Restaurant Features Bowls Acai Bowl Korean BBQ Best of CT Highlight Healthy Eats Vegetarian Middle Eastern Build Your Own Bowl Greek Homepage Best Bowls in CT: Acai, Poke, Middle Eastern, Korean, BBQ & More! April Guilbault August 18, 2023 Whether it’s the dog days of summer or life just has you too busy to be bothered with cooking, some of the simplest, and often the most delicious meals, come in bowls. Chock full of healthy and delicious ingredients like grains, veggies, meats and fish or brimming with fresh fruits and icy smoothy-ness, bowls in all shapes and sizes make eating fun. They are convenient, interesting and delicious-what a trifecta! Here are some of our favorite bowls in Connecticut. Go build one for yourself!Organika Kitchen-Southport www.organikact.comOrganika Kitchen stands as a beacon of purity, dedicated to offering organic and plant-based delights. Their menu boasts a diverse range of offerings, from protein-packed bowls to refreshing salads and Acai Bowls, ensuring that every palate finds its match. Every dish is a testament to their vegan ethos, ensuring that diners indulge without compromise. With a promise of using only the freshest vegetables and cleanest ingredients, Organika Kitchen is not just a dining choice, but a lifestyle choice. Dive into a world of wholesome goodness and discover the true essence of organic, clean food with Organika. Boost Bowls-Bethel, Newtown, West Hartford www.boostbowls.comNeed a Boost? Then head to Boost Bowls, where the ambiance is colorful, bright, and urban with lots of positive messages and cool street art…and their bowls mirror that vibrancy! Boost Bowl’s smoothie bowls are each handcrafted and made-to-order with 5 different base options to choose (acai, avocado, banana, pitaya, Blue Magic). With their customizable toppings, the combinations are endless-think superfoods like chia, hemp, bee pollen, goji berries. Then think fruit like kiwi, mangoes, peaches. Then think drizzles, like honey, agave, or almond butter. Think you are done? Nope-add some protein powder (whey, vegan), matcha or PB powder. You will love what you create! The consistency is thick and creamy, and Boost Bowls only use real ingredients with no added sugars or preservatives. An added flourish for your enjoyment: choose to have your bowl in a pineapple or mason jar. Honestly, does it get any cuter than that? Boost also has delicious savory bowls. Their salads are made fresh to order and all their salad dressings are housemade. Looking to eat colors? Boost is definitely your spot! The bowls not only taste amazing but are Instagram worthy, too, so have your camera ready!Layla’s Falafel-Fairfield, Stamford, Westport www.laylasfalafel.comSince the start of the millennium, Layla’s Falafel has been wowing customers with their authentic Mediterranean cuisine that is quick, healthy, and utterly delicious. From the early days making tabbouleh and falafel, their menu has now grown to include hearty soups, mouthwatering salads, loaded shawarma and kebob and vegetarian platters. Their newest offering is their Build-Your-Own-Bowl! Start with your choice of a base, with rice or salad, add a protein such as their falafel or chicken kabob, add some dollops of a dip (hummus, garlic, or Baba Ghanoush) and then pile on the toppings: beet salad, seasoned cauliflower, pickled turnips, Sumac onions and more. The the final flourish will be a drizzle of either their tahini or hot sauce. This will be a bowl amongst bowls and your lunch or dinner will be better for it!Urban Greek Kitchen-Shelton www.urbangreekct.comColorful, bountiful bowls of Mediterranean deliciousness! Urban Greek believes in making food as appealing to the tastebuds as well as your health-conscious mind. They fill their bowls with chef-made dips, spreads (such as beet or avocado hummus, olive pesto, tzatziki) and Greek favorites, all of which leave you feeling satiated and fortified. They bring their traditional flavors into the modern style of dining, with piled-high create-your-own bowls that are filled with you-pick greens, grains, proteins, toppings, dips and dressings. Stuck? They have a tempting list of signature items such as a their Santorini Bowl with chicken, lentils, greens and veggies, and the Urban Greek bowl with shrimp, brown rice, beans, corn salsa, and beet hummus. Soups and sides will add those extra notes to your meal and make it worthy of Greek gods.B-Natural Kitchen-New Havenwww.bnaturalkitchen.comFor 15 years, B-Natural Kitchen has been serving a healthy menu of foods made from local and seasonal products. Try their Sweet Bowls, filled with organic matcha, fruits, nut milks and granola.Blender Bar-Cheshirewww.ctblenderbar.comBetween their hearty grain bowls, filled with rice, beans, salmon, grains (of course) and veggies and their colorful and fruity