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

SoBoL - Inside across from the cashier - Acai Bowls Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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

SoBoL - Pitaya Bowl - Acai Bowls Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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

SoBoL - Pitaya Plus Smoothie - Acai Bowls Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

What they lack in counter congeniality they make up for in icy, refreshing fruit puree in a bowl with tasty AF toppings. Touch screen ordering is great for socially awkward folk like me so I can take my time scrolling instead of panic-ordering cause someone's staring at me to make a decision. I was specifically craving banana, oats, honey, walnuts...you get it. I couldn't find it in any of the pre-populated offerings so thought I could do that by custom ordering, but couldn't figure it out on the touch screen. There was definitely some discrepancy between the screen and the blackboard, but whatever, I came for a bowl and I got a bowl. I think I landed on the classic bowl that had blended acai, granola/muesli, coconut flakes, honey drizzle. It was like $10, maybe more, but well worth the price and definitely can make 2-3 servings (I ate it in one sitting). Love the inside - super big and spacious and a ton of great people-watching space on the stools at the window. read more

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

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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

SoBoL - Sunshine Bowl and Green Bowl - Acai Bowls Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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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

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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

SoBoL - Açaí bowl - Acai Bowls Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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

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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

SoBoL - Pitaya Bowl - Acai Bowls Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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

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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

SoBoL - Acai Bowls Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This acai café is so cute. I come here at least once a week to grab a bowl. Their ingredients are really fresh, and I have never been disappointed. I am more of a acai person so I usually go for the classic acai bowl, but my friends also love their green bowl. The bowl already comes with a perfect set of toppings - blueberries, strawberries, bananas and a generous dose of granola. You can add more toppings if you like - I love their almond butter! I often do homework here will munching on my bowl. The café is really chill, spacious and comfortable - it is easy to be productive. I recommend getting their rewards card. It gives you a free topping (which can be used whenever you want) and a free bowl once you have purchased 10 bowls! read more

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

SoBoL - Acai Bowls Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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

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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

SoBoL - Kid size regular Acai Bowl - Acai Bowls Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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

SoBoL - Regular Açaí Bowl - Acai Bowls Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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

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If I could just overcome the mental hurdle of the cost of blended smoothie bowls, I would give this place a 5/5. SoBol in University City is delicious and customizable, and surprisingly convenient for catering for college house events as well. Living in the quad, it's great to be able to make orders for floor/house events at Penn given its popularity, even though it is still pretty pricey. Many of our more casual and community building events tend to be after dinner time hours, and Sobol gives us an option to provide easy treats that aren't the typical unhealthy cookies, doughnuts, etc. I love the thick and tasty texture, and much prefer the acai bowl to the dragon bowl option (imo if you're doing a group order, I recommend either 3/4 acai with 1/4 dragon, or just all acai). I've also come to Sobol to purchase a bowl for myself for breakfast, and I think it was worthwhile, even though it does make you really cold after finishing a bowl of it in the winter. The interior is bright and spacious, and generally pretty fairly uncrowded so you could easily come to get work done as well. Either ways, I'm glad that Sobol planted itself on Spruce at Penn because acai bowls were never really an option before that. Definitely would welcome large order discounts/group deals though! 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

SoBoL - Pitaya Bowl (Kids size) - Acai Bowls Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I'm a big fan of açaí and smoothie bowls, and I had a good experience at the SoBol in Center City - and was excited to try the University City location right before Christmas. What earns SoBol some points is that you can order a "kids" / smaller size (for a more affordable price, too!) I thought the mix of fruits, granola, honey and açaí base were refreshing and nicely composed. Service was pretty quick - although it was completely empty when we were there (due to Penn's winter break.) I'd go back to SoBol if I'm close by and want something refreshing and (seemingly) healthy. read more

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

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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

SoBoL - Green Bowl - Acai Bowls Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

At the 3736 Spruce Street location, the associates were very nice and helpful, but it was disgustingly HOT! I felt uncomfortable and unable to sit and eat and enjoy my açaí bowl, but I felt even worse for the workers! Management -- spring for some air conditioning! read more

