Power Bowl

I love this place, but would’ve been nice if they would’ve put on Facebook and or Instagram somewhere to let people know it was closed and when will exactly be open !!!

I’ve been here a fair amount of times, since it’s the closest Acai bowl to my school/​house. Let’s just say, powerbowl is where you go when you have fruity feels, and Jamba Juice is too sugary. Their fresh fruit toppings are amazing, and their Acai blend is pretty good as well. The only thing about powerbowl is the lack of parking since its in DTSJ, which is why I’m taking one star off, but other than that, powerbowl is my go to place when I want something healthy and good!

Closed for renovations till January but really good bowls, full of options and variety.

Love this place especially the guy JC who works here her makes the BEST power bowls and is ALWAYS the first one to greet me and help me out!

Really friendly staff and it tasted fresh enough, but there were just so many options it was hard to decide what I wanted!
I ended up just getting strawberries and coconut flakes w/​chocolate granola on my acai bowl. Reasonably priced, and gets the job done.

If you have ever had authentic acai bowls, you know that this does not compare. HOWEVER, if you live in san jose or within a 15 mile radius, you know that there are no other acai bowls! The closest place would be Mountain View/​Sunnyvale and honestly, power bowl will fulfill my cravings just perfectly. I originally had this at a 3 stars, but I think they deserve an extra one for bringing acai bowls to an area where majority of people have not tried or heard of what an acai bowl even is. It’s conveniently located near San jose State if you’re a student and need a quick and healthy pick me up.
They use to have a menu of bowls with premade combinations, but I see that they’ve taken that out and now everything is completely customizable which is great! You can choose your base mixture and go with something as simple as the classic acai/​strawberry/​banana/​blueberry/​mango or you can be adventurous and try the one with dragonfruit. You then get to choose what kind of granola you would like and honestly I did not even know there was other kinds of granola. After that you choose your toppings such as fruits, honey, nuts, etc. The prices for toppings are kind of crazy, like a dollar for mangoes?! 75 cents for a banana?! I half want to just get these bowls plain and top it myself at home. Regardless, it was delicious. I got the starter size, class mix, class granola, with strawberries, bananas, coconut shavings, and honey. It ended at about $ 7.50 or so. They have other sizes, but I’m glad I got the starter size because it had the perfect fruit to acai mix proportion. The ratio made it so that with every bite, I had the right about of acai blend with fruits. If you get a larger size, you’ll end up finishing your fruits quicker and be left with just the acai mixture. This for sure satisfied my friend and I’s hunger and was a healthy choice.

I’ve walked by here countless times and I finally tried it for the first time. It’s very convenient for a SJSU student because it’s right across from the MLK Library.
Walking in, you’re greeted by friendly staff, who also look like they’re students. You basically order up front with everything you want in your acai bowl or drink and wait for your order to be made.
I got the classic blend which included strawberries, bananas, mangoes, blueberries and the usually fruits. I also got the classic granola with it with fresh strawberries as the topping. It was pretty good in my opinion. I haven’t had a lot of acai bowl experiences to really judge, but I could taste the freshness of the blend and the fruits.
I do agree with the majority of the Unilocalers about the price of this place. Yes, it’s expensive. But most healthier options are expensive. The original size bowl is $ 5.99 and depending on your toppings, it costs extra. I don’t necessarily think the size of the bowl is worth the price, but I would say that the acai bowl was good in what I paid for, in terms of taste and fulfillment.
Overall, if you’re into acai bowls, don’t hesitate to try this place. It honestly isn’t bad. I did enjoy it very much. It’s nice to splurge a little sometimes for a healthier option. I’ll be coming back again!

