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Backyard Bowls

331 Motor Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-3436
805-845-5379
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Ranked #2 of 308 restaurants in Santa Barbara
Cuisines: American
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch
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Hidden Hills, California
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75 reviews 75 reviews
41 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

We went for late lunch on a Thursday. The place was full. The menu is on boards on the wall. You line up to give your order, then find a table and wait for your food to be served. The bowls include fruit, veggies, acai, oats, and nuts. They also make smoothies with similar ingredients. The bowls are large. Unless... More

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Ohio
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4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2013

Wish we had one of these at home - so refreshing to start the day! Enjoyed our bowls while sitting in the sunshine and the air. Definitely a highlight!

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See 4 more reviews by Vidpro23 for Santa Barbara
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

The workers r awesome. The environment is awesome. The food is outstanding, they care about quality. They support green; local; organic. Do yourself a favor and visit this place when in Santa Barbara. It's a well deserved treat for ur body!

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London, United Kingdom
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6 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2013

The bowls are delicious, the staff are friendly, the seating is comfortable. It's a great spot to go for a healthy snack, breakfast or lunch. The location is good, with coffee or crepes next door and the beach a 5 minute walk away. They care about the environment as well, using stamp cards to keep track of when you return... More

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Houston
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14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2013

Went here with my wife while visiting Santa Barbara. Definitely a local spot, and they deliver big time. If you are a fan of healthy Acai and Quinoa, you will be right at home here. Imagine being able to customize your very own bowl of healthy goodness, and you'll get an idea of this place. Also -- this is right... More

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Orangevale
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 10, 2013

Great healthy breakfast Went back 3 times Rode my bike in the morning and picked up bowls for my family The boys loved it. Nice not haveing fast food

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Grand Junction, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 4, 2013

Absolutely love this place. Wonderful, healthy ingredients, all fresh. Lots of choices. Place is noisy due to the ongoing blenders.

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Clovis, California
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13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 3, 2013 via mobile

Just like breakfast, lunch, or a snack should be! The acai bowls are fresh, cool, and filled with the freshness and sweetness of fresh fruit. It was so good I came back the next morning for oatmeal. Their "small" bowls are actually huge. The atmosphere inside is loud due to whirling machines and music, but Santa Barbara and goleta have... More

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Carpinteria, California
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120 reviews 120 reviews
83 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 27, 2013

My hubby and I learned about Backyard Bowls from our neighbor. Since then, we been there three times this year for breakfast and have enjoyed each meal immensely. The food is freshly made, with wholesome ingredients and delicious. I enjoyed the Quinoa Bowl three times in a row and it is always consistently delicious. It's a hot cereal with cashew... More

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See 20 more reviews by LisaandRod93013 for Santa Barbara
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 24, 2013

Whenever we go to Santa Barbara, Backyard Bowls is a "must have" meal. We usually grab a bowl at lunch before heading out for an active day, or mid afternoon to regain our energy used up on our adventures! Every bowl is excellent, and always hard to choose. Sometimes we even hit up the downtown location early in the day,... More

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