First time visitor. We don't have these up in Central NY. We do have a spin off/variant that is close to where we live , but it's not Playa Bowls. This weekend while visiting family, we were treated to a trip to Playa Bowls. Bottom Line Up Front....I am a fan and I will be back. My only regret is that we don't have a Playa Bowls where I live. Service was courteous & friendly, the freshness of the ingredients was spot on, the selection was large without being overwhelming and the overall flavor was extremely tasty. I'll be back. read more

How have I never heard of this before?! When I saw someone eating one, I honestly thought it was an ice cream sundae. My daughter told me it was a tropical açaí bowl, and I had to try it. It starts with a base of frozen açaí (a superfruit), then they layer on granola, coconut, banana, and pineapple. Let me tell you--it was BETTER than an ice cream sundae. I immediately Googled to see if there's a place near me in Maryland... and turns out, there's one just 15 minutes away! Guess where my new favorite spot is? Highly recommend! read more

I recently visited Playa Bowls in Montclair for the first time, and I had the pleasure of being helped by Joel. As a first-timer, I was feeling a bit overwhelmed by the variety of flavors and options, but Joel made the experience so much easier. He patiently walked me through the menu, explaining the bases and gave suggestions he took the time to ensure I was confident in my choices. Thanks to Joel's guidance, I ended up trying Custom Mango, extra mango, extra pineapple, extra strawberry, with pumpkin butter and apple butter. As you can see I'm a bit extra . Thank you Joel !!!!!! read more

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

Well, to start off I found a strand of hair in my nutella acai bowl. It wasn't a long strand but a strand nevertheless. Anyhow, in terms of the nutella acai bowl, I'm not a fan. Something about the nutella not mixing well with the acai bowl in terms of flavor combinations. I enjoyed the cold brew though, unsweetend with oat milk. I might try this place again and avoid the nutella bowls. I'm sure the other acai bowls taste good but this nutella acai bowl is a no-go for me. read more

Love this place! I only get to come here when I visit NJ twice a year from Washington state. I wish we had one there. The bowls are yummy, the granola is addicting. Staff is friendly and take allergies seriously when I explained my allergy to strawberries. Place is clean including clean bathrooms. read more

Fresh fruit all the time bowls made in a timely fashion, always clean and bowls be rocking...nice ambiance when the weather is nice you can enjoy ya bowl outside on the bench in front of the store..bowls can be pricey but sooo good I can't complain read more

Playa Bowls - All mines - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

During my visit to Playa Bowls, I experience decent customer service; employees are nice, and the menu is easy for me to navigate. I order Trailblazer (granola, chocolate protein, banana, raw cacao, peanut butter, Chia Seeds): the flavors are subtle. The meal tastes more on the drier side though the base looks like the meal will be more moist, to me. The establishment has beachside surf vibes. The establishment accepts different forms of payment. read more

Playa Bowls - Trailblazer - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

Understand this is about one server only, not a reflection on the others but she commented that "Mary S" was "gunna have to wait" whatever that meant. I was polite so I don't know what provoked that comment. And I already know the story behind playa bowls CEO and what happened to the now Sweet Berry Bowls in Glen Rock, NJ so I will now only support Sweet Berry Bowls even tho it's a ride I support honest businesses. read more

The bananas were underripe and dried. I couldn't eat it. I wish they would have told me and I would have chosen another item on the menu.

This is a fun location! The art and decorations give a relaxed atmosphere. The bowls are good. I will say that you have to be VERY specific in your instructions, because they can take creative liberties when adding extra fruit or nutella (aka not adding it lol). It does take a while to make the food. I've been here three times, and every time it was just me and my friend ordering, and it took around 10 minutes to get 2 bowls done. It's a bit odd because there's many staff members, so you'd think they can make multiple bowls at once. It's not a huge amount of time to wait, but longer than I'd expect. read more

