Rio Açaí - Ottawa

4.5 (2 reviews)

Brazilian, Vegan, Acai Bowls

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Jennifer P.

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TL;DR/The Short Version: Rio Acai is a food vendor in the St. Laurent Shopping Centre. They sell Acai Bowls but also Brazilian snacks. I got a Coxinha and it was delicious. The Long Version: I was wandering around St. Laurent Shopping Centre with my mom when we came across Rio Acai. Initially I thought it was just another place that sold Acai bowls, but upon closer inspection we discovered that they also sold Brazilian snacks like Coxinha, Pão de queijo and Brazilian tapioca crepes. They also had Brigadeiros! We were still stuffed from lunch (from Minda Cafe nearby) but wanted to try something, so we shared a Coxinha ($5.90). It was delicious! It's essentially a deep-fried croquette with mashed potatoes, shredded chicken and cheese inside. It's shaped like a teardrop but we weren't sad eating it at all, lol. In fact we were happy to eat something so delicious. It was flavourful with a crunchy exterior and a creamy interior. Service was pleasant. They are not in the food court, but rather on the main floor near the Shoppers Drug Mart and Toys R Us. They are close to Cinnabon. I'll definitely return to try their other items. I'm especially looking forward to trying their Brazilian cheese bread (Pão de queijo). Lots of free parking at the shopping mall parking lot. (162) read more

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Antonieli B.

5 months ago

The best acai bowls in Ottawa, fresh, soooo good, delicius and amazing experience. They also have a fresh smoothie.

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1200 St. Laurent Blvd
Unit 121
Ottawa, ON K1K 3B8
Canada
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(613) 320-2148
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SuzyQ Doughnuts St. Laurent

4.2

(16 reviews)

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