Looking for a delicious way to boost your nutrition with a tropical twist? We’ve rounded up the best spots to enjoy a refreshing Açaí bowl. From antioxidant-rich berries to customisable toppings, discover where you can find these delightful, healthy treats in your area. Dive into our guide and find your new favourite wellness spot!
Are you wondering where to go on the North Shore to enjoy a nutritional and delicious Açaí bowl? Use our quick links below!
- Cali Press, Mosman
- Healthy19, Crows Nest
- Top Juice, North Sydney
- Oakberry Açai, Lane Cove
- Goodfields Eatery, Lindfield
- Blue Lemon Açaí, Wahroonga & Gordon
- C9 Chocolate & Gelato, Wahroonga
- The Missing Spoon, Wahroonga
- The Acai Factory, Hornsby
- Sols Açai, Forestville
- Blessed Bowls, Hornsby & Manly
- Palmó Artisan Açai, Manly
- Chocobowl Acai Bowl & Chocolate Fondue & Coffee, Manly
What is Açaí?
Açaí (pronounced ah-sigh-EE) is a small, dark purple fruit that comes from the açaí palm tree, which is native to the rainforests of Central and South America, particularly Brazil. The fruit is known for its rich, berry-like flavour and high nutritional value. Here are some key points about açaí:
Nutritional content in Açaí
- Antioxidants: Açaí berries are packed with antioxidants, especially anthocyanins, which are responsible for their deep purple colour and help protect the body against free radical damage.
- Healthy Fats: Açaí contains healthy fats, including omega-3, omega-6, and omega-9 fatty acids, which benefit heart health.
- Fibre: The berries are a good source of dietary fibre, which aids in digestion and helps maintain bowel health.
- Vitamins: Açaí is rich in vitamins A, C, and E, important for maintaining healthy skin, vision, and immune function.
- Minerals: It contains essential minerals such as calcium, potassium, and magnesium, which support various bodily functions, including bone health and muscle function.
What are the health benefits of eating Açaí?
- Anti-inflammatory Properties: The antioxidants and healthy fats in açaí can help reduce inflammation.
- Heart Health: Combining antioxidants, fibre, and healthy fats can improve cardiovascular health.
- Immune Support: Vitamins A and C found in açaí help boost the immune system.
- Skin Health: The high antioxidant content can help protect the skin from damage and aging.
- Energy Boost: Açaí’s nutrient profile can boost natural energy and improve overall well-being.
However, while açaí is certainly nutritious, many of these claims require more scientific research to be substantiated.
Tips for Making a Healthier Açaí Bowl
Açaí bowls can be a healthy and nutritious option, but this depends on the toppings and portion sizes. Here’s what to consider when determining if an açaí bowl is healthy:
- Toppings: Opt for fresh berries, sliced bananas, nuts, chia seeds, and unsweetened granola as toppings
- Add Protein: Incorporate protein sources such as Greek yogurt, almond butter, protein powder, or nuts to keep you full longer
- Limit Sweeteners: Use natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup sparingly
Açaí Bowls on Sydney’s Lower North Shore
Cali Press, Mosman
Cali Press
That chilled feel-good vibe and natural positive energy. Doing your own thing, going your own way… and living your best life now.
Cali Press knew there were others like them, looking for a better way to live, feel and be. That’s when making healthy delicious became their passion. Using nothing but natural ingredients. Filling up on the good. Leaving out the bad. The goodness propels them forward and drives them to do the right thing for our communities and the planet. They created Cali Press to give you a better option.
- Address: Mosman, North Sydney, Chatswood Chase
- Website: calipress.com.au
Healthy19, Crows Nest
Choose from açaí smoothie bowls, açaí smoothies, açaí protein smoothies and a number of delicious fresh juices and order a guilt-free meal with the click of a button.
- Address: 1/118-124 Willoughby Rd, Crows Nest
- Website: revu.website
Top Juice, North Sydney
Top Juice
What makes Top Juice different is what it does with this wonderful, natural raw material. They select the freshest vegetables and the most exotic and mouth-watering fruit, creating the best fruit salads, juices, smoothies, and meals in Australia.
The fruit in their vibrant displays goes directly into your cup—it’s 100% natural and preservative-free. Their menu changes seasonally, but they support our local growers, where possible, and maintain a supply of some of the more exotic fruit.
Top Juice makes delicious, healthy, and convenient drinks so you can continue to feel good throughout your busy day.
- Address: Greenwood Plaza, MM09/36 Blue St, North Sydney
- Website: topjuice.com.au
Oakberry Açai, Lane Cove
Oakberry Açai
Discover the irresistible taste of Oakberry’s organic açaí recipe. Their delicious blend is made to be gluten-free, vegan, and completely free from artificial preservatives, food colourings, and syrups. Experience the power of antioxidants, vitamins, and fibre in every bite, giving you a nourishing and superfood-packed meal for any time of the day.
