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Playa Bowls

3.5 (50 reviews)
Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Farah L.

Went for smoothies with my brother after a full day out. The smoothies would fill you up! The service was great (just watch out to make sure they get your orders right). Pretty beachy vibe in the store.

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Annie Z.

You don't truly appreciate something until you lose it. O Playa Bowls, where do I begin? You were the one reason I would go to the beach; you helped me pretend I was healthy for denying ice cream; you never fail to leave me with a searing brain freeze. Having since moved from my hometown and tried other states' açaí bowls, I can confidently say that Playa Bowls is the OG. For the price of ~$10, you get a crazy amount of purée and fruit toppings--they really fill the bowl to the brim. Customization is also easy and I got to try both the açaí and the green bowls in the 50/50 option. Didn't get Nutella this time but that usually is the perfect topping to this otherwise healthy bowl! Jersey ain't Jersey without Playa Bowls. Will miss this as I move further from my roots.

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Jennifer D.

Another wonderful addition to this little suburban Jersey strip mall. With the high school and lots of houses all within walking distance I think Playa Bowls is here to stay! Went next door (they also make smoothies and acai bowls) for a salad last week and noticed they were opening soon. Decided to take my daughter (who is a big time acai bowl fan) this morning. She ordered a smoothie and acai bowl. I ordered a fresh juice and acai bowl with Nutella. Both bowls were tasty and fresh. Our smoothie and juice were both really refreshing and delicious. I loved the clean, modern interior. It almost makes you feel like you're at their beach location. Although everyone was very young and this place is so new service was great. Parking is usually not an issue in this lot although there are quite a few businesses. There are several competitors in the immediate area but they each offer something unique. Definitely a wonderful addition to the neighborhood.

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Christie A.

Update to my update: Bae came out with our bowls & they messed up AGAIN. First of all.... it's a MESS just look at the pictures.. I couldn't even open the bowl because the almond butter was so slopped on there it was gluing the top on. While trying to get it open, açaí & almond butter & fruit fell out & made a huge mess in my car & they put HIS mango on my bowl... (my bowl had half açaí half oatmeal) completely unacceptable. UPDATE: Came to give the place another try because bae & I were in the mood for açaí & this was the closest place.. Made the mistake of coming here again... We ordered 2 power bowls substitute for plant protein & added strawberries & blueberries on top. I tell him to go in early so maybe they see him & start working on it since they didn't start mine last time until a while I was standing in front of them... We spoke with a guy on the phone because I forgot to add berries to my bowl & then I confirmed the plant protein for both bowls & the fruit & he confirmed he had it all down. So my fiancé is waiting & he texts me "they messed up really bad. They put whey protein in both the bowls & forgot to put the fruit on top" .... So now I'm wishing I can give 0 stars ..... I've given them enough chances here, save yourself time & money & go to Frutta Bowls... I ordered my bowl at 12:58 online as you can see in my email confirmation. I arrive around 1:25.. They tell me it'll be a few more minutes with an annoyed tone. I watch as they make others orders & they STILL didn't even start mine even though I had ordered 25 minutes ago online... You would think it would have been done after 25 minutes.. at the VERY LEAST finishing up.. But no, I stand there for 15 minutes & they hand me this mess of a bag with fruit juice & almond butter all over the receipt & handles & even all over the containers inside. What's even more annoying, I ordered custom bowls- 2 of which I paid for plant protein. I watched them make my order- I'll say this, save your money & don't even bother adding protein. They use a TABLESPOON.. so not worth it. Further, I watched her make my half oat meal half açaí bowl & I watched her forget to add the plant protein to that bowl and I didn't say anything because I was annoyed waiting 15 minutes there & I didn't want her to restart it any longer because I had to go somewhere. In total, 41 minutes for açaí bowls? Jeez.. This place is just disorganized. I've been to other Playa Bowls locations & I am a Playa Bowls fan; however, this location really puts a stain on their reputation. I actually hate leaving a bad review since I love the franchise so much, but it's unacceptable & they need to know so they can make the necessary changes.

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Jaison M.

It was very good the orange power smoothie I loved Definitely I will come back again Good... I recommend it

Riley M.

It was my first time coming to this playa bowls and I was impressed! It was really big (bigger than most playa bowls) and it was not overcrowded which I loved. I ordered one of their specials and it was delicious. The place could of been a little cleaner considering the counter was sticky but other than that I had a really pleasing time while I ate delicious food! I gave this place a 4/5 I definitely am going to return when I'm in the mood for playa bowls but they definitely can clean up a little more so it's even more comfortable place to sit and eat!

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Connor W.

The staff here is so incredibly friendly! The store is clean, and the food is AMAZING! It's been a while since I went to Playa Bowls and this made me remember how much I love it! Will definitely be back again!

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Neel A.

Decided to take a break from my Taco Bell diet and sought out Playa Bowls as a healthy alternative. Newly opened in Marlboro with a bright interior and inviting ambiance. Felt super basic walking in the door. The menu is HUGE and can be a little intimidating for someone like myself who is used to ordering tacos and chalupas. There are about 20 total bowl options with prices ranging from $9 to $11. Some of the bowls had fruits or other ingredients I had never heard of. Surveying the litany of options in a confused manner, I gravitated towards a familiar friend - Nutella. I ordered the Nutelloco bowl. Banana, coconut flakes, nutella...truly a taste of paradise. Aside from being seemingly healthy, it was also quite tasty. There were little crunchy bits in the bowl I did not recognize, but added a nice crunchy textural component to the dish. Surprisingly, it was quite filling for a meal that did not have any noticeably savory components. I wouldn't come here very often given my Taco Bell diet, but would come back when I'm taking a break and in the hankering for a healthy alternative!

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1 year ago

It's just really good and always consistent with the taste and delivery quality. We are frequent buyers

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1 year ago

Mango has gross after taste. Definitely not fresh mangos. Overpriced and not worth it.

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2 years ago

Love this place!! The fruit is always fresh and the staff is always friendly and professional. Good vibes all around!

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5 years ago

Bowl was made to perfection. The staff was friendly, wore masks and kept everything so clean. So glad there's a Playa Bowl so close to me.

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9 years ago

Best around only ones with banana base and pumpkin jack o lantern and pumpkin butter drizzle and apple drizzle yum

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Went next door (they also make smoothies and acai bowls) for a salad last week and noticed they were opening soon.

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