VALUE. Wow. A big old 24 ounce smoothie with fresh veggies for $6.50 - and they through in a free supplement so I added spinach. The only thing better than these prices into today’s inflationary environment was the taste and quality of the smoothie - well done team.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tiff+Jo L.
Blenders is located in the heart of Santa Barbara, making it a great stop during a trip! We dropped by on Saturday at 3:45pm, and there was no line. The cashier was very friendly when taking our orders. The menu is quite extensive, and you have your own choice of what supplements to add. We ordered tropical guavas with antioxidants and energy. It took around 8 minutes for us to receive our drinks. The tropical guava was incredibly refreshing, with prominent tastes of guava and strawberries. The consistency was thick. Our one complaint is that one of our smoothies was not blended fully; there was an unblended frozen strawberry in it. Despite this, we enjoyed every sip of our smoothies. In our opinion, Blenders is more affordable and delicious than other chain smoothie stores. The addition of a supplement for no extra cost really seals the deal. Can't wait to try out more flavors!
Christine S.
Yummy smoothies. Quick service.. can add in supplements. Great place to stop and get a pick me up.
Steve L
Before Jamba Juice there was Blenders (In The Grass). Jamba Juice used to be right up the block, but not anymore. That should tell you something.A long-standing staple for smoothies in the Santa Barbara in Central Coast area ,Blenders is a local favorite for smoothies, juice, and fruit bowls. The ingredients always taste fresh and every item is made to order. I particularly like the smoothies, including the Banana and Red Banana.This location is downtown and is fairly small. All orders are to go (take away). My only complaint is the paper straws. They simply don’t last long with a thick smoothie.Vegetarian options: No meat here. There is milk though, so certainly not vegan.Parking: This is downtown Santa Barbara so there are various parking options including garages and lots that offer free parking for 75 minutes, then paid parking after. There are a few street parking spots within walking distance but finding a free one on busy day may be challenging.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Red Banana
Alejandro P.
This was a great spot to grab a quality beverage. I was instantly greeted by the two folks behind the counter and they were in the middle of squaring the place away. Credit where it's due: the place was spotless. That sets a great first impression. I ordered the cleanse and was treated to a multitude of delicious flavors. I'm partial to ginger so I enjoyed the drink a lot knowing its benefits were as grand as the taste.
Guli K.
Right on state street and spot was pretty busy for a week day. Smoothie and juice options with options to add protein. Ordered a make your own juice with ginger. Juice was on the warmer side so had to ask for ice. Overall average experience.
Hana S.
Blenders have always been one of the best smoothie places in Santa Barbara in my experience. It is sad to make a review so negative about this particular location. The service was obismal. Simple things like ignoring customers, talking to coworkers while people are waiting to be served, and order inconsistently make the experience undesirable. Blenders on state used to be great a few years back, but nowadays, I see a downfall in quality. I'd rather go to other locations.
Devon D.
I ordered a smoothie with no dairy because I am allergic -- and paid extra for this accommodation. When I received it, the staff member said "no soy." I asked, do you mean no dairy? He said, "yes, no soy." I said, "dairy and soy are different - which do you mean?" He walked away, clearly annoyed, and ignored me. I then confirmed with the cashier, who assured me he meant no dairy. Unfortunately this was not true. My stomach, causing me excruciating pain, can assure you that there was dairy in this smoothie. I just hope I was the only person whose day was ruined by this error.
Brendan
Great spot for a healthy smoothie or a green drink while you’re walking in downtown Santa Barbara on the main strip. This is a pretty laid-back place where you can get a variety of healthy smoothies, as well as more calorie dense and rich smoothies.The service was quick, and the staff wasn’t overly friendly, but very professional. I think one way the spot could be improved by having one or two tables on the outside or inside, so that you can sit down while you are waiting or after you order your drink.Otherwise, this is a great spot for a good smoothie, and is in a great location right next to historic shopping and eating.
