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    Playa Bowls

    4.3 (223 reviews)
    Closed • 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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    Jon T.

    This place is one of my favorite places in Mosaic District. If you like Acai Bowls or just the idea of eating a delicious bowl of fruits, grains, and anything that's filled with nutrients this is the place for you. I will not lie that the Menu is extensive and overwhelming. However I am basic and will order the easiest thing to start off with so I ended up getting the Tropical Acai Bowl. It contains Bananas, Pineapple, Coconut Flakes, and Nutella topped with Granola. A perfect snack for the summer. The bowl was quick, refreshing, and not too sweet. The service from the staff was very quick as I got my bowl in minutes and ready to go. I can come back here at any time of the year and I would still be impressed because the food is that good. I guess I have the whole year to try their menu out now right?

    Açaí bowl with peanut butter, granola, honey, bananas, blueberries, and strawberries
    Mark O.

    Got the chance to pick up an açaí bowl for lunch the other day. I got peanut butter, granola, honey, bananas, blueberries, and strawberries. Every bite was delicious. Look forward to going back.

    Electric Mermaid Pitaya Bowl
    Staci S.

    If you interested in a quick, yummy, and light meal in Mosaic district itself, I would recommend giving this place a try! It's located across the street from the Target garage entrance with indoor and outdoor seating. Their menu is extensive. I ended up ordering the Electric Mermaid based on a prior Yelp review. It's made of a pitaya (dragonfruit) base topped with blueberry flax granola, pineapple, mango, kiwi, coconut flakes, and honey. The serving size looks small at first glance, but it's pretty filling. As a bonus, there is currently a discount offer if you check in on Yelp.

    Brittany L.

    Micro Review Plenty of parking near location; it's a store in the outdoor mall. Delicious fresh açaí and PITAYA bowls. They have some other unique foods, protein snacks. Try the Nutaya that comes with fruit and Nutella!

    Mango Power
    LeAnn F.

    This was so busy on the weekend. There isn't really seating here so it's a grab and go place. I got the mango power bowl. It wasn't that sweet and I wish it was creamier too. I had SoCal and bali açaí bowls and this was not

    Green Power Bowl added goji berries. Prefer the regular
    Tiffi R.

    I've lived here in the district for over 3 years now. Been visiting this location pretty often. For a long while, this was a daily treat. The service has always been great. I started using the website to preorder. The staff are usually friendly and helpful. I like the music and friendly environment. The bowls are a delicious treat. For a while now, I've notice my bowl has changed. The crunchy granola topping is now on the bottom of my bowl. I've mentioned it a few times only for employees to say we've always done it this way!! I don't believe this is true. I've been a patron of this place for as long as I've lived in the mosaic district. My point is that if the granola goes on the bottom it may as well be mush because it won't stay crunchy. I was also told I can request it be on top when placing my order. I'd truly like to know which way is correct or is there no right way? Maybe I'm bad with change. I dunno, but I won't be going back. Additionally, I don't like how the app and the website differ. You have specials on the website and not in the app and vice versa. One time I missed buy one get one $5 off or something. I couldn't get it because I had to use in store. I didn't see this deal because it was only shown on the app versus the web.

    Nicole B.

    Love coming here for acai bowls. The price is my least favorite part however the portions make me feel better about it. My favorite thing is that you can order half of one bowl and of another so you can try other flavors and still get what you like. Don't usually stay inside but its a tropical vibe and the employees are always nice as they know some people have never had acai bowls before and are patient with them.

    Coco Berry Coconut Bowl
    David H.

    Unique style of bowls that you don't really see anyplace else in the area. You can pick one of their bowls with bases such as coconut, acai, greens, banana, and oatmeal just to name a few. Then you can add your toppings. You can also choose a pre-selected bowl off their menu. That's what I did and tried the Cobo Berry bowl which is coconut topped with granola, blueberry, strawberry and honey. The coconut is frozen which gives it almost a frozen yogurt texture and went prefectly with the fruit and granola. The portion is a good size, but this place is expensive and expects the dreaded "voluntary" tip on top of that so definitely plan to spend $15 or more. Service was friendly and fast, the tropical themed place is pretty small inside and we ate at one of the tables outisde. I enjoyed it here and will come back. Personally, it seems like a warm weather destination so I'm not sure I'd want it in the winter but others might disagree.

    Dragonberry
    J O.

    Hit up Playa Bowls after a lift and grabbed the Dragonberry Bowl. absolute . Pitaya base was cold and clean, not too sweet, just right. Berries on top were fresh, granola added that perfect crunch, and the honey drizzle tied it all together. Light but legit satisfying. Great post workout fuel.

    Germany P.

    The girl at the front looks like this The machine automatically asks you if you would like to tip. 20% was an option?? For the attitude? I paid $13. I'm sorry she has to work. I hope her day gets better. Maybe a day off would work. The bowl was great, but not worth the attitude.

    Nutella Acai Bowl
    Kimberly L.

    This place is a 5 star, I'm only giving 4 because the cost will prevent me from going as often as I'd like. Big at home smoothie maker myself but I can't stop thinking about the Nutella acai bowl my friend got me from Playa. We even ordered online, picked up, then drove home so let's say the bowl was almost 30min "old" by the time I got to enjoy it, and it was still delicious! Fruit was yummy, texture was perfect and the flavor wasn't too tart (for acai). I plan to try another bowl!

    Alex M.

    I love this place. Their interiors, ambience, environment, vibes are top notch and really good for self and group visits to chill, rest and relax. However, it would have been nice if there are more seats inside the shop but you can seat outside as well. Their acai bowl is pretty consistent and good. Great value for the serving given. Not overly sweet and the ingredients are fresh. There are also some interesting tea choices. Courteous and friendly service.

    AL K.

    Came for the smoothie and m sure to come back for more. Fun and inviting w tropical vibes just makes the entire experience fun and light. Great friendly service. Top quality smoothie.

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    Love how fresh your options are. I come here after soccer games. The options are generally affordable.

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