Playa Bowls is truly a go-to for me! Walking in, the shops are always so bright, beachy, and puts you in the mood for summer! The fruit is always so fresh and tasty. I usually stick to the same order, but this time, I went with their new Superberry Cloud Smoothie. It was also made so quickly! This smoothie was SO tasty! It was airy because of the coco whip swirled around the side of the cup. Sometimes, protein in smoothie becomes clumpy and gross, but not from Playa Bowls. The protein is this smoothie blended right in and the taste of the Acai, strawberry, banana, chocolate protein, and coco whip was perfect. I am looking forward to getting this again! read more

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

Very refreshing in hot summer days. Line is really long. Opt for online ordering, but might take 30 minutes wait time. Weak to no AC inside the store. read more

It was so hot on this beach day that I stopped by playa bowls to get something refreshing before hopping on the beach. I tried the stupid cupid bowl. In all honesty is was just ok. I don't think the description actually lived up to the product. The top layer of granola, fruits and nutella was very good but the small amount of strawberry smoothie base was a miss. The actual smoothie base was also lacking a lot of flavor, more ice than fruit. Overall still refreshing and an ok snack to take on the beach. Actually think I would go back for a different bowl! read more

Playa Bowls - Stupid Cupid - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

I honestly felt so bad for the people working here the day I was in. It was exceptionally hot and humid and the line was through the store. The staff was working hard and while we were waiting, someone passed out. Apparently, that had been the 3rd person to pass out either inside or right outside the store. Staff was quick to attend to the person, grabbed them water and got them help. The bowl I had was half melted when I got it but tasted just fine. read more

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

Best playa in nj!!! Katie is a delight and her staff is so informative and helpful. Can't wait to go back :)!

We stopped by a few weeks ago, and my family enjoyed it as they always do in other locations. In the heart of Pier Village- parking is available but by the beach, so it might be harder. Enjoy. read more

My go to beach snack! I lovee sitting on the beach with an acai bowl in my hand - super refreshing on a hot summer day!! Service is fast and the bowls are delicious but it is pricey and I felt like the portions were smaller compared to the one I got last year. Regardless, I'll be back for more when I visit Long Branch! read more

Playa Bowls - Dragonberry Bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

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Waited one whole hour and twenty minutes for four nutella bowls. The young guy taking the order at the front never printed the ticket. No apology. Would never come again to this location extremely unorganized and did not make it right. Take your money elsewhere at pier village with better service and organized. read more

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I was never quite sure if Playa Bowls was lunch or a snack so I just keep making it a meal, even though I wind up hungry again an hour later. I will say that, for this location in particular, I was pleasantly surprised at how quickly I was able to order and get my bowl. Showing up at lunchtime on a beach day with the line out the door gave me pause. But the line moved quickly and my order was ready within a couple minutes of paying. As with all the locations, they have a good selection and these really hit the spot on a hot summer day. Dinged a star for the price. This really is a snack food but they're charging more than a footlong sub. read more

Every single time I order uber eats they get the order wrong. I have an allergy to Nutella so I choose no Nutella sub peanut butter and every single time they put both. I have wasted so much money trying to order from them. Such a bummer read more

HOURS WAIT DURING SUMMER MONTHS! I love playa bowls, but this specific location gets very very crowded in the summer months. Every time I've gone during June, the workers have to come out and tell the costumers on line that the wait is at least an hour to just order, then longer to actually get your food. Lines are always out the door. I waited 2 hours to get my food today :( They are understaffed and also have to deal with a crazy amount of online orders at the same time. Do not go here unless you are willing to wait 1 hour at the least. Or maybe go during very off-season times. read more

Staff was very friendly when coming to the door to hand out take out orders. The sign in the door says to call when you arrive, however no one answered the phone to take the order so they did not answer the phone either. When I called to place the order it said mailbox full. I placed the order online instead. Overall a good experience considering the Covid restrictions. The negative comment I wanted to add that the kiwi was awful! Not ripe at all ! As well as the mangos! This has happened at other play bowls so I'm not super surprised that it happens from time to time. I get it... it's fruit and hard to tell at times ! read more

Playa Bowls - ConVid ordering outside of playa bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

Pretty busy, card only, batherooms available. Great Playa Bowl, Smoothie, Juice spot on the Pier village strip. Cashiers and team are very friendly read more

lots of options with many different fruits workers are exceptional and you can order online too

They were super nice and it tasted. Very good and they were fast and not expansive. At all and they let you pick out what you want on top.

