In West Palm Beach, 3Natives manages to keep the health appeal of açai and rich flavors. Eight bowl options include a make-your-own iteration and the Calypso, made with Greek yogurt for tang and an elaborate mix of granola, almond butter, and banana. That base is enhanced by a fruit blend of blueberry, raspberry, and pineapple, then sprinkled with hemp seeds and chia seeds.

A favorite amongst Fort Lauderdale locals, Mypapaya Kitchen + Juicery keeps things simple with a lone acai bowl on the menu, which combines organic acai, banana, blueberry, strawberry, and apple juice. The treat also packs Mya’s granola and pineapple and is sprinkled with shaved coconut, honey, and a handful of goji berry.

Sarava Açaí Cafe offers six flavor-packed acai bowls in the Wilton Manors neighborhood. The highlight is the Amor Verde, where açaí teams up with blueberry, banana, citrus juice, and granola to create a source of energy in the base. Chopped dates, coconut flakes, and more granola are thrown on top, and kale and spinach break up the all-fruit flavor and add a bit of freshness. Pair with a mango ginger smoothie for an all-around feel-good meal.

At Flyfuel, it all starts with a base of choice: Low-fat, soy, almond, oat, or coconut milk, coconut water, orange juice, apple juice, or lemonade. The base is blended with organic acai and banana for the restaurant's classic acai bowl for extra creaminess. The mix gets topped with granola for crunch, banana slices, and strawberries, then a drizzle of honey brings it all together, and coconut is added for gentle flavor. The PBGA bowl's base is flavored with acai, banana, and peanut butter, to which granola, banana, and cacao nibs are thrown in for texture and a delectable dose of sweetness. A pitaya bowl is also on the menu for those who prefer a hot-pink dragonfruit base.

At Oakberry, guests can enjoy acai in various forms such as smoothies or customizable bowls, with a choice of up to 18 toppings. The acai can be topped with a combination of healthy and indulgent layers, including gluten-free granola, chia pudding, cacao nibs, and peanut butter crumbs. Alternatively, a simpler option consists of strawberries, blueberries, almonds, and a honey drizzle. Acai bowls are available in 12, 16, or 24-ounce servings.

This Downtown Miami cafe is one of Miami’s most popular destinations for true acai lovers. The unsweetened Brazilian açaí is the foundation, mixed with banana for body — a smooth, ice-cream-like base served with sides of classic granola for a welcome additional texture and honey so that customers can get the sweetness just right.

The thoughtful menu at the Sunny Isles-based Sproutz boasts a vibrant selection of acai bowls like the crowd-pleasing Protein, a hearty mix of organic Brazilian acai blended with banana, mango, and vanilla whey protein, with layers of bananas on top. Lastly, Sproutz sells a filling acai in an 8-ounce cup, sweetened with guarana, to which items like spirulina, matcha, and turmeric can be added. 

At Pura Vida—which has South Florida outposts in Brickell, South Beach, West Palm Beach, and Fort Lauderdale, amongst others— guests can choose from three generously portioned açaí bowl varieties. The standout here is the Bali Crunch, a mix of raw organic Brazilian açaí blended with banana and boasting decadent topping combinations of vegan gluten-free granola, mango, cacao nibs, goji berry, and almond butter drizzle.