Northside Shack - North Park

The acai is delicious and wonderfully sweet. They serve it in generous plates. While the parking lot can get busy, you’re likely to find a spot if you’re patient. There are also four outdoor seats available if you’d like to enjoy your meal on-site.

10/10. absolutely amazing! from the bowl itself to the customer service to the vibes in the shop (I love the stickers, signs, and community sketchbook). my bowl was delicious, and sizable even for the mini. the toppings are unlimited and literally falling off! my pineapples weren’t ripe— it was nobody’s fault, so I asked for banana as a replacement and they were so quick to “swap” it out for me. it’s dangerous for it to be so close to my house, I will be back 🥰

When you get your bowl they also give you a plate.... You know your acai bowl is LOADED. A medium would fill you up for a day. Definitely consider getting a large and share with someone. Seating is very limited. They have a couple chairs outside the shop facing the parking lot. That being said, you should really come and grab it to go. It's the best deal in town with the most fresh fruit you can get. Parking is very limited.

The acai bowl was fantastic with a generous amount of fresh fruit and rich, creamy peanut butter. Highly recommend for a delicious and refreshing treat!

✨️😍 Perfect smoothie bowls. It was so delicious all I can say is that they are made with love! 🫶🏽 Every bite was so satisfying and full of flavor and one of thee best bowls I've ever had. Thank you to this gem.💎

Low rating is because of the positively hare-brained layout of this business. It should be takeout ONLY because there isn’t a single place to actually eat. I got an açaí bowl, which despite being $20+ was excellent. But, when you find yourself in this scenario, you will immediately look to find a table to eat at (most people I know prefer to eat their açaí bowl before it melts into just a crunchy smoothie). That’s where the joy of your fresh tasty açaí bowl comes to a grinding halt. There are several tiny seats for children (why they prioritized toddler seating over a table for adults is beyond me), a few other chairs inside and a large bench/wall for sitting upon, and a few seats outside. But there is not ONE TABLE at this absurd establishment. If you’re just getting smoothies, great. You can sit anywhere and relax and sip your smoothie. But have you ever tried to eat an açaí bowl that is stuffed to the brim, or even with the tasty fruit piled high? If so, you know that there is usually very limited room for stirring, and the bowl will often sort of self-destruct in the process. This is particularly true here since, to be fair, they generously add the freshly sliced fruit well above the rim of the container. But attempting to eat an açaí bowl like this, while standing up, is utter madness. They have AMPLE space for tables, yet instead chose to fill it exclusively with chairs. The same is true outside: lovely seating area, with NO TABLES. Three stars purely for the totally illogical interior design. If you claim to support dine-in, you have to actually give your patrons a place to eat. I wasn’t even able to get my açaí bowl home without several pieces of fruit falling off the top of the bowl in the car on the way home, adding to the annoyance of my visit here. If you want a place where you can buy an açaí bowl and actually EAT IT THERE, I highly recommend Rad Habits in South Park.

I was so surprised by variety of toppings in an Acai bowl. I ordered a small bowl with half Coconut Sorbet, half Acai, and all the toppings. The bowls are such a fillful satisfaction. Everything was fresh, high quality, and absolutely delicious. Overall, It's a bit pricey but great value. The only thing I have to say that we had to wait almost 30 mins for two bowls, although there were just around 2 or 3 customers at that time...

Hands down the best acai bowl I’ve had in San Diego. The coconut sorbet is absolutely divine and the best addition to an acai base! Northside Shack loads your bowl up with fruit and other fun toppings! We did not order ahead but our order took only 5-10 minutes to make even though they were quite busy. There’s not really any great place to sit and eat so I would definitely recommend taking your food to go!

One of THE BEST acai places I've had in San Diego. I always try to get close to the acai bowls in Hawaii, and this is as close as you can get. I love the variety of toppings they offer and the different bases they have. They also stack their toppings so you are getting a bang for your buck! Parking in the lot is pretty tight, so we try to find parking in the neighborhood. We typically go on the weekends or right when they open to avoid any rushes. They do online ordering as well. We have done takeout from North Park to Mission Valley and it is still good and not melted at all! A must try if you haven't already!

