I will admit that it's a bit pricey to get a smoothie here. A large set me back $8+ dollars! However, it does taste freshly made and probably (yes, I'm guessing) has less sugars than your Jamba counterpart. With that said, I usually come here for their acai bowls. For $8 you can get some pretty tasty bowls. I love their Banana Berry acai bowl. It's a fairly good size with plenty of fruit and granola. It's great for breakfast or a (very) light lunch. I've seen their line back up quite a bit, but I usually come during an off hour and haven't had much problem with long wait times. read more

Great drinks but even better, the staff. Tori and Daveon are awesome and are great with customers. They truly help their customers feel appreciated and are the primary reason why I frequent this location. Kudos and shout out to both of them. read more

Wow, just had a terrible experience at Nekter today...very disappointing. I usually drop in 1-2 times per week and I always order the same drink...my go-to drink, the Chocolate Dream. Having consumed more of these luscious smoothies than I care to admit, I KNOW how they are supposed to taste. I had one of the delicious smoothies yesterday and it was perfect...I ordered my smoothie this morning and it was awful. It was icy and watery, as if something was missing. Unfortunately I did not taste my smoothie until I was too far away to go back and address the problem. Upon looking at it it was a lighter color than normal which leads me to believe that perhaps the avocado had been left out. .So I threw $7.50 in the trash as well as wasting about 10-15 minutes of my time. The other issue with my visit both yesterday and today is that the air conditioning is broken and it is hotter than the 12th layer of hell inside the store. Not only did that make me question whether food items were being held at the proper temperature, but the poor employees were literally melting. Needless to say they were not their usual happy, shiny, perky selves. If you are out of something don't just leave it out...let the customer know so they can determine if they still want the item...or perhaps the staff was just so over the lack of air conditioning that they couldn't even... Overall, a really bad experience...I can no longer completely endorse Nekter. Now that Jamba is offering almond milk smoothies, I might just have to take my smoothie cravings across the street. Very sad because I love the products and menu at Nektar. Hope you get your act and your air conditioning together guys. read more

While roaming around Lake, I noticed a new juice place that opened up and decided to go in and scope it out. Have been to a few other juice places in Old Town but Nekter reminded me more of Jamba Juice than of strictly pressed juices. Ordered one of their juices which was pretty tasty and prices were more in line with Jamba. Definetly would stop here in the future when I'm in the mood for a smoothie. read more

Yesterday, I purchased the 3-day Classic Cleanse and I'm loving it. Each day there is 6 bottles of juice to drink. I'm on my second day and I don't feel hungry at all. Compared to other cleanses I've done, the Nektar juices actually tastes very good. Utilize the June sale and purchase the 3-day cleanse for only $105. It's so worth it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! As of July, the 3-day cleanse is $120. read more

Great if you're feeling a refreshing, healthy snack - but don't be fooled, the bowls here are huge. They definitely filled me up (almost could act as a meal replacement, honestly). The acai banana berry bowl had a mix of frozen bananas, blueberries, strawberries and vanilla cashew milk, topped with granola and fresh fruit on top. The acai was a great texture, similar to a frozen yogurt and not too melted and it was not overwhelmingly sweet. The one downside? Your teeth turn purple - so if you've got a hot date after, I wouldn't recommend this beforehand. Parking: there's a free lot off Del Mar (turn left into it) for anyone shopping in that complex. Convenience: there are a number of other stores in the area i.e. trader joe's, macy's which makes this a great place to grab a snack while running errands. Seating: The outdoor patio has chairs with umbrellas and patio furniture to make it a nice place to relax. Great if you want to be outside read more

The staff at this location are always great, friendly, and fast with the orders. I just met a newer staff member Chris, great guest services! I appreciate his consideration that I was on my 10min break and juice my turmeric and ginger shots in no time. Love this location! I wish I lived closer! read more

[ BLURBS ] I like that they're open really early (7:00am) to be exact and usually no one is up that early to get breakfast bowls on a weekend. Which is great, the plaza is empty, there's no line, and parking is easy to find. Although the shop itself was a little difficult to locate. I had to call the store to help me navigate the plaza. I found that it was tucked inside the plaza to the left on the first floor. [ FOOD ] I ordered their pitaya bowl with no pineapples ($6.95) and it was good, slightly creamier texture than what I'm used to from the coconut butter that they add in. But nothing that doesn't enhance the goodness of the bowl. Very well blended so there weren't any leftover chunks in the center and not too sweet either, loved it. [ SERVICE ] This place is so much nicer than the other location in Bella Terra. Everything was in place, the floors were clean and the air wasn't stuffy (but the again we were the first ones there). Although the girls working there could be a little less intimidating (not sure if appropriate wording) while they were trying to put a smile on, it just felt like they didn't want to be there (or I might've just been there too early for them to function properly just yet, I mean I completely get that feeling). Well anyways, still willing to make this my breakfast bowl place when I head out this way in the morning. read more

