I'm a huge fan of açai bowls and all versions of them (green, pitaya, etc.). Playa Bowls in Urbanspace is a great option for them. The fruit and bases are always fresh and delicious, and I've always had a great experience every time I've gone which tends to be every couple of weeks. They also have seasonal specials that are well thought out and great additions to their regular menu. The workers are friendly, and I'm sure they all know me by now which is only mildly embarrassing. I've only ever had an issue getting my order once, but even that wasn't that bad. Since it's inside a food hall, it can get crowded in the area and the line can get a bit lost. Overall it's loud, but there's a good amount of seating if you decide to stay. There are also lots of TVs playing some assortment of sporting events. read more

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I paid 15$ plus tips for my smoothie, I asked for extra blueberries and peanut butter which I paid for and requested to the lady who's making my smoothie to put it on a 20oz since it'll upsize and be more than 16oz and she rudely response "did you pay for it" with rolling eyes!! Like bitch obviously!! And still gave me 16oz!!! The fact that the 20oz only cost 11$!! Worst customer service!!!! I saw some other reviews complaining about customer service in this location!! The worst!! read more

Playa Bowls - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - New York, New York

Got the green smoothie. Really solid and just the right amount of sweet. It is a bit on the thicker side though. I guess that is preferential. read more

Açaí bowls in the Grand Central Terminal! For $18 you can get a bowl of açaí, packed with blueberries and strawberries. The açaí is good. Nothing special. The honey wasn't local honey so it had a darker lingering taste that I usually avoid. Overall, it's pretty good! Unfortunately, nothing beats the açaí places on the island. -1 star read more

I have a deep appreciation for açaí bowls; they're both nutritious and delightful. Playa Bowls offers a variety of options, but I find their prices to be quite steep for what you receive. read more

Playa Bowls - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - New York, New York

I love Playa Bowls, and this location in the Vanderbilt food hall is probably the one I visit the most. There are so many bowl options with bases of acai, pitaya, a green kale and banana combo, coconut, banana, mango, and more, plus seasonal specials. My current favorite is the Pacific bowl, which has the green base and is topped with strawberries, bananas, almonds, chia seeds, and honey. The bowls are blended and assembled well here, and the fruit is really fresh. I don't love using the app, since they charge a "convenience fee," but I do like the rewards program, which has coupons from time to time, in addition to earning free or discounted bowls. read more

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Really good Green Smoothie, which has kale, banana, pineapple, and coconut milk. So simple and refreshing and a needed burst of health next to Shake Shack, Van Leeuwen, Magnolia Bakery and more. read more

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The Dang- simply delicious! I wish they offered more than 20 oz just so I can sip it all day! There's plenty of seats both inside and outside if you'd like to stay and chat but this quick service kiosk is more so for grab & go.! Summer special offers (see picture) read more

Playa Bowls - Summer Specials - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - New York, New York

Terrible customer service and terrible drinks. I spent $11 on a smoothie that just tasted like blended banana. I got the aloha with banana, pineapple, and mango. With there tagline of "Welcome to pineappleland" I thought it would taste like pineapple. I stood back in line for another 15 minutes to ask if there is something else that they could do. The manager/ shift lead told me anything else would end in a charge and that i was stuck with what i had. To remake it would cost another entire smoothie. To request something cheaper would cost the new item. I never bring back an item or leave a review, but the experience encouraged me so. Save your money and your time and try anything else in the market. read more

One of my favorite bowls ever! I chose banana peanut butter and it was so good. Large size, kids could share one. Yum!!

If you need a smoothie fix, this is the place to go. Lots of great options, but the lines get long, so don't go it you're in a rush. They make each smoothie to order, so not only are you waiting for the line, you are waiting for yours to be made. I haven't really seen a low traffic time during the day, it always seems to be busy. Wish they could figure out a way to shorten serving time. The people working there work hard, so tip, if you can. read more

A good spot to get smoothie bowl since they have a variety of base: banana, acai, dragon fruit (or pitaya), and a couple more. The dragon fruit is slightly sour so I don't like it as much. They put a lot of fruits and other toppings! read more

Playa Bowls - Coasta bowl Dragon berry pitaya bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - New York, New York

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Stopped into Urbanspace which was such a pleasant place to go to because I was in the mood for a smoothie bowl. Service was very quick. I ordered the pitaya smoothie bowl with berries, kiwi, mango, granola and coconut flakes. It was very large and very tasty. Loved the atmosphere at Urban space with all the different places to choose from. read more

Delicious, fresh bowls. I got the dragonberry pitaya bowl and the matcha protein bites. I've had multiple items from multiple locations and have never been disappointed. This is right near my new apartment as well so I'll definitely order from there again or just go in person :) read more

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So I think Playa is like the McDonald's or a.k.a. the fast food version. In my opinion they have the same thing as everyone else when it comes to health bowls but I find their stuff just way too sweet! Also when their açaí melts it becomes thin liquid where others I've had remain thicker. I tried 3 playa locations Nanuet which was the best of the 3 and the 2 other midtown NYC locations in Urbanspace including this one. Both açaí bowls from Urbanspace had a slight freezer burned taste to them. For the sticker-price-shock you can get on these bowls they'd better be perfect or not even attempt it. It's a shame that they seem to be the leading vendor. read more

Playa Bowls - Overripe blueberries that I tossed out - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - New York, New York

Nice açaí bowls fast service. A bit pricey but it was super filling so I have no complaints.