A nice smoothie, juice bar popping up in different areas throughout the state and probably in other states as well. It's very healthy oriented with many options from which to choose. Service was very quick today because no lines were to be seen. This place is nicely decorated with a surf setting in the background. We decided to split an açai bowl, with bananas, fresh strawberries, cacao & açai sherbet. It's all about the presentation here.... and the food is indeed healthy. The waitstaff was very friendly. read more

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this has to be the WORST playa bowls. the lines are ridiculous, there are flies EVERYWHERE, and the bowls are mainly granola than the actual acai. The lines take about 10-20 minutes - depending on how booked the beach is that day, the staff just take your order and rush you off, and they call your name when the order is ready but because of the loudness of the crowds sometimes it's hard to hear. Seating is decent but always disgusting and not clean- I always have to swat flies away. Anyways, I guess it's great to have something refreshing while you're at the beach but still, this place needs to clean up their act, it's not okay. read more

I would not recommend this location to absolutely anyone, After ordering with them and waiting for 36 minutes after they promised my order will be ready in 20 I received a watery melted bowl with no lid on it I had to provide myself with the to go items. Once I got in my car and saw the soup that was in my hands I was completely disgusted and had to discard. I don't feel like they took their time nor did they put enough effort. So unfortunate because I'm a huge Playa Bowls fan I will not be purchasing from this location ever again hoping this helps some of you when coming down to the shore do not purchase with them, Knowing there are such a heavy location that should hire better employees that actually take the time and effort to provide good food. read more

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I Love the Playa bowls. They are very healthy to eat.! very romantic to eat it in front of the water in the beach. the service is very good. read more

Anytime I go to this store the vibe is ELECTRIC! They are always so friendly and professional. They always make my order with love and their attitudes are the best I could ask for in my visits to this store. Shoutout to Katie and her crew. read more

Refreshing stop while enduring a long day at the beach. I heard some buzz on the beach about this place and while walking along the boardwalk and the street, everywhere you look, people are carrying these bowls and eating them. Cold, refreshing and hit the spot is how I would describe it. Are they healthy and good for you??? I have no idea. While waiting in a 15-20 minute line, after passing through the front door, you look to the right and your bowl options are on the wall. You have more than enough time to pick choice. Finally upon reaching the register, I can place my order. Alright, here is my only complaint. You, cashier girl, are the first human contact I have with an employee after I enter. When I say hi, it is common courtesy to say hi back. When I say thank you, some sort of response would be nice. I get it, you are on your feet and the line never ends, but don't take it out on me. After placing your order and paying you move past the register and wait for your bowl to be made. The girls behind the counter are working very hard. There are bananas everywhere you look. The sound of the blenders never stops. A sure sign they are working hard to get your order out quickly. There are options where you can add protein powder to the bowls. I was surprised to see a girl stirring in protein powder after the mix came out of the blender. Why not put it in the blender? Will it take that much more time? Even with all the people you can find a spot to sit insider outside. I chose to walk back to my beach chair and eat it there. My bowl was cold, refreshing and satisfied my hunger. Was $10.70 a fair price for a bowl of blended fruit and some mixed in stuff like granola and coconut flakes? I will leave that up to you to decide. read more

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Pitaya Bowl - DragonFruit blended with whey protein topped with mango, pineapple, strawberries, granola, chia seeds, coconut flakes and Nutella . *Pitaya- also known as "Dragonfruit" is a superfood high in antioxidants that aids in a healthy digestive system and metabolism. It fights cancer too ! - Head out too @playabowlsasburypark too check this sweet healthy indulgence along with their cool decor and sweet helpful employees. read more

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Long line and slow staff. My experience was horrible, I will never attend any other Playa Bowl in my whole life. I recommend the owner fire everyone and start it over again! read more

