Okay, so I'm not an açaí bowl connoisseur or anything, but I've tasted enough of them across the U.S. (and even abroad!) to know what I like. That said, the açaí here was a bit different. The consistency reminded me more of a smoothie than that thick, scoopable texture I usually go for. It's not necessarily bad--just not what I expected. Anyway, just my two cents. Everyone's taste is different, so if you love it, I get it! It's super chill, and there's plenty of space to enjoy yourself! read more

South Block - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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I am a regular at South Block, and I finally got to try the strawberry smoothie that is a dupe of the Hailey Bieber Erewhon Smoothie, which I've had before in LA. I was honestly pleasantly surprised by it! I think the flavor profile is spot on and it really is a close comparison. While I do wish it had the coconut element to it instead of the oat whip I would get it again because it's refreshing and has just enough sweetness. I'm excited that South Block is experimenting/ developing new smoothies and can't wait to see what comes next! read more

South Block - Strawberry Cloud Smoothie - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Stopped into South Blocm for an Açaí bowl. I was impressed with the variety of bowls that were ordered. Ordering was easy as there were a few kiosks to order or you could order at the counter. This location is across from a parking garage or there is some street parking near the store. I ordered a mermaid bowl and a piece of almond toast. The bowl was delish. I wish I added some almond butter to give it that extra layer of texture. If I am in the mood for a smoothie or another bowl I would definitely come back to South Block. read more

South Block - Mermaid Bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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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 read more

South Block - Interior - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

If this place were near me, I would go daily. South Block was recommended by a couple of staff at the nearby Solidcore and it did not disappoint. They also have a Strawberry Cloud smoothie which is similar to the Hailey Bieber Erewhon smoothie. I ordered that and a bag of protein bits, and I enjoyed them. The place is huge, the staff is friendly, and they have a kiosk. read more

had a really frustrating experience at the Old Town Alexandria location this morning. I placed my order the night before through the app so it would be ready right at 9:00 AM. My mornings are tightly scheduled--I deal with health issues and go straight to teaching Pilates--so I rely on that order-ahead feature actually working. I arrived a few minutes after 9:00 and my order hadn't been made. After waiting, I went up to the counter and was told I "can't order the night before," which makes no sense because the app clearly allows it. I was asked for my name multiple times before they finally found the order, and then told they just hadn't made it yet. I ended up waiting again, and after another 10 minutes had to follow up a second time. The entire interaction was met with a dismissive, unprofessional attitude. At that point, what is the point of ordering ahead? If the system allows advance orders, they should be prepared on time--or at the very least handled professionally when there's an issue. I also work at a local Pilates studio and hear ongoing complaints about the customer service at this location. Unfortunately, my experience today matched exactly what others have been saying. Really disappointing. read more

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 read more

South Block - Loaded Egg Avocado Toast - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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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. read more

South Block - Warrior Bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Regardless of which South Block I've been to, there is always a bit of wait for my smoothie bowl due to the popularity of the store chain and online orders. Like the other South Blocks, you enter and can order and rewards phone number via the electronic pads against one wall. You'll wait a bit, and this store has plenty of seating, and then your fresh, fruity-vegi delight will come out and you can opt to sprinkle or drizzle chia, honey, or agave onto it before you dig in. read more

My husband and I were at the OT location a few hours ago. We went to order and his card was unable to go through with the order. We ended our order and were about to leave and we hear our name called. We explained what happened and they still gave us our order! We were so appreciative of the kindness of this employee today. You made our day with your gesture and you are the reason why South Block is what it is in this community. We love you!!!! read more

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. read more

South Block - PBJ açaí bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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! read more

South Block - Nutella Bowl (no blueberries and no coconut) along with the loaded egg avocado toast - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

So I usually order south block and have it delivered to my house, but this time I was in the area and decided to go in person to the old town location. I feel like it's kind of a confusing layout. I came in and walked up to an area where I thought that they were supposed to take my order and both cashiers just kind of walked past me and just looked at me on girl and one boy looked like they may be teens. No one greeted at me or even asked me was I here to pick up or order.. I waited for almost ten mins then I saw a lady walk in maybe just coming back or clocking in for the day and finally I got some help. If there were arrows pointing to where to order it would've been a little easier to navigate especially for people who have never been there. I don't know if I'll go back in person again I'll just stick to ordering. read more

