Whoever invented this franchise. Thank you Wholesome fruitful fulling and healthy. Huge selections of different types of bowls or smoothies. Protein shakes and pre made drinks. I enjoyed ordering acai bowl with blueberries and mango and sometimes coconut shavings with Nutella drizzle. Spacious very clean and organized. Service is always on point and straight forward. Wonderful staff read more

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Either this place is new or I've been living under a rock for two years because why am I now just learning there's a playa bowl next to bedford stop?? The amount of times I wanted a smoothie late at night after dance rehearsals has been too many to count. Iykyk. I felt like I was cheating on my bodega man, he usually makes my smoothies but he doesn't have acai and thats my favorite berry in a smoothie D: I'll just start a smoothie polycule I guess haha read more

Playa Bowls - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Food: Tasty, very filling and large portions for sure. I couldn't finish this açaí bowl in one sitting. The peanut butter was so thick, the strawberries were nice and sweet not bitter. The ambience: beach themed, there's a spot in the back to go sit down if you choose to do so. Tv plays waves crashing over and over. The service: was fast with no issues. Overall, can't complain. If this is your first time trying this place out I recommend taking your time figuring out what works for you by looking at the menu. There's so many options due to customizing. read more

Playa Bowls - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Delicious fresh bowls!! I always pass by this place and it's fairly packed. Service was great. Very clean and organized read more

Playa Bowls - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Smoothie was good flavor good ingredients. Customer service can be a lot better. The man behind the register with glasses wasn't friendly or welcoming at all. Luckily I wanted a smoothie and options aren't that many in the area to go to. Clean ambiance I like the chairs and tables in the back. Does give a nice feel to it. They do have bathrooms I didn't use them. Açaí bowls are very expensive smoothie was moderate priced not too bad. read more

Playa Bowls - Booster Smoothie - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Friendly, helpful customer service. Several acai bowl options. I ordered a large acai smoothie without milk and added water instead. Good size open space in the back of store, with plenty of seats and a few tables. My order was completed quickly and was tasty. This is the type of place I can frequent regularly! read more

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This was my first time trying Playa Bowls and I'm wondering whether this location led to my disappointment. It was pretty popular with traffic in and out. The drink I ordered was the Dolce and while it wasn't terrible I wouldn't opt for it again. The service was kind of on the slower side due to the take out orders and in person orders being handled simultaneously. It was so busy that despite having time to kill I opted to head out into the heat as to not remain in the busy atmosphere. If I try Playa Bowls again I will definitely opt for a bowl the next time. read more

Super conveniently located by the L train at Bedford Avenue, you'll definitely see it when coming out of the train station exit. I always get the 8th Ave Açaí Bowl (Playa Acai topped with granola, banana, honey) because that's the cheapest w/ the tax ($15.19) from the menu. Fruits taste super fresh and delicious. Lots of granola and a whole banana in slices on top of the açaí. You might not think it's enough in a small bowl but it's indeed fulfilling. It's very refreshing especially in the summertime. Fast service from friendly staff. You can pay with cash and/or credit/debit cards. Probably my favorite Playa Bowl location imo as it has a very clean restroom for customers. There're lots of wall outlets all around in the back. There're two types of seats: metal bar stools for individuals towards the front and a huge, spacious seating area in the back with tables plus several comfy oversized egg-shaped cushion wicker basket chairs. Ambiance wise is of tropical beach vibes and the walls are painted in blue for the ocean/waves. Additionally, there's a huge, vibrant logo of Playa Bowls on the wall. I always come back to visit and grab a bite whenever I stop by the Williamsburg neighborhood. read more

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Rude "manager". We bought food and went to the back to sit. Someone I was with brought in coffees and some pastries. Came to the back and said we couldn't eat there. Then proceeded to bother other paying customers about using the restroom, and making them show him the money they spent on their phones. Weird energy. Go somewhere local for a bowl or a smoothie. Not to mention there was food all of the floor and the tables don't seem to have ever been cleaned. Eeeeeyuck. read more

