Acai Joint

Stopped by for lunch and the area around here was very crowded for a Tuesday! The plaza was super busy and crowded so parking was a little hard to find. The store itself was not too busy.
I ordered the sour patch blend and the pacific bowl.
I did not like how they didn’t have the smaller size for the blends. The regular sizes is huge and i don’t see how they can expect anyone to finish that! It was quite sour… for some reason I was expecting it to be a little bit sweeter at least but hey thats on me for ordering the sour patch. The pacific bowl was also a little bland, it didn’t really have a nice sweet flavor to it. Maybe the fruit they used wasn’t as sweet or maybe it was because they didn’t use sugar?
Overall, I think it was pretty pricey for just two things, around $ 20. They also took a long time to make our drink and bowl. Probably won’t be coming back I have other favorite acai places!

New to the area and needed to find another juice/​acai joint. This place is really good and it’s awesome they’re next to my gym. Fair prices. The snack size acai bowls fill me up and I’m always starving after a workout. The Muscle Beach is my favorite. My favorite juice is the detox, but substitute the celery for carrot. Staff is always friendly. They also turned me on to the Cali Reggae station on Pandora too!

The snack size bowls are huge and tasty with lots of options to choose from. But This place needs a serious wipe down. The floors need swept and the counter was sticky and looked like it had not been cleaned in days.

Service was friendly and the employees were helpful, but the bowl itself wasn’t worth the almost $ 7 I spent on it.
Sure it’s huge, but it’s blended with ice. I would pay $ 6.75 for the bowl without ice if it means it actually had flavor.

Addicted to these Açai bowls from @acaijoint in orange. Definitely healthy way to feed that sweet tooth or snack craving. #acaijoint

I’ve been coming here for five months and just getting a bit frustrated with the 20 – 30 minute wait! it’s hard to be patient when you are coming right after a work out. this is the third time I get this kind of a wait and while I get that it’s all done fresh, maybe extra help is needed on Saturday mornings. the last two times I ended up going to Acai Republic and Barefoot Bowls. writing this review in hopes owners take notice they will lose clientele if this continues to happen. next time, I’m def not waiting. there are other options nearby.

My little brother introduced me to this place while I was back home, and whenever I go back to the East Coast… I CRAVE it. They take their time making the bowls and it pays off! The presentation and taste is unlike anything I’ve ever had.

The place is cute and the staff is friendly! The amount you get is good for the price you pay… but the Malibu bowl with spinach lacks the flavors of the fruits blended.

Love this place. I always get the Malibu.
Really enjoy the music they play but most of all the service .
The girls are prompt and friendly.

The venue itself is nice. The décor is subpar but cleanliness is on point. The main issue I have with the place is the taste of their bowls. As a self-​appointed Acai bowl expert, the blended Acai is bland in taste. Sure the aesthetics of the fruit make it look delicious, but once you take a bite, you will soon regret spending that $ 8.75. There are many other Acai places around the OC and unfortunately, this one doesn’t make the cut.

I’m a big fan of The Muscle Beach, it’s an Acai bowl mixed in with peanut butter topped off with granolas, bananas, strawberries, and peanut butter sauce, the perfect combo of protein! I always get the snack size for a fairly decent price of $ 6.25 and it definitely satisfy your cravings.
Oh and also they do have a stamp card, but the people there sometimes forgets to ask, so don’t be afraid to initiate and ask them yourself!

This is the perfect breakfast/​snack spot after a good work out — it’s just outside the 24 Fitness on Chapman Ave. I like their acai bowls. Acai is a superfruit and has so many health benefits. I like that they post those educational flyers/​ads around their shop.
Acai Joint is a really small shop, but they have both a front and back entrance. The ladies who work here are very nice and friendly. Bowls and juices are made to order, so be prepared to wait a while. My favorite is The Islander bowl because it has the peanut butter blended with the acai. The Muscle Beach also has peanut butter, but I don’t like the peanut butter sauce on top. I also liked The Sunset and The Malibu. I am not a fan of coconut, so I try to avoid the bowls like the Hawaiian. They have two sizes for each bowl: snack size $ 6.75 and meal size $ 8.75. I think the snack size is already a huge serving. They layer and pack the bowl with granola and other fruit toppings. You can also substitute the acai with pitaya for an additional $ 1.
I think they make the acai bowls well and the ingredients taste fresh. I hope they come up with a customer loyalty program because I would definitely benefit from that! I just hate that I always have terrible reception here so I can never post on IG right away!

