Monday, September 21, 2026 is the last day of summer with autumn officially beginning the next day. Let's end the summer season with a nice icy beach bowl! Yes, "Playa Bowls" translates directly to "Beach Bowls" because playa is the Spanish word for beach. I came with some spin class gals and what a treat. I ordered The Pura Vida bowl (base of signature açaí topped with blueberry flax granola, fresh strawberries, blueberries, and a drizzle of honey). It was everything I wanted after spin class to cool off and get some good nutrition. Eat your colors, y'all! Playa Bowls started in 2014 as a small sidewalk cart in Belmar, New Jersey, founded by surfers Abby Taylor and Rob Giuliani. With over 400 shops operating across more than 30 states, you can only assume why this place is so well-loved. read more

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I'm bananas for bananas, so naturally I skipped right past the açaí and went straight for the Olas Bowl. The Olas Bowl starts with a banana blend made with banana, honey, and almond milk, then piles on blueberry flax granola, fresh banana, blueberries, coconut flakes, chia seeds, and almond butter. Basically, it is banana on banana. And honestly? I really liked it. The banana base was creamy and naturally sweet, while the blueberries gave it a little tartness and the granola added some much-needed crunch. Coconut flakes and chia seeds gave everything more texture, and the almond butter made the whole bowl richer and more substantial. There is a lot happening in one bowl but somehow the banana still gets to be the main star. Fun banana fact: botanically, bananas are actually berries. The shop itself is really fun, with a bright, beachy vibe that makes a bowl of blended fruit feel vaguely like you are doing something tropical instead of just hiding from the Arizona heat. Four stars from me. The Olas was refreshing, filling, and a nice change from the usual açaí bowl. If you are a fellow banana enthusiast, this is probably the bowl I would point you toward. Although apparently I shouldn't point. So I'll gesture politely in its general direction. read more

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4/25/26: holy smokes do they have a sh*t ton of bowls! Plus a large selection of smoothies & fresh juices. It was crazy (good) how many options they had. Parking: part of a substantially-sized shopping area so plenty of parking is available. Just beware the huge SUVs trying to back out. Atmosphere: bursting with colors & cool decor. Service: decent, not overly friendly but def not rude either. Drinks: a can of Poppi & the beach break juice (pineapple, carrot, ginger, and lemon). The juices were exceptionally balanced in the Beach Break and there was no overly dominant flavor. It was very good, though next time I'll likely ask for a glass of ice cubes because it was not cold, just cool Bowls: Electric Mermaid and Mango Berry. So effin' good, both of them. The bowls are very large, too, and I feel the price was reasonable ($13 & $12, respectively). Now that summer is upon us, Playa Bowls will be a great place to enjoy some cool food (figuratively and literally). :-) read more

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Sooooooo yummy omg. What a nice healthy sweet treat. They have so many options. The first time I came I saw that they had mango and I love mango. Not a lot of açaí bowl places have different bases so it's nice that Playa Bowls have more flavors. The service was friendly and attentive! Cute place reminds me of some place by the beach! I can't wait to come back. I like that you get rewards if you sign up and continue to comeback read more

Playa Bowls - Mango Break - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Having a hangover in the hellishly hot summer of Arizona is NO BUENO. All day, I'd been feeling like a smoothie was the cure for my self-induced ills. I looked up smoothie places near me and saw Playa Bowls and managed to drag my butt there. I'm so glad I did. I felt healthier as soon as I walked in and saw the huge chalkboard full of fruit bowls, smoothies, and juices. And almost everything on the menu is vegan, which is right up my alley. I wanted to order everything! But I settled on the Aloha smoothie with coconut milk, mango, pineapple, and I subbed pitaya (dragonfruit) for the banana. Look at that bright pink beauty of a smoothie in the pic! I'll definitely be going back to Playa Bowls on the regular. read more

Playa Bowls - The Aloha smoothie (pitaya subbed for banana). - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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We finally had time to stop by and try the new Surf Quenchers and boy oh boy will we be back for more of them !! They're so refreshing that I felt caffeinated off my first sip-- despite not ordering the caffeine shots they offer to be added to them! I've never had a bad or disappointing experience with Playa Bowls or the Chandler location itself and always leave feeling lighter & happier than when I walked in We love you Playa Bowls read more

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This place is my current obsession! They have lots of flavors and topping options along with customizations. I love the fresh fruit and coco whip on top! The portion sizes for the bowls are big enough for one or two people if you want to share or eat it all yourself! The service is fairly quick although if it is busy I would plan on 5-10 minutes. You can also order ahead online but it seems like there are more bowl options in the store. There's a good amount of seating inside with a tropical vibe. read more

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Friendly staff and you can create any custom bowl that you may want. I had Açaí, gluten free granola, almond butter, banana and blueberries. Overall good quality but the açaí and especially the granola were too sweet for me, but if you have a sweet tooth, you will probably love it. read more

Playa Bowls - A build your own with açaí, almond butter and fruit - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Smoothies and bowls are yummy!! Little pricey but as expected for high quality ingredients read more

Playa Bowls - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Good protein bowls I get the coconut one ! I love the size of the bowls too! The staff is not that friendly though.

