2 question, Gourmet???? And Who are these people giving this place 5 starts I wonder. Some of the common theme of the comments are "reasonable price, fair price" What the hell is wrong with these people with no taste buds. Obviously you are getting what you are paying for. At the time of this review the 550ml was priced for 10.5 reals and it's cheaper then good/better Açaí places yes but there is a reason. The Açaí sold here Rio Açaí "Gourmet" is pre-mixed with syrup and water!! You and your buddy next to you can hear the cracking sounds of ice getting broken in your mouth. This Açaí is crunchy, not creamy or smooth. You are getting a much higher percentage of water/ice for your reasonable price Açaí. (If you want without any sweeteners there are 2 available options available, which I did not try. Please see images) As a place with a Açaí in it's name it deserves...
Read moreI’m on a mission to find really good acai spots all over Rio and I’d say currently this is my favorite one so far! I stay a couple blocks away and always pass by, decided to give it a try today and was pleasantly surprised! My go to order is always with granola, peanut butter and honey as I don’t care for the candies or other fruit. I loved the layering of everything. I got a bit of all the goodies in each bite. I did sit for a bit, they have a good amount of seating and it’s comfortable. I would def come back again! It’s...
Read moreThis place has the best acai in Ipanema, and probably in all of Rio!! As an American living in Rio for almost three years, I've been on a quest to find the best acai. When I finally tried Rio Acai Gourmet, after walking by it many times, I was pleasantly surprised by the cute decor of the place! And the owner could not have been nicer. And then I had the acai, and I was in heaven. It's not sickly sweet, like many of the juice stores make their acai. And it's not watered down like it is in many other places. ...
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