Natural Sensations

I love the folks here, there always super friendly and are consistent with the smoothies. I get smoothies and wheatgrass for breakfast when I can here. Thanks guys.

Blueberry waffle yes and orange juice no.
My friend Coco and I came here one day after class because we were both hungry and she said she heard their waffles were good here. Located right in Cesar Chavez, it’s right across from Café 101 and there’s a good amount of tables to sit at.
Their menu is quite extensive with many options for smoothies and bagels. A little bummed that their menu does not include any caffeine whatsoever, but oh well. Their waffles were what we came for so that’s what we got.
I opted for their blueberry waffle with whipped cream and powdered sugar and one of the nice things about this place was that they ask you whether you want the fruits in the waffle or on top. For $ 5 something, you get one big waffle and it’s a good waffle, too. I also opted for their orange juice since my friend pointed out that it was freshly squeezed.
They only have one waffle maker so it was a no brainer that it was gonna take a while for ours to come out, but I’m seriously bummed about their orange juice. My friend Coco had received her strawberry waffle and orange juice at the same time while I only received my waffle. I gave it a few minutes thinking that they were just waiting for the machine to squeeze some
oranges, but eventually the people around me got their order and I was left waiting. I ended up asking one of the cashiers and she just looked at me then picked one off the counter and gave it to me… so for a good couple minutes my OJ was just sitting there without anyone noticing or thinking to hand it to me. Thanks.
Overall, the waffle was definitely good. It was thick and light and something I would come back for, but skip the OJ. It was too sour. And if you’re stuck waiting for your order for a while, best check if they just forgot to hand it to you.

Great snacks/​food! My go to place for healthier fare on campus. Love their fresh juice, (Apple beet with a hint of ginger) and their bagels/​Greek couscous are so yummy! Very fair prices and servings :)

Awesome and healthy for you. Staff aren’t that great, but the owner is nice.

~I just went here today for lunch, and they charged me 25 cents for a glass of ice water. Who came up with that genius idea? The sundried turkey wrap I had was very good, but soggy. I don’t think I’ll come back. It seems overpriced and not worth it for what you get and the occasional poor service ~

There’s nothing good about this place. Long wait for food, and even longer when there’s a rush. Cashiers are sometimes friendly, but most of them have poor attitudes. One time they skipped my number and I asked one of the employees about it, and she rudely said just wait. Today, I saw one of the employees handling the bagels without any gloves. I don’t care how clean your hands are, there’s still chances of contamination.

Amazing everything! Smoothies are amazing, waffles are fluffy and crispy, stuffed pittas are yummy and filling. Love it here!

This review is only for smoothies, I’ve never had their waffles or other food items.
They raised the price recently, but is still considered cheap. $ 5 for the size you receive, I’m not sure where else offers such a deal. I like how they keep their ingredients simple. fruit and juice or yogurt. No need to mix with such powder or vitamin shots.
And they’re speedy too, I never had to wait more than 30 seconds.

I’ve been here a few times and have purchased only their smoothies.
Some facts:
* Smoothies are $ 4.35 each
* Smoothies are all one size
* You can only use your credit card if your total purchase is $ 5 or more (if I remember correctly).
Pros:
+ Quick transactions: there’s usually never a long line and my smoothies have always been prepared in a timely manner.
+ Multiple types of food and drinks to choose from (smoothies, sandwiches, soups, bagels, etc.)
Cons:
— Regarding what I said earlier about quick transactions, some of them have been a little too quick. Yesterday, as I was finishing it, I noticed that there was still some unblended spinach in my «Green Gator» smoothie.
— Last week, after I paid, the cashier didn’t even give me back my change and went ahead and dealt with the next customer. I didn’t make a big deal out of it, due to the fact that it was only $ 0.65. But still, this shouldn’t happen.
— The first time I was here, I observed the cashier make my smoothie without any gloves, right after she had just taken my money and given me my receipt and change.
— Another time I was here, one of my roommates was with me. He, like me, was paying in cash and he happened to have an abundance of $ 1 bills, with which he was paying for his smoothie. The cashier, a girl, took the liberty of remarking something along the lines of «you must be a stripper» or «what are you, a stripper?» to my roommate. Now, before you send me an email telling me to grow up, I’m not necessarily upset about what she said to him. But, let’s be honest. A) You shouldn’t be saying this to a customer. B) Imagine if the tables had been turned and she had been the customer and my roommate or I had been the cashier. Just let that sink in.
Overall, they’re not terrible. But there’s definitely room for improvement.
2 stars

Always pass by this place whenever I’m at Cesar Chavez but never tried it until yesterday after an event. Had a smoothie and it was amazing! The wait time was a bit long considering the amount of orders the staff had to fill but nonetheless the service was good and the prices were alright. Can’t wait to try something else the next time I stop by!

Healthiest place to grab a bite on SFSU campus. My first encounter with Natural Sensation came after the New York minute Deli closed. An acquaintance of mine ranted and raved so much about their delicious bagels especially the «J» bagel.
One semester after weight training class I made my way over not knowing what to order. I gazed up at their menu to see a variety of wonderful smoothies, bagles, wraps, and combo plates.
I decided to play it safe, ordered the cable car which consisted of bananas, strawberries and orange juice. Now if they messed up such a simple smoothie I would never have returned but they didnt!
I decided to try a smoothie a week and eventually tried all 13. The best by far is called the Pacific. You’ll never regretmaking your way down to natural sensations to try out a tasty smoothie or one of the many stomach fulfilling bagels.