The way they fill up the bowls past the brim is enough to give this place 5 stars. As east coasters, this 100% fulfilled our idea of the perfect Acai bowl!!! Staff is really nice. Parking is free for customers. And the ingredients were tasty and fresh :)

First time at Northside Shack. There is a small parking lot, but you have to pay to park. There is street parking, but you also have to pay to park. We went during an off-hour so there was no line. My partner and I shared their $17 large acai bowl with all the bases and toppings. I love how toppings are included in the price and they do not skimp out on any ingredients. They fill the bowl over the top which we love to see. We also added peanut butter to our bowl and it was yum! It felt refreshing to eat and the fruits seemed fresh. They give you a paper plate to put under your bowl because the toppings will definitely come off once you start eating. I will definitely be coming back here whenever I am back in SD.

I got the medium custom acai bowl with half pitaya half acai and all the toppings except for grapes. I love how all toppings are included in the price and you can see how my bowl ended up being so loaded that stuff was falling out!! I went during an off-hour so it was not busy at all and staff there were very friendly. There's no seating, so this is a grab and go type of place. Acai bowls are so expensive in the first place so I'm very picky about it but this place was well worth it :)

Parking is free and they have a parking lot. You get to build your own acai bowl but if you want peanut butter or almond butter it's an extra charge of 2 and 3 dollars. There's hardly any seating inside which is why I would give them one less star.

This spot is a must! It's a cute walk up and order store located in north park. I got a build your own acai bowl and it was a huge portion. The service is usually fast and you can call and order ahead as well. Endless choices here from smoothies to acai and even juices. I come here often and highly recommend their tasty acai bowls packed with tons of fruit.

What a gem!! Wish I still lived in San Diego. I would come here all the time! I was visiting for a work conference and needed my açaí bowl fix. This place really hit the spot! The service is quick and pleasant. Very welcoming workers and space. I loved being able to sit against a window to enjoy the socal sunshine. The bowl was generously filled with fruit and acai. Couldn't ask for anything more. I highly recommend a visit.

3.5/5 - Northside Shack in North Park has a small parking lot, but is convenient to walk to if you're in the area. Their acai bowls are packed with fruit toppings, and have plenty of drink options. There are no tables inside, but a couple of outdoor patio chairs to sit and enjoy. The mini bowl is $10 but a good size if you don't want an entire bowl. You can mix and match the bowl bases, and they offer online and phone orders. Takeout is interesting - the bowl and toppings are covered in plastic wrap and given in a plastic bag.

I had a hankering for an acai bowl, which I had last week in Escondido, and it helped my body recover from a wave of fatigue that hit me the week before. Looking on here, I found this place in the middle of North Park. Its list of fruits for their bowls really appealed to me. I'm not crazy about pineapple, but mixed in with other fruits, I don't really mind. It's pretty basic inside the shop. There aren't any tables or a proper seating area, which I think is a small demerit. And it seems like the majority of their customers give off a young hipster vibe, though that can be said of most restaurants and cafes in North Park these days. The large container to hold my coconut sorbet "bowl" was more like a large cup. With that much fruit, it really should've gone with an actual large bowl with a wider base so that it can hold both the sorbet and the fruit. It was literally falling onto the plate when I unwrapped it. Having something like that also makes it difficult to drive with so that it doesn't spill out everywhere. It was still good, though. It hit the spot. Having the coconut sorbet instead of the Acai kind of dents the strong fruity and citrus flavors. What I don't understand is burying the sliced bananas at the bottom of the "bowl."

AMAZING ACAI BOWLS. they actually are the best in town. they give you so many toppings and its always made super fast and fresh. love this place

10/10 The açaí bowl was LOADED with fruit! They definitely give you your moneys worth and the cashier was super nice with helping find something, since I've never really had açaí before! Totally make the visit if you're in the area :)

One of my all-time favorite açaí bowls. A small bowl is $15 which is on the pricier side for sure, but they offer unlimited toppings, so of course I go ham with the toppings every time. I got practically every fruit option they offer and the açaí base and it was pure bliss. The fruit is always so ripe and fresh, I have yet to find another spot that sources such perfect fruit. If you are in a rush, definitely order ahead because you will be waiting 15-20 minutes for your bowl order. This is the ideal healthy treat pick-me-up.

We've been coming here FOREVER for their amazing acai bowls but have been coming more often for their smoothies. Each one slaps! Highly recommend their Stressed one. It's sweet but flavorful. Vitamin C is the citrus thing of your dreams. Think an orange Julius! All in all just a perfect spot for breakfast whatever that may be. This is family ran and you can always tell that it's managed with care. Everyone that works here rocks. Parking - there's a little parking lot attached and although it can be busy just hold a moment and you'll get a spot.

