Ballantyne/Charlotte, NC — Palm Berries, the açaí bowl and smoothie concept founded by Chandler Gottlieb, Erum Hussain, Ahsan Mehmood, and Noor Mehmood, is preparing to open a new location in the Ballantyne area at 7808 Rea Rd Suite E, Charlotte, NC 28277.
The company is targeting an opening in approximately six to seven weeks as construction progresses, Gottlieb told Business Debut.
What to Expect
Palm Berries operates as a fast-casual café specializing in açaí bowls and smoothies, with most orders designed for on-the-go convenience. The space will follow a café-style layout with seating for guests who want to stay, while maintaining a strong takeout focus.
Açaí bowls make up the majority of sales, with smoothies rounding out the menu. The concept centers on customizable bowls with fruit, granola, and toppings.
Menu and Vision
The menu is built around açaí, a super fruit sourced from Brazil, blended into a frozen base and topped with fresh ingredients. “About 75% of what we sell is açaí bowls,” Gottlieb told Business Debut, with the remainder coming from smoothies. The brand has grown steadily since launching as a food truck in 2019 in Denver, North Carolina…