Haleiwa Bowls

This little shack serves great Acai bowls! If you blink, you’ll miss it because it’s such a small stand and there is no designated parking for Haleiwa Bowls. It would be ideal if you can find parking in the lot across the street, where you would park for Matsumotos, but if not, street parking is always an option too.
I always get the Surf Bowl, because it’s an Acai sorbet, rather than a smoothie that cost $ 7 for a regular and $ 10 for a large. A regular may seem small, but its just enough for 2 people without forcing yourself to eat the rest. Each bowl can be topped with organic hemp granola, bananas, coconut flakes and honey. I also just found out that you can omit any of the above mentioned toppings for more of another. You also have the option for adding on a variety of fresh fruits for $ 0.75 each.
If you are in Haleiwa and want a refreshing dessert, I’d recommend trying this place.

Best açai bowl in Hawaii. I had a couple others, but none even hold a candle to this one. I can’t really explain it, you’ll just have to find this place and try it for yourself. You’ll thank me (and all the other Unilocalers) for it.
PS. This tiki stand is UNMARKED. It’s directly across the street from a coffee shop and strip center, and located at the end on your right, if you’re traveling toward Sunset Beach. Check out the Unilocal photos to see what to look out for.

One of the best acai bowl joints on the island. They have two main bowls to pick from and then you add toppings. They’re pretty quick with their service too. Can pay cash or credit. I have to give a shoutout to their customer service though. I brought my family who was visiting and they had no idea what they were ordering. The staff was very patient and explained the menu. Shout out to that!
Could increase the amount of bowls they offer but it’s a small joint and I get it.

Fresh fruit, big portion!!! Highly recommended! :) so delicious! And workers there are super nice!!!

**BEST ACAI BOWLS IN OAHU**
I ordered the pure acai (w/​maca, spurlina, hemp) and topped it off with mangos, pineapples, bananas, and coconut flakes!
I liked how reasonably priced the acai bowls were and how realistic the proportions are. The girls were so sweet, I definitely plan on going here again!
.It took but 7 minutes to devour the bowl.

We had different acai bowls every day we were on Oahu, and out of the 6 places we went, this was BY FAR the best one. Fresh and delicious fruit, TONS of different toppings, perfect smoothies, and great people who will make pretty much anything you ask them too. If you like acai bowls, you’ve got to have one, and if you don’t, you will after this place.

My last experience was so bad, it hurt. I dont know if the ladies I met today were the same from my first encounter, but today they were so sweet and genuine.
Will be back and I hope the ladies keep up the same level of courtesy and Aloha!
Mahalo!

BEST ACAI BOWLS ON THE ISLAND**
I’ve been eating açai bowls for eight years now, and nobody makes their bowls like Haleiwa Bowls does.
The girls are always super sweet. You can choose to do an açai blend or sorbet, whichever one you prefer. The toppings are already preset: bananas, coconut flakes, and A LOT of granola. You can always add additional fruits for a small price.
Small bowl: $ 7
Large bowl: $ 10
This is the perfect breakfast spot. It’s also extremely refreshing so you don’t feel crummy afterwards.
TIP: They finally have stamp cards ! & the back patio is no longer open for seating.

This was my first time here even though I had heard about it before. It’s not that easy to find and if you blink you’ll unfortunately miss it.
The workers were very friendly and thorough in their explanations and even have recommendations. Obviously, my experience was different from other reviewers. Service was quick considering the amount of people ordering. They seem to have a great system.
The only downside is it is truly a grab and go establishment, no seating. Parking is whatever you can find in the road. It really wasn’t very difficult to find a spot and it was actually nice to get out and walk through some of the other shops.
I had the blended acai bowl with all the standard toppings. Toppings were generous! They were: bananas, granola, honey, and coconut.
Overall, I liked it and will probably return the next time I’m in Haleiwa.

I absolutely LOVE this place. The acai bowls are always amazing to me. It’s the only place I’ll go.
The only disappointing part is the past few times I’ve gone down and made it there around 545−6pm (usually in time for an acai and watch the sunset), they’re already closed.
Why advertise that you’re open until 630 if you’re close around 545? /:

So far the best Acai bowl we’ve tried on the island. We went to Vintage Island, Tropical Tribe and then Haleiwa bowls in a matter of days and my husband and I thought that the berry blend acai bowl was the best tasting, and the option to add a variety of toppings was better value for money. They add banana, honey, coconut and granola on top of the acai by default with the «small» at $ 7, and then we decided to add strawberry, raspberry, blueberry and kiwi at an extra cost. All in all that cost $ 10 each, and that was huge! Definitely enough for a filling breakfast. I don’t know how anyone could eat the large by themselves. I wish I could eat this all the time but unfortunately I have to head back home tomorrow :(keep it up Haleiwa!

You haven’t had an acai bowl till you’ve had Haleiwa bowls. I’ve been a die hard jewel or juice fan since acai first started getting popular but Haleiwa bowls is like a regular acai bowl on steroids.
You can choose between plain acai or a blend of acai+fruits. I personally can’t taste the difference. The toppings that come with your order are banana, granola, honey, and coconut. I opted to add strawberries and cacao. BEST CHOICE EVER. Although it is a bit pricey, it’s very filling and I normally just eat it as a meal. The strawberries add a tangy kick and the cacao adds a crunch/​chocolatey bite.
If you’re in the area, it’s definitely worth checking out! It’s probably one of my favorite places to eat when up north.

