Acai Republic — Restaurant in Chandler

SO GOOD!! O pão de queijo é autêntica! It's much better than Brazi Bites. The coxinha is to die for. It's the potato dough version and it's so delicious. They have one with cream cheese too. The açai has so many options. You can order at the self serve kiosk and choose whatever you want. I recommend adding the passion fruit cream. It tastes exactly like mousse de maracujá. I got the build your own açai blended with banana and strawberry, then I I got banana, strawberry, cacao nibs, and coconut on top, with a side of passion fruit cream that I added on top ($1.50). It was to die for. The mini is good for sharing if you also want to order a bunch of salgadinhos. My mom and I each got a coxinha and shared the açai and some Brazilian cheese bread (pão de queijo). 10/10 recommend. The barista was so sweet and allowed us to sample everything. Give them some...

First things first, the staff is so nice and the restaurant is super clean! I didn’t catch the man’s name, but he was very nice and informative. He talked to me about how the store was brand new, the fact that it’s all sugar-free açai that is naturally sweetened using a Brazilian berry. They source all of their ingredients from organic farms, and they even have a local Brazilian bakery supply all of their pastries. As it was the end of the night, he was nice enough to give me a spinach empanada and let me just tell you, that was one of the best empanadas I have ever had! I will definitely be going back. The açai was absolutely delicious, super refreshing, and all around fantastic. My normal go to spot was Nektar, but that is...

Okay, I’m officially obsessed. I came in on a whim because I’ve been trying to eat cleaner lately, and this place did not disappoint. The bowls are massive (in the best way), and the flavors are on point. The base is nice and creamy, and they don’t skimp on the toppings, which is always a win. They also have a ton of options, so you can really customize it to your liking.

The vibe is super laid-back, but I will say the place can get a little busy during peak hours, and I'll try placing my order from the App next time! Still, the staff is quick and friendly, so it’s worth it.

I went with the Sao Paulo bowl and left feeling full but not sluggish—just the right amount of energy. Definitely coming back...