Best Acai Bowl/Smoothie Places

Examples of acai bowls. They look alright I guess. Photo by Haiden Adams.

Summer is just around the corner and it’s the perfect time to get a refreshing acai bowl or smoothie on a hot day. But then comes the difficult decision: where do you go? Bellevue has many delicious selections, and most students are stumped on deciding. A few of highlights include are Matcha Magic, Pressed, Emerald City, Jamba Juice and the newest addition Joe and the Juice. Let’s take a look at our very own students’  fan favorites!

An all-time favorite is Matcha Magic. Matcha Magic is on Main Street which is a close location to grab a bite during lunch. They are known for their matcha, but they also have food such as avocado toast, Nutella toast and acai bowls. They even let you customize your orders to fit your needs!

“Josie Lynch and I love Matcha Magic. My go to order is the uncrustabowl because it has the perfect balance of peanut butter and mix of fruit,” junior Mackenzie Tucker said.

“Matcha Magic is the way to go. The convenient location, preorder and delicious flavors, you just can’t go wrong,” junior Riley Gribble said.

Another fan favorite is Pressed Juice. Pressed not only has juices, acai bowls and smoothies, but they also have froyo. Pressed is a great place if you want to get started on a juice cleanse or want a healthy sweet treat. Also, Pressed is right next to Bellevue Square, making it a quick and easy stop.

“I love to get a sweet treat at Pressed because they are both healthy and sweet. I like to get either the Dubai or S’more’s Froyo, a great combo,” sophomore Cole Pellegrini said.

A new but trendy place is Joe and the Juice which is located in the mall. This is a new addition, and it is already starting to become a hot commodity. Joe and the Juice has delicious sandwiches, tasty coffee, and juices of course.

“I always get a matcha and spicy tuna sandwich because I love it and I don’t want to try anything else,” senior Charlene Stolte said.

Now that you’ve heard all of the best smoothie and acai bowl places in Bellevue, go check out some of them. On a hot summer day, a refreshing acai bowl or thirst-quenching smoothie is the way to go.