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. read more

South Block - Loaded peanut butter bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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

South Block - Mermaid Bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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 ! read more

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

South Block - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Yummy Açaí bowl with so much fruit toppings! Also the smoothies were exceptional. Service was spot on. Loved the cozy feel of the place. read more

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. read more

South Block - Cappuccino - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Place turns the music up sooooo loud in afternoon that you cannot have a conversation or hear yourself think. When I asked for an adjustment the staff person simply said "no'. Will never go back! read more

The acai bowl was delicious and the space is cute but the service was pretty horrendous. I came in and there was literally no one in line in front of me and only like 2 people sitting at tables in the place. They took over 20 minutes to make my acai bowl. I was dumbfounded. If it wasn't for the slowwwww service, they would get 5 stars read more

South Block - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

South Block as a special place in my heart. The açaí bowls are amazing. The staff was very helpful and knowledgeable about the bowls and the products in the bowls and drinks. Give it try and you won't regret it. The establishment was clean and neat. The music could have been turned down a little bit but overall the customer service was great and so was the açaí bowl. read more

Walked all the way from the metro to the water and back. On our way back, we stopped to cool off at South Block and I'm so happy we did! Had one of the best green smoothies I've ever had in my life! I even went over to the counter and thanked them it was so good! The vibes are laid back and a bunch of people were working on their laptops or having a casual conversation. Slightly hippie-ish but still upscale. Can't wait to go again! read more

The way I go to bat for South Block is like no other. Because of them, I want a smoothie everyday! Their smoothies are ACTUALLY smooth and fresh! I enjoy the pink smoothie, the green smoothie with ginger and the Green Majoon smoothie (oh the dates!)! My other fave, which is no longer on the menu but should definitely make a come back, is the green glow with oat whip! So yummy! Looking forward to trying their fall pumpkin smoothie! read more

Super nice staff! Great location to hangout and chat and plenty of space and tables. I had the warrior bowl - it was yummy! The iced latte was delicious and no up charge for oat milk was awesome. read more

We stopped by this smoothie shop for a quick snack before lunch. The menu was a little short with not a lot of options but we got the peanut blast smoothie and thought it was good! Not overly sweet but that didn't bother us. Would go back to try their coffees and another smoothie read more

South Block - Peanut Blast Smoothie - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

While on my walk in old town, Alexandria, I ran across South Block. I decided to go in and I was pleasantly surprised at the amount of options they had on the menu. I ordered a green smoothie and my cousin ordered a special tea bowl with mango, peanut butter, and other things. it was a bit of a weight, it was definitely worth it. I also like that they have a peer space upstairs that you can rent out and work remotely in. I definitely go back as the green smoothie was delicious and also made me feel healthy. read more

South Block - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Need a healthy food option in Alexandria?? South Block is the place to go. I happened to go on a Saturday. There were plenty of options to choose from. My only complaint was the parking. I drove around for 15 minutes and I was not able to find a park, and many of the streets are blocked due COVID outdoor dinning options. There is a parking garage across the street from South Block. I was able to ask the parking attendant if I could run in really quick and he mentioned it was okay. Otherwise the smoothie was great and I'll be back again for a quick healthy snack. read more

South Block - Mermaid Smoothie - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

unfortunately, every time i get an açaí bowl at this location, the consistency is always watery rather than thick. hope this gets worked on soon... nonetheless, their service and atmosphere is good. read more

South Block - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Sometimes you need some chia that is not a pet and some bees that do not sting and some collagen that doesnt fix wrinkles and some granola sprinkles. read more

