Açaí Bowls vs. Smoothie Bowls: What’s the Difference?
Açaí bowls, smoothie bowls, pitaya bowls… they all come in a cup with granola on top, so what’s the difference? Here’s how to tell them apart, and how to pick the one you’ll love.
The quick answer
An açaí bowl is a type of smoothie bowl whose base is made from frozen açaí berry pulp. A smoothie bowl is the bigger family: any thick, spoonable blend of frozen fruit served in a bowl with toppings. So every açaí bowl is a smoothie bowl, but not every smoothie bowl is an açaí bowl.
Bowls vs. smoothies
A smoothie is made to drink, so it has more liquid. A bowl is blended thick, with just enough liquid to get the blender moving, so it holds a spoon and supports toppings like granola, fruit and honey without sinking.
The three bases we serve
- Açaí (our Berry Babe): deep purple, earthy and rich, blended with strawberries, blueberries and almond milk.
- Pitaya (our Pitaya Babe): pitaya is dragon fruit. The pink variety makes a bright, hot-pink base that’s light and refreshing. Ours is blended with strawberries and coconut water.
- Coconut (our Coco Babe): creamy and tropical, blended with pineapple and coconut milk.
Every bowl is made to order. See all the toppings on our menu.
Which one should you pick?
- Love berries and a classic? Go Berry Babe.
- Want something bright and fruity? Go Pitaya Babe.
- Dreaming of the beach? Go Coco Babe.
Still can’t decide? Take the bowl quiz. It takes 30 seconds and comes with a free topping at the tent.
Make it yours
Add almond butter, peanut butter, Nutella, coconut chips, cacao nibs, macadamia nuts, honey or extra fruit to any bowl. Want a swap? Just ask at the tent.
Bowls for a crowd
Thinking about bowls for your office, shower or birthday? Our mobile bowl bar serves all three. Use the bowl calculator to estimate how many you’ll need, then request a quote.