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“This is our go-to tea shop in my friend group. I find them to be very consistent. The boba always hits. My favorites are probably the jasmine and the lychee refresher.Dietary restrictions: Plant milksParking: If you don’t mind walking, park on Park Ave or Bay Ave and walk a bit.“
“Frankly, I don't understand the negative reviews. I haven't been to their retail store but I enjoy the Aguas frescas every Sunday at the Carmel mid-Valley farmers market. The gentleman operating the stand is very kind, considerate and patient. He is always willing to give you a sample if you are unsure of your choice. With a plethora of flavors, making a decision is a challenge. The lavender/lime is exquisite. Be adventurous and combine 2 flavors for a taste sensation. Try cucumber/spinach (The spinach gives the drink it's' bright green color but not the taste) mixed with cucumber or Hibiscus with passionfruit. The large size is eight dollars and the medium is five dollars. Enjoy these pretty-to-look-at and tasty libations!“
“Walked in, waited for about a minute to be asked what I would like. Nakuela took my order and was very polite and cheery. I ordered the Peanut butter moo'd and waited for about 3 minutes for my drink. The drink was awesome and was very creamy and tasted super good. I would recommend this Jamba Juice to anyone who is in the area.“
“Over this past weekend I found myself craving an açaí bowl. In the past, I have enjoyed the açaí primo bowl at Jamba Juice, but I wanted to continue pursuing my goal to personally seek out small business alternatives. Amazon Juices was a fantastic find. I was greeted kindly by Hannah, the lovely cashier who helped me this Sunday. I informed her that I had never been there before, and she answered my many questions considerately. I definitely wanted to try their açaí bowl, but was between the two sizes they offer. Hannah pointed out the minuscule price difference, which led me to go with the 24oz, and I'm very happy I did. I requested that honey, chia seeds, & coconut be added. It was delicious. I thoroughly enjoyed every bite of that bowl. The amount of granola that the bowl comes with was very generous, and the same goes for all the toppings I asked for. Without the toppings I ordered, the price was about the same as the açaí bowl at Jamba juice, except you'll get a higher quantity of better quality ingredients here. My only complaint - No goji berries! I think you guys could really benefit from adding that as a topping option. I know I'd order it.“
“The food here was really delicious, and there is a good selection of vegetarian/vegan items (that are clearly marked!) which is important to me. The service was outstanding, all the staff were very lovely and attentive. The atmosphere is solid and standard restaurant vibes. Definitely will be back.Vegetarian options: Good section for vegetarian and vegan dishes that are clearly marked.“
“River Cafe is this small glass-walled cafe with lots of outdoor seating. It has cute decorations inside and is centrally located near shops and close to downtown. I went there for coffee and tea with my family after lunch, but we will definitely be back for the momos (dumplings!) because those look FIRE! The service was super friendly and professional too! River Cafe may have to be in my family's restaurant "rotation" because we love dumplings!“
“On the way back from a quick gym sesh to my apartment u decided to make a pit stop at Cruz Creamery out of curiosity as I've always passed by while going to and from the gym. Inside it's big and spacious with lots of seating arrangements for the enjoyment of your sweet treat of choice. What caught my attention was the very large selection of fruity sorbets. After taking a glimpse at all of the ice cream flavors, the worker let me know that they also serve frozen yogurt. I'm a hoe for yogurtland so this was exactly what i needed to cure my cravings. The flavors i chose weee the chocolate and peanut butter frozen yogurts. The only thing i found disappointing was that the chocolate came out in a thinner melted consistency than the peanut butter flavor. The best part about frozen yogurt for me has to be the toppings and they have all of the classic favorite toppings such as, popping boba, fresh fruit, crushed candy, and you dven get the option of a syrup that you can drizzle over on top of everything. I can't wait to visit again and try more of what they have to offer.“
“Interesting experience worth a try at least once. The young lady bartender on a Sunday night was better than the young guy with glasses. I tried 2 kava drinks and didn’t really feel much. The cacao hot drink with habanero (does not come with kava) was tasty though! Dog friendly ?“
“Four stars with the potential for 5 stars. Went on a whim today for a quick post workout mini meal. It's located on Portola right next to 'Over the Hill Saloon'. Do NOT use the Saloon parking lot. There are a handful of spots on the street and lots more if you turn down 38th and walk the half block back. It's a large indoor space that I feel could be utilized better, although it does make it feel roomy. It was a beautiful day so I enjoyed my açaí bowl outside. There is also a taco truck outside if you're with someone who isn't into açaí or smoothies. I had the 420 bowl, I forgot to tell them no honey so it was a little sweet for my preference. I was a little disappointed that it came in a plastic togo container. Being just a few blocks from the ocean I would expect something more sustainable. It would be wonderful if they switched to a corn based compostable plastic or paper. I would love to see protein powder as an add on too. It's pretty standard for açaí places and I was a little disappointed they didn't offer it (especially since I had just completed a workout). The woman who took my order was quick and efficient, there wasn't much chit chat - it was definitely more 'take your order'. I would love to see this place adjust those few things I mentioned or consider them. I think both options would be a crowd pleaser. I live closer to Samba Rock so they will still be my go to but I'm glad I tried this for when I'm on that side of town.“
“This place is always a nice go to after a workout. They have good juices but their avocado toast can be better priced or at least load it up with more toppings for the price they are asking for. The staff always friendly and can be a little bit more spunkier because the blending is loud so we cant always hear some of the shyer staff members. Hope they feel comfortable in a customer service role. The staff though is fast with making the food and juices and always clean so that is a plus.Vegetarian options: There is a grab and go fridge if you don’t want to wait in line. Sometimes it gets packed on busy days so they might need to hire more staff membersDietary restrictions: Friendly for folks on a restricted diet or those who are wanting to stay clean, healthy and lose weight.Kid-friendliness: This place is friendly for kids if your tiny has food sensitivities and allergies.“
“This is the best jamba ever! As a former employee of jamba, i would like to say i have high standards and this location seems to always meet or exceed them :) The smoothies and delicious and the employees are always kind and helpful (especially the girl working the register). Keep up the great work!“
“I love ordering from my phone at work and having it ready for me by the time my lunch comes around, super convenient! The smoothies are fantastic but my favorite is the build your own açaí bowls, the smaller size is enough for me to eat all day during my work shift. I can't find a whole lot of spots in this area that are consistently good. I recommend this is you're in the mall looking for something a little cleaner to eat!“