How does a refreshingly cool and light, yet filling and delicious superfood sound for this week’s breakfast option? Welcome back acai bowl, it’s been a while.
From the Amazon jungle to the Hawaiian islands, and then over to the Pacific Northwest, the nutritionally-dense acai berry turns into the most wonderful, almost ice-cream-like smoothie. Served in a bowl, the choice of toppings are endless – sliced banana, coconut chips, berries, cacao nibs, granola, bee pollen, and more. Sound good? Here are 3 places to find yourself an acai bowl in Kits.
Heal Wellness
Heal Wellness is a Canadian café specializing in açaí bowls, smoothies, and superfood-based meals. Founded in 2019 in Hamilton, Ontario, by Jay and Jesse, the brand has grown nationwide with a focus on real fruit and nutrient-dense ingredients like açaí, pitaya, goji berries, spirulina, chia seeds, and hemp hearts. Their signature açaí bowls feature a blended açaí base topped with wholesome add-ons. Popular options include:
- OG Açaí: A classic mix of açaí, berries, banana, and oat milk, topped with granola, fresh fruit, coconut, cacao nibs, and hemp seeds.
- Nutella Açaí: A chocolatey twist on the OG, finished with a drizzle of Nutella.
- Honey B Açaí: A sweet and creamy bowl with coconut whip, raw honey, and bee pollen.
Heal Wellness, 2169 West 4th Avenue, www.healwellness.ca
Kokomo
Kokomo is a vibrant, plant-based eatery in Vancouver, bringing the warmth of summer to life with its nourishing, sun-inspired menu. With locations in Kitsilano, East Vancouver, and North Vancouver, Kokomo offers a welcoming space for wholesome, flavorful meals. A standout on the menu is Kokomo’s açaí bowls, crafted with fresh ingredients and house-made raw granola. Options include:
- Coconut Whip Açaí: A decadent blend of frozen açaí, fresh berries, almond butter, banana, goji berries, coconut whip, and raw granola.
- Kokomo Açaí: Frozen açaí blended with fresh berries, banana, house-made raw granola, toasted coconut, and mint.
- Almond Butter Açaí: Frozen açaí mixed with almond butter, banana, goji berries, raw granola, and hemp hearts.
Kokomo, 2028 Vine Street, heykokomo.ca
Oakberry
Oakberry is a Brazilian-founded fast-food brand specializing in organic açaí bowls and smoothies. Made from 100% organic açaí sourced from the Amazon, Oakberry’s bowls are free of artificial preservatives, colorants, and trans fats. Customers can customize their bowls with unlimited toppings like granola, fresh fruit, nut butters, and chia pudding, or choose from signature options such as:
- Crunchy Bowl: Açaí layered with strawberries, blueberries, cacao nibs, granola, and chia pudding.
- Signature Bowl: Açaí blended with banana, granola, and peanut butter.
Oakberry, 1834 West 4th Avenue, Oakberry.com
Last modified: April 30, 2025
