Bare Bowls

This place has definitely gotten more popular than when it first opened! What I love is that they had a large crew to accommodate all of the orders. When I walked in there were a lot of people inside so I thought it would take forever to get my order ready (in other Acai bowl places nearby, it takes 15 minutes with no line). But this place was efficient! And also offered free wifi! I’ll definitely be coming more often!

So I’ve never actually gotten an acai bowl for myself, but it seems like they are all the rage now so I wanted to give it a try. Bare seemed like a pretty decent place to go. It’s a cute little set up and was pretty full when I went on a Sunday afternoon (mostly teenage girls and moms who had just finished a yoga workout). They have a good amount of seating and it’s a comfortable environment.
I was surprised by how many people were getting the large sizes — acai bowls are pretty filling and a small was more than enough for me. I got their Gorilla and it was good, but after eating about ¼ of it, I felt kind of sick from all the sweetness and I was ready to mix it up with something else.
I ended up not finishing the bowl, wasn’t really my thing. I would only get it again if I was sharing a small bowl with someone.
Also, another thing that annoyed me — I ordered my small bowl and there were three or four people after me that all ordered larges. But all of theirs came out before mine. I followed up with the girl at the counter and she said they were in the middle of making mine. But being that I had put in my order first and still ended up getting it after everyone else, I’m pretty sure they had just forgotten to put my order in.

These acai bowls are great if you do not eat dairy!!! The consistency is just like Greek yogurt however doesn’t make your stomach bloated or irritated the way dairy sometimes can. The almond butter/​peanut butter mix-​ins are what makes these bowls so filling! It gave us plenty of energy for our hike and even kept us full til dinner! Quite pricey, but worth it!
Customer service was sortve odd. This is probably because everyone who works here is close to the age of 15. We were quoted a 30 minute wait time for our bowls which seemed absurdly long? We placed our order anyways, and our bowls were ready in 5 minutes. My husband ordered a coffee, they said it would take 15 minutes to brew him a cup, it took 5 minutes.
Aside from the young, inexperienced staff, & odd customer service, the bowls were delicious! Would go again.

First time going here. Took me a while to find it but I found it!
The dude taking my order was lightweight rude. I didn’t know what the bowl was called I just knew it had peanut butter in it and he gave me attitude saying «THERES 2 BOWLS WITH PEANUT BUTTER!» Like damn aight. it’s my first time here calm down.
Anyways besides the rude dude takin my order everything else was pretty cool I guess. The ambiance was coo. I didn’t get to taste test their water which I should have.
But I ordered and my bowl was ready in about 5 mins. So I dipped out quick to bring the bowl to my girl.
Service ³⁄₅
Cuz the dude gave me attitude
Food ⁵⁄₅
My girl said it was delishhh
I will go back ONE DAY to try the water.
H20 is your friend. Stay hydrated my thirsty friends.

This needs to be in San Francisco. I’m hella basic so this was a great spot for me. Loved the book with inspiration quotes and all the cutesy things around on the tables.
The acai bowl here is really filling and the small size is pretty big. A lil pricy but I’d still pay for it again so I guess that’s how they do business. Tip — Almond butter is the way to go.

It was my first time trying out Acai bowls and I’ve heard some decent things about this place. Decided to go with the Rincon Bowl (medium) and it was pretty big. It had some bananas, granola, strawberry, and of course acai!
Overall it was pretty good, but for $ 12 it’s quite a steep price in my opinion. I would prob give this place another try in the summer when it gets hotter. Staff is welcoming and interior has lots of seating.

Heard about this place from a friend who has been dying to go here apparently.
This healthy nut place has some creative and appetizing acai bowls for $ 8 for a small and $ 12 for a medium. I decided to split a Ricon Acai bowl between 3 people, which wasn;t that bad price wise. The ricon bowl was great and refreshing and the extra honey on top of the bowl made a hell of a difference! The ricon bowl included coconut shavings, strawberries, bananas and granola, the typical ingredients in a acai bowl. The shop itself is nice and includes various tables and benches for people to sit on. I like how they put some granola on the bottom of your bowl so you get some crunch throughout the whole bowl. I fairly enjoyed my experience here; however, the price could be better in my opinion. The medium bowl seems like a lot for just one person so I recommend sharing!
Don’t be afraid to ask for more honey btw! It makes a big difference.

