Coincidentally, I will be going to the Playa Bowls in Burtonsville today for lunch! I love Playa…read moreBowls (see my 5-star review of the Burtonsville one). That's the only location within 10 miles of my home. The only other location of Playa Bowls I've been to was the Baltimore County one by Quarry Lake. Yesterday, I reviewed the out of town P pick in 2025 alphabet series. Representing the runner up to the out of town pick, P is for Playa Bowls. I visited this location on Friday, December 26. I had a deal for a free peppermint iced coffee with bowl purchase. I had visited my parents in PA for Christmas and was coming back into town. I saw this location wasn't too far off 695. I had never been to Quarry Lake and is a nice area. I was here for one of those weird very late lunch around 4 PM, but I wanted the deal and the timing was right. It was pretty dead around here as it was the day after Christmas. I parked in a parallel spot right in the front; they also have a parking lot in the back. Staff was nice. I paid for some strawberry bowl with peppermint to get the free seasonal iced coffee. They didn't have any issue getting the deal to work. I waited at one of their seats near the food station. This location is a lot bigger than the Burtonsville one. They made the bowl first, and then they said we're out of the flavoring for the coffee, so it'd just be a black coffee. I said that wasn't the same as what I wanted or paid for. They apologized saying that their shipments come in on Thursday, but it was Christmas so shipments didn't come. So, it made sense why they were out. But I think perhaps they could've been more prepared and gotten extra shipment on Thursday, 12/18. They did say I could switch out for a smoothie. I said I don't want a smoothie, I'm already having this fruity bowl. He said I could pick any drink I wanted. I got some juice cleanse drink that was normally $8.99. I figured that could be good for me plus I wanted to ideally get their most expensive tier drink in lieu of not getting the iced coffee. The bowl was delicious per normal. Fresh strawberries, banana, granola, chocolate, peppermint, etc. all great. As for the juice drink, it was some cayenne fruit juice. It was kind of weird, had a bit of a kick, not my cup of tea. I drank it, but really would've liked the iced coffee better. Thankfully, I had some water in the car to wash down the strange juice. So, I was kind of annoyed. They should've known and warned me before I paid. I'm not sure I would've gone with Playa Bowl if they had been out of the coffee; that the catalyst to go down there was the free iced coffee deal. In spite of that negative, like Burtonsville location, the bowls are great, staff is nice, and they did try to accommodate with free any drink.

I had a taste for an acai bowl. Looked and decided after 7pm to take a 20 minute ride to this…read morelocation that states it open until 10pm. Its located in the perfect relaxed scenic portion of the Quarry. When I arrived it was a constant flow of patrons at 8pm. Parking isnt chaotic as its plenty from the front to the back. (Two entrance doors for this eatery) Walking in had a feel of being on an oceanfront with the wall decor and choice of colors. The menu of acai bowl options are many. I chose the tropical bowl without really paying attention; thinking it was the most popular one where ever you go. To receive it and its the original base with pineapple, bananas, honey and coconut flakes. It was the perfect acai bowl and tasty. The failure of me paying attention meant great taste of another choice I would probably not have decided on. The light and perfect treat that will have me coming back to Playa Bowls no matter the time.

A quick walk from Patterson Park. Lots of juices and smoothie blends. Personally I'm not a fan of…read moreginger and I wanted to try something without modifications. Hence I landed on coffee crusher. Truth be told I have had 2 coffee beverages already, so by far more so out of curiosity. It was a unique blend and for me it was more like a coffee milkshake without I assume to be without all the sugar. The dates and coconuts made a unique blend. I would venture back, but no rush. The people who worked there were upbeat and personable, which always makes it a treat.

Holyyyyyyyyy cow this place is just the epitome of cute corner family smoothie shop! You can taste…read moreand love and freshness of each smoothie. I love coming here for their protein smoothies but the juices are also excellent. I love that they always have a tea sample ready for you as you wait. Despite how long the line is, they pump out the smoothies with such speed!! Honestly one of the best spots in Baltimore.

Popular restaurant and café, good food, many coffee and tea varieties, including dry packaged…read more Café Jun is a restaurant and café in the Forest Green shopping center on US 40. It's a smallish space and indoor seating was really full at 11 AM on a weekday. Because of rain, the outdoor benches were not in use, and I saw closed-up patio-umbrellas too. I ordered from a kiosk or you could order online or in person. I got the bacon egg and cheese croissant and it was made quickly by welcoming staff. It was a regular size croissant with very light cheese and a layer of crispy bacon pieces in a well toasted croissant. The flavor was good. This café also sells a number of beverages, including fresh ground espresso, and various teas And they sell some bakery goods, candies, and quite a variety of dry-packaged teas and coffee. The parking right in front Café Jun can get pretty full, but there's plenty parking in the rest of the shopping center. You can enter the shopping area from eastbound US-40 Baltimore National Pike, or from westbound Frederick Road. It's just east of Centennial Lane/Bethany Lane and about a mile West of US 29. The larger shopping area has a diner 3-strip mall sections, one of which is called Princess Shopping Center, so I'm a little confused which mall-name covers which shops. They have a summer concert planned! That should be fun!

