This açaí bowl genuinely puts California to shame (and that's saying something, acai bowls should in theory be best on the west coast). I'm a HUGE fan of the size options, the ability to customize, and the overall quality of the bowl. I love how the base isn't just sorbet. Stay winnin Chapel Hill read more

Definitely a nice and cool place to study or grab a quick bite to eat with friends. I'd say the waffles came out quite fast and looked really nice, but I'm not used to the texture of a protein waffle. I ordered the protein waffle with Nutella while my cousin got a protein waffle with blueberries, bananas, and peanut butter. While it wasn't something we normally would order, it definitely felt nutritious and was really filling to eat! I thought this one waffle wouldn't be enough for dinner, but I was surprisingly full eating half! Guess they don't call it protein waffle for nothing! Service was nice. Not too many people for a Friday afternoon, but the workers were quick to bring our waffle out. We also got an açaí bowl with Nutella (lol, it's because we have a little one who likes Nutella) and it was also really nice and refreshing for the humid summers out in NC! read more

The Purple Bowl - Acai Bowls Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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This is a fun spot! Lots of indoor and outdoor seating and a very customizable menu. We felt the bowls were a little pricey for the volume and quality, but it did taste great. Overall would come back. read more

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THEY ACCOMMODATE SO WELL- i like my bowls extra icy so they did it for me!! It's also always so yummy and filling and I love it!!!

Lovedddd my bowl so refreshing and the coconut was perfection with it. Will definitely be coming back

Wow!! This place is absolutely fantastic. Went with my girlfriend who is a self proclaimed açaí connoisseur and she was very impressed with the base and the generosity of the toppings. Great vibes both inside and outside with the patio. Great service. What a wonderful spot here on Franklin Street. read more

The Purple Bowl - Açaí bowl - Acai Bowls Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

I made my own açaí bowl. It was really delicious with lots of fresh ingredients. My only complaints are (1) they give you a VERY small amount of almond butter yet it cost an additional $2 and (2) the raspberries were not the best quality (small and shriveled). Otherwise good though. Big, clean restaurant. Great service. read more

Ive always had great experiences at purple bowl and their acai is top notch! Today I ordered without realizing they closed in less than 5 minutes, that being said, they still had amazing customer service and my bowl was just as perfect as when I come in earlier! Great team and amazing service! read more

Yummiest food and best atmosphere! I love the avocado toast and the energy balls. The vanilla protein bowl is incredible too.

I am very impressed with Purple Bowl! You can tell the acai bowls are fresh and made with quality ingredients. My favorite is the vanilla almond protein bowl. I love The Patio for events like trivia nights on Tuesdays, and some days with live music. You can tell the owners really care about creating a welcoming and safe gathering space. If you're looking for a healthy meal and a great spot to hang out on Franklin Street, this is it. read more

Neat little place on Franklin street in Chapel Hill. Very healthy bowls and smoothies. You can choose from some recipes or select your own. My wife likes the Appalachian trial bowl and I make my own. Service is very quick. As good as the food is, the service is better. Everyone is over the top friendly and helpful. A very safe place for allergies or Chiat diets as they are patient and answer every question without the "come on" look you get at so many places. Inside it's very chill, if you aren't a UNC fan you might have to look over some of the decor (over the top UNC stuff) but the food and service/people are definitely worth it. Good for the right kids. There's no sugary menu choices or pastries some kids only accept. This is becoming our favorite for those leisurely Saturday mornings. Definitely give this a try!!!!! read more

The Purple Bowl - Make your own with blackberries, kiwi , goji berries and xtra granola!! - Acai Bowls Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

