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    4.2 (434 reviews)
    Open • 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
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    8oz espresso + oat milk from the south block + grace st collab
    Christina R.

    Love this South Block location (remember when it was the only one??) It is pretty small and cozy-- smaller than many of the others so I often just go for pickup. There are a handful of places to sit though. Everything is always high quality and fresh! Staff is the friendliest, and I love, love the smoothies. The Cave Monkey is my favorite! Can't go wrong with chocolate peanut butter They recently switched over to a new app, which gives you a bunch of free points/items when you download the new one. Very convenient to the Clarendon area, which means parking is a pain. There is a nearby garage used for Trader Joe's, as well as some street parking.

    Yasi S.

    I love the quality of their products! Most recently, the last time I was there (Tuesday) I got this - Strawberry Radiance Shake: unsweetened almond milk, strawberries, bananas, dates, maple syrup, beetroot powder, collagen protein, sea moss w/ vegan oat whip. It was delicious! And guess what? I didn't know that not all the items sold are featured on the main menu, which is physically displayed in the store. I found out about this shake because it was on the menu in the computer where I ordered from! I wish they told people this; that there are way more options shown on the computer. Also, if you go at a busy time, wait time is longer for orders, which makes sense. I do wish they had more comfortable chairs for seating. Additionally, I think that they need more seating outside. Parking is also limited nearby; hopefully you'll get lucky finding some nearby street parking.

    Avocado Toast
    Mia L.

    A true Arlington classic-- I have been going to various locations in Arlington/DC for 7 years. I always get the mango mania smoothie without bananas. The staff is always happy to modify the drink for me. I also got the avocado toast recently. It was simple but solid. It is always clean and simple indoors. Always consistent and good quality.

    Ameena A.

    South Block was wonderful! I particularly love the ambiance of the store - cute signage, clean feel, easy to read menu, and I like that you can see the food and drinks being made (always a good sign). I got a basic acai bowl, and found it to be the tiniest bit bitter for my tastes (I usually like it a bit sweeter), so I might play around and try some other flavors. Quality was great!

    Almond Butter Açaí Bowl
    Tyrone Omar N.

    Simply the best açaí bowl in the Northern Virginia area! South Block has become a Sunday morning staple for our household. All of their Açaí bowls are filled with high-quality fruits and ingredients. I love the ability to add plant-based as well as classic whey protein for an extra protein boost. They also have optional free honey, agave and chia seeds for you to add! My favorites are the green bowl (with Kale and Spinach) and added almond butter, and the Almond Butter Açaí bowl. The service is always exceptional and quick and the ambiance of the place lives up to the hype! Their materials are also recyclable with biodegradable utensils. Love South Block!

    PBJ Bowl
    Lexi L.

    Having spent significant time in Cali... these bowls are really good, I won't even lie! And since I've not been able to get back to SD for my fave bowls, these will curb my cravings til then. The avocado toast is so yummy and the PB&J bowl extravaganza (one with extra slab of PB) just floats my boat! I wish there was one closer to me as I have tried both the one in Pentagon City and Alexandria but I prefer PC, cause the staff seemed much nicer. And although I'm still trying to figure out an optimal parking situation I'll come here still. The place is fresh, bright, clean and new which will definitely keep me coming back! GET YOUR FIX HERE FOLKS, you won't be disappointed!!!

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    Philip L.

    I like this corner shop. It is easily accessible and you can just pop in and grab a drink to go or sit down and people watch as most of their seating is against the window. It may be creepy at first, but when you are escaping the beating sun and want to drink something ice cold, that is the least of your problems. You just want to cool off. The smoothies come out fresh like any other smoothie place and the ingredients do not seem completely processed. I do appreciate the speed of the service and I think its a good compromise. Would I come back? Yea, if I am I the area and since the summer temperatures are now sprouting up, I do see myself coming back. I think they renovated recently so it is clean inside. I would keep coming here to grab a quick drink while I walk around.

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    Ruth D.

