I don't know why it's taken me so long to review Playa but here I am! I've been to this location a handful of times and I don't know if I just get "lucky" and get there when there are many people there but mannnnn do they stay busy. I remember one time they actually pulled an employee who just wanted some Playa on their day off off the line to go work behind the scenes! Their decor inside is really cute and there's plenty of space. It's always clean and well maintained which is appreciated. The parking is iffy (they do have a lot but it only offers a few spaces) which is the norm for this area. Now onto the food! Their ingredients is fressssssh and everything that goes into your bowl is made and prepared right then and there. I've gotten their Pitaya Bowls, Coconut Bowls, and smoothies. So far? No complaint. Though I will say that I prefer their coconut bowls over anything (a little too sweet sometimes but that's my fault for mentioning to lessen some honey here and there). I like the fact that you can switch out things in the bowls without having to pay any extra money. You'll always get great service from all their employees and will always be satisfied with what they make! read more

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I just left about 10 minutes ago. The young lady at the cash register was very pleasant. However, I ordered a coco craze and specifically asked for very little granola. Well the other young lady made my bowl with so much granola I hardly had and coconut base. This is the first time this has happened being as though I get playa bowls all the time. Well today I literally had a granola bowl. Smh. read more

This place is terrible. They have 6 people working behind the desk and still can't get any orders out. Unbelievably pathetic and slow service. read more

Love love LOVE me a good playa bowl ! My favorite bowl after years of coming here is still the Pura Vida Bowl !! I just add peanut butter to my bowl and in my opinion it adds to it ! The workers here are very nice and friendly. read more

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My first Plays experience was a great one. I was unsure which one to get so I went to the store and never having tasted açai, I asked for a sample. During Covid they are very strict with their rules and told me I could only taste the sample if I went outdoors. I really like that. I chose the Coco Boost and did half açai and half coconut and it was very delicious. The bowl had a lot of great flavors and textures and was super filling. read more

Playa Bowls - Coco Boost with half Açaí and half coconut - Acai Bowls Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

I love playa bowls... lately I've been ordering a smoothie which is just as good. Service and ambiance is typical of a playa bowl. Will be back soon read more

This business is so great and the bowls are amazing and the workers are so kind and listen to the customers so I def recommend!:) read more

Playa Bowls - Nutella Bowl - Acai Bowls Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

This is a really good playa bowls location. The ambiance has a very beachy/LA vibe, as I think most playa bowls are supposed to have. I suggest the 8th ave bowl which is a classic acai bowl, the pure vida is also very good. For both bowls I suggest peanut butter on top. The bowls are a little sugary. You can tell there is a lot of sugar added into the acai blend. My only con is that they do melt fast and they are a little expensive. The average bowl is $10-11 dollars. This is a busy location. I've gone on a Friday evening and Saturday mid day and it was pretty busy both time. read more

Playa Bowls - 8th ave bowl - Acai Bowls Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

We've been coming to Playa Bowls in Ridgewood for 3 years now and it is our favorite! The staff is fantastic and the bowls are amazing-stupid cupid & nutelloco are our top picks. **special shout to Lily R for catering my daughter's 10th bday and taking care of us with last minute requests and being the best!! ** read more

All I have to say is this is my go to spot for acai bowls or pitaya bowls. I am always cautious when deciding to go elsewhere because it is never as good. My go to order is the 8th ave with added strawberries. My first bite of this and I was hooked, even ordering through doordash to get my acai fix in. The fruits are always very fresh and the acai portion itself is never watery. The consistency is nice and thick making it satisfying to scoop with a spoon. I love the high energy inside from all of the workers that give me such a nice feeling when I leave. This place isn't popular for no reason and it is not all hype! read more

Playa Bowls - a bowl of strawberries and oatmeal - Acai Bowls Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

Delicious! Had the Lola Green Bowl for the first time. Would definitely recommend! Great blend of flavors read more

Playa Bowls - Delicious! Had the Lola Green Bowl for the first time... Perfect! Would definitely recommend! - Acai Bowls Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

