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The best açaí bowl in Amsterdam

acai bowl

I was skeptical about the oh-so-popular açaí bowl for a long time. Fit girl hype, smoothie in a bowl, come on, but as soon as I had my first one, I was sold. Maybe that was also because I immediately found the best one in Amsterdam, because after that I was seriously disappointed again.

Foto van culinair journalist Emma de Thouars

The first time I had one, I was lying in bed with a massive hangover. I wanted something healthier than the McDonald’s or pizza I normally order in that state, and grumpily pressed the order button. I ordered from Juice Brothers, and that was the best decision I’ve ever made.

Disappointed

The bowl – my least favourite word in the world – was so delicious that I immediately became a fan and told everyone who wanted to hear it (or not) about the happiness known as an açaí bowl. Little did I know that they’re far from all being that delicious! Like a mad person, ever since my revelation I’ve ordered the bowl everywhere, but I’m almost always disappointed.

Fresh

The great thing about a good version is that, besides being sweet, it’s also wonderfully fresh and sour, and of course ice-cold. Yet I keep coming across versions that are mainly sweet and sometimes even taste a little stale. Or they aren’t cold enough, which changes the entire texture. Annoying!

Juice Brothers

So guys, Juice Brothers is where you need to go. The flavour is perfectly balanced, and their homemade granola is the best crunchy topping you could wish for. Luckily, they’re located throughout almost the entire city, and you can also have it delivered to your home.

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