South Block

The bowls! Love! Love! These yummy bowls. They are all made to order, you can add or substitute. I…read moreadd protein powder and kale sometimes extra Nutella . You can order online and your order will be waiting for you in the refrigerator or walk in and order in person eat in or take out. This shop is a block and 1/2 from the Clarendon Metro stop or you can drive and park on the street! So many possibilities.

Had the green smoothie. Ordering was on the self serve kiosk. The smoothie itself was okay, tasted…read moreheavily of banana and mango with earthy undertones from the kale and spinach. Overall it was decent but not the best green smoothie I've had but enough to get the job done.

South Block serves handcrafted acai bowls, smoothies, and cold-pressed juices. Made to order, with clean whole ingredients.

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South Block serves handcrafted acai bowls, smoothies, and cold-pressed juices. Made to order, with clean whole ingredients.

Bad Ass Coffee Of Hawaii

4.5(31 reviews)

0.4 mi•Virginia Square

The Coffee is Legit & The Name....Say's it All!…read more I stumbled on this to this place while taking a break from work and a walk outside to get some fresh air. It is relatively new and located across the street from the Starbucks here in Virginia Square. I must say, I was pleasantly surprised. I ordered an amazing iced latte called the 'Three Waves' that have flavors of macadamia nut and hints of coconut & caramel that had my taste buds flying all over the place! I customized it by adding dark chocolate which paired well and heighten the flavor profile. The coffee itself was bold, strong, just like I like it and overall not too sweet. The price point was great too. It was the perfect fix and afternoon boost. The shop is small but has lots of souvenirs and select Hawaiian coffee beans to choose from and take home. The menu is full of coffee, items, smoothies, and variations of coffee drinks that can be prepared cold, frozen or hot.. I left this place buzz and completely satisfied....with a great energy kick to make it through the rest of the day. Thanks, To such a great experience and delicious cup of coffee, I also bought a bag of Kona expresso beans to bring home. I'm so glad this place has opened up here and so close to work. The customer service is excellent and the /barista was very helpful. With such a large menu and many choices, flavors, and combinations to choose..... They were great and helping me navigate the menu and offered up. Excellent suggestions. This place is a huge improvement from the once Dunkin' Donuts store that was located here. Will definitely keep this place on repeat and have to come back to try some of the many other great looking menu items! Two thumbs up & I recommend you make a stop here for a delicious coffee experience.

I was in the area and frequent the shop in Alexandria, so I thought it was a great idea to try this…read moreone out. I ordered the three waves iced latte, that is my absolute fave. I love that the ice cubes are made of coffee, comes in handy when you need a rush of caffeine lol. It's a nice shop, not very big, there is seating indoors and outdoors. Service was friendly and fast.

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Beaming

4.4(9 reviews)

4.0 mi•Crystal City

Small smoothie bar located inside Club Studio…read more If you're into nutritious snacks, I'd recommend stopping by. I ordered the strawberry shortcake smoothie which was pretty solid, 330 cals and 20 grams of whey protein. At the end of the day, it's a protein smoothie so it's gonna taste like protein powder. That said, for a protein smoothie, it was pretty flavorful! But if you're ordering this expecting a sweet "regular" smoothie, you'll probably be disappointed. There are some other snacks and drinks at the register and a couple of seats, but this is definitely more of a to-go spot.

I tried the Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie. It was okay! It was not what I expected but it was not…read morenecessarily bad. It had a nice strawberry flavor and the coconut and cashew gave it a creamy texture. It leaned more towards a "healthy" flavor which I should've expected lol. It is definitely not overly sweet. It wasn't bad by any means but not that indulgent strawberry shortcake flavor I was hoping for.

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Natural Cafe

4.2(57 reviews)

0.1 mi•Ballston

I just got a bacon, egg, and cheese on an english muffin from here and this will now be my go-to…read morespot for a quick sandwich. So good!! Service was quick and the people in there working were so nice

This is my go-to spot lately when I have DoorDash bring me a sandwich. Sandwich delivery can be a…read moretricky thing because sometimes they arrive quite sparse, a huge disappointment when you're having DoorDash bring it to you! The reason why Natural Cafe is my go-to spot is because I know I'm going to get a hefty sandwich, very fresh ingredients and it's going to taste great. I've never been disappointed with a single delivery. Sometimes I just want a sandwich--this is the spot.

Energy drink

Chicken panini - delish! - Maddie mcG.

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A very hefty club sandwich delivered by DD

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

3.6(123 reviews)

0.3 mi•Virginia Square

Solid meh. We ordered the acai bowl to start with. The acai is rock hard, and hard to scoop. They…read moredrizzle the acai bowl in honey so it's very sweet. If you like very sweet things, you will like the acai bowl. I also ordered the Blueberry bliss smoothie. It was over $8, large in size, and tasted like a mix of Smoothie King and Jamba Juice - slushy, icy, and sweet. Decent but nothing special. Will likely not return.

