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First time coming here & first açaí bowl! Wasn't sure what to expect, but I loved it. I got a regular bowl without blueberries. I was surprised by how filling the bowl was. They have a loyalty card so be sure to ask for one! This place is great for hanging out with friends or getting some work done. Love to see it.
Such a delicious and healthy breakfast! We ordered the Sunshine Bowl and Green Bowl. I have a banana allergy and they were able to make my purée with pineapple, mango and coconut milk. The bowls are not only delicious but they are quite filling and beautiful. Great for breakfast or even a healthy alternative for breakfast. I definitely recommend this place and will return!
As an açaí fanatic, sobol is perfect on every occasion, including after failing a midterm, studying for a midterm, or just on a regular day I'm craving something filling but healthy. Açaí Bowl (regular size $8.65) w/ Nutella ($1.25): My go-to order from sobol is a regular açaí bowl with Nutella. The Nutella brings out a chocolatey sweetness that balances the "sour" taste in the açaí base. The fruits are always fresh and I love the combination that they use. However, the reason why I gave sobol 4 stars is due to very minor preferences I have. First, they occasionally put way too much granola in and although they have adjustments for how much, sometimes it depends on who is making the bowl. Second, I wish they spread the Nutella evenly over the bowl with a drizzle instead of a blob of Nutella on the side (for consistency in each bite). Other than that, sobol is easily one of the top açaí places near west Philly and I would recommend it to anyone nearby!
Love this place! Generous serving of açaí bowl and always clean and spotless inside! Employees seem to be taking extra precautions to keep everyone safe and abide by COVID precautions. Would recommend cookie butter and cacao nibs as added toppings.
The best treat you can have and still be eating everything healthy. The place is spacious with great lighting, lots of beautiful fresh healthy items and a choice of three sizes. We got the kid size acai bowl and it was perfect. The fruit is fresh and the honey is sweet. You know you want some. Delicious!
I love their pitaya bowl here. Lots of fruits piled on and always so fresh. You can customize your bowl and put whatever toppings you want but I just go for the regular bowl with the pineapple, mango, kiwi, granola and coconut chips on top of the pitaya. As for the space itself, it's very nice and spacious. It's usually not too loud in volume for music or people since lots of people pick up their bowl and leave. They have really fast service so people go in and out, but it's also pretty decent for studying a bit as well. They recently are part of the snackpass collaboration so you can order ahead and pick up as well. Overall a great refreshing place in food and ambiance in the ucity area!
As this was my first time trying an açaí bowl, I walked right in and ordered the first thing on the menu- The Original. Although they seemed easy enough to customize, I figured I'd start with a tried and true classic. Presentation is adorable, and first looking at it might seem small, but I was full before I finished after walking in pretty hungry! The honey sweetened it up just enough to mesh well with the granola and flaked coconut, and the blend of açaí made me feel like I could take on the world! I'd gladly drop some money here just to get some fresh, quality ingredients into my week, though the price is a bit high (justifiably). Since it's on campus, you'll see a lot of students inside studying, but the vibes are good and the window seating gave me some food lighting for my photos!
I was trying to find a good açai place in Philadelphia and I came across SoBol. They have a variety of different kinds of bowls including açai, pitaya, green, and sunshine. I ordered a regular açai bowl with Nutella and peanut butter. I think the best part of the bowl was the fruit because it was fresh. However, I did not enjoy the rest of the bowl. The açai was still frozen in a little bit, and it tasted super tangy and sour compared to bowls I've had at other places. The granola would've been better if it was on top of the açai because it got soggy from being on the bottom. They also put a big spoonful of Nutella and peanut butter under the fruit, but it was hardened because of the açai. I think it would've been better if there was more of a drizzle of Nutella and peanut butter rather than a block. Overall, it's not a bad place if you want an açai bowl or a smoothie, but I definitely had better.
I'm honestly surprised that it took me this long to try SoBol, but I'm glad I finally did! The space is bright, open, and sleekly designed. The women at the counter were very friendly and helpful as I made my selection. The Açai bowl itself is a burst of flavor with every bite. It is sure to fill you up and comes standard with bananas, blueberries, strawberries, coconut flakes, honey and granola. I chose to add a cookie butter which complemented the texture and flavor of the rest of the bowl. Next time, I'd like to try the pumpkin peanut butter which was recommended by one of the baristas. This spot is perfect for grabbing a quick bite on your own or putting a spin on a classic coffee date!
This is my first experience with açaí bowls. Although I don't think açaí is for me, they have other options including smoothies and pitaya bowls. The bowls are customizable, so you can divert from the menu items (good for picky eaters)! The kids size bowl is the perfect size for an afternoon snack. I also tried the pitaya plus smoothie with protein. It was tasty and a good size but hard to justify spending $9 for a smoothie. I'll definitely be coming back to try the other menu options!
