I had a sudden craving for Orange Fanta last Saturday afternoon. For health reasons, I told myself a cold and refreshing sweet drink would do. After parking at a garage in Pike & Rose, we stopped by South Block to quench my thirst. I have a South Block in my neighborhood and find it overpriced, but I really did need to go. STRAWBERRY MINI - 6.49 I didn't need a whole lot, so I went with the 12 oz. kid size smoothie. This contains guava juice, strawberry, and bananas, which is much less complex than the regular sized 16 oz. adult smoothies. Overall, pretty refreshing and enjoyable. It's not Orange Fanta, but it did the job. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Spacious interior but not a whole lot of seating. Definitely more of a grab-and-go while walking around Pike & Rose.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

South Block - Strawberry Mini - Acai Bowls Near Me - North Bethesda, Maryland

WOOHOO!!! South Block has finally crossed the river and arrived in Maryland. Love this locally founded smoothie and healthier options establishment, and have long frequented their VA and DC-based locations. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Service is always with a smile and the interior, while standard "industrial simplicity" in aesthetics, is always friendly and welcoming.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Look for the addition wholesomeness of pet-friendly touches like the leash holder hook just outside the entrance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

South Block - Acai Bowls Near Me - North Bethesda, Maryland

Out of town looked for an açaí bowl and South Block did not disappoint! Easy touch menu to order, see the items, and exchange out or add different topping. The price was reasonable and the amount you got was very good. Staff were friendly and the bowl was out quick. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Only suggestion is to add some more chairs outside to eat on nice days.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Will be back before I leave for home. read more

South Block - Front counter! - Acai Bowls Near Me - North Bethesda, Maryland

If I had 100 wishes I'd use all of them to wish for more locations. I wish there were more throughout the DMV. I think I crave a south block protein shake everyday, it's crazy! Their açaí bowls are classic. Their seasonal menus have been major hits lately. I recently tried the strawberry cloud protein shake and it was delicious! Perfect treat after an extensive workout. Service is always quick. I usually order via the app so I can get my rewards. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The shop is small but there is limited seating if you wanted to stick around.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I Can't wait to see what other new items they come up with. read more

South Block - Strawberry Cloud Smoothie - Acai Bowls Near Me - North Bethesda, Maryland

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I ordered the daily protein smoothie and cave monkey smoothie online since I was parked outside and it was the biggest waste of money. Both our smoothies had this weird foamy texture, completely flavorless and they weren't even cold. Service wasn't very friendly either. read more

I didn't have lunch, so I was looking for a smoothie to satisfy my hunger. I stopped into South Block and was pleasantly greeted. It is beautiful,modern, and clean looking. There is a lovely mural on the wall. I walked up to the ordering kiosk and had some trouble operating it. A very nice person who worked there helped me through the process. I ordered the mango smoothie and it was delicious. The perfect combination of mango, banana, and guava. I waited about 5 minutes and they called my name. My smoothie was cool and refreshing. I am very impressed and will definitely go back for more. read more

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Smoothies are always consistent, never have an issue with this place. Delicious!!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great spot![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Love it!! It's a great healthy fast and healthy option for breakfast or any other meal. They have smoothies and fruit bowls, and for me best of all, they have dairy free options for those who don't like or can't handle milk. For me that's a true bonus. You walk in and order on a keypad and then the staff prepares your order. They are quick and then call your name, to pick up your item. I live for and love the bright vibrant art on the walls. I think they update the murals fairy often, I remember when they had another art work last year. This is perfect for the heathy eater or someone striving to be fit and trim. read more

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I enjoyed this spot. It has a nice variety of choices and the staff was easy going There are kiosks available for ordering and a section of grab n go snacks and drinks. The business has a few spots for seating and some people were working and people watchjng. They also have a small section of outdoor seating. A variety of music plays in the background. A parking garage is available on that side of the street as well as 1 hour street parking. read more

