We have been craving a smoothie place so hard in Wilmington but we only saw chains -- we don't do Clean Juice because we went to the one in Tampa and did not like it. We were pleasantly surprised to see so many positive reviews on YELP so we headed over. What's so good?? The ingredients really speak for the place. Everything is super fresh and you can taste the fact it is made to order. I got the classic "Pure Vida Açaí Bowl" with added banana for $0.75. The Açaí base was, again, very fresh and well blended without being a total purée. I loved the granola the most because it wasn't mushy the entire time: crunchy throughout is the way to go. The honey on top of the fruit (blueberries and strawberries and banana) was super organic and not too sweet. Great taste all around. We miss South Block in DC but Playa will be our go-to here in Wilmington!!! read more

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According to my Doordash I am an A1+ customer of this franchise restaurant. Typically, with businesses who care about customer retention, A1+ customers are treated well. If there's an issue it gets solved quickly. The Mayfair location of Playa Bowls does not care about customer retention. They would prefer to hire young and good looking women who are not the friendliest or the quickest problem solvers. I have ordered Doordash Playa 16 times in the last 20 days. Today was the first time I ever went in that store. Because I do not have my Doordash full ingredients memorized, I tried pulling up Doordash in the store. For whatever reason, it was not working. The pretty young girl behind the register could not care less and in fact seemed rather irritated. The other pretty young girl making my food did not understand what I was trying to tell them when I figured out that Doordash had marked their business as being closed. I made them aware of this but they didn't care. They suffered from an excruciating lack of curiosity and customer retention skills because I will not be spending any more money at the store. I'm gonna make my Doordash person go all the way over to the other one so they get the money. I promise you, when I stop ordering from your store you're gonna notice. Whoever manages or owns this location needs to consider hiring people based on their skills and experience with customer service. I know it's a beach town, but there are a lot of really talented young people out here. And all of them would be better than the pretty ladies you like to look at. That's why they got hired. ETA: Please do not let the responsive "manager" fool you. The service at that location is absolutely terrible. There were three young women working and probably 15 to 20 people in the store. The rudest woman at the register was on her phone most of the time I was in there. Don't go to this location. It sucks. It's slow and they always mess something up, I just left that out because I didn't want to be too harsh but since the manager has decided to respond, they forget a lot. When I DoorDash from this location, I usually have to remind them to include the smoothie because they have forgotten it five times. Five times on the DoorDash order of two items. I should be able to get my order under 10 minutes. That's not possible at this location, even if they aren't busy. Because the people who work there do not care about their jobs and it is very obvious as soon as you go into the store. Let's see what the manager responds to now. I guarantee the owner is male and hires young women under the age of 30 based on how much he likes to look at them, not their skill set. That is a lie that men believe believes themselves. read more

I definitely recommend this business! I cannot believe there are so many smoothie and fruit bowls to choose from. I love that you can choose different bases for your bowl and that they even have a sign that outlines the benefits of each. You can even do a mix of half and half. Service is very friendly and staff is knowledgeable. Because everything is made to order it does take a little bit, but it is so worth it. Love the decorations and decor inside. I am excited they are opening another location in the Monkey Junction area. read more

Cute little smoothie shop. My favorite thing was that you can mix 2 different bases. Bowls are pretty yummy and feeling. I like that they have a lot of different options and can choose to your own tasting read more

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I always order ahead and pick this up to take to the pool or beach and it's always perfect. read more

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Tons of options and unique flavors. Staff were friendly and quick with service. The portions they give are good sized as well.

Love this place! Excellent customer service and products. I love their protein balls.

The BEST AÇAÍ bowl in my opinion. I have tried them across NC AND SC... nothing compares. The ingredients seem to be better and executed better as well!!! It is the classic beach service and vibe!!! It's a must when passing through Wilmington. read more

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Loved everything about this little place! I wish they had one in Charlotte from how good it was! Service was quick! The little shop was cutely decorated but extremely busy! My bowl was the mango one and let me tell you, MY FAVORITE EVER. read more

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Love Playa! Bowls and smoothies are great, they have an easy to use app you can order through and my order is always ready very quickly.

