Our guide to the best açai bowls in Newcastle
Wholesome, nutritious, and bursting with antioxidants, it’s no surprise açai bowls have become a firm favourite.
Newcastle is spoilt for choice when it comes to these colourful creations, so we’ve done the taste-testing for you and rounded up the places that really know how to nail an açai bowl.
Akuna Cafe
These guys know their way around an açai bowl, that’s for sure! Tucked away in Merewether, Akuna Cafe fulfills all your açai bowl needs, with six different flavours to choose from. Pick either an açai base, vanilla coconut base, or mixed! Overwhelmed by choice? Our go-to is the Sweet As Bowl.
Where: 40 Patrick St, Merewether
The Berry Brothers
Previously known as the W.I.A Store, The Berry Brothers serve up a generous selection of delectable bowls made with both açai and maqui berries. If you're after something different from your usual açai, our pick is the Nobby's Bowl, made with maqui and topped with berries, coconut, granola, and peanut butter.
Where: 5/113-125 Darby St, Newcastle
Blue Door
Whether you’re on-the-go in town, out for a cruisy morning at the beach in Merewether, or strolling along Hamilton’s iconic Beaumont Street, Blue Door has you covered, with plenty of açai bowl options on the menu. We love the salted caramel bowl at Merewether, featuring Blue Door's house-made salted caramel sauce on top of granola and açai.
Where: 1 John Pde, Merewether | 103 Tudor St, Hamilton | 22 Honeysuckle Dr, Newcastle
The Bondwood
A little caravan that packs a punch! In front of the Adamstown Bowlo on Glebe Road, choose between a traditional açai bowl and a Banana & Cacao Bowl at The Bondwood - either way, goodness is guaranteed.
Where: 504 Glebe Rd, Adamstown
Buzz at The Junction
Set within Junction Fair, this açai and juice bar's offering includes açai bowls with vegan and gluten free options, as well as vegan, raw, and gluten-free sweet and savoury snacks. Self-confessed as the best açai bowls in Newy, we think you need to try one (or two!) for yourself.
Where: Junction Fair, 200 Union St, The Junction
Cafe Inu
This warehouse-style cafe, known for its Japanese-inspired flavours, also happens to feature a delicious açai bowl. Cafe Inu has loads of space and is pet-friendly - an ideal spot to enjoy those super berries.
Where: 43 Denison St, Carrington
Convoy Commune
A Merewether favourite, Convoy Commune is home to an açai bowl complete with house-made maple roasted granola, fresh seasonal fruit, and coconut flakes. It makes for an excellent stop pre- or post-beach when the açai cravings hit.
Where: 1/88 Mitchell St, Merewether
Food Farmacy
Food Farmacy's menu is completely plant based with a strong focus on being anti-inflammatory, feel good food. On the Nourishing Bowls menu is the Açai Energy Boost Bowl with banana, berries, home-made granola, coconut flakes and peanut butter.
Where: Atune Health Centre, Floor 1 - Unit 1/52 Ada St, Cardiff
Ground Floor Cafe
Purveyors of a damn good açai bowl, Ground Floor Cafe was one of the first cafes to bring the famous açai to Newcastle. Its in-house açai blend is topped with honey-spiced muesli, coconut flakes, banana, and strawberries, with plenty of extras available too!
Where: 103 Hunter St, Newcastle
Harry & Lola’s
Harry & Lola’s is home to four different Lola Bowls made with Maqui Berry - similar to açai, grown in Chile, drenched in anti-oxidants, and oh-so-delicious. Take your pick between the Mima, Park Road, and Cha Cha bowls - all of which are dairy free. We're very fond of taking them down to the grass to enjoy right on the shores of the lake.
Where: 96 Creek Reserve Rd, Speers Point
Haze
Early mornings taste better with an açai bowl in hand. Haze Café is a beachside favourite in Stockton serving up nourishing açai bowls alongside specialty coffee - perfect for post-swim refuels, sunrise walks or easing into the day. Fresh, wholesome and best enjoyed slowly, just steps from the water.
Where: 42 Mitchell St, Stockton NSW 2295
Ka-fey Cafe
If you like your açai bowls as nourishing as they are tasty, Ka-fey Cafe delivers. Found in the heart of Hunter Street Mall, their bowls are packed with fresh fruit, thoughtful ingredients and a probiotic twist that feels as good as it tastes. Add a quality coffee and a welcoming, down-to-earth vibe, and you’re set.
Where: 148 Hunter Street Mall, Newcastle NSW 2300
The Kiosk Newcastle Beach
Win the morning, win the day! Treat yourself to a Beach Bowl at The Kiosk right on the shores of Newcastle Beach. This might just be the ultimate spot for devouring an açai bowl in Newcastle.