South Block - Almond butter bowl with chia seeds and raw honey - Acai Bowls Near Me - North Bethesda, Maryland

My favorite smoothie place, I have been there 3 times a week for my acai bowl this month. Can't get tired of it for the hot summer meal plan

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Smoothie machine makes too much noise and is distracting, avoid coming here.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a Wednesday midday, I'm surprised how empty it is. When I walked then I realized why.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Healthy smoothies . I don't mind them but I don't like them either. I didn't Scout this place or heard about it. I just happen to be looking for a place to kill time. All of the nice spots like Sunday morning breakfast were awfully full. I didn't want to stay in those cramped busy places. I prefer and chill open space ambiance. So I happen to be walking by and I saw this place. It was forsure a time killer. With only three orders, they took 8 minutes or soo. I expected them to be faster due to what they serve. There was a plug in the wall so I used my computer to finish some work. And slowly eating the food. I regret my smoothie choice. If this is ur first time I go with something ur would definitely like don't experiment on ur first time coming. read more

South Block - Acai Bowls Near Me - North Bethesda, Maryland

I love a good acai spot, and this place does acai bowls exceptionally well! I've been numerous times and have never been disappointed. I always opt for an acai bowl, either a regular or mini. Honestly, a mini size is enough for one person. I'll usually get their standard bowl with strawberry, bananas, and their house-made granola as toppings. I'll then add honey (which is free!!) and sometimes nutella if I'm feeling good about myself. The acai base tastes great and is smooth, which I enjoy compared to some places that'll freeze their acai bases to be harder, texturally. Then the toppings always hit the spot. The fruit tastes great and then honey and nutella are great complements. Their menu is extensive and has something for everyone. I appreciate how customizable their offerings are. Pricing is reasonable given the amount that you get. I'll pay a little over $10 for a mini bowl and am always somewhat full. The staff are really nice and the food comes out quick. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The interior is very casual, with several bar seats and small tables that can fit 4 people max.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's also some outdoor seating at Pike & Rose that anyone can use.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Being in Pike & Rose, there's several parking garages that are free for the first two hours. There's also street parking but good luck grabbing any of those spots. I love this spot to get my acai fix, and will continue to support! read more

Don't walk, run! So happy to have found this juice bar! The interior is very cute and colorful. When you arrive you order on the machine and wait for your order to be made (I was a bit confused at first). I ordered the aloha acai bowl sans the banana and topped with pineapples, strawberries, granola, coconut chips, and chia seeds. When I tell you this is the best acai bowl I've had in a while, I mean it. I just hope it doesn't become an obsession. read more

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Shar and Lukas always satisfy and exceed my expectations when I come here. Im in love with this place!! The Aloha Bowl is my go to!!! read more

South Block - Aloha Bowl Acai Bowl - Acai Bowls Near Me - North Bethesda, Maryland

Açaí Bowls you must try at Pike & Rose! Delicious and refreshing açaí bowls in a bright and airy environment. Order online or place your order on a screen when you arrive. Several choices available to suit everyone's preferences. read more

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They are the newest addition to P&R. Last week, they had their grand opening. They offer a lot of healthy snacks, like açai bowls and delicious smoothies. I like that they overly drown their bowls with a lot of toppings, like other places. It's less sugary, which is good because I'm on a healthy kick. Friendly employees, fast service, I hope they open more locations in MOCO. I'll definitely come back to try other smoothies and bowls. read more

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It took forever -- about 30 minto get our açaí bowls on a Saturday afternoon. It was of course a busy time but the place doesn't seem to have the adequate system and/or personnel to keep up with the demand. If going for smoothies on a Saturday afternoon, look elsewhere. read more

Their açaí bowls are fantastic. Service was a bit slow but other than that everything was great. The inside was cute, artsy. I'd go here again. read more