This was my first trip to Playa Bowls, and I love that they have compostable spoons and recyclable bowls! These açaí bowls are HUGE! My husband and I split the Nutella bowl for dessert. It was perfect for two people. I couldn't imagine eating a whole bowl at Playa even if I had it for breakfast or lunch!! There are TONS of different combinations including coconut bowls, pitaya bowls (dragonfruit), açaí bowls, smoothies and smoothie bowls, and oatmeal. read more

fast, pleasant, bowls were good. We got take out and it was ready in the 10 minutes it took to drive there. Will be back

Sooo good!! Live getting fresh carrot juice here when in town, and the coconut bowls are the best!! read more

Playa Bowls is located next to Chipotle in Mayfaire. Tried this franchise on its grand opening day. There was a long line of people already waiting before they opened. They were nice enough to give some free cold brew coffee of Lucky Joe's Jammin' Jamaican while we were waiting out in the hot weather. The decor and decorations were fun to look at, an island and surfer style. It's a small place, so there is not much seating when it is busy. You place your order at the cashier and wait for them to call your name when it's done. They offer a variety of bowls including acai, green, chia pudding, oatmeal, coconut, and banana bowls. Other menu options are fresh juices, smoothies, cold brew coffee, bagged blueberry flax granola, other bottled drinks, and packaged vegan and gluten-free Jonesbars. They have specialized menu items but you can add extra ingredients to the bowls and smoothies for an extra cost. Some of the extra ingredients are whey protein or vegan protein to add a protein boost. My order for the Electric Mermaid Pitaya bowl ($11) was done pretty quickly. It came with fresh chopped mango, kiwi, pineapple, as well as granola, and dried coconut flakes/pieces. The sweetness was perfect, it wasn't overly sweet. They layered the fruit on top, then the granola, and then the pitaya smoothie blend. Even though the granola was smothered in the smoothie blend, it was still crunchy. The price of the bowls and smoothies are a bit expensive. They do offer a 15% discount off your next visit if you sign up with your phone number on their deal alert. They also offered a card for 10% off the next visit. The bowl was filling for a meal. This is a good place if you're craving a cold, somewhat healthy smoothie or bowl and are willing to spend the money. read more

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Great service such friendly people! The juices were so yummy but the bowls were not. Maybe because where I moved from it's further ahead in the bowls. But if I'm going for juice I'll go! Bowls I'll pass!!! read more

My husband and I order from here almost every other day, seriously! My husband got to know the manager and complimented him frequently on the service/food. Then something changed... New manager hired, staff doesn't smile, doesn't engage, they're always behind, always out of something, it's a totally different store. The bowls are hit or miss, depends on who's working with regards to quality. read more

I've had many açaí bowls from other places but I have to admit this was the best. Everything from the actual store, staff, presentation & bowl itself were all A++. The pitaya/açaí base combo is great. So many different options to choose from and combinations to create. I wish we had these in NY because I'd for SURE be a frequent flyer. Overall I plan on coming back here a few more times before vacation is over. Very impressed! read more

We got delivery to Ogden Park after doing a 5k for EmergeOrtho. By the time we did DoorDash it was pretty pricy, normally they're about $11. But the bowls were delicious and beautiful! They were so refreshing after a walk in the hot sun. I got the Nutella açaí bowl which was so delicious. Nutella of course. I'm not huge on coconut but I thought it paired well with everything. Would definitely buy again! read more

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I've only been here twice and both times I've gotten the same thing but man, I am hooked. I've had the Coco Craze both times and it's so good I've wanted to hit all the stoplights in town so I can eat some on my way home. It's a coconut based bowl with coconut flakes, granola, mango, bananas, and pineapple with honey. I went with my teenage son the first time and he got the Açaí bowl with Nutella and we ate them in the car. They were so good. Besides açaí and coconut bowls you can choose pitaya, chia, oatmeal, and smoothies too. You can build your own bowl or pick from one of their many choices. read more

Love this place! Great service and they move quick. The smoothies and bowls are a perfect beach town stop/treat - and perfect for hot Wilmington days. One day I sent my husband in to get me Chipotle next door. I literally saw 26 people come out of Playa Bowl before my burrito was done. Yes, I counted! The food is allergen-friendly for no dairy and no soy people, but check if you have almond/coconut allergies. They use So Delicious coconut milk and name brand vegan proteins. I full on expected to get a frozen fruit taste/frostbite but have never experienced that. The bowls are delicious and feature sugar from fruit and honey. If you're avoiding sugar, they may not be the best option, but if you're not, stop by for a delicious treat! read more

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When I first walked in they had 3 girls working and no one acknowledged me for the first 3-4 mins of me standing at the register. Then when we got our bowls the portions were not worth what we paid. They skimped out on the açaí base usually we get these bowls and they are filled to the top but my bowl had half the acai base then it normally has and so were the other bowls my friends received. read more