Incredible açaí bowls with great quality fruits. I got the classic 8th Avenue açaí bowl with added strawberries. Total came to be $10-11. Large portions, beautiful area, nothing else needs to be said as I am completely satisfied. read more

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A few bites in and I fell in love with the granola. Super light and super crunchy. I was about to buy it from the register- they sell it for $10 a bag. The bowl was fresh and the fruits were nice and sweet. For $9 a bowl, I would hope for more toppings but I did like having a healthy meal on the boardwalk versus the usual food. read more

Playa Bowls - Pura vida acai bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

I love the playa bowls near me. The one at this location is a lot busier obviously because it's by the beach but because they're so busy, the service is lacking a little. I placed a mobile order and it ended up taking a really long time. There wasn't really any social distancing going on outside where there was a long line waiting to order. I ended up finally getting my order with no napkins and not enough spoons which I ended up realizing once i had walked all the way back to the beach. I had to walk back to playa bowls which was a far walk and my friends who didn't have spoons ate a half melted bowl by the time we got spoons. The food however was good as always. read more

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

Stopped in here with my family and was promptly greeted by a kind and smiling cashier. Interior was clean and picked up after (unlike I've seen at various other locations). Our bowls were made quickly and correctly. There was a bit more granola involved in comparison to the amount of base in the bowl, but overall we had a great experience. I mention it each time I visit different locations, but I hope one day they'll add a kid size option to the menu. read more

Their bowls are good no matter which one you visit. Always fresh ingredients and quick service!

Can we pleaseeeee get a playa bowl in jersey city?! I'm so obsessed with acai bowls and there's only one place by me that has them with only one option. At playa bowls however, there's a myriad of bowls you can choose from. There are acai options, pitaya, and chia bowls. I opt for the blueberries and strawberries bowl topped with honey and granola and my friend opts for the Nutella and peanut butter. My bowl was perfect. The acai was thick just the way I like it and the honey tasted so good. Fruits were fresh and the size was worth the $9. The decor inside was super cute. There are cute little pineapple paintings and fun decor inside. The vibe is just so chilled, happy, and fun. Beware the line can get pretty long. read more

Playa Bowls - Our acai bowls. - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

I'm in love with playa bowls. I had a banana playa bowl with granola, carob , walnuts, bananas and peanut butter. I shared with a friend and there was more than enough to eat. I would like to return to sample other bowls. read more

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

Really nice place to get a açaí bowl. The bowls are very large and can serve almost as an entire meal so they are always a little too big for me, but I recommend splitting with a friend (hoping in the future they might offer half sized bowls). Lots of variety on the menu including bowls, smoothies, and juices. The staff is always really nice and even with the crowd they still get your order to you within a few minutes. I recommend grabbing a table outside when you arrive because there are only 6 picnic tables outside but there are high top seats inside too. All around good quality food and nice place in pier village. read more

Playa Bowls - Chia Tella Bowl / Pura Vida Acai Bowl / Tide Bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

Every time I've been coming to this location they barely fill up the bowl. I used to come to playa bowls and the bowl would be overfilling with toppings. Now I get half as much for the same price. Ridiculous. read more

Playa Bowls - a bowl of blueberries and oatmeal - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

The bowls are pretty good, though their açaí blend is too sweet. Issue is they can't keep up with the volume. Don't bother ordering ahead because they prioritize the in store orders, so ordering ahead just means you end up waiting longer. Not sure what the convenience fee is for... read more

As a smoothie bowl addict that makes my own smoothie bowls obsessively & buy a ton of smoothie bowls. This place is top notch. I love the location and the very upbeat interior that seems to attract customers from all walks of life. Despite the super busy line, all the employees were very nice & patient with any questions I had. They also seemed genuinely happy to work there constantly laughing and smiling to one another as I watched waiting for my bowl. The menu is absolutely amazing and organized so well. You have a choice of 4 color bases: hot pink (pitaya) acai (purple) kale (green obv) coconut (white but there is also a strawberry one which is a beautiful light pink color). Each color comes with about 6 or 7 suggestions of toppings. I've only had the Pitaya bowls here and they are so dreamy. My favorite one if the Dragonberry w/o honey (pictured). The texture is perfect, not too sweet, and they don't skimp on toppings. The granola is also good quality super chunky granola (if you're into that) that has a delicious hint of lemon. The portions are huge, I was able to split one with 3 other people. The price is a steal compared to NYC where one smoothie bowl can be up to $15 and they give you skimpy smoothie bowls that aren't as interesting. I can't wait to go back to Playa bowls next summer! Already craving them mmm. read more

