Get your fix of smoothie bowls from these 5 cafes across India

You know the feeling when the summer sun is shining bright, it’s almost unbearably hot, and you can desperately do with something refreshing yet hearty? Smoothies are the perfect antidote for the scorching heat. While thick, creamy smoothies in a glass tumbler can be a little difficult to enjoy—they don’t have the most slurp-able texture and are hard to drink with a straw. Enter: smoothie bowls. Vibrant smoothies are presented in a handy bowl format and act as the perfect canvas for a myriad of crunchy and delicious toppings; we’re craving one already! And if you’re too, scroll ahead to know where you can find some of the best across Goa, Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, and Hyderabad. 

Goa 

Bloom and Brew

This charming, vegan-friendly cafe in the bylanes of Assagao serves up a wholesome fare in a breezy, Bohemian setting. Pick from the three smoothie bowls on the menu with fun names like: The Naughty One, Green Goddess, and Berrylicious. The first is a chocolate-rich, nutty mix with bananas, cocoa, almond butter, almond milk, dates, and a generous sprinkling of granola and cinnamon. Green Goddess will appeal to anyone who likes their smoothies light and tropical—it features bananas, mangoes, pineapple, spinach, coconut water, and granola. Berry lovers shouldn’t miss the Berrylicious bowl with banana, strawberries, blueberries, almond milk, and granola. 

Mumbai

Sequel Bistro and Juice Bar

A favourite among the city’s residents for its salads, smoothies, and healthy fare, Sequel Bistro and Juice Bar also has some of the best smoothie bowls in Mumbai. There are two smoothie bowls on the menu, and both pack a flavourful punch. Can never say no to an avocado? The Power Bowl should be your pick—it features avocado, dates, cacao, raspberries, banana, and chia seeds with coconut milk as the base and is topped with a handful of nuts and seeds granola for crunch. If a berry-heavy bowl is your go-to, then The Acai Bowl will fit the bill perfectly with raspberries, blueberries, acai berries, pomegranate, and more featuring in the smoothie. 

Pune

One O Eight Lifestyle Cafe

The chic cafe in the city’s Koregaon Park neighbourhood is frequented by those looking for hearty European fare; their wide variety of juices, smoothies, and sandwiches make for a filling breakfast. Try the two smoothie bowls on the menu: the Dragon Smoothie Bowl is a delicious blend of juicy dragon fruit, blueberries, banana, and coconut milk that is topped with granola, slices of banana, and chia seeds for added texture. And their Cacao Berry bowl, which has raspberries and cacao, will appeal to berry and chocolate lovers! 

Hyderabad

Feu 

This cafe and dessert bar is tucked away in the city’s Jubilee Hills area and has an extensive menu that spans indulgent cafe grub, French pastries, and inventive drinks. But, hidden among the many offerings are their smoothie bowls, which are thick, wholesome bowls of goodness. Sample the Berry Smoothie, which has mixed berries, milk, and honey blended into a vibrant smoothie topped with muesli. The Oats and Dates Smoothie keeps it simple with oats, dates, and bananas. 

Delhi

Greenr Cafe 

Greenr Cafe, has multiple outlets in Delhi and one in Mumbai, and is known for its vegetarian and vegan-friendly fare that doesn’t skimp on flavour. The menu runs into pages and has many gems, but their smoothie bowls remain a crowd favourite. There are four variants for you to pick from, and each comes with an option to top with either crunchy chocolate chip granola or peanut butter amaranth muesli. The Psychedelic Bowl is a bestseller and features banana, raspberries, hemp protein, vanilla, nutmeg, and figs, among other ingredients, and is topped with fresh slices of apple coconut chips and about a handful of pumpkin seeds. 

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