I was craving something light and refreshing so I stopped in here during my lunch break. First time trying this place! It's so crazy how this one little spot looks now. My friend used to own a cell phone repair shop right here years ago. The place is cute, bright, and clean inside. The girls working there were friendly and welcoming. They have a pretty large menu but I looked ahead of time. My order: Lola (green bowl) w/ 1/2 coconut base - $12 Mermaid Fuel juice 12oz (they were out of kale so I subbed spinach) - $6.99 Blue Mermaid Wave (bottled juice) - $7.99 The bowl and Mermaid Fuel juice were delicious and refreshing. The bowl was loaded with pineapple, mango and coconut flakes! I saved the bottled juice for tomorrow. Everything is pricey, as expected, but I don't go often read more

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I have been to Playa bowls a few times. On this visit I was in the mood for one of their bowls. In February they have a special "bae bowl" which includes: Half Playa Pitaya Half Stupid Cupid Base (strawberry, banana & coconut milk) topped with blueberry flax granola, strawberries, coconut flakes, goji berries & chocolate drizzle. I opted for my bowl without the goji berries. The bowl was packed with flavors and they're not stingy with the toppings. The fruit was of good quality and fresh. The bowl was very filling and a healthy option for lunch. The store gives me San Diego vibes and is kept clean. If you're overwhelmed by the large menu the employees are friendly and offer great suggestions. They also offer a reward program which is a nice way to earn free items in the future. read more

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I love Playa Bowls and normally go to the Queen Creek area. I stumbled by this location and was pleasantly surprised, exactly the same quality as the one in Queen Creek. I had wonderful service also and got my half acai half pitaya Nutella bowl! The decor is so cute and fun, makes me want to go to the beach it makes me thinking I am one already. Great new location find! read more

Playa Bowls - Beautiful location - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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Ooh, this place is good! After seeing so many reviews from other friends, I had to make a point to come here. I've been craving mango lately, and this place hit the spot. This menu is HUGE, so I definitely have a lot to get through. My order was the Goldie Mango, which was topped with strawberry, banana, granola, and Nutella. I loved this combination, but I did find the Nutella a bit much. The portions were good and really helped cool me down from our 115-degree weather. The service was great and place was very clean! read more

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I've driven past Playa Bowls a few times since they opened, and I finally decided to stop in on Friday morning. I was immediately greeted by one energetic employee (the other was busy preparing orders!). The menu is plastered on the wall immediately to your left upon entering, everything is spelled out well. If you don't like any of the combinations they make, they offer custom items as well! I opted for the Pura Vida açaí bowl - açaí, granola, honey, strawberries, and bananas. My goodness I have just finished paying when the one gal already had my bowl packed and ready to go! It made the short ride home without spillage, always a plus! The bowl was PACKED overflowing the brim! I really enjoyed this açaí bowl! The granola and honey complemented the açaí well. The granola is definitely on the sweeter side, which I liked. The fruit was also really fresh as well. I enjoyed this bowl for breakfast and ate about 2/3 before I was full. I truly believe their prices justify what you're getting, and I'll definitely return to try more! read more

Playa Bowls - Pura Vida- Acai Bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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We love this place! We go here regularly before my daughters swim practice and it never disappoints. We always get the Nutella bowl with an acai and pitaya base. I have not tried any thing else but definitely will soon. The inside is decorated so beautiful, such as please to the eyes. The bowls are so delicious! The fruit is fresh and arranged so nicely. The pitaya is so good along with the Nutella. I am sure their smoothies have the same quality. The workers are so nice and make the bowls quick. Definitely come here! read more

Greeted when we walked in the door. The girl taking our order, was friendly patient and offered up the loyalty program. The cold brew was exceptional. Our bowls were generous and tasted great! read more

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I love playa bowls! I went frequently on the east coast but was so disappointed in the Acai flavor here. The Acai texture was like ice and not smooth at all. The flavor was also terrible that I wasn't able to eat it. I had half mango base and that had a smoother and more flavorful consistence. The fruit is what I love most about playa and I think the ratio between the granola and Acai is perfect here. read more

I love going to Playa bowls because every time I get açai from here it's super fresh. The store is also super cute and well decorated. I do like the consistency of all the playa bowl stores looking the same. Service is great read more

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Ambience, fine and inviting in the service was excellent! The açaí bowl was delicious. read more

Playa Bowls - Açaí bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Playa Bowls serves amazing açaí, and numerous other types of bowls. I tried two of the açai bowls, one being the Nutella bowl, both were incredible. If you want a healthy food option, this is definitely a great choice. There is a bowl for every type of pallet, and there are numerous bowls that are vegetarian and vegan friendly. read more

