In West Palm Beach, 3Natives manages to keep the health appeal of acai as well as its rich flavors. There are ten bowl options to choose from including 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 mouthwatering 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 for a dose of antioxidants.  

Sarava Acai Cafe’s offers acai bowls ranging from $2 to $6. The highlight is the Amor Verde in where acai 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 adds 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, which could be low-fat, soy, almond, oat or coconut milk, coconut water, orange juice, apple juice, or lemonade. For the restaurant’s classic acai bowl the base is blended with organic acai and banana for extra creaminess. The mix gets topped with granola for crunch, banana slices, and strawberries, then a drizzle of honey brings all together and coconut is added for gentle flavor. For the PBGA bowl, the 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.

Carrot Express’s varied menu of offerings includes an Brazilian acai bowls made with Mario’s granola and sweet tropical fruits like strawberries, blueberries, banana, and pineapple. Enhanced with honey, the bowls also contains raw coconut flakes, raisins, and nuts for a nice crunch. 

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

The thoughtful menu at the Sunny Isles-based Sproutz boasts a vibrant selection of açaí bowls like the crowd-pleasing Protein, a hearty mix of organic Brazilian açaí blended with banana, mango, and vanilla whey protein, with layers of bananas on top. Last but not least, Sproutz sells a filling açaí in an eight-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 acai bowl varieties. The standout here is the Bali Crunch, a mix of raw organic Brazilian acai blended with banana and boasting decadent topping combinations of vegan gluten-free granola, mango, cacao nibs, goji berry, and almond butter drizzle.