WHOA! Go here on a fully empty stomach these bowls are power packed. I just made it thru half of my bowl and I feel sooo full. I had the half green half chia base w/ Chiatella toppings (coconut shavings, nutella, granola, strawberries and bananas). The $8 bowl is PACKED, so with the first few bites it's hard to get to the base on your spoon without spilling. You will inevitably eat the fruit first to get to the bottom, which is probably why I'm feeling super full cuz I had all that banana first :P Take a good look at their menu - you'll need like 30min to decide from all the combinations and permutations. Service is friendly and interior is very pretty (IG friendly lolz). Kitchen staff was efficient, neat and clean. They have some games near tables like Connect four and Jenga which is nice touch! I don't think it's best spot to sit down and work (kitchen noise, loud music) but certainly a great spot hang to catch up w/ a friend or a quick date! Would totally recommend this place!! I don't eat these health bowls regularly but when I'm the mood I'll certainly stop by here. read more

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Playa Bowls is clean, spacious, and most importantly, the fruits they use are fresh and sweet. the location is a short of a walk from the rest of Downtown Ridgewood but still very accessible. Parking is hit or miss, but that goes for most Ridgewood establishments. Initially my sister and I ordered one bowl to share. We went for the Lola Green Bowl. The green base of kale, banana, pineapple, and coconut milk blended the flavors of all its components well. It was then topped with granola, pineapple, mango, coconut flakes, and honey. These toppings added some interesting texture and sweetness to the mix. A solid bowl all things considered. After enjoying that green bowl together my sister spotted a special on the board that had an ingredient called "Blue Magic". That sounded amazing so we opted to share yet another bowl. I couldn't tell you what went in the blue mixture but it was indeed blue and it tasted...okay. The toppings for the blue bowl included strawberries, bananas, peanut and almond butters, and bee pollen. The toppings of this bowl were good and I certainly enjoyed it. Throughout the whole time I couldn't shake the feeling of "I could probably make this at home". That certainly doesn't mean these bowls are bad by any means, they're actually quite good. For me personally though, I probably wouldn't come here unless I'm with someone that wants to go. If you're a big fan of acaí bowls and the like, you will very likely love this place. read more

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I went to Playa Bowls the other day and got a Nutella Açaí Bowl. It included strawberries, banana, coconut flakes, granola, Nutella, and the açaí mix. The ingredients were pretty fresh, though it was very difficult to mix them together in the small bowl. This was my first time having an açaí bowl, and it was about as I expected. My main complaint about this place is the fact that it was super noisy with the combination of sounds from the blenders, the music, and the people making it difficult to have a conversation. I went on a Friday afternoon and there was a steady stream of customers the whole time I was there. The service speed was pretty good, as I waited a couple minutes for my food. The place is decorated with a beach theme. Something to note is parking is tough to find. There is a small parking lot in the back, but that is usually full. Overall, my açaí bowl was decent, but the noise level was too high for me. I might try a different place next time. read more

Playa Bowls - Nutella Açaí Bowl - Acai Bowls Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

I love this place as always, the açaí power is the best. but if your looking for smoothies they have that too. they always have fresh stuff and everything is perfect to taste. they staff offers smile every time I come here read more

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The seating is good, but the acai bowls themselves were overly sweet and the service was on the slower side. Not sure if I would return, but maybe a good snack if I'm not feeling like having ice cream. read more

Ordered a mermaid fuel was given some type of lemonade with some ground up kale on top. Also paid for a 20 oz and got a 16 ounce to boot. Really expensive for what your supposed to get but when you get crap in a smaller cup then what you paid for it's down right highway robbery. Will never spend money here again read more

The staff here literally do not know how to read an online order. Every time we order extra Nutella or extra granola they give us LESS than the normal amount. This is the 4th time. It is crazy, yet they want tips for their service. Horrible service. read more

The food and the smoothies are good and this place does a tremendous amount of business due to its proximity to downtown and the schools. The employees are basically either quite nice or rather nasty. The business thrives whether they are nice or not FOR NOW! Barely eye contact when you place an order or when you pick up. Roll the dice & I hope you get one of the friendly ones!! read more

I decided to find out if Playa Bowls was worth all the buzz and Yes it was definitely worth my time and money. I parked my car around the corner because I thought there wasn't parking but they do have a parking lot which is great especially for Ridgewood. Hey I didn't mind walking two minutes. When I walked in I was greeted by some young adults and the ambiance is clean and cool (reminds you of a shore decor). The menu is large and clearly written. You can actually see them prepare your bowl and they are wearing gloves. The service is prompt... no long waits however, there wasn't too much of a crowd (Sunday afternoon). Now the true test.... the entire bowl was fresh! Go check it out! read more

