Wanted something fresh after drinking too much beer the day before. I love Playa bowls. This location is clean, bright, and has friendly staff. In the warmer weather it's a perfect location to grab breakfast and eat on the beach. read more

Playa Bowls - Nica Bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Belmar, New Jersey

great service and best playa bowls!! love the Nutella bowl!! I always go here in the summer with my friends and it's the best!

Selection=very good Quality =very good Cost = pretty affordable, once you set up rewards you always get discounts. read more

The food was good. I got the pura vida and tropical açaí bowl. We ordered online and came on time however there was a 40 minute delay. It was very busy though due to it being a holiday but I hope in the future they can update the app with the correct wait time for the online orders. The food however was very good and there was a generous amount of fruit and granola. read more

Decent portions but a little inconsistent from day to day if you order frequently. Staff is friendly and quick. Try either an 8th Ave or Nutella bowl if you haven't had them before. read more

Playa Bowls - 8th Ave Acai Bowl added Stawberries - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Belmar, New Jersey

love the bowls .. but the attitude n over charging is insane !!!!!!!! somers point location ... needs an attitude adjustment .. I pay no less then 15$ a day absolutely unacceptable behavior read more

This was a refreshing afternoon meal, perfect for after sitting by the beach and in the sun. The amount of options on types of bowls you can get is outstanding. Usually at açaí bowl places, they serve only that. Playa Bowls has a variety of bowls like chia seed pudding, banana, coconut, greens, and açaí bases with tons of topping options. The Tropical bowl was delicious and I was able to substitute the pineapple for mango easily. The bowl was sweet and the fruit was fresh and delicious. read more

Playa Bowls - Tropical Acai Bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Belmar, New Jersey

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If you are looking for a refreshing treat after a day at the beach, look no further. Playa Bowls has you covered. They have so many different fruity sweet options, they will surely have something for everyone. They have a banana, dragon fruit, açaí, coconut, or green thick smoothie bases which can be topped with an assortment of fruits, granola, coconut flakes, Nutella, honey, etc. There are vegan options and they offer substitutes. Even though it looks small, a bowl is enough to fill you up as a light lunch or snack. They have a shared restroom in the back by their coffee area, which is pretty clean for a bathroom on the beach. :) read more

Playa Bowls - Electric Mermaid Pitaya Bowl, Goji Pitaya Bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Belmar, New Jersey

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I ordered for pickup. There pickup times are pretty long so I don't think I'll do it again unless I order way ahead of time. Staff was friendly. I ordered the Nutelloco Coconut Bowl and it was delicious. Definitely fills you up and I had some left over for the next day. The ingredients are fresh and taste good together. Quite the combination. read more

Playa Bowls - Nutelloco Coconut Bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Belmar, New Jersey

Every time I order from the Belmar shop through the Playa Bowls app the portions become smaller and smaller, and the granola, coconut and nutella become less and less. The strawberries are not rip and blueberries are small. In addition the drivers all get lost and are all from out of town. So sad . read more

I just loved the vibes when you walk into this place. Fun and colorful, lots of comfortable seating that says "Welcome!" We came off peak, on a Monday afternoon in early May. I suppose this place will get quite backed up during the peak season, but hey, I'm rating them for this particular visit. A lot of options on fruit bowls and smoothies. A coffee bar on the side, again with a lot of options. We had one of the fruit bowls. The base was some kind of coconut/banana ice and it was topped with bananas, strawberries and nutella. I was looking for something tasty, and while this was probably loaded with calories, I'm sure it was better for you than a big bowl of ice cream! (Don't worry, I will go for the ice cream next time!) We took it to go, went across the street and ate it on the beach. Ahhhh. read more

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Sooo yummy and perfect refresher for a hot beach day! I wish that I got more Nutella on my bowl though- that would be the only complaint I have. Other than that, I loved the bowl! The service was also very good. read more

Playa Bowls - Nutelloco Coconut Bowl, Stupid Cupid, Pura Vida Acai Bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Belmar, New Jersey

Always delicious and refreshing- just wish it wasn't $8 for a small smoothie. Service is aways an issue as well so be prepared to wait read more

Playa Bowls - Green Smoothie - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Belmar, New Jersey

Definitely THE most crowded of all their locations. Take advantage of their excellent online ordering and just go in to pick up. Since I'm only at this location when the weather is nice I'd rather take my bowl to go and sit across the street on the boardwalk. But they do have a large space with plenty of seating. I love my acai bowls but the craziness in here is more than I can handle. Pickup and make a run for it is the way to go at this location :) read more

Playa Bowls - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Belmar, New Jersey

Loved this place!! Refreshing after a day at the beach! Service was friendly and the ingredients were fresh! read more

Playa Bowls - Nutella Acai Bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Belmar, New Jersey

All the ingredients seemed so fresh and were put together so well. I enjoyed my pura vida bowl a lot. The carrot juice was okay but I think I'm not a carrot juice person. This was also a refreshing dish to have at the beach. I would stop by again. read more

