Why Bare Naked Bowls?
Yvanna: We’ve tried a lot of Acai and nothing compared to Bare Naked Bowls. Everytime we dined in the consistency was on point. The variety of bowls was also a winner.
Ninos: When I first started coming to the Bronte Store as a customer I really liked the atmosphere. Then eating the bowls just cemented everything for me. Also after meeting Josh and Ashley, I knew we were under good wings.

What is the most rewarding thing about your job?
Yvanna: Firstly being awarded franchisee of the year this year:) ! We’ve put in a lot of hard work and I guess it has shown. Next would be seeing repeat customers and receiving great comments/feedback on the food we serve. It’s always satisfying seeing a repeat customer introduce a new friend to the store and to hear how they explain the menu, or specific bowls (their favourite bowl) always makes me happy and proud. Credit goes to Josh and Ashley for starting this amazing brand, we couldn’t have asked for better people to share this experience with.
Ninos: Being my own boss! Creating a great customer experience. I’ve met a lot of people and many that we have become friends with, that just come into the shop for a quick coffee and end up staying for a bowl and a chat.

What is your go to menu item?
Yvanna: Oooooh that’s a tough one. I battle between Pink Coconut & Green Bowl. But pink coconut is my first preference.
Ninos: Hands down the Power bowl with peanut butter drizzle..full stop!

What makes your store unique?
Yvanna: Being a 5min walk to the beach, our store set up and also our focus on coffee. We love a good coffee and our passion for coffee I think makes our store a destination not just an Acai Superfood Cafe.
We treat our store like a family. We have a great relationship with our staff and also our customers. I think working in the store and the customers knowing you are the owner has built a lot of respect, especially with the locals. We take great pride in every single item on our menu that goes out. I personally think it makes a real impact on repeat business and building a name for a store.
Ninos: Our location! The amazing influencers we work with that have also become really good customers and are very supportive towards Yvanna and I. It’s just the place to be. 🙂

How has your life changed since owning a Bare Naked Bowls?
Yvanna: Wow…so much has changed, so much responsibility, and many challenges, but also many good times. We’ve made so many new friends and also got to know the Bronte community, it actually feels like our second home.
Ninos: A lot more responsibilities, routine and structure. Learning how to communicate and manage staff. I am also now a qualified barista, and I think that’s a great achievement.

Ok last one! What’s it like working together?
Yvanna: Terrible….hahahaha that’s a joke. I couldn’t have started this journey with anyone else. Anyone that knows Ninos would know he’s a very friendly, passionate and giving person. Don’t get me wrong, it did have its challenges in the beginning, as we were both new to hospitality, and owning a store with 18 staff. Communication, understanding and also managing different areas of the store/business has made things work so much easier and better. Ninos is front of house and I manage back of house. At the beginning we spoke about who would do what, and I was going to be front of house, but once we were physically working in store, it just worked better as it is now.
Ninos: AMAZING LOL….It’s great working together because I just have to say I’m hungry and Yvanna will make me something  to eat. Hahahaha….. jokes aside, it’s good working together, but like anything has its challenges which we work through and get past them. But that’s what life is about, getting challenged and overcoming any obstacle.

You may have heard of the gut friendly sparkling drink ‘Kombucha’ (pronounced kom-boo-cha) that has exploded onto the health scene recently, but contrary to what you may believe, kombucha has been around for thousands of years. Far from a fad, Kombucha is believed to have been created in China over 2000 years ago! The traditional method of creating Kombucha comprises of the natural fermentation process of sweet tea with a live culture. This live culture is known as a scoby, or ‘Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeasts’ and is also commonly referred to as a ‘mushroom’ also giving kombucha the nickname ‘mushroom tea’.

Kombucha is packed with probiotics or ‘good gut bacteria’ as they are commonly referred to as, which can strengthen our natural defences against some forms of illness and harmful microorganisms. The presence of gluconic acid in kombucha is believed to aid in natural detoxification and may boost the efficiency of the detoxifying tracts of the liver.

Kombucha is also naturally free from sugar! The negative effects of the consumption of too much sugar are widely known and researched such as weight gain, skin breakouts and increasing risk of heart disease.

But kombucha is not only consumed for its nourishing and beneficial qualities, many drink this sugar-free alternative for the delicious taste. It is a great choice for those looking for a vegan, gluten-free or healthy alternative. You can enjoy a wide variety of kombucha flavours at all Bare Naked Bowl stores. Kombucha pairs perfectly with superfood salads or nourishing Acai bowl and will leave you feeling nourished and energised.

