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Playa Bowls

3.4 (22 reviews)
Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
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8th Ave Acai Bowl + strawberries and peanut butter
Alyssa M.

I usually love acai bowls but I was not a big fan of this one. The texture was great and the fruit on top was very fresh & ripe, but there was some taste in there that was just off to me and it made it difficult to eat. I'm thinking it was either the granola or the acai base, but I just really didn't like that taste. The inside of the place is very cute and has a fun beach vibe, and the service is very quick. I just wish I liked the bowls more!

Kathy K.

This health conscious chain serving smoothies and healthy bowls located in Gainesville has sustainability and community in mind. The decor is clean, bright and tropical. I ordered the Aloha Smoothie. It was good but did take a while to make. The flavor could have been better.

Rebecca V.

love plays bowls so much guys. i tried their summer special bowl and it was really good! you should definitely try it if you like pineapple!!! the workers were super friendly and everything came out super fast!! their menu has a really wide variety so there's something for everyone!!

Michaela S.

I really hate to give this place less than 5 stars. I've visited a couple of times now, and I lovveeee the variety of made to order smoothie bowls!! The menu is massive, and as someone who loves a good smoothie bowl (hi, it's me! Lol) I was honestly so excited the first time I visited with a friend. The service was good imo, cashiers were friendly enough, and our orders came out correct. My smoothie bowl was delicious and sooo filling, it was decadent like a dessert. I couldn't stop thinking about it. I love that you can choose your base: açai, pitaya, banana, kale, or you can mix and match! I'm obsessed with the sheer number of toppings and add-ins as well. My dislikes are small but will unfortunately keep me from coming back as often as I would like though: Location, location, location. It's very very close to the university, which in itself isn't a bad thing BUT parking? Impossible to find. Like, it's really really bad. If you have a car and plan to drive here, plan to spend extra time looking for parking. I can't forget to mention that they aggressively ticket in this neighborhood. One last small thing I would note is the noise level: It's very loud. Not so loud that you can't hold a conversation, but loud enough to notice. I wouldn't be able to study or work here personally, but it's a nice place for a quick lunch date with a friend. This is probably a place for college students, given the location. I just haven't been able to find a comparable place in GNV. Maybe I'll make the trek to their Jacksonville location, bc this is such an excellent concept.

Nutelloco bowl
Stephanie O.

I love playa bowls! The açaí is so incredibly delicious but i personally always go for the coconut bowl with vanilla whey protein bc the base is so yummy. I highly recommend getting granola as a topping is always so crunchy and delicious. This Gainesville location gets incredibly busy especially when the weather gets warmer so I will say if you go during peak hours it will be a very annoyingly long wait. I do really appreciate how they have stickers of the month for free though it always keeps me coming back each month!

Power Acai Bowl
Caroline B.

Really good açaí bowls here! my friend was raving about this place, so I decided to try it. However, they were out of all things banana flavor today, which was kind of sad. The workers were very nice and accommodating, though. I got the power bowl which was good but it would've been better with banana instead of blueberries. Really awesome vibe in here. Makes me feel like I'm in Hawaii!

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bruh they so slow here like they fr just stand there not doing nothing even when it's not busy...

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Great bowls , but customer service isn't it. Also wait time is ridiculous most of the time.

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Vale Healthy Kitchen

3.4(208 reviews)
3.2 mi
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great food very fresh very nice people service was very very good. the food was very good and…read moretasted fresh. I like the music too.

