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    Playa Bowls

    3.3 (22 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Electric Mermaid Pitaya Bowl Dawn Patrol Juice
    Stephanie G.

    Got an electric Mermaid bowl and it was sooooo good . I cannot tell you how the customer service is as I ordered it for delivery but I think this may be my new favorite thing to eat for breakfast . Also had the dawn patrol justice which was yummy

    Service was cool. Gentlemen who made the bowl did a terrible job. Barely gave me any Nutella. I paid extra for peanut butter and gave me a dab of it. And also gave me these hugely cut strawberries that barely fit in the spoon they provided me. I've had better and they need to be trained better and actually fill up the bowl and not be cheap. Never coming back. Location on 86th st is way better.

    Shawn C.

    This place is my go-to for a healthy snack. The menu is extensive with so many delicious options. Everything here is fresh, nutritious, and full of flavor. My favorite bowls are Pure Vida, Coco Berry, Dragonberry. I also like their smoothies, fruit juices, and oatmeal bowls. The portion sizes are good and reasonably filling. The service is fast and the location is convenient next to the #1 train station.

    Nutella Acai Bowl
    So Yi P.

    Great açaí, a little pricey but I thought it was still good! A reasonable amount of Nutella

    Melted açaí bowls. Very sad.

    We had the worst experience. After spending all day moving we went on a hot day to pick up three bowls for dinner. Inside the AC was broken so it was sweltering. We order, then get the food and walk just three blocks home. All of the bowls were melted and were messy soup. Ok that's bad, but we couldn't even enjoy that because it still tasted terrible. Almost like a bad margarita mix it was super sweet and artificial. None of us could finish our meals so this was $50+ literally down the drain. Will never go back.

    Ayana A.

    Playa's finally moving further uptown! Im on a personal mission to visit all the Playa locations in NYC so I was so happy that this one popped up. I love how much seating they have in here. It's pretty spacious! Got the tropical bowl with no pineapples and added peanut butter! Delicious as I expected.

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    Chah L.

    Likes - delicious food - cute decor and atmosphere - close to subway, citibike, bus Dislike - beggar/homeless always hanging around outside

    Custom Açaí Bowl
    Alexa K.

    So many fresh and delicious options! Staff is friendly, and everything is made to order. Very generous portions, and vibes transport you from NYCs grey skies to sunny LA beaches.

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    Celine G.

    I love Playa Bowls; the staff is always friendly, the service is quick, and the store is consistently clean. Last time I went, I brought my dog and they gave her a pup cup which is their banana base with peanut butter on top!

    Pink Power Pitaya Bowl
    Praneetha I.

    A refreshing Acai or really any bowl spot! Got the Pink Power delivered and the bowl was still fresh and chilled. Wanted to try something different with the Pink Power Pitaya bowl! The base had just the right amount of acidity and sweetness (less berry like than açaí). The granola added a great crunch. Overall, I would order from here again!

    The work area looks awful.
    J B.

    Service needs improvement. The product is good but loses appeal when you're forced to deal with poor customer service and you actually watch your order being prepared in an unclean area.

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    Althea C.

    Realistically I just love an açaí bowl. DEF better than Loco Coco. I like their base açaí a lot and it's the best treat on a hot day. Line today was crazy long though I just turned around.

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    Terrible smoothies that use freezer burned fruit. Also very disorganized service. Very bad!

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    They said yheg were closed at 11 30 despite their sign saying 12 and their doors being open

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    More expensive compared to other locations in NYC. Plus they don't put in as much effort in presentation.

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    Excellent customer service. Everyone in the store is polite and friendly. Everything they have is…read moredelicious and healthy, but my favorites are the juices and smoothies.

    This place has become a staple in my relationship. It's where we had our official first date at…read more It's within the park, and there's plenty of ample parking around the park with a short walk down to the Playa Bowls. Bathroom The bathroom is for customers only, and you get the code from within. It's a GORGEOUS bathroom, well-kept. There are public restrooms outside of the establishment that are not that great, but if you don't want to buy something make sure to have some hand sanitizer with you. They're clearly the park's bathrooms and not the establishments responsibility. Seating There is no seating indoors, which is a bummer. I would love to enjoy the atmosphere of this park some more from inside. Especially on a hot summer day, I'm in no mood to get burned by the metal chairs overlooking the lake. Needless to say, the views are stunning even while just waiting for our food to be ready! Park Itself I haven't experienced this park in full depth as much as I want to because like I said, there's no seating inside. There is small walking trails, but whenever we go, weather is not on our side. The first time we came here, it started raining and we created an in-car theatre instead which was lovely! But in general, after that, and since it's been diabolically hot ever since we've always took our meals back into the car. There are cars driving up at the bottom of the park, right next to Playa Bowls. It caught me off-guard, so if you're with kids or pets be sure to keep an eye out for them. Selection I love the fact that there is something so healthy to eat in a gorgeous spot! There is a HUGE selection, and I love being able to try a new bowl each time. My favorite so far has been the Pink Flamingo. It is a cold treat, so it is perfect on a hot summer day! Be mindful that protein powder can give some people an upset stomach or the runs, and if you're sensitive, I suggest trying a bowl that doesn't include that. Each item lists ingredients, and you can customize it to your needs. I have not been able to finish a full bowl myself, and get full off of 3/4 of it. My man has finished his and whatever is left over of mine. It is satisfying for a big burly man like himself though. Other Notable Mentions The establishment also has a bowl of water of dogs walking through the park if they need a quick drink, which I think is the sweetest thing ever! There's also a Cuban coffee shop, Rumbas Cafe, right across from Playa Bowls. I haven't been in it myself yet, but I did try one of the coffees my man ordered himself briefly one day. Overall I hope to see some indoor seating open up soon. There is an upstairs, but supposedly it's locked to the public still. Crossing my fingers that it's in the works! Everyone who works here is really nice, and our food is always done quite quickly. The shop is well-lit and has AC. Great park for photo ops, walking, dates, and/or family-time. Well-thought out location for a great treat!

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