Interesting experience. I walk in and there are literally 7 people not even exaggerating behind the counter, 3 of them were very close to the "register" that I did not who to look at and order lol. Anyways I order my bowl, açaí, mango, strawberries, and extra peanut butter. Boy for 7 people behind the counter my bowl sure took a long time...but that's ok because I was in no rush. I get my bowl and check it before I eat it and there is no extra peanut butter...I go back to where I picked up my bowl and ask for extra peanut butter the young lady goes back to a young man who might have been the "leader" to get affirmation if she could give me extra peanut butter that I paid extra for... Ok finally get my peanut butter and I sit down to eat my bowl. The açaí is extremely sugar infused wow! Açaí is naturally not sweet and have an earthy taste....hence why they put all those toppings on top, but no this one was so sweet that it did not even need toppings. I saw a Nutella bowl and I can't imagine eating that sugar infused açaí plus Nutella?! 10 minutes go by and I'm trying to eat my overly sweet bowl...another worker comes in and even one of the people go "now there's 8 people behind the counter" LOL. These bowls are not healthy, once in a while it won't hurt but wow you really need to have a sweet tooth for this... read more

Service was efficient and quick. I hope it stays this way. The girl taking orders was very sweet. I got half acai and half a chia with the nutelloco ingredients. I loved the chia but not so much acai which I had a feeling I wouldn't. I would've gone with coconut but they were out. Next time I'll do pitaya instead. It's a little pricey at $11 for a bowl but it's a fun treat once in awhile. I liked them better than Frutabowl. More fruit and chiaaaaaa! read more

As you enter this great store you will always be greeted with many smiles. Service is quick and the Acai bowls are amazing! Not only do they taste great but they look just as good. My favorite bowl is the Nutella bowl. It really hits the spot. Filling, satisfyingly and it makes you feel fantastic!!! Overall my wife and I have been many times...it never disappoints. For me it's a different option as I cannot ice cream. Try it! read more

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I am an avid playa bowl eater. I was around the area and decided to stop by this location for the first time. I ordered my usual Nutella bowl, the interaction with the person taking my order was very awkward but I dont judge food based off customer service. When I received my bowl, Nutella drizzle on top was very slim, the strawberries tasted bland and was mushy, the actual açaí base tasted like water. Overall experience was poor. On the bright side, they had a great playlist read more

Love this place! It's cute inside, the staff is always sweet, I can always find parking and the nutella acai bowl is amazing. I've tried Ono bowls in cranford, Juice generation in NYC and Red Mango acai bowls and NONE compare to the acai bowls at Playa bowls. I'm seriously #Addicted read more

Playa Bowls - Nutella acai bowl - Acai Bowls Near Me - Millburn, New Jersey

The location is very spacious and has a great ambiance. Feels like I'm at the shore on this balmy fall day. Each spoonful brings me back to my toes in the sand. Not only do they offer the normal bowls I love, but also fall specials and community themed bowls. Seton Hall Bowl, Go Pirates! read more

Playa Bowls - Seton Hall Bowl! - Acai Bowls Near Me - Millburn, New Jersey

I am a true playa bowls lover! The nutelloco is definitely my favorite. Just knowing everything is so fresh and deliciously made in front of our eyes makes it even more worth it ! It's in the busy part of town so parking may be a bit difficult but trust me it's so worth it read more

They have horrible customer service. They barely put any drizzle or granola in your bowl. I go to the one in cranford and their regular amount of things is extra in millburn. Also, they base is not blended properly and only taste like kale. read more

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

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Having passed Playa Bowls numerous times, today we decided to stop in. We ordered the 8th Ave, macaroni and cheese and chocolate peanut butter protein bites. Prices seemed really steep. The young woman who was cashiering could be best described as indifferent. Between taking orders, she was enjoying a bowl of her own and perhaps just wanted to get back to it. Her ambivalence meant no smile, no greeting and no visible expression on her face. The macaroni and cheese was kept in large kettles, but since it's not a liquid, requires stirring every once in a while. Clearly no stirring had taken place, because in some spots the mac was fine, in others, hard and discolored. No bowls were available to scoop the goods into, so the ambivalent cashier was eventually convinced to replenish the supply. Walked down to get the acai bowl, which was filled completely and topped off with perfectly fresh banana. I didn't love the granola; it was on the sugary, simple side. I like chunkier, less cloying versions with acai. This tasted like it was straight out of the box--it might even be mass-produced Quaker Natural. But back to the bowl, the acai was perfect in taste and consistency. One thing that wasn't great--there was music (two kinds!!) BLASTING throughout the restaurant. My ears hurt! I asked one of the employees to lower the volume and he obliged. But it was still way too loud. Doesn't this chain set volume standards? I mean relative to music and sales ;-)? Also, the music selection was not family-friendly. Lyrics were explicit and the music was better suited to a Manhattan club. It did not fit in with the fun, beachy atmosphere the decor was trying to convince us of. Speaking of decor, they do a really good job here. Great theming. The one piece that doesn't work is bar stools with a low table. People needed to bend in half to eat. Someone didn't think that one through. Acai can be done so much better and I hope Playa Bowls considers some areas of improvement. read more

