Bowl of Heaven

I was mislead by the picture. The amount of ingredients in the large bowl of «heaven» was disappointing… Too much of some not enough of anything else really. Not very flavorful, tastes like a acai drink blended with ice. I have had much better acai bowls before…

Super accommodating and knowledgeable staff. Allergen friendly! The bowl I had was super delicious and I had a lot of energy after eating it. Will be a place I stop each time I’m in Madison now!

I was so excited when I visits Madison to discover they had Acai bowls. I got the Sunset bowl and it was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. Don’t hesitate when decided to go to Bowl of Heaven. You won’t regret it.

Loved the way did a custome drink for me. I wanted to flavor, no artifical sugar and less natural sugar. They made an awesome green juice for me, which met my expectations fully. Far better than other juice cains and yes, it is not just juice out here. There OJ was good too.

This was amazing.
Just like what started in Hawaii. I love it so much, better than frozen yogurt and healthier toppings I think too!
Very happy with it and the location is great. Great staff and clean store in general. You HAVE to check it out!

Who knew Heaven could be so costly? Currently in a month long cleanse, Bowl of Heaven was exactly what I was looking for. I opted for a large Red Zinger Bowl. The bowl had a decent amount of fresh fruit (blueberries, rasperries) and I thought the ginger brought a nice «bite» to the frozen bowl. Fair warning: The large bowl is definitely large. For most, it could probably serve as two servings. But at over $ 12 (I added a few add ins), it can be a pricey trip.

Wow amazing. I love the look of the place. The staff is really nice and accommodating. Everything is fresh fresh from the garden. The bowl was well beyond full and the smoothie was one of the best I found. Worth the drive to try this place. I highly recommend it.

I have enjoyed many açai bowls in California and Nevada from a variety of juice bars. They all offer a slightly unique offering, but the base is the same, and the value for the dollars spent is quite similar.
Açai bowl is new to Madison (only two places have offerings that I am aware of), and perhaps Bowl of Heaven is attempting to create a distinctly Midwestern version, but it’s just not hitting the mark for me.
It starts with the staff. The few times I’ve visited, they’ve pointed me to the written menu for guidance. At other places I’ve visited, the staff have been incredibly eager to explain the menu and even offer suggestions (like put the peanut butter on top instead of blended in, so it could scooped with a celery stick). They even exuded pride in making something especially for me. The staff at Bowl of Heaven have seemed hesitant to offer suggestions. Perhaps they don’t want to vary from the menu.
It’s all about the end product, and I’ve noticed a huge gap in the blends between Bowl of Heaven and other places I’ve visited. First, for a very consistent $ 8 – 9 price, açai bowls in other cities out west have way less granola (not a filler I’m fond of) and about 2 – 3 times the fresh fruit on top. The overall size of the bowls out west are about 2x what is served at Bowl of Heaven.
I really want to like this place, as I’m a big fan of the açai bowl, but it’s simply not comparable to the standard I have from my experiences elsewhere. In the meantime, I’ve experimented with açai bowl at home with my Vitamix, and they’re turning out great!

Super glad I found this new place! Bowl of Heaven’s acai bowls are tasty and filling! Haven’t tried the smoothies yet, but I’m sure they’re delicious too. The staff is friendly and the shop is cute and clean.

Oh man… so excited that Madison finally has a place like this! Moved back to the Midwest after being on the West Coast for years and desperately missed my açai bowl treats. No longer the case — huge fan of the Popeye. And the ginger shots are AMAZING.

It’s kind of like ice cream. But healthier?
The star of Bowl of Heaven, the acai bowl, features a layer of crunchy stuff on the bottom, with sweet purple acai whip in the middle, and then more crunchy stuff and fruits or other toppings to complete. I realize this is quite generic, but all of the bowls are structured in this way. The regular bowls are really quite large and can be split between two people. The Seasider bowl features 4 different fruits, granola, coconut shavings, nondairy milk, and some sort of powdered subsance which is supposed to be healthy (MAQ7). I can’t really imagine making a meal out of a bowl frequently – I would consider it a hearty snack, but to me a smoothie is just not a meal. I had a smoothie on another occasion, but I missed the texture contrast of the bowl.
The store is small, but very clean and welcoming, and has outlets and wi-​fi, as well as a restroom (Hilldale really doesn’t have many restrooms now that I think about it.) For vegan and nondairy customers, you’ll find plenty of options.
Overall, it’s a different alternative to a treat like ice cream, you can feel a little virtuous that you got in some fruit servings!

