Today was the last day we could order birthday cake smoothies in honor of South Block's 15th…read morebirthday, so of course I had to stop in and get one! And because one is never enough, I bought two--one to enjoy today and one to freeze for tomorrow. South Block always has such a casual but vibrant atmosphere that makes you want to sit and stay awhile. The smoothies are always delicious, and my favorite bowl is the Peanut Butter Blast with the Nutella topping. The service is consistently great, the food is delicious, and I love having healthy options that make you feel good. But one of my favorite things about South Block is the positive, community-minded energy. Amir and the entire South Block team are all about community, having fun, and making people feel welcome. You can really feel that when you walk in. Great food, great drinks, great service, and an even better vibe. Happy 15th birthday, South Block!

I had a sudden craving for Orange Fanta last Saturday afternoon. For health reasons, I told myself…read morea 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. Spacious interior but not a whole lot of seating. Definitely more of a grab-and-go while walking around Pike & Rose.

Great little food counter inside Mom's organic Market that sells salads, bowls, juices and baked…read moregoods. They have many vegan and vegetarian options, everything is organic and healthy. Got the vegan black bean quesadilla and mixed berry muffin. At 99 cents each, the muffin is a great price. It looks and tastes homemade, and not as sweet and "cakey" as other commercial bakery muffins. It was moist with sweetness from mostly the blueberries and cranberries (nothing dried, all fresh). Loved it and will buy again. The quesadilla was made to go on a hot skillet. The tortilla was perfectly toasted and crispy. It was stuffed with vegan cheese, black beans, mushrooms, tomatoes and corn. The beans were seasoned well (chipotle) and the vegan cheese and veggies complemented perfectly. Came with also a side portion of spicy crema sauce which added a kick to the dish. Staff was polite, food is great! Will continue supporting these businesses!

Im sorry but the service and portion sizes have gone way down at this location. I've been coming to…read morethis place since it first opened over a decade ago. Back then the food quantity and the service were top notch-great service with a smile and good quantity portion size. Since then, everything has gone downhill and this place is hit or miss depending on who makes your food, not to mention that anything worth having or anything that is not a cheap item has been removed from the menu (ex: hearts of palm, and now even the popular jackfruit tacos!) Only the cheapest ingredients left behind such as beans, chickpeas, onions, cilantro so they can major profit more and more. The menu has become boring to everyone I know with no exciting new items but just the same old and taking away certain items that the customers love. (Other Moms locations I go to switch up their menus with yummy offerings that Ive never seen offered at this location) Their prices have also gone up quite a couple of times since before covid and on top of that their portion sizes have lessened by more than 50% and still they get stingy only at this location when scooping the scoops always shaking the spoon to lessen the portion of each scoop and still finding sneaky ways to raise the prices more or take away anything that might cost more. Ive also noticed they only hire Hispanics now which I don't care but they definitely do not give service with a smile and half the time they don't understand what you are asking for and get rude if you sub or ask for something that might require a change. I am Spanish so of course I understand the language and alot of times they talk bad or whisper to each other right in front of me when you are undecided or make changes to the menu items. In my opinion, a different manager is needed that values customer service as the current manager is rude and does not like when you ask for substitutions and very stingy as well with portion sizes. Back in the day if i wanted half a scoop of one topping and half of another on my tacos it was ok, not anymore. A lot of people who don't come here often rate good as a good lunch spot but when you come here consistency, you start to see the flaws and lack of service,

Had time to kill and was in the mood for boba tea. Place was cute, with a several people inside…read more Service was quick and helpful. I went with taro, which is what I get at other boba tea shops. It was really really good. I'd go back!

TBaar has such fresh and delicious drinks. I'll make the drive 30 mins from northern va to get…read moretheir drinks just cause I like this spot and think it's worth it. When i'm in the area, even if i've already had a drink for the day, i'll get another one at TBaar before I leave for home. If we had this closer in nova i'd be a regular!

I had such a wonderful experience at Healthy Bar Plus. The customer service was impeccable, I was…read morecatered to my every need. I would definitely recommend coming here especially if you are looking for anything smoothie/juice cleanse related! I will definitely be back. The 2 day juice cleanse I did was amazing. The person who I worked with was exceptionally good. She asked me what my likes and dislikes were, what I was looking to get out of the juice cleanse, and more! 10/10 definitely recommend

They have the best protein shakes. Also love their shots! I highly recommend their wheatgrass and…read moreginger shots. I can always count on Healthy Bar Plus to help me feel energized and healthy.

Cute but simple decor…read more I got the Eggspresso in a small. Wish I had gotten a large but it was also 3 pm and Vietnamese coffee could wake the dead. It was delicious. Not too sweet and tasted more like a custard creme than egg. I couldn't stop drinking it even though I could feel the caffeine coursing through me. They have so many fun drink options, acai bowls, and snacks. The staff were friendly and helpful. The owner even said bye to us on our way out! Fun fact: Currently posting this at 2:30 am, about 11 hours after I got my coffee. Vietnamese coffee is no joke.

