I get the electric mermaid every time! It's consistently delicious and fresh. Wait time in unpredictable and I usually give a 20 minute buffer between placing the order and picking it up. read more

For someone who hasn't had a lot of acai bowls, I definitely think this is a really great option to try out at least. Even my friends who are from California and have had lots of acai bowls consider this a pretty decent place. They are always very generous with their toppings and I feel like I get a full meal from one of their bowls. Don't underestimate their size! I like the different flavors and textures in the bowl especially because they will mix the granola both on top and on the bottom of the bowl to create an evenly distributed bowl. My favorite is the nutella acai bowl which is one the sweeter side but they also have many other bases to try out! For example, the pitaya one is not as sweet if you prefer that. In terms of improvements, I am not a huge fan of the atmosphere. I feel like the music is always on blast which makes it difficult for me to have a conversation with my friend. Additionally all their tables are like these long surfboards which is aesthetic af but not practical if you don't have a large group. Nevertheless, I would still recommend trying it out if you're craving it and in the area! There's definitely a lot of college students around since they are basically right on campus so they also host fundraisers for student groups. They also have a rewards program so that's a bonus as well! read more

Playa Bowls - Nutella Açaí Bowl - Acai Bowls Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Clean, delicious, and quality ingredients. The staff does a great job. First timer and will be returning.

Cute indoor aesthetic but very disappointed with my smoothie. Got the Pink Pitaya 16 oz and with tip spent nearly $12. A good amount if my fruit was not blended and was just sucken at the bottom. Everyone loves a chunky expensive smoothie right also there's no yogurt available on the menu which I found weird for a açaí bowl spot. The bowls look good but after this smoothie experience doubt I'd come back. read more

Playa Bowls - Pink Pitaya - Acai Bowls Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This was my first time at playa bowl and it was worth the wait even in the rain! I got the avalanche bowl ($13) which comes with a lot of yummy goodies. The decor is perfect. There is a variety of different bowls and you're allowed to substitute any fruit! The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. There is definitely a bowl for you! I would highly recommend coming here ! read more

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I decided to order from playa bowls for the first time yesterday and it was super great. I didn't eat in their physical location due to what is going on but got delivery instead and ordered a pink flamingo bowl. The base is pitaya which is essentially a dragon fruit base. I was skeptical at first because I thought it would be sour but surprisingly it wasn't. It was tarte at first but the sweetness kicks it at the end. There was bananas, granola and honey. I went with this bowl because I still wanted something fruity but sweet but at the same time nothing high in calories. I was a bit shocked when looking at their nutrition information on their website and learning that most of their bowls are very high in calories which is disappointing because this wouldn't be something I could eat everyday unless I was going to the gym, so this is definitely something you could eat after having a good workout session. But as an everyday breakfast I would go with their green bases instead since they are on the low calorie side like 250-400 calorie range. This particular bowl I got was 430 calories which is pretty good, I was it was more filling but that is something I can easily request in my next order by adding more bananas or granola. If you are in the mood for an açaí / smoothie bowl I would definitely recommend coming to playa bowl just because they offer a lot of variety in flavor from most places I have been to. read more

Playa Bowls - Pink Flamingo - Acai Bowls Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I wanna give this between a 3 and a 4 mostly because of price and smoothie bowl presentation. Overall the staff was friendly and the place was pretty neat and really cute! The pricing is pretty steep for a smoothie bowl, despite 1) the awesome location by the busy area by Northeastern's campus and Mass Ave and 2) my Olas bowl being very delicious. Also, considering there was really no one else waiting for their order, I think the bowl itself could've been composed a little nicer? Regardless, can't wait to try another bowl! Their almond butter was sooo yummy and the banana base was a great, thick consistency and flavor. read more

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First time getting playa bowls and not very happy. I got the Aloha smoothie and half of it is chunks that aren't blended... there is half a banana in the bottom and two other massive chunks that are just taking up space. Very disappointed when this is a $10 smoothie read more