Came here because a friend of mine wanted to get a smoothie post lunch Montclair is known to have parking headaches sometimes. Unless you work or live in area or snag metered street parking for .75. cents/hr - then it's not the easiest location to access I like the inside tho. Decorations and space. Lots of natural light during the day. Pumpkin spice season !!! So we tried the Pumpkin Pie Smoothie- small size. Very tasty and very thick/ heavy. I liked it but could only drink half of it because I was full from lunch I would come again to try other smoothies. Would be interesting to see how many calories in these things ... HMMM read more

Playa Bowls - Specials for the season - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

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Meh, mediocre experience here, I prefer the Newark location much better. Montclair NJ might be cuter than Newark but NAH..... My coconut bowl wasn't as good as Newark, stingy with the toppings, even forgot the honey drizzle, disappointing! That drizzle changed that bowl from delicious to FABULOUS! The Orange power smoothie was good tho. Nah, I won't ever come to this location again read more

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I have been ordering from them on Uber Eats. I love their green juice, but every time I got less and less. I always get a large 20oz. Every time the cup seems smaller. The first picture is a 16 oz cup 60% full, second picture is the receipt shows that I've paid for a 20oz juice. The third photo is to put things into perspective for everyone, a 5.3 oz yogurt to the left and a 24 oz pickle jar when I paid for a 20oz juice, the fourth photo is the receipt shows my payment of a 20oz juice. I would say their bowls are good, but avoid getting juices unless you are in the store. read more

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I'm so disappointed my bowl looked like scraps of other people's bowl. I paid for extra granola extra Nutella and extra strawberries and didn't receive those extra items. I know I didn't receive those items because I order the same bowl for my daughter without extra items and they look the same. they rush my order and the bowl had no good presentation at all. do better playa bowls read more

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

Update: I decided to give it another go since I have gotten great service and never really had issues other then that one time with the bowl. I always order the Nutella Acai Bowl without the coconut flakes and most of the time without the strawberry. Since then I never had a problem, my bowl was filled like usual and better service too. read more

A great addition to the Montclair neighborhood. It really hits the spot when I'm craving sweets after eating in Montclair but don't want to feel extremely guilty about dessert. It is my go to spot now. You'll know where to find me after lunch/dinner ;) Sometimes Playa Bowls is extremely crowded and you have wait quite some time to get your smoothie/bowl (good luck trying to find a seat), but other times, it ain't so bad. Bowl-wise, I've only tried the Acai bowls, I have yet to try the Pitaya, Coconut and Green based bowls. I guess I can make it one of my goals to eventually try all of them out. After all, they do have a Loyalty Card here :) Buy 12 bowls and get 1 free! What I love about Playa Bowls is there are so many options! Juices, smoothies, bowls, Harmless Harvest coconut water, you name it! Bowls start around $9 which may seem a bit steep for some but it is really filling. it's pretty much a meal in itself, I cannot finish one after consuming food beforehand. I like the ambiance here, although its nothing fancy, it somehow feels like eating in a restaurant on a tropical island. The staff is super friendly and they always do a great job - everything is super fresh! My only wish now is that more Playa Bowls pop up in NJ because I have yet to find a place better than Playa Bowls when it comes to Acai bowls. read more

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Gave this place a try because my usual go-to was closed. I ordered the nutella acai bowl without coconut flakes, + pinneaple, + kiwi. Order & delivery was quick. But all I got was a bowl of strawberries with coconut flakes. I gave them 2 stars for the amount of strawberries they packed on lol But all the fruit that's supposed to come with, plus charged extra for and did not get ‍ (banana, pinneaple, and kiwi..).. Don't think I'll be back lol Definitely sticking with Tiki Bowls. read more

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

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Playa bowls is easily one of the best snack spots in town. The fruit is always freshens the bowls are always crafted with a fantastic presentation. The decor inside is awesome and really invite you in to come and relax. I'm also obsessed with their granola! I'll be sure to keep on returning. read more

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This location is great, friendly staff and there was actually a huge group of girls from school and our bowls still came out super quick. They had really nice specials for the day too outside from their menu. Never disappointed by plays bowls! read more

