super cute little coffee shack! It's in the middle of random office buildings but was a good find if you're looking for a drive thru coffee shop off the 805N. The service was great. The friendly barista customized our fall drinks to be non-dairy and how cool that they make their own syrups and flavors to give it a fresher flavor. Highly recommend!

    Toasted marshmallow iced latte
    Alexa B.

    We had an amazing experience our first time here! We met the newest owner, she said she bought this place 9 months ago and continuing to customize the experience here (the shack is now a super cute pink color)! She was very friendly, charismatic, and kind! We got a large toasted marshmallow iced latte with oat milk and a large cinnamon toast iced latte. Both are DELICIOUS!! Our total was $13, making this a very cost-friendly option for lots of caffeine (cheaper than most other places around here at least). We'll definitely be back! The owner plans to roll out some coconut and piña colada options this summer so we'll have to check that out.

    Large Iced caffe latte w almond milk
    Tiffany J.

    Very delicious iced latte with almond milk! The coffee is great quality, and Joy, the owner, is so sweet! Blessings for your business!!

    Iced Carmel Macchiato is SOO good!
    Noah B.

    This is one of my absolute favorite spots! Joy is the sweetest person and so dedicated to making this place the standout spot that it is. I would go out of my way to make it here, not only for the amazing coffee and Açaí Bowl but also the incredible staff! Make sure you stop by!

    Joy bringing our favorite drink the caramel macchiato!!

    Joy absolutely lives up to her name. My partner and I just discovered this gem and now it's our favorite place. If you haven't tried Java shack you are missing out big time!!

    Protein smoothie

    This place is perfect! This is my third day in a row going here with my friends and we've had the protein smoothie, pj&j smoothie, london fog, carmel macchiato, chocolate croissant, acai bowl (and pretty much every thing on the menu we've tried). The service here is so fast and friendly! Definitely check this place out!

    My pup also like his treats

    They are wonderful in every way. Great hospitality, yummy drinks and food and the owner Lori is so welcoming :-) Luv this spot!

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    I got an iced americano! Very good. Wasn't that burnt taste you get sometimes from Starbucks!

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    They need to update their hours so people don't waste their time coming here when they're not actually open.

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    The best coffee, the best acai bowl and the nicest gal in town! Hands down. Part of my morning routine every day. Love Love Love

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    7 years ago

    best acai bowl I've ever had and the cheapest! only six bucks. Coffee is good and cheap too

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    8 years ago

    This is our favorite local coffee shack! Wonderful service time and time again! Not to mention the tasty coffee!

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    12 years ago

    The free biscotti with a check-in doesn't work as the owner changed. I was looking forward to it.

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    3.7(12 reviews)
    1.9 mi

    I've tried this Shake Smart twice. Once because of an event and another time because I received a…read moregift card. I had the greens to go smoothie which I found a little chalky and you could still taste the protein powder a bit too much for my taste. I had the almond butter toast to use up a gift card, which was fine but I'm not sure I would personally pay $5.87 for it. I found this place a little bit inconvenient to go to since the hours on Google and Yelp are incorrect and they didn't have any hours posted on their door, but they open at 10am on Tuesdays and not 7am. I also found it odd that they bill themselves as "on the go" food, but you cannot order ahead for pick up. If you order ahead you still have to go to the register to pay, which makes it a less convenient option than other campus options that do allow pick-up. There is no seating inside, but there are close tables and chairs that are outside. Note: This is on the UCSD campus, so it's not very convenient to go to unless you are already on the campus as you have to pay for parking.

    So grateful this was open on July 3! Literally everything was closed. I was also pleased at how…read moretasty the smoothies were. I would pass on the toasts which felt like they came out of the can. The student running the counter was friendly and happy to strike up conversation. I can imagine this being pricey for college students. I found it refreshing given how expensive things are getting. I would come back again especially to enjoy the sea breeze on the rocking chairs!

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    Shake Smart - Build your own bowl with blueberries, strawberries, bananas, granola, sliced almonds, bee pollen, and honey

    Build your own bowl with blueberries, strawberries, bananas, granola, sliced almonds, bee pollen, and honey

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    Blue Bowl Superfoods

    4.6(60 reviews)
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    My husband has been raving about Blue Bowl for a while, and I finally got to try it today --…read moreunreal! We waited about 30 minutes (Sunday afternoon rush), but it gave me plenty of time to explore the menu. I usually stick to a simple order, but with so many base options, I decided to "do it all," and I'm so glad I did. My son loved the pitaya and mango bases (and so did I). The blue coconut and classic açaí were excellent, and the blue chia topping was a fun and tasty surprise. All the fruit was extra fresh, and the granola added the perfect crunch. We absolutely loved everything and will definitely be back soon!

