Raining Berries - Brandon — Restaurant in Brandon

I've been waiting for Raining Berries to open a new location in Brandon. They have locations in Lutz and St. Pete. This will be the 3rd location to open in the Tampa Bay area. There will be one in Riverview too. Yay!

This visit was on a Saturday morning. I got there pretty early and had my choice of seating. I love the décor and clean atmosphere. I was greeted right away. Everyone looked happy to be there. The menu is full of all kinds of healthy options. They had fruit bowls with all different bases such as açaí berry, pitaya, coconut sorbet, and a matcha sorbet. The whole menu was a little overwhelming at first. I actually walked in thinking I would get the avocado toast but I ended up getting the matcha paradise bowl. It was absolutely delicious. It had lots of mango, pineapple, and strawberries. There was granola, but they didn't go overboard with that. Some places give you too much granola, so I was happy for that. The matcha sorbet was actually sweet but with the green tea flavor. I'd totally get this same bowl again. I also decided to get a latte. I initially wanted the white chocolate matcha latte, but I quickly changed my mind after seeing some of their seasonal offerings. They have many unique flavors of all kinds of tea and coffee variations. I got the coconut flute latte with coconut milk. In retrospect, I kind of wish I had chosen a different milk option. It needed one that was more creamy such as oat milk or whole milk. It was still good. There are many milk options. I'll try something else next time.

So, they have smoothies (including spirulina blends) and kombucha as well. They have a lavender mojito and goji grape kombucha. Those flavors sound great. The menu also has specialty toasts such as avocado, bananarama, and ciabatta caprese. There are so many choices. I even saw artisan teas served in mason jars. This is a place that I will frequent often.

It's in the shopping plaza near Bolay, and next door to F45 Training on Brandon Blvd. They just opened recently. The service is great. You place your order up front and they will bring it to your table. I'm so glad I finally got to try it. I had heard so many good things about it from others who have been to the Lutz location. It's finally...

I ordered an açaí bowl and it was consisted of a very small amount of açaí compared to the amount of toppings. If I order an açaí bowl, that is what I expect to get. Not a candy bowl. It was also very, very, sweet by itself, even without the overpowering toppings. (And I suppose it was real açaí). And anyone who knows the taste of açaí knows that VERY SWEET is one thing that it is naturally not by itself. On top of the disappointment with the açaí bowl, the large amount of toppings were just thrown in the bowl. I would not have minded if I would have gotten lots of fruits, but what I got a lot of was the Nutella, I mean lots and lots of it. For what I ordered it should have been half the price and it should have been made know that the açaí is not the traditional açaí and that you get more toppings than acai. At least people will have an idea of what to expect and know upfront that it is not what they have been used too. And for the amount of the açaí bowl, my açaí should have been more than 2/3 full with a small amount of natural fruit toppings and a modest amount of Nutella and almond butter to add that perfect garnishment. With all of the other complaints I really hope they reach management so that these most important things WILL change. As you see I am not the only one who is bold enough to admit that there is a problem in hopes of some...

I had just left from this location the service was not only slow but completely ignored me after giving me part of my order. I had notified the young lady that was working behind the counter that I did not receive my Feeling Nutty Bowl she responded that it was being made and will be right up. After waiting for some time I went to the cashier that took my order and she told me that it was still being made. I sat for over 45 minutes as they continue to fill people orders that came in way after I had placed my order. They continued filling to go orders as I continue to ask for my food. Till eventually I had to ask for my refund on my Bowl due to negligence. Terrible Custom service. There is no reason that I watching white patrons get there food and finish eating their food as I continue to ask for mines and no matter how nice and patient I was to turn around and continue to get ignored!!! First Time coming to the establishment and I don't think I will return and if so I definitely will not be coming back to this location!...