Playa Bowls - Dragonberry bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

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I still have dreams about this place. I wish there was one around where I live. Playa Bowls is one of the last shops on the strip of shops alongside the boardwalk. The first time I went there was a line out the door, I didn't have enough time to wait but I did grab a menu to-go so I could strategize returning the next day. There were so many options I didn't know how I would choose. It would have to be a game day decision. Everything looked delicious, healthy, and fresh. The second day, I went there and was very pleased with the açai bowl I chose. It had bee pollen, coconut milk, bananas, organic peanut butter, hemp granola, coconut chips, cacao nibs, etc. It was delicious. I wish I remembered the name, but it was blue in color and I believe it was a special bowl of the season. The prices are very fair and the service is spectacular. I even forgot to print my receipt the first time and had to go back in, the girl was very kind and gave it to me. I like the overall environment. It's very beachy but health forward. While I was waiting to use the restroom in the back, I got a glimpse of everybody making the bowls and the protein shakes in the back. Everyone was chopping up fresh fruit. Everyone was smiling, it was a great environment. I went back the next day to get a protein shake and that was also delicious. They have these vegan chocolate and peanut butter protein balls that I got and brought back to California with me. They are delicious. Overall, highly recommend this place and I wish I could move to California! read more

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This place is the bomb! Healthy, tasty, and beautiful fruit bowls. So many different options to choose from. The bowls taste as good as they look. Most of the bowls come with a base of acai, pitaya, coconut, or kale. Topped with granola and a bunch of fresh fruit. You can modify or create your bowl any way you choose. Gluten free options available too. It was really busy when I went in there, but it didn't take too long to get my bowl. This location is right next to the gym, makes for a perfect pre/post workout meal. read more

Playa Bowls - Electric Mermaid - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

Really disappointing, overpriced, and tasted gross. I lovee smoothie bowls and frequently make and get them weekly from my local joint in DC. Unfortunately, this place just does not know how to do a smoothie bowl well at all.. and the hype is so undeserved. When i got inside there was no AC on a 93 degree day. But im okay to ignore stuff like the AC, long line, loud music. I was there for the bowls. I like the cute design of the shop and thats about it. I ordered the dragon berry. The GOOD: The fruit is really fresh! The bad.... the smoothie was not tasty at all..for some reason the banana was just too overpowering and it took away from the pitaya flavor.. it was just not good, it tasted gross and a bit artifical.. the pink wasnt as pink as pitaya could be and thats probably because it was overpowered by too much banana! The granola was crunchy which was a plus but the flavor was off and was not what granola should taste like. Also a smoothie bowl is good when its thick almost like icecream.. this was super watery.. also my friend got the coconut bowl and it was WARM! Which is gross, it was like oatmeal... not refreshing or tasty at all!! Overall the bowls lacked flavor and honestly tasted gross. I will never return back.. it was also really expensive for the low quality bowl that we received.. read more

Playa Bowls - Dragonberry - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

If you love the beach with a little class and some acai bowls... Come here! They have different bowls from acai to coconut bowls. A lot comes with one acai bowl, you can probably share with another person. The place is set up really nicely and I think if you're organic or vegan this is the spot for you! read more

Playa Bowls - Nutella acai bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

Yessssss this place is bomb!!!!! LOVE IT! There's so many different kinds of bowls to choose from! I'm so happy! read more

Playa Bowls - All were delicious!!!!!! - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

The bowls were fine, but the staff were not wearing masks when the sign in the front CLEARLY says "Face Masks Required". They are making our food and regardless of Covid or not they should be following the health protocols. read more