South Block - Acai Bowls Near Me - North Bethesda, Maryland

Tasted terrible. I don't like bananas so I removed it and the base tasted like the color brown. Not good and an undesiguisable flavor. The base also has almond milk too so that might be why and the bases with more fruit might be better. The portion size is pretty big and the staff were very patience and nice. read more

South Block - Acai Bowls Near Me - North Bethesda, Maryland

Refreshing and health conscious solution when I need a pick-me-up at work. I get a pitaya bowl because I'm not a huge fan of bananas in smoothies (overpowers everything imo) so I love this banana free option. Sweet but not sugary feeling. The granola keeps a nice crunch, even after the bowls been sitting for a minute. It's got a hint of ginger that adds warmth. read more

I love this place however I do not know if they have someone new working the bar. For the amount paid it was highly disappointing that I've not only waited 15 min but she took so long that it was all soupy by time I got it. I didn't have the time to wait to have it remade; however for the price paid I got more fruits it felt like they forgot the granola and a tiny spoon topping of peanut butter. Compared to my last review it's a bit of a letdown this order. read more

South Block - Loaded PBJ Bowl - Acai Bowls Near Me - North Bethesda, Maryland

It's just a great way to eat and talk about life. It's a healthier way of living. The food is fresh and delicious. Healthy fruit bowls and smoothies with no milk for those who may suffer from lactose intolerance. The service is amazing and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the place is clean[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

South Block - Smoothies and so much more - Acai Bowls Near Me - North Bethesda, Maryland

Green smoothies hit different from South Block. Fresh, yummy and feel-good ingredients. Ordering is easy and staff is fast. Bathrooms need to be updated and cleaned up--looking quite rough. read more

This is my first time coming to South Block and it's a cute quaint place! It's right across the gym that I go to and they have a parking garage that offers free parking for 2 hours. There is also street parking. You order at a kiosk and they serve you pretty quickly. Also if you don't like what they make you, they will remake it or make you something you like! I ordered the Warrior Açaí Bowl. It is a delightful treat that is tasty and refreshing. Perfect for a nutritious breakfast or a mid-day pick-me-up, this bowl combines the rich, berry-like flavor of açaí with a variety of toppings, offering a deliciously satisfying experience. read more

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The food best get one every day after my workout at onelife Service 10 out of 10 people here are the homies Ambiance better then star bucks just saying read more

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To be very clear, I have only tried their cold pressed juices and this review is for those juices. I really appreciate they have these premade in a refrigerated case. It's also very convenient to be able to walk up to the order kiosk, pay for these premade juices and walk out without having to wait because it was crowded! The juice blends are great and taste very fresh. A bit pricey at $8.95 a bottle though. read more

South Block - Acai Bowls Near Me - North Bethesda, Maryland

I've been to many locations around the DMV and this was my first time at this location. I live across the street so I was glad that this chain was available. I liked that there were self order kiosks available to order, making it quick. Little did I know, it wasn't going to be quick. I came with my significant other on a weekday at 6 PM. There was no one in there other than a family. We waited over 25 minutes for our bowls. My fiancé got his bowl and mine wasn't part of the order when the order name was called. l probably wouldn't have gotten it, if I didn't ask about it. Once I asked, one of the employees asked what I ordered and made my bowl once I clarified. I love that there's a healthier option in the area and the other locations have been great, so I'm hoping for a better experience the next time I stop here. read more

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Cute smoothie shop located in Pike and Rose shopping center. Stopped here after a long ride on my bike. Smoothie was very refreshing. Staff was nice and friendly. Definitely recommend! read more

South Block - Acai Bowls Near Me - North Bethesda, Maryland

Easy to order, quickly made, pleasant service. Detoured from typical smoothie order and got the Golden Smoothie which has banana, ginger, tumeric, almond milk and raw honey. I love it. The ginger and tumeric are just right--flavorful and not too strong or too weak. I would def order this again! read more

