BerryBox Superfood Bar
BerryBox Takeaway. BerryBox brought bland bowls to breakfast. I'd give it a 5/10. The acai was fine, the toppings were basic, but honestly, Costco's old acai smoothie is better. My wife likes this place for the bowls, but I don't get the appeal.
For $36, you get three small bowls with sliced fruit and granola that wouldn't even fill up my eight-year-old after a soccer game.
The service was pleasant enough, and the outdoor seating was a nice touch, but the flavor just didn't justify the price tag. If you're craving an acai bowl in St. Louis, keep searching, imo.
BerryBox Experience Summary
After our kids' Saturday-morning soccer game, we decided to give BerryBox a shot for a post-game breakfast. My wife had been to BerryBox a couple of times before, so she likes it enough.
She'd go on neighborhood walks with a friend and stop by this little hole-in-the-wall spot tucked into an office building.
Walking up to the place, you immediately get the vibe. It's on the first floor of a nondescript building, connected to a yoga studio and some other wellness spots. Very crunchy, very St. Louis health-conscious crowd.
The building itself is dark and a bit uninviting from the outside. You have to park on the side and walk around to find the entrance, which feels a bit like you're sneaking into a secret hideout. Except this hideout serves overpriced acai.
It was about 10 a.m. on a Saturday, prime breakfast time, and there was no line. That should've been my first clue.
We ordered three bowls and watched as the woman behind the counter started slicing up our toppings. Two strawberries here, half a banana there, some pineapple and kiwi, with granola on top. Nothing that screamed "fresh" or "premium."
When the total came to $36, I did a double-take. That's $12 a bowl for a portion that my eight-year-old polished off without issue.
The acai base was standard, nothing memorable, nothing offensive. The blueberry base I thought, was actually worse than the acai. The granola wasn't particularly crunchy or flavorful. Everything just felt... meh.
In my opinion, this isn't the acai bowl that makes hunting down great food in St. Louis any easier. I had limited expectations going in, but BerryBox still managed to underwhelm.
For that price point, I need more than mediocre. 5 / 10 in my book.
The Food At BerryBox
Three acai bowls cost us $36. Hurts every time to write, but based on my experience that's a pretty standard bowl price.
Each bowl comes with your choice of base, acai or one of their other bases (like blueberry). The toppings are standard fare and include sliced strawberries, bananas, pineapple, kiwi, coconut flakes, and honey. You know, the usual crunchy suspects.
The acai base itself was fine. Not bad, not great. I've had the acai bowl from Costco, and I actually prefer that. Sorry, BerryBox.
The fruit on top looked fresh-ish, but watching them slice it up, it's really minimal portions of each. Two strawberries. Half a banana. A few cubes of pineapple and kiwi. It's the kind of fruit situation where you're finishing the bowl thinking, "Wait, that's it?"
The granola didn't have that satisfying crunch I look for in a good acai bowl. It was there, doing its job, but not winning any awards.
The blueberry bowl was somehow even less impressive than the acai. The base had an odd flavor that didn't sit right with me. I didn't try the smoothies, so I can't speak to those, but based on the bowls alone, I'm not inspired to return and find out.
For $12 a bowl, I expect more. Bigger portions and better fruit, with granola that actually crunches. Something that makes me think, "Yeah, this was worth it."
BerryBox didn't deliver on any of those fronts.
BerryBox Atmosphere And Miscellaneous
BerryBox occupies a quirky little space that fits right into the wellness-focused crowd around it. It's attached to a yoga studio and other health-conscious businesses, which gives it that crunchy, granola vibe (ironically, better than the actual granola they serve).
Inside, it's pretty dark. Not in a cozy, moody café way, but in a "did someone forget to turn on the lights?" way.
The woman working behind the counter was perfectly pleasant. No complaints there. The service was fine. She took our order and made our bowls without any issue.
There's seating both inside and outside. The tables outside were actually the highlight of the experience. A few of them where you can sit and enjoy your bowl in the fresh air. On a nice day, that's probably the way to go.
Inside seating exists, too, but again, it's dark and not particularly inviting.
The whole setup feels a bit hidden away, like a secret spot for neighborhood regulars. Which is fine, but it also means you're not stumbling upon this place by accident. You have to know it's there and actively seek it out.
Parking At BerryBox
Parking is a bit of a pain. There's no lot directly in front. You have to park alongside the building and then hoof it around to the entrance. It's not a dealbreaker, but it adds to the overall sense of inconvenience. On a busy day, I could see this being a hassle.
BerryBox Receipt