Soooo delish! It was so packed and they were still moving quick & being kind to everyone in a hurry. So yummy and fresh :) read more

Playa Bowls - Booster Bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Playa Bowls has never disappointed me. While I don't enjoy forking over $17 for a glorified smoothie with a few toppings, I have to admit it's worth it. I've ordered from this location via DoorDash and in store. I really appreciate that they wrap to-go orders in saran wrap to prevent it from spilling. I've never dined in, but I did notice they have a back room with a ton of seating. I also love that they add the granola on the bottom instead of piling it on top!! Their bowls are always so fresh and satisfy my açaí cravings every time. read more

Playa Bowls - Power bowl with strawberries - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I'm completely hooked on these açaí bowls. No other place nearby comes close. Sorry Juice Generation, Juice Press and local delis. The bowls are delicious and the food always comes out very quickly. The place is welcoming (very colorful) and the employees are friendly and efficient. The eating area is pretty big. Also for being right near a subway stop and being busy, I've never felt that the wait for the order was too long. The only thing is, please replace the battery in your smoke alarm. The low battery beeping is irritating. read more

I really enjoy this location in Williamsburg! Uhm I was first introduced to this spot by my significant other an she was so excited about her bowl. I saw it and just had to taste in which she shared some with me and I've been in love ever since. The customer service is great. The staff is always friendly. They take there time to give you great bowls time and time again it's always clean and there's a really cool sitting area with swinging caged chairs. Very vibey and chill which I I love. The manager Terrance at the Williamsburg location is the best. Very attentive and ALWAYS pleasant and greets with a warm welcome. Of your in the area do try them out. It's so fulfilling the portion sizes can be eaten 1-3 times. I feel like it's worth the money can be pricey but hey when it's good quality I don't mind. Although they do have a point system which allows you to deduct $$ off I wish they had another point system or even just monthly promos to save. The customer service received from Terrence and staff is always exceptional. Thanks a lot guys. read more

Playa Bowls - Pacific Green Bowl Pink Pitaya Smoothie Pink Pitaya Smoothie Pink Flamingo Pitaya Bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I got a smoothie and found it very underwhelming. It's never properly blended and you get frozen bits of fruit throughout. So far, pretty disappointed. read more

Writing an addendum to my previous review, because I recently tried their smoothies! I got the boost and it was super delicious. Very creamy and icy, and it has spirulina in it which made it a fun green/blue color. I will say, that it was so delicious I tried to recreate it at home a few days later with the same ingredients, but it did not at all come out the same. Big sad! read more

There are multiple locations across Manhattan and Brooklyn. This hits the spot when craving an Acai Bowl. We ordered the Pura Vida- Acai Bowl, Playa Acai topped with granola, strawberry, blueberry, and honey. This one had a little too much honey but I have ordered it at other locations and it is pretty good. It is refreshing and comes with fresh fruit. This is a good portion for one person to eat as a meal or share with another person as a desert. Costs around $15. I would come back to try the smoothies read more

Paying $20 for an açai bowl should get you fruit that doesn't have stems on it. I found the entire experience to be very upsetting. The staff could hardly speak enough English to answer simple questions about the products they offered. Blueberries and strawberries had stems. The decor inside is nice, but I feel robbed and I will not be back. read more

Was cruising Williamsburg today and needed a snack , and I love a good smoothie. Walked in and was instantly greeted and asked what I'd like. I order a strawberry banana pb smoothie with some collagen. For a small it was 12$ . To be expected lol . Wasn't surprised there. But sadly my smoothie wasnt very strawberry banana tasting. Mostly just tasted like peanut butter and base ? Nevertheless it quenched my thirst and gave me a boost of energy . The ambiance was very calm and tropical inside . read more

Playa Bowls - Strawberry Banana Smoothie - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This was my first time trying Playa Bowls, and I was blown away! Not only was my bowl delicious, but the staff was so nice, and the space was beautiful and clean. I took me a while to decide what to order, but I ended up getting the Electric Mermaid Bowl with a mix of the green and pitaya smoothie bases. It was incredible! The top was loaded with granola, coconut, fresh mango, pineapple, and kiwi. It was really filling, too. I can't wait to come back and try more of their stuff! read more