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I enjoy coming here every time!!! My sisters and I have made it a thing now to come at least once a week. Everyone is friendly and quick and most importantly accurate with the orders. I seriously can't get enough of the mango bowl. My ultimate favorite. Best part is any additional topping is just $1 or $2 more. I love it. read more

South Block - Açaí bowl with banana, granola, strawberry, nutella and coconut - Acai Bowls Near Me - North Bethesda, Maryland

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Today was opening day for the new South Block in Pike & Rose. Ordering through the app was a breeze and my bowl was prepared a lot faster than the 20 minute time originally posted. This was my first time trying anything from South Block since they hadn't been in Maryland until this location. I thought the açaí tasted good and the berries were fresh. Having the mini option is great too for those who don't want the large full bowl. Eating that didn't feel super heavy even with having granola in it. The staff was cheerful and friendly. Whenever I eventually get out to Rockville again, I'll definitely be stopping by for round two! read more

South Block - Pick up area for app orders - Acai Bowls Near Me - North Bethesda, Maryland

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I have been waiting for South Block to open and today's finally the day! You know I had to go for their grand opening. My friend and I decided to stop by for lunch. We both got the warrior bowl mini, which surprisingly was super filling. The açaí was perfectly sweetened and man did they have a lot of toppings. What sets south block apart from other açaí shops I've been to, is the amount and quality of the fruit. So yummy! Another plus was that chia seeds, honey and agave were free! I can't wait to come back and try out their other items. read more

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You guys, I keep going back for the Matchacado smoothie. This avocado and Matcha flavored concoction is to die for. In two weeks, I had four, hoping that it would at some point not be great, but guess what, that was never the case. And not only is it an outstanding smoothie, but the service was outstanding as well. I highly recommend this smothie for sure, but I do want to go back and try their protein balls, as they seem delicious as well. It is an all around win! read more

This was the first time that my friend & I came here & we'll be back! Frank walked us through the menu & answered all our questions & gave options on substitutions. We both have food issues (gluten free & non-dairy) and he gave full information on ingredients list. Both our smoothies were super tasty! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The space was comfortable & relaxing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

This is by far one of the best locations! The employees were super helpful in recommendations! I ended up going with the Green Majoon bowl which was EPIC. I only wish I could come here every day. I haven't had a thing I haven't liked here before, but so far my favorites are the: 1. Green Majoon bowl 2. Apple Crisp Bowl - seasonal (fall) 3. Pumpkin seed toast - seasonal (fall) 4. Warrior Bowl 5. Nutella Bowl 6. Gingerbread smoothie - seasonal (winter) read more

I've ordered food here 3 times and they never miss a beat. Everything comes perfectly! The food is clean and delicious. I used to order from a similar establishment in the area and they never had my orders right, but South Block has been 100% perfection! It's a little pricey but it's worth it. They also allow you to split the bowl into 2 for an additional $4 which I do. I freeze one for later on in the week. read more

South Block - Mermaid Bowl split into half - Acai Bowls Near Me - North Bethesda, Maryland

Easy app ordering with pick-up. The pick-up fridge is kind of hidden but it's to the right of the counter once you enter the main entrance. They really need a bigger sign from the ceiling. Selections are standard like the other locations. Gotta get some açaí or smoothies! read more

Came here Tuesday afternoon after my mom wasn't feeling too well. So so happy I found this gem!! The "cure" juice fully stopped her coughing and she was instantly feeling so much better !! Thank you South Block for making these great juices !! They taste soo good!! read more

South Block - Two delicious juices - Acai Bowls Near Me - North Bethesda, Maryland

Excellent customer service. I accidentally came in a little before they actually opened and I was told they weren't open yet and I said out loud "awe darn I was so excited but I have to catch a metro" and he let me order!! So sweet. read more

Happy to support a local business. Smoothies wasn't bad, not chucky ans easy to get down unlike most healthy places. The girl in the front was very nice when helping me check out, very knowledgeable. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was a fun vibe, nice music and smiling faces.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more