Acai bar

1351 N Hill Ave, Pasadena, CA

★★★★4.4(110 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This tiny Pasadena gem specializes in generous açaí bowls where you actually get to choose four toppings—a rarity that keeps regulars coming back—and their cold brew bulletproof coffee hits just right if you're looking for something beyond the bowl. The vibe is unpretentious and family-friendly with snappy service and fair prices, and reviewers rave that the açaí itself strikes that perfect balance between not-too-sweet and not-too-bitter, making it feel like an authentic taste of Brasil rather than an overly Instagram-fied version.

What to expect

Traditional drinksFamily friendlyCold brewQuick grabLight foodSpecialty drinksMatcha & tea

Google Reviews

Natalie Krause
★★★★★5 months ago

Generous toppings and serving size, the smallest was plenty for one! I’d be interested to try the other bases, I got açaí this time.

Eddie Lee
★★★★11 months ago

This place is tiny, but their acai bowls are delicious. I love that you can choose your toppings and you get 4 of them! Most places don't do this, they barely allow you to substitute one fruit for another. I loved that they had 3 bases to choose from as well and 4 different sizes. They let me try the bases before choosing! I'll definitely be back.

a Vegan and Her
★★★★★a year ago

Açaí reminds me of my years in Brasil and they transported me to the streets of Rio de Janeiro where I would enjoy a bowl as I dreamt about exploring the Vidigal Favela overlooking Ipanema and Copa Cabana (I eventually got permission to film there). With fresh fruit & toppings, unique flavors like Blue Magik and Ube, and rich butters they are a must visit in Pasadena. Take a friend to share bowls so you can try various flavors and grab a smoothie to go. You can also find them at some of Los Angeles’ music festival to cool you down. Happy Munchies, @aVeganAndHer

Mitch Weddle
★★★★★3 years ago

Acai Bar is a great neighborhood spot for healthy food and beverages. Friendly and fast service at reasonable prices for health food. My wife and I had a big comfort food lunch before spending the afternoon at Huntington Gardens. On the way home we decided that we wanted a little something healthy instead of dinner. We thought that Acai Bar would be just the right thing. It was! We shared the Protein Shake. Holy freaking cow was that thing delicious! Truly a food joy experience. Its rich and creamy with a well balanced complex flavor. There was so much flavor satisfaction that it was a perfect solution for our situation that day. We are looking forward to going back to try the Acai Bowls. Fun Facts: -They offer CBD in 50mg and 100mg doses as an add in for pain and anxiety relief. -They have a second location in Monrovia. So, do yourself a favor and give this deliciously healthy place a try soon.

Angat Gaada
★★★★★6 years ago

My new Acai spot in Pasadena! Really tasty Acai, not too sweet, not too bitter. Great selection of toppings. Cold brew Bulletproof Coffee on tap! Great prices. They’ve also got matcha, protein shakes and Oatmeal. I got a Nature Bowl with super crunchy Hemp Granola, Mango, Banana, a bit of coconut and honey drizzle. Really tasty! Definitely worth a visit based on quality but the prices are some of the best of seen for the quality of Acai they are serving. Really clean interior. Contemporary design and overall cute space. Lots of natural light.

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