Discover Buoy Bowls: A Journey of Passion for Açaí

After an invigorating morning surf at Blacks Beach, our founder Derek was introduced to a local açaí shop by his best friend.

It was there that he experienced his first Açaí Bowl—a delightful blend of frozen puréed açaí berries topped with an array of fresh fruits and honey. It was love at first bite!

Returning to the East Coast, Derek faced a challenge: no one in Wilmington, NC, knew what an Açaí Bowl was. Though a little shop on Wrightsville Beach provided some relief for his cravings, the vision of creating something special with açaí lingered in his mind.

Derek Sharpe surfing
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Derek Sharpe and family at a Carolina Hurricanes game
Hang loose hand sign in the ocean

Everything Changed

In January 2016 after a surf trip to Puerto Rico, where Derek discovered that Apex, NC—his new hometown—didn’t have any açaí options. Driven by his entrepreneurial spirit, he set out to share his passion for açaí with the Raleigh-Durham community.

Buoy Bowls was born. a food truck dedicated to bringing the joy of Açaí Bowls directly to you.

Our mission is to recreate that unforgettable “love at first bite” experience by using only the finest açaí, sourcing fresh local and organic ingredients whenever possible, and providing friendly service from our dedicated team.

Buoy Bowls Owner Derek Sharpe sourcing açaí berries from the rainforest
Buoy Bowls employee in food truck serving açaí bowl to customer
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Derek Sharpe holding 2017 B.O.B. Awards for Cary Magazine
A large group of smiling Buoy Bowls customers in line
A packet of Buoy Bowls own brand of organic açaí blend

Join us on this flavorful journey and experience the magic of Buoy Bowls!

Join us on this flavorful journey and experience the magic of Buoy Bowls!

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Our Core Values

Loyalty
We are unwaveringly loyal to our customers and teammates, recognizing that our success hinges on these vital relationships.
Lead by Example
We believe in leading from the front. Our actions set the standard, demonstrating the work and values we expect from others.
Going the Extra Mile
We consistently over-deliver and strive to exceed expectations, ensuring every interaction reflects our commitment to Legendary Customer Service.
Humility and Responsibility
We practice humility by celebrating team successes and taking full responsibility for our actions, fostering a culture of accountability.
Positive Relationships
We prioritize building meaningful, fun relationships both within our team and with our customers, knowing they are the foundation of our success.
Continuous Learning
We are committed to personal and professional growth, constantly seeking knowledge and improvement to enhance our offerings and performance.
Enthusiastic Commitment
We embrace our mission with passion and enthusiasm, creating an infectious energy that inspires our team and delights our customers.
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We Believe In:

At Buoy Bowls, we care about the quality of the foods we serve. We care about using organic and locally sourced foods, whenever possible. We care about serving food that makes you feel good, and food that is beneficial to your body. Furthermore, we care about a bunch of things, but what we care about most is serving the best damn açaí bowls in the world, and providing our customers with the same experience we had when we ate our first açaí bowl. And that means leaving Buoy Bowls stoked out of your mind.

So, please keep an eye out for the Purple truck, because we're ready to share them with Y'ALL!
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