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    South Block

    4.2 (193 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    A'Yanna E.

    An acai bowl that meets my competition (Playa Bowl)! Love the add on options! Collagen and agave nice. I ordered the acai bowl with collagen and the green juice. Delicious and filling. Employees are really nice. Go, enjoy

    Loaded Egg Avocado Toast
    Janette C.

    This was definitely a "oh wow " of a quick breakfast boost " highly recommend. My server has great energy and gave me a suggestion on what to get, after I ate the toast and had my drink I felt refreshed

    Warrior Bowl
    Staci S.

    In an ongoing effort to have a fresh and healthy meal, my friend and I chose to get lunch as South Block before exploring the town. It's across from one of the Colonial Parking garages (the one near the Torpedo Factory) in a shared building. There's plenty of space and a decent amount of seating. They also allow dogs inside too! The restroom had multiple stalls and was relatively clean. However, the music was a bit loud. I ended up ordering the Warrior Bowl and the wait wasn't too long. It was delicious and just enough to be filling. Overall my experience here was good and I wouldn't mind visiting again if I am in the area.

    PBJ açaí bowl
    Shernell H.

    Sooo, I've been looking for a delicious açaí bowl spot that reminds me of my wonderful first experience that I had back in Miami and I BELIEVE that I found it in South Block. South Block is located in Old Town Alexandria, walking distance from the water front. It is a cozy, casual spot that one can visit after a walk around Old Town or a nice hike. The workers here were all nice, warm, and friendly. There were two kiosk options to order food, along with the normal cashier alternatives. The kiosk options, however, allows you to see pictures of bowl/smoothie options, which may not be captured on the wall to aid in decision making. I opted for the delicious PBJ açaí bowl. The peanut butter wasn't overly dry or thick and the blend of the açaí was made perfectly. Additionally, the fruit was sweet. I was pleasantly surprised! So much so, that I definitely plan to be back. As it pertains to parking, if you are attempting to find parking near by, it may take some patience, however, there is plenty of parking available in a decent walking distance.

    Nutella Bowl (no blueberries and no coconut) along with the loaded egg avocado toast
    Lisa H.

    Decided to stop by after walking the bridge this morning, and I'm glad I did. I've been hearing about this place a lot and it's been popping up all over my social media so I decided to stop by and give it a try. When I went inside, they have a very open concept and it's quite a few seats available. I wonder if when the weather breaks they have outdoor seating. The young lady at the register was nice and offered me some recommendations. I ordered the Nutella Bowl (with no blueberries and coconut) and the loaded egg avocado toast. They did NOT disappoint. The bowl was very fresh and the avocado toast had a nice salty flavor to it that wasn't overpowering. I would definitely come back!

    Loaded peanut butter bowl
    Amber K.

    This is one of my favorite places, I come here nearly every Sunday, I've tried several bowls and they all taste great. Their fruit is always fresh. Their juices are also good. Their okay whip is delicious.

    Mermaid Bowl
    Adia B.

    Refreshing , tasty and awesome service . I went two day in row. I also recommend the loaded toast

    PB&J Bowl
    Georgia B.

    BEST ACAI BOWLS I HAVE EVER HAD. I've tried so many Acai bowls in different places and the south block Acai bowls are by far my favorite ever! Service is always 10/10 and their bowls are consistently so good! I normally take my bowls to go but the vibes in there and the people are always super nice! Get the PB&J bowl if you like peanut butter. My boyfriend loves the Almond Butter bowl and adds whey protein! We've also tried their protein balls and bought their protein powder for at home smoothies !

    Jada H.

    Such a cool place to hang out and grab a smoothie. I love South Block and the staff is very friendly. Mostly street parking.

    Cappuccino
    Rhea C.

    It was freezing outside and we're glad that we came across this place. Ordered their cappuccino and dirty matcha and they were fantastic! The place is clean and service was great.

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    Glad you enjoyed the Mermaid Smoothie! Thanks for the support :)

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    Thanks for the review! How can we earn all five stars?!?!

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    The loaded Egg Avocado Toast is amazing, I had an orgasmic sensory experience in my mouth. Thanks a lot . Top notch

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    No issues w service like others mentioned. Super green smoothie way too sweet for my liking.

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    I ordered a mini(son), Nutella bowl(husband), as well as the almond butter bowl(mine) - my son, husband and I are huge fans.

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    The 1st floor customer area. The stairs at the back corner lead to the 2nd floor seating areas and bathroom.

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