    BLUE BOWL @ UCSD LA JOLLA…read more Parking is available, but I believe you have to pay if you park in the garage. I decided to just park along Gilman Drive, which is free, and walked about 20 minutes. Honestly, it wasn't bad at all -- it was a sunny day and there's plenty of street parking if you're willing to walk a bit. I've always loved Blue Bowl Superfoods in Oceanside. It's SO good and easily one of my favorite açaí spots, I could literally eat it every single day. I love all the customizations they offer, the variety of bases, and just how many ingredients they have. This time, I decided to visit their UCSD location, which is right in the middle of University of California San Diego's campus. They open around 10 AM on Saturdays (and typically around 8 AM on weekdays), and even right at opening there were already a lot of people waiting. My friend and I were still able to get in and out pretty quickly around 10. I ended up getting their mango passion base along with açaí. For toppings, I loaded it up strawberries, bananas, apples, blackberries, blueberries they truly have so many options. I also love their variety of nuts, seeds, and different types of nut butters. They really don't skimp on choices. Overall, I would highly recommend stopping by. I was SO full after, and honestly, you could even split a bowl with a friend because they pack it generously. It's about $12 for a normal medium-sized bowl, which I think is worth it for the portion and quality. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, which I really appreciated. The ambiance is nice it's more of a grab-your-bowl and then sit outside type of vibe, but there is indoor seating as well. Definitely one of my favorite açaí spots, and this location did not disappoint.

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    Came here for a breakfast. It's on the last floor and you can take an elevator or take stairs…read more They have indoor and outdoor dining options. They have very large menu. We ordered breakfast platter and pleasure smoothie and a decaf cappuccino with oat milk. Service was very friendly and attentive. We are not vegan but absolutely loved the food and drinks. What a pleasant experience and great food. They also have some books to read and look through while you are inside.

    I am not a vegetarian, but enjoyed my vegetarian meal here. I had the Enticing Eggplant…read more(portobello mushrooms rolled up inside eggplant slices with cashew cheese, hemp seeds, and pesto). It was filling and tasted healthy. There were large sides of yams and broccolini. For dessert, I got the Majestic (dense carrot cake with thick and creamy lemon cashew vanilla frosting). I liked the frosting quite a bit -- a little sweet, but not too sweet. The cake part was too dense for me; the texture was almost like that of a blondie (1 star off). For my drink, I got the Love smoothie (almond milk, coconut water, banana, kale, almond butter, date, and spirulina). It was hydrating and filling. I could even have it as a breakfast meal. The cafe is on the penthouse floor, at the top of the building. People are doing yoga outside of the cafe. What a great place to do yoga and get something healthy to eat and drink!

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    Dome tent for classes

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    Traditional acai bowl

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    3.4(65 reviews)
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    So we may be dazzled by the fact it's move in day and we were hungry. But it was SO good! The pizza…read morewas the perfect combo of shrimp, pesto, abd sun dried tomatoes-- yummy! The caprese sandwich had such creamy mozzerella and thr right amount of arrugala for a bite. And the breakfast bagel sandwich was savory and filling, could last all day. You can order on the app or in person, but cashless. There's also a nice terrace to eat outside. And since it's beautiful San Diego we did. We grabbed cookie samples which were huge. And if you buy the cookie it's the size of your hand! And my son, who is the cookie expert, proclaimed it the best cookies he's had in a while. Great on-campus opton!

    OVT at UC San Diego is the premier place for Pizza. It is known largely at the school for being…read morethe best place to get a pizza. Although not open 24/7 anymore, this place has one of the highest portion sized meals at UC San Diego. Although I do not crave pizza often, whenever I do, I am sure to come here and not any other dining hall. The service, like most other areas around UCSD is pretty good. You are expected to find your own seats and you order your food either on the app or in-person. The ambiance is nice and the view can be pretty nice as well. The area is clean and there is a lot of seating both outside and inside. Compared to the other dining halls, a lot would say OVT is on the higher end.

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    Breakfast bagel sandwich with eggs, tomato, bacon, cream cheese

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