Playa bowls has always been a bit more on the pricey side, so I could never really justify the price. On the occasion that I grab some sort of Açaí bowl, this is a fine place to get it. If you download their app, you usually get a discount which makes the bowl a lot cheaper. The atmosphere inside is cute, very beachy and it is evident to me that there is quite a bit of seating where you can sit down and do work, as I saw many people doing so. These bowls have a lot of flavor, and it tastes great. Service is wonderful and the people that work there are really nice. The only thing that makes it lose a star is the price. Overall nice little joint. read more

Playa Bowls - Bae bowl - Acai Bowls Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

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Standard menu offering... but sooooo sloooooowwwww. Try Tico's right across the street instead.

Great smoothie. Got the Dolce and substituted strawberries for peanut butter. The place is clean and has many options. The staff is friendly and helpful. Better than other places! read more

The acai base is smooth and cool without being icy, and the fruit toppings taste fresh. When I ordered, it took a little bit of time for my acai bowl to be ready, but I got it within ~10 minutes. The taste is very good, but it's a bit pricy (although comparable in cost to the other acai bowl places around here). Inside is very blue, with ample seating available (counter, booth, and chairs). read more

I've had multiple unsatisfactory experiences with this particular location. I've been to many, many of them in different locations with satisfactory results. This one isn't the friendliest and are unyielding in making substitutions for things that cost the same, when I've made these same substitutions with no issues at all other locations. Will never go back. They don't seem to care about making their customers happy. read more

The food was and service was pretty good but they skimmed us on almost everything. Barely any toppings at all and everything came warm and melted. read more

Came in on a very hot weekend for a refreshing smoothie bowl with some family. The location was much more spacious than I had expected, and it was nice to see that it wasn't too crowded. There were a few people in line ahead of us, which was fine since we needed time to decide on our orders. After about 5 minutes, we were ready to order. The employee behind the register was friendly. She took some time to get our orders together; I assumed she was new and trying her best. I went for my usual custom bowl, and my family members all ordered some form of pre-made menu combinations. After we placed our orders, we waited for around 10 minutes. All of us minus one in our group had gotten our orders. I didn't want to ask about the last one in case they still needed time. However, I ended up asking after waiting an extra 6 minutes. They had actually forgotten to make it, so it was good that I reminded them. In terms of my bowl, the quality was solid. It wasn't the best or the worst Playa I've had. Consistency was great, topping portions were decent. Everyone else I was with enjoyed their bowls. Overall, I liked this location. Service was a bit slow, but quality and the location were good. I'd pay a visit to this location if I was in the area again. read more

Playa Bowls - Custom Bowl-Half Pitaya, Half Coconut - Acai Bowls Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

As a melting human in the Princeton summer heat, I find myself constantly trying to find some sort of food that will help cool me down. Luckily Playa Bowls is not too far away from where I live. This summer, I've also been really trying to eat healthier, and Playa Bowls is a perfect way for me to simultaneously cool down and cut down on calories. The rewards program at Playa also is perfect since I love going so much. I usually order the power bowl when I go. The granola is so perfect as it is very crunchy and clumpy - just like how I like it. The peanut butter is very smooth and liquidy so it mixes in with the bowl quite well. The acai is delicious as well, and is so naturally sweet that it almost tastes like a chocolate bar. I like how the protein powder is not very prevalent either, so it still tastes excellent but packs in nice macros after a workout. I also ordered the dolce smoothie before once, but I thought it was absolutely terrible. It tasted like a smoothie that wasn't even meant to taste good but solely healthy. I guess I should have checked the ingredients list, but it straight up was not very good. I would suggest that you do not order it if you go to Playa. However, the power bowl is so delicious that I am still very happy to give Playa a 4 stars. read more

Playa Bowls - Power Bowl - Acai Bowls Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

The food is great and their special bowls are always good. They are also great with special orders. But everything is definitely on the pricier side, although signing up for their rewards program makes things a lot less pricey. As for the ambience, there are some booths and a bar nothing amazing but OK and there's no lack of seating. read more