Açaí was good. Not too sweet, not too artificial. Skip the mango coconut, even though it was recommended we all kind of found it just ok. The protein one was very heavy, creamy and cinnamony. It was good but not wow. Next time just go with the açaí.

We ordered an açaí bowl and a smoothie. I was so impressed with how loaded the bowl was with so many fruits! They had so many options to choose from which was great. The ambiance is cute and doesn't really have seating. The service was great as well and they were kind and fast. Would go back!!

I was recommended to have this on our trip to San Diego. Part of me was still skeptical walking in that I didn't go for a Mexican style breakfast, but after having this, I no longer cared. The worker was super sweet, helping us out when ordering, especially for newcomers. I love how seamless it was to order an açaí bowl, as you just needed to choose a base, and you can choose up to 2 too! All the toppings already come with it! I got the small Bowl ($14) with Acai Sorbet and Pitaya Sorbet. It was my first time trying a pitaya bowl, and as much as I enjoy the acai, the pitaya offered a different kind of flavorful and refreshing taste. There was an amazing variety of fruits, all so fresh, especially the mangos! I was worried I would just be eating straight sorbet after getting the fruits on top out of the way, but there was still enough to accompany the bottom base! They also provide a plate with the bowl, which was much needed for fruit spillage. They don't skimp here in packing a lot of fruit into the bowl! Highly recommend for a quick nutritious breakfast!

I LOVE acai bowls and was pleasantly surprised by Northside Shack's variety of toppings. The bowls are expensive, as many are these days, but the large ($17) was great to share between two people. You can have as many bases (acai, pitaya, or coconut) as you'd like with unlimited toppings. There are some additional toppings available for a cost, and adding peanut butter for $2 was very worthwhile. Peanut butter complements the fruit so well and there was plenty in the bowl. There was a bit of a wait as the bases may be blended fresh and it was busy on a weekend around noon. There aren't any tables but a few benches and chairs outside the shop. The North Park Mini Park is a couple blocks away if you're looking for a picnic table. They gave us a plate with our to-go packaged bowl which really helped catch the many toppings piled on top of the large bowl.

There is a tiny parking lot but I ended up finding street parking a short walk away. Parking is rough in north park. Ordering a bowl is pretty simple you choose a size, a base, toppings, and add ons. It is a bit pricey but they really are some of the best açaí bowls around. They pile on the toppings so it's like a fruit salad on top of your açaí bowl.

Hands down the best acai bowl I've had in San Diego. The coconut sorbet is absolutely divine and the best addition to an acai base! Northside Shack loads your bowl up with fruit and other fun toppings! We did not order ahead but our order took only 5-10 minutes to make even though they were quite busy. There's not really any great place to sit and eat so I would definitely recommend taking your food to go!

Small parking available. Definitely better than the other location where there's only street parking. Same great taste and awesome wait staff. Small indoor seating available. Nicely decorated. Modern. This was our first time at this location and won't be our last.

Northside Shack has the best acai bowls ever and I'm grateful for their second location in North Park! I think it's the granola they use and the assortment of fresh and sweet fruits that I am addicted to. They are pricy for their bowls, however, the quality of them and the presentation of the bowls are reasonable once you try one. I tried the trio of bases: coconut, pitaya, and acai. It's sort of like a sampler and I enjoyed each one! My faves have to be the coconut and acai. The bowl was stacked with fresh berries, mangos, grapes, kiwi, pineapple, and shredded coconut. Such a great treat that I'll choose over ice cream any day!

The yummiest fruit bowls ever. They taste even better than they look which always blows my mind because look how gorgeous this is!

I absolutely LOVE Northside shack! The açaí bowls are always loaded with the freshest of fruit and perfect proportions of granola to base. I love adding almond butter too. The fact that you get UNLIMITED toppings is also my favorite! It's my absolute go to when wanting a fresh and filling açaí bowl in SD!

this is hands down the best acai i've ever had! i love the acai base and i usually get fully loaded toppings. it's incredible value for the price, and they always give a lot of fruit! service can be a bit slow - if you order there, it might take 20-30 minutes for you to get your order. i always like ordering online ahead of time and picking up my order! the storefront is small, but they have some chairs outside to enjoy your acai. parking lot is small. overall, would highly recommend!