This place is by far my favorite place for breakfast when I am at school. I have been coming here since I transferred to SFSU.
This place have everything you want in a breakfast. They have waffles, bagels, burritos, smoothies, yogurt, fresh squeeze OJ, and many more.
I almost always find myself ordering a bagel and a large fresh squeeze orange juice. I’ve tried ordering other stuff on their menu but getting their bagel and a cup of OJ always fills me up.
The price here is pretty cheap especially for being on campus. For a bagel, it cost around $ 1 dollar without any toppings. I think toppings are between $.50 cents to $ 2 dollars. Depending on what you are getting.
I love their orange juice here! This is not the kind of orange juice that you might find at mcd or in store. These are fresh squeeze orange juice with real oranges. You can see your drink being made in front of you, so you know it’s freshly squeeze with no sugar added. They also serve carrot juice. Most people on campus mix their carrot juice with their orange juice to be healthy. But I not a fan of carrots, so I would stick with my orange juice.
Overall, I think this is a great place for students and even visitors to stop by. If you see a long line, don’t worry they move fast, and you will get in and out of line in no time.
Whenever you are at SFSU and want some healthy breakfast, be sure to check out this place for your breakfast need!

Always friendly & fast service! The line can get long, but it goes by quick. My favorites are the wharf smoothie, & the belgian waffle

I only have had drinks. I love their fresh squeezed juices.
I usually get half orange and half carrot.
They are so tasty and so good for your health!

Some damn good smoothies. Favorites are the wharf, which is basically like a breakfast smoothie, and the ghiradelli, which i add peanut butter to for the protein gains. However, two stars off for having some really terrifying prices, which, unfortunately, seem to rise year after year. It was 3.75 last semester, and now it’s a dollar more?
If it keeps up I might have to give up drinking these smoothies.

2014
$ 2 bagel with your choice of cream cheese
$ 3.95 Smoothies
–1 for always putting the wrong order for my bagel. Like today, i ordered whole wheat, and they gave me plain!
— Also the employees are so unpleasant. Never smile and some of the students (cashier) are snobbish.
JANUARY 2015
Prices of bagels up. Bagel + cream cheese $ 2.25

This has been my summer lunch stop for a while now. I tried their small coconut frozen yogurt for $ 1.65 and it was creamy and thick-​plus! Not much coconut pieces in my cup but the flavor is there (you can smell it).

Of all the places to eat on the main concourse level of campus, natural sensations would be towards the top if the list. Its got a whole lot more five star ratings than most places in the area, but after this morning, i wonder what the hell happened…
—The GOOD parts.
1)Student level pricing (+1)
2)Good seating spaces.(+1)
3)lots of green vegan options)+1)
BUT
—The UGLY parts
1) Wharf smoothie is more like Nuts smoothie… perceive that sentence however you wish cause thats all the smoothie turns out to be, nothing but nuts. Strawberry is nonexistent and the banana doesn’t stand a chance… too much nuts in one cup.(-1)
2) Clam chowder sign borders on false advertising cause it taste and looks like someone dumped yesterdays batch of boudin clam chowder, microwaved the daylights and nutrients out of it, put it into a pot and allowed it to sit till morning… Coulda killed the whole bowl through a straw. it was a water disaster. Mcdonalds coulda made a better heartier one for the same price. potatoes were prevalent clams were making a late appearance. But the chowder itself looked more like white molten mocha watered down in like imitation tea in chinatown…
Judging by how watery it was, i bet they scoop from the oily top surface and leave the good stuff for the compost or drain at the end of the day.
(-3)
3) Hearing and seeing the cashier belch out the order you make to a lone smoothie and drinks maker as if she as a busload of helping hands is a little mind boggling. The older Latina woman is hearing more orders per minute than a middle linebacker hears play calls through a whole football game.
I felt bad for the woman trying to keep up with all the drinks and was tempted to berate the cashier to quit yelling and go back there and help with the drinks since the line of tickets was longer behind the counter than the people waiting to order. Even the brunette cashier closes to the wall got the hint and went to assist. but the other kept calling out orders like a wanna-​be kapernick with short lung capacity but loud tones.(-2)
(It seems brunettes are definitely smarter than the pack!)
But I guess sweatshops do exist on campus. Which explains why the drinks aren’t always too consistently made if only 1 person is tasked with it all.
So sad that some people still cant take a hint without having to be told after-the-fact.particularly those who weren’t old enough to remember what happened in 2001 without using wikipedia or cnn.

Favorite smoothie of all time. Green gator without no peanut butter. I’ve tried green gator with peanut butter and it wasn’t for me. So every time I order, I always remember to order my smoothie without peanut butter.
My go to spot for me to get my smoothies to last through my classes.

The owner should consider very carefully what type of student worker he hires. They are required to check for receipts when a customer picks up their order. However, there is one who arbitrarily decides when she will. As a campus with a diversity focus, the white student should be careful about how she deals with all the customers. A white customer forgets his receipt and she very happily responds with «It’s okay.» In fact, I got the sense she was flirting with the guy.
A person of color has their receipt in hand and she gives them the side eye before begrudgingly handing over the item they ordered. No smile.
It’s hard not to notice when you see it done more than once and experience it firsthand.
We might not be of your color, missy, but our money is just as green as the white customer’s. Don’t act like we are disturbing your morning social.
As for the order, it apparently sat getting cold while she was talking about her personal life. And, she got the order wrong, which I didn’t check until I walked halfway across campus. Not cool. (I normally don’t have to check when the summer folks handle business.)