Blend the locally grown fruits and vegetables of Hawai’i and the result is one so tasty you might consider a full smoothie bowl diet. We’re here to help you on your fruit-loving quest, so here is a list of the best joints to find ono (delicious) smoothies and acai bowls in Kona.
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Smoothies and Acai Bowls in Kona
Basik Acai
75-5831 Kahakai Rd., Kailua-Kona
808.769.4068
Basik Acai has been blending together fresh smoothies and bowls since 2010. The Kilauea Bowl is acai mixed with mango juice and topped with papaya, strawberries, granola, goji berries, honey and bee pollen. The smoothie list is just as enticing. And yes, there’s acai in everything! Open Monday through Thursday 7am to 4pm and Friday through Sunday 8am to 4pm.
Kona Wave Cafe
75-5669 Alii Dr., #1109, Kailua-Kona
808.331.2899
This shop is serving up 100% kona coffee, local fruits, speciality shave ice, boba tea and more! The Kona Wave Cafe menu has some delicious blended coffee drinks like Kona Mocha. There’s acai bowls with fresh fruit toppings and shave ice if you have room for more cold treats! Open Monday through Saturday 8am to 5pm and Sunday 9am to 5pm.
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