Listen to the ladies behind the bar - the recommendations are fantastic. I had some wicked blue concoction that was just so tasty - and a bit energizing. I was shocked I didn't need my afternoon caffeine fix. The bowls look amazing and are very popular. It's not uncommon to see a group outside the shack eating açaí bowls. And they are massive. Gonna have to come back for one of those!

This place is absolutely amazing! The staff is very friendly and helpful with answering questions. Just a warning that there isn't a lot of room if you want to sit inside. I ordered a mini bowl consisting of açaí, pitaya, and coconut bases, with all of the toppings. All of the bases were delicious and had an appropriate level of sweetness. The fruit was perfectly ripe. I also liked that the toppings were all included in the price. It was a great value for the price, and if I ever come back in town, I will make sure to stop by.

My favorite açaí in San Diego. Best quality fruits and the coconut and pitaya are an amazing combo. Workers are always super nice and they have some seating inside. This location is a bit roomier than their other one in Point Loma.

Wow! When I was visiting San Diego, my brother highly recommended this place. His exact text in fact was "And let me tell you... açaí bowls will never be the same for you after this" which I was like yeah, yeah. I've had açaí bowls, I like them idk how they can be much better. Damn, he was right. This is hands-down, the best açai bowl place I've ever had and really what makes the difference apart from all the options for customizations and how large and overflowing the bowls are with ingredients is the quality of the fruit. The fruit all of it was just so incredibly fresh. We had everything from pineapple, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, mango, bananas. Everything was amazing.

It's truly the best açai I've had! I love the size options, the flavour, the pricing, the fact that I can choose three different bases. It's all perfect!

The staff is always super friendly and quick. The acai bowls are always 10/10! They're packed with fresh and ripe fruit, and perfect crispy granola. I love that it's walking distance from me and they're dog friendly!

Such a good açaí bowl spot! Love that you can add a bunch of toppings. They load them with fruit!!!

Love this place! The best açaí bowls around and they deliver! Always fresh with a ton of fresh fruit and can always add extras. When we stay in Point Loma-would always walk up to this spot. And glad to see they have a place in North Park. We were staying in Little Italy this time-so location was perfect for delivery. Highly recommend if you're in the area-worth the price.

Literally so good with SO much fruit on top. These fruits aren't even in season yet they are so delicious and so fresh. 10/10

A new favorite in San Diego! I love dragonfruit as the base and have only seen it in 'y favorite spot in LA. I had to come here when I heard it was also in SD. The small was $14 and the large is $16 but the only difference is the amount of base - the fruit volume is the same in each size (fills the cap). I got the small and it was absolutely delicious. My bowl was half açaí, half pitaya, and just about all the toppings they offer. What impressed me the most was how ripe, sweet, and fresh the fruit was. In my humble opinion... It is hard to get all 10 fruits offered ALL ripe at the same time. Skills! Also, don't sleep on the grapes. I thought it was strange as a topping and I am so glad I tried it.

The açaí was super good and a huge portion for the price! I got a size large and it fed two people. There was a ton of fruit and you can choose all of them if you want! Although, I wish there was seating inside. Overall, great experience!

I've been coming to this location and Point Loma for years. It never disappoints, the staff is awesome, the bowls and drinks are unmatched!

I had the mini pitaya and acai bowl with a delightful mix of berries and bananas, and it was both incredibly delicious and a healthy choice. I highly recommend adding a nut butter to your bowl as it enhances the overall experience and adds a necessary touch of indulgence.

Good bowls! Fresh fruit and very filling. Parking can be tight and limited. Otherwise good experience.

Absolutely obsessed. My go to is a large pitaya bowl with all the toppings (except coconut depending on my mood). Toppings come included, but they do have a few "premium" toppings for an extra change. This bowl is already packed so I haven't really paid attention to what else I could add. They have smoothies/blended creations as well if you're feeling anti-spoon. The staff is friendly. I'd suggest ordering on the phone or planning for it to take 5-20min for your bowl depending on how many orders are in front of you. They cut everything fresh- that takes some extra time, but makes it so everything is super fresh. They have a second location in Point Loma that was just on Yelp's Top places to Eat in SD and I'm so excited that they have an OSide location coming soon! It's good to see them grow! They raised their prices (like most restaurants in the area have had to do this summer.) I think it's still worth the $$ and also worth any wait. I'll be back!

