everytime i have carioca bowls, i fall in love with portland even more. the quintessential açai…read morebowl is done with such craft and intentionality here that i can unequivocally say this is the best spot for an açai bowl -- at least in the states and that i know of; though someday i will have to go on an adventure to Brazil, which is where carioca stems from. the açai here is not the sugary type but the real stuff. high quality, fresh ingredients, too. my go-to is the rose city bowl (rio açai, honey mamas chocolate pieces (!!!!!!!), raspberries, banana, cinnamon maca, granola). yum yum! speaking of which, for this gluten free and mostly plant-based human, can we talk about the brazilian bites?!? do yourself a favor and splurge if you can -- one will not be enough. the perfect balance between pillowy and chewy textured with the (in the case of the vegan) vegan cheese ahhhh i've developed a Pavlovian response where i'm salivating. logistics -- street side parking and a cozy seating area with some brazilian beats that define the acoustic ambiance. online ordering is a thing! all in all, food for the soul, friendly folks, and an array of bowls (cold and warm) and smoothies and a breakfast sandwich and avocado toast make this the perfect place for post-workout recovery or in general, a pick-me-up, which is something we all need in today's hustle and bustle. thank you, carioca! i still miss your slabtown spot where i first found you, but i'll happily make the trek!

Ya know, it's weird that this has been in my drafts for forever. But I like this place. I like that…read morethey were down with the açaí bowl situation before it was cool (or at least, before it became de rigeur and/or spread to the damp and drippy PNW). I started chowing down on smoothie bowls in sunny southern California and the majorest of major metros like Manhattan, and it seems like it took forever for the "trend" to spread to our rainy neck of the woods. One could certainly get wheatgrass shots every which where, but smoothie bowls, not so much. ANYWAY, Carioca Bowls was leading the vanguard of delish and genuine açaí bowls in PDX long before it was an expected food variety in all hippie-ish towns in the US. Their bowls meet my exacting ingredient standards: Now that smoothie bowls have gone mainstream, many are just lightly disguised dessert with "health food" marketing: Hidden sweeteners and grody additives pushed on the unsuspecting hoi polloi ruin it for people who don't do their homework. But not Carioca Bowls: You can ACTUALLY get an unsweetened açaí bowl if that's your jam (it's mine: If I wanted dessert, I'd get a cupcake), and they don't drown the top in honey (honey has its place, and that place is far away from me), and drink in the extremely second-wave granola vibes while you're at it. Third-wave hippie food, like third-wave coffee shops, have suffered a loss of soul: Minimalist design, LED lighting, and cookie-cutter staff with vaseline smiles beckoning "welcome in!" with vacant looks in their eyes have sapped a lot of the joy from the spaces serving hippie food and matcha tea. Carioca Bowls remains a comfortingly messy, quirky callback to sincerity: Murals, houseplants, low lighting, a big messy garden-y space outdoors for sitting and chowing, organic unfussy aesthetics that make the whole scene just feel welcoming and comfy. You can eat your bowl here and not feel like you're a nuisance to the staff, or like there's a glaring spotlight on you (unlike SOME smoothie/juice/bowl places I could mention). Nary a whiff of extruded white plastic ANYWHERE in this place. It makes me feel at home, the way a wheatgrass-sniffin', long-hair-havin', big-hug-givin' hippie should feel. When I walk through the door, I feel RELAXED, ya know what I mean? Anyway, give it a try - this isn't my 'hood but I will still occasionally make a pilgrimage just to get a bowl and drink in the vibes. So if I were writing a Michelin guide (buy those tires!) I suppose I'd give this at least a star, as it's worth a special trip (IF you're into what I've described here - it's highly specific, but it's MY vibe). Anyway, long live Carioca Bowls!

I live down the road and just recently saw one of their tik toks. Looking further into their social…read moremedias, I decided to try it. I got a Strawberry Starburst Redbull with sugar free which was cute and good. I also got my bf a Ice Ribbon Crunch Latte and he enjoyed it, said even though it was sweet you can still taste the coffee. I will say that before I came it was difficult to read their menu online or gauge if there were sugar free options. I will attach a photo of their menu in person, in hopes it might be easier to read on your phone when thinking about what to order. Additionally, I will say the barista was kind and willing to explain everything thoroughly, so I knew what I was ordering. I will emphasize that this is a drive through coffee stand. Their decor is adorable and very inviting for people wanting to enjoy a creative drink.

one of my absolute favorite places to get coffee when we are in town! the girls here so always SO…read morefriendly & the coffee is my favorite in town!!

After passing by everyday, we finally stopped in. They were pretty busy, seems like a lot of…read moreordered online for pickup. Came here specifically for the acai bowls, so I got the acai banana berry & bf got the acai mango. The bowls were big & topped with lots of fresh fruit. The consistency was like a smoothie. Flavor was good on both, a little watered down. It wasn't the best acai bowls I've ever had, but it was good. I'd definitely want to come back & try the smoothies.

Came into the shop to order a Toxic Flush (which was perfectly fine, no issues there). It took one…read moreof the three employees working seven minutes to take my order. After this, it took 26 minutes to make my juice. It seemed like the printer prints tickets telling them what to make went down. It took two employees TO CHANGE A ROLL OF PAPER. Then they continued making to go orders. No one thought to triage what was sitting in the shop and make those first. There were seven people waiting at this point. Someone called in a phone order and that was put through before my juice was started, and this was 15 minutes after ordering. I know this comes across a bit Karen, but we need to teach young employees of businesses like this how to handle busy days, when equipment breaks, etc. Nothing was communicated to any of us sitting in the shop. I feel bad for the employees when something like this happens - I have worked food service so I understand. But communicating goes a long way, and there was none here.

Mighty Bowl is always fresh. My favorite is the Evergreen Bowl with Sweet Thai Peanut sauce--it's…read morefresh, flavorful, and always hits the spot. The service was fast, and Anastasia was incredibly charming and welcoming at the window, making the experience even better. Another reason I love supporting Mighty Bowl is their commitment to the community. They go beyond serving delicious food by giving back and making a positive impact in the areas they serve. It's wonderful to support a business that cares about both its customers and its community.

I ordered a vegan bowl & found over 10 pieces of chicken in the bottom of it. It's also a huge…read morebummer when you ask for no cilantro, it's printed on 2 separate tickets to exclude it, and it's ignored. But the smoothie was good. Update: owner only seems to care about the impact of people's reviews, not their actual experience, dietary restrictions or allergies. What a way to respond. I love supporting small local businesses, but that weird energy is not going to get me or my 25+ coworkers to return.

everbowl moved to a different location and unfortunately the parking situation is not good here…read more there's no designated parking for customers so you have to park in the neighborhood next to the store. I haven't been back in a few years but it seems like the ordering system is different now. you pick everything you want at the cashier and pay before they make your bowl. this wasn't really clear when we came in so we were confused for a bit. it's not efficient for traffic flow the cashier is located towards the far side of the doors. while everything was delicious and fresh, I find it hard to want to come back with the price changes. when you make your own bowl, you're limited to a certain amount of toppings as compared to back then when it was unlimited.

I got the Blue Lagoon in large. It's really delicious!! Fruits are fresh and the sorbet/smoothie is…read moreyummy. I'm just bummed about the parking situation. There is no street parking and I parked inside the parking structure for the apartments. Not much info other than it's reserved and that your car is at risk of being towed. But I ran in and out within 15 minutes.

We had the Sunshine Bowl. Great place to have dessert treats after enjoying a meal across the…read morestreet at the Prost food card pod. Service was fast, friendly and efficient.

This place is a cute little shop on the Mississippi strip. You walk in and are met with simple…read moredecorations that are full of personality. A Mississippi mural, merch wall and a cute plant wall with a neon Moberi sign. The staff were very nice, efficient and my order was made quickly. I went around mid morning on a Wednesday, and it was super chill, not many people and low music played in the background. There was limited seating, due to the size of the shop, but they also had some seating outside as well. I got the Uncle Jesse smoothie bowl and a Mela watermelon water. The bowl was beautifully packaged in a to-go container. The top was wonderfully decorated with bananas, strawberries, coconut flakes, granola and peanut butter with the açaí smoothie underneath. If you stop and listen, you can hear a faint voice whispering, "throw me in your belly and receive my nutrients." Can't argue with that! Lol. It was very delicious, filling and everything came together nicely. A little more expensive then I'd like, but it was 10/10 will be going back for more.

This is a great spot to grab a protein smoothie. My go-to is The Climber--easily one of the best…read moreI've had. The flavor is always on point, and the protein + strawberries combo is fire. The staff is consistently friendly, and the drinks come out the same every time, which I really appreciate. Yes, the pricing is a bit on the higher side, but it makes sense given the organic, high-quality ingredients they use. If you're in the area and want something on the healthier side, I definitely recommend this place. It's been super helpful on my current health journey!

Açaí bowl was a 10/10 a must try. Price pretty fairly $14 for a large. My wife got a smoothie it…read morewas $12 a little pricey.

After being ignored on multiple occasions, and the staff taking my order and forgetting to make it,…read moreunfortunately I'm not able to support this establishment any longer. Two stars for the smoothies.

Been here twice each time and gotten a hot drink, a spice pumpkin and today the Nutty Professor. I…read morehave to say this coffee is very unique and makes it stand out in this factor. When it comes to spices that are used in the drink each time, they are exciting and delicious. I have yet to try a smoothie but the reviews are making it sound even better! I want to enjoy St. John Beer Porch later in the day since there are a few other places that sound like amazing eats. They also offer Tea which again I will have to try but the flavors sound good!