New University City café to offer ‘superfood’ grain bowls, smoothies and more
A health-food café is expanding in Charlotte with plans to bring tasty, nutritious food options to the UNC Charlotte area.
Vitality Bowls officially opens May 22 in University City, offering açaí bowls, smoothies, wraps, salads and more, according to a news release sent to CharlotteFive.
The California-based café chain partnered with local entrepreneurs Ray and Kusuma Mullapudi to open the new spot, marking Vitality Bowl’s second Charlotte location. The other is on West Bland Street in South End.
Ray Mullapudi said it was the chain’s approach to food that drew him to the opportunity.
“Everything is freshly prepared, made with real superfoods, and never padded with unnecessary fillers,” he said in the release. “In a community like Charlotte, especially with the nearby college campus, there’s a growing demand for food that’s both convenient and genuinely good for you.”
“Students and residents alike are looking for options that support busy, active lifestyles without sacrificing quality.”
Beyond acai bowls, Vitality Bowls offers salads, wraps, smoothies, toasts, grain bowls and cold-pressed juices. Signature menu items include the Superfood Bowl — featuring acai, pitaya, almond milk, organic granola, cacao nibs and goji berries.
Bowls can be customized with a variety of toppings including almond butter, bee pollen and gluten-free granola.
Vitality Bowls
Location: 10032 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28213
Location: 107 W Bland St, Charlotte, NC 28203
Cuisine: Bowls, smoothies, salads, wraps + more
Instagram: @vitalitybowlscharlotte
This story was originally published February 5, 2026 at 9:45 AM.