The summer months are quickly approaching, and in Charleston, this means sweltering heat, beach days + that sweet, sweet vacation feeling. In our experience, nothing says “tropical vacay” quite like a pineapple-mango smoothie or an icy-cold acai bowl. 🍍
Whether you’re just visiting or you’re a longtime Lowcountry local, you’ll need to make time for a cool, colorful treat sometime soon. Find your go-to spot for smoothies, bowls + fresh-pressed juices below. 🍹
And if you’re looking for cocktails, teas, coffees, and more – check out our reader suggestions here.
Fruit smoothie bowl | Image via @trespalmasacai
🍌 Beech, 315 King St.
Take a stroll down King St. and stop by for an all-organic acai bowl with gluten-free granola, fresh fruit + superfoods. We recommend the Beech Bowl with acai, granola, banana strawberry, blueberry, pineapple, and raw honey.
Tropical smoothie | Image via @playabowlscharleston
🥥 Playa Bowls, 429 King St.
The options are endless at Playa Bowls. Choose between 7 bowl bases – like acai, coconut, or pitaya – and add your choice of toppings. Not in the mood for a bowl? Try the Kowabunga, a smoothie with banana, strawberry, blueberry + coconut milk.
Pup at Huriyali | Image via @huriyali + @julsmess.art
🍫 Huriyali, 401 Huger St.
Serving good vibes + fresh, local, organic eats, this happy little spot creates delicious bowls with unique ingredients. Though each bowl comes with fresh fruit and power foods, there are an additional 14 add-ins available on the menu. Satisfy your sweet tooth with the Chocolate Acai bowl, made with peanut butter, cacao + a chocolate drizzle.
Smoothie lineup | Image via @cleanjuicecalhoun
🍏 Clean Juice, 168 Calhoun St.
This is the perfect place for a daily refresher. Step out of the hot sun + Charleston humidity and head inside to grab a cold smoothie, fresh-pressed juice, or wellness shot. Get your greens in with The Tropical One, a smoothie filled with coconut water, banana, pineapple, coconut oil + kale.
Smoothie bowl with a view | Image via @rushbowls.charleston
🥭 Rush Bowls, 22 Westedge St.
This downtown favorite offers smoothies + bowls in distinct categories such as destination, endurance and wellness. No matter your mood or need, Rush has just the thing. Find your zen with the Yoga wellness bowl, which includes ingredients like mango, pineapple + matcha.
Smoothie + a bowl | Image via @lindseatsy
☕️ Nosh Cafe, 466 Savannah Hwy.
Founded by a certified nutritionist, Nosh works to help customers nourish their bodies with food. Each item on the menu includes organic ingredients and can be made dairy, nut + gluten free. Order the Brewthie to get in your daily smoothie and cup of coffee – along with peanut butter, banana, and cacao, this smoothie is also made with cold brew.
Hustle smoothie bowl | Image via @hustlecharleston
🍓 Hustle, 1240 Belk Dr., Mt. Pleasant
Smoothies, bowls, teas, wellness shots, coffee – you name it, they’ve got it. From the founders of the Blender Bomb comes a shop dedicated to filling your body with the best, most nutritious ingredients. Tap into your adventurous side and order the Dragonfruit Bowl, an option with dragon fruit, pineapple, strawberries, banana + homemade cashew puree.
Blend smoothie | Image via @eat.and.adventure_gal
🍊 Blend Juice Bar, 320 W. Coleman Blvd., Mt. Pleasant
The options are (almost) endless at this Mt. Pleasant health shop. Choose between 18 different smoothie options + 10 organic, cold-press juices. Feeling rough after a long night out? Try the Hangover Helper. This smoothie includes wheatgrass, orange juice, kale, chia + banana.
Fruit smoothie bowl | Image via @trespalmasacai
🥝 Tres Palmas Acai, 700 S. Shelmore Blvd., Mt. Pleasant
Keep it local, Chucktown. The final spot on our list was started by a CofC computer science graduate with a passion for balancing the body’s wants + needs. Relax and unwind with the Tropical Bowl, which features an acai blend with granola, mango, kiwi + more.