It's definitely your average acai bowl place. It has a homey and clean vibe to it, and it's a nice spot to hang out with friends during a hot day. I love local businesses, and this place did a good job building a strong community and comfortable environment for students and families. However, the bowls are small and pricey, and the toppings you can add without having to pay extra are limited. The regular bowl size is what I consider to be a snack size, but it still comes out to be around $13ish. You can only pick two fruits for the build your own bowl, which is disappointing. Also, even though I was dine-in, the acai bowl came half melted and not as cold as I was expecting it to be. It's definitely different from larger acai bowl chains, but I understand the circumstances since this is a local business. I suppose it does the job. read more

The Purple Bowl - Acai Bowls Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Was in Chapel Hill for a course and dropped by for a quick breakfast as soon as they opened at 8am. I always want everything on the menu at these health food-type places so was very pleased that they have a Snack Pack, which is a smaller sized bowl of your choice and one slice of avocado or peanut butter banana toast. I got the antioxidant bowl and avocado toast on gluten free bread and both were good. I prefer my avocado smashed and spread on my toast, but here they serve it as slices. I just schmeared it around myself so no biggie. But Shoutout to them for having GLUTEN FREE bread that doesn't taste like cardboard! I also grabbed a pack of their chocolate chip energy balls to eat throughout the day but they didn't last long. They were so good and well balanced composition of flavors and texture. Didn't hang around long but this place has lots of inside and outdoor front patio seating. They also have a cool wall of Instax Polaroids of customers which adds a nice touch and shows they care appreciate customer loyalty. read more

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The owner was very rude, and disrespectful to me and my friends when we were politely tying to sit down. She came up to us in a mean manner and handled us very abruptly. I do not recommend this place for their service. Food was fine, service was unfathomably rude. read more

Stick to the things they make in house, ie avoid the baked goods! As soon we walked in we were quickly greeted. It's a nice bright atmosphere, clean, feels very Scandanavian. We ordered a couple of bowls, a Hula bowl and a make your own bowl. Açaí was smooth and flavorful, fruits were fresh and delicious. We also ordered an almond baked goods item. It was rather stale and chewy. Really not good at all but it says in the baked goods case that they are made by another place. Drip coffee was also good! read more

The "giant" size was not giant at all. Not worth the price, barely any smoothie! It was good, but nothing spectacular. read more

The Purple Bowl - Smoothie bowl Build Your Own (Giant Size) - Acai Bowls Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

I would eat here for breakfast every day if I could. The fruit is so fresh and the açaí bowl with honey is so refreshing. Would definitely recommend this place for açaí bowl. I was underwhelmed by the avocado toast but impressed at how ripe the avocados were. Parking can be challenging and difficult to find a good spot during the peak times. read more

The Purple Bowl - Antioxidant bowl - Acai Bowls Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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I came here for breakfast. The cashier led me through the order process and I received my bowl quickly thereafter. The acai is served cold, and with all the fruit, it made for a good start to the day. The patio area overlooking the sidewalk was pleasant area to eat. Quiet day since UNC was on summer break. read more

The Purple Bowl - Build your own acai bowl: kiwi, blackberry, coconut on acai/granola. - Acai Bowls Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Purple bowl is probably my most preferred place to get a quick bite of breakfast in chapel hill. I almost always take my order to go but occasionally eat outside. I have never been disappointed. The bowls are always perfect, made to order, fresh ingredients, super kind and friendly service. Absolutely love it. I have never had a negative experience here. read more

The Purple Bowl - Açaí bowl - Acai Bowls Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Have not revisited The Purple Bowl nor have other people I know since we were in various instances given a product that did not match the description or the staff ignored us in taking & making our order, but was too busy fawning & chatting up their friends that were more important. When I politely explained the issue with a smoothie, I was interogated by this older woman who acted like she was a shareholder or something awful was at stake to make the order right. She had some sort of accent , maybe Eastern European and definitely was not a person who valued customer satisfaction and was remarkably rude. These kind of instances make it uncomfortable to return, so we feel very anxious to try their new location. read more