This place is the bomb, They have the best açai bowls in my area. I love that their drinks don't have any additional flavoring, they are strictly just fruit. Whenever I come here I always feel healthier when I leave. They have a lot of cold pressed drinks That are a little bitter but they are really good for you so I don't mind. I like that they cut fresh fruit and put it on top of their açai bowl's and it's not just fruit that has been sitting there all day, it takes a little longer To wait for your order, but knowing that everything is fresh and made right there makes me feel all the better! read more

Wonderful service. It's located in a small but still kinda big shopping center that looks like a little mall. Parking can be dodgy on the street and incredibly rare but you only have to pay $1 per hour. The bowls are incredible and you can expect nothing but the best here. It always smells so good inside. I could spend a day in here! read more

Nekter Juice Bar - Such a beautiful interior! - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Pasadena, California

I've visited Nekter twice now to purchase their juice cleanse. The first time around (May or June) I purchased the three day classic cleanse. The gentleman at the counter was very helpful in educating me about the cleanse, mentioning what pitfalls to avoid and what to supplement with if I want to continue working out while on the cleanse or feel faint. I was pretty happy with my experience despite the cost (around $150 on sale), but unfortunately this was not the case on my subsequent return. I purchased the five day advanced juice cleanse in September, which cost a total of $200. Pretty pricey, but that is the case with most cleanses. The person who helped me did not give me all of the juices required for five days. In fact, several were missing. Additionally, and most egregious of all, I discovered that the sixth bottle for each day was either already expired, or expiring before its scheduled use. The bottle popped open as i unscrewed the cap and sprayed a foul smelling juice on me. Really put me off drinking that one for the rest of the week. I had already called the store to inform them of the missing bottles before discovering the expiry issue. They seemed perplexed (as in, not really believing my story) but willing to accommodate my request to give me the missing ones. I left my contact information with them and asked them to inform whomever would be on shift when I arrived of the situation so I didn't have to plead my case again. Due to the discovery of expiring juices, I elected to bring everything I was given, which blew ass because it was already heavy without the missing bottles. After briefly explaining both issues to the barista on duty, she told me that they had been having problems with their AC, so that may be the cause of the foul juice (indeed it was warm in the store); however, it doesn't change the fact that they were expiring. She went in the back and refilled my bag with the appropriate amount of juice bottles...save for one, which was supposed to be the sixth to be drank that day. I suppose that's on me for not checking, but when you spend two hundy on juice, you kinda expect better service than that. No one seemed apologetic. Speaking as someone who worked in customer service for a decade, if I had accidentally shorted someone on something I would A) expect to be yelled at because people are dicks, and B) would have apologized to the moon and back to the customer I accidentally inconvenienced. No such sympathy here. So, I won't be returning to this location, despite the fact that it's relatively convenient. It's too bad, because I really wanted to love this place, but I can't justify spending that kind of money with the level of customer service that came with it this time around. On the plus side, I did lose roughly a pound each day on both cleanses. If you can get past the issues I described here, it is a great cleanse for shedding some water weight quickly--you just have to be really cognizant of what you are receiving. read more

Staff was friendly but there weren't enough of them. With only one cashier and another making smoothies, they were totally unprepared for the lunch hour rush. Several people waited around due to my group ordering wheatgrass shots. The smoothie I ordered was good. It didn't taste heavy with sweeteners and was blended nicely. We had wheatgrass shots which tasted like sugary ground up grass which I guess is normal. What happened AFTER the shots though.. YIKES. There should definitely be a warning that one of the reactions to wheatgrass - if you've not had it or aren't used to it - is that you MAY vomit. All 3 of us that had them vomited 2+ times each, at work, within 15 minutes of having the shots. Be aware of this side effect. read more

Horrible fresh juice bar they cant even make an honest of goodness fresh squeezed orange juice, it was totally diluted and blended so you cant tell. Never go here crooks at $8.50 for a fake medium orange juice! read more

Love coming here to get my juices and smoothies! There's also plenty of free parking in the garage so it's easy to park and grab your drink without struggling to find parking! However the only downside is they don't really listen to your order. My boyfriend asked for no coconut on his acai bowl and low and behold there was coconut flakes everywhere! And when we asked to get a new one there was much hesitation until I finally had to tell the lady he was allergic. Overall ok experience, just a good place to get drinks and go. Not the best costumer service. read more