order was rushed, açaí was runny and hot.

Incredibly delicious and incredibly slow. There seems to be a tropical unhurriedness, inspite of lines forming.

Not much seating here. Workers are nice. The bowls I've tried are very good. Been here about 5 times in the last few months. Came out tonight, since they were supposed to be open until 10 pm and the montclair one closes sooner. At 9:32 the door was locked! I wiggled the door back and forth which made significant noise but the guy inside didn't even look up. No hours were posted outside. Went to red mango instead since they were open. Definitely was a let down that the hours were not correct. read more

Simply the best place for Açai bowls in NJ. I was absolutely thrilled to hear that they were opening in Millburn. I've been to many locations, this one happens to be closest to my house. The staff is super kind, the food is delicious, and the ambiance of the store is very hip. Would reccomend this to anyone that loves healthy snacks and supporting local businesses. read more

Playa Bowls - The Nica Bowl!!! My favorite - Acai Bowls Near Me - Millburn, New Jersey

Something seems to have happened here recently that negatively affected the quality/quantity of the açaí bowls as well as the customer service. Orders are often wrong if there are modifications to the basic bowls and mistakes are made on the charge. I was told that the bowls are only to be filled up 1/2. When i put in a coupon for 10% discount of entire order, i was told that owner only grants it for one bowl!?! And when i bring these issues up, i am treated as the bad guy. i really like the bowls at other locations which is where i try to go now unless i have no time. Please get new management! read more

I love Playa Bowls! I had never had an Acai bowl before, but when I saw a Playa Bowls open up just a few minutes from where I live, I knew I had to give it a try and I am SO GLAD I did! My go to is the Acai Nutella bowl, but I have also tried a chia pudding bowl and both were very good. I also love how bright and decorative inside, especially now that the winter months are upon us, it feels like a mini vacation! read more

Just got a Nutella bowl. The staff was extremely rude and continually snickered and whispered. They did not call my name when the order was ready. They never greeted me or said have a good day or did anything be way of customer service. Though they had plenty of Açaí, my bowl was 70% granola, 10% açaí and the rest were toppings. I definitely will not be supporting this location in the future. Go somewhere else and avoid the low grade customer service. read more

The staff was rude and dismissive, explained to the cashier I am gluten intolerant. When I got the Açaí bowl, I was told the granola was gluten free ,however I got very ill soon after. Please educate your staff on gluten intolerance and customer service. read more

After numerous recommendations from friends, I finally gave this place a try yesterday. Obsessed. I went back today and bought 2 bowls so I could have it for tomorrow. The large servings make it well worth the price. The fruit is so fresh and the bowls are absolutely refreshing. The best açaí bowls I've ever had! read more

I love the fact that I can combine bowls and get half and half that is awesome. This is by far my favorite Playa Bowl for aforementioned reason read more

Stood in line for 10 minutes before ordering, then the print out machine for the receipt was broke so therefore we didn't get a receipt. Then the young lady taking my order doesn't know what i ordered & isn't communicating either with the girl making the bowls. HORRIBLE SERVICE 25 MINUTES IN PLAYA BOWL no one ahead of me read more

GOAT- Greatest of All Time Playa Bowls is my favorite place to hang out or get a quick healthy dinner. SO FILLING and SO YUMMY read more

I had the green power bowl. It was delicious. The granola is very unique and adds a great taste and crunch. It was easy to order and the bowl took a bit of time to make but the amount of time is consistent with the duration at other smoothie bowl places. Beach atmosphere and warm employees make it a fun, inviting atmosphere. I will be back! read more