Site says open until 8pm The app allows you to order online, but when I arrived the store was closed. Came back at 2:30 today after the owner replied saying they close at 3. And once again they're closed. I'm not sure if this location just has employees that don't show up or they keep changing their hours read more

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

SoBoL - Açaí Bowl - Acai Bowls Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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

SoBoL - Acai Bowl with peanut butter - Acai Bowls Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I ordered ahead to take out my bowl (because a single $11 bowl does not meet the delivery minimum), and it is the saddest thing I have ever seen. Tastes good, but definitely not good enough to make up for how sad this is - would really have liked my $11 bowl to at least be filled to the top. Way overpriced, way disappointing. read more

If I could give this place 0 stars I would. I went in to buy a refreshing drink and noticed I needed to use the bathroom. We started on the touchscreen to order when the lady at the front spoke up and rudely said it you have the order at the front. So we walk over to the front and order our drinks and then after she said very rudely that it was only cash. first Of all no one has cash and after we said that she just walked away and ignored us. i then asked if I could still go to the bathroom and she wouldn't say a word. Very unprofessional and idk where they hire these people from but if you can't be friendly working at an açaí bowl place then you shouldnt be working there. I wouldn't recommend anyone go here because you will feel so disrespected. read more

The staff were kind of stand-offish, unlike the Rittenhouse branch. They stop taking orders 5-10 minutes before closing and they stop online orders way before that. I ordered a Super Classic, only to find the bottom layer to be just a giant scoop of acai. It wasn't layered with fruits and toppings like it's supposed to be, it only had the toppings on the top. I was stuck just eating plain acai and the granola had a stick in it of some sort -- something that was obviously inedible and did not belong in granola. Definitely not worth $16 and ruined my experience with that location which is sad since they were closer to my campus. read more

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

SoBoL - Acai Bowls Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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

SoBoL - Regular acai bowl with granola, strawberry, blueberry, banana, and honey - Acai Bowls Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Located right next to campus, I often take a quick break and walk a block over from Huntsman Hall to grab an açaí bowl. Before SoBol, I had never had an açaí bowl, but when I tried it, I was pleasant surprised. Each spoonful came with a burst of fruit. I appreciated how the staff there accommodated my request for no bananas and replaced it with extra strawberries. In terms of taste, the açaí bowl is definitely very sweet perhaps too sweet for most people. I found it alright though because I prefer overly sweet foods. read more

I originally had a 3/5 review saved in my drafts for this place, but my recent experience with them dropped it to a 1/5. As someone who is accustomed to authentic acai bowls that are not blended but served as a sorbet consistency similar to ones served in Brazil, this place is OK. However, today when I ordered my regular acai bowl with no strawberries in the blend (highly allergic to strawberries), they decided to add pineapple (another allergy of mine) to the blend. They did not ask my permission whatsoever​ to add such fruit, which resulted in​ me breaking out in hives. Typically, when I order my acai bowl, they leave the blend with soy milk, acai puree, and bananas, which is what I was expecting but today I got a bowl I was not asking for and hives! I also was very communicative when I was ordering my food, and I told them I was fine with a bowl that only has acai puree, soy milk, and bananas, and that's all I want in the blend. ​ The people working today were also highly rude and not accommodating towards my food allergies. One girl was giving me so much attitude just because I wanted a specific order. It's not my fault I was born which such food allergies! They also did not offer a refund after I complained about my food allergies. If the owner of the place is reading this, I came in on November 19, 2018, at around 1 pm. read more

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

SoBoL - Regular Açaí Bowl - Acai Bowls Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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

SoBoL - Acai Bowls Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

For the quality of açaí bowl SoBol gives you, it is incredibly overpriced. Nothing is organic, so there is not reason an açaí bowl should cost $14. They charge you extra for substitutions, $1.25 to add pineapple to my small bowl! Ridiculous. I would not recommend. read more

Standard. Nothing special. Come if you want overpriced açaí bowls. Employees are plus minus. Some you can tell would rather not be working there read more

Fantastic spot for Acai bowls with fresh fruit, honey, and granola accompanying rich, smooth Acai. They also have a variety of smoothies, waffles, and muffins to choose from. The only downside is that the price is a little high for the amount you get read more

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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