I'm not a big acai guy, but I do enjoy a nice smoothie from time to time. If I'm being honest, I…read moretend to avoid chains like the plague, but we needed a healthy-ish bite to eat and to kill a little time in the area, and Playa Bowls was right there. I'd never been in one, but it was bright, colorful, and clean. All in all, it was a solid experience. My green smoothie was what I was looking for at not too terrible a price point, and the nice lady behind the counter didn't just serve it up with a smile, she also let me use their bathroom, which was out of order (not sure what was wrong with it, but they had it closed for customers that weren't me). And that's really all I have to say about that.

This place adds a hidden 4% fee to all card payments. It doesn't matter if it's credit or debit. No…read moresigns, no warning so this is very deceptive practices. You'll only find out when you get the receipt. Bring cash or skip this place entirely. I will not be going back because the man who took my order acted like it was not a big deal which is bad customer service!

Juice Generation is one of those places you can't miss - you know what you're going to get and the…read morequality is decent. I decided to check out this location while walking nearby. The storefront on 9th avenue is very small with very limited seating but the vibes are great. The staff is helpful in letting me know what the menu has to offer. The fresh pressed juices are good and I love how the smoothies don't have any added sugar. Something else to note is that they do have food options - they're limited but there's still a decent chunk to choose from. Plus they come with protein too. I liked how my bowl had all the fixings and the pastry was "guilt-free" The prices are a bit hefty but for fresh juice and a yummy sweet treat, I'd be back for more.

This drink saved my sinuses on a horrible seasonable allergy day. My sis and I stopped in on our…read moreway to our birthday brunch and this was the best thing ever. The Cold Warrior is served hot or cold and I believe only comes in one size. The service was also great.

I have such an addiction to this place! The menu is large and you can fulfill ANY craving…read more Seriously. the açaí bowls are actually huge, so please plan to split it with someone or divide it between two days! The smoothies are awesome and are always made to the T. You can also earn points which is awesome because trust me you'll be paying a premium price here.

Morning are great for shakes and açaí bowls. They are opened…read moresuper early so it gives me enough time to get my morning smoothie. I loved the taste of the Kawabunga and the booste

This is both a sit down or take away location with restrooms (customers only). Went a couple times…read morewhile in mid-town without long lines or wait times. Bowls come with a base that I can best describe as a thick smoothie while all the other ingredients are placed on top. I found this to be very filling when paired with protein smoothie I was actually very full without that feeling like I eat too much of a good thing. There's many of these types of açaí bowl locations popping up around the city but this location has more options that just açaí like banana, coconut or green.

We went in for a cold refreshing smoothie and a restroom break on our walk to Times Square. There…read moreis only 1 restroom, and I had to wait 20+ minutes for it to be vacant (no biggie). My husband ordered a drink and received it before I could have my turn, so service was quick. I asked my husband what he thought of the smoothie and he gave a face a disapproval, so I took a drink. We had a mango smoothie and the flavor was very off. The flavor was similar to a mango seeds being shaved down to their bare selves and steeped in water. So I asked the cashier if we could have something else. She said "I would only be able to make you a new drink that you have to pay for...." This was very irritating. I stood there mind boggles because we had just paid, almost $15 for a drink we didn't like and they refused to make it right. Then, she offered to "add a banana or pineapple," which I'm sure would have had to been paid for by us. We asked our teenager to try it, and he also didn't like it, so We ended up trashing it. They have a "REFUND Policy" posted at the cashiers area, so I'm sure this is a frequent occurrence. Unfortunately, that did not try to make it right for us, as stated in their policy. Needless to say, I won't be returning, nor will I recommend this place. Don't waste your money, instead find the Naked Cowboy (a famous street performer) and give your money to him, this way there will be no disappointment.

Always walk by and finally decided to try. They have a variety of bowls and bases. Outdoor seating…read moreand beachy indoor vibes. I got the coco craze bowl. Coconut base, flax seed granola, coconut flakes, mango, banana, and pineapple. Regular size bowl. I downloaded the app and got 15% off as a first time order, so paid just over $15 with tax and a convenience fee of 50 cents. Overall it was a great bowl, large enough that it lasted most of my work day. Only con is the coconut base melted pretty fast after I picked it up from the store, so it quickly became a juice with fruits. Would try again.

I visit Playa Bowls at this location several times per week. I tried several of the other items…read morebut the Purple Mermaid frozen drink is my favorite. The other drinks were tasteless, it could simple be the nature of those particular drinks but I did not take a liking to them. So The Purple Mermaid Smoothie from Playa Bowls is a protein-packed, tropical superfood blended together. It has what they call Playa Pitaya or a dragon fruit base, bananas, pineapples, vanilla protein, blue spirulina, and coconut milk, with a swirl of coco whip. There is a large list of items to choose from so we will see how it goes. The hostess is neither friendly nor off putting. Its a get your items and leave kind of establishment...... so there you have it.

Great food option among a bunch of really nasty fast food locations. You need to get something to…read moreeat. Stop in here your body will be glad you did.

I thought this was a NYC thing until I seen one in my neck of the woods…read more Wasn't impressed with the music that they had playing, especially if families were to come in. I did enjoy the large selection of smoothies and I enjoyed my healthy matcha one. There are some food trucks around that sell smoothies and I found those to be better and more affordable.

Ordered the Passion Green smoothie which is made up of mango, passion fruit, kale, and spinach…read more Most of the medium-sized drinks were $8 while the large were $9. I personally would only come here for the smoothies and juice - not the açaí or boba. The location is small and easily gets packed. Be prepared to wait for 15+ minutes if there is a line out the door.

Came on a Saturday afternoon and it was quite busy! Tons of folks were coming in and out for a spot…read moreI almost walked past! Extensive menu with plenty of fruit slush options (no milk), smoothies (with milk), bowls, or boba. I'd prob rec not getting the boba, since nyc is blessed with boba-specific spots lol I just finished a workout, so I opted for their large Powerful Chia ($11), which had banana, mango, pineapple, and chia seed. I got almond milk, since they didn't have oat milk at the time. Price point was relative on par with other chains. You can add Orgain organic protein for +$1. All ingredients are blended right in front of you, which is always great to see. Overall, would return to a Hawa!

Acai bowls are my favorite, and I've tried so many, Cali, Utah, Hawaii... I had high hopes for this…read moreplace due to the reviews, but it fell short to me. I was mostly disappointed with the size and consistency. Small, and acai was a little thin, I like a thick base. I did love the cacao nibs, but it needed more peanut butter, I think some honey drizzle would have been good. I got some of their date balls and those were delicious!!

Great way to start an NYC day. Went there everyday of our Manhattan stay. Fresh ingredients. It's a…read moresuper small spot though so seating gets really limited. Derive was good and helpful. Great spot.