Holy smokes was it hot inside! After placing my smoothie order, I sat down to wait for my drink. After a few moments I looked at my boyfriend and asked, "Is the AC off in here or is it just me?" "The AC is off." When it's over 90 degrees outside how can a business not turn on the AC? And if it was broken, the business has to make the AC repair a priority. We are in SGV. It is HOT here very often. I hope Nekter fixes the cooling system, not just for customers but for the workers. So anyway, thanks Nekter for making me work up a sweat before receiving my smoothie! The Berry Banana smoothie that I had was pretty good. It definitely tasted healthy and not artificially sweet like most other smoothie places. I'm glad I finally got around to redeeming the free 16 oz. smoothie coupon that came with the weekly advertisements. Definitely glad I checked this place out and may be back to try their bowls sometime. Parking: street parking out front or private garage for the entire complex around the corner. 4 stars for smoothie minus 1 star for no AC = 3 stars. read more

My smoothie was delicious, and Cole was very helpful with guiding me through the menu to decide what I wanted. Will definitely be coming back! read more

Açaí bowls are great. But the service is terrible. The staff isn't very friendly and they always close early. I love what they serve but hardly go because of the bad service. read more

First visit at this location and not a great experience. Disorganized service, questionable cleanliness, skimpy toppings on top of the watery acai bowl AND took 20 minutes to get my order. Too many cons and not enough pros. I would suggest going somewhere else. read more

I love nektar! Back when I was doing my undergrad in Irvine, I would always drop by the Nektar across the street. I'm glad Nektar has expanded closer to my hometown so I don't have to drive so far to satisfy my tastebud. There are plenty of outdoor seating, less inside. My friend ordered the toxin flush, which is the recommendation for first timers, and I ordered a berry smoothie. It's a bit on the expensive side, but you can't pay a price on health. You can also do weekly juice cleanses! read more

If you want proof that the world has gone mad, come to Nekter Juice Bar in Pasadena. After spending $15 and 49 minutes in a disorganized, swelteringly hot, goofball place serving pretension in a bowl, I was mad at myself, and the other fools standing around in yoga pants on a boiling Saturday morning in Pasadena. I make smoothies every morning in my blender at home. Sometimes on the weekend, I like to venture out to taste something more exotic that doesn't require me cutting fruit or cleaning the blender. Yesterday, my husband and I decided to stop in at Nekter on our way to an event. First of all, the cash register is placed smack dab in the center of the counter. Where's the line? No one knows. We stand in what we think is the line, only to find out, no, that is the pick up line. So we move over to the unmarked, order here line. Although there are giant air conditioning vents, there is no air conditioning on, they say it's broken. It is about 100 degrees in there. With order placed, one smoothie and one tropical bowl, we begin our wait. 10:00, 10:10, 10:15, 10:25...more money in the meter, 10:35 late for our event... One drink at a time, at a slug's pace, come the orders. This is ridiculous! I wish Jamba Juice would make healthier options with coconut water and cashew milk so I never had to waste my time or money in this ridiculous place. By 10:49, yep, you read that right, 49 minutes later, we got our order, delivered to the counter in that oh so common, I barely know you're there, teenager of the 21st c. way, like here you go or whatever. No, "I'm so sorry this took so long" or "I'm sorry it's so hot in here." Nothing...justm this is how the world works now, malaise. Get used to it. No way, save yourself the frustration and just go someplace else for your overpriced health shake! read more

So. I decided to give Nekter another shot on this ungodly hot afternoon. Ordered the Acai Banana Berry Bowl. About halfway through, hit something HARD! I brought it up to the woman at the counter who shrugged it off and said it was not properly mixed. It was just the frozen Acai mix. As if it happens all the time. Ummm this was the size of a hockey puck! She then offered me a coupon for $2 off my next bowl. Not my money back. Thanks. You can keep your $2 coupon. read more

Nekter Juice Bar - Frozen hockey puck and in return they gave me a $2 coupon off my next bowl! Lucky me! No thanks. - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Pasadena, California

I really want to like Nekter because I love that their acai bowls are think and not watery, but this location is so inconsistent. I've been here about a dozen times (and a handful of times at other locations), and it's fifty-fifty whether I leave satisfied. Today's bowl was only half full and they really skimped on the toppings. And they forgot the mint in the watermelon cooler again which made it pretty bland. These are just the standard ingredients. (I've already learned not to try customizing anything because they're guaranteed to screw it up.) So for my $18 + tip, I got 2 items that were both disappointing. I didn't bother asking them to fix either because the one thing they're consistent about is being slow, so I definitely didn't have time to start over. Sigh, I'm swearing off you again, Nekter! Update: Thought I'd try to get a bowl on the way into work this morning and called it in because as many reviewers have noted they are super slow. (I actually got a parking ticket last time because half an hour isn't enough time for them to make one bowl. Just for them to make it, not for me to eat it.) So I called them and this is what I heard, "This is Nekter. We don't take orders over the phone. We're really busy." Why does this location have such a hard time hiring decent staff? read more

Nekter Juice Bar - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Pasadena, California