First time getting açaí bowl, since healthy food is usually not my thing. Lol. Got the regular açaí bowl. Overall, taste is good, not too sweet even with the syrup. I like the crunchiness the granola bar added to the bowl. Nothing really stands out.
Pretty good smoothie bowls! The prices are standard for a smoothie bowl these days but I wished the portion was a little larger. They offer three different sizes to choose from, which I've never seen at any other place. I ordered the Açaí bowl while my friends ordered the Pitaya. To be honest, the bases of each bowl tasted exactly the same. I couldn't taste a difference between açaí and pitaya here. I enjoyed their crunchy granola and the fresh fruit. I might be back for another bowl but to be honest I could make one at home that tastes just as good.
Grabbed an acai bowl on their opening day, August 23. The acai smoothie is a beautiful deep purple color, vibrantly sweetened with fruit and honey, and topped with coconut, banana, strawberries, blueberries, and granola. You can customize for an extra charge by changing up your fruits, adding nut butter or nutella, or chia/flax/hemp seeds. It is very, very sweet, to the point that you may consider some of those substitutes to add flavor complexity. Nutrition note: this is not a low-calorie food item. It is rich in energy: a regular 16-oz bowl provides about 440 calories, with 82 g carbs, 12 g fat, and 10 g of protein. All in all, I'd choose to fuel up here before a long and active adventure, but perhaps not just to sit around at the office! Allergy note: contains a tiny bit of soy (can't taste it at all), but you can sub juice or another non-dairy milk. I appreciated Sobol's thoughtfulness with respect to potential allergies!
Overall good Acai bowl joint located directly across Spruce Street from the Wharton campus side. Pretty decent size inside with plenty of tables and seats (about 40 seats inside). Prices however are on the high side around $16-$17 for a large acai bowl. Service was fast and the order was correct--which is good because many acai places are unbelievably slow at making acai bowls. Here's a positive sign of a well frozen acai bowl--my granola at the bottom remained crunchy and not soggy the entire time. read more
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Kryssa B.
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3 years ago
Pre-pandemic this place was great. Excellent service, tasty, fresh bowls and smoothies. Chill atmosphere with an awesome award program. As of late, there are always issues with the kiosk. You never know if you will be asked to use cash or your card. The service is still good overall and the bowls/smoothies are still fresh and tasty. I just feel like something is off but don't let my weird vibes discourage you from checking out this place!! It's worth a shot! read more
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Kryssa B.
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Not gonna lie, this was my go-to post hangover spot. Whenever I didn't feel the greatest in the morning, you could find me walking around campus holding and sipping on a Pitaya smoothie. Highly recommend checking this place out! read more
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Kryssa B.
Thank you for your 5-star review and recommendation Gee. We hope to…
8 years ago
First time coming here & first açaí bowl! Wasn't sure what to expect, but I loved it. I got a regular bowl without blueberries. I was surprised by how filling the bowl was. They have a loyalty card so be sure to ask for one! This place is great for hanging out with friends or getting some work done. Love to see it. read more
Such a delicious and healthy breakfast! We ordered the Sunshine Bowl and Green Bowl. I have a banana allergy and they were able to make my purée with pineapple, mango and coconut milk. The bowls are not only delicious but they are quite filling and beautiful. Great for breakfast or even a healthy alternative for breakfast. I definitely recommend this place and will return! read more
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Kryssa B.
Thank you for the great review and awesome pictures of our bowls. We…
7 years ago
As an açaí fanatic, sobol is perfect on every occasion, including after failing a midterm, studying for a midterm, or just on a regular day I'm craving something filling but healthy. Açaí Bowl (regular size $8.65) w/ Nutella ($1.25): My go-to order from sobol is a regular açaí bowl with Nutella. The Nutella brings out a chocolatey sweetness that balances the "sour" taste in the açaí base. The fruits are always fresh and I love the combination that they use. However, the reason why I gave sobol 4 stars is due to very minor preferences I have. First, they occasionally put way too much granola in and although they have adjustments for how much, sometimes it depends on who is making the bowl. Second, I wish they spread the Nutella evenly over the bowl with a drizzle instead of a blob of Nutella on the side (for consistency in each bite). Other than that, sobol is easily one of the top açaí places near west Philly and I would recommend it to anyone nearby! read more
Love this place! Generous serving of açaí bowl and always clean and spotless inside! Employees seem to be taking extra precautions to keep everyone safe and abide by COVID precautions. Would recommend cookie butter and cacao nibs as added toppings. read more
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Kryssa B.