Like many of its other fans, I was worried that Purple Bowl's move further away from campus might make a dent in its business. I know three days doesn't provide a lot of data, but the joint was jumping on its first Saturday in the new locale. The remodel is gorgeous--lots of white and wood on the walls, the marbled floors, and the airiness of the space, all leaving me feeling very welcomed and relaxed as I enjoyed my antioxidant bowl. And the patio is fantastic! There were games going on, plenty of tables and places to sit and chat, and a separate ordering window--no need to go inside. So far it feels like the relocation could actually make this popular spot even more successful. read more

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Really great studying + outdoor space! I built my own açaí bowl and it was good, albeit a little pricey. Staff was friendly. Loved the cold brew! read more

Amazing across the board from their fresh açaí to their protein balls and service! Granola also gluten free, but tasty for any consumer! Would highly recommend for anyone going through chapel hill. Only reason I am giving it a 4 is because I think the ambiance could be a little cozier/the overall space, but that's just my personal preference so really objectively a 5! Also, ordered this for a team when we came through town, and all the açaís were delivered on time even after I had to change, (multiple), the times of delivery. They were packaged excellently and the owner catered to our needs in terms of supplying toppings (peanut butter, Nutella, honey) to make it feel more personalized. Highly recommend!! read more

Pretty good. Very purple. Very modern. I got the Dragon Bowl. It was pretty good. Dragon fruit blend was good.

Super friendly service, relaxed ambiance, love the outdoor patio but my açaí bowl wasn't anything special. However I love my açaí bowls so can be a harsh critic. I would def go again though. read more

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Basic beverages and few selection of pastries.Bright and spacious with nice patio. Easy parking on site.

Amazing place! Super clean and modern on the inside. Got the protein base Açaí bowl with a waffle and both were excellent. Service was great, everyone was super friendly read more

Visit this cute place yesterday after doing Chapel Hill's Tarheel 10 Mile race and everything was so nice. From great customer service to delicious and yummy bowls, I enjoyed my first time experience at The Purple Bowl. Thank you for the amazing experience! -Shineka M. (Greensboro, NC) Avocado Toast, Snack Bowl, Ginger Bread Latte read more

The Purple Bowl - Small granola/smoothie bowl, avocado toast, ginger bread latte - Acai Bowls Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

The people are so kind and the açaí is delicious! I love their selection of toppings and usually build my own with some combination of berries, nutella, cocoa nibs, and goji berries. read more

The Purple Bowl - pink base with strawberries, bananas, cocoa nibs, goji berries, and nutella - Acai Bowls Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

I purchased an acai bowl and matcha latte from here in November 2021. I was visiting Chapel Hill during a Model UN conference hosted by the university. This was one of the recommendations from the student organizers. I'm so glad I took the brief drive out to try it. The acai bowl made me feel like a health nut and the matcha latte wasn't too overpoweringly sweet or milky/creamy. If I'm ever in Chapel Hill again in the future, I might have to come back. Otherwise, if you're a local, please dm me with new recommendations! read more

A great breakfast option in downtown Chapel Hill and close to campus, if you happen to be a student or are visiting a student. The smoothie bowl trend has been around for awhile but honestly I'm glad it hasn't gone anywhere, and the purple bowl is doing a good job representing the trend. The menu has enough options to choose from but not so many that you feel overwhelmed. If you've never tried a smoothie bowl, I'd recommend starting with the açaí base. They do have a few other options but I think açaí tends to taste the best. I really enjoyed the Appalachian trail bowl. If you're a fan of earthy flavors, definitely try that one! They also serve coffee and have other items like toasts and oatmeal. To be honest, the coffee is better here than it is at the hip coffee shop across the street, so save yourself some time and get your breakfast and coffee here! read more