Very overpriced.
Nothing low glycemic
or low sugar, low carb for diabetics.
Nice bathroom. Free wifi.

I was really excited to try this place since I’ve heard so much about it, but walked out of the place irritated and disappointed.
The first thing I saw when I walk in was the price of the bowls — $ 8 for a small and $ 12 for a regular. Just so you know, a small is like the size of my hand. I ordered an «unplugged» and gave my name to the associate.
5 minutes passed by, and I heard someone call out «Sarah» but decided to keep waiting because that wasn’t my name. I kept waiting as 15 minutes passed, and 5 people before me go their bowls. I went up and asked another associate if there was an order under my name that was ready, and she said it should be coming up so I waited some more.
I waited a total of 25 minutes before asking ANOTHER associate about my order, and she said she didn’t see an order under Cindy. I asked them to double check and she looked at the bowl that was sitting on the counter for almost half an hour and told me the only one that was there was Sarah’s. She asked me which one I got and I told her a small «unplugged». She then proceeded to observe the bowl and told me that was mine.
The associates crowded around the bowl and kept saying «I don’t know how that happened» or «I wonder who did that» and apologized but I was already so irritated I told them it’s fine and left. I kind of wish they offered to make me a new one (I would have but by then I just wanted to leave).
I would have left the rating at a 3 but had to take off some stars because after I let the bowl cool a bit more, I began to realize it tasted like pudding. The texture was gooey and it was definitely not worth $ 8.
I would expect better customer service from such a popular place — I would also expect that the quality of their food would have been much better. Highly disappointed and will not be coming back!

If I was giving it stars just for the food, it would be 5 star. The bowls are consistently good and drool worthy. I highly recommend bare bowls for the bowls alone.
However, do not come here for any type of service whatsoever. Their customer service is sub par on a good day. The loss of a star is for service. The majority of times I have been there the people working have a bad attitude. (Also very slow if that’s a concern)
If the bowls weren’t so tasty I wouldn’t go back.

I stopped by Bare Bowls before an appointment in the area. I decided to switch it up and get a Trailblazer (regular) $ 12 to-​go. It tasted great but, could still use more actual acai or else it just tastes like Jamba Juice. However this time the serving felt a little more reasonable for the price.
My only remaining issue is that the high school girls behind the counter, dressed in spandex as if they came straight from vball practice against their will, still lacked enthusiam and lacklusterly assembled the bowls. Aside the wait, this set a negative, teen-​angst vibe to the place. Maybe play some relatively louder, lively music?
I know the third time I visit Bare Bowls will be worthy of 5 stars!

I love how there are more and more healthy choices in Palo Alto from pressed juicery, vitality bowl and this place. The only bad thing is that these places are soooo expensive! It’s sad that you have so spend so much money to buy these healthy desserts, unless u want to just make them at home yourself…
I got the Cardinal Bowl small size for $ 8 and it was definitely really small and you wouldn’t want to share with anyone else. I would come here more often if it wasn’t that expensive… But for now I will just stick to boba, yogurt, or ice cream lol

What IS it about acai bowls that makes them so dang expensive? But the real question is: is it worth it? IMO, no but it’s a nice treat, and that’s exactly what I did this morning, indulge myself in a treat that tasted delicious but didn’t hit the «guilt» button.
I ordered a trailbreaker and it was pretty amazing. It was sweet and the consistency was perfectly thick but not chunky. I would have preferred more fruit topping and am unsure if you can request that upon ordering but I probably would not have wanted to pay extra anyways. Great spot!
Tip: lemon water located in the back.

