I've been curious about this place as I've walked by several times. Today I finally stopped in and…read moreWOW, what a pleasant surprise! I had the açai berry bowl and it was spectacular! One of the best I've ever had, including many I've had in Hawaii. Everything about it was tasty and super fresh and generous. Service was also exceptional. Their space is bright and cheery and polished. They even have a sign prepared that explains what their name means and how to pronounce it :) They have a few other bowls and plenty of attractive smoothies and juices so I'm looking forward to going back!

HIGHLY recommend!! I don't have much experience with açaí bowls/smoothies/juices but the owner…read morehelped me choose something out and was very friendly!! Love supporting Latin owned businesses. I got this delicious smoothie w peach, mango, dates, almond milk & it was to die for! The dates gave some nice texture, I like chocolate chips but gooey and healthy. They don't use ice, it's all fresh fruit. Will be coming back!

This is my go-to place for every meal because I can count on it being highly nutrient dense, pretty…read moreand tasty. Probably the best option for anyone with a hangover too. It's fairly expensive however at the very least- the savory bowls are worth it. I wish they had a veggie heavy smoothie.

The Celery -- Portland, OR…read more Walked in and immediately felt like I should own a fixed-gear bike. Industrial. Clean lines. Slightly edgy. The kind of place where you expect someone to be editing a documentary on a laptop made of recycled aluminum. Late afternoon visit, so the hipster crowd had clearly skateboarded back to their respective creative labs. I had the place to myself. Prime auditing conditions. First impression? This place is built for volume. You can tell. Efficient layout. Assembly-line potential. If bowls were a factory sport, this would be a playoff team. Ordered the Home Grown. Took a quick bathroom break. Came back and -- boom -- bowl was already on the counter. FAST. And it looked elite. Then I saw it. A generous dollop of peanut butter at the top, sprinkled with hemp seeds. I almost got emotional. It felt like flying over your hometown after months away. Familiar. Safe. Right. First bite? Delicious. Smooth. Creamy. Almost like frozen yogurt or soft serve. Easy eating. Crowd-pleasing texture. And then... I looked up. Another bowl was being made. The açaí base was coming out of a soft-serve machine. As a purist, this one hurt. I want hand-scooped. Blender-blade symphony. Crafted, not dispensed. I had a small internal crisis. But here's the problem: I really enjoyed it. So now I'm torn between my values and my taste buds. Would I go back? Yes. Would I wrestle internally again? Also yes. Rating 3.8 / 5 Açaí Berries Breakdown * Taste: 4.3/5 * Ingredients: 4/5 * Consistency: 4.5/5 * Purist Pain Factor: High * Speed: 5/5 Current Status: Machine-Made But Memorable Lesson Learned: Sometimes the machine wins. Spiritual Conflict Level: Ongoing. -- The Açaí Guy

Proud Mary in NE Alberta St, Portland…read more I was excited to come back home to Portland and hit up all my favorite spots in this week but I had to choose carefully because I wasn't taking on the Portland food scene alone, I'm bringing a friend with me who has never been to the city at all. I needed to set the bar high from day one. Proud Mary on Alberta Street was my first move, and it provided a light but delicious first meal paired with great espresso drinks. (And I needed to set the bar high for coffee in town because this friend own her own coffee shop in LA) This is the kind of place I bring people to when I want to show off what this city does best a casual environment with interesting food that doesn't take itself too seriously, in a space that just feels right. I went with the oatmeal and a side of hash, (a hash that has such a unique texture that I think about it pretty often now I love a unique potato eperince) but execution of the seasonal flavors in the oatmeal surprise me every time in the best way. They pay so much attention to detail of he flavor and presentation and that makes even humble dishes feel more special. My friend ordered the spring omelette and it was simple, it could have used a bit more flavor or texture or even an additional protien source but it was good non the less. When our cappuccinos arrived first, I remembered this is an Australian-owned café. Served with a dusting of chocolate powder the way an "apparently" proper Aussie capp should be. Both cups were genuinely excellent. For vegetarians, the menu gives you real options with actual thought behind them and of course their are so many dishes with meat that everyone can love, so that's a huge win for me Who it's for: first-time Portland visitors, coffee lovers, anyone who wants a brunch spot that earns its reputation. Strong start to any trip. Veg selection | Flavor execution | Value | Staff knowledge | Ambiance

The flat white was nicely done. It was creamy and well balanced. Latte art speaks for itself…read more I came here because I was interested in their geisha pour overs and potentially buy a bag but they didn't have most of the beans available for sell. I had the bambito geisha. The flavor profile was a bit too acidic for me. Also didn't taste like the usual geisha I like. Cute place and great service. French toast and pancake look bomb but didn't get a chance to try.

