Pismo Beach Pierside Marketplace

I really liked the açaí bowl I got here – you can choose multiple bases (I got açaí, blue majik & matcha) and unlimited fruits and toppings (cacao nibs, goji berries & granola for me). The staff were really sweet as well! We also got a basket of fries which you can order at any of the counters inside.

Don’t be misled by the odd layout. Start with a drip coffee. Enjoy. Then order a superfruit bowl (suggestion: mix the blue magik & pitaya base, add gf hemp granola, coconut, cacao, blueberries, mango, pineapple and honey). Yep.

So glad the grinning bear has a new permanent location! They have the BEST vegan fried chicken sandwiches in the County. Everyone says their regular chicken sandwiches (especially the Nashbird) are fantastic too. Big portions for the price, and by far one of our favorite places in the area.

Not gonna lie the environment inside didn't give me high expectations for the food, but I was blown out of the water with the ahi tacos! Definitely worth the price, they're delicious. The staff member recommended it to me when I couldn't make a decision so I also appreciate their helpfulness.

Came for the bowls and left with a breakfast burrito and oat milk latte that was to die for! Burrito was big and the queso sauce put it over the top. The coffee was roasted locally and you could tell it was fresh! The acai bowls are really good too

The Chef behind the Grinning Bear Food Truck, specializing in fried chicken, has moved into this Marketplace. He handles all the fresh food, besides the Acai bowls and Cafe items. I must say, Chef Brenen's fried chicken is out of this world. I make a point to try fried chicken in every region I travel to, since it's such an annoying thing to make at home.

His is definitely in my top 3. The only fried chicken I've had that comes close to as good (albeit entirely different styles) was from Spoon Trade, and another place in Hong Kong. I'm pretty stoked to have found an awesome casual place to get world class chicken from. Plus he seems to often handle the entire kitchen himself, and I personally know how hard that is. Thanks Chef!

The food is incredibly awesome: fresh; interesting to try "something new" and delicious. The Staff go above and beyond. On my first-ever visit, Staff offered a generous discount while I was looking at the menu! Their kindness made my day!

Acai bowls are on point & have an eclectic variety of bases & healthy toppings. Haven't tried the other food options or coffee yet but you're my favorite place for acai 💗

The staff is friendly, the breakfast burritos and sandwiches are so good. And the iced coffees are soooo good! If you can have patience, you’ll be so happy with the service here.

I’m a local delivery guy in the area. I’ve been watching them put all the pieces together to change the culture of the corner of dolliver and pomeroy. Great food tremendous staff. Always generous and friendly. Make sure to visit this spot next time ur in pismo! I had an AÇAÍ bowl today and it was amazing!!

Really good food! And service was great. Wraps and Burgers were perfect and the kids loved the ice cream selection! Fun store, happy to have it in Pismo Beach

Now that grinning bear has joined pierside market, their sandwiches are excellent. I got the firebird sandwich and my gf got the shrimp po'bear and I was impressed with both!

We stop in here for an acaí bowl every time we're in Pismo! Always such friendly service and a delicious treat.

Fantastic food, great service. Pay for an adult entree and get one kids meal free. Can't beat that deal!!

definitely recommend, acai bowls. there so delicious and refreshing!!

This place is under rated
The food is soo good i had the tacos
Hands down the best tacos I've ever had
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Super friendly (albeit understaffed for now) service!

Yummy acai bowls!

Small corner store vibes but with an açaí bowl station. I do believe they have some other food as well. Not an upscale place by any means.

The açaí bowls were nice because you could choose different flavor based. We just went with plain açaí. There were a decent amount of toppings offered normally, but they were out of the granola and one other thing. It wasn’t a huge deal though. Big portions for the bowls, I enjoyed it.