Top Acai Bowls in Sydney

When it comes to acai, we are first to admit that we're a little (very) picky. Unsweetened, preferably Amazonia, with peanut butter (and lots of it, preferably Pics), super thick, clustery granola on top… the list goes on.

We usually make my own acai (if you haven’t already tried our Hawaiian Style Acai you’re missing out) but we do also love discovering new cafes that have mastered the art of acai.

Acai has become very easy to find however that doesn’t mean they are all good, and certainly doesn’t mean they are always healthy. It is such a big trend but be wary of places that load their bowls with sugar and artificial fruit juice as this really does take away from the nutritional value and in our opinion, doesn’t taste good.

Here is a short list of some of the best ones we have found to date. If you have other suggestions, we'd love to hear them!

Cali Press, multiple locations

I can never go past the signature ‘PBJ’ acai bowl. The blend is never sweet and they are generous with their toppings (granola on the bottom and top). Their smoothies are also amazing if you’re after something lighter.

D Bowls, Bondi and Cronulla

D Bowls Acai is simple - the way it should be. They have perfected the thick and creamy texture and have a delicious selection of toppings. Pro tip: when you order the 'peanut butter scoop' you also get an extra scoop of acai sorbet - win!

Fruitologist, Rozelle and Bondi

Certainly not a secret, but the Fruitologist acai bowls are worth the hype. The servings are generous with delicious clusters of granola and you can add (Pic's) peanut butter. The Bondi store doesn’t have a dine in area however they do have crates set up nearby so you can picnic there or stroll down to the beach. Otherwise there is another Fruitologist in Rozelle that does have the option to dine in.

Grumpy Barista, Alexandria

This one was a little more unexpected, as it's not a dedicated acai cafe but nonetheless we were very impressed. Grumpy Barista have a delicious sorbet-like acai bowl served with clusters of granola and fresh fruit. I'm usually skeptical of acai bowls when it's not their speciality but this one was quality!