Rush Bowls Menu Prices 2026: Acai Bowls, Smoothies & Full Menu

Rush Bowls are priced between $10.49 and $12.49 for most acai, pitaya, green and fruit bowls as of May 2026. Protein-added bowls and specialty builds run slightly higher ($11.49-$12.49). Smoothies range from $7.99 to $8.99. Pricing is set per franchise, so expect $0.50-$1.00 variation between locations. Check the Rush Bowls app or your nearest store for exact prices.

Rush Bowls are made from whole blended fruit with no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Most bowls are 200-450 calories for the base alone; with granola, honey and fresh fruit toppings the total typically lands between 400 and 650 calories depending on the build. Acai and pitaya bases are rich in antioxidants. The main nutritional consideration is natural sugar from fruit -- an Acai Rush Bowl with all toppings contains roughly 50-70g of total sugar, most of it from fruit. Protein add-ons and nut butter increase fat and protein content.

Every Rush Bowl starts with a blended fruit base -- acai, pitaya, banana, mango, greens or a custom combination -- blended thick (thicker than a smoothie) and poured into a bowl. Standard toppings are granola, honey and fresh fruit chosen to complement the base. Optional add-ons include protein powder, nut butter, seeds (chia, hemp, flax), cacao nibs and extra fruit. You can fully customize any bowl at the counter.

Most Rush Bowls are vegan or can be made vegan. The standard bases (acai, pitaya, banana, greens) are fruit and plant-based; the granola at most locations is vegan; and honey is the only standard animal-derived topping -- ask to swap honey for agave to make any bowl fully vegan. Smoothies made with almond or coconut milk are also vegan. The Protein Power Bowl depends on the protein powder brand used at each location -- confirm with your store.

Rush Bowls operates more than 50 franchise locations across the United States as of 2026, with the brand continuing to expand through franchising. Most locations are in suburban strip-mall and college-town markets. Use the store locator at rushbowls.com to find your nearest location and confirm hours.

Rush Bowls was founded in 2004 in Boulder, Colorado by Andrew Pudalov. Boulder's health-conscious food culture made it an appropriate birthplace for the concept. The brand has grown through franchising since and now operates locations across multiple U.S. states, though it remains much smaller than national competitors like Playa Bowls or Jamba Juice.

Rush Bowls, Playa Bowls and Acai Republic are all fast-casual acai bowl chains with similar menus and price points. Playa Bowls ($9-$13 per bowl) is the largest by location count (~200+ locations) and has a broader topping bar; Rush Bowls ($10-$12) is smaller (~50+ locations) and slightly more Colorado/Mountain West-leaning. The core product -- blended acai base with granola and fresh fruit -- is nearly identical across the category. Price and location availability are typically the deciding factors between chains.

Yes. Rush Bowls encourages customization -- you can swap the base, change toppings, add protein powder or nut butter, or request extra fruit. Nearly every menu item is described as a starting build rather than a fixed recipe. The counter ordering process is designed around customization. Add-ons are $0.75-$1.50 each; substitutions (e.g., almond milk for coconut milk) are typically free. Ask your nearest Rush Bowls location about their specific customization policy.

Most Rush Bowls bases (acai, pitaya, banana, greens, fruit) are naturally gluten-free. The standard granola topping at most Rush Bowls locations contains gluten (oats and wheat). If you have celiac disease or a serious gluten sensitivity, ask the store to omit granola or ask whether a certified gluten-free granola is available. Cross-contact is possible in shared kitchen environments. Smoothies and juices ordered without granola are generally gluten-free.