Diana Andrews
This a great place for shakes and smoothies. There are a ton of healthy adds you can do too. This place is located on the 700 block of lower state. It's next to McConnells. There are a variety of smoothies to choose from, I think you just have to be aware of all the sugar. It's not as healthy as you think. Not to mention, they are a huge chain and they are not using organic ingredients. So if you are as health conscious I am, you might be by thinking there is a ton of glycophosphate in this yummy smoothie I am drinking. If you're not getting food at home, It's hard to avoid this type of thing though.
came here as a pit stop and it did not disappoint! such a cute store and really nice workers. my strawberry colada came within a few minutes and it was very refreshing. it was chunky from the bits of coconut(?) so that surprised me LOL but very good smoothie nonetheless. i like how they have many supplements/additives m
Armond O.
If you're on a mission for a guilt-free, healthy smoothie, this isn't the place for you. But if you're in the mood for an ice cream smoothy sugar bomb extravaganza, you've hit the jackpot! This spot is all about indulgence. From over-the-top sundaes to decadent milkshakes, they've got your sweet cravings covered. Don't expect to find anything remotely healthy or protein-packed here, but if you're looking to treat yourself to a sugar rush, it's a must-visit. Just be sure to bring your sweet tooth!
Rebecca T.
I wanted to like Blenders given that it's a popular and local establishment. However, the hefty price tag of nearly $10 for a smoothie is too much, even if the smoothie is tasty. My Anti-Inflammatory drink was just-okay, although a bit too fronted with the ginger. Overall, decent smoothie, but too expensive for the size it is.
Emily L.
this is so delicious. It's like Jamba juice up in the Bay Area. We tried the red mango, tropical mango and their chai. Everything was absolutely delicious and extremely fresh service was pretty quick and finally as well and the store was clean pretty good experience overall.
D. Fred
I originally left a 1 star review, but I think I came on a bad day or at the wrong time. I have since gone back, not once, but TWICE, and will be going again I assume. The owner did reach out after I left my review and did seem genuinely concerned about customer experience and making sure his staff is supported as well. I think knowing that an owner wants to correct as they go so they can continue to have a great business is appealing in itself. Wasn't to tell a customer they were wrong, or get mad at an employee.PLUS, I would have been only hurting myself if I didn't go in and try the Peanut Butter smoothie.
VALUE. Wow. A big old 24 ounce smoothie with fresh veggies for $6.50 - and they through in a free supplement so I added spinach. The only thing better than these prices into today’s inflationary environment was the taste and quality of the smoothie - well done team.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Blenders is located in the heart of Santa Barbara, making it a great stop during a trip! We dropped by on Saturday at 3:45pm, and there was no line. The cashier was very friendly when taking our orders. The menu is quite extensive, and you have your own choice of what supplements to add. We ordered tropical guavas with antioxidants and energy. It took around 8 minutes for us to receive our drinks. The tropical guava was incredibly refreshing, with prominent tastes of guava and strawberries. The consistency was thick. Our one complaint is that one of our smoothies was not blended fully; there was an unblended frozen strawberry in it. Despite this, we enjoyed every sip of our smoothies. In our opinion, Blenders is more affordable and delicious than other chain smoothie stores. The addition of a supplement for no extra cost really seals the deal. Can't wait to try out more flavors!
Yummy smoothies. Quick service.. can add in supplements. Great place to stop and get a pick me up.
Before Jamba Juice there was Blenders (In The Grass). Jamba Juice used to be right up the block, but not anymore. That should tell you something.A long-standing staple for smoothies in the Santa Barbara in Central Coast area ,Blenders is a local favorite for smoothies, juice, and fruit bowls. The ingredients always taste fresh and every item is made to order. I particularly like the smoothies, including the Banana and Red Banana.This location is downtown and is fairly small. All orders are to go (take away). My only complaint is the paper straws. They simply don’t last long with a thick smoothie.Vegetarian options: No meat here. There is milk though, so certainly not vegan.Parking: This is downtown Santa Barbara so there are various parking options including garages and lots that offer free parking for 75 minutes, then paid parking after. There are a few street parking spots within walking distance but finding a free one on busy day may be challenging.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Red Banana
This was a great spot to grab a quality beverage. I was instantly greeted by the two folks behind the counter and they were in the middle of squaring the place away. Credit where it's due: the place was spotless. That sets a great first impression. I ordered the cleanse and was treated to a multitude of delicious flavors. I'm partial to ginger so I enjoyed the drink a lot knowing its benefits were as grand as the taste.
