I would have given this place 5 stars because the quality of the smoothie I had was very good. I dislike when too much ice is put into a smoothie and it's bland. This was definitely not that. They only lost a star because the girl forgot my order and the people who came after me received their bowls before I received my smoothie. I waited for quite a while. Other than that, stop in! Note: they have a drive-through, which is quite convenient. read more

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Now imagine having to write all this because they don't offer in store refunds or credit for a drink that was horrible, and not only have a been a customer for years but a reviewer and still no reply!!! Because their Matcha Drink was just wrong all the way. Hello, I am writing to request a refund for a matcha smoothie I recently purchased. Unfortunately, the drink was extremely acidic and tasted unpleasant. After trying it, I attempted to call the store but no one answered the phone. Since I could not reach anyone, I went back to the store in person with the drink still nearly full. When I arrived, the two employees working informed me that they were unable to process refunds and that I would have to contact someone through email. I found this very unprofessional. As a customer, I should not have to leave the store, send an email, and wait an unknown amount of time for a resolution, especially when the product was brought back immediately and was still full. Additionally, there was no phone number provided for a manager or general manager, leaving me with no direct way to address the issue. I am requesting a full refund for this purchase. Please let me know what information you need, including a receipt or order details, to process the refund as quickly as possible. Thank you for your time, and I look forward to your response. read more

Playa Bowls - Acai Bowls Near Me - Brick, New Jersey

Well being a customer for three years everyday buying and spending over 100 dollars weekly call for a extra add on because DoorDash app doesn't allow to add one or more for 1.19 so I would call and ask well they were rude and said I wanted something for free just because I asked to fill little tiny cup of almond butter you would loose value customer tried to reach corporate let them know Toms River location don't know how to treat their customers read more

I usually go to the Belmar location but I stopped by after a stressful doctor's appointment in Brick. Big, big difference! I usually order a smoothie (Booster) in Belmar but decided on the Oatmeal Power Bowl, which was absolutely delicious. The one in Belmar takes your order and that's it. No greeting no anything. A couple and myself waited over 15 minutes for our order, not knowing that you had to go around the back to pick up your order. This one in Brick, the cashier greets you, is happy to see you and by the way, asked me to input my phone number for rewards. Rewards?? No one at Belmar asked me for anything after so many purchases. So, same establishments but very different experience. I'll stick to the one in Brick. read more

After an intense run or intense workout I always head to Playa Bowls because it's so refreshing. Great portions of Fruit with a great amount of açaí at the bottom. The staff is always friendly and welcoming whenever I go ! 8.5/10 read more

I do love coming here because it's convenient and tasty! Drive thru is a nice touch so I come here to spend my money! Ok! However, if someone orders a 20oz juice... or the latter... they pay for 20oz... they want 20oz. Otherwise I can juice the simplicity at home myself, fill my cup, leave the foam out and spend less. read more

Playa Bowls - Acai Bowls Near Me - Brick, New Jersey

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Came here on a summer evening. I appreciated that it is only one group allowed in at a time. I also appreciate that this specific location has later hours than most other Playa Bowls in the area. As of July 2020, the hours are 8AM-10PM every day. For me wanting a smoothie bowl at 8:00PM, those hours were amazing... The Toms River locations close at 8PM. When you get there, there may be a line - be sure to wait 6 feet apart. Once you get inside, you place your order, pay, and wait outside for your name to be called to have your bowl passed off to you in a bag with spoons and napkins. The wait for my partner and me was about 10 minutes going in and 5 minutes of a wait since it was a crowded night. There was outdoor seating but was not large enough to fit everyone waiting that night. Would be nice if there were more outdoor seating in the evening. We waited on the sidewalk for our Goji Pitaya Bowl: 50% Pitaya, 50% Açaí order, and ate in the car which is typical nowadays for taking out cold items on hot summer evenings. The flavors mixed well together and I was super happy getting both açaí and pitaya. The goji berries were not super sweet which I liked, and added nice texture to the smoothie together with the granola. The banana and the pineapple gave it a nice tropical feel. I definitely recommend this flavor, but if you're a huge coconut / pina colada lover, I'd give this bowl a try with half açaí or Pitaya, and half coconut base!! read more