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

Playa is the new addition to Church St after Red Mango vacated the premises (much to my chagrin) - but it's nice to see that this is an equally, if not healthier, option for those with a sweet tooth. Playa Bowl offers juices, smoothies, and bowls with different fruit/veggie (or kale, mostly) bases. Between acai, pitaya and coconut fruit options, I tried both the dragonberry and the nutaya bowls. Although the bowls look small for the $9-$10 price point, with the fruit and granola it is more than filling as an afternoon snack or post-dinner dessert. The ingredients were very fresh and the bowls had an ideal balance of base fruits + additions. Extra toppings can be ordered for another 50 cents each. The ambiance is cute and West Coast-inspired - the typical Pinterest look you'd expect from a 'hip' new place in Montclair. Although some other reviewers believe the price to be reasonable, I still have to laugh at the idea that it's 'reasonable' to pay ten dollars for a bowl of fruit, even in Montclair. Fresh fruit isn't that hard to find, and the assembly line of workers make prep of these bowls a well-oiled process. It's a yummy bowl, believe me, but no way is the price point reasonable. It's expensive. But still, a yummy treat. If you come, know that since its opening the place has been jam packed mostly with high school aged girls that all seem to look alike to me in their leggings and Uggs, making me feel ancient - and making seating in high demand. It was much easier to take it to go and enjoy at home in front of the TV. I will come back as a special treat for myself. Maybe when I finally get my butt off the couch and start that exercise routine I've been saying I would do. P.S. Parking is a pain as this popular place is smack dab in the middle of Montclair's bustling dining/shopping area. I have my husband drop me off to pick up the order while he cruises around the block. Depending on the line at the register, this may take awhile. read more

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Always delicious but give yourself time because they are always busy and it takes forever

I love açaí bowls. Whoever cane up with this treat is genius. I just wish they would offer peanut butter powder. The idea behind acai/pitaya/oatmeal/coconut bowls is the healthiness it offers as a dessert option, but we all know Nutella and peanut butter isn't helpful in that regard LOL. I was happy with my choice, but it came out in like 30 seconds and I couldn't help but think about the bowls being pre-prepared. read more

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

I LUUUVVVVV this place! Their fruit is fresh and their açaí bowls are plentiful! Some places give you 3/4 of what Playa gives you! And their bowls are always delicious- I love their bowls and a huge fan read more

I had the goji berry pataya bowl without coconut and it was tasty. Very light texture (like a flaky icy) and fresh.

Love going for the yummy Açaí, greens and chia bowls. Staff is usually a bit terse but it's not the most rewarding customer service job, I guess, so I have low expectations. read more

What a fun little place? Great decor I felt like I was in a surf shop! Super cute Community tables and the staff was very friendly.... the Playa bowls that we had were very fresh and tasted absolutely out of this world! My only thing is what has kept me from coming here for so long, paying $11 for a bowl of ingredients. I wish it was somewhat more affordable. read more

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Paid $15.99 for a bowl including extra nutella, which they didn't give me and when I nicely asked for the extra Nutella I paid for. The manager (I assume but i hope not) a black women (i'm also a black women) I just didn't catch her name because of how rude and poorly she lacked customer service but i believe her name is laschell, said she would have to cost me another .80 cent on top of the extra .80 cent i already paid for the extra nutella didn't receive. if you do not like your job please get a new one. read more

Playa Bowls - Just look how unhappy she looks. Please get a new job - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

Yup - came here again but only because my gf insisted. Personally I wanted to give Sweetberry a try. When we first walked in, I knew we were in for the worst experience ever. The music was so fucking loud that you could barely hear the person next you you let alone the names that were called when an order was ready. The kid in charge of açaí on this day was dancing up a storm in a desperate attempt to gain the attention of the cute cashier. He would occasionally glance over in her direction in an effort to see her super sleuth dance moves. We both ordered the the Pure Vida, sans honey with extra açaí. (It was almost 100 degrees out) What we received: About 5 tablespoons of frozen concentrated açaí with little to no ice added to break it up. 1 tablespoon of granola About $12 worth of blueberries (no doubt you guys are losing money) and a decent amount of sliced strawberries. I mentioned something to the dancing queen that we ordered extra açaí. She was happy to give us extra in a cup. This was before we realized it was PURE açaí concentrate. I ate the cup of açaí concentrate first and wanted to vomit. The strawberries acted as a buffer as they were less sweet than the açaí. When I went to eat the actual bowl itself, I ate all the fruit and granola, leaving the açaí. I'm not really too sure why the owner allows kids to run the place, but he does and it shows. I will NEVER step foot in this place again. That I promise. read more

