Jamba Juice

I promise I will raise the rating on this jamba as soon as they get rid of their heinous tropical pitaya drink.
I can’t remember a time where I actually cried because food tasted bad. normally it’s just disgust or contempt but I was actually sad that jamba put this on their menu. I TRUSTED YOU, WHY?
SERIOUSLY the color enough should have been a giant red flag, it was a fluorescent purple that which each sip I couldn’t stop thinking that I was drinking high lighters in a fruity blended form.
Sidenote, their acai bowls are pretty good too; used it to chase down the HORRENDOUS LIQUID POISON THAT IS THE THEIR TROPICAL PITAYA
I think it would be a good internet challenge or punishment to any unruly child, but otherwise I can not fathom why this helljuice even exists.

I love the acai bowls here, but the service at this location is lackluster.
Long lines, slow service, messing up orders, and also inconsistent quality of smoothies/​acai bowls. Some of the employees here can also be a little rude. My friend and I asked for a spoon for an acai bowl and the guy pointed to this used spoon bowl and gave us an annoyed look.
We had to go next door to SF soup company to get spoons.

This location closes early, has long lines, and seems to be understaffed. (Only reason for the 3 stars) Besides that the drinks that I normally get taste excellent.
I recommend the strawberry nirvana (the classic), mango-​a-​go-​go, and the white gummy bear. Make sure to look up their secret menu online to experiment with some different flavors.

The service here is awful. None of the workers care about the customers, and work slowly and often communicate rudely. They always run out of things and give you half sized portions.

Finally a selection of non-​dairy smoothies! I’m lactose intolerant, but I can have a bit of dairy each week. Finally, I don’t have to choose between a slice of pizza and a smoothie.
The Peanut Butter and Berries is great. It tastes like sesame seed smoothie, which is both refreshing and savory. The Matcha Green tea is also fantastic. It has banana, kale, and almond milk, so it’s calcium-​rich.

I hope somehow the manager sees this, but the person who made the drinks today (August 12, 2015 at 6:15 PM) should have a net around her hair. The person’s hair is in EXTREMELY LONG DREAD braids. When I say «extremely», I mean to the point where it is pass her hip.

Located directly across Sproul, so it’s extremely convenient for college students who live on Southside. Small shop without tables and chairs, not even outside. But it’s not that kind of shop; it’s tailored to the student who walks in and quickly walks out with a smoothie in his/​her hand.
Service is quick and efficient. Sometimes they have specials, and on those days, anticipate lines out the door because everyone loves specials and cheap food.

Had to wait in a long line (it was a hot day so expected) and ordered a white gummy. The workers were friendly but gave me a drink that was ¾ filled and it was very diluted. There also wasn’t enough ice blended in so the drink wasnt as refreshing as it could be on this hot day.

Expect to wait if you come here on a very hot day (or during rush hours on the weekday). The staff is usually friendly and do substitutions/​modifications without much complaint.
However, quality could be lacking, hence 3-​star rating. I usually order a medium, but decided on a large one time. The large was basically a diluted version of a medium (aka addition ice). Very disappointing when they did that.
Jamba juice is a good change from the boba scene at Berkeley and (yes.) probably much healthier. Would recommend for a change of taste every now and then.

Not all Jamba Juices are equal.
We have only been to this location once and while we had no real issues with their service (though they deserve no extra points for speed), the smoothie they blended us was oddly more bland (possibly ingredients frozen too long ago?) and had a great deal of fruit chunks in it, which was not good for my tot.
Will probably end up visiting this one again at some point so I’ll update my review if anything significantly changes.

Though the service here is not the greatest all the time and the prices are pretty overpriced, I do enjoy their smoothies, and especially their acai/​yogurt bowls. I also appreciate that they list the calories on their menu. I love coming here for breakfast and getting a delicious bowl of fruit and yogurt — something you can’t really get at campus dining areas. I guess the only downside is that it is overpriced.

This location is probably the worst Jamba Juice location in all of the Jamba Juice locations in the world.
I’ve never been to Berkeley before, despite living in the Bay all my life. I had just driven to up Tahoe and back down so my bf and I were really tired and parched. We walked in yesterday and there were about 4 workers, 1 whom was at the register and 1 making smoothies. I don’t know what exactly happened but the register was acting up so the worker had to bring in another worker to help her. The customer was very patient and kind. The workers, on the other hand, were very unprofessional and rude. My bf and I were probably standing there for a good 10 minutes, and we never got a «Thank you for waiting» or a «Sorry about the wait», even though there were also 3 customers behind us in this small location.
While the two workers were STILL helping that customer, another worker (maybe manager?) FINALLy used the other register to help the rest of us. He didn’t even say «Hi» or «What would you like?». He just looked at me, so I told him what we wanted. He grabbed my card and swiped it, but my bf had a $ 3 off coupon. Then he rolled his eyes, tapped the screen a couple times, and swiped my card again — all without saying a word. Then, he walked away to the back. … What the eff. I literally laughed out loud.
The only good thing about this experience is that we ordered a medium size and for it to be split in two cups, but we pretty much got two full medium sizes, that we only paid $ 2 for. So… $ 1 per medium cup. But yeah, I’m never coming back here ever again!

