2 /5 Yoli K: I recently visited Grain and Berry and ordered the Açaà Bowl with blueberries, strawberries, and banana. The ingredients were very fresh, but the bowl itself lacked flavor. The açaà base with banana had almost no taste, it was bland and disappointing. The fruit toppings were fresh: plump blueberries, firm ripe bananas, and fresh strawberries. But freshness alone couldnt make up for the flavorless base. It reminded me of the açaà bowls at Main Squeeze, which also have no flavor. It was actually so tasteless, after about halfway through, I decided to toss it. My husband managed to get through his, but he said it was right on par with Main Squeeze, which is not a compliment. For comparison, the best açaà bowl I’ve had is at Juice It Up in Pearland, they still set the standard, fresh ingredients, full of flavor and a great price. Grain and Berry seems ideal for people who prioritize freshness over flavor, but I prefer both. Also, at $13.50, you expect to be wowed, instead I felt suckered. The portion size was good but I get the same serving size at Juice it Up for $4 less. The service was also disappointing. When I arrived for pickup, the employee behind the counter was busy preparing several orders. Instead of greeting and asking if I was picking up or needing to place an order, she simply said, “I’ll be with you,” and kept working. I stood there for more than five minutes before another employee came in and grabbed my order from the fridge directly behind her, something that would have taken 15 seconds to do.
Recap:
Taste: Fail
Freshness: Pass
Value: Fail
Service: Fail
Overall, while the ingredients were fresh, the bowl lacked flavor, the service was inattentive, and the price didn’t match the experience. No need to return.
