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    Juice Wave

    4.8 (472 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    The wave
    P Y.

    Acai was very good! The wait was 20-25 but went up to 50 by the time we got our bowls. Got the wave and a regular acai bowl. I enjoyed the variety on the wave but I think next time I'll stick to the original. Great amount of fruit and they take phone orders.

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    Olyvia K.

    One of the best açaí bowls I have ever had and one of the prettiest! The fresh fruit and all of the flavors (coconut, pitaya, and pineapple) were SO good! I love how they are made with local and fresh ingredients too. Their house made granola is great too. You got inside to order, but there isn't seating inside. There are some spots outside, but I recommend taking it to go to Mission Beach that's close by. The staff were super friendly, welcoming, and helpful. They gave us a box to be able to carry our bowls to go. They were HUGE!!! I think you can definitely share a bowl between two people. We all definitely had more than enough when we each got a Wave bowl for ourselves. They look really good and taste really good too. I would really recommend Juice Wave if you are looking for an amazing açaí bowl near the beach in San Diego :)

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    Sarah B.

    SO yummy! Great service and even better bowls. Cutest little shop where you can see your order being made through a window. Very fun beach decor. I ate here last time I was in SD unfortunately they were closed this visit but I will be back to try again!

    Cici C.

    Food and service were amazing. You can chill outside with outdoor seating and overall such a great vibe.

    Açaí bowl with peanut butter
    Sage L.

    I come to San Diego multiple times a year, and always make the walk to Juice Wave for probably the best açaí bowl I've ever had. The açaí itself feels fresh and not too sweet, with local perfectly ripe fruits piled on top and their homemade granola. I always add the fresh peanut butter for extra flavor. This place is so incredible, so expect a bit of a wait especially on a sunny Saturday morning! Still the owner and her staff are very friendly and hardworking in this small walk-up stand in mission beach. Highly recommend!

    This place was great! Specifically the clever carrot juice. I didn't try an açaí bowl, but they looked insane. Will for sure return!!
    Carol C.

    This place is great!! They have a grab and go section which is nice if you don't have time to wait. This clever carrot juice was amazing!! I didn't get an açaí bowl but they looked insane.

    Wave Bowl
    Irene L.

    Prefacing with - I don't really eat Acai Bowls, it feels like just a thick smoothie with some toppings 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

    Minji K.

    Parking and the fact that it's far from me are the only things that keep me from coming here all the time Really good acai, really good granola and fantastic peanut butter, and a bunch of fruit on top

    Christine B.

    There was a line when we arrived, but it moved fairly quick. We placed our order at the register, as the worker was super sweet & made small talk with us as it was our first time here. We came on a Sunday morning so our two bowls were a 30-40 minute wait, however if you are not there to pick it up, they kindly put it in the freezer for you for when you come back. * Pitay-Dye Bowl - 9.5/10 (the acai base had the perfect texture of creaminess, & the sweetness of berry was perfect. the pitaya base was strong of dragonfruit flavor & not icy at all. the honey granola was very crunchy, with a good ratio of it to the base. i like how they finely chop the strawberries & bananas, & pack it on top of the bowl. they definitely do not skimp here. one of the best acai i have ever had! ~tine) * The Wave Bowl - 9.2/10 (all three sorbets were super flavorful. each were all light & refreshing without being too sweet. i liked the blue spirulina sorbet the most. i personally can't describe the taste, but it was delicious enough to make my toes curl. the bowl had a generous amount of strawberries, banana, & granola. the honey also added a nice external sweetness to the bowl. the bowl overall was super refreshing & addicting. i could eat the bowl full of just the blue spirulina base! ~jerm)

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    Danielle M.

    This açaí bowl really did live up to the hype!!! Even at noon on a busy beach Saturday it only took about 20 minutes (which they told us when we ordered) and it worth every minute and penny! The bowls are large and filled to the brim with fresh fruit. Would definitely recommend the homemade almond butter too. 10/10 and I can't wait to go back!!

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    Luiza M.

    These bowls are just as good as they look! Packed with so much fresh fruit on top, delicious granola, and refreshing açaí, this is the best açaí bowl I've ever had. Tip, add the almond butter (made in-house), it's incredible!

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    Maria L.

    Fantastic! I was jogging along Crown Point Park and saw a few people walking with acai bowls and immediately started craving it. I then looked up nearby acai bowls and was so happy i found the exact place i was hoping for! Chef Arleigh is really kind and i love the shack vibes of the smoothie shop. The strawberries on the bowl were pleasantly refreshing & not too sweet, just the way i like it. I love the crunch on the housemade granola as well. And lastly, the old bay in the immunity drink is just the kick i needed. Cant wait to bring friends here after a run.

    Samantha S.

    This TEENY TINY so easy to miss spot was everything and more. I just loved this hole in the wall healthy juice place so much, it was exactly what I needed in the moment and the price was right. I had eaten junk junk and more junk the night before and I desperately needed a ginger shot of the sort and some healthy greens in my body. I got here 15 minutes too early, had the opening time wrong and the girl was so cool about it but I didn't want to wait around for 15 minutes so I kept walking to the next juice place and when I got there, they were permanently closed! I was pissed to say the least but I took the walk all the way back to Juice Wave and was SO glad I did. I went with a ginger and turmeric shot and a super green juice and I think I paid maybe $13 for both. It felt like robbery and I even told the girl behind the counter she should raise her prices. An absolute steal compared to other juice shops I went to the remainder of my trip in California. They were dynamite, the ginger shot brought me back to life and the super greens made me feel like a new woman. Hats off to this little superb healthy joint.

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    Super flavorful and great service! The owner is really nice I definitely will be coming back.

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    The açaí bowl was excellent and what was even better, their customer service. I would highly recommend this place.

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    I came 5 minutes before closing and they ran out of almond milk. Substituting orange juice was the move! Thank you guys.

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