My last visit to the millburn location was very disappointing! I went in about 55 mins to closing, and I was not assisted for about 5 mins. The girls looked at me and looked away and allowed me to wait for 5 mins. After she took my order, she quickly made the base putting as minimal ingredients as possible. My bowl was missing ALOT of granola due to the fact that; she mainly put the watery base to fill up my bowl! My bowl was also lacking fruit, and nutella/almond butter! The attitudes of the ladies in there is very uncalled for. If you want good quality playa , I would not recommend the millburn location!! read more

While I appreciate the fun California vibe here at Playa bowls, they are so relaxed that it takes forever to pass the bowl down to the person who puts it in the bag. On this visit I waited 20 minutes for my order. I observed a bit of uncertainty in general, or was it extra care? There was only one party in front of me and perhaps there were phone orders but it would behoove them to speed up the production line. This explains why my bowl is half-melted by the time I go to eat it. If they don't reduce the processing time to 10 minutes I'm not going back. read more

I used to love coming to this place, but now I think I'm done. They're too wishy washy with their items. Today I came and ordered my usual nutella bowl. I get to my car and the bowl is half full, the smoothie part is practically melted to liquid, and they only put enough fruit to cover HALF of the top. Meanwhile, I distinctly remember seeing an employee walking around with a full bowl (and she was eating with her gloves on between making bowls no less). CONSISTENCY is key. These bowls are not cheap to start so customers should always be getting their moneys worth. read more

This place is alright. Just another playa bowl but that new girl Kayla is sexy asl!!! I couldn't stop looking at this gorgeous piece of you know what call me Kayla ;) read more

I love this location and how friendly everyone is. I always get the right amount of fruit in my bowl, and it is delicious everytime. The atmosphere is great and I would highly recommend if you want a nice treat!! read more

Stopped by here on my way home from the gym. Good environment, good customer service & it tastes great.. definitely going back.

trust me when i say i've tried every smoothie bowl within a 5 mile radius of my house and this chain is by far my favorite. you get a hefty portion and there are so many options to choose from. you can even order ahead of time and pick it up in store. im a big fan of their green bowls and coconut bowls, but you can't go wrong with their classic açaí and pitaya bowls either. i'm very glad they opened up a location in millburn! read more

I LOVE PLAYA BOWLS! But, this location is inconsistent with the quality/portion size of their bowls. Sometimes I will get a great bowl and other times I will barely have toppings on my bowl read more

SOO YUM! I will most definitely be going back! I got the Nutella acai bowl and it was sooo good! Next time I'll do half and half. It fills you without making you feel guilty. I love this place! read more

My kid loves the Nutella bowls from here so I have to come in once in a while. The bowls are good - fresh fruit etc. but that is what you should get for $11+. My issue is with the staff. They are never friendly and sometimes they are downright rude. They seem not to like what they do or are all chronically depressed. IDK. On my most recent trip it took almost 5 minutes for someone to come to the register to take my order. There was no "I'll be right with you" or anything. So I waited. Then - with only one other order being made for an in store client, I waited 17 minutes for them to make a Nutella bowl. I could see one staff member working to fill online orders (I guess) and not sure what the other one was doing. After I walked up to peek over the divider to see if my bowl was in progress (at the 15 minute point), she started on my order. Did she forget? If so tell me - it's nicer than acting like I am an inconvenience to you. Anyway - food is good if not expensive - service leaves room for improvement. read more

I can't get enough of these bowls. I have been eating these for awhile and Playa Bowls has cornered the market for the smoothie bowl. Great selections and can customize if needed. These are great for breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert. Great friendly staff as well. read more

I love this store!!! however I am seeing a lot of new faces, because they have a few new people the service has gotten a lot slower because of it. Seeing the other reviews talking about how fast or slow it takes has to deal whether its someone new or someone who has been there for a long period of time. This is my favorite store but its not exactly pocket friendly but that is not the staffs fault. The other day I came in to see a employee getting yelled at about the price of the bowls I felt bad for them because they are not the ones that make the prices. There is one person in particular that I look forward to seeing every time I come in, which is Nellie ( I don't know if i spelled her name correctly) she has been working at this location since the store has been opened, she was the first person to ever help me when I first came here. She is very knowledgeable when it comes to knowing what's best for different diets to knowing the products in the store. If you have any questions she is definitely the person to go to. The store has a calm yet fun vibe to it! would 10/10 recommend to anyone! read more