Here’s some light relief from the festive sandwich onslaught.

OAKBERRY, the world’s number on açaí brand, opened its first Munster store this morning on Oliver Plunkett Street in the heart of Cork city.

Cork’s first OAKBERRY customers were served by Cork All-Star legend and Munster hurler of the year Brian Hayes, who helped hand out the brand’s customisable organic açaí bowls and signature smoothies.

Brian Hayes, Cork All-Star and Munster Hurler of the Year, at the opening of OAKBERRY’s first Munster Açaí Bar on Oliver Plunkett Street. Photo: Darragh Kane

In case you’re unfamiliar, the menu is designed around speed, simplicity and full customisation. Customers start by choosing their bowl size: Classic (350ml), Works (500ml) or Oak (650ml), before adding as many toppings as they like, from granola and fresh fruit to chia pudding, pistachio cream, peanut butter and protein options – ideal for a treat that doesn’t upend your New Year’s resolutions.

They’ll also be doing coffees and snacks in a convenient grab-and-go format, adding a new ‘healthy fast food’ option to the city.

The Cork store brings the number of OAKBERRY stores across Ireland to 14, all of which have opened since 2013.

“We’ve been working to make this happen for well over a year now, and finally our first opening in Munster!” said Nick Twomey, Managing Director and Co-Founder of Oakberry Ireland.

“The OAKBERRY Açaí Bar is about making healthy fast food available to as many people as possible. As the people of Cork are about to find out, fast food can be both super delicious and super healthy.”

The brand’s flagship Dublin store on South Anne St, just off Grafton St, retains the title of Europe’s top performing OAKBERRY.

“It’s been class to see the reaction in Cork already – there was a great buzz here from first thing this morning.” added Brian Hayes.

“People are really into good, healthy food now, so OAKBERRY fits right into the Cork food scene. It’s definitely somewhere I’ll be calling in after training or when I’m in town.”