A new Rush Bowls location will be coming to Ellisville this year, so I visited the Kirkwood location to understand the excitement. 

The Rush Bowls brand is centered around fast, healthy smoothie bowls. Their bowls combine fruits or vegetables with granola, honey and a variety of toppings. The menu offers several kids options and even a “Bow Wow Bowl” for dogs. A bowl costs $11.49, and a traditional smoothie costs $9.49. 

I ordered a Summit Bowl which is a blend of acai, strawberry and cherry with granola topped with honey and strawberries. The bowl took around five minutes to be made, and I ate in the trendy café area. The space was well-lit, and there was plenty of seating despite the small area. 

The smoothie was finely blended so that it wasn’t chunky or liquidy. The crunchy granola complemented the smoothie’s consistency, and the result was a refreshing, light and healthy meal. The sweetness from the fruit and granola wasn’t overpowering, and the granola was slightly salty. I could mostly taste strawberries with hints of cherry, so the Summit Bowl is perfect for strawberry lovers. Although it may seem small, the bowl could be a full meal by itself or a post-workout snack. 

My only negative comment about Rush Bowls is the price. Including tax, the bowl was $12, which is pretty expensive for a smoothie. The fruit was fresh and the granola was high quality, so the price may be appropriate for the product. It is not, however, a meal I would buy often due to the price. 

Rush bowls are tasty and perfect for a hot St. Louis summer, so I’m excited for the Ellisville location to open. I can see myself inviting friends to pick up Rush Bowls before going to the pool or a baseball game. The location also will be a hit with the Crestview Middle schoolers who walk to the Ellisville shopping center on half days.