Nautical Bowls
Açaí shop · Eden Prairie ·

Nautical Bowls

Açaí shop · Eden Prairie ·

Superfood bowls, smoothies, and snacks; gluten & dairy free

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16534 W 78th St, Eden Prairie, MN 55346 Get directions

$10–20

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16534 W 78th St, Eden Prairie, MN 55346 Get directions

+1 952 681 2653
nauticalbowls.com
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Franchise Lawsuits Are Rocking a Minnesota-Based Smoothie Bowl Company | Eater Twin Cities

"I learned that the Minnesota-based smoothie bowl chain Nautical Bowls, founded in 2017 by Bryant and Rachel Amundson with its first location in Minnetonka and a 2020 second spot in Eden Prairie (plus a 2019 food truck), quickly became popular but later faced serious franchisee lawsuits after partnering with former Snap Fitness founder Peter Taunton. Franchise owners allege Taunton exaggerated earnings—promising a 22% profit margin, $16,000 weekly gross, immediate profitability, and no working capital—yet many reported losing $10,000–$20,000 per week, forcing closures and massive personal losses; one couple said they paid about $100,000 for three locations and were told the stores were "in the green," while another owner, Matt Riggs, estimates $700,000–$800,000 in losses and sold his family home. Former franchisees also alleged Taunton used shame and manipulation to blame them for failures and sought to re-sell stores "for pennies on the dollar"; Taunton denied the claims as "baseless and frivolous" and has filed petitions to dismiss the suits, and Nautical Bowls says it parted ways with him when his vision diverged from the founders' purpose." - Justine Jones

https://twincities.eater.com/2024/8/13/24219581/nautical-bowls-lawsuit-ceo-peter-taunton-minnesota-smoothie-bowl-chain
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Damien Q.

Google
Wow! This place is offering something truly unique. I eat all over the country and I've had thousands of smoothies in my time and I have to say the flavors here are really something special. Eating here you can feel the love and energy that went into a business model that wouldn't sacrifice health for profit. This truly is worth every penny I paid. Real food, real health. Every bite taste fresh and exactly what my body needed to get through a long day of work. The small sized bowl was more than enough for me personally

linden R.

Google
I can’t say enough good things about Ava Hagen and the incredible service she provides at Nautical Bowls! From the moment I walked in, Ava greeted me with a warm, genuine smile and an energy that immediately brightened my day. She’s not only fast and efficient, but she puts real care into every bowl she makes it’s clear she takes pride in her work.

Jak3

Google
I passed through Nautical Bowls on a road trip. Never been so glad to stop somewhere in my life. Ava made the best açaí bowl I’ve probably ever had, and I work at a smoothie shop!!!!! 10/10 would recommend, and if you have Ava behind the counter, you’re in good hands🙂 Im going to have Minnesota as a vacation spot since finding this place!! No exaggeration

Fadumo-Shukrey D.

Google
I been wanting to stop by this place and I had some time this morning, it did not disappoint!!!! I loved the bowl, the place and most definitely the service! I told Abigail who was helping me that I am allergic to peanut and she quickly gave me other suggestions. This place is definitely a must-try! Thank you Abby!

Carter “Mesci” G.

Google
Dank Like so unbelievably good you wouldn’t believe it. like you cannot believe a place is this good, but it actually is, despite your lack of belief. so believe it

E D

Google
Always heard good things about the place and finally decided to go for a walk and stop there to try it out. Great and dangerous idea at the same time. The food is great but the dangerous part is how close I love from this location. In less than 3 days, we went there twice and tried different flavors. First time we had the tradicional açaí and it was pretty good (anchor bowl) Second time we had big island and it was so delicious and refreshing at the same time. (Not gonna lie I was skeptical of trying so many new flavors and different things that I never had before, but I’m happy we tried it and we loved it! Looking forward to going there again soon!

Silvia R.

Google
The staff here went out of their way to make sure that we were aware of the allergens after telling them that we had nut allergies. They took time to double check the ingredients and one staff member even pulled out a bag that she knew had not been contaminated with allergens that would affect us.

Clovr L.

Google
Ava Hagen: The Smoothie Bowl Queen of the Universe Listen, I don’t know what kind of sorcery Ava Hagen is using behind the counter at Nautical Bowls, but I’m 90% sure she blends happiness directly into the açai. I came in grumpy and left feeling like I had just been hugged by a tropical vacation.
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Lucy N.

