Panther Brazilian Açai — Restaurant in San Mateo

Panther Açaí Bowl Café is an absolute gem—this place is pure soul food with a Brazilian heart. The açaí here is the real deal—rich, vibrant, and straight from Brazil. You can taste the authenticity in every spoonful. It’s hands down the best açaí I’ve had in the Bay Area.

The vibe is always welcoming, uplifting, and full of positive energy. The deep purple colors, the warmth of the staff, and the cozy setup all make it feel like you’ve stepped into a little slice of Rio.

And the coxinhas? Next level. I had just one and felt full for the whole day—seriously satisfying and the perfect post-training recovery food, whether it’s Brazilian jiu-jitsu or any kind of workout. Nourishing, hearty, and totally comfort-driven in the best way.

You can feel that this café is built with love, culture, and intention. Panther Açaí is not just a café—it’s a community hub and a celebration of Brazilian soul. I’ll be back...

I’ve never written a negative review before, but I feel obligated to share my experience. I mean no harm to the business or the kind man who served us, but from a sanitary standpoint, this was deeply concerning. Customers are expected to cut their own banana on the counter, and the knife provided was visibly dirty, covered in some kind of grime. The açaí was overly sweet, and the mango base was icy - I was unable to finish my cup. I was shocked, especially given the store’s...

Went here after my Pilates class and it was more dessert like than the acai I’m used to but it was a great experience and delicious. The lady that helped me was actually the owners mom, she was so sweet and kind. I loved that you can put your own toppings on in the middle and on top as much as you want and there’s so many options! I even put condensed milk and there’s option for Nutella and more. I loved that they had grapes too! I never had grapes on my acai bowl. Love...