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I've always thought that everything here was a bit pricey but it tastes really good and it's really filling. I could barely finish my smoothie bowl because of how filling it is. Honestly though aside from the price it's amazing. read more

Playa Bowls - Forgot exactly what it was since it was so long ago - Acai Bowls Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Super fresh and flavorful! We were surprised how filling these bowls were. We had a late breakfast so these were the perfect option before an afternoon at MFA. The menu has so many options and the staff was helpful when we wanted to make substitutions for banana, which is a common ingredient in many of their bowls. read more

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I was super excited to try this place. First the interior is so beachy. It definitely took me back home for a second as if I were at the beach getting a bowl or smoothie. Personally for the bowls, I am not the biggest fan. If you have a sweet tooth this place will be for you. I felt as if the bowl I had was too sweet for a green bowl. It didn't taste like I was eating something healthy or fresh in a sense. I definitely want to try this place one more time and give a review of the acai bowl with protein powder to see if I can change my mind. Although I was not the biggest fan, many people are and it is a quick and convenient bowl. The workers are super friendly and are fast! I also loved the different options they had. It varied from acai to banana bowls!! To my CA natives I would say if you're here during summer maybe get a smoothie or something here otherwise stick to the bowls over there! read more

Playa Bowls - Pacific bowl - Acai Bowls Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

One of my favorite açaí places in Boston! I love all of their pitaya bowls - the perfect mix of sweet and tart with a hefty helping of toppings. I'll readily admit that their bowls are beautiful (perfect for the gram) and the portions are massive - one bowl will be enough for you to power through your morning. I will mention that I found their acai bowls too sweet for my liking - if you're looking for better açaí, check out mother juice on Newbury! read more

Playa Bowls - Pitaya bowl - Acai Bowls Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

i've been wanting to try playa bowls for the longest time! my friend and i decided to come here for lunch, and we were quite satisfied with our experience. -this place tends to get crowded and busy during lunch hours. on the particular day when we came, they were experiencing some issues and had a 30-40 minute wait after ordering. we didn't mind that much, but this was a problem for those who were in a rush. -you have the choice to customize a bowl yourself; each topping costs a certain amount of money. there's also the choice to mix blends (ie: half acai and half green base). you can also get additional toppings of your choice to a pre-made bowl, but those would also cost you extra. this place only has one size for the bowls, so you don't really have a choice when it comes to that. 9/26/21 -pacific green bowl: this bowl is a kale blend topped with blueberry granola, strawberry, banana, shaved almonds, chia seeds, honey. while everything tasted really fresh, i did think that it started to get bland halfway through. the granola and almonds added a great crunch, which i enjoyed. i don't have that many complaints about it, except for the fact that it was quite expensive at $12.47 including tax. however, the bowl was very filling, so i guess it was worth the price. (3.5/5) overall, i'm not sure if i see myself coming back here anytime in the future, but i didn't regret trying them out! their prices tend to be quite high, so i would probably only get something from here if i'm in need of something refreshing. i'd highly recommend that you must try their pacific green bowl! read more

Playa Bowls - 9/26/21 pacific green bowl - Acai Bowls Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

A little over hyped, açaí was too sweet and the honey spiced. The people were nice enough.

This might be my favorite açaí bowl place I've ever tried. My go to order is the stupid cupid bowl. It has a strawberry and banana base topped with Nutella, granola, cacao nibs, coconut flakes and strawberry. I usually add some extra fruit as well. Can I just say that the quality of their fruit NEVER disappoints? Playa bowls always has the freshest fruit there is to offer. read more

I absolutely love their Purva Vida bowl. Super refreshing bowls and smoothies. The staff is very friendly and they work quickly. read more

Playa Bowls - Pura Vida - Acai Bowls Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

My daughter loves this place. Rightly so. Love the bowls, the juices. I've usually had the acai bowls and tried pitaya for the first time. Very satisfying. read more