Now, me as a playa bowl LOVER! I was highly disappointed in this one in particular. I have visited many other locations and never have I visited one & the fruit was mushy and had an entire piece of the mangoes SKIN in my bowl. The mangoes even tasted bad as if they were old and I am just truly disgusted! I am not returning to this playa bowl ever again! read more

Playa Bowls - A mess - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

Let me start my saying I've loved Playa Bowls in Montclair since it opened, but after today, it gets a one-star rating. I ordered an Orange Power smoothie and added strawberries. They charged 50 cents for the strawberries, but fine. Got the smoothie and it didn't have strawberries after all, but I didn't feel like complaining and waiting for them to remake it because I didn't have time to wait again. The bigger problem... I was drinking it and there were pieces I couldn't chew, but I chalked it up to maybe the core of the pineapple getting mixed in and just swallowed them scratchy and whole. Half way through, I decided to see what it was and took a few pieces out of my mouth... clear and stretchy... shredded plastic! I had been drinking PLASTIC for the better part of 20oz. I was too far down the road to have time to go back and repark to complain, but eating PLASTIC is DEFINITELY a problem. Sorry Playa Bowls, I'm out. read more

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

We love Playa Bowls. As a vegan living in Montclair, this location is a lifesaver. Especially in the summer. I love all of their bowls and smoothies. And everything is customizable. Highly recommend. read more

I would strongly recommend not to go here! I brought a nico bowl and it had many pieces of white plastic in it, a couple very sharp. I call them and told them, and they responded, are you sure it is not coconut. They then said I could come back and get another bowl or a refund. When I got there all changed, I was told to take picture of it and send it to there HR in Montclair, I even had the bowl with me. I told them that I just wanted a new bowl and the reply I was told, is I can't just give you free food. I was embarrassed and mortified to be talk to like this. So I not only had no lunch that day as I was at work, but I got alittle cut from plastic, was chewing on plastic, was treated so very rude and wasted my time going back being told that she can not give me free food. I will NEVER EVER go back to this store read more

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I just left the store and I am shocked at the lack of customer service. I ordered my usual Coco Berry bowl but this time there was VERY little fruit but a ton of granola. I politely asked if they could add more fruit but the lady helping me stared at me for a minute and said "that's going to be extra." I showed her the bowl full of granola with very little fruit and she stared at me some more and proceeded to call out the manager's name. They both looked at me like I did something wrong. I politely said "never mind" and left the store. I love Playa Bowl and I ALWAYS get this bowl and it NEVER looks the way it did today -Disappointing. read more

I used to go to the Reston Town Center location all the time and spent hundreds of dollars because I liked the bowls. However, maybe Playa is growing too fast, because the customer service is not what it used to be. They seem overwhelmed and rushed. They also used to offer a military discount, but I was told they don't offer it any more. Even though I do like the bowls, I don't plan to return as they are rather pricey. read more

Super cute place, I see how they attract a young crowd. It's placed next to an Urban Outfitters and has a Starbucks right across the street - great location in general considering all the other restaurant options in the area. If you're craving something sweet but you're trying to be in the healthier side this would definitely satisfy that want. I have not yet tried their poke bowls but their pitaya and coconut bowls are delicious. I don't normally like banana flavored things but this is an exception (a majority of their fruit blends have banana). Most options have a different combination of fruits with granola and honey. I would recommend the electric mermaid - it has pineapple, mangos, kiwi, coconut flakes, the pitaya blend, granola, and honey. I also tried the coco craze (i think thats the name). The coconut blend is a little more bland in comparison but the fruit on top definitely gave it flavor which it needed. I think the bowls are a little pricey considering the size. I sort of wish they had a smaller portion that was a few bucks cheaper. The size they have now is pretty filling and I normally don't want to finish the whole thing, it's not entirely "save-able" for later either. Parking is annoying during after work hours, but i can't wait to try other bowls! read more

