Proudly recognized as the first juice bar in Southern California, Juice Kaboose has been pressing fresh vegetable juices and blending smoothies since it opened its original La Jolla storefront in January 1996. The Pacific Beach location at 1826 Garnet Ave, 92109, carries that same commitment to daily-purchased produce, zero added sugar, and no preservatives. The shop also claims the distinction of having served the very first açaí bowl in San Diego and pioneering pitaya energy bowls in the community. Neighbors along Garnet Ave like Lanna Thai Cuisine share the same walk-in lunch crowd, though Juice Kaboose opens earlier at 7:30 AM for the pre-work smoothie run. The New York Times once named Juice Kaboose among the best of San Diego, and the shop has been featured on local television news programs over the years. Beyond juice, the menu includes gourmet sandwiches made to order—the Kaboose Tuna Melt on ciabatta and the Turkey Panini are customer staples—along with wraps, quesadillas, and avocado toast on multigrain bread. All bowls are built with organic, gluten-free hemp granola and organic soy or almond milk. A full juice cleanse program lets customers choose multi-day organic cleanses for weight management or a simple reset. The location offers a free parking lot, counter service in a quiet atmosphere, and group lunch delivery for orders of ten or more with 24-hour advance notice. After a midday juice run, craft beer fans often head over to Pacific Beach AleHouse on Grand Ave for rooftop ocean views.