Clean. Modern. Convenient. Do not feel like driving all the way to Belmar for a bowl of açaí? Princeton Playa Bowl is here for you. TIPS: Sign Up for the point system. You can easily earn a FREE bowl and more! I remember walking down a street to grab a cone of ice cream from Halo Pub, I turn my head and I see Playa right across from Halo Pub. I could not believe my eyes. I think Playa Bowl is an amazing idea for Princeton location. Thank you to the owner for making it happen! I have been here multiple times and customer service is excellent. Everyone is helpful and welcoming. The whole set up and interior of the store is top notch. Great place to hang out with group of friends. Thank you for reading this and I hope you find this helpful. PS Follow Playa Bowl Princeton on Insta where promote lot of giveaways. read more

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Opening in Palmer Square earlier this month, Playa Bowls serves acai bowls and other smoothie bowls, as well as oatmeal and smoothies. Service is very friendly, and the staff was very nice about letting us substitute toppings. I think they're definitely the best of the bowl options in downtown Princeton: Tico's base is icey and Frutta's tastes like banana, but Playa's smooth acai base is just acai (with water and sweetener). I think Playa also has the largest portions -- I couldn't finish my bowl in one sitting. I also like that they let you split a bowl between two different bases, in case you want to try more than one. Bowls are in the ~$10 range, which is very standard for these things. Of the three bases I tried, I liked the not-too-sweet pitaya the most (though it doesn't taste like dragon fruit). The acai base is noticeably sweeter but definitely has an acai flavor, and the green base has a thinner consistency. I don't recommend getting mango or pineapple as a topping, as mine was underripe: the other fruits are probably a better bet. read more

Playa Bowls - Lola ($10) with half green, half pitaya base. Omitted granola and honey and requested figs instead - Acai Bowls Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

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Amazing as always. It's playa bowls can be a little bit slow sometimes. Usually takes about 10 minutes

Simple and reliable! The nutella acai bowl was packed to the brim with sweet toppings and ingredients and was a lovely start to the morning. Perfect ratio of granola to acai and I enjoyed every bite of it. The workers were super kind and helpful and I would love to be back soon! read more

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It's amazing the different variety of drinks, smoothies and bowls they have. I wanted a drink but the ice machine wasn't making ice, so i went for a smoothie, called the Aloha, which came highly recommended by the wonderful girls working there. Because it was a smoothie it comes with frozen fruit so ice was not a problem. Very refreshing. No indoor seating but that's only because if CoVID-19 otherwise they have a nice seating area. There are two 2 person tables outside for outdoor seating and a bench by the door. I recommend you try it out ! read more

Ok I get it you have teenagers pretty much running the store but it's shouldn't take 45 minutes for two bowls and a smoothie. But if customer service is not a concern because y'all big big now then ok. I am saddened on how the work force is now. Wtf who is the manager on duty at this location. read more

I like this place. It's chill the fruit bowls are basically healthy Bowls always come out good

Fabulous little spot for an Açaí bowl and early study session. I love how cute this spot is! I ordered the Nutella bowl, purivida and the smoothie. All really delicious and packed with goodies. I hope to be back again in the future. These bowls are out of this world! read more

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I am a regular customer in fact. So first of all, their quality is good, but they really need to work in the variety. Just take a look at the menu you'll find there's basically repetitive combinations of fruits and flavors for every base. Since Açaí bowl is already a middle-class invention, I won't comment on the price. But what horrifies me is that they are open for indoor dining, and NO STAFF IS WEARING MASK. They are taking order, making the bowls, talking to the customers and each other, WITHOUT MASKS. I don't care about if they are all vaccinated, as we probably are all aware of, tons of vaccinated ppl still carry and spread the virus. This is ridiculous for a place that promotes healthy and clean food. To be precise, I visited on a Sunday, and the store was PACKED. It's not like it was an empty place and the staff members were laid back. Anyway, don't think I can tolerate this. read more

Used the app to online order and said it was ready 15 minutes after but it has been over an hour and we still haven't gotten our 2 smoothie bowls. When we asked they said that the app wasn't right and it wasn't ready. After an hour of patiently waiting the girls are making jokes together, taking breaks to check their phones, and making conversation with customers instead of making our bowls we've been waiting over an hour for. If they said it would take this long we wouldn't have ordered but what really upset me was how the workers seemed to not care what so ever. Will not be coming back read more

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Usually service here is good, but the staff on 2/19 was incredibly lazy and not up to standard for playa bowls. My online order was not ready until almost 40 minutes after it was supposed to be ready. After waiting, the food itself was only about 70% of what is usually provided here. The bowl was under filled and there was not much topping it. The employees moved slow and were spending more time talking to each other than making orders despite many people waiting for their food. Disappointing considering this used to be one of my favorite spots in princeton. read more