The trailblazer was fantastic. Got the regular size which will fill you up as a meal alone. The granola and nuts were fresh and plenty in proportion to the acai itself. The bananas and strawberries were also fresh. I’d go back, but never as dessert, it should be a meal. =)

I’ve got to admit something: I’ve only ever had the Trailblazer bowl. But I’ve had it a LOT. I think it’s fair to review the entire store based on this niched knowledge. After all, you’ve got to pick one thing and be really good at it, right? Master your market. Just like the Paz company… you know, the Easter egg dye. They own their niche.
So, as CEO of the Trailblazer fan club, My 5-​star rating is informed and credible. I dream about the creamy almond butter mixed in with sweet and tangy fruity. The freshly-​sliced bananas and cool, tart strawberries add a big refreshment factor, and that Bare Blends granola is a taste that I’ve never been able to find in any grocery store’s granola selection.
My only insider tips: the Large is surprisingly too filling for me, so I always get the Small. Also, once I didn’t get honey drizzled on top. Big mistake. I missed that honey like I’d never guess.

Gosh darn if only this place wasn’t so expensive! I haven’t tried that many acai bowl places so maybe the price here is actually the norm, but I still find it pretty pricey. Besides that, though, I really like this place! The interior décor is very cute and the casual seating environment makes this place a great hangout spot!
I ordered a large Cardinal bowl to split with a friend, and I thought it was the perfect size for two people! The acai was delicious and not too sweet (my biggest issue with the acai bowls from Jamba Juice)! And they put in just the right amount of fruit (FRESH fruit) and granola. I thought it was the perfect topping to acai ratio. Oh, and the honey drizzle makes everything 10x better. The whole bowl was beautifully arranged – very Instagram worthy. So really, besides the price ($ 12 for the large bowl and $ 8 for a small bowl), I have nothing bad to say about this place.

Omni– Green — the perfect way to pack in spinach, kale, broccoli, avocado in one delicious bowl because who am I to kid myself and say that these greens alone are remotely near delicious?
If the green powerhouse is not quite up your alley, I’d highly recommend Best Day of My Life for a hot pink mixture of pitaya & peanut butter. For a more traditional acai base, the Powerhouse is quite delicious as well.
I also like that Bare Bowls has a thicker and richer consistency than most acai places I’ve been to.
It’s hard to not be a fan of a place that is packed with nutritional goodness & oh so palatable at the same time. Still not convinced? Take a closer look at the menu and note that each bowl comes with an additional ingredient such as «peace» and «love».

The acai bowls are delicious, and there are a variety of different options to choose from.
They are $ 12 each, but I still find myself here a lot because they’re worth it, and really healthy.
My go to bowl is the Cardinal with spinach added.

Bare Bowls will make your wallet bare!
It’s so good though. Way too expensive for dessert, but it also feels incredibly healthy. It’s hard to imagine eating anything cooked after this. Bowls come in two sizes. The small ($ 8) is actually really small (I could eat two of these easily). The large ($ 12) looks like it could fit 3 small bowls in it. Regardless of the size, BB really makes it about the quality vs. the quantity.
I ordered the small cardinal with added matcha ($ 1). The sorbert itself isn’t that cold, which is good if you want dessert on a cold day. I wish the banana slices were bigger but then it would be hard to squeeze that into the bowl. Everything about this restaurant oozes clean eating and feeling fresh.

After my quest for the best Acai bowls, I was highly conflicted as these joints have been popping up like crazy in Sunnyvale, Mountain View, and all over San Francisco as well.
After 6 – 7 visits, I have to say that Bare Bowls is my absolute favorite now. Especially now that they’ve gotten ramped up and the employees are more up to speed and settled in. They even allow substitutions on occasion (did peanut butter instead of almond twice in the base of the Trailblazer– awesome!).
The wifi here is fast and the space overall Is welcoming and spacious with half a dozen seats at the bar in the back, 2 – 3 bar seats at the front, a shared 5-​seat communal table and two comfy couches at the front entrance.
Overall– the Acai here is outstanding. They don’t use Acai sorbet nor frozen, pre-​sweetened Acai base which I love! All Natural ingredients used here. I love the Gorilla, the Trailblazer, and the PowerHouse– yum!