Continuing my America 250 representing a restaurant starting in New Jersey in Playa Bowls, which started on the Jersey shore in 2014. I first tried Playa Bowls in Burtonsville, MD in March 2025 and loved it. I visited their College Park location speaking of America 250 on July 4, 2026. I combined this with a $2.50 individual cheese pizza deal at Ledo in honor of 250 that day only, which was a block away from here. Playa Bowls had a 250 bonus points promotion going on that 4th of July weekend. Staff at the College Park location was very friendly, at least on par with my experiences at Burtonsville. I always never know what I'm getting whenever I go. I remembered to look at their seasonal specialty bowls, but neither terribly appealed to me. I ended up going with Coco Berry bowl, which came with strawberries, blueberries, a yogurt base, coconut, banana, & blueberry flax granola. This was delicious! This was also unintentional, but the bowl I got happened to be red, white, & blue, so that was cool! read more

Playa Bowls - My delicious Playa Bowl on the right with my $2.50 cheese pizza on 4th of July 2026 for America 250 - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - College Park, Maryland

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Bustling area and I'm obsessed with the Holiday Avalanche Coconut bowl! They made it so beautifully! I wish they'd keep this bowl on the menu. Try it if you've been on the fence. Totally delicious. The service was quick, friendly. The bathroom needed attention but I know that's tricky to maintain. Go, enjoy!!! read more

Playa Bowls - Holiday Avalanche Coconut Bowl - the best - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - College Park, Maryland

We got ours in Fishers, IN and I am so happy we have been there multiple times. I am sure this place is still just as amazing.

I went in with a family member and the dude with the beard working there was very weird towards me compared to all the other customers that came thru that door. He treated other customers with more enthusiasm while he was being almost quiet towards me. He barely talked to me and the bowl he gave my family member wasn't filled how it should've been compared to other customers bowls. The energy he gave to others and me was completely different and it made me highly uncomfortable. read more

I love love love Playa bowls. I always get the Nutella Bowl and it's always good 10/10. Always good service with friendly workers read more

Playa Bowls - Nutella Acai Bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - College Park, Maryland

Playa bowls is my go-to açaí bowl place! I usually get the nutaya bowl ( made with Nutella) with half pitaya and half mango. I love that they let you choose different bases! I came here twice within two days and both times they didn't disappoint! The only issue I noticed is that some of the blueberries didn't feel as fresh as they could have. Some were squishy/smushed so they felt a bit old. Other than that, the quality and quantity were both great at this location. It seemed pretty busy both times when I went around brunch time but they provided the order within about 5 minutes. read more

Playa Bowls - Nutaya Pitaya Bowl (half mango half pitaya) - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - College Park, Maryland

I always come here to treat myself when I'm in the area. The service is fairly quick and the bowls are pretty decent. The main con is that the base, I've only had the açaí bowls, is watery. If you prefer a thicker consistency I wouldn't recommend. read more

Playa Bowls - Nutella Acai Bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - College Park, Maryland

I've tried just about every smoothie bowl, but I finally made it to Playa Bowls! Decided to try the Goldie Mango Bowl, which is a mango base topped with blueberry flax granola, strawberry, banana, and Nutella. Wow - definitely made the right choice! It was super scrumptious and had that perfect mix of sweetness and crunch. Only downside? The price tag was a bit much at $13 for such a small bowl. Still, it was a great treat, and I'd totally recommend giving it a try if you're in the area! read more

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As a Nicaragüense, I had to try this spot out! We got the pink pitaya smoothie and the booster. Both so delicious! Not too sweet and the flavors are as good as they look! I'll definitely be returning for the açaí bowl next! It's a cute little shop, but just enough space if you wanna stay and enjoy your drink/bowl. The staff are friendly as well. read more

Playa Bowls - Pink Pitaya - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - College Park, Maryland

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I always have a great experience coming here. The ambiance is great and the atmosphere is very polished. The staff is always welcoming with service that's quick and easy. You can always add to your bowls but they give you a nice portion read more

Playa Bowls - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - College Park, Maryland

At 11:00 am on Saturday September 6, there's was a lady working there who was awful. Not only was she rude but was stingy. She barely filled up my bowl,gave me going bad strawberries, and was incredibly rude. If I'm paying $15.00 for a smoothie bowl I expect it to be filled. She added ONE scoop on granola and barely added strawberries and no nuttella drizzle on top. I go to another location that is 10x better. DO NOT COME HERE read more