Playa Bowls - My bowl as it was given to me. - Acai Bowls Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

Love that this amazing place is open despite Covid19! Yummy refreshing snacks or meals and the employees are always so nice!! We typically get multiple bowls and spoons and share as the portions are huge. Everything is fresh and delicious! read more

Awful. I came here to try this place out and it was awful. The mango was rotten and mushy, the banana was hardly cut, base was icy. And for almost $30 it was not worth it at all. The store was empty and we still waited 15 minutes for 2 bowls that looked completely rushed. No one was moving with any purpose, it was frustrating. Not greeted when we walked in, felt extremely unwelcome. I would not recommend this place to anyone. read more

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Not to bash on the server/cashier/every other responsibility she's been given as I have so much respect for her for doing absolutely everything in the store but our acai bowls took more then an hour to come and we were told there was no more acai. We had to get a banana base at an acai place?!?? read more

Please hire more help. Every time I come here wait times are twice as long as promised on the app.

Ordered online, I bought one smoothie and one bowl. Got there a bit early prior to the pickup time and they said they were getting my order. I was waiting trying to be patient but about 25 minutes went by of waiting at the table closest to the register. I asked again if it was ready and they said "oh it's been ready" after I had been obviously waiting right in front of them watching them all on their phones. I said have a good day to one of the employees when they gave me my order, she just stared back at me and looked at me like I was bothering her. Then I got my smoothie and they didn't even get the order right but I just drank it because I had to go. read more

WOW I WAS WAITING FOR THIS LOCATION FOR WEEKS! after relocating from Philly, there were not many açaí bowl places around me in central jersey and when I heard we were getting a playa I was so HYPEEE! When I got there, it did not disappoint! I ordered a half açaí and half pitaya bowl with what I believe was called electric mermaid toppings of mango, kiwi, pineapple, coconut, honey and granola! The bowl was fresh and did not have the frozen slushy consistency that some places do! Loved that! I also ordered a green smoothie which was smooth and thick but still v drinkable! It was delicious! The staff was warm and happy and the vibe instead was beach and relaxed! playa fits in perfectly in Princeton! And I will be there all the time! read more

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There was great service and the workers are very nice to. The decor really does make it a better experience. I got the Nutella bowl last time and it was very good a little sweet but still very good. The smoothies are also very good there smooth with little bits of fruit in it too but I think that it makes it a better drink. read more

AMAZINGGGGGG even though it's expensive it is way better than the knock offs like frutta bowls. Wayyyy better quality of ingredients and more of a quantity per order. Very friendly and warm staff!!!!!! read more

Playa Bowls - Nutella bowl - Acai Bowls Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

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I came in and ordered at 1:06 pm and got the acai bowl at 2:48pm. It should not have to take over an hour and a half to get 4 acai bowls. I understand that the girls who were working were understaff because 2 called in sick. Service was okay, they were nice about it but I asked 4 times for a time when my food was going to be done and they said they would look but never put effort into checking at our order. I am disappointed but the environment was good because playa bowls is always colorful and clean. But I am upset having to wait almost 2 hours for a few acai bowls. The employees had over 50 orders which is overwhelming so I understand. I do not Reccomend. read more

I got the Nutella bowl and it was delicious!!! A bit more expensive than Frutta bowls but it's def worth it. They are very generous with the toppings and I will for sure be back. Super friendly staff and very cool vibes! read more

Playa Bowls - Acai Bowls Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

If you'd like to spend $11 for frozen Açaí and fruit that has gone bad... while being told off by the staff. This is the place for you. However, if you enjoy good customer service and fresh ingredients find a different restaurant. These people were so mean! read more

Açaí was so much better than other places. Workers were very nice and it was so pretty inside. read more

Playa Bowls - Nutella bowl without coconut flakes - Acai Bowls Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

I've yet to have a good bowl at this place! The acai is all watery, barely any pb or granola in the power bowl. Not going back. Do yourself a favor and walk around the corner to Ticos for their bowls!! read more

Love love playa bowls! A little expensive but worth it! Perfect for a university town!

I love açaí bowls and fruit! You will definitely enjoy your visit to Playa Bowls...since it's winter it was nice and cost sitting inside by the fireplace enjoying a healthy meal! read more