Playa Bowls - Entrance - Acai Bowls Near Me - Brick, New Jersey

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We were visiting family and wanted a quick bite and stumbled across Playa Bowls. I had never heard of it and was surprised to see that it was a chain. The food was fantastic! We got a few smoothies, and even managed to get my picky toddler to have the green one (have to find ways to sneak veggies into her system). The decor is really fun. This location even had a drive through. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu. read more

Playa Bowls - Inside - Acai Bowls Near Me - Brick, New Jersey

Impossible to place and order. Can't call it in can't order online without starting an account. Call the store nobody cares.

Absolutely the best part of my day and trip to the Veteran's clinic! So healthy and clean Guaranteed to put a smile on your face There are many copy cats but none compare to the original playa bowls! This location is friendly, fast and clean. read more

Playa Bowls - Green room juice just the right tartness - Acai Bowls Near Me - Brick, New Jersey

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Ok. Although I plan to visit this location, their customer service needs some work. I walked in, very excited about the fact that they had a drive thru, and tried to engage the young man, he was straight to business and I was the only customer there. Nice and clean location and I wanted to dine in but they only had the high stool seating, and I have a bad back. When my order was ready the young lady said it was ready, placed it down, without being bagged and no spoon. I had to do this on my own. I guess I am use to the my local Rutherford location where they are so welcoming and bag all the bowls. The Cocoa bowls were perfectly made and delicious. read more

Love love love their Nutella Açaí Bowl. Always fresh and delicious. Especially love the ones that have drive thru!

The BEST playa location in Ocean County!! Went in with my boyfriend and ordered two bowls. I was a little worried about cross contamination because I have severe fruit allergies, but the gentleman in the front took the time to make my bowl in a completely separate area without hesitation. The staff is so friendly here, it's super clean, and service was quick even with a line! I'll be back for sure. read more

i come here pretty often and there so good! with covid going on the whole staff is always wearing masks whenever i go in as well as gloves. i always see them cleaning which is great. inside normally is so pretty, they usually have a swinging chair which is so fun to sit on and a bunch of cute seating. and the artwork inside is so nice and aestheticly pleasing. because covid all there seating is gone for the inside like every other place in nj. but on a non-covid non no indoor dinning basis there dinning is amazing. they have a long menu and it's usually very hard to decide. they also have many vegan and gluten free options which is great! i mostly get the dragon berry bowl and substitute the regular granola with the gluten free/vegan granola and substitute the honey for almond butter or peanut butter!! definitely recommend trying if you haven't yet !! read more

Playa Bowls - dragon Dragonberry Pitaya Bowl - Acai Bowls Near Me - Brick, New Jersey

Big "thank you" to Izzy - the store manager of this location. I truly appreciate how quickly she reached out, offered apologies, and provided fantastic customer service. This five star review is solely for Izzy. I will be returning to this location ... read more

I had the Tropical Bowl with the Acai base. I saw one or two comments on here about these bowls not being healthy. I can say they are! The Acai did not taste overly sweet and it's just blended with fruit. The cacao nibs were unsweetened and I had the granola taken off the order because I didn't want the extra sugar. I really enjoyed this bowl and I was very full after I finished it. I love the atmosphere of this place and the free WiFi is an added plus . read more

Playa Bowls - This is the Tropical Açaí Bowl. I didn't get the granola and added on cacao nibs. So good! - Acai Bowls Near Me - Brick, New Jersey

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I've always been a fan of açaí bowls, and I think playa bowls has the largest bowls out there. They're extremely filling. I get the classic pura vida which has granola, banana, blueberries, and strawberries. I've also had the Nutella açaí bowl, and although it's delicious, the Nutella fills you up very quickly. I think açaí bowls are over priced, but then again, all the açaí places are. Staff at this location is ok, found them to be standoffish. read more