Playa Bowls - Barely filled up the bow, going bad strawberries - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - College Park, Maryland

My wife and I continue to search out good places for coffee and açaí bowls. Todays trip took us to the CP location. Açaí was good. There is a large assortment of açaí and smoothies. Only two pricey cold brew options for coffee . The service was reasonable, and the location was virtually empty. Not a place to go and hang out and study; even conversation was drowned out by the music. I would anticipate that once UMd students are back, it will be busier and more college energy feel. For now, we would go back if the need arose. 3.5/5 stars read more

I love the bowls here. They're oddly sweet which I'm not sure how but it's good nonetheless. The service is usually pretty good and fast. It's a cute little place, very tropical feel. They have soooooooo many options. I usually come here after my hot yoga class and it always hits the spot. I built my own bowl. Pitaya base, bananas, blueberries, strawberries, granola and chia seeds. It legit tasted like I was eating trix cereal. Soooooo good without all the bad stuff. read more

Playa Bowls - Pink Pitaya - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - College Park, Maryland

I go here religiously but recently decided to switch to a different location because they just don't fill the bowls anymore especially if you substitute something the bowl is half empty and lacking in every ingredient. it's not the same i'm not sure if they got strict about portions but it's not worth it for what you are paying it's disappointing. read more

My go-to 'fruit smoothie bowls' eatery has been Pure Raw Juice- however I discovered Playa Bowls from a Facebook promo offering BOGO & figured why not try somewhere new. The Pros: They offer a huge variety of pre-created bowl combinations beyond their competitors. There are way more ingredients to select from between the bases and toppings. I also really appreciate how easy they make it to customize a bowl beyond the pre-created selection (i.e I was able to easily request combining base flavors, selecting add-ons, and swapping out ingredients). This made it so much easier to select & enjoy my unique bowl. All the ingredients were fresh: juicy fruit, crispy granola, crunchy toppings. And everything was made right when I ordered to make it even fresher! The Cons: At $11 a bowl, the overall product was smaller than I expected. Though over loaded with toppings it was less quantity at a higher price- While my bowl was delicious, and fun to customize, I probably would stick to my go-to place for the cost, as it was more a side snack than a meal read more

Playa Bowls - Tide bowl w.a half coconut base - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - College Park, Maryland

I saw this place on Instagram via my friends story and liked the concept. I found a nearby location and decided to give it a shot. I walked in and was immediately greeted. The customer service staff was outstanding. I turned my attention to the all and Inwas immediately overwhelmed. There is A LOT on the menu. I found out there were multiple bases that they use per bowl and they allowed me to sample one of each. I thought this was GREAT for business. I ended up ordering the Tide-Banana Bowl. The fruit is definitely FRESH! The Gronola bar is good as well. I couldn't seem to get past the entire combination of mixed foods together in the banana base. The bowl isn't for me but I enjoyed my time there. I may give them smoothies a chance. If you decide to go, make sure you test the bases if you're new to the concept. read more

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I've tried this place twice for smoothie bowls and enjoyed both times. It's a tiny spot and can be missed when trying to find as it's tucked on a side street in CP. Sometimes it can get a little crowded, so be prepared to potentially stand outside. But, the bowls are pretty good and definitely filling. Fruit and toppings are fresh. Staff is pretty friendly. I think I waited about 10 minutes when there were a few people in front me, which is reasonable. I recommend if you're looking for smoothie bowls. read more

This place is hidden by tons of endless road constructions but is worth the find. I absolutely loved how you can do half/half on different bowl flavors (here I combined pitaya and their green bowl). Not many place let you do that and it's perfect for anyone indecisive! My issue was their service which knocked them down to three stars. No warm greeting as you enter, every employee was in the back talking until i stood theres for a while. My bowl was completely sticky on the lid and the sides, I had to stop and wipe it off. No spoons were in my to go order until I asked for them. Subpar service but the bowl was good. read more

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10/29/22 I was upsettt when I saw them taking the place they used to be at down, but never knew they just switched locations! They moved to the side where target is next to the papa johns. My bowl was good the only thing was there wasn't much flavor in the acai and it was lowkey stiff. I asked for the nutella bowl and replaced the coconut flakes with chia seeds, and i also added honey on top. The nutella bowl was just a acai bowl because it barely had any nutella, im not sure if it was because they had almost to no nutella but it would be good to be informed about it. I like that they now have music that is loud because before they would have no music and it would be awkward to talk. read more