Fast, friendly, informative about product professional and smoothie and shot were good!!read more

I've been a regular here and it's one of my favorite spots! However today my friends and I went to…read moreget 3 smoothies and 1 matcha latte. I had a sip of my latte and it's the worst matcha latte I've ever tasted. If I wasn't already at work it wouldn't be a big deal and I'm sure they would remake it, but given the fact I'm at work and stuck here... it's not something that will be repaired and it's just money wasted. Which in this economy?? Not a good feeling.

This is a great spot to grab a protein smoothie. My go-to is The Climber--easily one of the best…read moreI've had. The flavor is always on point, and the protein + strawberries combo is fire. The staff is consistently friendly, and the drinks come out the same every time, which I really appreciate. Yes, the pricing is a bit on the higher side, but it makes sense given the organic, high-quality ingredients they use. If you're in the area and want something on the healthier side, I definitely recommend this place. It's been super helpful on my current health journey!

Açaí bowl was a 10/10 a must try. Price pretty fairly $14 for a large. My wife got a smoothie it…read morewas $12 a little pricey.

These bowls were perfect on a hot day! The flavor was incredible in both. I would highly recommend…read morethe pure protein açai bowl. The coconut açai bowl comes with chopped apples on the top and mango in the blend so it does come out to be a much sweeter option than something like the pure protein bowl. After we ordered, it, probably took only five minutes or so, till the two bowls were ready! Very fast service

I would also add that the food offerings at Pure Green are in stride with how health conscious…read moreindividuals will appreciate. For example, the Blue Cashew Toast is made from cashew butter and one of the healthiest fruits blueberries. As an antioxidant, blueberries are the best of all berries (although berries in general have enormous health benefits). Do the research and you will find people living in the "blue zones" of the world have diets high in Green Leafy Vegetables, onions, mushrooms, particular seeds and berries among other dietary items. It's interesting to me watching parents buy their young kids a pastry or even worse a breakfast sandwich at the neighboring Starbucks when they could be putting nutritious food into their kids bodies instead at Pure Greens. Nothing I have negative to say about Starbucks coffee, they get my money everyday for a coffee drink. But, to see parents serve up a Starbucks' toxic breakfast sandwiches and a Frappuccino on the go to their kids??? It's sad to see that knowing the damage that those foods can cause to a body.

After having lunch at another spot in here, a smoothie seemed like the perfect treat before heading…read morehome. They were busy, there seemed to always be someone heading to the counter to order. I got the strawberry banana smoothie & my boyfriend got the mt hood day. The strawberry banana was good, but I really liked the mount hood day. It had that nice blue color from the spirulina. The taste of this one was like pina colada, really refreshing. Will have to get another next time we go & eat here.

We spotted this place while walking around the area. My wife has been craving an acai bowl for a…read morewhile, so we thought we'd give it a try. It's in a space with other restaurants, kind of like a food court. It was really noisy, but there was plenty of seating. We waited about 5-6 minutes before the guy working there said anything. He clearly saw us, said nothing, and continued making someone else's order. Since he was the only one working, some of that is understandable--but saying nothing was strange. It also took him a while to make the acai bowl. It was a bit expensive for what we got, but it was tasty. They use more of a peanut butter sauce instead of actual peanut butter. That part was just so-so, but the rest was delicious. With that said, we've had better bowls from other places in Portland, with better overall atmospheres as well.

Tried the Pink Flamingo for lunch today. It was delicious, although it took forever to get my…read moreorder because it was lunch time so there were several people ahead of me in line (which I pretty much expected would be the case). Plus the two girls at the front stood there and debated with the guy working the register for nearly 10 mins on which drink they each wanted. I mean, seriously? If you haven't made up your mind by the time you make it all the way up to the counter and there is a long line behind you, kindly step to the side and let some other people go ahead and place their orders until you've finally made your decision so that the line keeps moving and doesn't bottleneck due to your indecisiveness. Fortunately I wasn't in a huge rush, but the other people in line looked like they were, and it was seriously all I could do not to speak up and say something to both of them. But maybe that's just the Southern sassiness in me coming out ;) Anyways, overall I'd still rank it a 4-star experience (inconsiderate/oblivious counter hogs aside), and I will likely be back again at some point in the future... Just maybe not at lunch time.

Worse tamperproofing ever lol. I dont think that's how tamper proofing works. Spoon fully exposed,…read morelid easily opened regardless of the sticker. If you're that busy, since the food was late, throw it in a bag and lock with with a sticker. Anyone could have spit in my bowl or worst yet rub whatever on the spoon. The acai bowl was good but the sticker layout was hilariously insulting.