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Santa Barbara: Backyard Bowls

331 Motor Way , Phone: 805 845 5379
www.backyardbowls.com

Reviewed by: teaberry from USA, review #3793

When: 2011

"Better life through better food" - the restaurant's slogan says it all.

THE healthiest food ever. You will always find a crowd of people and a waiting line at this small shop in a little strip mall. And for good reason. Imagine all fresh ingredients, many organic, fruits and grains, flavorfully combined, into large and plentiful bowls of deliciousness and nourishment. I ordered the Hot Quinoa breakfast bowl, and got a generous sized bowl of whole grain quinoa, cooked with freshly ground cashew milk, and topped with fresh blueberries, strawberries, and topped with a little agave syrup. My husband got the Muesli bowl. We both made "all gone" pretty quickly as we savored every yummy bite, felt sated but not overstuffed. They also serve "bowls" featuring the acai fruit, which is a rich anti-oxidant type berry (did not try this). I highly recommended this place for at least breakfast or lunch while in Santa Barbara, for the health nut in you.

Reviewed by: Shannon from CA, review #3470

When: 2010

Yummy smoothies and fruit bowls with all organic ingredients

Directions: Backyard Bowls is near the corner of State & Gutierrez Streets, on a little strip of shops near a public parking lot.

I am addicted to Backyard Bowls smoothies and have to have one (at least) whenever I go to Santa Barbara. They also have fruit bowls, and oatmeal and other cereal based bowls for breakfast. Everything is 100% organic and contains super healthy ingredients, but super healthy never tasted so good.

They are a busy place and there is often a line out the door, but it moves pretty fast. Interestingly though, I have sometime managed to finish my smoothie before I left the parking lot.

An excellent spot to get breakfast, or an afternoon treat while cruising around Santa Barbara.

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