The biggest açaí "bowl" I've ever gotten! This was only $16!!!! I don't know about you but here in Cali I'd say that's a pretty good price! This bowl was filled over the brim with fresh fruits, granola, peanut butter, and of course açaí. It was so refreshing and sweet. I definitely had to share this because as you can see it's a VERY LARGE serving. If you are in the San Diego area, I highly suggest giving them a try!

If you're even remotely close to north park, this açaí place is a MUST !!!! all their fruit is perfectly ripe and juicy, they absolutely load your bowls and the add ons aren't over priced unlike other acai places in SD. It's a bang for your buck & you will not regret stopping by!

Walked in the doors as they were wide open and no indication that they may have been closed, didn't see the large doberman chained to something as it was behind something and laying down and it lunged at me barking and showing its teeth. I'm a dog person, 4 dogs at home and completely OK if it was calm and not in close proximity where it caught me completely off guard and nearly bit me. CLOSE THE DOORS IF YOU ARE CLOSED and ESPECIALLY if you have an aggressive dog at the very front of the shop where it could've bit anyone. Scary experience, hope no one goes through the same thing. Edit- You were closed yet had no sign or indication of it and a door wide open. Crazy to expect me to know you are closed under those circumstances. I don't have a problem with the dog, I have a problem with the irresponsibility of the owner. If you were concerned about safety in the area, close the doors with the dog being a second line of defense if something WERE to happen. "I have a big dog who will protect me against anyone no matter good or bad at the front, better be safe then sorry". Take boxes outside, close door, come back, close door, repeat? Not hard.

In all seriousness, how on earth are you supposed to eat this bowl? I'm afraid to open it up! I'm glad that the business was so generous with fruits, but what is the point of ordering breakfast if you can't properly eat it? It was tasty, but extremely messy. I won't be going back. Too awkward to eat.

Love this place!! A staple for me everything I visit SD. Love the açaí bowls. Cute little shop and staff are always patient and friendly. Love the decor and vibes!

I really enjoyed my açaí bowl from here! The fruits were all super fresh. I ordered a small bowl with half açaí and half coconut sorbet. The sorbets are definitely sweet. More of a dessert than a health food. However, I haven't seen many other places that offer the coconut sorbet. The fruit is so fresh that it feels like a balanced meal/treat. Love the option to build your own bowl. My go to order: Small bowl - half açaí half coconut Toppings: bananas, mangos, kiwis, blackberry, granola

Our favorite spot in SD for acai bowls! If you want more than bananas, strawberries, and blueberries on your bowl, this is the place. Fruit is always SO fresh and piled high. Staff are super friendly. I just wish they were open past 3pm so I could take my kids there after school.

The most beautiful smoothie bowls! Packed with fruit and seeds, I got a small bowl but it filled me up! Tried the refreshers too- the berry and mango ones! Soooooo good, I'll definitely be back when I'm craving a smoothie bowl! The sweetest staff and cute inside! Not much seating, but I love walking around in North Park anyways

I always end up coming back to this spot in SD for a good açaí bowl fix!!! There is a small parking lot but also has a good amount of street parking. They have 3 sizes- mini ($9), small ($14), large ($16). They have 3 bases- açaí, pitaya, and coconut. There is an ample amount of fruits to choose from as well as some dried toppings. You can choose up to as many toppings as you wish!!! There are also additional toppings such as peanut butter, almond butter, goji berries, etc for a few dollars more. We got the mini size and it honestly was so filling because they top it off with so much fruit!! The bases are perfectly sweet, and the fruit taste so fresh!! This place honestly has the best açaí!

My new favorite place for açaí bowls! This place was amazing, from the service to the packed açaí bowls this place is everything! Service: (10/10) The cashier was super nice and accommodating. I had a lot of questions in terms of recommendations and allergies and the cashier was happy to answer them all. It was a pretty warm day when I went so the shop was slightly packed, but they told me the approximate wait time for my bowl so I knew what to expect. Acai bowl: I got the mini ($9) and it was anything but mini! I got to try three of the sorbets and have almost all of the fruit in my bowl and it was all included! My favorites of the sorbets would definitely be the regular açaí and coconut sorbet, they were super creamy and packed with flavor. In addition the granola is gluten and nut free which makes it a great option for those that may be allergic.