Playa Bowls - Nutella Acai Bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - College Park, Maryland

I love the customer service I receive every time l come here. The açai bowl is the best one in my opinion and very delicious. I think the only improvement would be inconsistent portion sizes, but nonetheless it is definitely worth it to stop by and give it a try! read more

Cool vibe. Good açaí bowls. I took a star because the lady working there said they don't have a juicer. Then why are there juices on the menu? Instead of the watermelon juice, I ordered an açaí bowl. Very good. Fresh. No complaints. There isn't a sign so you can easily miss it. It's between the Papa John pizza and the Thai spot. read more

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Another place for açaí bowls. It's a trend that's gotten out of hand. Playa Bowls is yet another hopping on board, rolling out the hipster fruit and toppings. Bowls are the main thing here. They also have smoothies if you fill like sipping instead of spooning. I got a mixed bowl. It's about $10 for mixed bowls. This came with the açaí purée, which is standard. Coconut and granola are among the most popular toppings here. There's also fruit in case you think you don't have enough fruit already, with the most popular ones being blueberries and strawberries. Also they have sauces you can douse your bowl in. These include chocolate and peanut butter, among others. It has some premise flavors. You can also mix up your own with whatever you feel like. It has a small dining area. Outlets are available. These are above the counters along the walls. read more

Playa Bowls - Bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - College Park, Maryland

Every time we go here it is always consistent...the food is good, the staff is helpful and friendly...heading back again today... read more

Playa Bowls - Having Playa Bowl after lunch... - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - College Park, Maryland

I received a bogo coupon and figured might as well go try the place, especially since it was just a few minutes down the road from our hotel! We're glad we did, the bowls were good. We may go back to try the smoothies next. There is parking in front of the store. read more

Playa Bowls - Tropical bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - College Park, Maryland

In a situation where I could've taken full advantage to throw dirt on an establishment, I can't. Customer service will forever be a saving grace and shouts out to those that take it seriously! Not only was the gentleman professional over the phone but, made sure that rectification was in the form of replacing my order. What was nice to notice is how though it was a situation under repair, no store representative lost their focus and the traffic of customers flowed seamlessly. This made the Pura Vida even better. This on top of the cocoa nibs, coconut shreds, almond butter and white chocolate I added to it. Oh, half açaí/half coconut base...just in case anyone wanted to know how I prefer the faithful Pura Vida! Thanks again and thanks for keeping a clean facility that looks nice inside! read more

Playa Bowls - Pura Vida *Half Açaí/Half Coconut Granola Honey Strawberries Blueberries *Almond Butter *White Chocolate *Cocoa Nibs *Coconut Shreds - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - College Park, Maryland

So my review is literally based on one item and it's not the signature açaí bowls. I was in the mood for a smoothie while out and decided to try them out. I ordered the Aloha smoothie and it was easily one of the best smoothies I've had. It was the perfect amount of flavor and refreshing. This spot is pretty popular and can get crowded quickly but they move quickly. There's so much on the menu and I will definitely return to try other items on the menu. read more

I love the large variety of the different bowls, smoothies, juices, etc they have available. There are so many options to choose from, but I decided to try their pink flamingo pitaya bowl and added strawberries for an additional cost. The strawberries definitely made a great addition to the bowl. Can't wait to try the other items on their menu! read more

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I absolutely love smoothie bowls so I was excited when I found this place. It's a tiny spot across from Univ of Maryland. My favorite bowl is the Pura Vida, I've only ordered one other type of bowl lol! Pura vida is really good and the bowl is pretty filling. The staff is hit or miss depending on the day; sometimes they're friendly sometimes they just don't care. I've only had my bowl messed up once but another staff member rectified the situation. I think the girl that messed it up was new and wouldn't ask for help. Anyway, I come here often and recommend it if you want a smoothie bowl in this area. read more

Playa Bowls - Pura Vida Acai Bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - College Park, Maryland

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This was a delightful little find. Just off the campus of University of Maryland right on route one is Playa Bowls. They have an energetic and friendly staff that builds your nutritious and delicious fruit bowl while you wait. The menu has such variety that it will take a long time to explore. Add in the fact that the two that I got were so good that I would want them again and exploration is going to take even longer. Do yourself a favor and indulge your sweet tooth while still eating nutritious. The only downside is the lack of parking which is always a problem in College Park. read more