Yelp
The best açaí bowls around. Pro tip: create your own bowl to mix and match all your favorite flavors, fruits and "butters" (peanut, almond or coconut). Pro tip #2: order online for easy and quick pickup!
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Janay D.

Yelp
A new treat to add to my repertoire of healthy eating. I ventured over to Nautical Bowls in the Eagan area and was quite surprised. On my journey to a better me this was a fist stop at testing my limits. Smoothie bowls! You enter a nice store front that lives up to the name nautical. Inside the vibe was very on the water vibes. There are a few high tops tables that really caught my eye they were shaped into surf boards and sanded down to a beautiful finish. Not overly done with decor. Though a suggestion would be to add a name sign inside. The young ladies at the counter were super helpful. When asked about the business she explained what to expect with the bowls then offered us a best seller. I opted for the "Sunrise Bowl" which contained Blue Majik, Pitaya, Granola, Banana, Strawberries, and Honey. It was absolutely delicious. I would definitely go again!
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Hannah L.

Yelp
All of their bowls look absolutely delicious. When I first started ordering, I thought about ordering the Big Island Bowl, but then saw that you couldn't make any changes to the bowl so I chose to try the sunrise bowl, which turned out delicious. It's layered with Blue Majik, which is spirulina extract on the bottom, pitaya in the middle, and finally bananas, strawberries, granola, and honey on the top. You can add additional toppings (for an additional price) if you'd like. I opted out of that. The granola was fresh and crunchy. The bananas and strawberries were nice and sweet. Once you order, it takes about 15-20 minutes. I walked in, told them my name and was able to grab my order and walk out right away. I think there was limited indoor seating, not sure about the capacity. I didn't notice until AFTER, but they have build your own bowl at the bottom which allows you to customize whatever you would like. I would love to opt for that next time!
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Ricardo M.

Yelp
BOOOOOSS BOOOOOSS and BOOOOOSS toooootoooo goood!!!, just go there, is better then anything you can possible imagine!!! better then yogurt lab, cherry berry, etc... what a great business idea!! and SUPER HEALTHY as well!!! cant wait to come back!!
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Dew T.

Yelp
I love açaí bowls and was excited to try Nautical. I love the variety of three flavors, however, deciding on a bowl is almost overwhelming - and near impossible. Can you add a few bowls that are traditional açaí bowls? I'd be back much more often.
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Rida S.

Yelp
I love that nautical bowls is so close to me. I went twice this summer and really enjoyed it. I loved the sailor theme inside and it really reminds me of california vibes. The choices are endless, I got two bowls two different times and both were delicious , I believe one had chia seed pudding, matcha, pitaya, strawberry's, bananas, granola and honey on it. The combinations were so delicious and prefect healthy dessert. I love that you can pick what goes on it and mix and match to your taste. I def will be coming back here soon!

Linda K.

Yelp
I visited this location and though your website stated you were open until 8:30pm, your staff was closing at 7. Not only is this an inconvenience to consumers who have to drive to your location but also false advertising. Either update your website and google profile or stay open until the specified time. I have added photos for reference.

Paula W.

Yelp
A friend and I went to Nautical Bowls in Eden Prairie yesterday. The two women who waited on us were very informative about their products. We sat inside in a lovely space. We also both enjoyed our bowls. It really filled me up, so understand why they called it a meal replacement dish. I would highly recommend trying one of their many bowls!
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Emily B.

Yelp
I love these smoothie bowls! I made my own at home, but none can compare to the variety here. My favorite is the Nauti Bowl, and I swap out the almond butter with peanut butter -- amazing!!
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Andrew H.

Yelp
Excellent excellent bowl!!! Build you're own. So many options here. I live in CA and can't find a place this good!

Sarah S.

Yelp
I was hesitant to try this place after hearing about some of their unethical business practices during covid, but we had a gift card so decided to give it a go. It was clear to us immediately that while these bowls are tasty, they are a sweet treat, not a health food. This was confirmed by checking out the nutritional info on their webpage (it's a pdf hidden below the huge claims of being guilt-free food). My small size bowl had more sugar content than a can of soda and almost 600 calories... and that was the smallest size! Don't be deceived by the "non-refined sugar" claims. Talk with any diabetic and they will tell you your body reacts to 50g of sugar in the same way, regardless of where the sugar came from. I won't be returning. Way too sweet! Now time to recover from the sugar high.. I don't usually eat dessert for breakfast!
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Abigail C.