The place is comfy. Typical juice bar place. Came here on a Sunday morning around 11:00. There were 4 customers ahead of us and I was told it would be a 20 min wait and I overheard a call in order and they said it would take 25 – 30 min. That’s a significant wait for a blended food item. They only had 2 people working. They should consider having more people in staff in the mornings considering acai bowls are typically a breakfast item. Or consider a more efficient operation/​work flow.
The meal size is a good size for sharing. We ordered the Pacific and the Hawaiian. The consistency is on the icy side. The Hawaiian is better than a the Pacific. I recommend asking for the granola on he side so it doesn’t get soggy and mushy. The downside to the granola is that it mostly consists of crispy rice.
In conclusion, it’s not worth the wait or the pissy service by one of the staff who couldn’t smile if her life depended on it. If you want really good acai bowls, go to Cold Fusion in Tustin on the corner of Newport and Irvine Blvd. the same center as Trader Joes.

I got a pacific bowl with no strawberries but they still blended strawberries in the acai. And they wouldn’t fix the order because they «already used the product». This left a bad taste in my mouth. I would steer away.

My one item biased review:
I always get the Muscle Beach with Pitaya and I haven’t gotten bored of it yet! I eat it as a snack or as a meal, depending on how I feel. The Muscle Beach is so creamy and frozen (which I love.) I’ve been to a couple different juice + smoothie bowl places and when I order a bowl it’s usually too thawed and no where near as creamy. I’d recommend this place to anyone and I’m excited to go back to try more of their menu.
Other things to note:
Item does take a tiny bit more of wait time than I’m used to, but it wasn’t enough for me to lower the rating.
For the Pitaya, instead of Acai, it will cost you additional $ 1.
Lots of bar seating facing a wall. I find that kind of funny. Also I don’t think there’s any WiFi.

Let me start off by saying this is the best place to get an acai bowl in my opinion because of the fact they have a lot of different types of bowls and add ons (protein, PB, etc.). Price is cheaper than most places I’ve been to but they still manage to keep the bowl tasting great.
Very chill environment and workers are nice. Also every time I come here it isn’t stupid packed… So I get my bowl within 5 – 10 min which is good because I hate waiting/​lines lol
I recommend the muscle beach or the Oreo bowl.

I really like their Detox formula. It has helped a lot with warding off the flu. I go here mostly because it’s convenient. I would like to try some of their açai bowls. I definitely have room to find some other things that I really love.
I typically like more of the green drinks and you’re most of the menu are fruit blends. If you want to add in more greens it is a add on fee.
However Their pricing is about $ 1 less than other places I go.
Dropped down star. I tried to call my order in and nobody answered the phone. I got into the store and the phone was ringing off the hook and nobody was answering. There was hardly anybody in the store. They were busy in the back and took a while to even take my order. Then it took a while to get my drink. So this place is not so convenient anymore for me. I’m not sure if it’s just because of the time in the day it’s 10 AM right now. It’s the first time this is happened. If it is a fluke I will increase it one more star if it doesn’t happen again. It is a pet peeve of mine when people aren’t handling the phone though.

Decent bowls & decent juices. Prices are fair. Located next to the Inn & Out and 24 hr Fitness. I like the fact that every time we come, there’s no line.
I will be back if I’m in the area & in need of a juice or feeling like an Acai Bowl!

For those people who want something a bit lighter to eat, still want to be filled up and not feel like you overate and do not want to break the bank, these Acai bowls would do the trick.
Acai Joint has around 10 variations to choose from on the menu all being comprised from Almond Milk and Acai and including numerous fresh fruits, granola (regular and hemp seed) and other various toppings to round them all out. The Almond Milk can be substituted for apple juice for anyone who may have lactose issues and the pitaya can be substituted for the Acai for $ 1.
All of the bowls come in both a snack and meal size and are reasonably priced. For our visit I went with the snack size Blueberry Bowl consisting of almond milk, granola, acai, blueberries & strawberries and topped with more fruit, granola and some honey drizzled in. The flavors were very distinguished and they also have a variety of add-​ons and powders that can be added to the mix if you so choose. My wife went with the Malibu that consisted of almond milk, acai, pineapple, strawberries & bananas and was topped with more granola, coconut flakes, pineapple and honey. She too seemed to enjoy her first bowl and it more than filled her up.
Acai Joint is relatively small but does have a long bar with which to sit inside with enough room to seat about a dozen or so people. The service seemed friendly and ready to accommodate the guests with any special requests or needs they may have in regards to the menu. For the quality of the bowl, the price and the convenience of being able to hit this place up on the way home, I definitely see several more visits to come. If you are a fan of these type of bowls, then Acai Joint may be a place to hit up as they make a quality one.
Be sure to post any photos of your bowl to Instagram with the #AcaiJoint for a chance to win a free bowl as they draw a winner each Saturday. We have no places like this near our home so its always nice to have one on the way home from work.