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First time here, I think this place is new? Service was fast and friendly. The girl that took my order told me about the rewards program and this is conveniently right around the corner from my gym at F45 so no brainer. I got the pura vida bowl. Acai was a good consistency, not watery like at some places. Berries were fresh and they didn't skimp! But, I am a granola fiend, so I wish they would give more granola :( Maybe next time I will ask but definitely a nice little spot next to the "lake" of north Chandler. read more

Great place to take your family after a basketball game. The service was friendly, the atmosphere was decked out like Hawaii and the bowls were healthy and delicious! Would recommend and will be back. read more

Updated review in response to the Business's note to the original review: My review was referring to the consistency, texture, look and temperature of the bases, not the ingredients. I agree, Playa Bowls does not sell ice cream. read more

Playa Bowls - Half & half coconut & mango base mango power bowl. Green base Pacific bowl. - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

There are so many delicious choices and combinations to choose from here. They can be quite busy and each order is made to order, so be forewarned. Quality takes time! I have never been disappointed with anything ordered here. Love it. read more

Super yummy and good service excellent vibes ! If you wanna try a new açaí place this is the one ! A very beach Hawaii vibe next to a lake , the service and employees are so nice never had a bad thing with all my interactions, good job crew! read more

Playa Bowls - Nutella Nutella- Acai Bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Nothing like a Saturday morning smoothie to start the weekend off right! Ordered the Açaí energy in a 16 oz. and it was ready super fast. Definitely will be back to try the bowls! This location is extra cool bc you can get a coffee next door at Coffee Rush and sit by the water. read more

Playa Bowls - Acai Energy Smoothie 16oz - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

My first açaí bowl! The menu is huge and I really appreciate the employee listing off the most popular items. The bowl was delicious! read more

Playa Bowls - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

There was one worker so there was a tiny bit of a wait but he was doing his best and took care of us. These are the best açaí bowls/mango bowl I've had, soooooo delicious and they load your bowls!!! The price is very reasonable mine was about $13 read more

Playa Bowls - Wellness Warrior - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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Ordered this via Grubhub. Very reasonably priced and refreshing! I got one of their coconut bowls and could not stop eating. read more

Playa Bowls - a bowl of fruit and a laptop - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

The bowls are usually great, and the ambiance is good. That being said this is the 6th time i have gotten hair inside my acai. I do not write reviews often, but make these people wear hair nets or something. I am tired of the fake demeanor the workers put on, just for me to end up with their hair inside my mouth. read more

Quick service, staff is super nice! Enjoyed my visit was a great breakfast, pura vida bowl is always my go to. Love all the bright colors inside and the free stickers of the month! read more

Super fast service and these bowls are better than anything I've ever tasted - in love I got the CocoPower bowl read more

Playa Bowls - Coco Power- Coconut Bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

So far I've tried the Nutella açaí and the NICA bowl. They both were good but I'm a banana lover so I like that one more. I also enjoyed the boost smoothie read more

If you love a good acai bowl, this is the spot! They are big so come with an appetite. The fruit topping was fresh and the granola was delicious. I got a side of Nutella for a little extra indulgence. I'm going back to try the mango bowl, you can do multiple bases in one bowl! Highly recommend! read more

Came here for Veteran's day because the local news recommended it for Vets (free bowl or something of the sort). Went in and got discriminated right away, at first I wasn't sure all I asked was if there was deals for vets (girl, mid-20s behind counter) kind of scoffed at me and said military doesn't have discount or any sort of deal, I said ok that's fine. I stepped back just to see their menu and watched someone else come up (white male, 30-40 maybe) asked the same question, they gave him a free bowl just like it was advertised on locals news. Just laughed on the inside about what I just witnessed. Don't recommend anyone not Caucasian to come here (I'm a Pacific Islander) read more

Ahhhh amazing. Incredible bowls and great portions. My favorite is the Green Power bowl. My girls love the Tropical smoothie and the Tropical bowl (açaí base). The granola is a tasty treat on its own so I typically get it on the side! read more

My wife waited for her cold brew while three girls stood around talking and not asking if she received her order. Four customers after my wife purchased, received their order. After 20 minutes she asked the status of her order, to come back and state they did not have pumpkin cold cream. Instead of offering another drink they decided to do a refund. Another note, there was a new hire and the three girls were rudely talking about her instead of helping her catch up to speed with work process. Definitely need training for the employees on customer service. read more

This is my favorite acai place ever. I go here so much and it's very delicious. It's a great place to hangout with your friends and the workers are nice. The service is very fast too! The nutella bowls have my heart! read more

Playa Bowls - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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Amazingly addictive! The place I normally go to is across town and going downhill. Thankfully I found this place and it's amazing! So many options and staff is super friendly! read more