Playa Bowls - Pura Vida Acai Bowl Beach Break Juice - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Belmar, New Jersey

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I'll start off by saying, order ahead of time and pick up. This place gets insanely busy but it's truly so so good and perfect to eat on the beach! Very filling and satisfying portions. Like I said, order ahead of time and it'll be the perfect experience. read more

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I typically go in the afternoon to Playa but always deal with a long wait. So I switched things up and decided to order my bowl early in the morning (~9:40a) using the orderspoon app. The app suggested my order would be ready by 10:20a but glad I walked up after finalizing my transaction cuz my bowl was def ready. I've tried many bowls but my FAVE is the pura vida acai bowl even though I mixed the base today with 1/2 stupid cupid (strawberry base). I just love the simplicity of the strawberry/blueberry, crunchy granola drizzled with honey over the base. The Belmar location is by far the best one, especially since it's the OG of em all! read more

Playa Bowls - Store front - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Belmar, New Jersey

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Finally made to this ever popular place. And, I can certainly see what all the fuss is about. Fresh and healthy ingredients, friendly service, hip atmosphere, and simply an overall cool and refreshing treat while at the beach. Aptly known as Playa Bowls! We ordered a Lola Bowl with a Nutella add-on, Trailblazer Bowl, and a Dolce Smoothie. My Lola bowl was tasty, filling and quite a treat, especially with the Nutella add-on. For an extra 50 cents you can add-on additional toppings to your bowl. My bowl was basically a meal and a dessert all in one. The bowls at a price point of $9-11 dollars are all freshly made to order, which explains the lines. Good tasty things take time! The service was fantastic and I was especially impressed that each patron was asked about any allergies. My friend has an almond allergy and after our server found that out, she omitted the granola from the Trailblazer bowl, because it contains almonds. read more

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Worst experience. I asked for the Nutelloco with gluten free granola and a regular Nutella bowl. Both were 1- half filled 2- completely melted as soon as they were handed to us AND 3- had no granola. The bowls were unenjoyable and a complete let down. I usually love coming to this playa bowls but to say I was let down and feel like I wasted my money is an understatement. read more

Playa Bowls - Nutelloco Coconut Bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Belmar, New Jersey

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Amazing bowls and smoothies staff is never friendly and I've been in many times too bad younger generation doesn't realize customer service is so important all these young ladies seem miserable but i over look it because I love the fruit and combinations too bad because a smile and a kind word goes a long way well at least for me but I'm from the south !!! read more

The service was terrible. I understand when there's a rush but seriously there was not control whatsoever in the store. Music was blasting, nobody could hear what name they called, people were crowded all over the floor and it seemed like nobody had an idea of what was going on. My friend didn't even end up getting her bowl after an hour of waiting. read more

It's crazy how big Playa Bowls has gotten. I remember a few years ago they were just a food cart. I shop by most times I'm in the area. Playa Bowls is entirely dairy-free which is great for those who are lactose intolerant (like me). They offer bowls, juices and smoothies and use very fresh ingredients. Although the bowls are similar among the bases, the bases are all different. They have açaí, banana, coconut, pitaya (dragonfruit) and kale based. Each of the bowls are topped with fruit, granola and drizzled in honey, peanut butter or Nutella (dependent on the bowls). I haven't tried the chia pudding bowls but they're much smaller. Each bowl is about $9-$11 but they keep you full for hours. The taste is great and it makes you feel like you're having a healthy choice whether it's for breakfast or lunch in comparison to all the pizza on the boardwalk. This location also has coffee surf coffee bar which has amazing chai teas. If you're in Belmar, be sure to check out Playa Bowls read more

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I must say Playa bowls is one big reason why we frequently go to the Belmar beach ! I've never had something like this before and was a bit hesitant before getting a bowl for myself as they all sounded too healthy and I was afraid that it might not taste so good (like who wants to eat healthy on a hot summer beach day). They have pretty elaborate selection of bowls, categorized under Pitaya/Acai/Coconut. I got myself an electric mermaid bowl since it was visually appealing, I must say I was bowled out by the flavors and taste and gobbled it all down in a few minutes. It was filled up with some Pitaya fruit purée blended with coconut milk, strawberries, pineapple, bananas, shaved coconut, granola and topped with Nutella :) It was truly refreshing and also filling at the same time. Some may feel $10 for this bowl is a bit expensive but I'd say it's worth every penny to eat this healthy yet yummy bowl that is sure going to make you happy! The place is pretty vibrant and bustling with crowd that's a mix of all ages and the service staff very cheerful and friendly. Great stuff guys !! read more

Playa Bowls - Electric mermaid Pitaya bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Belmar, New Jersey

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The Playa bowls and coffee are good. They were also the only bathroom in Belmar so I'd pay any price for their coffee. Shame on Belmar for not having any other public restrooms. read more

