Growing up, dining out meant getting meat and sides. That was the mentality we had in our family during our frequent visits to Risser’s Diner.
It wasn’t long into creating this blog that I realized that there was so much more to discover than the “classics.”
One of my favorite meals now is an acai bowl.
Acai bowls are pretty much of the antithesis of meat and sides – a bowl of fruit and grains that melds together into a delicious dish.
I love both Oola Bowls and City Girl Juice for acai, but the newest place in Berks County to get my acai fix is Cup of Joy in Kutztown.
Cup of Joy opened in November 2024 at the west end of Main Street. It’s the second location for Cup of Joy which debuted in Pottstown and has more locations planned in the greater Philadelphia region.
The storefront isn’t much to speak of, a half of a townhouse with a few simple tables and chairs. The order counter is at the back of the shop with a video menu board on the wall.
Cup of Joy has a fairly large selection of premade acai and smoothie bowls – nearly 20 in all – with a create-your-own option that has nearly limitless possibilities.
I ordered one of their signature bowls, the Choco Joy.
The Choco Joy had a smoothie base of almond butter, almond milk, banana, cherry and dark raw cacoa powder. Though not acai, it had a similar consistency. Though somewhat subtle, the cacao was there in every bite.
The bowl was topped with almond slices, banana slices, strawberries, granola and a drizzle of almond butter. Everything was fresh and the flavors were vibrant. And it all started to meld together even more as the smoothie base continued to melt.
It wasn’t as decadent as a chocolate covered strawberry, but it hit all the right notes.
The bowl cost $12 (I ordered the large 20 oz) and served as my lunch for the day so not a bad price for a full meal.
It’s also cool to have a smoothie/acai option in the northern part of the county. If you like acai or smoothie bowls, you’ll enjoy Cup of Joy, too.
BCE Rating
Food: Good
Ambiance: Fair
Service: Very Good
Cup of Joy
474 W. Main Street
Kutztown, PA 19530
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