    It took several minutes after ordering for my smoothie and smoothie bowl order, but both were fresh and bright!

    aqua bowl (base-organic acai, banana, coconut water; toppings-handmade granola, strawberry, blueberry, and shaved coconut)
    Nneka M.

    yummu yummy yummy...i got something in my tummy.. So, i ordered the aqua bowl via uber eats delivery, and it was every bit fresh and tasty on arrival..and delivered in a brown paper bag with a tamper proof seal. bravo!! The aqua bowl consist of blended organic açaí, banana, and coconut water. The toppings include actual handmade granola, strawberries, blueberries, and shaved coconut. The entire bowl is vegan and gluten free, and is a good portion to split with someone if desired. Unfortunately, the additional $1 almond butter topping I requested, never made it into my bowl (which uber eats promptly refunded me), but the bowl was so delicious without it anyway. Overall, I highly recommend South block, especially with the occasional free delivery promos because its the perfect pick me up after along shift.

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    Ebony J.

    I learned about this place from Uber Eats. Ordered a smoothie which I was skeptical about at first but can I say ...delicious! I ordered the caveman which has peanut butter chocolate and some other deliciousness. What I like is that you have so many options to customize it from sweeteners, proteins, supplements, and natural ingredients. They also have açaí bowls so if you want a smoothie in a bowl, you can get that too. I tried the caveman açaí...pretty much same ingredients and customizations as the actual smoothie but they put it on top of granola and it's not as blended as the smoothie. It was good and filling but I'm more of a smoothie girl. They don't take cash, as it's a completely "green" facility. They take Apple Pay, credit/debit or you can buy kale cash which is a "gift" card like payment. The actual venue is small but quaint. It's has a counter for seating. All in all, great smoothie.

    Mermaid Bowl
    Keisha L.

    Whooooose Block???? South Block!!! When that craving hits for the freshest açaí bowl around, this should be your first, last and only stop!!! Forget the line, you can order ahead via their app and walk in, picked up your prized possession out the fridge and be on your way!!!! The bowls never fail me, they are always so fresh and made with care, so yes the wait may be extended but all good things are worth the wait, right?? Stepped all the way out the box and got the Mermaid Bowl and it was fantastic!!!! The sliced coconut was so fresh, the granola is always a sure shot and the blueberries and strawberries where fresh and you could taste the pineapple and the mango that were mixed with the blue majik!!! I think I even tasted piece of banana in there too!!! The Nutella Bowl is a must for anyone who loves all things Nutella!!! You will not be disappointed!! The best thing is if you do not want all the toppings or want to add more they are flexible enough to work with you if you let them know. If bowls are not your thing the also have smoothies and some savory toasts to chose from as well. They do have a rewards program so if you are regular it pays off, just make sure you check in with your phone number each time when you pay. Oh, leave the cash at home because this is a cashless shop. There's not much indoor seating outside of a few stools that line the window but they do have a few tables outside when the weather is right. Best thing is, you can chose your block as they have several locations in addition to this lovely corner spot in Clarendon. No one and I mean no one does bowls like South Block!

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    Super slow (+20 minutes) when came around early afternoon. Usually the stuff pretty solid, but variable time can be a issue

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    Thanks for leaving us a review! We hope to see you again soon.

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    Awesome review!

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    Thank you so much, Kaitilin! YOU ROCK

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    Thanks for the love Brittanie! Come back on your next visit! :-)

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    Hi Anh! Thanks so much! Can't wait to have you back!

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    Smoothies are really good. Service is attentive. Ambience is exactly how a smoothie shop should be.

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    This place always has fast & friendly service, and a charming atmosphere! It also helps that the smoothies are great!

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    Thanks, Yatta! So glad you enjoyed! Can't go wrong with a PBJ Bowl :)

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    4.4(137 reviews)
    1.0 mi•Ballston
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    After some dental work and instructions to "eat soft foods" I was craving a green smoothie. Yelp…read moreled me here. They had remote ordering and paying on screen. I got the same super green smoothie two days in a row. The first one was too thick and had ginger in it. The second one I talked to an actual person and was able to ensure no ginger and to add a little more pineapple juice . It was perfect. I would like to try the bowls. Pretty hopping place! So glad it is near me.

    I wouldn't say "perfect" but close enough…read more (Acai) Warrior Bowl was great! No complaints on taste. I added extra toppings, which made the bowl extra full, but even without my extra toppings, this was hard to eat in one bowl. You have to dump the toppings in something to be able to get to the smoothie part. It's nice that it's full but it's too full (even without my additional toppings). Just make sure to get an extra top and dump your toppings in there to get down to the bottom! Avocado toast was good! The avocado was super creamy. The sprouted bread was pretty basic, so I would've appreciated a better bread. It wasn't bad, it just didn't make this bread worth the price. I would definitely come back!