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Changing my review from 2 years ago to a 2 star. I ordered from UberEats & realized our order was missing. I called the store to let them know and not even a "sorry" was said or any tone of apology. The employee said it wasn't her fault and it was her co-worker that made a mistake. She offered a free smoothie if I came and picked it up which totally defeats the purpose of ordering through UberEats. Before she hang up the phone she sarcastically said "have a good day". First of all lady, in times like this - the world doesn't need your sarcasm. You work at Playa Bowls & you're all a team. Your coworker's mistake represents all of you, you could've been more empathetic and apologetic. It doesn't hurt. Well - I sure hope it doesn't hurt you since you work in this industry. She gave no other alternative while other places provide a code or would suggest to re-order & they'll help out with the process. She said since I ordered thru UberEats I had to file a complaint thru UberEats. Mistakes happen all the time - we're all human but how you deal with that mistake makes a huge difference. My advice, don't work for Playa Bowls - you make the brand look bad. read more

A good solid acai bowl and a place I plan to frequent. I can't give 5 stars because I am biased and from California and there's something about the acai blend from my staple acai place that cannot be matched. But rest assured, this place is legit. Atmosphere: spacious. On early mornings they'll blast music loud. I didn't mind when I went once cause they were blasting Whitney and Broadway show tunes. Food: what I love about this place is that there is so much to choose from! They have acai bowls, pitaya bowls, chia seed bowls, green bowls, coconut bowls, and oatmeal bowls. Insane amount of choices! I've only ever tried the acai, pitaya, and chia seed bowls. The first time I came I had the tropical acai bowl. I will note that the coconut shavings here are legit. The acai blend was good but not as tropical as I had hoped (i.e. Lacking pineapple flavor). What makes me happy here is the chia seed pudding! I had the jetty and it was pure deliciousness, and totally filling. I really enjoyed the goji berries, and they're not stingy about the fruit! The chia seed pudding is also really filling and creamy (and vegan!). The bowls are about $9-$10. Pricy but the bowls are filling. Service: friendly, but bowls are made fresh so they always take a bit of time. read more

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SO many delicious bowls to choose from! I will probably only visit for bowls (as opposed to drinks or food) because they are really amazing. Playa really fill their smoothie bowls with TONS of toppings to the brim. Makes for a great extra-filling breakfast/meal. I typically shy away from acai/smoothie bowl places because of small portions, skimpy toppings, and high price, but at Playa, you definitely get the opposite of that. Decent price with a packed bowl of goodness. I went on a weekday late morning and was not too crowded. Service was fast and friendly - something I really appreciated while I was on the go. read more

I'm actually really surprised that the reviews are so low! I go here every time I want a good hearty playa bowl. I always know what I am going to get here! It's in a cute part of town so perfect for stopping in on a hot day! The inside is nice and clean, they have done a fabulous job with COVID. My bowl is nice and fresh every single time. Idk why the reviews are so low. I definitely recomend this place. read more

Playa Bowls - This picture is from Christmas time (I visited again many times and the bowls are always the same. But I love how they decorate!) - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

Great addition to the Church street line up. Very convenient for a quick healthy breakfast. Lots of options from the Acai bowls to oatmeal, chia pudding, green juices, and more! So many options, but everything looked good! Your order is made fresh for you so it's easy to customize it exactly how you want. We shared the coco craze which, generally I would suggest each person get their own, but I wasn't super hungry, just more curious! Usually I am not a coconut person, but the coco base was really good! Very sweet and had almost a Greek yogurt texture. Layered with sweet crunchy granola honey and more fruit. Overall, a pretty solid option! Small seating area, and it definitely gets crowded on weekend mornings so be prepared! You can order ahead of time online to skip the line. And hopefully they have some outdoor seating in the spring and summer so you enjoy your bowl of deliciousness in the sunshine. Will definitely be a little to try new stuff! read more

Playa Bowls - Coco craze bowl -- coconut, bananas, mango, pineapple, coconut shavings, granola and honey - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey