Amazonia Soul is a small, casual cafe offering dishes and ingredients from the Amazon! One of the…read moremost unique items on the menu was the tapioca crepe, a super chewy folded crepe made with tapioca flour batter and a choice of filling--I had the Vatapa, a shrimp cream, which had a nice savory, seafood flavor. The crepe was so chewy that it barely broke down even when thoroughly chewed, and I've never had anything quite like it! My favorite dish was the Tacaca, an intensely-flavored soup made with tucupi (a sour yellow sauce extracted from manioc), boiled tapioca starch (with a chewy jelly consistency), (very salty) dried shrimp, and jambu (an Amazonian herb that gave a numbing sensation, similar to Sichuan peppercorns). The soup was another super unique dish and was sour, salty, hot, seafoody, and earthy all at once!

Oh my God. The açai bowl here is so incredibly good. And I'm not a huge fan. We had it with granola…read moreand bananas and strawberries and honey. The smallest size was perfect for me. It was so cold and so good. The perfect thing to have in December. Services is super nice. I believe it was 19 Brazilian dollars for the smallest which is less than four dollars. We might have to go there again tomorrow.!!!

We went here twice for acai. It was within walking distance of the JW Marriott! It was my first…read moretime trying the acai and I knew I had to try it while in Rio. The acai was sweet but not overly sweet. I got mango, pineapple and strawberries with it. I loved how they didn't just put the fruit on top but they layered it like a parfait. The sweetness of the acai with the tart of the fruit was such a delicious balance. We had it for lunch one day and as an after lunch snack another day. The people don't speak English but that's mostly all over Rio, you can just use google translate or point to what you want. They have bowls as well as different sized cups. It's a really nice place inside, clean too. But you can miss it if you're walking too fast.

Short walk from the JW Marriott, this outside dining option offered some snacks and the breakfasts…read morelooked plentiful. The falafal was a bit different but the fresh juice and smoothies were refeshing. The acai bowls looked tempting but we did not have time to try. Service was pleasant and patient with our google translate. Everywhere seems to accept Visa without issues,

Bibi Sucos has a lot of great options for breakfast and lunch, but I came in to try one of their…read moreaçaí bowls. As a visitor, this is a must when in Brazil. I ordered a small bowl and it was a big portion. Toppings are an extra charge, individually priced, and come on the side. I chose bananas, toasted coconut, and honey. The acai bowl is sweet enough on its own, so honey isn't necessary, but the toasted coconut added a great texture. This is a great restaurant. There is plenty of indoor and covered outdoor seating, a colorful atmosphere, and I was attended to quickly.

This is the post-beach spot for a perfect acai with granola. The other staple I find super declious…read moreis the mixto quente with egg and a slice of tomato. Just like an egg sandwich with loads of cheese (if you don't want lots of cheese be sure to specify as cheese overload typical). I like the acai at Bibi more than the variety at the next-corner Big Polis. The only area I have to drop them a star is when I saw them pouring coconut water into a cup out of carton. In the land of fresh coconut water, it's a sin for a fresh fruit juice and sandwich spot to not offer the real deal. There's limited seating and it's all outdoor, so not ideal for rainy days. This place is perfect for grab and go.

Juice bars are everywhere in Rio, this one is situated on a corner in the upscale beachside…read moreneighborhood of Leblon and is part of a well-known chain. Relax in one of their loungers on the sidewalk while enjoying your agua de coco (coconut water), suco de abacaxi com hortelã (pineapple juice with mint) or acai bowl. They also have sandwiches, burgers and egg dishes but I stuck with the juice when I visited.

They don't speak English here, but the menu has some English and photos on it. We got the crab leg…read moreapp (eaten with the table spicy sauce yum), acai bowl with tapioca, and the duck version of the tacaca, food took a bit longer to come out, but it was worth it. The juices were also really great, the fruits aren't usually available in the US (like the soursop and the cupaucu). I tend not to repeat restaurants on trips that aren't super long, but I have a feeling we'll be back for a snack! Oh yeah, they take debit but not credit card. So bring that cash!

My first day in Rio in search of an acai bowl, this place looked interesting. It is tucked into a…read morecharming side street and was filled with a handful of locals. It is a hole in the wall with a few outside tables and a bar inside with counter seating. An English menu with pictures is available, and they do accept cards. The acai bowl was super clean. Just pure acai puree served with table sugar and tapioca puffs on the side. The small bowl for about $6 was plenty for an afternoon snack. If time permits I may be back for some of their other sweet bowls, like the cupuacu.

We stumbled upon this place and have now been to three if them. Lots of matte drinks. My favorite…read morewas mate mixed with passion fruit (maracuja). The acai wasn't bad either. It's a chain but if you like matte it's a great stop. If you've never tried matte, give it a shot.

We came across these guys & figured why not give it a try…read more Drinks I had Watermelon & ginger super strong beats , nice taste & the carrots & orange, good as well great natural juices to give u a break from the drinking. On the food we had Egg white , tomatoes & oregano this was very good & another egg dish , Egg white & turkey , this was our day to eat healthy. Cute restaurant, interesting decor w the bananas hanging. Service was good & prices are decent, we enjoy our healthier breakfast choice.

Bibi is a health-focused chain serving simple meals in a bright setting. Their Açaí bowl was piled…read morehigh with creamy, icey Acai (which was on the sweet side), and I added a side of granola for extra crunch. I also tried their Tapioca Crepe with dry shredded chicken, cheese, tomatoes, and onions, served with a simple salad of lettuce, tomatoes, red cabbage, carrots, and pita chips. The crepe wasn't particularly flavorful, but everything made for a decent, simple meal nonetheless.

Great hamburgers and fresh fruit juice. Pineapple was frothy and delicious. The hamburger was…read morecooked to perfection. Include Bibi when you are. In Rio!

Acaí heaven. Delightfully exhaustive menu of traditional acaí, perfect to cool down, and juice…read more They've got milkshakes, mixed juices, breakfast bowls, fruit everything.... Definitely worth a drop in or enjoy an acaí on the go. Reasonably priced doesn't even begin to describe how good of a deal this place is.