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    Playa Bowls

    4.3 (24 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Danielle Y.

    Came here to escape the heat and it did not disappoint! Staff were super nice, and gave us samples so we could try different bases to see what we liked. We ended up getting the pura vida bowl and got the bases split to half açaí and half pitaya. The perfect meal on a hot summer day!

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    Karen L.

    Love an açaí bowl so was excited to try a new place. Service was fast and friendly. I had the Pura Vida bowl and was happy they let me sub honey for peanut butter. All and all a good bowl, lots of fruit. I personally prefer a granola that has lots of nuts, but this gave a decent crunch. Would love to come try a smoothie next!

    Protein power Acai bowl. Sub granola for almond butter.

    Acai is mid - tastes like a frosty which is pretty much all Acai smoothies outside of Brazil. Crazy expensive - 15 bucks for a standard. Presentation and toppings are phenomenal. Friendly service. Go to Deep Purpl instead.

    Goldie Mango
    Genna G.

    Thrilled they opened this Chicago location. We loved our bowls and the service was fast, friendly and efficient. Stuck with the green base as it's the lowest in calories and sugar and enjoyed it thoroughly ( topped with banana, strawberries, granola. chia seeds and honey - yum). My daughter loved her mango Goldie bowl as well ( Nutella topping made it sort of a dessert like brunch ) . Highly Recommend - o have a feeling we will be regulars here !

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    Rahul S.

    Playa Bowls in Bucktown-Wicker Park is my new go-to for smoothie bowls! The beachy, vibrant vibe is a perfect backdrop for their fresh and flavorful menu. I tried the Nutelloco- a coconut based bowl with added peanut butter. It was delicious, but I can't imagine it was THAT healthy. Super fresh ingredients though and just the right portion. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable, making the whole experience even better. Whether you're a smoothie bowl fan or trying one for the first time, this spot is a green light. I'll be back to explore more of the menu (see pic).

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    Ariagna G.

    Absolutely loved this place, will be my go-to!! The food is all fresh! Service was fast. The vibe was beachy, makes you feel like you're in Hawaii or Florida. I did a "create your own" bowl and it was amazing that you can mix match your açaí bowl base. Prices are reasonable (tropical smoothie would be the same price but their açaí bowls are not freshly made).

    Mariana A.

    I'm so excited that playa bowls its now in Chicago! I stopped in bucktown for a sweet treat and found this. There is only one location so far, so it's definitely worth it to try most things in the menu. I had the Nutella bowl half stupid Cupid mix. I will definitely recommend the smoothies as well and they have a big variety of things to choose from. There is a reward program that I been using for years so you can get discounts, free bowls once in a while. Totally worth it

    Shoutout to the night crew for their amazing customer service and delicious açaí bowls! We showed up right at 8:59 PM, and they still greeted us with smiles and great energy. They didn't rush us at all and made our bowls with care--so fresh and so good! We really appreciated the kindness and quality even so close to closing time. Thank you!

    8th Ave Acai Bowl

    I like these bowls but they seriously charge 2 bucks for the most miserable amount of peanut butter

    Pitaya bowl and açaí bowl
    Clayton R.

    The pitaya bowl was so good. There are lots of options on the menu so definitely going back soon to try some of the others. I'm really happy to see Playa Bowls expanding to Chicago!

    Nutaya Bowl

    The best healthy lunch bowl in town!! I love coming here and the reward system is awesome! Staff is so nice as well.

    Electric Mermaid Pitaya Bowl with Peanut Butter
    Serge G.

    I recently went back to Playa Bowls in Bucktown to try their new winter special menu items that really peaked my interest, and I love Playa Bowls, I personally think they have the best acai bowls around. Kicked things of with their Gingerbreaad Bites, a fun festive take on their regulat bites but with some gingerbread spice. I loved the Peppermint Mocha Sweet Cold Brew with a very pronounced flavor of peppermint mixed in with the sweet and rich cold brew. The gingerbread smoothie tasted exactly like a gingerbread cookie as smoothie, not my cup of tea but for the gingerbread lovers, this is for you. Now they have two new acai bowls starting with their Avalance Cocont Bowl having a coconut blend with blue spirulina making it look ice blue, but still fruity and flavorful. The North Pole Acai Bowl was more unique and my speed, it was acai based with bleuberry flax granola, banana, strawberry along with nutella and crushed peppermint. Delicately tart and layered with that delicious peppermint, huge fan of that bowl.

    Excellent addition to Damen Ave. Adorable spot, fresh bowls, amazing customer service (Analise sp? is the nicest). Not cheap but worth it! Playa Bowls has only been open for a few weeks and we've been 3x. Pro tip: order ahead on the app during busy weekend hours.

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    Always delicious and fast service. Great spot to stop on a casual night out. Highly recommend!

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    Ordered it for a delivery and by the time it arrived, the acai melted and it just tasted like sugar water. The fruit was tasty though.

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    Love playa bowls!! Best bowls & smoothies in Chicago! The restaurant is a great vibe and has a big menu.

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