Glow Bowls Açaí & Boba — Restaurant in Bakersfield

I came in for an açaí bowl and a mango smoothie, but unfortunately, my experience didn’t meet expectations. The smoothie didn’t taste very good, and it seemed like the fruit might not have been fresh. A younger lady was preparing everything, and even though there were only about two other customers who had barely ordered anything, it still took quite a long time for my order to be made.

I’ve heard a lot of great things about this place from people I know, so maybe I just came in on an off day. Still, the visit left me feeling underwhelmed.

The music also felt repetitive and dull. I understand this is a Christian shop, and I respect that, but adding more variety to the playlist could help make the atmosphere feel more welcoming to different types of customers.

Lastly, I was disappointed to learn that the owner publicly supports political views that feel disconnected from the community they come from. While that might not matter to everyone, it did affect how I felt about supporting the business.

I really do want to support small, local shops, but this visit didn’t make me...

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ So Good! My Favorite Spot!

I’m so glad I found this place—it’s a hidden gem downtown! Everything here is so good & tastes incredibly fresh. I always order a mango smoothie with boba & a poke bowl with crab salad, both are absolutely perfect.

The boba is really tasty—not too sweet & the tapioca pearls are soft & chewy, just the way they should be. I had a brown sugar milk tea, & it was honestly one of the best I’ve had.

The açaí bowl are amazing too. It's cold & thick, not watery like some places. It comes with fresh fruit, granola & honey on top—so refreshing & full of flavor. You can tell they use really fresh ingredients.

The shop is clean & super cute inside! Definitely kid friendly! The workers are really friendly & make everything fast. It feels like a chill & cozy spot to hang out.

If you’re craving boba or açaí, I totally recommend...

The vibe was nice But…I hate to leave a 3 star review to small businesses and restaurants. But I got a poke ball thinking it will be similar to what you would get at pokiland for example. I mean just let the picture speak for itself. Look at the size and portion of that thing. They were out of the amount of Tuna I wanted. Taste was average at best. Employee was on their phone before they helped me and after they helped me. The freezer was missing name tags. I know these things might sound minimal complaints. But they add up. But mountains are made from pebbles. There’s definitely room for improvements.

Wouldn’t comeback anytime...