I had their Americano and it was nice. I don't remember if it was "Vietnamese" styled but it tasted…read morelike regular Americano to me. Nothing extravagant but it got the job done. Whenever I see the term "Vietnamese" coffee, I imagine heart palpitations, but didn't seem like the caffeine level was too much for me. The inside had a bit of limited seating and I saw people come and go. The service was fine. Nothing really to say here. I didn't find this place particularly striking to remember my time here.

I just came from an appointment in the area and wanted something fresh. I am so happy I decided to…read morecome here. I tried their Green smoothie (YUM) and it was really refreshing and energizing. The inside of the place appeared very very clean and they have a very full menu. I would def like to try one of their acai bowls next. I was greeted right away and it was overall a very nice experience.

I love the high ceilings and cool vibe of this store, it's my favorite Playa Bowls location in the…read morearea. Parking can get a little dicey at prime times and the spots are small. This location has a good number of tables and lots of natural light. Workers here are always kind and helpful. I love the variety of seasonal bowls and old classics. I especially love that I can get two different bases. While they do a brisk takeout business, I always enjoy a visit to this location

First time at Joe & The Juice and I am absolutely hooked! I walked in craving something with…read moreginger and the Herb Tonic did NOT disappoint. The whole staff was incredibly welcoming and helpful. Special shoutout to the gentleman at the register with the black glasses. You were so sweet and made my whole visit! I see you, SIR! This place has a new regular!

Got the spicy tunacado and honestly felt underwhelmed. It's by no means inexpensive and it mostly…read morejust tasted like hot sauce to me. I love Joe & the Juice for their juices but the matcha drink I selected tasted too much like grass in my opinion. Probably just ordered the wrong things but was definitely disappointed. The order did come out on time, which is good.

I've been to this location several times, but my latest experience was a little out of the…read moreordinary. I went around noon, and a line started forming behind. There was only one worker at the front, so she went back and forth between taking and making orders. While she was making one bowl, I noticed a cockroach crawl along the cashier side. I was pretty alarmed by this, but the roach came from a different corner where the fruit they use was ...but still lol...not something I love seeing. Eventually, another worker came out and helped make the orders. I waited about 15 minutes for my bowl. It wasn't a big deal, but it was definitely longer than I have ever had to wait. The group in front of me ordered 2 bowls and theirs came out after mine which was a little weird. There was also another customer who came to pick up an online order and her order didn't get started until after mine was done, so I don't know if online ordering actually speeds the process up.

Ok ok now I see what the hype is all about haha! First visit and decided on the Goldie mango bowl…read more Omg soo good and soo refreshing, enough said. Enjoyed it seating outside with pup since it's nice weather, definitely perfect to cool down then. Would need to back trying their acai bowl and their coffee next! :)

Such a fun place to take the kids! But obviously not just fun for the kids... I originally came…read morehere to have the kids play and I definitely ended up playing more than my kids haha. They were hoping I would win items better! Even watching them or them watching me was fun! Shout out to the awesome worker DINO!! He was so awesome and kind to my kids, explaining how these claws worked, even explaining what might help to win items! We spent so much on one machine he gave my kids chances and was rooting for them to win!! My kids couldn't stop talking about the kind worker who helped them win a stuffy they spent a lot of tokens to get! So to say the workers there are awesome is an understatement! Or maybe just that awesome dude Will definitely be coming back

: I don't really go to claw machines, but this one was a really fun experience even if it's kinda…read moresmall! Would go back for the friendly atmosphere itself. Ethan really helped us out and made sure everyone left not empty handed. (Even if collectively spending $180+ lol...) Felt like talking to someone you are already acquainted with haha.

Great service and really enjoyed the lunch salad. We enjoyed the Greek with grilled chicken salad!…read more Made a reservation on Resy and it was quite easy to check in. Indoor and outdoor seating. Beautiful interior restaurant. The portion was very reasonable and delicious.

I'll never not appreciate Julii!!! Located in this super cute standalone in Pike & Rose, it mixes…read moreFrench and Mediterranean cuisine! I usually grab takeout but am happy that my friend and me were able to dine in. Tip: reservations are highly suggested as the restaurant does fill up. I can't remember the name of the cocktails that we ordered, but they were both super cute and refreshing! For starters, we ordered Brussels sprouts, which were crispy and super flavorful. I ordered the Julii burger (medium well) and my friend ordered the steak frites. We shared our dishes, which was smart of us. The burger is always a 10/10 and the steak was good too! Our server was also very pleasant and helped us with our drink choices. The place was clean and the ambiance was perfect for a Tuesday evening meal.