Some of the best acai we've had for both flavor and texture. Great variety of toppings, and what we ended up getting was all so yummy. 3 of us shared a large (myself, wife and 2yr old daughter), and we wish we could have more because it was so good. Brought my parents for their first time to try acai and they enjoyed it as well. We will be sure to stop in again next time we in the area. read more

Location Old town Pasadena Near Cheesecake Factory and sunright boba in the alley Park in the parking structure across the street from Cheesecake Factory First 2 hours is $1 Some seating is available... not good for large parties Make your own bowl with unlimited toppings! Delicious, healthy, and fresh!! Workers were friendly! I'll definitely have to come back the next time I'm in Pasadena! read more

Roots & Rye - Acai Bowls Near Me - Pasadena, California

Top tier acai bowl. Any place with multiple bases and unlimited toppings is 5/5 stars. Not to mention the employees, Paul and Jeremy, were super personable, helpful, and just awesome. It is tucked away in an Old Town Pasadena alley, and I much prefer to the Sunset location since it's easy to get to, not as much traffic. Thank you, Roots & Rye! I will be back read more

Roots & Rye - Small Acai Bowl - Acai Bowls Near Me - Pasadena, California

Colin and Olivia are so sweet! Thanks for a warm welcome! Hopefully you guys can open up more locations ! Much love read more

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Got myself a refreshing smoothie with boosts of nutritional flavors. It was what I was looking for after a run in a hot day.

Horrible. Placed an order on ChowNow to find out the store is closed. Yet my pickup time says 7:25 Update: The owner reached out and gave me a refund due to their error. None the less I appreciate their efforts to rectify the problem and inconvenience read more

Roots & Rye - Acai Bowls Near Me - Pasadena, California

The staff is super friendly and patient. I got the açaí bowl having been a blue bowl diehard I'm so happy I finally found a spot I love again. I got açaí, chia pudding and pitaya as my bases - love how subtle they are the flavors aren't too potent but also not so frozen/light that u can't taste it. Great balance and the açaí blend is good. Overall great service, decently priced for going rate and large size for the medium could be two serving bites if you're not that hungry. read more

Roots & Rye - açaí bowl - Acai Bowls Near Me - Pasadena, California

Solid place to get your Açai bowl! The base is creamy. It is a little sweet but not too overwhelming. They have a wide variety of toppings and load you up with lots of nut butter. The shop is located in a cute alley with some seating from neighboring coffee shops. So far our favorite location for Açai in old town. read more

Roots & Rye - Medium Bowl with Açai Base - Acai Bowls Near Me - Pasadena, California

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This place is such a hidden gem!! They have build-your-own smoothie bowls and toasts (avocado/nut butter) with unlimited toppings, which is actually amazing in this economy. Their smoothie bases taste very fresh and are really refreshing -- I've had the pitaya/dragonfruit base as well as the matcha before, and loved both. The colors are also so vibrant, and the smoothie bowls turn out almost too pretty to eat. I love getting mine with chia pudding, a bunch of fresh fruit, peanut butter, and toasted coconut. It's a perfect mid-day treat while wandering around Old Pasadena! Seating is pretty limited but Pasadena is always nice outside so we always take our bowls out to eat on the bench outside. Service is quick and efficient -- you just tell them what toppings you want and you're out of the door, ready to enjoy :D read more

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I came here as often as I could when I was pregnant and craved the smoothies when we moved out of state. So happy to see it survived the pandemic read more

$8.95 for a small bowl? Pressed Juicery has refined sugar free acai froyo priced at $8.50 for a large. A nice treat on a hot day but I wouldn't come here if I'm the 'health conscious consumer' they market to on their website. Some reviews already mention, their bases have added and refined sugar... I eat it all but when coming to a place like this I pay more for natural foods otherwise I'd get an ice cream or Jamba Juice. All the marketed health benefits of acai, coconut charcoal, spirulina, etc on the menu don't matter if they're sweetened with refined sugars. They don't disclose ingredients but really should. I asked which base had least added sugar and they said blue majik which was delicious but so sweet, like a pina colada. read more

Roots & Rye - Small Acai Bowl + blue majik - Acai Bowls Near Me - Pasadena, California

Love the taste of this acai bowl! Not too sweet and I like how the texture is firm, not soft and melted already. Choose any base, two kinds if you wish, and unlimited toppings. The price is so reasonable for the amount you get- they really pack the bowl full, not skimpy! This place is located in the alley way, and a parking structure is nearby. read more