Came here to grab lunch after craving some sort of acai bowl, but ended up ordering a chia seed pudding bowl. It was a lot thicker than I had anticipated given the volume of chia seeds. Overall it was really good, but the wait was definitely a lot longer than I anticipated. read more

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Einfach nur lecker und frisch! Nicht leicht zu finden, befindet sich gegenüber der Grand Central Mall in einem Food Court. Freundliche Bedienung und äußerst leckere "Healthy Bowls". Man konnte bei Sonnenschein prima draußen sitzen und die Köstlichkeit genießen! Morgen versuchen wir Playa Bowls im Woodbury Outlet und freuen uns schon! read more

Playa Bowls - two desserts on a wooden table - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - New York, New York

I'm not really a Acai Bowls guy but I have to try this new place inside Urbanspace Vanderbilt. I didn't understand the Grand Central part of the name because it's 4 or more blocks away, but who cares. The average price is about $8 to $13 for most bowls. I got the Dragon Berry Pitaya Bowl that comes with strawberries, blueberries, granola, and honey along with the base mix of a pitaya blend made of banana, pineapple, and coconut milk. it was OK for a granola smoothy but it was also a lot and I couldn't finish it all and again it's not my lunchtime regular meal anyway. Beyond Acai, Coconut, Banana, and Chia Pudding bowls they also of course have lots of different smoothies and juices too, if you are on a more liquid mood. The look of the place does generate a more fresh popping atmosphere to it under the Urbanspace industrial sub-basement feel to it all. read more

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This place is amazing! Everyone is always so kind and helpful - coming in here always brightens my day. The prices are very reasonable (especially for NYC) and their oatmeal is fantastic. I also love the protein bites and highly recommend them for anyone looking for a quick snack. Definitely a regular spot for me! read more

Cute spot tucked away in Urbanspace, perfect for a mid-day dessert. The Coco Berry bowl was packed with fresh strawberries, blueberries, crunchy granola & was pretty hefty in size too. The coconut base was sweeter than what I'd prefer but I'm a savory over sweet gal anyways so take that as you will. read more

Playa Bowls - a mostly melted Coco Berry Bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - New York, New York

There should only be 1 person at the cash register and that person shouldn't be making bowls. Wearing plastic gloves to touch money, an iPad ( that every single customer has to touch to complete a purchase) and then touching the granola with the same gloves is a health violation. Either isolate one person to the register (with no gloves at all) or change them after every purchase. I like this business. This rating will change if this fixed before my next visit read more

Playa Bowls - Playa Bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - New York, New York

I'm so glad that pitaya bowls are finally making a scene in New York. That, plus good Hawaiian BBQ, is one of the things I crave most from SoCal so I'm happy that NYC is finally adapting to the scene. Unlike açaí bowls, pitaya bowls are made with frozen dragonfruit base which is less sweet and has a beautiful pink color. Add some berries, mangos, granola, honey, etc, and you've got an amazing, light, cold meal good even in the middle of a snowstorm in my opinion. Even better, this place delivers with DoorDash, makes this place even better. Portion sizes are quite good, which I'd expect even the heftier price compared to other health bowls in NYC. Also have quite a few pitaya bowl options including one with berries and my go-to, the electric mermaid. Also has an interesting looking Nutella one which I've never tried but will eventually. read more

I got food poisoning from here. They must do better on preparing their food. It could be contamination in their machines, fruits, toppings, etc. read more

So I love playa. Grew up going down the Jersey shore so I'm incredibly familiar with the brand and two friends own multiple locations in nj. I was so excited to see playa in midtown. The woman before me had her order done wrong and I assumed she was overreacting. I ordered a half and half bowl. I received a full açaí bowl and my blueberries had mold. I'd recommend reevaluating they pace you work at and listening to your clients or asking follow up or confirmation questions. Also you don't glob Nutella on. Use a squeeze bottle it's an accent to the bowl not the main feature. Like I have a disk of Nutella. Why. This is a beloved brand for us shore ppl so do a better job representing. read more

a good place to grab a fruit or veggie smoothie , acai bowl or fresh juice drink instead of the typical fastfood junk during breakfast or lunch time. located inside grand central terminal and tends to get crowded during the morning rush. fruits , juices , veggies look fresh and i cant confirm how good the bowls or juices are but i had a banana pineapple smoothie and it hit the spot until lunchtime. prices are a bit on the high side for what you get but its a healthy option over what i usually have for breakfast so overall it was worth it .good place to get a fresh healthy bite . read more

Acai bowls are supposed to be healthy, this one gives you diabetes instead. It's WAY TOO sweet. The base, the pineapple that seems to be from a can.... It all leaves an aftertaste in your mouth. Biggest disappointment acai bowl ever. Bummer. read more

This place is like magic! Its also good. Its packed at all times, but worth the wait. Every time I go get a açaí bowl from somewhere else it just doesn't add up to the goodness of this place. Ingredients are always fresh. They just have perfect portions and most importantly friendly staff read more