Hi Casey,…
The best treat you can have and still be eating everything healthy. The place is spacious with great lighting, lots of beautiful fresh healthy items and a choice of three sizes. We got the kid size acai bowl and it was perfect. The fruit is fresh and the honey is sweet. You know you want some. Delicious! read more
I love their pitaya bowl here. Lots of fruits piled on and always so fresh. You can customize your bowl and put whatever toppings you want but I just go for the regular bowl with the pineapple, mango, kiwi, granola and coconut chips on top of the pitaya. As for the space itself, it's very nice and spacious. It's usually not too loud in volume for music or people since lots of people pick up their bowl and leave. They have really fast service so people go in and out, but it's also pretty decent for studying a bit as well. They recently are part of the snackpass collaboration so you can order ahead and pick up as well. Overall a great refreshing place in food and ambiance in the ucity area! read more
As this was my first time trying an açaí bowl, I walked right in and ordered the first thing on the menu- The Original. Although they seemed easy enough to customize, I figured I'd start with a tried and true classic. Presentation is adorable, and first looking at it might seem small, but I was full before I finished after walking in pretty hungry! The honey sweetened it up just enough to mesh well with the granola and flaked coconut, and the blend of açaí made me feel like I could take on the world! I'd gladly drop some money here just to get some fresh, quality ingredients into my week, though the price is a bit high (justifiably). Since it's on campus, you'll see a lot of students inside studying, but the vibes are good and the window seating gave me some food lighting for my photos! read more
I was trying to find a good açai place in Philadelphia and I came across SoBol. They have a variety of different kinds of bowls including açai, pitaya, green, and sunshine. I ordered a regular açai bowl with Nutella and peanut butter. I think the best part of the bowl was the fruit because it was fresh. However, I did not enjoy the rest of the bowl. The açai was still frozen in a little bit, and it tasted super tangy and sour compared to bowls I've had at other places. The granola would've been better if it was on top of the açai because it got soggy from being on the bottom. They also put a big spoonful of Nutella and peanut butter under the fruit, but it was hardened because of the açai. I think it would've been better if there was more of a drizzle of Nutella and peanut butter rather than a block. Overall, it's not a bad place if you want an açai bowl or a smoothie, but I definitely had better. read more
8 years ago
I'm honestly surprised that it took me this long to try SoBol, but I'm glad I finally did! The space is bright, open, and sleekly designed. The women at the counter were very friendly and helpful as I made my selection. The Açai bowl itself is a burst of flavor with every bite. It is sure to fill you up and comes standard with bananas, blueberries, strawberries, coconut flakes, honey and granola. I chose to add a cookie butter which complemented the texture and flavor of the rest of the bowl. Next time, I'd like to try the pumpkin peanut butter which was recommended by one of the baristas. This spot is perfect for grabbing a quick bite on your own or putting a spin on a classic coffee date! read more
This is my first experience with açaí bowls. Although I don't think açaí is for me, they have other options including smoothies and pitaya bowls. The bowls are customizable, so you can divert from the menu items (good for picky eaters)! The kids size bowl is the perfect size for an afternoon snack. I also tried the pitaya plus smoothie with protein. It was tasty and a good size but hard to justify spending $9 for a smoothie. I'll definitely be coming back to try the other menu options! read more
First time getting açaí bowl, since healthy food is usually not my thing. Lol. Got the regular açaí bowl. Overall, taste is good, not too sweet even with the syrup. I like the crunchiness the granola bar added to the bowl. Nothing really stands out. read more
8 years ago
Pretty good smoothie bowls! The prices are standard for a smoothie bowl these days but I wished the portion was a little larger. They offer three different sizes to choose from, which I've never seen at any other place. I ordered the Açaí bowl while my friends ordered the Pitaya. To be honest, the bases of each bowl tasted exactly the same. I couldn't taste a difference between açaí and pitaya here. I enjoyed their crunchy granola and the fresh fruit. I might be back for another bowl but to be honest I could make one at home that tastes just as good. read more
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Nick P.
Thank you for coming in and the positive feedback! I am certainly…
8 years ago
Grabbed an acai bowl on their opening day, August 23. The acai smoothie is a beautiful deep purple color, vibrantly sweetened with fruit and honey, and topped with coconut, banana, strawberries, blueberries, and granola. You can customize for an extra charge by changing up your fruits, adding nut butter or nutella, or chia/flax/hemp seeds. It is very, very sweet, to the point that you may consider some of those substitutes to add flavor complexity. Nutrition note: this is not a low-calorie food item. It is rich in energy: a regular 16-oz bowl provides about 440 calories, with 82 g carbs, 12 g fat, and 10 g of protein. All in all, I'd choose to fuel up here before a long and active adventure, but perhaps not just to sit around at the office! Allergy note: contains a tiny bit of soy (can't taste it at all), but you can sub juice or another non-dairy milk. I appreciated Sobol's thoughtfulness with respect to potential allergies! read more
I'd never had one of these bowls before but had heard nothing but great things. Saw this shop and decided to finally try it! The shop was beautiful inside and out. Clean and welcoming! Both ladies at the register were extremely pleasant and helped me get a better understanding of what the bowls were. I ordered the Pitaya bowl and they even offered me a sample Açaí bowl since I was new to it all!! Talk about great customer service! I enjoyed both bowls and can't wait to come back (in the very near future) to get a bowl in a bigger size this time haha!! read more
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Nick P.
