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Açaí bowl reviews · Nekter Juice Bar - Manteca

165 Commerce Ave, Ste 106, Manteca, CA

4.8

92 guest ratings·69 written reviews

The rating and counts above are store-wide. 16 written reviews mention Açaí Bowls, newest first.

Chelsey M.
My bowl was delicious!! Super quick to make it too.
Cezar VelazquezGoogle
I love a place not serving absolute junk! If you want something healthy and quick save your body go to Nekter! This environment at this one is super friendly and welcoming. Very clean all around and decorated appropriately with fun games for the kids and family! The smoothies are great! I can’t wait to try more of the good variety of items like Açaí bowls, protein waffles next time I’m in the area but the smoothies are delicious!
Response from the owner · August 25, 2026
Hi Cezar, thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted that you enjoyed your smoothie, appreciated the variety of healthy options, and found our store clean, friendly, and welcoming. Our goal is to create a healthy spot that is also fun. We want it to be an engaging space where families can relax and enjoy time together, which is why we included games for children and adults alike. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you and your family back for more healthy treats!
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key PGoogle
The bowls and smoothies here are very good however I have noticed missing ingredients two times before and the wait time is far too long. I’ve been to other locations and it’s a quick, fast process. Coming here is almost dreadful because im always waiting about 30 minutes for an acai bowl hopefully this is fixed asap because its simply not convenient to come here for a quick smoothie and end up waiting half an hour, I could cook a whole meal within the time frame I wait for 2 acai bowls.
Response from the owner · August 25, 2026
Hi Key, thank you for sharing your feedback and for letting us know that you enjoy our bowls and smoothies. We sincerely apologize for the missing ingredients and the longer-than-expected wait times. Our açaí bowls are prepared according to Nékter’s standard recipe and portioning procedures, including the prescribed açaí base, ingredients, and toppings for each menu item. Since you experienced missing ingredients on two occasions, we would like to investigate this further. Please email us at [email protected] with the details of your visit and the ingredients that were missing so we can review what happened and assist you further. Furthermore, we understand how frustrating a long wait can be. Although brief delays may occasionally be unavoidable during busy periods, we understand the inconvenience this may have caused. As a newly opened location, some of our team members are still training and improving their speed while maintaining the quality of each order. We would appreciate the opportunity to make this right and assure you that we are working to provide the level of service you deserve and expect. Thank you for trusting and supporting us.
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Devin DelarosaGoogle
I’ve been there twice this week and I love the radiant raspberry bowl and immunity shots, however the wait time is too long. The first time I went a young lady was being trained, so I thought that was why. Unfortunately I was wrong just left today and still a 30 minute wait and others were leaving and also making complaints, one woman waited over an hour, too long for a smoothie. I do think everything else is wonderful. Need more staff or training.
Response from the owner · August 18, 2026
Hi Devin, thank you for visiting us and for your kind words about our Radiant Raspberry Bowl and immunity shots. We sincerely apologize for the excessive wait times you experienced. A 30-minute wait, and especially a wait of over an hour, is not the standard of service we want to provide. We are a new team with some of our employees being actively trained, as you have rightly mentioned, but we understand that this does not make the delay any less frustrating. Please rest assured that your feedback has been taken seriously. We are actively improving our staffing, training, and order-management process to ensure this does not happen again. Thank you for your patience and for bringing this to our attention. We hope you will give us another opportunity to provide you with a prompt service that you truly deserve.
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Bailey FordGoogle
So where was the acai in my acai bowl. this place is a waste of time and money
Response from the owner · August 16, 2026
Hi Bailey, we’re very sorry to hear about your experience. This is not the experience we want any of our customers to have. Our açaí bowls are prepared using Nékter’s standard recipe, which includes a measured serving of açaí blend as the base, with space reserved for granola, fresh fruit, and other selected toppings. Every bowl should still contain the full standard portion. If your bowl contained less açaí than expected, we sincerely apologize, and we would be happy to offer you a complimentary remake. However, we were unable to locate an order associated with the name on your Google profile, so please allow us to make this right for you by emailing your order number or receipt to [email protected] and helping us investigate this matter in detail. We look forward to your cooperation in this matter and assure you that you will not face the same issue again at our facility.
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SERGIO BGoogle
I ordered two BYO Açaí Banana Berry Bowls, and unfortunately, both bowls had a very small amount of açaí, probably only around two tablespoons. The bowls were mostly banana and berries, and there wasn’t enough açaí to really taste it. I understand that portions can vary, but it was a little disappointing since açaí is supposed to be one of the main ingredients of the bowl. I just wish there had been a bit more açaí so the bowl tasted more like an Açaí Banana Berry Bowl. Hopefully the portioning can be improved in the future! Update after the owner’s response: Thank you for taking the time to respond. I do appreciate that you reviewed the order and explained how the açaí base is prepared. However, I would like to clarify a few things. My concern was never that I expected the entire bowl to be pure açaí. I understand that the base is blended with other ingredients. My expectation was simply that there would be a reasonable amount of açaí in the bowl, especially since it is an Açaí Banana Berry Bowl. From what I received, there appeared to be only around a couple of tablespoons worth of açaí, with the majority of the bowl being banana. There was so little açaí that I could barely taste it. I understand that the recipe may have been followed according to your standards, but I was disappointed with the final proportion of açaí in the bowl. I also