My absolute favorite place to get acai/pitaya bowls in Boston. Unlike other spots in Boston, their smoothie bowls have a more icy than watery texture. My go-to is the dragonberry pitaya bowl - they are generous with their fruits as well. Excited to try out their other types of smoothie bowls as they have a wide variety. Great addition to the Northeastern area! read more

Playa Bowls - Acai Bowls Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Fruit and sugar are some of my favorite things so naturally I love this, but there's a lot of different combos and playa bowl bases that you can try. I just wish it was a lil cheaper read more

Playa is the best açaí bowl we've ever had!!! The place is adorable and the employees are so nice! Every type we've tried has been amazing! And the honey and granola are the best!!! read more

Playa Bowls - Coco berry bowl and a cold spring morning!!! - Acai Bowls Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

My review is long overdue however if you haven't gone here yet, you absolutely need too!!! Their smoothies and bowls are amazing. A great snack for on the go smoothies or if you wanna have a breakfast Power Açaí bowl like me, then you really need to be here. The fruit is fresh and delicious. Staff is super nice and accommodating. Only suggestion is definitely order ahead because they do get backed up with orders and so you may have to wait 5-10 minutes for your bowl or smoothie. Other then that, such a great place. Come down and try yourself! You won't regret it read more

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Ordered a smoothie and the girl made it and then left it on the counter with the lid not completely on so I picked it up and it exploded everywhere because the lid wasn't on. I apologized several times and helped the worker clean it up for several minutes even tho I myself was covered in smoothie. After it was cleaned they didn't offer to make me another one or even acknowledge my existence... even though THEY didn't put the lid on correctly. I mean things happen and it's fine but not to even offer to make me another one? After I was covered in smoothie and helped clean it up when it wasn't even my fault. Not great. read more

I had been a loyal customer for 3 months on a daily basis. My calculations would be spending $350.00 on a monthly basis. The base is suppose to be 11 oz. As a LOYAL guest I would assume requesting an additional ounce or two would not harm the business? I haven't been as supportive for the past month, my visits have dwindle to twice a month maybe. Yesterday I purchased an Acai bowl and the blueberries were MUSHY so I asked the manager and General Manager were the blueberries rotton? They replied because it is delivered in that manner it is served mushy. Everyone KNOWS mushy blueberries have LOST their nutrients. Please educate your people who are responsible for running your business. They did not offer to make another one or compensate for the blueberries that were mushy? It's like going to Publix and purchasing an apple with worm holes in them. It makes you wonder if their violating other things like washing their hands or washing the fruit? Food for thought read more

if you're looking for delicious acai bowls, you must check out playa bowls! they are 3 locations in the boston area: one near northeastern university, one near boston college and one in harvard square. not only do they have acai bows, they also have pitaya bowls, green bowls, banana bowls, coconut bowls, oatmeals bowls, chia pudding bowls, smoothies, and lots more. my personal favorite is the nutella acai bowl - it comes with granola, banana, strawberry, coconut flakes and nutella. all bowls range from $10 to $12. service is great, also when it's busy the wait time can be 15-20 mins. i'll definitely be back again to try the costa bowl! overall rating: 8/10 read more

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Playa bowls was really good. I'm always down for a good pitaya bowl (I got the dragonberry one). It was pricier than I would have liked and the portion size wasn't that big, BUT the quality of the fruit was great and the bowl overall did not disappoint in taste. read more

Playa Bowls - Dragonberry Pitaya Bowl - Acai Bowls Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Best acai bowl place around Massachusetts. This place is even better than the original Brazilian açaí places . Recommend for sure

Great menu variety and tasty smoothies, but they don't blend their smoothies nearly enough. I ordered a Dolce and the entire bottom third of my cup was mashed up banana chunk. read more

