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Protein Lab

4.5 (553 reviews)
Open 8:00 am - 6:30 pm
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*Acai Superfood Bowls (Mini)
Marisa Q.

Protein Lab *January 11th, 2026 *8am- Sunday *3 Stars Environment: *Large Sized Parking Lot *Inside Seating *Friendly Staff Food/Drink: *Acai Bowl (Regular) Stopped by after doing some shopping at Trader Joes and was craving an Acai Bowl. It has been a while since I've been at Protein Lab so was excited to get a refreshing treat. The portion size was decently sized as usual, however, I they changed the ratio of acai to granola. Previously, I remember there always being way too much acai. However, this time it seemed that my bowl was mostly granola, which was somewhat of a downer since I was looking forward to the freshening açaí.

Shannon Z.

The acai bowls here are delicious!! I love the flavor and texture of the acai here, which is the perfect consistency and so refreshing. I like that the mini size is placed in a cup so it's easy to eat without making a mess and the size was pretty good for being a "mini." The fruits such as the strawberries and blueberries were also really sweet and fresh! They also have a ton of smoothie options as well.

Tsunami smoothie
Jane C.

Great place for a fresh smoothie! A well thought out menu with something for everyone and the bonus boosts options are great for a post-workout drink! I ordered the Tsunami which is a smoothie that has spinach in it (trying to get more greens in my life) and it was hidden so well! I appreciate the sleeve on the outside of the cup so my fingers don't freeze. Easy parking. Would recommend!

Tropic Thunder Matcha Man Whip Cinnamon Toast Crunches
Jade S.

Very cool decor and artwork around the store. Everything was clean and the staff was nice. The drinks were all fresh and light. The protein drinks you can kind of taste the grainy ness of protein but the flavor was good. We liked the cinnamon better than the match though. Regular smoothies were perfect!

Great taste Açaí bowl , just too little Açaí and shall not call this large
Jimmy C.

Update - [12/06/25]: I've visited Protein Lab several times since my original review, ordering the same large açaí bowl to go as a regular customer, and everything has been great . The portions have been consistent and the taste is still excellent. Today, I forgot to bring my El Dorado HS Gold Card (which offers a 10% discount). I asked if they could still honor it since I'm a regular customer and part of the rewards program, and this time they kindly did. I appreciate the flexibility -- I usually use the discount to leave a bigger tip anyway. Overall, I'm glad management paid attention to feedback, so I'm updating my rating. Original Review: I always get the large açaí bowl here -- the taste is great. I ordered a large 32 oz recently and it came out about half the size of what I normally get. This has happened a few times, and I hope they can continue improving quality control.

Warrior Protein Shake
Will P.

Stopped in and was happy I got to try this place! The smoothie was not terribly priced ($8.50) for 30 G of protein. A ton of flavor options and a big menu, will down it let be back when I'm in the area

Janel T.

This is a smoothie shop that specializes in protein smoothies, açaí, and juice. I ordered the bikini bod and matcha man, which were both good. The drinks were too sweet for me, but I'm not sure if there is a way to adjust the sweetness. The drinks came out quickly and service was good. Parking is available in the plaza. The inside had a few seating areas available. Good for a post-workout stop!

Deana Y.

Very delicious!! Such a cute treat to have! Definitely will be coming around the time of the month to help with my sweet cravings!!! I got the champion protein shake delicious!!!!! Obsessed and I love the aesthetic:)

Acai Bowl and Hermosa Bowl
Jaeden Y.

Stopped by for some acai bowls with a friend on a weekday morning and it did not disappoint! They have a very good variety of options and I love the aesthetic inside! Cashier was friendly and our bowls came out pretty quick. Bowls were decently priced too! What I Ordered: -Immunity Shot: I never like taking these but I think they were good? They definitely were strong and had pulp at the bottom of the shot so you know it's the real stuff. They were also pretty large too! Be prepared to taste this when you burp, even hours later! 4/5 -Hermosa Bowl: I totally missed that there weren't any strawberries in this so that's my bad so it wasn't as good as I was expecting it to be. It was very sweet in a peanut butter chocolatey kind of way, which was good! They put a heaping glob of peanut butter on top which kind of makes it hard to eat/mix. But I think it's cool how they put granola on the top and bottom of the acai so it's more dispersed. I do feel like this caused there to be too much granola for my liking but I do feel like it was a smart idea. 4/5 Overall, I think this is a great place to grab a healthy meal after working out. They've got quality items with quality ingredients and pretty large portions! And any Laker fan will love the aesthetic of this shop too!

Acai Bowl
Charnie D.

A very decently priced 32 oz açaí bowl for $13.50, but if you want additional toppings there is a fixed price.. unless you pay for the unlimited additional toppings. They give you a big heaping of granola on the bottom and top of it. Definitely worth it if you are craving the basic version of the acai bowl. They have a grand menu selection of smoothies and protein supplemented juices/smoothies.

Entrance
Camille C.