Thank you so much your the awesome 5 Star review and we are happy to…
Good "health food" find in Ucity. The staff were friendly and quick, which is perfect during the lunch rush. Great options and add ins though less than some other açaí and juice places in the city. Overall a good place to stop if you're in the area but I wouldn't necessarily go out of my way. read more
6 years ago
Visited around 10 am during the week and it was not busy at all. Went right up to the counter to order and got my bowl in less than 5 minutes. I tried the new green bowl and it was AMAZING! Can't wait to come back and try more. It is a little pricey but you get your money's worth! read more
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Kryssa B.
Thank you for the kind words! We are committed to giving outstanding…
5 years ago
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Alise ..
Hi Bridget. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, we will…
Nice spot to come to if you're in the University City area and craving an açaí bowl. The store is really spacious and clean with a lot of seating. The ingredients and fruits are really fresh and you have the option to add more toppings. My bowl came out within 10 minutes and the staff there do a good job at accommodating to your order and specifications. read more
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Nick P.
Thank you Jackie for the kind words! We are committed to giving our…
7 years ago
I love SoBol and find myself here at least once a week for an açaí bowl. Their classic size is a huge and always fills me up for the day. The açaí bowl is loaded with granola, bananas, strawberries, blueberries, coconut shreds, and I add peanut butter. It's the perfect summer treat! I've never strayed away from this menu item because I love it so much, but they also have a few other types of bowls, smoothies, bagels, and Philly muffins. read more
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I order and sat down to wait around 15 minutes before realizing many people who had came after me had received their açaí bowl already. I went up to the counter and asked them if I had missed them calling my name since I had been waiting a while. They asked me how long a while was and I told them long enough for everyone who came after me to receive their bowl while I hadn't. I was told they had probably just skipped over me and that they'd get my bowl right out. They didn't take long at all- maybe 2 minutes but got a bowl of mostly granola- not at all worth the $9+ I paid for a regular size açaí bowl. I looked around to see if it was just me or if everyone else's bowl was like that too but it seems most customer's are like mine, although it's pretty inconsistent. Will not be coming back! read more
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Dan N.
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4 years ago
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Kryssa B.
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Good acai bowl at a convenient location near the Penn campus. The bowls come in 3 sizes (small, regular, large). The standard bowl has granola, strawberry, blueberry, banana, coconut flakes, and honey. The fruit was fresh. You can add other things like hemp seeds, chia seeds, etc for extra $$. The service was pretty efficient and fast. The interior is clean and well-decorated. They also offer waffles, bagels, and smoothies. I thought everything was a tad pricey for what I get, but I had an overall good experience. read more
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Nick P.
Hi KC, thank you for your support and positive review! We look…
8 years ago
This is my go-to açaí bowl place right in University City. The establishment is quite clean and they have a lot of topping options, from almond butter to various fruits. I typically for the regular açaí bowl, and although it is quite pricey, I really enjoy the homemade granola and fresh fruit toppings. They also have a stamp card, so the 10th bowl is free after 9 purchases. read more
8 years ago
I was pleasantly surprised with this açaí bowl. The consistency was really nice and not watery like some places. There was also a perfect amount of berries and toppings on it and it was a good size. read more
7 years ago
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First time customer here. Grumpy lady(in picture) was less than helpful. Posted price on the wall for a "Super" size Acai bowl was $15.25. The kiosk menu priced the same item at $16.10. Both these prices were pre-tax. (See included pictures.) This type of false advertising is quite a sneaky and shady busness practice. The lady refused to enter the order manually at the register with the in store posted price and said I have to order from the kiosk at the higher price. When I asked for a second spoon, she scowled and gave me dirty looks and she grudgingly walked back over to hand me one. The product was mediocre at best with not so fresh strawberries on top. Also, we clicked on "no bananas", but I think the lady didn't notice that because it tastes like there are bananas blended into it. If i had been allergic to bananas, this would have been a big deal. Rio Acai bowls are much better quality. read more
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Alise ..
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7 years ago
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