UPDATED REVIEW.... I am very happy with Playa Bowls. I voiced my concern a couple of weeks ago about how workers sometimes would leave the blenders out, causing us to get melted açaí. Both owners reached out to me and were very kind and attentive towards my concerns. They listened and worked towards fixing it. They definitely have 10/10 customer service. In regards to their menu, there are so many options, while I prefer customizing, which they also have available. I think it's definitely worth giving them a try if your in doubt, they've got the best açaí i've ever tried. read more

I figured it was reasonable to have fruit for lunch! I work down the street and I've been wanting to try it since it opened not too long ago. There were so many options--pitaya, acai, banana, coconut, super green bowls, and there's drinks, too! Fresh pressed juices and smoothies at your disposal, and you can add protein powder for an added boost! I look forward to going there during the summer at least once a week! read more

Playa Bowls - Tropical bowl, subbed bananas with mangoes - Acai Bowls Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Delicious!!! My daughter told me this place was amazing so we tried it today even though it was not exactly açaí weather outside. So glad we went. Best açaí bowl I've had! They let you mix two bases if you want. Fruit toppings are super fresh and granola is delicious too. And the servers were all friendly read more

Super good ! Small selection of really good stuff . The granola is super good - fruits are fresh and plentiful! read more

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Worst customer service. I placed an order for pick up. A smoothie and a acai bowl. When I got there the employees refused to make my smoothie, they passed my ticket around and everyone refused to make it. They were speaking in spanish. Then one of them proceeded to tell me that the machine was missing a piece and they couldn't make my drink. I told them I speak spanish and I hear you guys please don't lie and say its missing a piece. Just say you didn't want to make it because you guys already cleaned it. His words exact were " Yeah we just cleaned the machine and we don't want to dirty it for one smoothie, we will refund you ." Mind you I placed my drink at 5:45 pm and they close at 10 pm. First and last time I order from here. read more

Honestly, one of the worst acai bowls I've ever had. I got a standard acai bowl with mango, strawberry, and granola, but for some reason, the entire bowl tasted like cinnamon. The acai itself had a very strong cinnamon after taste and the fruit was not fresh at all. The strawberries were soft and bruised and the mangoes were sour and hard. I normally don't write reviews but I feel like I completely wasted $12 - ended up throwing most of it away. read more

Really great juices / juice combos - very refreshing and straight forward ordering processes. Delicious! If you are craving a juice this is the place! read more

The food was absolutely delicious and I did not have to wait much at all even though the place was packed! I will definitely be back. The only reason why I don't give it 5 stars it's because it is a bit pricy. $11 for a bowl is okay, but not really 'affordable' for anyone and everyone. read more

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One of my favorite places to grab food. It fills me up and makes me feel healthy. The coco berry bowl is my favorite! It is pricy but so worth it. They often have free stickers to give out. Inside gives a summery feel and is usually filled with college students. The staff is kind and understanding. read more

I Had Placed An Order From Uber Eats And My Order Was Made Incorrectly. I Spoke To Angel The Store Manager And He Was Very Helpful. He Told Me The Next Time He Will Make Sure It Was Made The Right Way Or I Can Come In For Another One Free Of Charge. I Like That He Wasn't Rude And He Was Very Professional. He Took The Time To Make Sure I Was Not Disappointed read more

Açaí bowl have good consistency unlike some other places. I would liked to have some more toppings as much peanut butter was just a drizzle and the granola was almost non existent. Overall a good bowl palace worth a visit in the summer time read more

Super tasty love the pitaya bowls!!! This location can be busy (especially with all the online orders) so keep that in mind. I will be going back (hopefully tomorrow!!!!) read more

My heart breaks a little when I spend $13 on a smoothie/bowl, but whatever #treatyourself. The coconut bowl was really good and unlike anything I've ever had at a smoothie bowl place. It borderline tasted like sorbet. I think their bowls are pre-made and I'm not sure the extent of healthiness, but I guess I would go here again if someone I was with suggested it. read more