The açaí bowl was great! The service was quick and the place looks amazing on the inside, very clean. read more

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Absolutely terrible experience. I ordered what they call a "Coco Bowl," specifically the Coco Berry, which according to the description comes with raw coconut, coconut milk, and the other berry toppings. What I received had ZERO raw coconut, it was literally just frozen coconut milk with blueberries and strawberries. I also paid extra to add chia seeds, which they forgot to put in (that part 100% understandable). I went back and politely asked for my chia seeds and asked where the raw coconut was. The employee added the chia seeds and casually said, "Yeah, I forgot," with absolutely no apology or acknowledgment. When I asked about the missing raw coconut, I got a bunch of excuses that honestly didn't even make sense. If an ingredient is listed in the description, I expect to actually receive it, and if you make a mistake, at least own it and apologize. This was not worth the money at all (was in total $18) Definitely my first and LAST time coming to this Playa Bowls location. Do better. read more

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Love Playa Bowls--best açaí bowls hands down!!! They're hearty and you get a nice size bowl/amount for the price. The options are insane! My favorite is the power -açaí bowl w/ peanut butter (shown in the picture). My kids love the mucho mango (also in the picture) and the Stupid Cupid (not pictured). This particular location is a nice size. They have a few tables inside as well as a seating area. There is usually seating outside as well but the entire sidewalk block is under construction at the moment. I've never experienced bad customer service. I've dined in, ordered online for pickup, AND I've had it delivered before. Always a 10/10! read more

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A little pricey for how simple the acai bowls are, but they were refreshing and not bad. I got a bowl with a split base (half banana, half acai), and I'm really glad I did because having two different bases added some variety in flavor. Would not recommend their oatmeal bowls at all. They were super plain and had few toppings. The one I got was just a big bowl of thick, tasteless oatmeal with a thin layer of toppings. Very expensive for what it was, which could've been made better at home. Don't like how they use plastic bowls for their cold bowls. Their spoons are 100% compostable though, but there is no separate compost bin in the store. All the plastic bowls and spoons are thrown away together in the trash... I don't know if I'd return for a $15+ acai bowl here. Maybe if I was really craving an acai bowl. Or maybe I'll try Juice Generation a block away. read more

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When you swipe your subway card for the station heading in the opposite direction you want to go, and there is no way to cross to the other side, you have no choice but to head back up streetside and find a way to spend 18 minutes. If this happens to you around breakfast time, I recommend a Playa Bowl. The shop is small, with comfortable, cushy seating in the form of big, living room chairs that you just sink into. Other tables had regular chairs, and there were also seats at a little bar area. The refrigerated section offers a variety of drinks and juices. You order acai and other bowls at the counter. When ours arrived, it was topped with a bunch of great-looking, fresh, fruit and some granola. It was so pretty! And on top of that, it tasted delicious. Had we not gotten it on the last day, we probably would have returned a few more times to one of the several other locations in the city! Sigh. Next time. read more

Playa Bowls - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - New York, New York

The food is amazing and healthy (most) nice place with beach theme. The service was horrible as I wanted maple syrup and because he had already put home he lied and said they didn't have (maple syrup) at the time. I saw the maple syrup. read more

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Got the power bowl which has protein powder mixed in with the acai. I also got honey which was an extra $1.50 (crazy for a literal drizzle of honey). Ended up being kind of expensive, $17 for an acai bowl is not ideal. But it was good acai. Nice and smooth, good flavor. Liked how there was granola on the bottom layer as well as the top. read more

Playa Bowls - Power Acai Bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - New York, New York

Hands down one of my favorite Playa Bowl locations! They have indoor and outdoor seating which is really great if you want to have a bowl by yourself or catch up with friends. The staff are super friendly and I really liked the music they were playing. Definitely felt welcomed and received my bowl super fast. I ordered the Tropical Bowl with no pineapples and added peanut butter. It was delicious as always. My sister ordered a pitaya and loved it as well. I'm so happy they opened this location closer to uptown! read more

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I got the 20 oz Acai Energy smoothie ($9.95). It was very refreshing and perfect for the 60 degree day we had on President's Day! I drank my smoothie in Central Park. There's a bathroom in the back, but you first need a code to enter the back. And then another code for the actual bathroom. There are a few tables and seating options inside. There were also a few tables outside too. read more

