I tried their peanut butter smoothie and their mushroom shawarma bowl ($26 in total but $5 off if…read moreyou join their rewards program). Although the menu is pricey, everything tasted great, and the smoothie was particularly rich, smooth, and a refreshing treat. I appreciated that the menu is very detailed and labeled with many common allergens and the amount of protein (many options with over 25g of protein!). With such a large menu, it can be a bit overwhelming reviewing for the first time. This location was very spacious with tons of comfortable seating inside which makes for a great place to get work done or hang out. The staff were very friendly and the food was ready in a reasonable amount of time.

I will admit that I've only tried the smoothies here, but if there are any indication of the rest…read moreof the menu, you will absolutely love this place. I got the strawberry banana smoothie with added coconut and it was beyond delicious. It allowed me to get through my afternoon and feel refreshed. We also look for gluten-free options when we are traveling because of celiac and felt very comfortable ordering from here. Looking at the menu I saw a ton of GF options as well.

Cute smoothie bowl / dessert place with seating. We got the açaí overload which was quite good-…read moredense, not too sweet (they were out of agave which was fine by us). Love the fun colors and vibe of the store. The person at the cash register wasn't super friendly but it was just fine. Hit the spot.

Came here for the first time last night and was pleasantly surprised. They had a special discounted…read moreacai bowl that my friends enjoyed, but I opted for the Blue Lagoon bowl. It had fresh blueberries and was super filling. The service is friendly and the space is bright and clean, making Bare Blends a good stop for some nutritious and yummy bowls and smoothies!

Awesome that they have all organic offerings and the smoothies and salads are tasty. Staff is…read morefriendly and inside is very clean. If they offered organic meat add ons I would buy those.

Super cute juice bar near oak square. I love that their is seating and nice ambiance in here with…read moremusic. I feel like a lot of juice places are more grab and go. The women working who took my order was really nice and I could tell took care in making my toast. I got the banana toast with cashew butter. (11.50$). It was really good. I would try peanut or almond butter next time. The bread was toasted nicely and had a nice crunch. Lots of honey and banana slices on top. Hearty meal. Would be interested in coming back to try their juices and açaí bowls.

" Plays bowls like your on a tropical vacation " I love the…read moreplays bowls here. Specially the mango play bowl . It fills one grown adult or two for a snack. The price is not too bad. The service is friendly. The vibe is welcoming. Parking is difficult but manageable.

Best Nutella acai bowls ever! Can't go wrong with any of the shakes either - with protein powder…read moreespecially. Love this chain!

Playa Bowls near Northeastern is a chain that has found a comfortable home in the area, and the…read morelocation holds up well as a go to for a refreshing, health forward meal that does not require much thought to enjoy. We walked into a relaxed space with a consistently friendly and engaged staff, making the experience feel more personal than a typical fast casual stop. The acai bowl is the foundation of the menu and it delivers reliably, with the base thick enough to hold the toppings without turning into soup partway through. The Nutella bowl is the most popular order, and the combination of the rich spread against the acai base works in a way that feels indulgent without completely undermining the healthier premise of the meal. The mango bowls are a lighter, brighter option for anyone who wants something less earthy than the acai, and the Nica Bowl is another solid choice for a more composed build. The customization options are generous and the staff is helpful in steering you toward combinations that work if you are unsure where to start. Prices land in the eleven to thirteen dollar range, which is on the higher side for the format, though the quality of the fruit and the portion sizes make it feel reasonable once you are eating it. For a post workout meal or a lighter lunch option near Northeastern, Playa Bowls is an easy and reliable choice.

" Staff is rude they close bathrooms by 9:00 pm " I got a…read moremucho mango staff was rude . They had the music playing on the phones and talking amongst themselves. So I had to repeat my order and was ignored by their conversation and music. When I finally got their attention; I placed my order and paid . Decided to walk to bathroom area at 9:00 pm they said it was closed . However they open until 10:00 pm. It was basically screamed at me as I was walking down towards the bathroom area , lol.

Pure Cold Press was so good! Everything was super fresh and felt good eating the food. I'm not…read moreplant based but I felt like the menu had so much variety that there were multiple items that sounded great. The store in general is so cute and the owner was really helpful in picking out menu items. I love that they're right in Coolidge corner because it's so convenient!