Playa Bowls - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - College Park, Maryland

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Smoothie bowl was tasty would definitely buy from them again. Ordered through Uber eats and still was thick so you know you can travel with them. read more

Playa Bowls - Electric Mermaid Pitaya Bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - College Park, Maryland

I've been to Playa Bowls 3 times within a week and a half. When looking for smoothie places I always want the smoothie to be made from fruit and not juice, ice, and, artificial colors. According to the menu all of the smoothies and bowls are made with fruit, veggies, milk, etc. This makes me extremely happy because I know im eating healthy food which is worth the price. Speaking of prices Playa Bowls prices seem pretty similar to one of my favorite smoothie chains, South Block so it is not unreasonable. A little pricey for daily use but a nice treat after a week of classes. What I have tried: -Nutella bowl (5/5): acai base topped with granola, banana, strawberries, coconut flakes, and nutella drizzle --Love the dried blueberries in the granola it adds an unexpected crunch and sweetness -Electric Mermaid (4/5): pitaya base topped with granola, pineapple, mango, coconut flakes and honey. --loved the pitaya base and honey. Only complaint is that I wish the fruit on top was a little more ripe. -Nutelloco (4.5/5) I did half coconut and acai base topped with granola, banana, strawberries, raw cacao, coconut flakes, and nutella Overall I love Playa Bowls. I just wish their serving size was a little larger. read more

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My go to spot, the people working are always nice and my açaí bowl is always delicious read more

Playa Bowls - Nutella Acai Bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - College Park, Maryland

My friends and I tried an custom açaí bowl, the matcha smoothie, and the dawn juice. Açaí bowl: The açaí bowl we made came with coconut flakes, blueberries and granola. The açaí base was really good, one of the best açaí bowls I've had. The blueberries were sweet and not frozen. Matcha smoothie: The smoothie was very overpriced, with a small size that was over $7. The smoothie was not sweet and not flavorful. Dawn juice: Very fresh. The juice tasted like it was freshly squeezed and very flavorful. Overall, Playa bowl is a nice addition to the route 1 restaurants near UMD. It is very pricey for what you get, so I will not come here often. However, it was relatively tasty and fresh. read more

Great fruit bowl, açaí and smoothie options. I love that they can literally make whatever you want. The staff is also so friendly and the service is super quick so it's a great place to grab a snack on the go. read more

Oh my! This is by far the best ACAI bowl I've had in the area. Everything was good and fresh. I ordered the Tropical Acai and you couldn't tell me they didn't have those pineapples shipped from Hawaii. It was so good and plentiful I can't wait to go back. I drove about 30 minutes to get to this location and I will gladly make the drive again. My only wish is that they open more locations maybe in the Bowie/Upper Marlboro area. I would even be happy if they came to Crofton. Until that time comes, I can't wait to go back. read more

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Tasty and fast! I appreciate that most of their ingredients are vegan. They have a lot of choices and the fruit was fresh and delicious read more

Great quick service and a large assortment of bowls to choose from. I love stopping here for my first meal of the day

I have been coming to this place for yearssss since they've opened and I love it! Me and my friend used to come religiously every week it's so good!!! But lately the quality is running down. The last two times I've been I had a bad experience. First they served me old soggy fruit on top of my bowl the strawberries were literally inedible. The next time I went a few days ago I get the same thing I always do a half and half bowl and the pitaya was literally juice!!! The mango side was frozen but the other part was just melted as soon as I got it. I sat outside to eat right by the shop so there was no way it melted that fast. I usually take it home and eat it and it stays frozen. On top of that I told them no coconuts and both times they put it on there I told them I have a coconut allergy the first time and they remade the bowl but the second time I just picked them off. I hate that this place is becoming ran down because it's really good. But I can't keep spending $15 on a bowl of fruit and the quality of it isn't up to par. read more

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I stopped by yesterday and it was packed. Every seat was taken by happy students in yoga pants and sweatshirts. The service was quick and choices were endless. I'm a big fan of Pitaya Bowls! They're all the rage lately here in MD (and on Insta, of course!) and they've kicked my $4.99 Costco Acai bowls to the back seat. This place has 3 suggested options. It taste like a creamy, tropical parfait, and despite its bright color, has a subtle flavor with granola, strawberries, bananas & honey drizzle. Ummmhmmmmm good! read more

Good fresh fruit. Good portion. Service was good. Inside was clean and spacious. I look forward to going again.