I drive all the way from Corona, CA for these Açaí bowls--they're so good! Ordered online for pickup in-store and just missed a major rush! About 3 groups of customers came in just as I left. Really enjoy their super frosty Açaí bowls that don't melt before picking up. They have a perfect blend of Açaí, strawberries, blueberries and whatever sweetener they add (I'm thinking agave or honey) Love that they add granola to the bottom of the bowls as well as the top, so you never run out!! Could literally eat these everyday. Highly recommend and definitely get the Large size. It's the best value IMO. Service is average, nothing remarkable, but the superfood bowls is what keeps bringing me back! When I first started coming here it was just smoothies, juices and bowls. Now they serve food, like meal-prep style and their menu looks pretty good! Might have to give their entrees a shot.

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Service was shit but the shakes are good I recommend everything but the fruity pebbles shake.

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great customer service by Ava and Taylor, yummy drink, food came out quickly! Great environment!

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Ava and Taylor were super helpful and even with multiple customers my order came out quickly!

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Very awesome place with great hospitality. Protein drinks and smoothies are yummy. Will have to return to try other items.

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Always good service and great protein shakes. You can order ahead which makes it even better.

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Do you offer family meal preps?

Hello! Thank you for the inquiry! At the moment we only sell individual meals

Do you offer a protein other than whey? I'm looking for a dairy-free, gluten free option with protein. Are your juices 100% juice with no added sugar?

Yes, all of our menu items can be made dairy free. Our vegan protein option is gluten-free. We also offer an option to substitute for gluten free granola on our açaí bowls. Our juices are 100% juice.

Can all smoothies be turned into bowls?

Yes! We can customize orders however you’d like. Thank you!

What are the most popular shakes post workout?

Hi! Any of our protein shakes would be great options post workout! Our top selling protein shakes are the Warrior, Rise + Grind, MVP, Champion and Cinnamon Toast Crunches. All our staff each have their own favorites, too, so feel free to ask us… Read more

Do y'all use real taro root or artificial powder for your touchdown protein shake?

I believe they use all powders. They mix it up in the front of house and that's all they've got.

Is there a rewards program?

Yes, they use FiveStars rewards program!

Is there nutrition info?

I think you may be able to find a PDF on their website also

Are there any keto friendly shake options?

Hi Desiree, yes! You are able to customize our shakes to be more keto friendly. Our grass fed whey protein is low carb, you can cut out or reduce any fruits in your shake to your liking, and you can add MCT oil to your shake to make ketosis easier… Read more

Is there an option to add protein powder to the acai bowls?

Hello Gina. Yes, guests have the option to add the following protein powders to any of our bowls: grass-fed whey protein in chocolate, grass-fed whey protein in vanilla, or vegan protein (pea-based) in vanilla. Thank you!

I love your bowls but your at a distance.. I would love to have something closer to my area are you going to open more stores anytime soon?

Thank you so much! Our next location will be opening this Summer in Buena Park, right off the 91 and 5 fwy. Hopefully that will be a little closer to you. Thanks again!

How is the sugar content in the protein drinks?

Hello Latrisa, the sugar content in all our menu items vary. The nutrition facts for our entire menu are available in store at the register. You can also email us at info@fueledbyproteinlab.com for a copy sent directly to you. We often completely… Read more

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Mother's Market & Kitchen - good quality pad Thai noodle( no sauce inside)

Mother's Market & Kitchen

3.7(528 reviews)
0.7 mi
$$

Nick in the juice bar is great! Yummy smoothie and very nice working on Easter. Will be back for…read moresure

0 stars for the recent customer service at the Brea store and from management/customer care…read more There is a dead-eyed blonde female cashier who stands off to the side of the cash register drinking from her Stanley cup, tapping her nails, not wanting to be bothered. No eye contact, no greeting and doesn't even say the total $ amount owed. She mindlessly, sloppily dumps the groceries in the bag. The first time I went, she shoved everything into 1 overstuffed bag, so I asked for an extra bag on the side. If I hadn't gotten another bag, it would have ripped. I had to redo everything in the car and noticed the smashed produce and bread in the middle and bottom of the bag. She put all of the other heavier items on top of them including cartons of milk and eggs. This employee has been there the last 3 times I've gone. So I filled out the contact form on the website about the terrible customer service and NEVER received a response. In addition to the awful customer service (only from this 1 employee), several times the produce I bought ended up rotting way too quickly. Their healthcare section just got downsized a lot too. This location has gone downhill! I hadn't been to Sprouts in Brea for a long time, and went there instead this past weekend - more selection, better prices and MUCH better customer service!!

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Mother's Market & Kitchen - Healthy flours

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Ancient Grains Bowl w/ EVOO

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Ubatuba Açaí - Fullerton

Ubatuba Açaí - Fullerton

4.7(622 reviews)
4.0 mi

Edward is always so kind and welcoming! He always greets everyone with a smile and makes the…read moreexperience feel warm and positive every time. Great customer service! Also love that this place has unlimited toppings.

