we were visiting the beach april 26th and saw that this juice bar was open until 3:30. We stopped…read morein at 3:05 to be told that they don't serve juice the last part of the day so that they can have time to clean the juicer. I would really think a business would then close half an hour earlier then, especially when you advertise yourself as a juice bar. I love fresh pressed juice and I was feeling under the weather so I was really looking forward to it. Maybe they should fix their hours to when they stop using the juicer.

Some of the best smoothies we've ever had! Also the employees were so kind and helpful. It really…read moreis the cutest little smoothie stand right by the beach. Prices weren't bad either, especially for the amazing quality and taste!!!

4.5 Overall - A real beach-feel taco shack, less than a block from the ocean. Outdoor seating (no…read moreindoors) and weathered wood lends authenticity to the Surf City vibe, but then one also needs to contend with the birds and heat (minus the ocean breeze). We drove here with friends from Jacksonville (NC) and experienced the food and service and, afterwards said we'd definitely return here. Why? Tacos. We ordered four - Tuna, Shrimp, Chicken, and Veggie- all on a soft corn tortilla. Each one packed a mouthful of flavor combinations that were distinct and memorable. My blackened and seared tuna took a different turn with the bacon, yet it melded well with the cabbage and the spicy mayo. My favorite - the blackened and grilled Shrimp taco - included Asian slaw and sweet chili sauce that complimented the char. Our friends ordered the seafood nachos which frankly looked liked the shrimp and other seafood were overwhelming the chips! If I had been hungrier, I would have ordered this monster! Soft drinks (Coke products), adult beverages, and "Sweet Treats" are also available. The bathrooms are inside the surf shop. Paid parking is right next to the store. (If a song could be adapted for this review, it would start, "Shaka, Shaka, Shaka, Shaka Tacos)

Maybe it was all the talk about how good it was but we were let down :(…read more I always say sometimes expectation is the thief of joy. That was the case at Shaka Taco. No issue with the wait and the servers and staff were working hard and kind. That said, the prices were high for what you got and not having cups for water increased the dissatisfaction. We did enjoy the chips and the red salsa was good however our meals outside that were fairly flavorless. Pretty sure the only thing that was raved about was the Sangria Slush. I'm a fan of doing something and doing it well but not so sure outside the slush or the shrimp taco what the signature dish is here but it wasn't the specials, the seafood nachos, the beef, ahi tuna tacos.

The good: the kale Caesar salad is the best salad I have ever had anywhere. The combination of the…read moredressing with the crunchy chick peas is to die for. The whole restaurant is super cute, albeit it does get really hot inside with only fans when there are lots of people inside. The tables are clean and the staff is friendly. The avocado toast has awesome goat cheese and the bacon you can add on is wonderful. The bad: Honestly extremely disappointed today. This is my third time here and I've been recommending them to all of my friends and family. We came in at 2 pm when they close at 4, drove 30 minutes for lunch, for the "kitchen to be closed". No where on their website or anywhere else do they advertise that they may close the kitchen early and I asked when it typically closes and they said they can just decide to close it when they feel like it, so they're only serving coffee and smoothies. We opted for smoothie bowls and they were completely liquid, we had to drink them and not eat them with spoons. There was also chunks of frozen fruit that didn't get blended and there was no spirulina and zero coconut flavor. Not sure who was working today but it was honestly such a bad experience that I don't think I'll be back or be recommending them to people anymore. $13 for basically a banana and handful of blueberries with melted juice and frozen pineapple chunks is highway robbery. Added two stars for the two prior experiences, I guess.

Hippie trendy allergy friendly. I got toast and did homework. Hahahahahhah12345678910read more

I've gone to look out nutrition a couple of times now so much so that is become a weekend ritual. I…read morehave never left disappointed always just wanting more. The owner Ryan is so friendly and attentive. We recently moved to the area not too long ago and he's given us recommendations of places to go and has been very insightful, making the experience all the more better. I AM personally obsessed with the vibe of the store too. This is definitely a local or a traveler must go. The seasonal drink pumpkin praline is insane. So YUMMY.

Fresh Blends is my new breakfast/lumch/snack staple spot in jacksonville. Amazing fresh juices and…read moreacai bowls made right on the spot with fresh fruit. The cold pressed ginger shots are so fresh and delicious too, they give me the perfect energy boost. Everything is healthy, organic, and super fresh. The workers are so nice and welcoming, and the whole place is very clean and friendly. Definitely one of the best fresh food and acai spots around. I love their acai bowls, chicken bacon wraps and fresh ginger shots! I've also tried the fresh squeezed juices and they're amazing. I can't get enough of this place! I highly recommend taking a tub of their peanut butter home, it's delicious and you won't regret it!

We came here for lunch so we could have some healthy options while visiting for out of town. I…read moretried a small fruity açaí bowl & the buffalo chicken wrap. Both were really good. Everything came out quickly. My husband got an oatmeal protein bowl and a wrap as well. It was $57 for both of us. The store was very clean and smelled great when we walked in. The staff was also very friendly. I would definitely come back here.

This place is super vibey, I came here with my teen cousin and she seemed to fit right in with all…read morethe employees. We came back multiple times on our vacation! Wow their coffee is strong! I expected it to be super sweet but it was surprisingly espresso forward, by far the best coffee on the isle. Bowls were quite tasty, if expensive for the size. They had a lot more variety than you'd usually find. I'd recommend trying the coconut base or blue wave base instead of açaí. It was quite busy and they do take a bit of time to get made, so keep that in mind if ordering several. Fun interior with lots of fun places to sit and chill.

I've had acai bowls in Brazil, Australia, and all over the U.S. I ordered the Sol Bowl (acai…read moretopped with granola, almond butter, blueberries, bananas, and strawberries). Delish. The almond butter was the best part -- haven't seen that on my acai bowl before -- I'll definitely be adding that to my acai when I have some at home. The decor in here is really cute, and they have lots of seating which makes the place incredibly inviting. I love this place!

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.

Healthy and delicious. Great place for teens to hang out after school…read more I'd recommend trying it if you are a health conscious person as well. Service has been great every time we've went there.

Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade is soooo delicious. The smoothies and acai bowls are perfectly blended…read moreand beautifully topped -- every bite is flavorful and refreshing. The portion sizes are generous, and everything tastes clean and energizing without being overly sweet. The staff is friendly, patient, and helpful when explaining menu options, which makes the experience even better. Whether you're looking for a healthy breakfast, post-workout fuel, or a mid-day pick-me-up, Wow Wow Hawaii delivers every time. Highly recommend -- I'll definitely be back!

Loved my açaí bowl and my iced honey latte! People were so friendly. Would definitely recommendread more

I wanted to like them (we are local) we've had it a few times. The açaí bowls were decent in the…read morepast. But the smoothie I got tasted like dirt! I got the bronze eagle smoothie.. and I'm pretty sure they put too much reishi. I had someone else try it to make sure it wasn't just me and they agreed it tasted like dirt and bananas. Anyway! I asked if they could remake it politely and she said she'd "text the owner" and she came out saying they couldn't help me or refund me. Remaking a smoothie is just too hard I guess.

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.