I ate here on a Saturday in late April around 11:00AM. The line was out the door and seating was…read morepacked inside. People do seem to respect the 90MIN seating window though so you should be able to find a seat. You order and pay at the counter first and then they give you a table number card. This is how they find you to serve your food. I ordered a regular matcha latte, a bacon, egg and cheese sandwich on croissant bread and their famous croffle. I loved their matcha latte. It's pre-sweetened so no need to add extra vanilla syrup or anything. This does not taste like a traditional matcha, which in my opinion tastes like dirt. This is a sweeter, dessert like matcha. I didn't care for the bacon, egg and cheese sandwich. It was kind of dry and it tasted like something was missing. The croffle was amazing. It has a nutty, pecan like taste to it and it was topped with vanilla gelato and blueberries. I couldn't really taste the maple syrup but it was delicious nonetheless.

This place is delicious! Went this afternoon and had a smoothie and a bowl. Both were great. The…read morestaff was very friendly and answered my questions. This is a great place to meet friends.

The customer service excellent. The inside is beautiful, really nice decor! The bowl was heavy,…read morebut for the price and other places could have been bigger. I will go back and try a smoothie next time.

One of my new favorite places for a healthy and delicious meal! Great selection, efficient service,…read moreand I really enjoy trying the different combinations for the bowls.I have celiac and have to eat gluten-free, and practically the entire place is gluten-free. I love their certified gluten-free granola as well as their chili!

Phenomenal. Naturally sweetened açaí bowls, great staff, super clean store. A hidden gem in…read morePasadena. I wish they had more locations. Please open up a location in Columbia :(

Healthy and so yummy ... a much healthier choice than your normal quick bite. I happened to drive…read morejoy when I spotted the food truck & since u was hungry, decided to check it out & so glad I did because because I got a hot drink & my açaí bowl hit the spot. The service was great and they got my order as soon as they could with very little wait time. Even on a cold winter day, there was a good food of people coming through to get food &:or a hot drink. A nice addition to the area & o r i will return to. I love açaí bowls so it's always nice to have a nice healthy food truck for a grab & go ... there's a bench or 2 for those that may wish to sit down instead. It's on a busy street but smart location. There's parking on the same parking lot as the truck but tight.

My favorite açaí bowl place! I have been on açaí kick lately and have tried different açaí bowls…read more This place is the best! Fresh açaí as well as different bases ( my favorite is coconut). Ingredients are fresh and go well with the bowl. Coffee is pretty good too! ( I have their almond joy iced latte)

Great spot for a quick smoothie before a conference or work! I only got a smoothie so can't speak…read moreto the bowls or juices, but I really liked that all of the ingredients were fresh and no added junk to increase the sugar content. The only issue I had was with their hours... online and on the door it showed they open at 8am, so the second day I visited slightly after 8 and I was surprised to find they had changed their hours in the window to 10am. Not sure what that's about.

See a juice bar, go to the juice bar -- at least, that's what they say, right?…read more On my mid-day study break, I took a walk around the neighborhood and stumbled upon D's, which was open! I love juice, and thought this would be a great little boost to get me through the rest of the day. The place was empty when I walked in, aside from one staff member sitting at a table in the corner. I headed straight to the board to take a look at the offerings. I stood at the counter looking around for at least 5 minutes until a staff member in the back alerted the staff member sitting at the table. After some internal conversation, one of the staff members approached the counter and asked for my order. I didn't find this to be incredibly professional. Before ordering, I wanted to ask how large the servings were and if they could make any substitutions. I wasn't dazzled by the staff member's lackadaisical attitude and curt responses. To me, that expresses that me ordering is inconveniencing them. At the end of the day, I settled for a purple passion smoothie. I asked for a little extra ice and was glad that they were able to accommodate my request. The smoothie tasted alright. Perhaps the establishment had an off day, and I'm sure the environment would be more exciting without a pandemic because the interior is bright and inviting. I believe in second chances, and if I were to return, I might try one of their raw juices. Hoping for a better experience next time!

I was craving a smoothie on a warm day in April when we were walking back to Hampden from the 32nd…read moreStreet Farmers Market, and so we stopped in at Pure Green. I had ordered from them via DoorDash before, so I knew I liked their smoothies, but I had never been in person to this location. I got a smoothie (Purple Haze), which I loved. The service was really friendly, and the space is comfortable and cute (some seats at the window bar if you want to enjoy your smoothie there). All in all, very cute. I'm sure I'll be back!

The Pure Green store has a modern, bright, and clean interior. It features a minimalist design with…read morea sleek wooden counter and subtle green accents, creating a fresh and inviting atmosphere. Bae and I stopped by here after a doctor's visit. We were greeted immediately upon entry and offered smoothie samples by the register. Although I'm not a coffee drinker, I surprisingly liked the mocha cold brew. My boyfriend ordered the Pure Green, recommended by the cashier. He doesn't usually enjoy many healthy options, but he surprisingly enjoyed his smoothie. Shortly after tasting it, he decided to order the hazelnut butter toast, which he devoured halfway down the street--definitely a testament to its quality. We had the pleasure of meeting the store owner, Daye, who was very personable. She asked how we found the location, and of course, we mentioned Yelp. She informed us about another location in Ellicott City. It's great to know this place is both women-owned and Black-owned.