Rush Bowls Coming to North Southport Avenue

Another healthy dining concept is headed to Chicago’s Southport Corridor.

Colorado-based Rush Bowls is preparing to open a new location on North Southport Avenue, bringing its popular lineup of smoothie bowls, acai bowls, protein-packed meals, and fresh smoothies to one of the city’s busiest neighborhood retail districts.

Founded in Boulder, Colorado, Rush Bowls has grown into a national brand with more than 55 locations across the country and over 100 additional locations in development. The company has built a loyal following by offering a healthier alternative to traditional fast-casual dining, focusing on fresh fruits, vegetables, superfoods, and customizable toppings.

So what exactly is a Rush Bowl?

Think of it as a smoothie you eat with a spoon. The bowls blend fruits, vegetables, acai, pitaya, protein, and other nutrient-rich ingredients into a thick base before being topped with organic granola, honey, fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, and other add-ons. According to the company, many of its bowls contain up to five servings of fruits and vegetables and are designed to function as complete meals rather than snacks.

Popular menu items include acai bowls, protein bowls, wellness-focused bowls, and fruit-based smoothies. Customers can also customize their orders with ingredients such as chia seeds, almond butter, protein powders, collagen, matcha, and other nutritional boosts.

Rush Bowls emphasizes clean ingredients, noting that its products contain no artificial sweeteners, artificial additives, or preservatives. Many menu items are gluten-free, dairy-free, plant-based, and non-GMO, catering to a growing demand for healthier grab-and-go meal options.

The addition of Rush Bowls continues a broader trend along Southport Avenue, where fitness, wellness, and health-conscious food concepts have increasingly joined the corridor’s mix of boutiques, restaurants, coffee shops, and national retailers.

With retail demand remaining strong and new concepts continuing to target the neighborhood, Rush Bowls adds another fresh option for residents looking for a quick breakfast, post-workout meal, or healthy lunch along one of Chicago’s most sought-after shopping streets.