Fuel Juicebar

I just wanted to follow up. The owner responded to my review and offered to give me another smoothie on the house. She apologized and offered to make amends. I probably will not entertain the offer, but that is a first class offer.
Unfortunately, it was too little too late. They are now closed and out of business.

Apparently the bad reviews on Unilocal and the boycott by residents and customers who are pro-​marriage equality caught up with them, FUEL JUICE BAR IS CLOSED.
Hopefully a decent business that provides GOOD service, GOOD food and is FAIR will take their place.

Sadly, on the first day of my vacation, I felt a cold coming on. I loaded up on Airborne, pounded two every hour on the hour, raided the Rite Aid for all the non narcotic remedies I could get my hands on and decided I need something more. Something natural, special, from Mother Earth. It came to me. I need some damn wheatgrass and a smoothie!
I was directed to this spot by Unilocal and I am so glad I found them. The place is low key, kinda out of the way and doesn’t seem to get much foot traffic. But, they had what the doctor ordered. Wheatgrass and a smoothie. Wheatgrass is one of those things that I love and I can also understand how others won’t even bother trying it. I mean, the after taste of fresh cut blades of grass on the tongue just isn’t for everyone and I get that. But when i feel a cold coming on, I need that fix! Sadly enough, my cold didn’t disappear into the thin blue shy of Coronado, but I managed to make it through the day without hacking too frequently.
Next time I am in the hood, I am going to try an ice cold Italian soda b/​c that’s what I REALLY wanted, but I had to stick to the plan.

i live right behind the juice bar so its super convenient. i wish it wasnt so expensive, but so far everything ive gotten is pretty good!

Not amazing, not bad. My favorite is the Jet Fuel smoothie. Prices are high but its Coronado. I will continue coming here every now and then because there are few other options.

Great place to swing in and get a nice cool drink before hitting the beach. Great hangover cure.

Came here whilst showing off beautiful Coronado to my parents. They have decent smoothies and panini. The two 20-​something guys working were rocking out to ‘80s hits. My dad got a kick out if it. Would come back if ever craving a smoothie again after a walk along Silver Strand.

I ordered the wheat grass shot and it tasted horrible and not fresh. My boyfriend ordered the tropical tango and it mainly tasted like overpowering orange peels as opposed to the pineapple and mango that was supposed to be in the smoothie as well. I don’t recommend this place.

We have hit up Fuel each time the BFF and I go to Coronado. I wonder if it’s going to become a bit of tradition. I’m hoping not. It’s not that I don’t like Fuel but you definitely pay for natural and organic but get skimped on a bit on the taste.
I’m keeping this review at 3 Stars because I adore natural and organic ingredients but always feel that my drinks have lacked taste and been a bit watered down. I’m not looking for a Jamba Juice style smoothie but there are definitely ways to inject some more flavor into these juice drinks.
From what we have tried, I’d would recommend the Tropical Tango or Berry Buzz.

Iced Mexican Mocha. It’s heaven in a plastic cup.
Baristas were cool and friendly young people who can make some mean drinks!

This is a juice bar. I am not sure of what the people who rated this under (at least) 3 stars were thinking. I have been in several times with my daughter and each time everyone is super friendly. My association with the staff is HALF my experience no matter where I go. this place is no exception. It’s juice people, not a smoothie. NOT A SMOOTHIE!!! Lastly, if they are called smoothie on the menu, well… it’s a juice bar! HAHAHA I will be back again because I am never disappointed, and, where else am I going to hear reggae Pink Floyd (Dark Side of the Moon) Bottom line, if you are looking for a smoothie, than go to a smoothie place, not a place called a Juicebar!

I would [really] love to give this place four stars because they have whole, organic items on their menu. The only drawback was when I ordered the «Berry Buzz» smoothie, and it was completely watered down to where it tasted like I was drinking water with a bunch of seeds in it. I’m not sure if that’s the typical style of how they make smoothies, but I expect my smoothies to be flavorful and thick, and I didn’t seem to get that at all.
The owner is a very intelligent and nice lady, the staff informative and approachable. Hopefully once I head back that way sometime soon the smoothies won’t seem as watered down as they were for my first time. :(

I have to say this juice bar is pretty awesome!
I have tried a couple smoothies and snacks and so far, so good. It’s a plus that the staff is really nice, too.
My quick tip to you is try the Jet Fuel smoothie. It does not disappoint!

Absolutely a GREAT new find on San Diego’s Coronado Island!
After spending a great weekend there with my girlfriend, her daughter and our pups, we decided to grab a quick «tie-​us-​over» before dinner and happened upon FUEL. What a pleasant surprise?! Small but very nice staff. I ordered the «Jet Fuel» smoothie, which is a healthier, tastier chocolate peanut butter cup delight! My girlfriend had the the Tropical Tango which is a savory blend of coconut, pineapple, mango and other tropical yummies! Folks, this is an awesome place to get a healthy and delicious snack. Can’t wait the try their coffee which I’m told is exquisite! And to all the negative, nay sayers here… lighten up! It’s a smoothie, for crying out loud not Le Cirque! Have fun will ya’!? ;)

Heaven for lovers of outstanding gourmet coffee and espresso!
Even though their name suggests that juices and smoothies are their thing (and yes, their smoothies and juices are great), they do serve truly outstanding coffee and one of the best espressos I have ever had outside of Italy or France.
They do use locally roasted gourmet coffee beans and it shows. Their espresso is bursting with rich flavor and has a wonderful, thick layer of «crema» on top. What a find!

I second the previous recommendation for the Green Flash! I was too looking for some cleansing, fresh, green vegetable juice and was pleasantly surprised. I would have never thought that kale and bananas would mix but was blown away but how yummy this tasted! They add no sugar and all of the juice is fresh squeezed. The décor of this place is also beautiful and extremely pleasing. I would love to visit again soon and am extremely jealous that there is not one on the East Coast :(

Super fresh and natural smoothies. Acai bowl and fruit bowl is awesome. I don’t like fruit bowls that are filled with melons, and topped with a layer of thinly sliced strawberries. This fruit bowl was filled with bananas, blueberries, strawberries and pineapple. No melons!
The smoothies taste like what I make at home, nothing like the oversweetened stuff you get at other well known juice bars.

I’m surprised with the good ratings from other Unilocalers. We were so disappointed in what we received.
My friend ordered the strawberry, banana smoothie and I ordered the berry one. The strawberry one was so bland and watery. Where’s the fruit flavor? Smoothies are supposed to be thick and sweet. My berry one was more banana flavor then anything else. It also lacked sweetness.
Bleh.

Impressive little place. Real fruit smoothies, friendly staff, clean and comfortable environment. Nice assortment of loose teas. Also offers sandwiches and interesting salads. One note was that I recently ordered a noodle-​type salad, and the «date made» stamp on it indicated that it had been prepared 4 days previously. Nothing wrong with it, and my bad for not saying something to the staff.
A bit off the beaten path (ie, Orange Ave) in Coronado. Lots of locals and not crammed with tourists. I hope they do well.

Green Flash, all you need to know.
But I’ll explain myself anyways! Came here yesterday feeling like some detox green drink will do me some good after finals and being in the dark depths of the SDSU library for weeks.
I was ready to get some average green, not really tasty but good for you so I’ll chug it down juice… But WOW did they leave my expectations in the dust! The Green Flash was actually a smoothie that was perfectly sweetened by apple juice but made with all green veggies like kale, but still creamy without sherbet or extra calorie-​laden ingredients.
All natural and super tasty I’ll admit doesn’t go together a lot of the time but Fuel aced it. Ugh I just might have to drive from Rancho Bernardo more often…