It is widely known that single use coffee cups are non-recyclable and continue to be an environmental issue after they are out of sight, ending up in waterways and piling up in landfills. But with a range of different reusable and sustainable alternatives, now is the time to add an ecofriendly keepcup to your everyday bag.

After only 15 uses (that’s just over once a day for two weeks!) your cup has become equally energy-efficient to the production of a paper cup. Meaning that you are saving water, trees, and energy every time you whip our your handy ecofriendly cup at your local café. Think of your positive impact over a few years! Whether you are an on the run coffee drinker or prefer to sip at a latte at your desk, a reusable cup will keep your beverage safe and warm use after use.

Gone are the days of carrying around ugly thermoses with giant handles! You can now purchase reusable cups in all colours of the rainbow so you can be eco-friendly and stylish everyday.

When you purchase a Bare Naked Bowls reusable coffee cup you will receive a free coffee and 50c off all future coffee purchases! The glass cup does not retain odours like its plastic alternatives and is dishwasher safe. Plus the silicone band makes it easy to hold and keeps your fingers warm while protecting them from the hot glass.

Bare Naked Bowl baristas love all keepcups, they are designed to be the same size as standard coffee sizes, but we have to be honest, we think the Bare Naked Bowl cups look pretty cool.

When you dine with us at Bare Naked Bowls you’re not only receiving a nourishing superfood smoothie or plant-based acai bowl. You’re also doing good in impoverished communities across the world from Nepal to Tanzania. Bare Naked Bowls donates 1% of all sales to the International Brothers and Sisters House, a charity created by Bare Naked Bowl’s founder Josh Porteous after he had a life changing experience volunteering in Cambodia.

International Brothers and Sisters House focuses on 3 focus areas in their efforts in working with disadvantaged and orphaned children.

1. Working to provide relief from poverty by providing low cost housing to underprivileged youth in Tanzania and Nepal. IBSH provide education and activities to disadvantaged youths to allow them to gain beneficial life skills.

2. Working for the relief of sickness through the provision of better HIV medication for sick and underprivileged children by forming strong partnerships with local government agencies in Tanzania. IBSH currently sponsor over 70 children across 23 families in Tanzania, 17 of which are led by single mothers.

International Brothers and Sisters House focuses on 3 focus areas in their efforts in working with disadvantaged and orphaned children.

1. Working to provide relief from poverty by providing low cost housing to underprivileged youth in Tanzania and Nepal. IBSH provide education and activities to disadvantaged youths to allow them to gain beneficial life skills.

2. Working for the relief of sickness through the provision of better HIV medication for sick and underprivileged children by forming strong partnerships with local government agencies in Tanzania. IBSH currently sponsor over 70 children across 23 families in Tanzania, 17 of which are led by single mothers.

3. Working to provide relief from suffering through the construction of homes for the disadvantaged and schools for the uneducated, facilitated through collaborations with foundations.

With the support of our Bare Naked Bowl customers, the International Brothers and Sisters House can continue to better the lives of vulnerable children across the world to ensure they are empowered to forge a better path for their life through education.

Edamame

Edamame is an immature soybean that has been a staple in the Asian diet for many years and for good reason! A half-cup of edamame beans contains a surprising 9 grams of fibre and 11 grams of protein. They are also a healthy plant-based source of antioxidants and vitamins A & C.

Try edamame in our Earth Bowl along with leafy greens, seasoned rain fed bio dynamic brown rice, raw zucchini zoodles, cucumber, carrot, baby beetroot, smashed avocado and a touch of bee pollen.

Buckinis

Triangular in shape and often found as a topping to Acai bowls and superfood smoothies, buckinis may be small but they are packed full of protein and contain all of the essential amino acids. Buckinis are specially prepared through a washing and dehydrating process to ensure that they are activated to allow zinc, iron, copper, manganese, magnesium and B vitamins to be absorbed. Activated buckinis are the perfect gluten-free crunch to add to a nourishing meal.

Try Activated Buckinis on top of our Bliss Bowl with organic acai berry, banana, mango, raw coconut water, strawberry, coconut chia pudding, passionfruit, organic coconut chips and bush honey.

Hemp Seeds

Rich in vegan protein, healthy fats and minerals, this keto friendly addition is the perfect topper for any bowl or smoothie. With a mild nutty flavour, hemp seeds are also exceptionally rich in omega-3 and omega-6 making it a great plant based source of the essential fatty acids.

Try organic hemp seeds in our Maca Cacao superfood smoothie, a nourishing blend of banana, dates, organic cacao, activated almond milk, baby spinach, jing, cinnamon and bush honey.