Paradise Bowls — Restaurant in Westpark

EDIT: 9/14/2024 Changing my prior review to 1 star. I live in San Diego so I hardly get to eat here anymore, but I was driving into town and tried to place a phone order at approximately 5:30 PM and again approximately 5:35 PM. Unfortunately no one picked up the phone so I figured I would get here 15 minutes before closing to order in person. When I arrived, I had to wait for a few minutes. Eventually, one of the employees told me that the kitchen closed at 5:30pm, despite the sign on the door saying 6pm. It was 15 minutes before closing when I arrived. The woman whose order they did take said she arrived no more than 5 minutes before me. When I asked if there was a manager to speak with, I was told there was no manager and that there would be no manager all week. The employee that I spoke with said his name was Carlos. The other customers and I all walked out confused and upset by the experience.

The employees turned off the lights and left the shop by around 5:55pm, despite the hours listed on the door and online saying they close at 6pm.

Prior review: This was my first time trying Paradise Bowls and I loved it! Ordered on the phone and my açaí bowls were ready when I arrived. The portion size is huge for the price. Other places in the area charge a lot more for the same or smaller size....

Jacob and Alex couldn’t have been more welcoming and helpful. Paradise Bowls is a decent spot to go when craving smoothies or Acai. Their açaí bowls are consistently fresh and well-prepared, with that perfect balance of sweet and tart that makes açaí so addictive.

I ordered their "Island Bowl" which comes loaded with granola, banana, strawberries, and a drizzle of honey. The portions are generous enough to feel satisfying without being overwhelming. Their smoothies are equally impressive – smooth, perfectly blended, and not too icy.

What keeps this from being a perfect 5-star review? Two minor things: the prices are a bit on the high side (though comparable to other açaí places), and during peak hours the wait can stretch to 15-20 minutes. Their mobile ordering helps with this, but it's something to be aware of if you're in a hurry.

The staff is generally friendly. The location on Barranca is clean and has a nice beachy vibe that makes you feel like you're getting a little taste of vacation while you eat.

If you're looking for a nutritious meal or post-workout refuel in Orange County, Paradise Bowls definitely deserves a spot in your regular rotation. Just maybe avoid the lunch rush if you're...

This is the second time it has happened to me, first time I let it slide. Their doors say close at 6:00 pm. I drove down knowing that was the case and got here at 5:30. The doors were locked, lights were off but employees still in the store cleaning. They did not answer their phone and they had a few people outside inquiring what was happening. Finally one of them opened the door and said that they were closed because their machine wasn't working yet they don't inform anybody just lock the doors. When asked about not answering the phone, he said the phones get turned off at 5:30 cause of the rush before close. When asked for the owner or manager he said they didn't have that information at the moment. They offered no help or answer to anybody waiting and there were at least 6 different parties outside. They had a too bad so sad attitude. I'm not sure the owner knows that the employees are closing early so that they can leave by 6:00 rather than close at 6:00. Horrible way to run a business....