At Oakberry, they believe in empowering customers to create their own açaí bowls and smoothies on the go with our innovative ‘açaí bar’ concept. They offer a wide variety of over 30 toppings for you to choose from. Explore their wide selection of healthy and organic options, including fresh bananas, nutritious chia seeds, fresh strawberries, cacao nibs, and coconut flakes.
- Address: 56-60 Burns Bay Road, Lane Cove | 13 Market Lane, Manly | Plus many more locations across Sydney & NSW
- Website: oakberry.com.au
Açaí Bowls on Sydney’s Upper North Shore
Goodfields Eatery, Lindfield
Goodfields Eatery
Goodfields Eatery has an extensive menu, with everything from Bircher muesli and French toast for breakfast to fish burgers and risotto for later in the day. They also have a delicious açaí bowl made with açaí, house-made peanut butter, maple nut granola, roasted coconut, banana, and berries.
- Address: Shop 4/5 37 Lindfield Ave, Lindfield
- Website: goodfields.com.au
Blue Lemon Açaí, Wahroonga & Gordon
Put together your own delicious acai bowl at Blue Lemon Açai. They have a wonderful selection of extras available at reasonable prices, including GF, low-sugar, and vegan options. This spot gets very busy after school, with high school students lining the street to get their açaí fixes. The wait can be extensive, but it is worth it.
- Address: 2 Railway Ave, Wahroonga | 1/13-15 St Johns Street, Gordon
- Website: instagram.com/bluelemonacai
C9 Chocolate & Gelato, Wahroonga
C9 Chocolate and Gelato is your go-to destination for premium quality, house-made gelato, chocolate desserts, and an array of sweet treats. They have just added açai to the menu! Choose from a huge range of tasty toppings and sauces to create your own açai masterpiece.
Each of their offerings is crafted fresh with the finest ingredients, ensuring an experience that’s simply irresistible.
- Address: Shop 4/26-28 Railway Ave, Wahroonga
- Website: c9gelato.com.au
The Missing Spoon, Wahroonga
At Missing Spoon in Wahroonga, the Frozen Açaí is a popular pick for a refreshing, feel-good treat. This soft serve-style açaí comes topped with honey-spiced muesli, fresh strawberries, banana, and kiwi fruit, with the option to customise it with rich sauces like peanut butter, Nutella, Biscoff, honey or passionfruit. Available in regular ($9.50) or large ($14.50), it can be made gluten-free by removing the granola. Extra toppings are also available, including more fruit or granola. Whether it’s a healthy snack, post-school treat or a light dessert, the Frozen Açaí at Missing Spoon is a crowd-pleaser.
- Address: 8 Railway Ave, Wahroonga
- Website: missingspoon.com.au
The Açaí Factory, Hornsby
A local favourite—especially with students looking for a delicious after-school treat—The Açaí Factory is just a one-minute walk from Hornsby Station. Stroll down the vibrant, mural-lined Dural Lane and you’ll spot us on the right, serving up fresh, fruity açaí bowls and smoothies that hit the spot every time.
- Address: Shop 4, 173 Peats Ferry Road, Hornsby (Down Dural Lane)
- Website: theacaifactory.com.au
Blessed Bowls, Hornsby
Blessed Bowls
Blessed Bowls brings you fresh, healthy, and, most of all, mouth-watering delicious açai bowls! Whether it’s breakfast, lunch, post-workout, or post-shop, an açai bowl is a perfect meal, leaving you feeling fresh and energised afterwards.
They pride themselves in catering for all dietary requirements and lifestyles. Their açai AND coco soft-serve is vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free! Their fresh toppings consist of many GF/DF/NF options to suit all! Chat with one of their friendly staff members to find out more.
- Address: Hornsby, Mosman, Manly, Freshwater, Collaroy, Warringah Mall, Seaforth, Newport
- Website: blessedbowls.com
Açaí Bowls Northern Beaches
Sols Açai, Forestville
Sols Açai, Forestville
Sols Açai has a range of offerings! With The Original, you can choose your soft serve, served with granola, strawberries, banana and a range of melted toppings, like Biscoff, Peanut butter, Pistachio, Nutella and more!
- Address: 39 The Centre, Forestville
- Website: solsacai.com.au
Palmó Artisan Açai, Manly
Palmó Artisan Açai
At Palmó, they specialise in handcrafted açai bowls. They pride themselves in creating artisanal açai bowls that are each blended by hand on order, topped with love & customised to your own liking. They view their açai bowls as a healthy, nourishing meal that not only looks great but makes you feel good from the inside out. With no added sugars or syrups, it’s a bowl with benefits!
- Address: 2/41 Market Lane, Manly
- Website: palmo.com.au
Pick n Eat Acai Bowl & Fondue, Manly
Pick N Eat, located in the heart of Manly, offer beautiful Chocolate fondue and Acai bowls.
They strive to provide a unique experience for their customers. They are all about product quality and that is why they source their ingredients from local farmers’ markets. You can be sure you are always eating the best of the season all year round.
- Address: 33 Sydney Rd, Manly
- Website: instagram.com/pickneat.aus
