Sydney’s Top 6 Acai Bowls (Ranked)

Accai, a popular superfood known for its antioxidant properties, has been gaining momentum in Sydney, NSW. With numerous cafes and eateries offering their take on Accai bowls, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. At Food Inbox, we have taken on the challenge of trying as many Accai bowls as possible to rank them. Our goal is to help you save time and money by finding the best places in Sydney to indulge in this nutritious treat. So sit back, relax, and let us guide you through the diverse and delicious world of Accai in Sydney, NSW.

1. Caffeine Hit, Guidlford

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The acai bowl from our favorite go-to spot in western Sydney is a delightful treat that consistently exceeds expectations. With its impeccably stiff peaks and irresistibly amazing texture, this acai bowl truly shines as a culinary masterpiece. Even during the bustling hours past 8 pm, the adept staff effortlessly crafts these heavenly bowls with remarkable efficiency, ensuring a surprisingly bearable wait time for eager customers.

2. Thirsty Monkey, Marrickville

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Genorisity: ⭐
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The acai from Thirsty Monkey is delightful, offering a rich and delicious taste that keeps us coming back for more. However, the serving sizes of the swirls can be a bit stingy, leaving us wanting just a little more to fully indulge in the experience. Additionally, the wait times can be frustratingly long, as the staff often take their time with orders, which may test the patience of eager customers.

3. Purple Parrat, Greenacre

Taste: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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One of the most exciting offerings in Sydney's açaí bowl scene is the incredible combination of coconut mixed with acai swirls, which elevates the traditional acai experience to new heights. This vibrant blend creates a creamy, tropical delight that balances the rich, berry notes of açaí with the smoothness of coconut, resulting in a wonderfully refreshing treat. Topped with an array of crunchy granola, fresh fruits and any sauce you dream of, this is a great local hotspot. The Purple network also means that you got amazing burgers next door and manoosh, so you can have a great dinner before hitting the acai soon after!

4. Iggy’s, Ed Square

Taste: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Ever wanted to experience swirling your own Acai? Well we did, so we made the trip to Ed Square to try the viral acai sensation that is Iggy’s! Now this acai was one of the best tasting but there are some caveats. The price is per gram, so the bowl can be as generous or as little as you like, but we felt that after filling the bowl to the brim we ended up paying allot. This was okay as we shared it between two people, but be careful not to over pour your Acai and be left with way too much Acai! The wait time is almost none existent as you are pouring your own acai (however it can get very busy at certain hours with a line of people waiting to pour their acai especially after school hours!). Each time we went the texture was different in the acai, which didn’t effect the taste to much but can be a deal breaker for those that love unbeatable texture!

5. Dbowls, Cronulla

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The OG acai and the first Acai bowl we tried here at Food Inbox many years ago. This is a much more traditional form of acai, with no super sweet toppings just the good ol’ healthy stuff. This is a freshly blended acai mix, with their own signature Granola made in house. If you want to try the original acai at it’s best this is our go to spot. Perfect on a Sunny day after a walk or jog. The texture on these bowls are far more grainy than the modern acai, but we personally love it more! Definitely give Dbowls a go for a much ‘healthier’ feeling acai! (*Still very high in sugars and actually not healthy in any way)

6. So Fresh, Cronulla

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New Modern Acai at Crounlla! This has to be the sweeter option when your at the beach. Tucked away in a corner at Cronulla, this dessert acai shop offers a delightful sweet hit for those seeking a refreshing and indulgent treat. With its menu showcasing a variety of acai bowls topped with an array of fresh fruits, crunchy granola, and all the gooey sweet sauces the modern acai loves to pair with, this shop caters to the dessert lovers in the Shire. The vibrant colours and rich flavours come together to create a visually stunning and satisfying experience, perfect for a sweet hit. Whether enjoyed on a warm day or as a midday pick-me-up, the acai bowls are a delicious way to satisfy cravings while still feeling good about your choice. These bowls are no where near as generous as some of the other places we’ve tried but definitely not the worst!

Did we miss your favourite acai place? Let us know in the comments below what is your favourite Acai joint and we might go check it out. If it’s good enough it might make it into the top ranked list above! Thank you for reading!