Where: 42 Shortland Esp, Newcastle East
Mama-P
The açai bowl from Mama-P is almost too pretty to eat! Made with organic Amazonian açai, frozen banana, mixed berries, organic coconut milk topped with house maple nut granola, and seasonal fruit, Mama-P's açai bowl is a super filling, nourishing bowl of goodness.
Where: 2/142 Pacific Hwy, Charlestown
Pure Acai Co Lambton
If you're craving a late night Acai, Pure Acai Co nestled in Metro Petroleum Lambton has your fix. Here you're able to build your own takeaway bowl quite literally at any time that acai craving comes knocking, with Acai Co open 24/7. Choose between their classic bowl, baby bowl or acai soft serve. Maybe the next time you fill up your car, it might also be a time to treat yourself to some acai at Pure Acai Co!
Where: 111/115 Griffiths Rd, Lambton NSW 2299
Thirsty Monkey
The viral acai chain, Thirsty Monkey has made its way to Newcastle, located at the start of The Corner at Charlestown Square. Known for their viral loaded acai bowls, gluten free friendly options and insane range of toppings and sweet sauces, Thirsty Monkey has certainly gained itself some hype since its opening earlier this year. Wanting something quick and easy? They also offer a large range of fresh juices too and their recent creation, the Acai iced matcha!
Where: 30 Pearson St, Charlestown NSW 2290
A Good Day Cardiff
If you want a good day, check out this place for your next acai bowl! Enjoy a cosy little cafe where the acai bowls are nicely priced and decently sized, with many Cardiff locals coming back for seconds! Want to try something new? Their special Biscoff Acai Bowl has won many of us over! Where: 296 Main Rd, Cardiff NSW 2285
Merewether Surfhouse Beach Bar
With a recent refurb and no shortage of crystal clear Newcastle mornings to make the most of, there’s never been a better time to get down to Merewether Surfhouse! Venture into the promenade-level Beach Bar for an açai bowl before enjoying a swim.
Where: 5 Henderson Pde, Merewether
Oakberry Açai
Only a short walk from Bar Beach, Newcastle’s first and only Oakberry Açai venue is a crowd favourite. Head down to its little Darby Street hangout to check out what all the hype is about, and pick up one of the bowls, customisable with a huge selection of toppings. You can even order ahead to save time!
Where: 289-295 Darby St, Bar Beach
Sherwood Coffee Bar
This Newcastle institution serves up delicious açai bowls at all four of its well-loved locations! Head to Sherwood at Cardiff, Kahibah, New Lambton, or Parry Street to get your hands on a bowl, and order ahead via their app to skip the queue.
Where: 19 Kelton St, Cardiff | 1/2 Glebe St, Kahibah | 67 Parry St, Newcastle West | 4/12 Alma Rd, New Lambton
Spoooon
New to Darby Street and already making waves, Spoooon is a frozen bar dedicated to all things cold, creamy and craveable. Açai bowls are the hero here – think smooth blends, fresh toppings and choose-your-own combos that hit the spot any time of day. Perfect for a post-walk treat, a mid-shopping cool-down or a sweet little ritual on Darby Street.
Where: 108 Darby St, Cooks Hill NSW
Sunnyboy Kiosk
Finish off your morning walk at the beach with an açai bowl from Sunnyboy Kiosk. Using açai from The Berry Brothers, this delicious bowl can even be topped with Biscoff spread!
Where: 15 Ocean St, Merewether
The Villa Cafe
The reimagined Villa Cafe is a seamless blend of beachside charm, community connection, and elevated kiosk-style eats. Top off the outing in Redhead by enjoying one of the cafe’s four different açai bowls – all available as a half-size, making for a perfect snack between meals.
Where: 2/105 Cowlishaw St, Redhead
The Village Newcastle
Right in the heart of the hustle and bustle of Beaumont Street, The Village is home to a delicious acai bowl served with strawberries, blueberries, sliced bananas, and house-made granola with your choice of peanut butter or Nutella.
Where: 2/44 Beaumont St, Hamilton
Yo-Chi, Charlestown
Smooth, creamy, and piled high with toppings - Yo-Chi is Charlestown Square’s go-to for customised açai bowls that hit all the right notes. Pick your favourite base, add fresh fruit, granola, or sweet treats, and finish with a drizzle of sauce for a midday pick-me-up that feels indulgent but nourishing. Perfect for a quick snack or a casual meet-up.
Where: Charlestown Square, Charlestown NSW
Yomo Frozen Yoghurt Acai
When you want your açai bowl loaded exactly the way you like it, Yomo delivers. Choose from açai flavours and pile on the toppings – fresh fruit, crunchy granola or sweet extras like Biscoff, brownie or cookie dough. Sitting in Westfield Kotara’s rooftop dining precinct, it’s the perfect stop for a post-shop treat or an easy dessert moment with a view.
Where: Rooftop Dining Precinct, Westfield Kotara, Northcott Drive, Kotara NSW 2289
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