I have discovered the new office favorite! If you would have told me I could eat a smoothy for lunch and feel full, then I would give you some sort of cliché response of disbelief. When I brought my first bowl back and was asked to describe what I was eating, I realized I didn’t actually know, so I called it yogurtie-​smoothie-​goodness. Translation? Heaven.
The yogurt base, is actually a special smoothie blend (you really don’t need to also order a smoothie… but you totally can too). They talk a lot about their MAQ 7 which is some sort of super fruit blend. MAQ 7 seems to be in just about everything.
The first visit I had the North Shore Original bowl (regular sized — which is lunch sized, trust me) and added strawberries to the mix. I also ordered a Berry Blast Smoothie, because the smoothie was the original purpose of visiting.
Second visit, as tempting as it was to order the same thing, i knew I should try something else. Enter the Red Zinger. Raspberries were the real star on this one. I was skeptical about coconut water, because that alone is not something I enjoy. But in this blend, I didn’t even notice its existence.
One last thing to mention is that their bowls have awesome toppings on top. This fact alone is not earth shattering. What is, is that they put the granola on the bottom too. So when you make your way down, you have a crunchy surprise (in a good way)!
Consider this my new favorite lunch spot. Oh, and it’s a healthy one too!

I’ve had Bowl of Heaven a few times now. First off, I absolutely love that they are dairy and soy free. It’s refreshing to go to a place that truly values your health. I also love that there are little blurbs about what each cup or bowl does for you.
The first time I went in I tried the Purple Rain smoothie. I thought it was interesting because of the purple corn that they use, along with the coconut milk vs. soy milk. The second time I went in I got the Pumpkin Delite which is ABSOLUTELY delicious, and limited time only. Totally worth it, especially with the crushed graham crackers that you suck up through your straw. Yum!
This spot is nice and refreshing. Keep in mind though that because they use such fresh ingredients and blend everything together right after you order it, it takes a little bit longer than your standard smoothie shop. (I promise it’s worth the wait!)

YES.
I love you bowl of heaven, for giving me a DELICIOUS, healthy meal alternative that my body actually craves!
My current favorite is the Pumpkin Delite smoothie which contains: Actual pumpkin, strawberries, banana, non dairy cool whip, and graham crackers. My husband thought it was a shake, and I’m like, UH UH, it is packed full of fruits and no dairy! BA DAM! I have not tried the Acai bowls yet, but they look super awesome too!
As someone previously mentioned, these are comparable price wise with say a meal from somewhere like Chipotle, but that is because it is to be considered a meal, not a snack. But believe me when I tell ya, one of those shakes will last me from lunch until dinner because there is a ton of fiber in it that honestly does make you feel full!
Also, the service here is awesome! Everyone here is super friendly and makes the experience that much better!

It’s a small but gorgeous space, with a few benches on the inside. Acai bowls are the latest health-​food craze, and I’m glad a shop opened here in Madison so I could finally see what the hype on Instagram was all about.
It’s a little like eating a giant, expensive bowl of ice cream but without the fat, though definitely comparable levels of sugar. It’s intended to be «eaten as a meal» which probably helps customers like me justify the price to themselves, but I wish they’d be upfront that this is clearly dessert based on some tropical berry. There’s likely way more fiber and vitamin C in here than in ice cream though, so I guess there’s that.
Unfortunately, while marketed as a «super food,» a quick search will tell you this isn’t an FDA approved statement, and there is no scientific evidence that the acai berry has more antioxidants than say pomegranate juice or red wine. It was a little alarming how delicious my bowl was, given that the acai berry isn’t naturally sweet. I could feel my glucose levels spiking after the first few bites and decided to freeze the second half of my bowl (regular size, not large) to finish a day later.
However, if you love the idea of a fruit smoothie you can eat, this is one of few options in Madtown. They also offer fresh pressed juices and smoothies you can drink. I’ll come back to see if they have less sweet juice options.
I was also given the option to add protein powder to my bowl, but they don’t currently know how much protein is in the bowl on its own, and are «working with a nutritionist» for that information. For people tracking their macros/​protein intake, likely those who want that added protein, not knowing how much is in the stand-​alone product is a little disappointing.
Service? WITH A SMILE! Presentation? INSTAGRAMMABLE! Healthy? NICE TRY!

Having never had an Acai bowl, I was worried about ordering and finding something I would like. Newbies fear not! The staff are great and will walk you through the whole process. I felt completely at ease.
I ordered a Popeye bowl because I wanted something with some greens. The color was a little off putting, but the flavor was fantastic. For those who don’t know, Acai bowls are much like ice cream or frozen yogurt in consistency. I switched the apple juice this bowl is usually prepared with for coconut milk (made in-​house) which gave a really creamy consistency although I didn’t notice a coconut flavor. My only complaint is that there wasn’t more granola! That stuff is delicious! Next time I want to customize my bowl with different toppings, and I think I’ll need to try a juice soon.
The space is small. There are 4 tables that seat 2 each and a tiny counter by the window. Most people took their orders to go. It does take a bit to get your order as each is hand made. But it’s definitely worth it.

OMG this place is sooo amazing. Fresh and delicious and sooo good for you. Worth a stop for sure. The staff is amazing and delicious, health juices and smoothies.