I have been to Nektar half a dozen times thanks to promotional coupons in the mail. I have also been a Nektar customer at one of the original ones in Corona Del Mar. Originally, I was excited as I have always enjoyed their green smoothies. This location has disappointed and frustrated me, especially on Sunday mornings when they are most crowded, a consistent lack of well-equipped staff combined with a tedious tasks has caused me to wait an exorbitant amount of time (between 30-40 minutes). I don't even think it's necessarily the employees fault. I got a fresh juice once and it was warm. I had to go home and put ice in it. The smoothies are good, but not good enough for the amount you pay in time and energy. Go somewhere else. read more

So torii with two l's is amazing, the toxin flush is bomb dot com. ABSOLUTELY A MUST COME IN. Great service. And jarred is dope too

Great service! I had an issue with my order and the employees did everything to make it right. Much appreciated! And the açaí bowls are amazing! read more

The people here are really nice! They took extra care with making my smoothie so I could avoid allergens. I highly recommend this place. I really enjoy coming here and their smoothies are awesome! read more

If you're looking for a great place to start your morning right I highly recommend you take a step into Neckter~ It was our first time over at Necktar but what started as a mission for some healthy drinks became an experience of great customer service too. Thank you Neckter team for your patience with our complicated orders and also for your good vibes!!! read more

Nekter Juice Bar - The greenie ~ - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Pasadena, California

Such a cute store! Plenty of seating inside and outside. Parking on the street or inside the Macy's parking structure. Metered parking during certain hours but there is a certain section with free parking for 30 minutes. Will return to satisfy future acai cravings! read more

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I was looking for a place that sells acai bowls and I finally found one near home. Its about $7 for an acai berry bowl and its BERRY filling (gotta love puns). Wasn't to expensive in my opinion, and I would come back again. One star off cause there was a big chunk of acai berry that wasn't blended so I had to toss that chunk out. Other than that, healthy juice bar, nice staff, and reasonable pricing. I would recommend people to go here. read more

Ordered 8 acai bowls to go from this place and the appearance of each one was consistent across the board. Very satisified family snack and a better alternative than chips and soda! Wish they opened one closer to me around Arcadia area! read more

For all the health nuts out there...this is the place to be! I've always loved Nekter juices, I always go to the Long Beach location for a quick pick-me-up in the middle of the day. The juices in this location have the same consistent quality as the other Nekters. The juice is always so fresh! Being able to see them juice the fresh fruits and vegetables in front of our eyes makes it a big plus for me. I usually go for a 32oz "The Little Beet" or "The Greenie" with an extra shot of ginger for a nice kick. The prices are also reasonable...around $10.50 for a 32oz of delicious cup of healthiness. read more

Man I wish they had these in Houston. It was so good and they have Dang snacks.. I ordered to Banana Date smoothie.. out of this world. I have to find one. read more

I tried an acai bowl and it tasted just like water and pineapple not a huge fan of their bowls. Today was my first time going my friend order a smoothie and it tasted just like cashew milk. Thankfully they changed my acai bowl and I got a green detox juice and it tested good. Tip: Ask for ice in the side for your juices read more

It was my first time going there and celeste was so sweet and patient. She helped me pick my drink. Great customer service!

I love Nekter but this review is strictly for this location... I normally get a Greenie with ice and usually the staff gives me a bigger cup for adding ice... I came here and ordered 2 Greenies... One of the had ice and the other did not and the drink was not filled all the way. I want to say there was a little less than 1/4 of juice missing... :( secondly the acai bowl we ordered did not have as many fruits as I normally get. The bowl was not as full. I felt like I got ripped off... I will probably come back and try it again to see how it goes second time. I figured they just opened and probably have new employees read more

Nekter Juice Bar - Cup was not filled all they way and Acai bowl seemed less - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Pasadena, California

Clean place ladies are very helpful and great rewards if you download the app. They have a variety of things on the menu. I ordered a a smoothy the tropical cooler it's very tasty. The ginger shot you get for free when you check in that's another story is pretty strong but Ashely recommended to add paprika & peeper to add more spice to it and chase it with my smoothly and that worked will be back again. If you are trying to get a quick lunch or snack instead of doing something un healthy you gotta come and check out this place. read more

Nekter Juice Bar - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Pasadena, California

The acai bowl options are very nice, everything looks fresh and very good costumer service

Sunday, October 11, got to the store at 3:10pm. It was busy. 3:15 Got my order in. 3:40, Got my money back and went back to work. Another customer did the same. I think what did it for me was seeing at least two other customers get served ahead of me. Done with this place; I'll stick w/ Juice It Up on North Hill. read more

The juice itself is really good. It tastes really sweet and is filtered well so that the consistency is nice and smooth. The value is not that good though, in other words their prices seem really high for the quantity and quality of the drinks. read more

Best place to eat healthy. I love the customer service! Needs more locations because we need to spread knowledge of nutritional eating habits. read more