Yelp
Hit Nautical Bowls with my SO the other day (his cousin had recommended it), and it was as delicious as she said! We looked at the menu online first and joined their rewards program, when we walked in it was super cute and we were able to order right away, the peeps were very nice, the options are great, and our two bowls were done in about 5mins. Oh my gosh, they were so stinking delicious!!!! I think they are the best smoothie bowls I've ever had the flavor combinations were epic, and my SO who is picky even liked everything in his bowl. The contrast of the crunchy granola and smooth frozen smoothie was like a ballet on your tongue (sigh). I'd probably eat there every day if I didn't life an hour away lol Now for details other than the flavor: The small bowl was very large and definitely a full meal replacement, we agreed next time we could just split a medium bowl for a snack:) the building was decorated cute, they had about 5 tables I wanna say, so not huge but if you and up to like 3-4 other people want to set in you could. The mural on the wall took me from our frozen MN winters to the California coast instantly, it was lovely! I'd 10/10 recommend you try this lovely bowl gem
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Kelley P.

Yelp
Great atmosphere- clean & ample seating. Great bowls, great service, highly recommend!
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Jane Z.

Yelp
Me and my friends love Nautical bowls! We go every Friday, even with the high price it's so worth it and I love knowing that it's all natural and good for you with antioxidants and superfoods!!

Jules A.

Yelp
When it comes to getting a delicious snack or superfood meal, Nautical Bowls is hands down one of the BEST places in the Twin Cities to go to! As a holistic health coach, I am always so happy to find a place to recommend to my clients because I know everything is not only delicious but 100% good for you as well. Everything is gluten free, dairy free, organic and loaded with incredible antioxidants and vitamins. There's a variety of different sorbets to choose from, the toppings are fun and packed with flavor and you definitely get your money's worth in every scrumptious bite! I see people of all ages there and love seeing families with their littles, showing them a healthier (and still yummy!) alternative to ice cream. Too- I love that they offer kombucha too- I'm always a fan of a bubbly local brew. Lastly, at both locations the service is always phenomenal! The staff are friendly and knowledgeable and the stores are always impeccably clean! The owners are amazing too... so hospitable, supportive of other local businesses and very hands-on- its unique to see that!
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Bridget D.

Yelp
If i could leave 0 stars i would. Bad management and unethical. A shame because smoothie bowls are great.

Abbey H.

Yelp
This nautical bowls is the best one ive been to in the whole area. The workers were so sweet and fast wit it. love going on dates here, chowin down, or simply hangin. I know the food will always HIT! A young beautiful teen named zella made my bowl my last visit and it was criminal how good it was. come here.

Chloe W.

Yelp
This place was great! The workers were so nice and helpful for what I should order. The bowl they made was probably one of the best I've had. The toppings were perfectly placed and just the right amount! I would totally recommend that you come to this location! The workers had such a positive vibe that radiated off to everyone!
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Kyle D.

Yelp
My wife and I just stopped by to get takeout to support them. My wife is gluten free and this place is fantastic for that! We both loved the food. A hidden gem!
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jenna e.

Yelp
This place is great. The bowls are delicious and all the employees are so nice!

Paul W.

Yelp
This place and it's owners are great! Don't listen to the Karen S of the world (see below). Not sure if that is her actual real name or just a coincidence! Keep doing what you are doing Nautical Bowls!

Kimberly S.

Yelp
This place is absolutely fabulous!!! Perfect for a post-workout pick me up. LOVE the healthy and delicious options! Tastes amazing and even better you'll feel great too!! One of my fave spots in EP.

Erik H.

Yelp
My wife and I absolutely LOVE Nautical Bowls! We unashamedly go more than once a week haha! It's a delicious and healthy dessert substitute! As an ice cream lover, I actually prefer nautical bowls!

Kari M.

Yelp
Service was quick, and staff was very womderful to work with, I will be back again for sure. Stay strong keep up the great service.

vi d.

Yelp
me and my friends LOVE this place, but the new and only granola is very dry and flavorless. the old granola needs a comeback asap