Why does this place have 4 stars…
Came here Saturday afternoon no one was in the building. I got a large regular acai. Unlike Jamba Juice EVERY topping was an extra charge… Ranging from .50 to $ 1. If you think about it… That’s a lot. I got honey granola and mangos and it was like $ 11.
The acai wasn’t too tasty.
I probably won’t be coming back

For the most part, this place is great for a nice healthy cup of goodness ! For my health lovers out there, if you are looking for a tasty place that has a number of health benefits but has a tasty treat to it this is the place to go !:)
I come here after a long workout or before one to give me some sort of energy and it is great! They provide fresh fruit and granola (that you can purchase by the bulk in the store). The employees are typically San Jose State students. The location is super convenient and affordable to. They serve other things like oatmeal and protein shakes if you feel like mixing it up.
Things are cut fresh every day so for that reason they can give you small increments of fruit on some days (my only reason for rating it 4 stars). For the most part give Power Bowl a shot! It is a lovely place to enjoy fresh fruit!

Quite honestly, this food establishment has managed not to meet my expectations. Don’t get me wrong, the bowls and smoothies are not bad at all! They are actually pretty excellent. I typically order the Protein bowl with peanut butter, and add bananas, strawberries and vanilla almond granola as the toppings.
My two star review is mainly based on Power Bowl’s unorganized system. I noticed that they only staff three people, at most, and they only have one blender! That’s right, one blender at a place that specializes in smoothies!
This place has so much potential. It is located in the heart of downtown near SJSU, where there are thousands of hungry students, or should I say hangry students? The last time I was here, it took 35 minutes for my bowl to come out. I was there with two coworkers, and they also had to wait 35 minutes for their bowls. Luckily, we work across the street from this place and we had a 1 hour lunch break in addition to our 30 minute travel time from a library convention :)
All I desire is for Power Bowl to invest in more blenders and hire more staff. Seriously, my review is not based on the customer service. The staff are friendly and they do the best they can. It’s too bad that this business doesn’t provide the staff with more blenders and helping hands to get through a busy day. I actually really sympathize for the staff! Also, there are not a lot of places nearby that serve healthy protein bowls. There are two Jamba Juice places on campus, but their bowls are not as flavorful as Power Bowl’s… well, at least in my opinion.

I used to be all about that Acai life when I lived in SoCal thanks to the abundance of Acai bowl places there and sort of forgot about Acai bowls after returning to SJ. I walked by this place on my way to MLK Library and decided to try it out and HOLY MOLEY I am addicted!
Service is great and the Acai bowls are even better. They have a variety of toppings and blends which satisfy any craving. I usually get a peanut butter protein bowl with vanilla almond granola, pineapples, mangos, agave nectar and bee pollen (just so I can say I eat bee pollen on the regular).
I take all my health nut and foodie friends here and they love it, definitely check this place out for breakfast or a pre/​post workout or afternoon snack.

Lack of staff and owners presence. Took close to 40 minutes to be served. (1) guy working is not enough. And only (1) blender.
Invest in your business show up and support your staff or just close the doors.

Today was my first visit here, which might have been just bad timing due to all the hecticness that the first week of the semester causes.
The ONLY reason why I’m leaving a good rating is for the 2 staff members that were working. Honestly it was noticeable that they were short staffed but they were trying to the best of their ability to get things done. Therefore, it wasn’t their fault of the long wait because it is clear that there should have been more staff members working. So thumbs up to those two awesome workers, hopefully you guys get more staff members in.
If they wouldn’t have been so nice and fast working, I would have given this place 1 star because I had asked for no peanut butter in my dessert bowl and after the 30 minute wait it turns out they put peanut butter.

I’ve had a number of acai bowls in my day, and the main reason why I gave 3 stars to Power Bowl is because of the price. Super pricey! Most acai places I have visited include the toppings on them, but at power bowl, it only comes with granola toppings, and from what the worker told me, the «classic granola» flavor is not so yummy. The vanilla almond flavor is more delicious, but there is a $ 0.25 upcharge. All fruits and other toppings are extra too, on top of the $ 4.99 or $ 5.99 or $ 8.49 (power size). The toppings and fruit can add up, so I’m not a fan of that.
Nothing super special about the acai bowls here, but the staff member was very friendly and attentive. If I was craving a healthy snack option, I would probably return here because there are not many acai bowls available in the area. But again, savor the snack because you paid good money for it!