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Not my first time going into Playa Bowls, but I've loved it every time. It has always been low noise (other than the occasional blender) and friendly staff who are willing and able to make modifications or recommendations. I always like their seasonal menus, but my overall fan favorite is the Trailblazer. I would suggest Playa Bowls to anyone who's looking for a fresh reset because it always has great tasting blends and fresh fruit. read more

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Service is excellent. Your order is ready before you pay. I Love it here. Staff friendly and fast. Thank you

My boyfriend and I were looking for something fresh and this was perfect! I was cold so I got an oatmeal bowl and he got a coconut bowl. Fast service and beautifully made! We will be back. read more

honestly this was my first time at playa bowls and it was SO good!!! i got a build your own bowl half acai, half coconut (the coconut was SO GOOD) the acai was too sweet for my liking but it was still good. i got gluten free gronola, strawberries, pineapple, and banana. i signed up in the app and got 15% off so it was around $11! super good read more

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I got the Pura Vida Bowl with peanut butter, and it was delicious! It was blended well, and the flavors were great. I watched them cut the fruit, so I knew it was all fresh. It does take a little bit for them to get your bowls out, especially if there's multiple people there at the time. They don't have a lot of seating, so I would suggest taking it to-go. read more

Food was delicious and the survive was kind of slow but their was loud beeping noises in the background that really disturbed me so that's why I'm giving them a 4 read more

Playa bowl has the largest selection of açaí bowls in Wilmington! It's amazing to see all of the types they have. The atmosphere inside is lively with happy music, everyone seems to be enjoying their bowls fully. I only wish they had poke bowls like they have at their other locations. All in all, an adorable restaurant. read more

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Playa Bowl in Mayfair was hands down a 10/10 experience. The service was amazing and everyone was so welcoming. They were speedy to get my order out and the vibe was ADORABLE. I can't wait to come back soon. read more

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My bowl was delicious and so many options. A group of hardworking teenagers that gave excellent service read more

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So this was my first time trying Playa Bowls and I thought it was pretty good! I'll definitely be back to try some more. read more

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Very fast and pleasant experience. The kind young lady named Briahna who works there, made my first experience at Playa Bowls- fabulous! She was very kind and insightful. I plan on coming back soon. Would recommend. read more

We came here to get bowls and smoothies on a hot day. It's located right next door to Chipotle in Mayfaire. I love their menu board. It looks great but it's very very lonnnng. I went for a green hemp bowl. For it's name it actually contained a surprisingly stingy amount of hemp seed... maybe 1/4 teaspoon (if that), but it tasted delicious and definitely satisfied my sweet tooth while cooling me down. You can easily make a meal of their bowls. Next time I'm going to try a chia pudding bowl. I might have tried a combination of two bases had I noticed this option before I ordered. Under special smoothies it says you can get "any comination" YES (shock!) there is a typo. They left out a letter... but whatever nobody is perfect. The atmosphere is fun and artsy. The music could use some help. Didn't go with the aesthetic at all but the compostable spoons made up for it. No styrofoam from what I could see and that's a big plus for me. Way way way better than clean juice if you want a bowl. I can almost guarantee their juices are better too but I haven't tried a juice at Playa Bowl yet. Looking forward to going back! read more

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This place is amazing I have traveled to Wilmington many times just to come here would recommended this to anyone!!!

Fresh, creamy coconut fruit blend, topped with a generous amount of deliciously ripe strawberries and bananas with a Nutella swirl on top! It's the Nutelloco bowl and it's my absolute favorite. If you are craving something sweet yet still fresh and healthy then look no further! They have a large selection of fruit bowls, smoothies, and juices. If that doesn't get you exited then I don't know what will!!!! read more

Delicious healthy and a fun way to eat something healthy. Always very fresh, would recommend

WOW!! So glad we tried this place and I so wish we had one where I live! Tried a coconut bowl...had like coconut ice milk base, banana, pineapple, granola, honey & shredded coconut-DELICIOUS!! Filling, but not heavy...we are going back for breakfast on our way out of town! read more

I was craving an Acai bowl and came upon Playa Bowls. I ordered the original acai bowl and was disappointed in the lack of ingredients - my bowl literally came with just one blueberry. For the price of the bowl, I definitely don't think it was worth it. read more

Wonderful selection of yummy goodness. Definitely a stop in and grab a bowl and fresh juices type of spot.

Very unfriendly curbside service! Do your self a favor by choosing local and drive just around the corner to Boombalatti's. Always friendly and never disappointed. read more