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Somewhat new location that opened in the summer which is when I stopped in. This review is just a few months late lol. The inside is cute with the blue wallpaper and blue neon sign in the back. I like that there is some seating at the front by the window. This place feels like a slightly more upscale place for what it is but something about it also feels like it's been here for a long time (which it hasn't) so that was odd. Standard spot for acai with lots of options. When I walked in someone else was waiting for their order so I worried it might take some time for my order to come out but I got mine before they got their's. I sat down inside to eat my order. It was pretty much what I expected. There was a mosquito dancing around my order and around me so I ate quickly and got the heck out of there. Would only come here for a pick up order if I was really craving acai and near this spot. Would not eat in here again. read more

I came in here and was literally transported. It's so cute and beachy and so unlike the rest of NYC. You come in here and you literally feel like you're on vacation. There's so much seating-- including tables with outlets so you can even do work here if you want (unsure about wifi, though). I ordered ahead an acai energy smoothie, replacing the strawberries with mangoes for no extra charge. The total came to just under $10, which is a WIN for smoothies in NYC. This smoothie was refreshing, sweet, and THICK. If you don't like a thick smoothie, don't come here (but who is out there who does not like a thick smoothie. I LOVE thick smoothies.). I genuinely felt like I was drinking an entire meal just with this cup in hand. They have a huge menu, with not just smoothies, but also acai bowls, juices, and coffee. I hope they stick around for a long time! read more

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Pitaya smoothie. The staff was so nice and friendly and everything was clean and tidy. They literally give service with a smile. I would definitely love to come back here!! read more

Playa Bowls - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - New York, New York

This is a nice to hang out with spacious mermaid ocean interior and that cool beachy vibe. Great for those hot summers! Their journey did start by the beach in New Jersey. Not sure how long it would last in a volatile city with brutal winters. I had the customized bowl. I was expecting chunks of dragonfruit (pitaya) and acai berries instead it was more like a smoothie in a bowl with toppings. However, it was refreshing on this sunny warm day. My first acai bowl in the city! read more

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The smoothies are so delicious, the smoothies are the perfect meal replacement. I will definitely visit this location again, when ever I'm around. The location is directly across the movie theater's and is the perfect place to have something healthy to drink if popcorn is not your thing. Definitely recommend this drink before catching a movie. read more

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Super friendly staff, but the acai bowls aren't as good as I was expecting. This location is always pretty busy when I walk past, so I was excited about grabbing a bowl. The store was clean and welcoming, and the bowl size was large. But the fruits were not good, they were either overly ripe or bitter, which was really disappointing. This is surprising for it being summer time too. The granola wasn't anything great either. Additionally, what was a $14 bowl ended up being $18 with tip. read more

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Just received our orders for 8th Ave açai bowl and electric mermaid pitaya bowl Service on time, beautifully and safely wrapped, driver friendly and most of all, sooooooo gooooood! Definitely recommend, and we will repeat here soon! read more

Have been here three times, the ingredients they gave are stinger each time than the last time. 8 pieces of strawberries in the pure vida bowl. Also awkward staff, their upper west side location is a wacky place full of inextinguishable awkward energy. Yikes read more

Playa Bowls is easily the best place to get an açaí bowl on the Upper West Side. Definitely beats Juice Generation and Juice Press. The fruit is always fresh, the portions are the perfect size, and the bases of the bowls are blended to perfection (not too liquid-y, not too frozen or icy). They drizzle just the right amount of peanut butter on top. If I had to eat at Playa Bowls for every meal for a month, I wouldn't have much to complain about. read more

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Best açaí bowl place ever. Not too sweet the toppings are generous and people are nice. Soooo worth it. read more

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THEY CAN'T COMPETE WITH JUICE GENERATION!!! I got an açaí bowl one day and it had a weird taste- there's some kind of fake, synthetic additive. Doesn't taste like real food. Another day I got oatmeal and it was just an overpriced, big cup of thick, goopy oatmeal with peanut butter and fruit slapped on top. And oatmeal should not cost $15 no matter what you put on it. The peanut butter didn't even have any taste. Exorbitantly expensive, bad tasting, faux healthy "food". This company ought to be ashamed of itself. I'm sticking with Juice Generation! read more

This is a very good option for the summer time, very refreshing and good. Also, the place is very cute and clean. read more

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Great poke bowls! Super fresh & delicious! Fast delivery. I order from them frequently & always get perfectly fulfilled order.

