Best of Georgia 2025: Award-Winning Smoothies and Acai Bowls
88 Smoothie Bowls was named Best of Georgia 2025 for Juice & Smoothie Shops, a statewide award from Georgia voters. Our family-owned shop in Buford makes every acai bowl and smoothie to order with real fruit, from recipes founder Francis has perfected over 12+ years.
Also a 2025 Best of Gwinnett winner and voted Best Juice/Smoothie Bar in My Buford/Suwanee Best of 2025. Rated 4.9 stars on Google.
Quick facts
Award: Best of Georgia 2025, Juice & Smoothie Shops
What: acai bowls, pitaya bowls, smoothies, ginger shots, matcha lattes and detox programs
Where: 3730 Buford Dr, Ste 800, Buford, GA 30519, off I-85 and I-985 next to the Mall of Georgia
Prices: smoothies $7 to $9, bowls $11 to $12, ginger shots $4
Phone: (470) 266-7786
| Award | Category | Given by |
|---|---|---|
| Best of Georgia 2025 | Juice & Smoothie Shops | GBJ, statewide |
| 2025 Best of Gwinnett Winner | Juice & Smoothie Shops | Guide to Gwinnett |
| My Buford/Suwanee Best of 2025 | Best Juice/Smoothie Bar | Atlanta Best Media |
Our 2025 awards
What Georgia voted for
Acai bowls ($11): five bases (açai, pitaya, coconut, mango, matcha) and any three toppings; mix two bases for $12
Smoothies ($7 to $9): Dulce, Green Power, Tropical Bliss, Protein 56, The Bomb and more
Ginger shots ($4), matcha latte ($6) and The Buford fruit bowl ($7)
Worth the drive from anywhere in Georgia
We're easy to reach from across north Georgia: off I-85 for Atlanta and Gwinnett, and off I-985 for Gainesville and Lake Lanier. Make it a stop on a Mall of Georgia trip, a lake day or a drive up to the mountains.
Find directions from nearby: Gwinnett County · Buford · Suwanee · Gainesville · Alpharetta
Best of Georgia FAQ
Is 88 Smoothie Bowls a Best of Georgia winner? Yes. 88 Smoothie Bowls was named Best of Georgia 2025 in the Juice & Smoothie Shops category.
Where is the award-winning smoothie shop in Buford? 88 Smoothie Bowls is at 3730 Buford Dr, Suite 800, Buford, GA 30519, next to the Mall of Georgia.
What is 88 Smoothie Bowls known for? Made-to-order acai bowls with five bases, and real-fruit smoothies from $7.
Can I order online? Yes. Order online for pickup, or get delivery through Uber Eats, DoorDash or Grubhub.
Visit us
88 Smoothie Bowls · 3730 Buford Dr, Suite 800, Buford, GA 30519