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i got the nutella bowl substituted the strawberries for just bananas , and this is the amount of nutella given to me . 3 little lines lol . wouldn't have gotten the nutella bowl if i'd known this is how much nutella would be given to me , expected nutella drizzled all over my bananas as the nutella enhances the taste of the bowl by 100% for me . was super excited for my bowl to get to me , to receive this for a NUTELLA bowl . had to add my own nutella to it , super disappointed would've just made my own at home if i knew i'd have to add my own nutella and save myself $13 smh . read more

Playa Bowls - nutella bowl substituted strawberries for only bananas . - Acai Bowls Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

Woah this place was really good. The açaí texture was great and as expected, and the toppings were plentiful! There is a pretty large menu and they have seasonal specials. There was ample seating and the vibe was really great. I give this place 4 stars for two reasons: 1. PARKING IS TERRIBLE IN RIDGEWOOD. But that's not their fault :/ 2. Music was soooo loud. With the blenders in the background as well, it's kind of hard to have a conversation. read more

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I never leave a review after just 1 visit, to be fair all around. This is my 2nd visit. Staff is rude. It actually smells badly inside, don't know what that is. Maybe rotten food or dead rodent. Food is sub par. I will not be back. In response to the message from someone claiming to represent this dump. I have no agenda except to report on great restaurants and dumps. Yours is the latter. I work hard for my money as do most and with thousands of choices of where to spend my hard earned money, I expect more. So I won't be back and I encourage anyone else that cares for good food, clean atmosphere and air they can actually breath, to also no go there. read more

I've been to a few Playa Bowls and I found this one to just be ok. Since it's in downtown Ridgewood there's a lack of parking but I did find the inside decorated nicely. There was a long wait for my bowl and it didn't come out the way it was portrayed on the picture and looked like it was made hastily. Regardless the bowl tasted good. read more

Playa Bowls - Bae Bowl - Acai Bowls Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

I couldn't be more excited that a Playa Bowls has opened up near me. The service is extremely quick, and the workers are friendly. I went with a friend for lunch and there were a few students from Ridgewood High School there as well. I had ordered a Costa Banana Bowl and it was absolutely amazing! I added strawberries and they were very fresh. Of course the decorations are on par with the theme, and there was a decent amount of seating. Wish there was more parking - parking lot was full so we resorted to parking in metered street spot outside of the theatre. read more

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

Playa Bowls is definitely on trend with the local love of fruit bowls and clean, healthy, and fresh eating. They make all of their bowls fresh while you with with popular and commonly found brands like silk soy milk. The menu offers many different varieties of pre concocted bowls to choose from, but you also have the option to make your own bowl as well. Additionally, the interior is cute and fits the theme of it's name - they are decorated with surfboards and pineapples to fit their beach (playa) theme. I don't know what the calorie count is like (they do use a lot of the sugary sweet fruits like pineapples, sweetened acai berries, and sugary granola), but it is definitely refreshing and a nice alternative to ice cream or yogurt if you want to eat a snack or perhaps even a meal replacement that will fill you up and cool you down! read more

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

I really appreciate how there are so many options to choose from. If you are wanting a treat and to indulge a little you can opt for a Nutella bowl, but, if you are trying to be a little healthier there are green bowls which taste amazing. The chia pudding and oatmeal are two other favorites of mine. I love how the variety of the menu satisfies everyone. The customer service is always excellent and not many places allow you to sample their bases! I will be back! read more

Playa Bowls - Acai base topped with: banana, mango, and peanut butter drizzle! - Acai Bowls Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

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Walked in like 20 mins before closing just wanting a nutella and peanut butter bowl. I get it, it's ass having to serve guests close to closing, but if theres a group and you exclude the last three that's horrible service. like come on, I literally work in restaurants and serve till we close. It's policy of pretty much every single company, that's the purpose of a closing time. anyway yeah, girl in the back seemed cool, but supervisor or team lead on register was messed up for that. it was just a bowl also place was decently dirty so work on that too, you're work ethic shows by the cleanliness of your area of work. read more