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Ok I am addicted to these bowls, thank goodness they offer a reward program that helps offset the cost l, after a few visits. The visits will be many once you go. You have to try a bowl. My favorite is the Nutella bowl with extra Nutella, minus the coconut flakes. Try it, you will thank me. It is a bit pricey but it is very filling you will be ok for a few hours without rushing to have a meal. It is also healthy. The staff is amazing! The location is great right outside the Bedford Ave, L train station. They also have comfy seating in the back, if you choose to stay and have your items indoors. read more

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Ended up asking for a refund. The Acai was super icy and watery, the strawberry's were old, mushy, and you could smell they had that fridge close to expire smell to them. It was also sickly sweet, unsure if it was some syrup, but just not at all nearly as good as the places on the same street. No idea why this place is highly rated, some of the worst acai I've had. read more

Service is quick and interior is nice. I got the strawberry banana smoothie and it doesn't taste very good. The flavors very bland and underwhelming. I guess the fruits not ripe. My partner got the mango piña colada smoothie and it's very good. read more

Playa Bowls - Strawberry Banana Smoothie Mango Pina Colada Smoothie - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The smoothies and bowls are absolutely delicious. These are large variation of options to choose from. The service is great. Very kind staff and are also very quick with making your order. The location is nice and accessible. The inside gives happy and tropical vibes. This place is absolutely a good place to go if need of a good refresher. read more

Playa Bowls - There Mango Berry - Mango Bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

i love acai and have gone to a different location in manhattan before but this location was disappointing. upon sitting down we discovered our chairs were in a puddle of water? there were also dead bugs lining the glass, which makes me feel like it wasnt clean. the acai itself was icy and the granola was just okay. the most mid bowl of acai ive ever had:( and the thought of the bugs didn't help. read more

Playa Bowls - bugs on glass (the little specks of brown, i couldnt get the camera to focus) - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Very yummy place to grab a smoothie or a bowl! Have been to this place 2 times. First time around we got a Banana Bowl (Tide) and wow was it good. Very flavorful, lots of fruit, delicious base, everything delicious. It was so refreshing and fulfilling, I left very content. Second time we got the Aloha smoothie to share and it was really refreshing! However, we did get to try a sample of the Dolce and it was sooo good. Will be getting that one next time. read more

Playa Bowls - Tide Bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Everything good. Just not cool to auto tip yourself for a to go order almost $3 that's wild. Bowl ended up coming up to almost $22 lol. Not again. read more

this place is nice in theory, it's a chain, but this location when we went was so gross and dirty! there were dead flies along the window of where they make the bowls, as if it had not been cleaned in a long time. we went to sit in the back to eat, and the floor was covered in water where it made a splash if you set foot down. the açaí bowl itself was very okay. it was icy with chunks of ice as well as no granola. the granola was very crumbly, and nonexistent. overall, not good and dirty ): read more

Playa Bowls - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Came here on a hot day in August and was so refreshed with my smoothie. Love the flavors and the consistency of the smoothie. SO refreshing. Will be back. Also they gave us samplings of some of the flavors. And nice to use their bathroom read more

Playa Bowls - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Very good and fresh fruit/veggie bowls. Delicious and filling. The smoothie was quite refreshing as well. A bit pricey but worth it. Has seating in back read more

second time at playa bowls! i normally really like playa bowls because the fruit is fresh and sweet, but this time the strawberries were a little sour and the honey was overwhelming. overall not bad but a little too sweet. read more

Playa Bowls - Pura Vida Acai Bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

it was pretty good, but it did give me food poisoning so that was traumatizing. Nice ambiance and great staff

Pro tip: Add lemon to the Mermaid Fuel and you won't regret it - tastes like a jolly rancher

This place is amazing. Everything I have tried gets 5 stars. Staff is super friendly and service is very fast. A wonderful experience.

Some of the best food I've ever tasted. 100% recommend and quick service. Very nice people at the counter.