want to clarify the situation regarding the reviews and accounts. I did not make multiple reviews from multiple accounts. I ordered two bowls—one for myself and one for my friend. My friend was also disappointed with their bowl and independently wanted to share their own experience. We are two different customers who received two bowls from the same order and had similar concerns. I also did not appreciate receiving five phone calls within approximately 30 minutes regarding my review. After the third call, a voicemail was left explaining that the business cares about reviews because it is a new location and that the recipe had been followed. I understand that reviews are important to a new business, but I provided my phone number through my Nékter account for purposes related to my order, not with the expectation that it would be used to contact me repeatedly to discuss a review. I respect that you wanted an opportunity to explain your side, but I would have preferred that the review simply be responded to through the platform rather than receiving multiple calls in such a short period of time. My intention with the review was simply to share my honest experience and explain why I was disappointed. I hope this feedback can be useful as you continue improving the new location
Response from the owner · August 13, 2026
Thank you Sergio for taking the time to share your feedback. We take every customer review seriously, and as a newly opened business with a new team, feedback like this is especially important to us because it gives us an opportunity to identify areas where we can improve. We did try to reach you using the phone number associated with your order so that we could better understand your concerns and discuss the preparation of your bowls. Unfortunately, despite multiple attempts to contact you, we have not yet been able to reach you. We did leave a voicemail, and we noticed that a transcription of that voicemail has been uploaded with your review. We would still very much appreciate the opportunity to speak with you directly so that we can better understand your experience and address your concerns personally. We have also reviewed your order receipt carefully for reference. Your order was placed as two BYO Açaí Banana Berry Bowls, with no blueberry inside and no strawberry inside, along with the other customizations shown on the receipt. We also want to clarify that Nékter’s Açaí Banana Berry base is a blended preparation, rather than a separate layer of pure açaí placed underneath the toppings. The standard base incorporates açaí with other ingredients, and your order specifically requested that blueberry and strawberry be excluded from the blend. As a result, the appearance, texture, and overall balance of a customized bowl can differ from a traditional açaí bowl that may have a more substantial layer of açaí puree. Based on the receipt, our team prepared the order according to the customizations that were entered. We completely understand, however, that the final product may not have matched what you expected, and we are genuinely sorry that you were disappointed. We also noticed that the same concern appears to have been shared from two accounts across multiple platforms. We completely respect your right to share your experience and understand how important it is for customers to be able to provide honest feedback. This is why we have made several attempts to reach you directly. Our sincere hope is that we can have the opportunity to speak with you, understand your concerns, and work toward a resolution that leaves you feeling heard and respected. As a new Manteca location, we are still learning and refining our processes, and we genuinely value the opportunity to improve. We would appreciate the chance to speak with you directly and understand your concerns further. Please reach out to us at [email protected]. We would sincerely appreciate the opportunity to make this right and would be happy to offer you a complimentary remake of your bowls. Your feedback is extremely important for us, and your support and cooperation in this matter will go a long way in helping us grow our newly found venture.
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Sartaj SinghGoogle
Such a great spot for a healthy meal or snack! Everything tasted fresh and high quality, and I loved knowing I was getting something nutritious without it feeling boring. The smoothies and bowls were both delicious. Highly recommend!
Response from the owner · August 12, 2026
Thank you for the fantastic feedback! We're thrilled you enjoyed our smoothies and bowls. It's great to hear that you found a healthy meal that doesn't compromise on taste. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to serving you again soon!
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Alyssa S.
Had their smoothies and bowls a couple times - delicious and the service is smooth.
Michael J.
I'm genuinely happy to have such a healthy and tasty choice nearby. I'm super into their chia pudding and acai bowls. Even with tons of online orders coming in, they really look after the walk-in customers too. It's sad when I see people being mean to staff - you all work hard and don't deserve that. Show some respect and patience because your food won't appear instantly!!!!!
Victoria R.
my acai bowl was made perfectly, and it was delicious! I called it in and it was ready when I got there! Pleasant young man working there!
DEBRAGoogle
Extremely nice staff, everything is fresh and delicious. It is VERY busy and they just opened, so please be patient and BE NICE! The strawberry cloud smoothie is 10/10, and the green juice was absolutely delicious. We also highly enjoyed the protein power bowl! Definitely be sure to visit
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First L.
Every time I order, my bowls are made with such care. Always so tasty!
aaliyah jazmineGoogle
So many yummy options juices smoothies bowls & more So glad we have one in manteca ! Definitely recommend💚
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Cecilia G.
The Açai bowls are solid but sometimes it takes a minute depending on who's working that day.
BusloopGoogle
What an awesome addition to Manteca! The atmosphere is welcoming, and it’s the perfect place to grab a quick drink or healthy snack. They have a great selection of fresh juices, smoothies, açaí bowls, yogurt, protein shakes, and more. We stopped by with the family and everyone found something they loved. We’ll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend checking it out!
Response from the owner · August 12, 2026
Thank you for the fantastic feedback! We're thrilled to be a part of the Manteca community and delighted to hear that your family enjoyed our selection of fresh juices, smoothies, and açaí bowls. We can't wait to welcome you all back for more healthy snacks and drinks. Your recommendation means a lot to us!
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