Came here every morning for a week during our vacation in July, friendly staff, adorable little…read moreshop and great tasting coffee!

This place was hopping on a Saturday morning at 10am. There is little parking available out front,…read moreso we parked nextdoor at Publix and walked. There was a long line of people inside waiting on their drinks, but we were able to walk right up to order. Much larger menu than I expected! Most coffee shops I've been to have a fraction of their choices...combinations the shop came up with themselves. I went with the Jamaican Me Crazy which had caramel, vanilla, and Kahlua with whipped cream. It was good! You could definitely taste the espresso which I appreciated, as a lot of places drown that out with milk and other flavors. Would definitely come back.

Stopped in for fudge for my nurses and hand therapist a sweet girl was very helpful with the fudgeread more

Sitting in restaurant as I am writing this . This is second consecutive time within 7-10 days that…read moreI have ordered online and when I arrived , there was only 1 person working . It was around lunchtime and 6-8 people waiting on their order . Took 15-20 minutes to get my order. There should've a way to cancel the order online . I don't want to distract the one person working and delay others in getting their order.

Super nice cafe in main area with paid parking. There are a few free 30 min spots directly up…read morefront. They have grab and go options, food, smoothies, açaí bowls, coffee drinks, matcha, teas, etc. Tons of options. There's table outside but no umbrellas (I'd like sun, as well as indoor counter space and tables. We ordered a regular coffee and an Americano. They know their magical bean juice. Delicious!!! Can't go wrong. We ordered a nutty açaí bowl (yummy and perfect portion), and a sandwich that I can't remember the name of - maybe the Cove. It's on fresh sourdough bread. Very tasty. Didn't wait long at all. Super nice people working there too. Greeted everyone and asked how things were. They also have some retail things available.

Really cool video morning spot coffee right off the Carolina beach front. They moved super quick…read moreand are very friendly with ordering. The breakfast burrito is a smaller size but still super good. Also the first wave coffee is very tasteful.

Smoothies are chalky Service is rude…read moreAmbiance...well, there is none. Then I realized the owners also owned the nail salon next door. And I was then not surprised about my findings.

Delicious bowls! I've been in a few times now and I'm always impressed by how fresh the fruit is…read more Bowls are inventive and I like that they are broken into dragon fruit, blue coconut, and açaí. Staff are super friendly too! A great addition to this side of town.

This quaint white shop is beside the town park across from Ocean Isle Creamery. My husband and I…read morecame in for the first time Monday around 1 PM and the shop was filled with people! We had to wait about 10-15 mins for our bowls but they were well worth it. It gave a good impression considering they're newer and this busy! My husband got the 8 oz Carolina bowl (Ube sorbet with blueberries, banana, granola and honey on top) and I got the 16 oz Witches Rock (mango sorbet, granola, blueberries, pineapple, cocoa nibs, and honey) with matcha sorbet as well. For anyone who is hesitant to try new/different things, it is essentially a smoothie-granola bowl. The added toppings give the sorbet/smoothie extra texture, taste and nutrients. We were both pleasantly surprised and really enjoyed our bowls! Aside from that they were not cheap, coming out to be about $10 each but everything was fresh and delicious so we will definitely be back again.

A must visit when in NMB! We had found Shaka-Laka Bowls before taking our family vacation to NMB &…read morebookmarked it as a must visit! It wasn't until day 5 of our vacation that we were able to go & to our surprise - we'd driven by it every day going to Cherry Grove beach! It's truly a hidden gem! My husband and I are avid Açaí bowl fans & when I say this was the best we've ever had - I truly mean it! I would absolutely order their signature Shaka bowl again (and ask for extra PB & Nutella!). My advice is to get there RIGHT when they open! We did and we were so glad. The place really filled up! My only "con" is there's not any drinks - or much right nearby. So if you're a coffee person, bring your own! Do yourself a favor & check them out!

We have been craving a smoothie place so hard in Wilmington but we only saw chains -- we don't do…read moreClean Juice because we went to the one in Tampa and did not like it. We were pleasantly surprised to see so many positive reviews on YELP so we headed over. What's so good?? The ingredients really speak for the place. Everything is super fresh and you can taste the fact it is made to order. I got the classic "Pure Vida Açaí Bowl" with added banana for $0.75. The Açaí base was, again, very fresh and well blended without being a total purée. I loved the granola the most because it wasn't mushy the entire time: crunchy throughout is the way to go. The honey on top of the fruit (blueberries and strawberries and banana) was super organic and not too sweet. Great taste all around. We miss South Block in DC but Playa will be our go-to here in Wilmington!!!