I just recently had an acai bowl in Santa Cruz and, because I don’t live anywhere near Santa Cruz, was very much hoping that this would be a decent alternative.
I got a starter Classic with the Almond granola and with added strawberries and banana, which amounted to ~$ 7. Sadly, didn’t nearly make it as good as the Santa Cruz acai bowl– it tasted like a smoothie that I could make for myself at home. And it’s definitely not worth the price.
²⁄₅. Literally «Meh. I’ve experienced better.»

Alright, I’ve read through some of these reviews and felt the need to set the story straight with this place. I go here at least once a week and it’s definitely not close to my house. So here it is.
I’ve had acai bowls up and down California as well as in Hawaii on several different occasions. I keep it honest, and I’d have to say that the acai bowls here at powerbowls are by far the best I’ve ever had. The consistency is always perfect. My go-​to bowl is the protein bowl with whey protein. I always top it with mangoes, strawberries, load it with vanilla almond granola. Finishing sting agave.
Let’s talk about consistency. They’re bowls always look different depending on who’s making it but taste is consistently the same (delicious). But along with consistency, they consistently run out of whey protein. They have other protein options (hemp, soy, peanut butter) but those change taste. Once that part of the process is corrected I’d give this place 5 stars. In my opinion it’s the only part of the process that’s broken.
Lastly, I’d like to address some concerns I read. Price. It does sound expensive and to some it actually might be but, when’s the last time you went to the grocery store? Food is expensive and fresh fruit isn’t cheap. People need to understand that this is a business in a prime downtown location. They have to pay the bills.
Second, someone mentioned average customer service… What does that even mean? I’m a usual so I don’t ask about the menu but when I see someone who does, these guys usually go out of their way to assist. They’ll greet you, thank you and happily answer any questions you may have. So if that’s average then this place is average.
Anyway, I’m done ranting. I like this place and if you can understand the meaning of «getting what you pay for» (quality) and don’t mind driving downtown, this place is worth trying.
Peace

$ 7 for some fruit… I could’ve gone to Jamba Juice LOL.
The customer service was average. I liked how the store had a separate seating area. There was a lot of raves about this place before I went so I expected more than what I actually got, and it was my fault I guess.
It’s refreshing, but not worth the price.

Cool acai bowl spot near SJSU – stopped by a couple times when I went to school there. The acai and others fruits are fresh and of high quality, plus you can add greens to your bowl to turn the healthiness up another notch. I usually go that route b/​c the greens are masked by the flavor of the fruits and granola. You can get regular granola or a chocolate granola (that I believe is sugar free/​no sugar added).
Service was always good. Workers are friendly, helpful, and enthusiastic about the business. It’s nice to have more acai bowl options in the area – before I used to have to drive to Santa Cruz to fulfill the cravings.

I’m always on the hunt to try new foods and things. I’ve been eyeing this place for awhile since it’s so close to SJSU. I had a huge gap between my classes and decided to stop by.
This place is cute. It was my first time here and I honestly didn’t know where to start or what to order. The two guys noticed I was lost but we’re extremely helpful and nice and answered all my questions. I didn’t feel unwelcomed or anything.
I opted for THE DRAGON with Bananas and THE OMEGA smoothie.
The wait was longer than I expected but I didn’t mind because I’m a really patient person and plus I wasn’t in any hurry. That just means that each order is handcrafted to perfection and fresh! Now that’s freakin’ awesome!!!
Took my first bite into the DRAGON bowl and it was heaven! The honey definitely made it that much better and not overly sweet.
I’m in love with the OMEGA smoothie though… It’s made with coconut milk and I love coconut milk!!! It’s delicious and creamy.
Pricing can be steep but it’s definitely worth trying out or if you want to be a little healthier.
Will be coming more often! & bringing friends with me! Haha

Yum!
Ordered the classic acai bowl with strawberries, bananas, banana granola, and pistachios :) Super filling, healthy, and yummy! Basically tastes like a thicker Jamba juice smoothie with toppings you can customize – nuts, fruits, granola, protein powder, almond butter, anything your heart desires :) Price can add up fast so don’t go too crazy. They also have oatmeal, juices, and plain smoothies!