If your into smoothie bowls you're going to love this place. They have so many different options and they also have oatmeal bowls which are great for this time of year (East coast winters). The bowls are $9-$11 they're filled with fresh fruit and I can barely finish one bowl. They also top a lot of their bowls with honey and i was a little skeptical at first, but it's delicious so don't skip out! The place is also super cute inside, neon light sign and surfboard tables. Plenty of room to sit and enjoy your yummy bowl. Staff is friendly and helpful with any question. If you want to try a smoothie bowl/ eat healthier then you definitely have to give playa bowl a try! read more

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8 months ago, I reviewed this location as the best playa bowls around. Less than a year later, I've never had such a bad experience at one of their locations. From rude employees, to distasteful products and unsanitary practices, the list goes on. Upon entering, the cashier looked very displeased to see us. I understand that it was 30 minutes to closing, but the rudeness was unbelievable. Me and my sister both ordered. She got a Pacific Bowl and I got a Stupid Cupid. The cashier rung us up and turned right around to grab the pre-made, UNCOVERED bowls from the fridge. Again, understandable that they were pre-made because it's the end of the night, but leaving product uncovered is disgusting. The pacific bowl was too frozen, so the girl making it had to reblend it with more milk and bananas. She didn't even blend the bananas entirely! So here I am, with my refrigerator tasting stupid Cupid and my chunky banana pacific bowl. Needless to say, I won't be back. read more

So yummy! I love playa-bowls. Quick service and friendly workers, very convenient for a quick bite . read more

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They are ok, place is always full which I believe is a good thing. Last time I order a bowl they had with blueberries, strawberries, red berries and banana and I got something else and I was very disappointed, but I am willing to order again in the future. read more

Playa Bowls - I have no idea what this is - Acai Bowls Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

I've decided to write another review for Playa Bowls in Ridgewood because they are my favorite açaí bowl place in Bergen county. I went there the other day and they were so careful and cautious with everything they did. They deserve a 10/10 with everything going on right now. Can't wait to go again next week (or this week ;) ) and get another bowl. Below is the chia bowl base and I added my own toppings. read more

Playa Bowls - a bowl of fruit in front of a pool - Acai Bowls Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

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I grew up going to Belmar beach and eating Playa Bowls. Smoothie bowls have become more and more popular and there are a bunch of places opening up near where I live. I've been craving pitaya bowls and haven't been able to get myself one that satisfied my craving. However, I drove past Playa Bowls in ridgewood today, one of the first warm days we've had in 2018. I was beyond excited and got a electric mermaid pitaya bowl and it lived up to everything. The fruit was as fresh as the ones down by the shore and the base was as creamy as how I like it. My mom has never been to Playa Bowls before but I took her to this location, and she absolutely adored how cute the places looked with the mermaid and octopus paintings and the surfboards and pineapples around the shop. read more

Playa Bowls - Electric Mermaid Pitaya Bowl on the left and Pacific Green Bowl on the right - Acai Bowls Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

Delicious pitaya (dragonfruit) bowls. I'm partial to a simpler Banana and Strawberry topping combo with a touch of Nutella. The fruit tastes so fresh and it's a really convenient location. Great customer service that is actually helpful and equally friendly. read more

I'm from Hawaii so I'm very familiar with acai bowls and this place uses really yummy acai. I love all the different toppings including the Nutella and fruit options. Their peppermint acai bowl was really good! It's a little pricey but it's all fresh fruit so it is definitely worth it. read more

Playa bowl at Ridgewood NJ NEVER disappoints!! Love many of their bowls! Service great, we sat at the window counter. I did wipe it down myself , but I do that anyplace I eat these days. It was not visibly dirty , I just like to be safe . read more

Cool place Great açaí bowls, love the "8th ave" Good customer service. And the atmosphere is awesome, just like all the Playa Bowls! read more

I walked into Playa bowls at 8:46pm to place an order to go with my children and they told me they couldn't take my order bc they had too many orders already. I understand they close at 9pm but that is ridiculous. Lock the door or something. But allowing us to look at the menu then unable to order is crazy. read more

Love this playa bowls! Always come here and am happy with my bowl! The inside is clean and very spacious, so there is always somewhere to sit. Only hassle with coming here is that the parking lot is small, but it's in a busy area so that isn't their fault! You can still find street parking pretty easily! read more

Playa Bowls - pura vida bowl with peanut butter - Acai Bowls Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

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