According to my Doordash I am an A1+ customer of this franchise restaurant…read more Typically, with businesses who care about customer retention, A1+ customers are treated well. If there's an issue it gets solved quickly. The Mayfair location of Playa Bowls does not care about customer retention. They would prefer to hire young and good looking women who are not the friendliest or the quickest problem solvers. I have ordered Doordash Playa 16 times in the last 20 days. Today was the first time I ever went in that store. Because I do not have my Doordash full ingredients memorized, I tried pulling up Doordash in the store. For whatever reason, it was not working. The pretty young girl behind the register could not care less and in fact seemed rather irritated. The other pretty young girl making my food did not understand what I was trying to tell them when I figured out that Doordash had marked their business as being closed. I made them aware of this but they didn't care. They suffered from an excruciating lack of curiosity and customer retention skills because I will not be spending any more money at the store. I'm gonna make my Doordash person go all the way over to the other one so they get the money. I promise you, when I stop ordering from your store you're gonna notice. Whoever manages or owns this location needs to consider hiring people based on their skills and experience with customer service. I know it's a beach town, but there are a lot of really talented young people out here. And all of them would be better than the pretty ladies you like to look at. That's why they got hired. ETA: Please do not let the responsive "manager" fool you. The service at that location is absolutely terrible. There were three young women working and probably 15 to 20 people in the store. The rudest woman at the register was on her phone most of the time I was in there. Don't go to this location. It sucks. It's slow and they always mess something up, I just left that out because I didn't want to be too harsh but since the manager has decided to respond, they forget a lot. When I DoorDash from this location, I usually have to remind them to include the smoothie because they have forgotten it five times. Five times on the DoorDash order of two items. I should be able to get my order under 10 minutes. That's not possible at this location, even if they aren't busy. Because the people who work there do not care about their jobs and it is very obvious as soon as you go into the store. Let's see what the manager responds to now. I guarantee the owner is male and hires young women under the age of 30 based on how much he likes to look at them, not their skill set. That is a lie that men believe believes themselves.

WoW! My wife & I love a good Açaí bowl, but this was the…read morebest we've had in Myrtle Beach area! Everything is all natural & the açaí base is mixed fresh there as we order. Usually, others have a premade/prepared base. This is the real deal & we are committed as "be backs" after this experience!! True all natural isn't cheap, but this was a great deal in our minds. Great peanut butter, Nutella and fresh fruits & the açaí base was excellent Don't miss out on this expedience

Amazing bowls, smoothies coffee and toast. The people here are very friendly and helpful. Seating…read morearea is a great place to get out of the heat.

I loved the açaí bowls here! You have the option to build your own bowl, or choose from…read morefan-favorite presets. There's a variety of interesting and unique flavors, such as mango, pitaya, coconut, and cacao. They have plenty of gluten/dairy free options as well. They also have a variety of toppings, such as fresh fruit, granola, and other dry toppings. Service is amazingly friendly, and the small shop by the coast makes for a relaxing place to enjoy a cold bite. A true Surf City gem!

They have some super yummy bowls at this place. My family has been here a few times now & coming…read moreback to the area this was a top requested place to visit. We just enjoyed some really tasty Rainbow Reef bowls. The service is top notch, everyone has always been super nice & kind. This shop has total beach vibes!!

A little hard to find at first, but eventually figured out it was in the back of the building from…read morethe sign. It's more of a to-go place but there are 2 small tables inside as well as high chairs. The sizes are from small to extra large and the small size was recommended for one person. I decided to go with the medium and it was kind of satisfying. Definitely could've ate more. A bit pricey. You get to pick three toppings and two fruits for the bowls, typical options. I went with peanut butter, honey granola, trilogy (flax, chia, hemp seeds), strawberries, and pineapple. It was a good Açaí bowl, smooth consistency. Just wish it was more filling for the price.

We came across this spot after a hot day at the beach and concluded that every time we visit…read moreWilmington, this will be our go-to spot! We were greeted by the lovely owner, who will spoil you with the amount of açaí, toppings, or whatever you decide to get in your bowl. Many açaí spots are stingy with the portions of toppings, but this place was generous with everything (especially the granola and Nutella). The place itself is very cute, and I would recommend it to anyone visiting Wilmington!

We stumbled upon such a cute spot called the Shaka Laka Bowls!…read more We ordered an açaí bowl and it was very tasty! The owner was super nice and the vibe of the place was very fun and vibrant! We will definitely be back before we depart ocean isle.

My husband and daughter couldn't wait to try the newest hotspot on OIB, my only regret is that I…read moredidn't go with them! Their bowls were amazing! My husband who is not big on açaí bowls is a convert. Planning to check it out personally when I go back down. They said, while crowded, service was great and the decor was fun!