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Choose your own adventure acai bowl. Unlimited toppings! I enjoy the acai base with chia pudding. The base isn't too sweet, and is a little icy sometimes, just needs a little mixing/time to melt a bit. Add honey if you want a bit more sweetness. Chia pudding is so good, love the texture it adds. I also like to add coconut flakes, gruit, granola, and almond butter. This place hits the spot after working out at the nearby Planet Fitness, Barry's, or SoulCycle. Convenient parking located in the lot behind the businesses. Friendly workers who are willing to answer questions, since there are so many different choices. read more

Roots & Rye - Acai Bowl - Acai Bowls Near Me - Pasadena, California

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I came here with my sisters on a Sunday afternoon and the girls working there were so rude. They did not want to be there and made my overall experience poor. I will not be coming here again... The açaí bowl was ok, I didn't like how it melted very fast. Not many options for toppings. read more

I stumbled upon this acai bowl spot after shopping at the Rose Bowl Flea market. I have high expectations for my acai bowls, and Roots & Rye exceeded my expectations. I ordered a small bowl with matcha, acai, and chia pudding bases. For toppings I selected strawberries, blueberries, bananas, honey almond granola, matcha powder, and agave. The bases were so flavorful and had the most perfect consistency. The toppings went well with the bases and tasted amazing. The small bowl was VERY affordable ($8) and filling. Although Roots & Rye is a small acai spot, they make good use of their space. There's seating inside and outside, and I chose to sit on the benches outside to soak in some sun. The service was great, and the employee was patient as I took quite some time to choose my bases and toppings. I had a great time at Roots & Rye and I'll be sure to revisit if I'm ever in the Pasadena area. read more

Roots & Rye - Small Bowl: Matcha base, Acai base, Chia pudding base, strawberries, blueberries, bananas, honey almond granola, matcha powder, agave - Acai Bowls Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Any açaí place that has unlimited toppings has my heart ! Bye uba tuba, hello ROOTS AND RYE! No matter what you choose to put in your bowl, there are no extra charges. I love an acai and over night oats base. with some almond butter on top YUM read more

Roots & Rye - Acai Bowl with unlimited toppings - Acai Bowls Near Me - Pasadena, California

I really liked being able to choose every component of the bowl. A lot of other places have the pre-determined bowls with names, but sometimes there's just a few items within those bowls I don't want to include, so Roots and Rye offers a nice alternative! I just got a small bowl, but it was very filling. The chia pudding is an especially nice base to add - gives it a little bit of a tapioca texture. I thought it was really nice how they cut and laid out the whole fruit and portioned the toppings in a balanced way even though it's an unlimited amount of toppings. If I were to go ahead, I think I would share a medium bowl with my husband. It was a pretty big portion! There was also only one table and set of chairs outside, so either plan to come early to get that spot or plan to walk and eat. read more

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Got the small acia bowl and it was filling and delicious! Couldn't stop eating it. Good service and cute atmosphere. read more

Roots & Rye - Acai Bowls Near Me - Pasadena, California

Hands down best açaí bowl place in the area. There's a place in orange called blue bowl and I thought no one would ever even come close to them, but roots & rye is just as good. Why? Because you get to choose WHATEVER you want to put in your bowl. You have an option of UNLIMITED toppings. Or as much as the bowl can fit. You can choose from 3 sizes. Either a 12oz - $7, 16oz - $9, or 24oz $13 (Prices may have changed during Covid). Honestly I think the 24oz is the most worth it because of all the toppings you can put in. You really do want the big one to fit all the things you want. read more

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Food was great and the lady who worked there was sweet. Unlimited toppings and lots of choices great place to sit and hangout in small but cute. read more

Roots & Rye - Açaí bowl - Acai Bowls Near Me - Pasadena, California

The acai bowls here are amazing and perfect for the price (ONLY $7 for the small size!). I of my favorite parts of Roots and Rye is that there are unlimited toppings, meaning you don't have to worry about paying extra for fruits and nut butters. Furthermore, the texture is the best I have had in Pasadena and you can mix and match several bases rather than be confined to just one or two. Food: For a small lunch, the 7 oz size tends to be enough to fill me up because of how generous they are with the toppings. My personal favorite base combination is the pitaya with chia pudding and blue majik, and their warm almond butter is an AMAZING way to top off the bowl. Service: They have continued to provide fast service during the pandemic and have taken adequate measures to ensure social distancing. Price: Imo the best price for the quality of acai you receive in Pasadena. Tldr; Excellent acai bowls for an affordable price - definitely recommend if you are in the area. read more

