The Purple Bowl
505 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC
Crema's Take
“Nestled in Chapel Hill, this beloved spot has earned serious devotion for their exceptional açai bowls that locals swear beat out the chain competition, with fans returning multiple times during short visits. Beyond the Instagram-worthy bowls, what truly sets them apart is their genuinely warm team—the kind of place where staff like Julianna and Grace go out of their way to make things right, creating an atmosphere that feels personal rather than transactional. Whether you're settling in with your laptop, grabbing a quick lunch, or meeting a friend, you'll find yourself in a relaxed, family-friendly environment that gets the fundamentals right: quality food, friendly service, and a patio worth lingering on.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee. A laptop-friendly, quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
as someone with odd food allergies, i often can’t find anything to eat at places like this. Rya was incredibly kind and helpful with letting me know that they make their bases in house so they can be customized if needed! I haven’t been able to order an açaí bowl in 6 years but…
WOW what an amazing team you have there! I ordered thru Doordash and the driver picked up the wrong order not only did Julianna call me from the store and apologize but she also let me know that Grace bring me my correct order all of which they did not need to do (since it…
I was introduced to The Purple Bowl by my kids, who had been raving about how good it is. Thinking that perhaps they were simply new to the taste of açaí bowls, I was absolutely delighted to discover, once I visited, that it was the BEST açaí bowl I’d ever had. Things I LOVE…
Update: So, now I'm a bit addicted to Acai bowls, haha. And I've tried them at 2 other places (Everbowl and Playa Bowls) and Purple Bowl is the best!! Original Review: Ok, I will admit this was my first Acai Bowl (How I got this far in life without one is a mystery...). It was…
I walked here for lunch when I had a break for work, and enjoyed the good sized acai bowl. I sat outside on the patio, and the wait staff had no problem bringing my food quickly. I love that you can get a healthy lunch and/or a cup of coffee. Really cool concept. It’s nice and…
Awesome açai bowl place. Absolutely delicious & healthy. My favorite menu item was the protein bowl. I ate here 3 times during my weekend trip to Chapel Hill. The people who work there are friendly. It's a popular spot. Each time I visited it was busy with college students.
Crema Reviews
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