Playa Bowls - Nutella Acai Bowl - Acai Bowls Near Me - Brick, New Jersey

I ordered the Electric mermaid pitaya bowl with some substitutions. My choice of toppings was pineapples, mangoes, strawberries, kiwi, and granola. So delicious and refreshing. The staff is also very quick and friendly. I love playa bowls. It's such a cute setting and offers unique healthy food. read more

Playa Bowls - Dragonberry Pitaya Bowl - Acai Bowls Near Me - Brick, New Jersey

Been going to playa bowls in all locations for years now. I always have a good experience but this location on mantoloking rd in Brick has been the best experience. While the drive up window is a HUGE plus, every interaction I've had with the staff has been wonderful. They are so sweet and even with my specific ordering they always clarify to make sure they make it they way I want it which i appreciate! read more

Amazing amazing amazing. Plays bowls has plenty of healthy options, I can never choose. I personally love their tropical açaí bowl. Usually that is my go to item. It's a must stop wiener you're down the shore. read more

Where's the meat? For a carnivore like me, I always look for the meat on the menu in some form. There is none however here. If you think of the menu as an alternative to the ice cream shops and frozen yogurt shops, then it can be a blessing for those who are allergic to dairy. While I am allergic to dairy, when it comes to my sweet tooth, I tend to look for something a little less health to satisfy those cravings. It is definitely worth trying and if this is your type of thing, you will relish it. read more

Never really liked this place much when I was younger I didn't no why. It's fresh fruit that tastes delicious. This is essential on a Summer Day. Today I found a menu item that I enjoyed and that was their Pitaya base. I really enjoyed the bowl I got expect me to come back some time. read more

Playa Bowls - Pitaya Bowl topped with Strawberries, Banana, Granola & Nutella - Acai Bowls Near Me - Brick, New Jersey

Just purchased a playa bowl and I'm SO disgusted. I watched the girl who made my playa bowl REPEATEDLY lick her fingers, eat the granola and handle the drawer... with no gloves. Being sanitary especially in the food industry is very very important... especially when you're paying almost $12 for pudding. I love playa bowl, but will not return to the Brick location. read more

Maybe I just don't get this cuisine. I ordered the bowl with acacia, granola, strawberries and blueberries. This would be something I would get as a "healthy" breakfast. If you look at the refined sugar in the granola alone, you'll realize that it's not really health food, but better than bacon and eggs - unless you're into Paleo. Their Nitro Coffee is quite good - and strong. I ordered an iced coffee. Usually get 1/2 & 1/2 in my coffee, but since place is vegan, my choices were limited to soy, almond, or coconut milk, so I had it black. . It wasn't bad, but I don't get the hype. The ingredients were fresh, the place is clean, staff was young, super friendly, and bubbly. But I don't see myself running back. I was tempted to give them only 3 stars, but with all the positives going for them, I'm guessing it's me. read more

Hands down the best way to feel like your at the beach in the middle of Nov . Between the fresh fruit and superb customer service our friday family Fundy was BOSS! Extra love to Nick and Jayden thanks for your kindness. read more

Playa Bowls - Acai Bowls Near Me - Brick, New Jersey

First and last time at Playa Bowl for a smoothie. Absolutely no taste! The Kowabunga had zero flavor and the Aloha was anything but smooth with half just chunks of tasteless mangos. So disappointed. read more

Waited 20 minutes for 2 smoothies the boy who took our order seemed bothered (we went through the drive through) when we got them they both were smalls even though we payed for the large but we didn't even bother saying anything because they seemed to busy and annoyed... smoothies were delicious of course but not what we payed for. read more

I come here everyday. I wish I could say it is for me but it's for my wife. She loves the bowls and the specialized drinks they have at this place. So apparently the food is good based on her feedback. I wanted to also say the service is always excellent. It's usually staffed with younger kids but they are all very attentive and nice and I always tip them well they deserve it. Great place. read more

Absolutely beautiful inside. Beachy feel. I've ordered the coco bowl, and the pink flamingo bowl. Both were absolutely delicious and very filling! They have tons of options to choose from, raw coconut bowls, dragonfruit bowls, and acai bowls. They also have smoothies and juices made to order, and merchandise. I love the decor here. The staff is very very friendly and will explain everything if you're confused about what their menu is. I absolutely love it here. Organic and healthy. read more