Roots & Rye - Pitaya bowl - Acai Bowls Near Me - Pasadena, California

TL:DR - Still good, still giving lots of toppings. COVID protocols are ok. Before COVID hit Roots and Rye was my go-to place for a nice cold treat on a hot day. After a prolonged hiatus of not visiting them, I went back. First off, RR only lets 2 people into the store at a time, which is great. They wear gloves and masks while serving. I would have also appreciated it if they wore a face shield, but it is what it is. Other than that the experience is the same. You tell your base, you tell them what you want for granola, and you tell them your toppings. They are very generous with each part of the step and I come away full. If you want a filling treat go with the medium, if you want something to just satisfy you, go with the small. What I typically get: -Acai and matcha base -Honey almond granola -Blueberries, strawberries, banana -All the toppings. Seriously. By the end of it, it will cover the whole top and will be falling off if you're not careful. I love the crunch of the toppings with the taste of the acai. read more

We had just finished a hike up Echo Mountain and since it was a hot day we thought it's be a good idea to get something refreshing. I ordered the Medium Build Your Own Acai Bowl ($9). You can mix and match bases so I got the Blue Majik, Acai, and Matcha Green Tea Bases. For the toppings I got French Vanilla Almond Granola, Bananas, Strawberries, Chia Seeds, Goji Berries, Cacao Nibs, Raw Honey, and Bee Pollen. I personally liked the blue majik base the best, because it's so refreshing to have that tropical taste during this heat. There wasn't anything that I didn't like about my bowl because I got to choose everything that went on it! The bowl didn't even make it by the time I got home because I finished it the entire way back. What was really helpful was that they posted the benefits of all the ingredients that they have. That way with the ingredients that you've never heard before, you can read about it. Workers were very patient, and during Covid times they only allow one group in at a time, so you get the whole shop to yourself at your visit. read more

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The best açaí place in Pasadena, by far! I've tried other spots and they don't come close. Not only is their açaí delicious but you can add an unlimited amount of toppings. Everything is always so fresh and they use real fruit not like some other spots I've been to. If you're in the mood for açaí, you've gotta go here! Recommended: açaí (of course), coconut base and overnight oats. Location: it's in the alley on Colorado. Of course parking anywhere on Colorado will always take you a minute. read more

Roots & Rye - Best.Açaí.Bowl.Ever. - Acai Bowls Near Me - Pasadena, California

Love the choices and amount of toppings you get for the price. Everything was delicious and there is bar seating available by the front window and a bench outside. Service was nice and accommodating. read more

Roots & Rye - Acai Bowls Near Me - Pasadena, California

I've been ordering for few years now and today I just spent over $40 on postmates only to receive my chia seed pudding on the side in a little sauce container. Are you serious? We order EVERYDAY! Never will we come here again. read more

This place is soooo good. I got a small bowl for 9.95 and u can put as many toppings as you want! It was so good!!!!! read more

Roots & Rye - Acai Bowls Near Me - Pasadena, California

It was my first time and I love it here! The employees were so nice and helped me choose the açaí bowl toppings as I wasn't used to choosing my own. I wish there was a location closer to me. I would drive out here to get this though! read more

Roots & Rye offers great smoothies and bowls. I'm a repeat customer and I plan on being one. FOOD Everything is made in front of you and is fresh. I've been happy each time. SERVICE The people here are nice PARKING Garage on De Lacey (90mins free). I've seen some people drive into the alley here and park there. I don't think you're supposed to but I suppose you can. read more

Roots & Rye - Acai Bowls Near Me - Pasadena, California

This place used to be good, but i'm not sure on what happened. As you can see the bowl is so messy and they literally did not care on how they made the bowl. the acai itself was frozen and it's not fresh at all. i'm not sure how this place is lasting when everything taste awful. also as i was eating the bowl, there was a piece of hair in my almond butter. the service was also bad as you can tell that non of the staff cared about enough to apologize for wasting my money here. it's also very dirty, the tables are sticky and you can tell they don't wipe the counters after. the place itself is really small and there's not much seating area. overall DO NOT COME HERE. read more

Roots & Rye - medium - Acai Bowls Near Me - Pasadena, California

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A great addition to Old Town Pasadena, I probably would have visited frequently if it opened when I lived in Pasadena It's another build your own Acai bowl place, but the type where they scoop your acai and pitaya so its probably more sorbet than it is smoothie (hence feels more like a dessert than a meal) They offer lots of toppings and do not skimp! read more

Roots & Rye - Half pitaya half acai bowl - Acai Bowls Near Me - Pasadena, California