If you want to start your day right, this is the place to go. First, they open earlier than most (7.30am). Parking can be a bit tricky just make sure you read signs. The available surf bowl set me back $ 8 (I added papaya as topping) but it was worthwhile. The blend is thicker and heavier and also good especially with the granola toppings. I am definitely copying it and will make it at home as well. They have seating area at the back but wasn’t open when we were there at 8am this am.

If you’re trying different places out in Haleiwa you HAVE to get the acai bowl here! I picked the acai surf bowl which has more like a sorbet than a smoothie base. With it being my first time trying it like that, I actually like the acai sorbet better because I don’t like it getting watery or melting on me. I didn’t bother to add any extra toppings because honestly you don’t need to! I love how they added coconut flakes on top & the granola was nice & crispy how I like. Also I only ordered a small bowl which was plenty & filling! I wish we had more places like this in the East Bay in California.

Small, easy to drive by (which I did about 3 times). Its just past the newly built 7 – 11 on the opposite side and before the church. Look for little shack on side of the road. Parking is questionable, good luck. Probably try along street in front of church or behind new shops across/​past church.
Acai bowls are delicious, I like the shredded coconut topping, good addition. Plenty of additional toppings to personalize your bowl. The large is good size. I finished it by myself but could probably feed two or one hungry person.
Staff is always super nice.

This place is essentially a small roadside, open-​air, shack staffed with two people. I’ve been coming here every trip I take up to the North Shore. This past time, we even came here after eating Matsumoto’s. I wouldn’t recommend trying to eat both in succession; we all felt it after.
I always order the Surf Bowl. You have the option of adding a whole bunch of toppings to the bowl for a small fee, or you can take it as is with granola, coconut, and honey. The granola is really good, and doesn’t get soggy as you’re eating the acai. To be honest, I’ve never eaten an acai bowl anywhere else but here, so I don’t really have anything else to compare Haleiwa Bowls against. I will say though, that this is worth coming to any time you’re driven to take the far trek up North.

I think I die a little bit inside when I visit a place in Hawaii, where service is often not synonymous with even a crack at a smile. I mean, we are in HAWAII, people, the aloha state! Where is your Hawaiian spirit?
I love Haleiwa Bowls, I really do. Their organic acai bowls, regardless of either the thicker, pure acai Surf Bowl or the acai, strawberry, blueberry, and banana Blend, are delicious and, starting at $ 7 for a small ($ 10 for a large), which is always more than enough for me, very reasonably priced. Everything is super fresh, and I love that additional fruit add-​ons are only $ 0.75 each (hellooooooo, papaya!!). A giant bowl of quality acai and more for less than $ 10? Score.
But would it hurt to crack for the workers to a smile, ever? Are you allergic to smiling? Or to small talk while I’m just standing there waiting for you to make my order? Has being in the sun too long while working made you a Bitter Betty? A Debbie Downer? A Rotten Rosie?
If Haleiwa Bowls were being rated on food alone, a whopping 5 star establishment it would be. But throw the nonchalant ‘tude in the mix that I certainly did not pay for, and you’ve dropped to a 4.

The acai bowls here are delish! The acai is blended to a perfect consistency — not watery yet not thick like a smoothie. The fruit is ripe, sweet and fresh. Support local and eat healthy! Haleiwa Bowls is the perfect way to cool down after a day in the sun.
Fun factoid: They have «aloha» spoons!

Date of visit: 8÷7÷2015
I really wanted shaved iced from Matsumoto’s, but a 30 minute line was just not cutting it for me in the heat, so I followed Toni and Noah to Haleiwa Bowls for an acai bowl. I was a little confused with the menu, so I just ordered the Surf Bowl like Toni and added strawberries.
Wow! Everything about this bowl was great and fresh. I really enjoyed the granola and the frozen acai was really refreshing. The fruit is all freshly prepared — I definitely should have gotten some mango too. At $ 7 per bowl, it’s a pretty steep price, but this could be a meal in and of itself. I was definitely stuffed by the time I finished.
Haleiwa Bowls is just a stand on the side of the highway, so take caution if you’re crossing the street as cars may or may not stop to let you cross. This is definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area. I would recommend a small bowl as a meal in and of itself.

This business has probably the most reasonable acai bowls on the island. I have checked out other shops and their prices range from $ 9 to 12 per bowl. The portions are okay and service can be slow. Haleiwa bowls is only slow when there is one person working there, otherwise they get your order as quickly as possible (the mornings, they have one person managing the shop until afternoon rush kicks in),
I personally feel my aunty and uncle who own Matsumoto shave ice are lucky since Haleiwa Bowls is really conveniently located across the store. They can grab a acai bowl everyday if they wanted to. Pretty sure my bf’s sister would love to eat a acai bowl everyday since it’s her favorite place to go while in the North Shore.
Back to my review of their acai bowls before I keep rambling about the location and convenience. I wanted to try their popular acai bowl which was the blended bowl (topped with bananas, blueberries and strawberries with honey and coconut shavings). I’m pleased that I ordered the small size after I gobbled up the bowl and felt like I had enough treats for the day. The acai wasn’t frozen nor did the fruits taste hard. Though I did feel like they put little too much honey over the bowl. Other businesses charge extra for the honey topping, but they do not.
The verdict: I give the acai bowl a ⁴⁄₅. The prices are great. The small size costs $ 7 while the large is $ 10. Extra toppings are 75 cents each. I have no complaints over that.
Great snack during these muggy days :)