Charlotte/ Food & Drinks
Published on May 29, 2020
Charlotte's 3 best spots to score acai bowls, without breaking the bankPhoto: Crunch Bistro/Yelp

Need more acai bowls in your life?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable acai bowl outlets in Charlotte, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when cravings strike.

1. Crunch Bistro

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Check out Fourth Ward's Crunch Bistro, situated at 401 N. Tryon St. With four stars out of 30 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score salads, wraps and acai bowls has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option. 

Yelper Mercy M., who reviewed Crunch Bistro on Jan. 13, wrote, "It has great salads and the bowls are very good as well. The staff is friendly and very accommodating even during the busy lunch rush. "

2. Clean Juice Quail Corners

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This outpost of the well-known chain Clean Juice Quail Corners, located at 8428 Park Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the low-priced organic store, which offers juices and smoothies, acai bowls and more, 4.5 stars out of 15 reviews. 

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As to what the business is known for, "Clean Juice, the only USDA certified organic juice bar franchise, has a mission of inspiring others to be healthy in body and strong in spirit," it writes on Yelp in the section about specialties.  

3. Smooth Monkey

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Smooth Monkey, a spot to score acai bowls and juices and smoothies, is another low-priced go-to, with four stars out of 24 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1801 Commonwealth Ave. to see for yourself.  

Yelper Letitia G., who reviewed Smooth Monkey on Jan. 17, wrote, "Yum, I love the açaí bowls here! The ratio of fruit, berries, granola and almond butter is perfect."


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