If you are looking for a delicious healthy smoothie.....this is your place. My smoothie was great…read moreand the customer service was wonderful. Unique drawings and fun atmosphere. I would highly recommend.

The food and service was great! The ambience was great for a smoothie shop. The store was very…read moreclean and in order to. The young man who waited on me was very polite, friendly and, very helpful.

The bowls are truly made fresh and the ingredients are generous! I enjoyed the bowl more than the…read morecoffee, it did take awhile to get my order but the staff is truly working hard to make them just right, I'd definitely recommend trying mamaka next time you are in south end!

I stopped in this place to get a smoothie bowl before I was headed to the airport for an afternoon…read moreflight. It was really busy (which to me was a good sign), making me think that it's a good place to eat. I also looked up smoothie bowl places online before and saw this place had good reviews. Surprisingly, there wasn't a long line and I ordered right away. However, after I've been waiting close to 10 minutes, I started looking around and noticing that almost nobody inside the entire place had food in front of them, but the place was packed and there was nowhere to sit. I was standing waiting for my food, keeping an eye on the tables, hoping one would open up for me to grab. And then I looked back towards the counter where they were making all of these bowls and saw a line of probably 30+ smoothie bowls waiting to be made. So basically everyone in the entire place was wishing for their food. After waiting another 10 minutes (so 20 mins total), mine still had not been made. I feel like they were making an average of one bowl Every 3 to 5 minutes. I'm really not sure what was going on as there were about 6 to 7 employees behind the counter working. I'm really not sure why food couldn't be made faster. But when I went to inquire about how much longer, they couldn't give me a time but told me there were about 9 bowls to be made ahead of mine. At this point, I've been waiting almost 30 minutes for a smoothie bowl. I asked them if they could just cancel my bowl and if I could get a refund because I have somewhere to be. They told me they were not able to do refunds but they could give me a gift card for a future visit. However, I'm from out of town so that doesn't work for me. This is also annoying as the screen prompts you for a tip as most take out places do these days. So these people essentially got a tip for me and didn't even make my food. How very frustrating. $15 wasted.

I came in around 8:20am after this place opened. I was a little thrown off by not being greeted or…read morebasic eye contact after I ordered on the kiosk. I ordered a regular smoothie and it took a very long time to get made which was super disappointing since I was the only person inside and there were four people working plus I was in a rush to get to the airport. The smoothie was only okay. There were I blended banana chunks in my smoothie. I wouldn't come back here just because I like more welcoming places.

I recently did an athlete cleanse! The juices were super fresh, flavorful, and easy to stick with…read morethroughout the day. I felt energized, light, and never like I was forcing myself to drink something I didn't enjoy. The site was helpful in making sure I picked the right option for my lifestyle. I also appreciated how convenient everything was--packaged neatly and ready to go in their fridge when I arrived. Overall, it was the great reset and I'd definitely do it again. Plus, their everyday smoothies (my fav is AB&J) are just as good, so it's a spot I keep coming back to grab something healthy.

Great selections, you can also make your own bowl. Fresh fruit ingredients and the acai is good…read more However they are a little skimpy with the amount of acai in comparison to the fruit. Parking is a bit tricky in this area.

I've been coming here for about 3 years and I always get the same bowl: Sugababy!…read moreIt's so fresh and delicious. I love the birthday cake butter they use. We come here about twice a month and it doesn't disappoint. Service is quick and they have a few stools outside that you can eat at. If you haven't tried them I recommend it. Also, they now have a rewards program on Toast.

A little disappointed with the unfriendly attitude of some of the workers here. I sometimes come…read morehere for the breakfast food or smoothie items but after a negative encounter with the person taking my order, I plan to go to other places in Optimist Hall instead. The ambiance is okay and the seating is shared with other vendors at the food hall. Also, to pair with the unpleasant interaction, I needed to go back because the mango salsa and hot sauce on my order was missing. Not only was the service sub-par, but the order was incorrect With Optimist Hall offering so many options, I would kindly suggest going other places instead, where you'll be treated with kindness and respect.