Sunday cruise included Tropical Smoothie. Customer service was on point. I was greeted as soon as I…read morecrossed the threshold. I ordered a detox smoothie with Splenda. Within three minutes, I was on my way and my smoothie tastes amazing. I have no complaints. I enjoy this location. It's around the corner from work and they always move pretty fast. Also, if you want to grab a quick bite and eat in, they have a small area As with any Smoothie place, the cost is a bit much for frozen fruit and water. But, that's the price you pay when you don't feel like doing the chopping at home. The offerings of smoothies, açai bowls and sandwiches are excellent options when you need a healthy and quick pick me up. Happy eating.

Acai bowl and avocolado smoothie

POMEGRANATE PLUNGE

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No crumbs left hummus veggie wrap

Pure Green - Juice Bar Dupont Circle

4.9(12 reviews)

4.1 mi•Dupont Circle

This is for the Bethesda location, but they don't have a page on here. First time here. Got the…read moreBlue Banana and the Green Boost

My husband and I were really excited to try a smoothie by pure green. When we arrived, we were…read moregreeted with great enthusiasm, which nowadays isn't the case for a lot of places. The inside has a few seats available to lounge. We ordered the PINK DRAGON SMOOTHIE with Pitaya, mango, pineapple, coconut butter, coconut water, almond milk. It was so flavorful and not too sweet, which we loved! Can't wait to go back and try out some other items on the menu!

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Chill Zone

4.5(377 reviews)

2.0 mi

I wanted to love this place, but I honestly didn't understand the hype. The drinks were average and…read moreoverpriced. On our first visit, they'd already run out of papaya salad despite just having opened. We ordered the So Mint Cooler, which was refreshing but a bit too sour, and a matcha latte that was just average. On our second visit, the papaya salad was a letdown, with barely any beef jerky, and the dish felt so unpolished I could probably make a better version at home. We ordered two drinks: lychee tea and volcano mango. The lychee tea was nothing special, and the volcano mango was supposed to come with a seasoned mango and tajín eatable "straw", but we got a regular one instead. When we asked about it, the staff just said they'd run out. No apology, no heads up until we asked. It felt dismissive. The staff seemed inexperienced overall. I initially assumed this was a self kiosk ordering kind of place, but the second visit made it feel more like a sit down restaurant. Either way, no one checked in beyond taking our order and dropping off the food, so it never felt like a full dining experience. Parking is easy, since it's a combined restaurant and tea shop. I don't think I'll be back.

So I popped in with a friend (right before closing) and I wish I wish I WISH we arrived sooner! The…read morestaff (especially the woman who took our order) were friendly and efficient despite the last minute rush. The vibes were everything and you could come with a few people or even solo and enjoy a book, some pho, decor that honors anything and everything chill, and one of their deliciously addictive egg coffees. Yes, you read that correctly, EGG coffee. Iced Egg Coffee, to be more specific. It's sweet, satisfying, refreshing, and you'll want it again and again. The amount of times I've tried to mimic this at home is downright embarrassing...which means that another trip is in order! I have my eye on the Toffee Milk, Saigonese Shake, and Artichoke Refresher. The menu honors traditional Vietnamese fare and fusion, so everyone can find something to enjoy :D Would I come back? Definitely, and I'm bringing everyone. Well, 3 others, because that's all I can fit in my car; but I'm telling everyone :D Enjoy!

Beef Pho (Pho Bo)

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Viet chai latte (matcha on ice bbt in background)

Pressed Juicery

4.2(23 reviews)

3.1 mi•Georgetown

I stopped by on a hot Saturday afternoon for some ice cream. The counter person was friendly and…read moredid not skimp on the ice cream or toppings. Ice cream was delicious but I definitely preferred the chocolate over vanilla. There's two standing tables but no seating. I'll definitely be back!

Clean and lovely service. Lots of good options! I had the Probiotic Lemonade, which was light and…read morerefreshing!

Vanilla Plant Based fro Yo

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Dragonfruit and acai freeze

Robeks Fresh Juices & Smoothies

3.3(92 reviews)

2.9 mi•Shirlington

The smoothies are always great here and employees are always so friendly. My go to is almond milk,…read morepeanut butter, banana, and whey protein

I went here since I was in DC, and the service and food weren't bad. It's not a conveniently…read morelocated spot, but the price is almost fair, and the value is good too. Not bad inside either.

