Not sure how to pronounce “açaí?” (It’s ah-sigh-EE, in case you’re wondering.) No problem, just ask for the antioxidant bowl — chances are your favorite healthy eatery will know exactly what you’re craving. Topped with good stuff like bananas, blueberries, strawberries, and granola, açaí bowls pack a punch of tasty benefits for your brain, heart, and overall health. Think of them as super healthy smoothies you eat with a spoon. Here are a few spots to get the nutrient-filled dishes in Westchester.
Bobo’s Café
1 Station Plz, Chappaqua; 914.861.8001
3000 Westchester Ave, Purchase; 914.305.1074
249 US-202 6 Heritage Ctr, Somers; 914.276.2233
Bobo’s Café has three Westchester locations that offer Insta-worthy meals and beverages. The bustling breakfast spot offers both small and large build-your-own açaí bowl options, with a wide variety of toppings from which to choose. You can even customize the base of your bowl by adding coconut, pitaya, vanilla yogurt, or strawberry yogurt.
Green & Toxic
15c Rye Ridge Plz, Rye Brook; 914.405.4525
Build your own açaí bowl at this Rye Brook healthy food joint that was established over a decade ago in Connecticut. Three topping choices are required, and there’s plenty to choose from, including fresh fruits, granola, honey, coconut, and chia seeds. Additional toppings can be added for $1 each. For an extra boost, you can add wellness enhancers and blended additions like magnesium, vitamin D, and cinnamon.
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Nella’s Nutri-Bowl
2 Maple St, Croton-on-Hudson; 914.259.2996
Nella’s emphasizes healthy offerings, including vegan-friendly food. Signature smoothie bowls are made to order with no sugar added. The attention-getting açaí bowl is topped with strawberries, bananas, Nutella, and granola.
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PK Blendz Juice Bar
1002 Main St, Peekskill; 914.930.7538
This Main Street staple offers a bounty of bowls, including an açaí bowl. Complete with banana and coconut milk, it’s topped with ginger, granola, strawberries, bananas, and coconut shavings.
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Trailside Café
1807 Commerce St, Yorktown Heights; 914.302.7331
Located near the Putnam Trail and the impressive Pines Bridge Monument in Yorktown, Trailside Café serves up a frozen açaí bowl blended with bananas, blueberries, almonds, and coconut milk. For another antioxidant boost, Trailside also offers a pitaya bowl made with frozen dragon fruit.
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