It was my first time eating a smoothie bowl, and I enjoyed it. I saw online that there was a…read morebuy-one-get-one-free deal, so I got two medium pitaya (dragon fruit) bowls for $13. Also, I bought a spinach and cheese empanada and a chicken empanada ($5.25/each). You have many options when creating a bowl online. I got mine with pitaya as a base with hemp granola, strawberries, blueberries, kiwis, goji berries, diced almonds, pistachio butter, agave, and even bee pollen as toppings. The pitaya bowl was really refreshing and nicely sweet. I appreciated that it wasn't too tart. Combining the kiwis with the pitaya was a great choice. I enjoyed how the kiwis were diced; you'd have enough to chew. The goji berries stuck on my teeth, so I don't plan on getting those next time. It was my first time trying hemp granola, and the earthy flavor didn't quite suit my taste buds. I'd rather choose another type of granola. My most adventurous choice was adding on bee pollen, but I couldn't discern its taste due to lacking a frame of reference. The two other empanadas were adequate. While I didn't eat the chicken empanada, I received feedback that it tasted a little bland. However, I did like the spinach and cheese empanada, though it was a little salty. Overall, I'd come back to try another bowl. The location is convenient with covered parking. It was empty inside, but I still had a warm greeting from the person who prepared my food.

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Jamba

Jamba

3.4(220 reviews)
1.2 mi
$

I am extremely surprised that I had never written a review for this Jamba location. I have been…read morehere many times over the past decade and more. There was a lull in years where I haven't visited so I totally forgot that this location was still open until a few weeks ago. Thank goodness for the location search on the Jamba website. Ever since this visit a few weeks ago, I have stopped by again and will again in the upcoming week. Acai Super-Antioxidant™ Smoothie Super-delicious superfoods collide with an açaí-berry blend. Large Acai Primo Bowl x2 Açaí-berry blend topped with banana, strawberry, granola, blueberry, honey. It had been about a year since we've had a smoothie from Jamba and this reignited our love for them. It was first time ordering a Acai bowl and everything tasted fresh and delicious. We went on a day where there was only 1 person working. She is a boss! Taking orders, prepping orders, and etc. There is one table on the inside (to the left) and plenty of games on top of the drink fridge on the right of the store. There is also booth seating but I have never seen anyone sit there and enjoy their items. Most people buy to go. There is usually plenty of parking since we go during the day, and the restaurant (which used to be The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, and another coffee shop before them) next door was not open when we visit Jamba.

Great service, delicious smoothie and surprisingly amazing oatmeal. A great place for a quick bite…read moreto eat after a long walk with a friend.

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Thrive7 Juice Bar - Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie

Thrive7 Juice Bar

5.0(15 reviews)
1.0 mi

Update to my review: wow! So impressed with the owner who messaged me to invite me back in try…read moretheir menu! I asked for suggestions, and opted for the Banana Peanut Butter with unsweetened Almond Milk, Peanut Butter, Banana and Chocolate Protein. I opted for the chocolate drizzle. It was super easy to pay. There is plenty of seating inside and the smoothie bar sits in front of the martial art studio but has its own dedicated space. A true "mom and pop" local place, which I love. I learned all of their smoothies and juices are fresh made with no pre-made ingredients. I can see now why other reviewers called it a gem! So true. Really looking forward to coming back. And bringing friends. Also good to know, you can call ahead if you are on the go and have it ready made for you when you arrive! I was craving a smoothie in my city and wanting support a local business. So I looked up smoothies in my area and Thrive7 came up. Tried to go here today at around 1 pm for a smoothie, and the doors were locked. It is attached to a Marital Arts studio and there is no separate entrance. The window and doors are covered up with signage so I couldn't tell if it was open. There was a sign on the door that said open, but when I pulled on the door it was locked. Hours online say it should have been open. I was looking forward to trying it out because other reviews said it was a "hidden gem" and I love a good local spot. Just as I was pulling away out of the parking lot the doors opened up. Maybe I will try again someday but I don't want to guess if they will be open or not. I ended up going somewhere else. Maybe a sign saying "be back in 15 minutes" or something similar if they need to be away. From the photos it looked like a cool place.

Absolutely a hidden sweet gem. This Juice Bar is located inside a Martial arts studio…read more They told us they dont add any sugar since the natural sweetness from the fruits are enough and everything is freshly! We ordered the Happy Mango and Fearless (which was strawberry, banana, coconut flakes, and yogurt). They were so good!! I want to come back and get their acai bowls next time. The lady there is super friendly. She told me "no need to tip but tell friends and keep coming." Which i absolutely will! There are seats and a little spot where you can play retro video games. Will come back again soon!

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Thrive7 Juice Bar - Fresh Smoothie Menu 
Made with real fruit and quality ingredients.
Located inside Thrive7 Martial Arts in Placentia - open to the public.

Fresh Smoothie Menu Made with real fruit and quality ingredients. Located inside Thrive7 Martial Arts in Placentia - open to the public.

Thrive7 Juice Bar - Freshly squeezed juices made with real fruits & veggies. Located inside Thrive7 Martial Arts in Placentia - open to the public.

Freshly squeezed juices made with real fruits & veggies. Located inside Thrive7 Martial Arts in Placentia - open to the public.

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