The Purple Bowl - Appalachian trail bowl and vanilla almond protein bowl (regular sizes) - Acai Bowls Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Purple Bowl is located on Franklin, nearby to Mediterranean Deli. Parking can be a bit tricky, but I've had luck in the small parking lot next to Chimney (Indian restaurant). I've done ordering in-person and ordering online (by their app) in advance. Both are good options. The wait wasn't longer either time, although they can get very busy so I suggest ordering online if you just want to grab and go. If you do order this way, once your order is ready, it will be placed in a paper bag in their open refrigerator section with your name on it. When I ordered there, the cashier was super friendly and nice. Their menu has good variety with some preset/signature items + the option to customize your own bowl and toppings. They have multiple bowl sizes (snack, regular, giant).They also have drinks (sAcai Bowlsmoothies and some coffee/tea). Purple Bowl has a nice little seating area out front with several tables (mix of smaller ones for 2-4, bar style seating, and 1 larger picnic table-sized one), which is the perfect spot to enjoy your acai bowl before it melts! The weather was nice and sitting on the patio was really pleasant. A lot of people bring their dogs. What I've tried: * Appalachian Trail Bowl (Reg Size $10.75) - classic acai base (acai, banana, strawberry, hemp milk) topped with bananas, raspberries, cacao nibs, hemp seeds, flax seeds, cinnamon, lavender, honey: I was a little iffy about the cinnamon and lavender, but I ended up really liking this flavor combination! The bowl was the perfect treat and my favorite topping was the cacao nibs for that chocolatey indulgent feeling but healthier. * The Ugly Green Bowl (Reg Size $10.75) - acai green base (acai, avocado, kale, spinach, mango, bananas, ginger, orange juice) topped with bananas, kiwi, raspberries, chia seeds, honey: I barely knew all those green vegetables were in there! Not as good as some of the others, but still a really solid pick, especially if you want to up your vitamin A intake. All in all, the perfect spot for a refreshing acai bowl. Will be going back to try all read more

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Purple bowl. You have my heart. I've come here maybe 100 times and I have never been disappointed. The addiction is real! My sister and I have tried so many smoothie bowl places and no where comes close to purple bowl!! The regular açaí they have is a perfect consistency . Not runny but not too icy. The fruit is EXTREMELY fresh! Paired with toppings that are always delicious. Doesn't matter what you get, you get quality. The portions are also SO good. The "snack size" is perfect size for me, not too much but still fills me up. We come for breakfast, lunch, snack, desert. We love purple bowl!! Don't forget to add honey! Game changer! 10/10 forever! read more

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Incredible açaí bowls and avocado toast. So many options and very fresh ingredients. The atmosphere is great - very clean, bright and inviting. Highly recommend when you're in Chapel Hill! read more

Can't go wrong getting an açaí bowl from here. There are three sizes (snack, regular, and giant). I went for the regular and customized the bowl with two types of fruit and three toppings. Granola is included at the bottom of the bowl. Some of the granola can be really chunky, but it's not a problem. It was packaged very neatly, which I really appreciate too. read more

The Purple Bowl - Classic açaí bowl (regular size) - Acai Bowls Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

We've gotten a few smoothie bowls from here. They are always decent and pretty good but nothing to crave. Slightly on the pricy side for some of the options but this is not too surprising s read more

The people working there are super nice. The açaí bowls are very refreshing (although can be overly sweet so be careful what you top it with) and it fills you up. There are lots of topping options/bowl options. The place inside is very cute and clean. It is kind of on the expensive side but most açaí bowls are!! read more

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The bright and airy feel paired with the kind staff made this little lunch spot a place to stop! From smoothies for kids to delicious bowls. Be sure to stop and enjoy! Also, take the recommendation you won't be disappointed. read more

The Purple Bowl - Smoothies Galore! - Acai Bowls Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Healthy breakfast, solid coffee, friendly staff, nice ambience, fast...not a destination necessarily but a great choice for a easy healthy breakfast on Franklin. read more

I had the bowl delivered so I cannot comment on the service or ambience. The food was very good. I would have rated a 5 except for the size of the bowl. The regular size was more like a snack size. For the price you should get more. read more