Right on state street and spot was pretty busy for a week day. Smoothie and juice options with options to add protein. Ordered a make your own juice with ginger. Juice was on the warmer side so had to ask for ice. Overall average experience.
Blenders have always been one of the best smoothie places in Santa Barbara in my experience. It is sad to make a review so negative about this particular location. The service was obismal. Simple things like ignoring customers, talking to coworkers while people are waiting to be served, and order inconsistently make the experience undesirable. Blenders on state used to be great a few years back, but nowadays, I see a downfall in quality. I'd rather go to other locations.
I ordered a smoothie with no dairy because I am allergic -- and paid extra for this accommodation. When I received it, the staff member said "no soy." I asked, do you mean no dairy? He said, "yes, no soy." I said, "dairy and soy are different - which do you mean?" He walked away, clearly annoyed, and ignored me. I then confirmed with the cashier, who assured me he meant no dairy. Unfortunately this was not true. My stomach, causing me excruciating pain, can assure you that there was dairy in this smoothie. I just hope I was the only person whose day was ruined by this error.
Great spot for a healthy smoothie or a green drink while you’re walking in downtown Santa Barbara on the main strip. This is a pretty laid-back place where you can get a variety of healthy smoothies, as well as more calorie dense and rich smoothies.The service was quick, and the staff wasn’t overly friendly, but very professional. I think one way the spot could be improved by having one or two tables on the outside or inside, so that you can sit down while you are waiting or after you order your drink.Otherwise, this is a great spot for a good smoothie, and is in a great location right next to historic shopping and eating.
This a great place for shakes and smoothies. There are a ton of healthy adds you can do too. This place is located on the 700 block of lower state. It's next to McConnells. There are a variety of smoothies to choose from, I think you just have to be aware of all the sugar. It's not as healthy as you think. Not to mention, they are a huge chain and they are not using organic ingredients. So if you are as health conscious I am, you might be by thinking there is a ton of glycophosphate in this yummy smoothie I am drinking. If you're not getting food at home, It's hard to avoid this type of thing though.
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came here as a pit stop and it did not disappoint! such a cute store and really nice workers. my strawberry colada came within a few minutes and it was very refreshing. it was chunky from the bits of coconut(?) so that surprised me LOL but very good smoothie nonetheless. i like how they have many supplements/additives m
If you're on a mission for a guilt-free, healthy smoothie, this isn't the place for you. But if you're in the mood for an ice cream smoothy sugar bomb extravaganza, you've hit the jackpot! This spot is all about indulgence. From over-the-top sundaes to decadent milkshakes, they've got your sweet cravings covered. Don't expect to find anything remotely healthy or protein-packed here, but if you're looking to treat yourself to a sugar rush, it's a must-visit. Just be sure to bring your sweet tooth!
I wanted to like Blenders given that it's a popular and local establishment. However, the hefty price tag of nearly $10 for a smoothie is too much, even if the smoothie is tasty. My Anti-Inflammatory drink was just-okay, although a bit too fronted with the ginger. Overall, decent smoothie, but too expensive for the size it is.
this is so delicious. It's like Jamba juice up in the Bay Area. We tried the red mango, tropical mango and their chai. Everything was absolutely delicious and extremely fresh service was pretty quick and finally as well and the store was clean pretty good experience overall.
I originally left a 1 star review, but I think I came on a bad day or at the wrong time. I have since gone back, not once, but TWICE, and will be going again I assume. The owner did reach out after I left my review and did seem genuinely concerned about customer experience and making sure his staff is supported as well. I think knowing that an owner wants to correct as they go so they can continue to have a great business is appealing in itself. Wasn't to tell a customer they were wrong, or get mad at an employee.PLUS, I would have been only hurting myself if I didn't go in and try the Peanut Butter smoothie.