I have seen ads for this place all over my Instagram for a while now, so today I decided to try it!…read moreVale Healthy Kitchen is a Florida chain that focuses on serving healthy, clean ingredient dishes full of flavor. They offer a variety of things including curated and signature bowls/salads, açaí bowls, smoothies, wraps, and some healthier treats. Their menu is quite extensive and they truly have something for everyone. Everything is also very customizable, which I appreciate! I didn't dine, but DoorDashed it instead. This was hassle free and not too expensive. I actually recommend going this route as you could save money through deals on those delivery apps. I will say, this food is slightly more expensive. But this is due to the quality of ingredients they use. I really love that they don't use seed oils and focus on using lots of whole foods. This is evident in the flavor of the food and the way you feel after eating it! I had to order their famous chicken caesar wrap. Their chicken caesar wrap includes lemon garlic chicken breast, lemon garlic kale, parmesan cheese, avocado slices, avocado caesar dressing, wrapped in either a white, spinach, or whole wheat tortilla that is pressed on a flattop. This was phenomenal and easily one of the best wraps I've had. It was huge and packed with ample amounts of chicken. The lemon garlic chicken was not dry at all and had great flavor. The lemon garlic kale accompanied the chicken perfectly and added a nice crunch. I appreciate them using kale as I felt like it didn't get soggy and the texture was nice in the wrap. The wrap also had a decent amount of sharp Parmesan which was just heavenly. The avocado was subtle, but added a creaminess to it. Then the avocado caesar dressing really ties everything together. I could go on and on about how good this wrap was. It was so balanced and there was just the amount of each ingredient in it, perfect lunch! I ended up getting a side of their kale & shaved brussel sprout salad as well, but didn't like this as much. The salad consisted of shredded kale, shaved brussel sprouts, carrots, cranberries, and maybe a nut of some sort (there isn't a description provided on their menu of this item). I was disappointed when there wasn't a dressing or something over it to bind everything together. With that being said, it was bland and not memorable. I think this would be better in a bowl as it's intended, not as a side! Overall, I was very impressed with Vale and they have easily become my favorite place to get a wrap from in Gainesville. I love that they focus on using healthy, high quality, whole foods, and avoid things like seed oils. It is evident in the flavor of their food. This does make the prices a bit higher, but you are really paying for what you get and I think the portions are worth it. My wrap my phenomenal and one of the best chicken caesar salad wraps I've had. The wrap was absolutely packed with chicken and had the perfect ratio of chicken to dressing to filling. It was a very filling meal and could easily be two servings. I will definitely need to come back and try some of their bowls as well, they truly have endless options to customize your own bowl. If you are looking for something healthier, filling, and delicious-- check this place out, you won't regret it!

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5.0(22 reviews)
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these açaí bowls these protein shakes…read morethese owners enough said. food is amazing. people are amazing. would come here every day if i could

OMG where do I start?! Gainesville Hub is a super cute breakfast/lunch place located in downtown…read moreGainesville. They focus on serving higher protein options, using cleaner ingredients. Their menu consists of a variety of protein milkshakes, smoothies, customizable açaí bowls, waffles, and churros, as well as different types of teas/energy drinks. They give you the option to choose your own toppings and drizzles for the acai bowls, waffles, and churros, which is cool! It is quite like nothing I've been to before, in the best way! The interior is welcoming and fun. With gator memorabilia, including signed jerseys. The service is excellent and so personable. The husband and wife team who own the eatery are the nicest people. They are so sweet and really go out of their way to make sure their customers are satisfied. My dad and I both ordered a protein Belgian waffle topped with strawberries and blueberries, with a honey drizzle. The ordering system is super simple. You just order and pay at the front and they will bring it to you when it is ready. They served us our waters, my dad's milk, and some cutlery while our food was being prepared. The food came out roughly 10-15 after we ordered. It was presented very nicely and aesthetically. The waffle was hands down the best protein waffle I've ever had. It was dense, thick, and fluffy, but didn't have an artificial protein taste to it at all. The fresh berries and honey on top were the perfect addition. I also appreciated the sugar free syrup and swirls of cool whip and the side. The meal was very filling and satiating as well. Overall, I was more than impressed with Gainzville Hub! It is a wonderful establishment in downtown Gainesville serving great protein packed options. The inside is unique and fun. Service was awesome, super friendly, and efficient. The food -- phenomenal! Absolutely loved my protein Belgian waffle and had nothing but rave things to say about it. I also really appreciate how connected they are with the community and the school. You can tell they really care about their guests and the people who come by! Cannot wait to stop by again and try more menu items!