smoothie bowls with fruits, nut milks and topped with granola, your day will be fortified!Catch a Healthy Habit-Fairfieldwww.catchahealthyhabit.comSmoothie bowls, Acai bowls, Dragon Fruit bowls, which you can order as is or create your own version of, with almost 2 dozen toppings to choose from-everything from hemp seeds and caramelized bananas to flax and figs.Claire’s Corner Copia-New Havenwww.clairescornercopia.com A vegetarian, vegan, organic, kosher dairy institution since 1975, serving everything with a good dose of love. Try their Healthy Mexican bowls filled with beans and cheese, Buffalo tofu, veggies, guacamole and plenty of toppings.DIG-Stamfordwww.diginn.comReal ingredients, homemade cooking, it’s all about real food here. DIG into their Hot Honey Chicken, Spice Lime Leaf Salmon, Kale Caesar, Charred Chicken and Sweet Potatoes and Build Your Own Bowls.El Pollo Guapo-Glastonbury, Hartford, Newingtonwww.elpolloguapo.comThis neighborhood joint that specializes in rotisserie chicken that can be had in a myriad of ways including their rice bowls and green bowls, with feature the chicken as the star of the show, piled high with additions such as avocado, plantains, garlic-lime slaw, grilled corn, crispy Brussels, greens, pico de gallo and oh so much more.ESH Mediterranean-Fairfield@eshmediterraneanCheck out the newest joint on the Fairfield scene for all things deliciously Mediterranean, such as their Hummus Bowls-filled with additions of Braised Waygu beef, “My Grandma’s meatballs”, smoked pistachios, preserved lemon Medjool dates, and crispy avocado.Fresh Greens and Proteins-Hamdenwww.freshgphamden.comThey want you to eat better so you can feel better and then, well, live better! Fast, fresh foods like their rice bowls; Burrito Bowl, Bobcat Bowl (chicken, rice, cheddar and veggies), Teriyaki Chicken, Buddha, Beet Bowl, and more.G-Monkey Fast Food-West Hartfordwww.gmonkeyfastfood.comBowls-a-plenty; burger bowls of various sizes (with greens or without), Buddha with beans, rice, salsa and red cabbage, “Chickpea” of the Sea, Pure Radiance with sprouted nut pate served over greens and veggies or the noodle-y Fiesta Monkey.The Granola Bar-Darien, Fairfield, Greenwich, Stamford, Westportwww.thegranolabarct.comServing a range of dishes from healthy to not-so-healthy-but-still-utterly-delish, the Granola Bar offers all day breakfast, salads and bowls, sandwiches, smoothies and parfaits. Don’t miss their Turkish latte. Green & Tonic-Cos Cob, Darien, Fairfield, New Canaan, Stamford, Westportwww.greenandtonic.comPlant-based, fabulously delicious and always something new to try. Easy take-away of salads, soups, parfaits or sit and enjoy that nutrient packed smoothie at your leisure. Check out their Oatly vanilla soft-serve when the temps climb!Knot Norms-Norwalkwww.knotnorms.comDon’t want buns, hun? Any of their buns can be turned into bowls-their lobster roll, Copps Island roll (oysters), Steak and Cheese roll, along with Brisket, Fried Chicken, Pork Belly, BLT and Crab salad rolls. Life Bowls-New Haven, Madisonwww.lifebowlsct.comAcai bowls jam-packed with fresh fruits, nuts, seeds and nutrient-dense toppings, smoothies and coffee, gluten-free and vegan options available.Myx-Greenwichwww.myxkitchen.comFrom their oat bowls and avocado toasts, to egg dishes, create-your own salads and bowls and cauliflower-crust pizzas, clean and wholesome ingredients lead to delicious, satisfying meals. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.Maikana Foods-see website for delivery locationswww.maikanafoods.comWellness, in the form of fresh, vibrant and healthful salads, soups, smoothies and bowls, delivered straight to your door. Check out their Mini-Maikana side/small options now too! Order a full day of meals, single meals or a subscription.Moon Shots Juices-Guilfordwww.drinkmoonshots.comFamily-run, vegan-based company specializing in cold-pressed juices, flavored almond milks, coffee, organic bowls and smoothies, gluten-free waffles and sourdough toast.Naked Greens-Wiltonwww.nakedgreens.comFresh, healthy and fast! Create your own mixed-on-the-spot salads, toasts, wraps, fresh made soups and smoothies, breakfast items, bowls and now, their pop-up Mexican menuNatural Kitchen-Milfordwww.naturalkitchenmilford.comThey may be known for their Bubble Tea but they’ve also got create-your-own Poke bowls, smoothies, soups, salads and desserts.NAYA Middle Eastern Counter & Grill-Darienwww.eatnaya.comAuthentic and fresh Middle Eastern food, from quick wraps and crisp salads, to bowls filled with grains and roasted veggies. Sides such as hummus, Tabboulle, and grape leaves along with hot bites of Kibbe and Falafel, will round out a great meal.Not Only Juice Marketplace-Willimanticwww.nojmarketplace.comVegetarian and vegan bowls such as their Unicorn Bowl (honestly, can you resist something with that name?), the Green Goddess or the Dragon Bowl, all brimming with nut milks, plant-based proteins powders, fruits, seeds and more.New Morning Market-Woodburywww.newmorningmarket.comSmoothie bowls with a dairy-free Acai base, served with gluten-free granola and your choice of toppings. You might even want to check out their website, as they have a recipe sections with various bowls you can make at home!OKO Kitchen-Westportwww.okokitchen.comEnjoy Japanese-inspired cuisine housed in an historic firehouse in Downtown Westport. Their Bigeye Tuna Poke bowl (yuzu ponzu, togarashi aioli, with sesame quinoa crunch, scallion and nori) and Marinated King Salmon Poke bowl with smoked soy, white miso aioli, arugula are sure to please.Playa Bowls-Avon, Darien, Fairfield, Glastonbury, West Hartfordwww.playabowls.comAs they say, “your slice of summer anytime”! Colorful, healthy Acai, Pitaya and coconut , chia and oat bowls-about 37 different ones to choose from, in fact. So many combinations to choose from, each one more enticing than the next.Pokeworks-Glasonbury, West Hartford, Westport, Wilton www.pokeworks.comChoose your noodle, your protein, and your toppings to create your own bowl or enjoy one of their signature bowls, such as their Hawaiian Ahi, Yuzu Ponzo Salmon and Sweet Shoyu Tofu.Raw Bowls and Juice-New Havenwww.eastrockmarket.comThey’ve got raw, plant-based smoothie bowls such as their Ohh Bowl (with bananas, dates, protein powder, almond milk blend, granola and fruits), the Energy Bowl, the Love Bowl (dragon fruit base with fruits), and many more that combine protein, seeds, nuts and fruit.Rush Bowls-Glastonbury, Hartford, Simsburywww.rushbowls.com/Hmmm, which you do need? A Destination bowl? A Wellness Bowl? They’ve got bowls that will transport your taste buds to vacation locales, bowls for what your body or mind needs most or bowls to get you through your day when you are ready to throw in the towel. Don’t miss Mobile Mondays-BOGO Kreamsicle Bowls when you order through their app.Simply Bowls and Co.-Watertownwww.simplybowlsandco.comA big menu of filled to the brim bowls; Acai bowls, Tropical Sea Bowl (with spirulina, pineapple and banana), Greek Yogurt bowls, Avocado bowls, even a Campfire S’mores bowls with a base of almond butter, banana, fruit and chocolate chips. Sobol-Cos Cob, New Haven, Ridgefield, WiltonGwww.mysobol.comBowls such as Acai, Green, Pitaya, Mango Pineapple and Overnight Oats, filled with granola, fruits, honey and more deliciousness for your day. Bonus: their nutrition info is on their website so you can exactly what you are getting.Soul Bowls-Hartforldwww.soulbowls.comSoul food…in bowls! Start with a base of their soul rice (a Spanish rice), then add proteins (pernil, fried chicken bites, fried/sauteed shrimp) and two sides, such as collard greens, candied yams, soul-veggie mix, or “krack and cheese” (their version of additive mac and cheese).Sweetgreen-Darien, Greenwichwww.sweetgreen.comSweetgreen wants to bring new meaning and new options to the phrase “fast food”-they are doing this via their plant-forward, loaded and vibrant salads, warm bowls and “local’ bowls, like their California Fish Taco bowl. Check out their website for their sustainability and animal welfare initiatives.Three Girls Vegan Downtown-Milfordwww.threegirlsvegandowntown.comVegan and delicious go hand-in-hand at Three Girls Vegan! The Macro Bowl is loaded with roasted veggies and their “Crabcake” Poke Bowl will leave you wondering how they got artichokes to taste so much like the crab cakes you normally love! Want something sweeter? Their OG Acai Superfood Smoothie Bowl will do the trick.Truly Greek-Norwalkwww.trulygreekct.comModern Greek food that your YiaYia would be proud of-favorites of Spanakopita, pitas (lamb gyro, Greek rotisserie), family meals, and traditional desserts. In addition, though, they have bowls-big bowls! Build your own from their extensive menu of components (rice, lentils, greens, veggies, dips, proteins) or choose one from their new menu of signature bowls-Prasini Salata, Greek Village, Crispy Falafel and more.Wild Alchemy Cafe-Wallingfordwww.purealchemyjuice.comOrganic, “high vibe” Grain bowls, you choose a base of brown rice or quinoa, and then enjoy their Green Goddess Bowl with kale and kimchi, the Mexican Bowl, a Cheeseburger bowl or a Falafel Bowl.Yalla Organic Hummus & Grillwww.yallaorganicfood.comA big bowl of healthy goodness, filled with organic brown rice, hummus of your choosing, a protein, salad veggies and toppings. Yuki Kitchen-Westportwww.yukikitchen.comSimply small but simply delightful-try the “comfort in a bowl” of their Bibimbap rice bowl, Smoky-Sweet Grilled Eel bowl, Yuki Poke bowl with sushi rice, tuna, salmon, fish roe and mango or their Japanese Curry Chicken bowl.