We ended up stopping here twice when we were in town because they are so good! Prices are a little…read morehigh. But we were on vacation so we splurged. We tried the Hot Pink and the Curious George. Definitely recommend. And the employees working were nice enough and our order came out fairly quickly.

Pretty quick service for how popular and crowded it was…read more Pretty clean and everyone was respectful. We ordered a lot! - so many vegetarian options.

While visiting the Carolina's at the start of 2026, we decided to do a short day trip to Charolette…read moreand ended up at Optimist Hall. As a New Yorker we have our share of markets/food halls and OH fits the familiar script, with a slightly smaller footprint than what I've experienced. What never seems to change is that securing seating can be a challenge because all spots are "prime" real estate and the abundance of choices is an indecisive person's nightmare. Nonetheless, to all the foodies at heart those are just minor details for mere mortals... lol. We managed to grab a larger enough table and everyone circled until we made our individual choices and then returned to our central meeting spot to break bread and indulge in all of our finds. We enjoyed several of the eateries we experienced and I was particularly intrigued by the plant store (albeit kinda pricey). Returning is a no brainer especially for the places that were most memorable. Just A Note: Parking is not free, payment is required. Please note depending on the time of day it can be crowded so securing a spot will require patience.

The absolute best açai place I've ever been to use to go to the Tampa location for a few years till…read morethey closed & opened up in Charlotte. Glad I ran across it on my trip today. Have them put granola & coconut oil on the bottom. It makes a candy bar once everything cold gets put on top.

Man, Rico's used to be my FAV. My boyfriend LOVES acai bowls and he always goes to Spoons. We…read morehappened to be in the area and decided to check them out. I was excited because I've always had great bowls from them in the past and I was glad my bf was finally getting to try them out. It seems their prices have gone up quite a bit. I know that's just where we are in life but for 2 medium bowls I paid $35. It was originally $38, but I think the cashier typed something in wrong and it came down to $35. That is outrageous for 2 tiny bowls. I know its fresh fruit and acai, but that really hurt to spend on such little food. It also took a while for them to prepare the orders, which is no big deal really. But for what we got, it just wasn't worth all the hassle. Aside from the price, the acai was essentially still frozen and very cold so we had to wait for it to melt some just to try to enjoy eating it. Overall, I was let down by a spot I used to really love going to. I hope it was just a bad day.

Clean eats option in Southend offering a variety of wraps, açaí bowls, salads, and fresh juices…read more Small shop with indoor seating that offers a cozy vibe. Stopped in and tried their staple, the Vitality açaí bowl topped with banana, strawberry, granola, and honey. This particular recipe could benefit from chia seed and some blueberries. Create your own is also available. Ordered small bowl for $12 which is the average. You have the option of cashier or self serve kiosk when ordering. Service was quick and easy. Good location.

Not impressed with the salad. Came with only one ounce of chicken. And yes I weighed it. Acai bowls…read moreseems to be the better option here

I love a place that can serve a good smoothie bowl and this place is it. Berries N Bite was in…read morewalking distance of our hotel so that was a plus. Service was fast and friendly. The bowls are a little on the pricey side but nonetheless my bowl tasted great. The place is small but it does what's needed to be done....make on the go food.

This is my favorite place to have a fruit bowl. They have different bases than a sigh and they're…read morevery tasty for variety it is always a high-quality fruit. Surprisingly it's a BP but don't let that deter you. It's delicious.

Love the Açaí bowls at Rico's. They are always so fresh and tasty. While they have specific items…read morethey will also alter to your preference. I appreciate that. You can get to Rico's right off the train. If you drive and it's after 5 Friday or the weekend be sure to park in the deck adjacent to the market. I paid $6 to park across the street for a 15 minute visit to grab the açaí bowls. While I waited I walked the market. A great place to come with friends. They have google fiber there which is great. Everyone is so friendly at the market. Enjoy this little section of Charlotte. You will really enjoy it

I'm a sucker for great customer service and JJ was superb! He went above and beyond to make sure my…read moreorder was correct. He was super nice and helpful! Rico Açaí is always a good choice. Fresh fruit, beautifully made bowls and add Nutella?! They're literally perfect! This visit was no different. Thanks JJ for being stellar! Thanks Rico Açaí for the awesome quality you continually give!