Nothing like fresh juice after a long day of gluttony and heavy drinking. This place provides a huge assortment of juices and Acai bowls. Service is quick and efficient!

I was craving an acai bowl and stumbled upon Acai Joint. It’s located right next to 24 Hour Fitness in the Stater Bros Plaza on Chapman. I ordered a «snack» size Muscle Beach Bowl which was $ 6.75. A bit pricey but the snack size is pretty big. I would expect to get my money’s worth if I’m paying close to $ 7 for an acai bowl. FYI– The meal size is about $ 9. The fruit, acai, toppings were fresh. Personally, unlike the other Unilocalers, I liked how the acai wasn’t too sweet. The issue I have with this place is that there was only one person/​order ahead of me and I still had to wait almost 10 – 15 minutes. Parking can be challenging because it’s shared with 24 Hour Fitness and In-​N-​Out Burger drive thru. Check em out but be prepared to wait.

This place puts up a decent fight against Banzai bowl, and is really a 3.5 Star rather than a 3… but didn’t round up because I feel there could be some improvements. But as is, a pretty good place to get your Acai bowl fix.
They have a menu that features different fruit combinations on top of Acai (or Pitaya for $ 1 more) that include blueberries, mangoes, bananas, strawberries etc. (just like other places) You can also substitute their blending option (almond milk) with something more to your liking (I prefer apple juice, the almond milk tends to bland the flavor of the acai out too much). And they were OK with that. They also offer Coconut water, which I will have to try next time,
Had the 3 girls working, and it was slow. The wait time wasn’t excessive, and we had our bowl within a few minutes. We had the Hawaii bowl, which was just mangoes and blueberries topped with honey and granola. Now the granola was puffed well, and the fruits were fresh. The bowl, overall for what it was, was great.
My only problem is that their bowls should feature more fruit combos, and perhaps more toppings. For me a Hawaii bowl should probably have pineapples and toasted coconut etc. but that may be just a personal preference.
Overall it’s a good bowl, and if I were in the area, i’d drop in.

I had a random craving for an acai bowl recently, due to having a delicious one at a restaurant I probably won’t be able to frequent. I wanted something light for my meal. My husband found two on the way home, and considering not many friends have been here yet, I thought I would check it out.
I will be honest. Sometimes I forget to look at other options once I pick mine out. However, the menu will tell you their items both online and in the store as to what they have and what is in it. They all come in snack size (still a good sized bowl) and meal size. Average pricing starts at around $ 6.75 and ends up near $ 9 or so, depending on item and size. They also have fresh juices.
For my first visit I went with the Malibu which contained hemp seed, acai, strawberries, granola, pineapple, banana, almond milk, a drizzle of honey, and some coconut shavings. For some reason I have been able to tolerate coconut flakes lately as I am a coconut hater. I love their health benefits though. I have not worked my way up to advanced or expert skill level though by eating/​drinking coconut milk and coconut oil.
I already have my heart set on the Sunset next time which does have kiwi in it. They also have yummy options that include Reese’s peanut butter cups and even an Oreo version. Sounds delish, but that would defeat the purpose of having a light and healthy meal. I will have to try them when I have a chocolate craving.
My husband had a blueberry bowl and really enjoyed his as well.
I enjoyed hearing the music they played while I was there. Good stuff. Hopefully it is good all the time.
Tip: Post a picture on Instagram with #acaijoint for a chance to win free yummies every Saturday. A random winner is selected.
I am a fan and plan to return! Again, no awesome places like this by my home.

When I came in, there was one other customer ordering before me and three female employees — 1 taking orders and 2 preparing the orders. I ordered The Pacific (meal size) for $ 8.75. It took about 15 minutes to get my bowl, which is a bit long but it’s freshly made to order, so I can’t complain there.
The meal size was a good big portion. The toppings — strawberry, banana, granola, and honey were tasty. When I got to the acai, however, it was disappointing. The acai lacked flavor. I’ve had bowls without honey elsewhere, and it still had more flavor than this. Without the toppings, I probably would have tossed the bowl out sooner.