Great environment. Great customer service. Tasty bowls, what more would you want! I definitely will be coming back. read more

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Watch out for the 3% surcharge if you use a credit card. They are supposed to clearly display signage stating they are charging a 3% surcharge but they do not. read more

Service was nice and fast, but the food left a lot to be desired. Ingredients seemed lower quality than other neighborhood alternatives.

Delicious!! Lovely gluten free and dairy free options. However, they are quite large. Luckily it saved well, but it's a little pricey for the food you're ordering. read more

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Fantastic addition to the UWS. Have been visiting their other locations outside of NYC, and I'm happy to report, this one is as good as the others. Their açaí bowls are as good as they get, and the banana bowls are outstanding. Get in there. read more

So refreshing and healthy - kinda like a variety of fruity shaved ice dessert combos without the ice cream and has a sweet citrus crunchiness to every bite. read more

Just a heads up...need to pay 3% surcharge for paying with credit card. They try to encourage consumers to use the app, but then we also have to pay for a 50 cents "Convenience Fee." Food tastes good, but not cost friendly. However, they seem pretty nice. read more

Whether it's for dessert, in between meals, or when you're super hungry, playa bowl always hits the spot! So many flavors to choose from, the bowls are fresh and neatly presented, and the service is quick. Came here a few times and have been impressed every time! read more

They had variety which was great but they were extremely slow in preparing the bowls, and when we finally got them the flavor was lacking not satisfying at all....place was nice and decorated well overall I will not go back or recommend it. read more

i went on $5 off açaí bowls and they didn't give me the discount on my 2nd bowl because it was "my responsibility to know to ask them & they were not at liberty to tell me" they also charged me $2 for swapping bananas for blueberries. will not be going back read more

Very positive experience! The quality of the food was great and the staff was happy and helpful. The prices seemed a bit higher, but I guess one could say the same for every restaurant in the city these days. I've loved everything I've ordered here so far. 5 stars!! read more

I loved this bowl. It wasn't too pricey and felt nice and fresh. There were a ton of options.

I really like their bowls here I've ordered delivery a few times through DoorDash, but today was my first time actually ordering pick up through their app and picking it up myself. I placed my order at 9 o'clock through the Playa Bowls app while I was inside a flare bowl at 9:15 when it said my order was complete I went to the register and they hadn't even checked their online orders at all so I had to wait an additional 15 minutes and I was just a little taken aback because I saw DoorDash drivers picking up orders so I couldn't understand how my order got overlooked especially considering I told the cashier I was placing my order online. Long story short I waited 30 minutes for a bowl that they rushed to make and is way messier than what I'm used to from them and the fruit were barely cut up. The bowl is still very delicious. Just a mess. I'm hoping that this was a one off situation in the next time I go I have a better experience. That said I do wish they would've handled me a little bit better considering I was very patient. read more

If you want a nice, refreshing smoothie, playa bowls is NOT the place. I ordered a green smoothie. What did I receive? A 16 oz serving of sugar coloured green! Their smoothies are wayyyyy too sweet, even for someone with a sweet tooth. My only recommendation for you is to stay far away from Playa Bowls. read more

Sooo good! Açaí bowls are big and Make you feel like you're somewhere tropical! Lots of options.

always great and fast and consistent. love the tropical bowl. friendly staff. shakes and oatmeal are also good options.

I ordered online and received an email that my order was ready, so I walked to the store. When I arrived, the store was closed. I waited outside for 20 minutes in the cold and couldn't get through to anyone. Maybe it's a decent place when it's open, but don't order online. read more

This is the best new spot in the UWS. Put down your slice, your hero your BEC for a day and get a Açaí bowl that will make your body feel good. I always feel better after a Pura Vida bowl. Keep your immune system rockin. The staff also are some of the nicest people ever. If you have a pup. Ask for there pup cup. My dog loves it read more