I'm annoyed at myself for taking so long to try Playa Bowls. There is always a huge line here, and I never wanted to wait. Now that I finally tried it, I can say it's worth the hype and definitely waiting on line. That being said, so far I've only tried the acai Nutella Bowl which is stated to be a good pick for a first time. The Acai is so refreshing with a perfect consistency. The granola gives it a nice crunch. And of course, the Nutella on top is delicious. They deliver to the beach too. We've gotten it delivered once before and it arrived in perfect condition - no melting. read more

Ordered a Nutella bowl and added peanut butter. No peanut butter and no granola in the bowl. 2nd time this is happened at the Holmdel Nj location. Wish they took more time when making the bowls. read more

I waited 15 minutes in line, which was fine because it was Sunday and I knew it'd be busy, but then I waited almost half an hour for my acai bowl because they lost my order ticket and made everyone else's order who ordered after me. So disorganized. The pura vida bowl was good and the interior is pretty though. Overpriced, but what do you expect from a healthy beachfront establishment? read more

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This place was a great place to go to! Tons of varieties to get with your açaí bowl. You can even change the base mix from Açaí to coconut to pitaya and more. I mixed mine with coconut and açaí. My wife got the gingerbread bowl which is a seasonal bowl. Both hit the spot! You get loads of food with each bowl! The atmosphere is great here. Very cool how it is also combined with a cozy coffee spot. I would definitely recommend coming here. read more

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Be sure to stop in to playa for some delicious and healthy treats! Both their smoothies and bowls are to die for; I'm a big fan of the Nutella bowl which includes your choice of base (I like the classic açaí), strawberries, bananas, coconut flakes, granola, and a drizzle of Nutella. You can add or take away ingredients as you please. Their prices are on the higher side (average of $10 per bowl), but the ingredients are fresh and their açaí is specially made. I will continue to stop here as an after beach or school treat. read more

Playa Bowls - Nutella bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Belmar, New Jersey

Great and quick service. The shop is clean and everything is fresh. The bowls are prepared exactly how you order. They're super filling! Staff is friendly and accommodating. read more

Playa Bowls is a Jersey Shore essential in the summer. It's a quick place to grab filling and refreshing fruit bowls. There are a ton of options to choose from, but the big categories are açaí bowls, pitaya bowls, banana bowls, and coconut bowls. My friend and I split a Goji bowl, which has a pitaya base. All the food here is delicious. It's sweet and tasty and honestly very nutritious. Service here is very good, as you can tell the staff is trying their best to be as fast as possible. My only complaint about this place is that the food items are a little pricier than I would've thought it'd be for fruit. If you're looking for a quick place to cool off and get refreshed, Playa Bowls can do just that! read more

Playa Bowls - Goji Bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Belmar, New Jersey

Healthy boardwalk food in a really cute, comfortable and surprisingly large cafe. If you're into the acai bowl, pitaya bowl, kale, smoothie scene, this place is a can't miss. Enjoy! read more

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I ordered the dolce smoothie which was supposed to be chocolate protein powder, pb, banana, and coconut milk. It tastes sour like coffee (which is not in the description I double checked). Or like they snuck some pineapple in there. Not a fan. read more

Playa Bowls - Dolce Smoothie - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Belmar, New Jersey

Service is quick and prompt, playa bowls are delicious fruit is always fresh! Definitely recommend! read more

Playa Bowls - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Belmar, New Jersey

I had a fruit bowl today and got food poisoning had to leave work early got very very sick. Horrible experience will never go back.

One of the best acai bowls I have ever had. Especially since everything down the shore is super expensive. It's about $10.00 and you can really add or replace any of the ingredients you need too. I like to replace the honey with Nutella, I always add pineapple, chia seeds and coconut flakes. That's basically my special ingredients, the staff is super sweet. It's very face paced for being down the shore, the line is usually huge for such a small place. This is the best meal and most refreshing meal for after a long day at the beach! read more

Playa Bowls - ACAI BOWL - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Belmar, New Jersey

I had a delicious Tropical Acai Bowl and my husband had a Poke Bowl, both were outstanding!! It was so good we went back 2 days later! Great service and fun, beach/surf atmosphere. read more

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I was in the West Caldwell location on 4/21@2pm. ordered stupid Cupid for mom mom who resides in a memory care unit. I asked the young lady (wish I got their names) can I purchase a cup of fresh fruit? my mom would really enjoy it as a snack. she smiled and said sure but no charge. Maybe she sensed I was having an emotional day. Her act of generosity made my day. I will be back there later this evening for a protein shake my my mom. thanks Playa Bowls. You now have a customer for life. read more

This place besides having such a cool atmosphere and decor has really good yummy and healthy bowls... unless you get the Nutella Acai bowl like I normally do! Take a break from the sun and come enjoy one of their refreshing juices, smoothies or bowls. read more

Playa Bowls - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Belmar, New Jersey