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Food tasted old, fruit tasted like it was almost rotten. Ordered through app, didn't wait long to pick it up so no reason it should have tasted so bad read more

The Playa in Mantoloking is the best that I have had. The bowls are packed and the ingredients are always fresh. CJ and the crew are friendly and provide great service and the place is super clean. They even added a drive up window. I travel a greater distance just to come to this location! read more

I love Playa Bowls anf usually if you order there and wait they are fine but I've now placed TWO different online orders and they've messed them both up. The first time i sent someone else to pick up my order of 2bowls and they came back with 1 bowl and 3 smoothies. Today, I ordered 2 bowls. When my husband came home with them they were not what we ordered AGAIN. They weren't overwhelmingly busy and the receipt was right so I'm not sure how the mess up occurred. read more

I wish I could give this playa bowls less than a one star. I got a "power-bowl" and and asked them to add strawberries along with the bananas- I got just bananas but not even cut up just a sliver of banana tossed into it. And she wrapped my bowl in seran wrap, didn't even give me a bag or a spoon since it was to-go...very poor customer service. I will never go to this playa location again. read more

Playa Bowls - Acai Bowls Near Me - Brick, New Jersey

So disappointed with the Brick location. I got a bowl and it was super messy. The employees were mad that I ordered a bowl at 7:30. Heard the one girl saying make it to go to get them out. They were cleaning the store as I was eating and it smelled like bleach. I had to sit in my car to eat my bowl because of the smell. The door said this store closes at 9 so why are they cleaning so early? Felt super uncomfortable. Will not be coming back to this location. read more

The juicer is always broken. I waited 25 mins for my juice just to be told the machine broke again. Then had to wait another 10 to get a refund. Very disappointed read more

I usually don't do this but I made this account just to write this review. I normally would not go to a place like this due to my extreme allergies however I felt comfortable the second I walked in the door. I was immediately greeted and offered help if needed. The young lady at the register was unbelievably helpful with helping me find a delicious menu item that would meet my needs as someone with my allergies. She even offered to make my bowl special for me in the back which she did wonderfully! She immediately changed her gloves and found a clean work area to avoid cross contamination which I told her I was very worried about. I thanked her at the end and asked her name because I knew I could enjoy my smoothie bowl worry free. Thank you Lindsey and the rest of the plays bowls staff I will definitely be back soon!! read more

This place came highly recommended to me and exceeded my expectations. I hadn't eaten all day and ordered an açaí bowl. I was worried it wasn't going to be a substantial meal but it was quite filling and I could barely finish it. Everything was fresh and tasted phenomenal. The ambience of the place was casual, organic, and funky, as well as welcoming and laid-back. I am very happy to find a healthy place to grab a bite in the area. I will be coming ag read more

The ambience is just so good. Their selection is great and all healthy freaks this place is a paradise to you guys! The food will fill you up! read more

I have always loved playa bowls in brick, but today I grew a Love even more. A few days ago I ordered my usual stupid Cupid bowl but without the coconut flakes because I'm allergic, and when I got to work to eat my bowl I noticed they put the coconut in it so I was upset I couldn't eat it and didn't have time to go back and have them make me another one. After I called them they apologized so much and told me to come back whenever and I can get a new bowl. When I went today they were so nice and the girl that took my order made the girls that were making the bowls wash their hands and change their gloves and make sure no coconut got in my bowl and I felt so good that they were so caring and cooperative with allergies. Thank you!!! read more

i've been coming to this playa bowl for years and i swear on my life i've never had a problem here, except for today-- although my bowl was loaded with nutella (thank you kind playa worker). i asked for no kiwi since i am allergic to it and when i got home -- non other than kiwi placed right on top of my bowl. i took it off because whatever. then i tasted a few of the pineapple-- not fresh a little gross can't eat it. of course i'll be coming back to this playa because playa is life , however , PLEASE LISTEN TO YOUR CUSTOMERS . but the extra nutella is mint - thank you :P read more