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    South side Acai

    4.7 (36 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Makai bowl
    Georgia R.

    Yummy açaí bowls at South Side Açaí! We got the makai bowl and it was delicious! The papaya was my favorite part, and the granola was so crunchy.

    Aurora E.

    I was really craving an açaí bowl the day after we got to Kona, and I'm so glad we found this spot. We ended up trying three different açaí places during our trip, and this one was hands-down the BEST. It's tucked away in a quiet little area, which made the whole experience feel extra peaceful. The person working was super kind - just really friendly and welcoming. He showed the granola they used etc. Wish I had caught his name so I could shout him out, but thanks anyway! Not much more to say except: definitely try this place out. Everything about it hit the spot. 5 stars, easy!

    Karlene B.

    After an unexpected (3mike) hike down a hill and back up I needed something refreshing, the Berry bowl was just right! The young lady behind the counter very helpful and patient while I made a decision. It was quite no other patrons at the time

    Mauka bowl
    Kylie S.

    Was yummy! About what I expected for an açaí bowl. Açaí was not overly frozen like a slushy and not too watered down like juice. I guess in comparison to other açaí bowls that I've had before it was good, but didn't stand out to me. I think for the price, some of the bowls should come with one or two more toppings, or maybe let you pick a topping of your choice?

    Make your own bowl
    Andrea S.

    Great service! Super smiley and enthusiastic guy who encouraged me to try the lilikoi butter. Which was, of course delicious! Made my own custom bowl. Everything was excellent quality and the granola was crunchy! Sat outside at a little table, but the inside is cute and clean. Just go, your belly will thank you!

    Ellen L.

    Very professional and friendly. Clean and organized which I really appreciate. The only downside is the itself was not frozen but more of a liquid. That may be common for here in Hawaii, but I'm used to it being in a more solid state. All the fruit was great Would go back again

    Açaí bowl

    We are not normally acai fans and these are MINDBLOWING. The fresh açaí mixed with the fresh fruit and toppings --we will be back. We ordered the Aloha (subbed strawberries for poi) and Mauki--added banana and chopped Mac nuts and subbed lilikoi butter for the honey. GO TODAY!!! So dang good.

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    2 months ago

    What this shop lacks in size they make up in flavor and value! One of the best Acai bowls I've had. Wish I lived there so I could go weekly!

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    1 year ago

    Amazing Açaí bowls! The fruit was so fresh and delicious especially the papaya. Well worth it.

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    7 months ago

    The açaí bowl was delicious! But the worker was unfriendly! She never smiled and couldn't be bothered to thank us for our business.

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    Absolutely delicious! My three kids, husband and I all really enjoyed this treat, two minutes from Greenwell farms!

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    Yummy looking acai! :) friendly service. The Keiki bowl is the perfect size for my kiddo.

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    2 years ago

    Super cute açaí place! Definitely worth the stop! Super yummy and fresh and great views if you walk around the block

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    really chill and tasty place to get an acai bowl near kona, great place to go for breakfast

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    Good selection of bowls with reasonable prices. Worth trying. The location is also convenient, along the Highway.

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    I was really craving an açaí bowl the day after we got to Kona, and I'm so glad we found this spot.

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