Nothing says welcome spring then matcha and playa bowls…read more I was invited to the Yelp elite event at the Playa bowls in Old Bridge. Thank you Katarina for this opportunity! Being a Jersey Girl means having a lot of points a Playa, so I felt right at home. I was excited to try their matcha bowl, it is different than my usual go to order but 1000% worth the try. And of course, I couldn't leave without getting a green juice. This Playa location had ample space for seating as well as the fireplace. The staff was so friendly and accommodating, and even offered recommendations for what to match with the matcha bowl. You will definitely see me back here as the sun comes out and the weather becomes warmer!!

Had a Yelp event here last week (3/26/26) ordered…read more 1- Tide Bowl- Banana blend (contains banana, honey, and almond milk) topped with blueberry flax granola, pineapple, mango, kiwi, goji berries, bee pollen, and honey. 1- Mucho Mango Bowl- Playa Mango topped with blueberry flax granola, pineapple, banana, coconut flakes, with extra honey. Both were very good, I usually get other bowls, but wanted to try a new bowl mix and Playa Bowl did not disappoint. Plenty of parking, staff was nice, very busy location.

HOLMDEL: eating healthy somehow tastes like a treat here. Playa Bowls has Jersey Shore roots but…read morehas grown into a nationwide favorite and it is easy to see why. We stopped by the Playa Bowls location thanks to a Yelp New Jersey Elite Squad New Jersey event and got to try a complimentary bowl. The menu is impressively expansive and while they are known for their classic acai and pitaya (dragon fruit) bases, they have branched out with options like mango, banana, coconut, and green blends, so there is truly something for every craving. Each bowl is loaded with fresh fruit and finished with many toppings. The Mango Power Bowl is a standout with mango vanilla protein, granola, banana, and peanut butter. It leans dessert, but fuels like a meal. Sweet, satisfying, and seriously filling. Inside, the tropical vibe makes it easy to kick back and stay awhile. Outside, leashed and friendly dogs are welcome at the picnic tables, making it a great stop for you and your pup. As always, check with your local Playa Bowls for their specific outdoor dog friendly setup.

I was lucky enough to visit this Playa Bowls location for a yelp elite event. As a lover of all…read morethings açaí and fruit, I was very excited. The workers greeted me right away and I could tell the location was very clean and the product was going to be super fresh. I wound up getting the Tropical Açaí bowl and it was delicious and filled to the brim. Keep up the great work!

Stopped here for smoothies in a warm, humid day after walking the Boardwalk…read more Smoothies were refreshing and staff friendly. If I'm back in the area, I would try their bowls.

Playa Bowls is open for the season!! Picked up a bowl, pup cup, and a cold brew on this lovely…read moreMother's Day. The cold brew is so delicious, it isn't bitter at all, very smooth. I'm looking forward to my next one already. The biggest flaw is the price, at $8 for a cup of black cold brew. Also, The pup cup was free! Great customer service!!

2nd location in belmar(called lil belmar in the app). Has an atm. Relaxing al fresco table and…read moreseating. Inside are highchairs and high tables, not so child friendly for safety, no highchair for kids and koalakare seen. Clean and spacious restrooms. See images for reference.

This one is located at Spring Lake Beach near the Eastern Lines surf shop…read more There are many pictures of the menu and bowls. This one is no different from other Playa Bowls. It is popular on a hot beach day so there usually is a line. We got the Nutella Açaí bowl and Coco Craze both of which were as expected.

Everything we've ordered has been very good . All ingredients are fresh and tasty. Spice levels are…read morealso perfect. Recommend this.

It's been wayyyyy too long since I've made a visit here! Poke bowls used to be my go-to, but one…read morevisit here and I am ready to make them a regular thing once again. The House of Poke has so many incredible dishes on their menu besides actual poke bowls: Sushi burritos, poke nachos, chicken teriyaki, sushi pizza, the list goes on. On my last visit here, I was in a bit of a rush and wanted something super quick and luckily, the poke bar saved my day. The server helping me out was so patient and friendly as I mentally built my bowl. My half brown rice, half zucchini noodle base with lots of fixing and tuna as my protein was a perfect dinner. It was ready in literally no time at all, was incredibly delicious and just as wonderful the next day when I snacked on the leftovers for lunch. If you haven't tried The House of Poke yet, this is your sign to make the visit. They have plenty of seating and a very cool vibe if you are eating in and are quick quick quick if you are looking for something to grab and go.

It's nice to have healthy and tasty food choices at the beach-after all, you'll feel better laying…read moreon the sand after eating here. A great break from the food we all indulge in at the shore.

The staff was nice, the food was good, public bathrooms, some seating indoor and outdoor, and good…read moreprices

Still probably the freshest pan dulce around! Even stopping in later in the evening, the bread was…read morenot hard at all like so many of the places around here. We took them to some friends who are also from California and they, too commented on how they haven't found pan dulce as fresh anywhere near them. I'm not sure what it was, but there was a lovely smell of cinnamon near the checkout. I'll have to go back and try more of their goodies!

We tried to stop earlier this time to try some desserts. We didn't notice prices listed or posted-…read morebut they were in plastic containers in the refrigerator section cut in slices. They also had some open bakery items on the shelves to help yourself. We did not notice any pricing visible. When we went to pay, it seemed expensive for a slice of small cake in a container. Idk--it didn't really seem worth the price to try it since we didn't even know how long it might have been sitting in the plastic container and if it was even fresh.

Delicious crepes in a really crappy location. Planet of the Crepes is located at one of the…read moreentrances to the food court at the Jersey Shore Outlets. Where the line forms to order is the entrance/exit door. There is no good place to wait to place your order/wait to pick it up because of the constant stream of people in and out that door. The crepes here are so good they could easily hold their own in their own restaurant. The fruits in the crepes and smoothies are fresh. The savory crepes are all freshly prepared in front of you. Since everything is prepared for you expect a bit of a wait. Due to the location I wasn't expecting much but I'm happy to say these are some EXCELLENT crepes and smoothies.

Very yummy casual place. They have a large selection of crepes and other treats. Place is clean…read more Good service too. I really like this place for a snack or taking the kids out for their sugary crepes