I've only been here twice and both times it was unsatisfactory. The second time was not just…read moreunsatisfactory but actually very bad. The first time, I submitted my order on the kiosk. While I was waiting for my food, one of the cooks (Latino gentleman I think, didn't get his name) called me over from across the room and asked me if I wanted greens in my bowl. I couldn't understand if he meant in addition to the quinoa that I ordered or instead of the quinoa so I just said ok. I was surprised later to find that my bowl did not have the quinoa that I ordered. Why would he ask if I want greens instead of just reading my order? I called to report the issue and dismissed it as a miscommunication. The second time, I submitted my order online. It was about a $45 order (two bowls). While waiting for my food, I asked one of the girls (Latino girl, kind of big with curly hair I think) if my order was ready. She said no and asked me if I wanted chicken in my bowl. I said that all of the information was already in the order that I submitted online and paid for. By the time I got home, I noticed the protein in one of the bowls was missing: teriyaki seitan. I went all the way back to the restaurant and asked to speak with the manager. She seemed to already know that the food was missing and asked, "chicken"? And she said that I could not speak to the manager. She offered me a free dessert but I declined. Again, I asked her to read my order instead of confirming with me what I wanted in my order. She said ok and handed me a container of food. On my way to the car, I checked the container and it was buffalo chicken, not seitan. I told her that it was seitan missing, not chicken, and she apologized. She handed me the seitan and I went home. When I got home to eat my bowl, I noticed not only was the seitan missing but the chicken was missing. So both bowls were missing protein. Fortunately, I still had the chicken she incorrectly handed me the first time. To recap, I paid $45 for two bowls. Both were missing the proteins (the most expensive and substantial part of the meal). I went back and she failed to fix my order and refused to put me in contact with the manager. Overall, there seems to be a major communication gap and maybe an English comprehension gap in the staff where they are unable to understand what's being ordered, causing major inconvenience and incorrectly making what is priced as a premium meal.

I did NOT expect a juice place to have such good acai bowls, but oh my god they're delicious. I…read morewould definitely recommend their new Protein Acai bowl, it has amazing macros and is packed with tasty and healthy ingredients!! I appreciate that their base isn't overly sweet and they give an abundance of toppings for an amazing variety of texture. To be fair, this spot is a little pricey so maybe a treat just every once in a while, but you're bound to be satisfied anytime you do choose to come! They also offer some delicious ice cream and smoothie options, perfect for a quick treat on a hot day if you're not craving a full meal but still want something on the healthy side. From my experience, the service is kind and helpful, and the vibes (which are similar across all their locations) feel very pristine and calming. I definitely recommend this spot and can't wait to try more of their flavor combos!

I am happy to update my review based on my recent experience here! I have previously had some very…read morehit or miss experiences from the quality of my orders with temperature and portion issues. However, my most recent experiences have been better! I have been greeted with kind service and my orders have been made well. I haven't tried the freezes again since my last experience, but the acai bowl I had was great. The portions were what I expected and the server even was kind to let me pick a different topping on bowl since they were out of one of the standard toppings. I appreciated the attention to detail and taking a moment to make my experience better, rather than just skipping out on the topping. This recent experience was encouraging enough for me to come back sometime soon.

Solid açaí bowls in a convenient location! A bit pricey, but all açaí bowls are. They also offer…read morelots of smoothie options. Nothing to write home about, but definitely hits when you're in the mood for açaí.

The place is so cute, everyone is super nice. The drink was pretty good and refreshing.read more

Quaint, healthy and creative food…read more I'll be recommding this eatery to my son. Enjoyed coming here.

Great juices!!!!! First time at this location on a super hot Saturday afternoon!! And we were…read moreparched! This place has a cool interior and 2 levels and the downstairs has a lounge- like vibe - very cool! Anyhow we ordered several of the juices between the 3 of us - the orange blossom was great my favorite! Our friend ordered the heart beet, which he really liked too. The hubs ordered a Sunrise surge smoothie- mango pineapple strawberry carrot dates watermelon coconut water and beet ginger swirl! We even got 2 juices to go and they were great! They're super smooth too no chewy bits or anything! I love that these are all so delicious veggies and fruit with no added sugars! Fulfills my "healthy and tasty" requirements from everything I eat and drink these days!! Service was friendly. The ambience is great nice lighting bright colors and plenty of seating! Great central location near Central square too! We'll be back for sure!

I love a good fresh squeezed juice so we checked this spot out after exploring the grounds at…read moreHarvard. It was the liquid gold juice for me and the coco bliss smoothie for my husband. Both were great options.

They did have a lot of acai for the price, but it was watery and kind of bland.. the mangoes were…read morehard and papery and there was barely any hazelnut butter.