The American Acai Cafe

Name: The American Acai Cafe
Address: 1001 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA, 92109, US
Telephone: +18582466096
Price range: $$

BrazilianCoffee/Tea$$Pacific Beach

$$ · Moderate
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1001 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109
+18582466096
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About

Brazilian cafe serving acai bowls made from organic acai, coffee drinks, and vegan and gluten-free options.

The American Acai Cafe serves Brazilian cuisine along with coffee and tea.

Its acai bowls are made from organic acai, and it also offers coffee drinks, vegan bites, and gluten-free pao de queijo.

Vegan options and gluten-free options are available.

Known for

Acai bowls
Coffee drinks
Vegan options
Gluten-free pao de queijo

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Hours

Monday	8 AM – 7 PM
Tuesday	8 AM – 7 PM
Wednesday	8 AM – 7 PM
Thursday	8 AM – 7 PM
Friday	8 AM – 7:30 AM
Saturday	8 AM – 7:30 AM
Sunday	8 AM – 7:30 PM

Location

1001 Garnet Ave · Pacific Beach, San Diego

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Vegan options
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Breakfast · Brunch · Lunch

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Cherryfish

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