Samba Bowl
Smithfield Shopping Centre, Shop 86, Smithfield QLD 4878, Australia
ClosedToday 09:30 – 18:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours





A popular acai and dessert bowl spot at Smithfield near Cairns, with a flawless 5.0 rating.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 10:00 – 19:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00 – 19:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00 – 19:00
- Thursday
- 09:30 – 20:00
- Friday
- 09:30 – 20:00
- Saturday
- 09:30 – 20:00
- SundayToday
- 09:30 – 18:00
Why it's worth checking out
Samba Bowl sits in the Smithfield Shopping Centre at Smithfield, in Cairns's northern beaches area. A popular acai and dessert-bowl spot, it's earned a flawless reputation — serving fresh acai bowls and wholesome, vibrant treats, the kind of refreshing, feel-good option that's perfectly suited to the tropical climate and a genuine favourite for a healthy indulgence.
The appeal is that combination of fresh, colourful acai bowls and healthy treats and a convenient Smithfield location, perfect for a refreshing breakfast, a healthy snack or a cooling treat while out and about. In the tropical heat, a fresh acai bowl is a real winner, and the flawless feedback speaks to a spot that's genuinely delighting its customers.
A perfect 5.0 rating across more than 120 reviews is genuinely uncommon and a strong sign of a much-loved spot. The menu, bowls, toppings, opening hours and pricing vary, and a popular spot gets busy at peak times, so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — though for a fresh, vibrant acai bowl, it's often just a matter of dropping in at Samba Bowl in Smithfield.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 5.0 from 121 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 92
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 63
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 19 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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