In need of a little R&R? Then you've come to the right place. Enjoy the Vibes! Roots & Rye is a lovely establishment (an açaí bar rather) in the heart of Pasadena proper where all the shops and people taking strolls down the boulevard are present. A little slice of peace when you walk through the doors to enjoy an array of delicious açaí bowls. Preset bowls or build your own to reach your goals. They offer a few different base flavors which include açaí, dragonfruit, activated charcoal, and blue majik. Multiple bases can be chosen and unlimited toppings; there are three different sized bowls small, medium, and large. I got a medium with açaí, blue majik, and charcoal bases. On top I added strawberries, nut butter, almond slices, and coconut shavings. After careful consideration and taking in all the flavors I was impressed as the flavors are unparalleled. Fresh, fresh ingredients (a smorgasbord of fresh fruit) and friendly vibes all around. Everything dairyfree and plantbased. The decor is also very nice; natural color trinquets, greenery, and white walls. Very zen. Seating is limited yet very clean inside. The restroom is outside the establishment and you must get keys before going. They have two locations and the other is in Los Angeles on sunset boulevard --they've got you covered. If you enjoy açaí bowls, fresh fruit/unlimited toppings, and or find yourself in Pasadena you should stop in for a treat. That's right--Treat yourself! Tip: Down an alleyway with a strip of other food establishments and services. "May flowers remind us why rain needed Roots & Rye" read more

Roots & Rye - Açaí, activated charcoal coconut, and blue Majik bases with unlimited toppings. 100% Dairy free--Thanks for the r&r! - Acai Bowls Near Me - Pasadena, California

I love this place! A go to spot for a lovely mid morning açaí bowl or smoothie! I love that you can customize the bowls anyway you like them! The staff are helpful and friendly! read more

Pretty good, but I'm just picky about my acai. All the bases have some sweetener added to it which takes away the actual taste of the base. I personally didn't like the acai here because I tasted a lot more of the add-in's than the actual acai. The blue majik base was probably my favorite! I do love the chia pudding here. Overall, I love the variety of toppings and bases they have here! It's fun to craft my own bowl! There are a good number to choose from too! read more

Roots & Rye - Love their bowls here!!! - Acai Bowls Near Me - Pasadena, California

I love their Acai Bowl! The bowls are very customizable, which I love. They offer a variety of bases, granolas, toppings, drizzles, etc. I opted for the acai base with chia pudding, hemp seed clusters (like granola), hemp seeds, strawberries, blueberries, almond butter, honey, etc. The portion size is good as small was pretty filling for me and was only $7! The service was good. There was only one employee working but she was very friendly and worked efficiently to complete everyone's order. I am excited to return as this is my new favorite spot for acai bowls. read more

Roots & Rye - Small 12 oz. Acai Bowl - Acai Bowls Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Love açaí bowls and truly appreciated the 'create your own!' Sweet and savory creation! read more

Roots & Rye - Make your own açaí bowl- açaí base, banana, strawberry, blueberries, raw coconut, pumpkin flax, hemp seeds, honey, and peanut butter! - Acai Bowls Near Me - Pasadena, California

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My go to place for Açaí bowl in Old Town. Price (for small $9.95)is reasonable for the size and unlimited toppings. For a small it's a good portion size and very filling. The açaí and toppings are tasty and fresh. read more

Unlimited toppings. Option to choose different bases. Pitaya and chia pudding offered. So many different nut butters. Friendly service. I love this place. read more

Roots & Rye - Acai Bowls Near Me - Pasadena, California

I was craving a smoothie and I was shopping in old town so I figured I'd stop by Roots and Rye to satisfy my cravings. I decided to build my own smoothie using the açai blend, with cashew butter and Maca powder. I also added mangoes to my smoothie for an extra sweet touch. The smoothie was delicious, but it was a bit grainy and I think that was because of the cashew butter so next time I will skip on that. The employee who assisted me was very friendly, patient, and helpful! She gave me advice on what combinations would taste good together. Overall, I think it is a great value for the amount of food you get! There's also 90 minute free parking in the parking lots in Old Town! read more

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As a friend of mine would say, it's love at first rye. Roots & Rye is an acai bowl shop that, frankly, isn't quite like an acai bowl shop. For starters, your base doesn't have to be acai. Okay, now that you got yourself an acai base, now you can plop as many toppings as you like from bananas and strawberries to chia seeds and nuts to honey and who knows what else. Yeah, apply toppings liberally, they won't stop they can't stop. Feel free to get smoothies or whatever else if an acai bowl isn't your thing. Once that's all dealt with, pay and take a basic hoe picture in front of their aesthetic Roots & Rye sign. Now taste the quality with each spoonful and realize just how good Roots & Rye is. As LA is seasonless, there's always a reason to get acai bowls. read more

Roots & Rye - Acai Bowls Near Me - Pasadena, California