Another place for açaí bowls. It has plenty to choose from. South Block is a place to get fresh stuff. Has a few locations around DC. The one in Alexandria is the best it seems. Bowls galore in here. It has so many different ones. The açaí bowls are the best though. Each is full of nutrition. Though they can be sugary so don't get these too often. I came in recently with my female friend. We each tried a bowl and compared them. I had the Almond Butter Bowl. She had the PBJ Bowl, which was almost the same except for the one ingredient. The bowls are priced like they're a meal. It's about $11 for a bowl. They give you a lot though. It's pretty filling. The bowls we got had the frozen açaí purée. Both had so many toppings it was almost impossible to see the açaí. Good value. Along with the granola, there was the nut butter and fruit toppings. It sure was a lot. They were pricy but good too. I would sure come here again. It has such a big menu and more than just bowls. They have smoothies and there's salads as well. read more

South Block - Peanut Butter Bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

The drinks here are so good! I was instantly greeted when I walked through the door by the staff. Everyone there was so kind and enthusiastic to me and other customers. The overall vibe of the place was wonderful. I will be coming back and telling my friends! read more

Service was quick & pleasant. The warrior mini bowl was just enough. Great consistency! There's plenty of space available to sit, eat & work & There's street parking available and a garage directly across the street. read more

South Block - Peanut Mini Warrior Bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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I LOVE southblock! I'm addicted to the fresh ingredients and good vibes that the chain puts out into the community! I regularly, went to the Vienna location - but since I was in the area for work, I decided to pop into the Old Town Alexandria location. I was very excited to see "other" options for breakfast on the Old Town Alexandria South Block menu. I had to, of course, order my acai bowl - California style and a Mango smoothie for my guy. We decided to try two of the toast that they had- peanut butter, banana and honey plus the avacado toast. I was really disappointed with the toast. First - the pickup window here does not flow very well. Some people were calling names, while others were calling orders. People were picking up the wrong orders. Our toast never got called - and instead was placed as a to-go order at the top of the silver assembly stand against the back wall. After our meals my guy had to go and ask for it. They apologized, saying they got confused and thought the person was picking it up later. When we got it - it was not toast. It was soggy and it dipped when you tried to pick it up. Not very enjoyable at all. I would have loved to see actual slices of avocado on the top of my bread - it was just a spread. Spread is ok - but a few wholesome slides would have been a better presentation and more appeasing. Overall, I was super happy with the acai bowl and my guy really liked his mango smoothie. read more

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Came here a few weeks ago on a lovely Sunday morning after walking a couple of miles in Alexandria. We were a little hungry so we popped in for coffee and were surprised by a full food menu! We had the avocado toast which was topped with sliced egg, micro greens and chili flakes. Be mindful its only one slice of toast BUTTTTT somehow very filling! We also ordered the mermaid bowl which was absolutely delicious - instead of an açaí bowl it was all blended fruit topped with blueberries and granola - so yummy! The real star was my wife's latte. Those beans were so insane and, as a coffee lover, I know a damn good coffee bean when I have one. One star knocked off because the encounter with one of the young ladies who worked there wasnt that great but I will chalk it up to them being busy! read more

South Block - Mermaid bowl time! - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

In need of a bit of energy after walking around Alexandria for the last several hours now. We hit all of old town, market square and the waterfront too. We ordered the cave monkey and the super green smoothies here. The super green and peanut blast sounded good. There's actually a lot of smoothies here I would love to try, but alas there's only two of us. There are additional smoothies on the to go menu. They are busy and constantly putting out a smoothie or coffee, right or left. It's like a factory in here. One lady cleans the dishes. Another lady goes around to all of the doors cleaning constantly. The super green isn't bad, but I liked the cave monkey better. I should stick to the peanut ones, I tend to always like the peanut butter and chocolate smoothies best. read more

South Block - the interior of a coffee shop - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Love this place but do not order delivery. They will not deliver your full order. Happened to me more than once so will not order delivery anymore. read more

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

The service need improvement. It wasn't even full with people, but they have non-stop orders. Somehow a simple smoothie still have to wait for 15 mins. I was a little disappointed. Also, fresh and healthy drink is not cheap. Somehow it was a a hot day, but their A/C just not cool enough. That's not a good sign for fresh fruit and cold drinks. The customer service was ok. The service process might need some improvement. Even there were many people making drinks and bowls, but either they are way too busy or with overload orders. This mean someone need to take a look at the business flow. Overall ok experience. read more

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