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4.7(12 reviews)
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This was my first time at Raining Berries and it was delicious! I just had to come back the next…read moreday to try something else on the menu. Everything tasted so fresh. I enjoyed a hot latte, açaí bowl, smoothie and their egg avocado toast. Lots of healthy choices on the menu.

I came here for the first time for breakfast and absolutely LOVED it! I don't know how I haven't…read morecome here before as I live near by. Sweet Berries is in a great location near Sweetwater and midtown. They serve a variety a breakfast/cafe and lunch foods. From acai bowls, to breakfast sandwiches, to sweet treats, they have something for everyone! They also have an extensive drink menu as well. I went there around 9am on a Sunday and it wasn't busy at all. Upon walking in you are greeted with the nicest people. The staff is so friendly, accommodating, and efficient. They do a wonderful job running the eatery and keeping it very clean. The interior is the cutest thing. Very unique with such a fun vibe about it, it would be a great place to study. I absolutely love the telephone booth and floral accents throughout the inside. It is like nothing else in Midtown! Ordering is very simple and they will serve you your food once it is ready. I ended up ordering the veggie egg bites and the eggocado toast. The food came out within 10 minutes of me ordering and it was very fresh. You can tell they use higher quality, fresh ingredients. As the avocado toast definitely used real avocado and not a prepackaged spread. The protons are great and I thought the price was very reasonable for what I was served. The eggocado toast included 2 slices of a seeded toast, topped with avocado, lemon, red pepper flakes, everything bagel seasoning, a hard boiled egg, cherry tomatoes, arugula, and hot sauce. I really enjoyed this dish, as it was nice and balanced. The eggs were boiled perfectly, the avocado and tomatoes were fresh, and the hot sauce, seasonings, and arugula complimented the dish very well. It was quite filling too. Would highly recommend ordering this, it hit the spot! The veggie egg bites were also a hit. As someone who really enjoys the Starbucks red pepper egg white bites, I was very excited to try these. They certainly didn't disappoint and were better than the Starbucks ones! They were egg white frittata bites with cheese, peppers, onions, and chives. The bites were also a good portion. They were fluffy with great flavor and balance. Really great and I would also order these again. Overall, I had a lovely meal here and would most definitely return! The service is great and the prices are very reasonable. I thought the portions were just right and the flavors were on point. The eggocado toast was super yummy and the perfect way to start my day. The egg white veggie bites were also quite tasty. I cannot wait to return and try more of their menu!!

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Our family was visiting Gainesville for the weekend, and stopped by here for dessert for the first…read moretime. We were all disappointed with everything. This was our first time having rolled ice cream, and it unfortunately didn't meet our expectations. Rather than being rolled and packed nicely in a cup, our ice cream was loosely rolled and smooshed into a cup. Their new steamed buns on their menu were overcooked and dried out. We really wanted to like this spot, but this visit was an unfortunately a big miss for us.

High hopes based on the reviews First. The inside was so…read morehot. Like sweltering. Not good for an ice cream joint. The server was super nice and friendly. I had chai tea w tapioca boba. It had ok flavor but needed more ice. It was lukewarm. Tapioca boba was as expected. For ice cream I had corrupt cookie. I was so excited to try rolled ice cream. Completely disappointed. I didn't taste cookie dough. I didn't taste fudge brownie and there was no chocolate syrup. The ice cream tasted old. Like it was left open for weeks. 4 bites and I threw it out. My daughter had the wake me up and she didn't like it either. Funny taste and like the ice cream was old or left out. Trashed after 4 bites. And the place is expensive My daughter also bought some cute little cositas. But expensive too. She picked up a pack of pens and they wanted to charge us 2.99 per pen??? Almost 20$ for a pack. Um no ty We won't be back here.

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