Noosa Heads Açai Spot
Cool Morning Stops: Olakino Brings Plant-Based Açai Bowls to Noosa Heads
Olakino in Noosa Heads serves satisfying plant-based açai bowls right near the beach, combining cold organic açai bases with rich nut butter, housemade toppings, and fresh tropical fruit.
Starting a warm morning in Noosa Heads right near the beach with a cold, fruit-topped açai bowl is one of the easiest ways to beat the coastal Sunshine Coast heat. Positioned on Hastings Street, Olakino operates as an entirely plant-based café serving specialty açai bowls made with organic and Fairtrade certified açai, alongside fresh smoothies, juices, and coffee.
Whether you assemble your own custom bowl from a wide choice of bases, fresh tropical fruits, granolas, and superfood extras, or opt for one of their pre-designed house specials, the menu highlights clean ingredients alongside options catering to gluten-free diets. On our visit, we cooled off with two of their signature creations, both stacked with housemade toppings, rich spreads, and cold plant-based elements.
Is Olakino Noosa Heads worth adding to your itinerary?
For a bowl that leans into sweet, dessert-like textures after a morning spent near the beach, the Chunk of Heaven starts with a classic blended base of açai and banana before building up an impressive set of house toppings.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
Menu highlights
Highlights from Zen’s visit.
At a glance: what we ordered
- Peanut Butter Lover açai bowl
- Chunk of Heaven açai bowl
Deep Cacao and Peanut Butter in the Peanut Butter Lover
If you lean towards deeper, chocolate-driven flavours early in the day, the Peanut Butter Lover bowl delivers a dark and satisfyingly cold combination. Its thick base blends ethically sourced organic açai with banana, creamy peanut butter, and cacao into a smooth, decadent foundation.
Olakino layers this cacao foundation with creamy COYO yoghurt, crunchy cacao nibs, chocolate granola, and an extra drizzle of peanut butter. Fresh slices of banana, strawberry, and papaya finish the bowl, providing a bright tropical sweetness that balances the dense nut butter and dark cacao nibs.
Dessert-Style Refreshment in the Chunk of Heaven
For a bowl that leans into sweet, dessert-like textures after a morning spent near the beach, the Chunk of Heaven starts with a classic blended base of açai and banana before building up an impressive set of house toppings.
This signature house special is stacked with crunchy maple granola, coconut flakes, peanut butter, and a raw chocolate treat. A scoop of vanilla COYO ice cream sits right alongside fresh pineapple, strawberry, and watermelon, turning the bowl into an indulgent, cold plant-based treat perfect for a sunny stop along Hastings Street.
GOOD TO KNOW
Frequently asked questions
Where is Olakino located?
Olakino is located on Hastings Street right near the beach in Noosa Heads, Queensland.
What açai bowls can you order at Olakino?
Olakino offers signature plant-based creations like the Peanut Butter Lover and Chunk of Heaven, alongside customisable bowl options where guests select their base blend, fresh fruits, granolas, and extra toppings.
Does Olakino cater to gluten-free and plant-based diets?
Yes, Olakino serves an entirely plant-based menu crafted with fresh ingredients, featuring options suitable for gluten-free diets.
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Zen visited in 2024. Menus, ratings, prices and opening hours can change, so check directly with the venue before you go.
It was a pleasure to be invited to experience Olakino Noosa Heads but all opinions shared are my own.