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The American Açaí Cafe

Brazilian Açaí, Vegan Coxinha

Worth ordering: #1 Acai bowl in San Diegonamed in 9 reviews

Build your own açaí bowl and choose from the included toppings.

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Top tips

Ask about: animal ingredients

  • Good to know: Skip the granola if avoiding honey; a reviewer says it contains honey.
  • Try the chocolate peanut butter smoothie.
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  • Ask for the vegan coxinha, which a reviewer reports is available.

People mention

Coxinha.

Good for

Praised for friendly service, good value and affordable.

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Also praised for attentive service and fast service.

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Breakfast, coffee, takeout, quick bites

About

Brazilian-style açaí bowls are the main draw, with fresh fruit and build-your-own toppings included in the price; one reviewer also calls out a vegan coxinha. It’s a casual Pacific Beach stop with indoor seating, coffee and smoothies, and friendly staff who explain the menu.

Vegan menu

No dishes listed yet.

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1001 Garnet Ave Ste 105, San Diego, CA 92109

Opening hours

Monday
08:00–19:00
Tuesday
08:00–19:00
Wednesday
08:00–19:00
Thursday
08:00–19:00
Friday
08:00–19:30
Saturday
08:00–19:30
Sunday
08:00–19:30

the food

4.8 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Good service
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How we rank

eating vegan

Poor vegan options

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Not labeled
staff
Knowledgeable

Ask about: Hidden animal ingredients in dishes labelled vegan: ask about sauces and broths.

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