I bought the groupon deal for 3 cold pressed juices. I walked in, picked up a bottle, and went to the register to ask if I need to buy 3 bottles at once to use the voucher. The cashier told me, «that’s not how it works.» Although I was confused and was thrown off by her attitude, I went and got just one. Then today, I walked in to get the second one. The same cashier was there to tell me that I’ve already redeemed the coupon, in the rudest tone possible. I know it’s partially my fault for not reading the instructions on groupon carefully enough, but honestly, shouldn’t the workers there be aware of the rules for the groupon deals as well? Or at least don’t tell the customer the false information. Get your shit together and stop trolling the customers.
One star for all the other workers except for the cashier I had to order from, and the lady who seems like the manager (she has her sides shaved?) who have always been nice whenever I walked to order a drink or a bowl.

For a chain, the smoothies are usually not too bad, but at this location you will need to wait.
I’m not a smoothie expert, so I can’t compare the quality of a Jamba Juice smoothie to too many other places. My guess is that as long as you use good ingredients the end product will probably be alright. I have tried several at Jamba Juice and they have all been OK. The smoothies do seem a bit pricey for what they are, but they conveniently label all of the calories for the different sizes and styles.
The main issue with this location is how slow it is. The place is small and it tends to get packed and chaotic. They always seem to have enough people working so I’m not sure what the issue is.
If it were faster, I’d be much more convenient!

Jamba is great, as a chain. Typically a little too pricey but they’ve got a grip on their market just like chipotle. They use real fruit, albeit usually frozen, and other good stuff like greek yogurt and some natural boosters.
This location is mixed. The employees all typically want to be nice and hook you up. I’ve gotten 2 for 1 on three separate occasions simply because I was friendly with them — I have a feeling the usual jamba customer isn’t as courteous.
If the line builds up and the wait gets worse, complaining about it won’t help, it’ll just stress them out.
All in all, this location is better than average and being friendly with the employees pays off.
Favorite combo: Power C Booster with ginger slices blended in. It makes me actually feel healthier, and I’m not the type to consider jamba healthy. Other favorite is the Kaleribbean Breeze.

I don’t understand why a SMALL Mango a Go Go is almost $ 5. On top of that, my drink is never served full. I think the staff need to go retrain themselves on how to correctly make drinks. I refuse to come back to a place that won’t even give me my money’s worth.

Just your typical Jamba Juice, but a relief on your wallet when compared to some of the pricier options for juice and smoothies nearby.

This is the Jamba Juice that started it all. I was between classes and craving something more substantial than my bottled water. Generally, I purchase buns, green tea lattes, and/​or boba from Sheng Kee to fulfill this purpose. This time, however, I decided to stop by Jamba Juice because it was surprisingly empty. I ordered a small Tropical Harvest fruit and veggie smoothie for $ 4.29. The smoothie mixologists and cashiers behind the counter were super friendly and personable. They even offered me a little Jamba scratch card.
After thoroughly enjoying my fairly pricey smoothie, I used an old penny to remove the concealing grey scratchy stuff. Huzzah! I won a free smoothie upsize! I felt special for a split second, until I read on the card that every scratch card has a hidden prize. Ultimately, though, that scratch card is what kept me coming back for more. I acquired a desire to try ALL THE FLAVORS. Dang Jamba Juice, they sure know how to hook me.
I rationalized my smoothie craze with the fact that these smoothies are healthier and more filling than their boba counterparts. Who can say «no» to such a healthy alternative with tasty fruits and veggies? Yes, the smoothies may be a little on the expensive side for budget-​wise college students. Though honestly, if you’re going to grab a bun + boba at Sheng Kee, you’re going to end up spending about the same or more for something less healthy than a Jamba smoothie.
With a free insider rewards program, friendly service, and great tasting, healthy smoothies, Jamba Juice is a surefire winner. My Fitbit even recognizes smoothies from Jamba, which helps me track my exact caloric intake relative to the steps I’ve taken over the course of the day. The same cannot be said for several other foods that I’ve eaten.
Note that there is no seating at this location, and there is often a wait for your drink because it’s so close to campus. Expect the lines to die down in the evenings or odd hours in the day (non-​lunch/​breakfast hours).
I know this isn’t the best Jamba out there, but it is the one that has partially enabled me to lead a more healthy lifestyle. Therefore, I give this Jamba Juice four stars.

Ugh. Never going here again. OVERPRICED AF! $ 4.09 for a small kale OJ thingamabob. A SMALL. I make better at home with my magic bullet (the most convenient and wonderful appliance of a college student). This drink was WAY WAY WAY overly sweet.
One star for the nice service.

Inconsistent, runny, slow, not good.
This particular Jamba Juice has the slowest service and most inconsistent drinks that I have ever had. Its so unfortunate because this place has so much promise being in the place where it is.
NOW, whenever I go to this Jamba, theres noone at the register to serve me. At my most recent visit, there were 4 customers in line with noone manning the registers and it was obvious that there were workers talking in the back. We said Hello a few times and hell, I even slammed the door to signal a customer was here but alas, noone heard our loud cries.
A armed robber could’ve went in, stole everything, and had time to make himself a smoothie for the amount of time this place was unstaffed. Eventually a staffer came out, and took our orders, My drink was poorly made and it was obvious that the proportion of fruit ice and juice was wrong since she was rushing and my drink was runny.
Tsk Tsk, if you’re ganna gossip, gossip in front of me! I wanna hear