5.8 mi•Old Town Alexandria

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HomeGrown - Alexandria

4.5(176 reviews)

I've been craving French toast for MONTHS, so when I stopped by HomeGrown for a late lunch, there…read morewas no question that I was ordering breakfast. I went with the Let's Make a Toast, which came with two eggs, my choice of meat, and their signature French toast. I chose scrambled eggs and turkey sausage patties. The French toast absolutely hit the spot! It was thick, nicely cooked, dusted with powdered sugar, and paired perfectly with the syrup. After craving French toast for so long, I was definitely satisfied. The scrambled eggs were fluffy, and the turkey sausage was flavorful and a nice complement to everything. I also ordered the Jolly Green fresh juice, made with apple, cucumber, celery, spinach, kale, grapes, and lemon. I really enjoyed it. It was fresh and refreshing, with a good balance between the fruit and greens. I also really liked the atmosphere. The restaurant was bright, clean, and inviting, with some really nice décor throughout. Overall, a great late lunch...even though I went full breakfast. After months of wanting French toast, HomeGrown delivered. I'd definitely come back!

94/100 HomeGrown was a really pleasant place to have…read morebreakfast. For me, their limoncello french toast, turkey side, and roasted rosemary potatoes were standouts. --- HomeGrown does breakfast right. They have community partners which supply their goods, and boy did you taste the difference. The food was awesome, exactly what you crave when you want a good breakfast. We ordered the (1) limoncello french toast, (2) BYOB (Build your own breakfast), and (3) HomeGrown coffee cake: -Limoncello french toast: Densely cakey and mochi-like consistency made the french toast a standout to me. It wasn't too sweet, and the vanilla bean creme anglaise sauce was perfectly balanced by the tartness of the lemon curd. The eggs and ham I ordered on the side were pretty standard. - BYOB: The rosemary potatoes and turkey side were AWESOME! I am not a crispy potato person, so I was happy with the softer texture of these potatoes (but my friend didn't like them as much as I did). The turkey was juicy and very flavorful, and an unexpected surprise. The eggs and English muffins were pretty standard. -HomeGrown coffee cake: For $6.5, we were happy with the size of the slice. It a tiny bit too sweet for me with the caramel sauce, but the cake was moist on its own. We felt like we needed 3 people to comfortably eat this size portion. The service was fast, friendly, and professional. We were really happy with our server, the cleanliness of the restaurant (and even the bathroom!), and the ambiance. It was very cute and well-decorated, and I can see it being a great spot for many occasions. It wasn't too loud despite it being pretty full. Overall, I'd recommend HomeGrown if you want a breakfast that won't disappoint. The turkey and rosemary potatoes were my favorite, but I really enjoyed all of the food. I will definitely be back!

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HomeGrown - Alexandria - Cranberry French Toast $14.75 Homemade apple pound cake battered, griddled, & paired with cranberry compote, two eggs, & a choice of meat.

Cranberry French Toast $14.75 Homemade apple pound cake battered, griddled, & paired with cranberry compote, two eggs, & a choice of meat.

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Justin M.

7 years ago

I've had nothing but amazing experiences visiting the Ballston location. Been to a few locations around the VA area, and had a great time and great service here with the people and managers who have been welcoming and fun. So far I've had the açaí PB Bowl, the Nutella Bowl, and the Caveman Bowl, and ALL have been absolutely amazing. And being a person who loves to eat food, I am not disappointed that they are super filling and keep me satisfied for hours. Will keep going back for sure. *Update: went back again and got my dog the puppy smoothie, and she devoured it within minutes. Literally licked the bowl and the lid completely clean. So clearly dog approved as well. read more

Manuel

2 years ago

"South Block's Nutella bowl is a delightful indulgence that never fails to impress. The creamy Nutella paired with fresh fruits and crunchy granola creates a perfect blend of flavors and textures. It's a must-try for anyone looking to satisfy their sweet cravings while enjoying a healthy treat. I keep coming back for more!" read more

Lex M.

3 years ago

This is truly a gem in Balltson. Every bowl/smoothie I have gotten has been amazing. Josue was so nice and had great customer service. I love this company and will be returning! read more

Jose S.

2 years ago

"South Block's Nutella bowl is a delicious treat that combines rich Nutella with fresh fruits, nuts, and granola for a delightful dining experience. Highly recommended!" read more

Micah E.

3 years ago

Great service I love their smoothies and raw foods. Easy and convenient. Small place but easy to come and get

Peter F.

3 years ago

Primera vez, un poco caro pero vale la pena. Recomiendo que vengan para verano el invierno no favorece

Megan C.

4 years ago

love this place so much!!! best choices for a HOT day in the dmv! very healthy and nutritious bowls

Arah K.

Elite 21

417

7 years ago

Favorite smoothie bowl place to go to. The staff here are particularly very friendly!

Zavie L.

3 years ago

Very efficient I love the açaí bowls. Clean environment. I recommend 100%. Acai Bowls read more

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