When a midday garden walk leaves you hot and hungry but too hot to be hungry, nothing hits the spot like an ice-cold açaí bowl.
When you need something cold and wholesome in Pasadena, nothing hits the spot like Roots & Rye. Full of fresh fruits and tons of toppings, just the selection of granola alone makes the menu anything but granola.
The sizes are pretty generous, and the prices are fair for how much you get, including unlimited toppings. My bowl has a base of vanilla granola for crunch over a cold and berrylicious açaí. A film of chia pudding adds a lighter sweetness and a texture like superfine poppy seeds. I keep the rest simple, with blueberries, strawberries, and banana. Creamy peanut butter glues it all together with strands of golden honey.
The variations are endless if you’re looking to explore. They have creative mixes like the tropical Blue Majik, which sings like a pina colada with pineapple, coconut, and a hint of mango. Tons of wholesome toppers ranging from toasted coconut to matcha powder to kale please purists, health nuts, and pleasure-eaters alike.
I haven’t had a real açaí bowl since last year’s Oahu wedding, and I had doubts that anything in LA would come close. Roots & Rye got the job done, and I’ll be back for another bowl next time I’m in the neighborhood.
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