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    South Block - South Block serves handcrafted acai bowls, smoothies, and cold-pressed juices. Made to order, with clean whole ingredients.

    South Block serves handcrafted acai bowls, smoothies, and cold-pressed juices. Made to order, with clean whole ingredients.

    South Block - South Block serves handcrafted acai bowls, smoothies, and cold-pressed juices. Made to order, with clean whole ingredients.

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    I gotta give it up for Kaldi's. My first time visiting and while the prices are a little steep…read more(especially for food - $23 for a chicken Caesar salad), I'd def come back. About that $23 salad: The portion is a little skeet (that's an STL term - look it up) but the chicken was honestly juicy and flavorful as hell. And, the salad was full of very fresh spinach, and maybe other greens, as well as a good dressing. They provided a healthy amount of shaved Parmesan, which is my favorite. I would definitely order this again if I knew I was going to be around for a while and really wanted a salad. The vibe inside is so cute. This particular location is huge and there are various types of seating available. They have Wi-Fi, which is helpful., and some of their furniture is super comfy. It is the perfect place to connect or reconnect with a friend. I have never been much of a coffee shop, girl, but I could definitely see myself coming here multiple times a week. Service was good. I didn't interact with them much because all I did was order from a little QR code at my table and they dropped it off, but when observing them interacting with other customers, they seemed nice For the size of this place and people coming in and out, it was surprisingly clean, too. I didn't check the bathrooms out, but parking outside was paid but easy.

    Friend told me to have low expectations for coffee in Virginia lol…read more The vanilla latte ($0.60 charge for flavored syrup) did not taste like vanilla for some reason. The corn waffles were really soft and flavorless, I was hoping for crispier or chewier waffles but what I got was mushy and flat? The plus is they gave ample seating inside for working and hanging out.

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    This was the perfect nutritional start to the day. We're on a family trip and I'm trying my…read moredarnedest to keep packing nutrition just as we would at home (or at least close to it). We ordered a variety of dishes to share as a family- the green açaí bowl, banana date oat latte, breakfast hash and green egg wrap. All were packed with veggies and I appreciated that they had some nutritional info on the menu. The server was sweet and we loved everything we tried. I also appreciated that they have ginger shots, a variety of bowls and smoothies that we could explore on a future visit. Overall, a am dunk for our crew!

    My lunch companion and I wanted to try a new healthy place and decided on this location. Stepping…read moreinto the restaurant, we were greeted by one of the more unfriendly hosts/cashier I have encountered in a long time. She seemed to act as though our simple questions about what to order and what's popular in the menu was an inconvenience to her, although we indicated it was our first time at the restaurant. We ordered our food with the host/cashier and waited at our table for the food to be delivered. My companion's food was delivered and the server asked us if there was anything else. I said my food hadn't come and she asked me what I ordered. I told her it was the Greek goddess. I had to wait quite a long time for my meal to arrive and when it did, the server placed the plate on the table, grabbed the table number and walked away.No apology for the extended wait, no, "enjoy your meal." It was quite rude. The Greek goddess was pretty bland and my friend's soup was boring. The Falafel pita was ok. We have lots of options for lunch in Washington DC. I will not return to this establishment, ever.

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    4.4(32 reviews)
    0.6 mi•Virginia Square

    Delicious coffee!! Will definitely be back for more!! Nice alternative to Starbucks. Hoping to try…read moresome of their treats/food next visit.

    I am currently in town for business & walk to your store every day for a cup of coffee…read more I am reaching out regarding an experience I had at your store today, September 21, at approximately 4:30 p.m. I sincerely hope the store has cameras that can help verify what occurred. When I entered the store, I attempted to order a large black coffee. The young lady working, whom I believe was named Tracy, appeared to be more focused on entertaining and talking with a male patron than assisting customers. When I asked for a black coffee, she told me, "We've already cleaned our machines." I asked, "So you're not making any more coffee?" and she responded, "No." I pointed out that the posted closing time was 6:00 p.m. and that it was only 4:30 p.m. Her response was that they had been slow. I found it very concerning that a customer would be refused a basic menu item an hour and a half before the store's posted closing time simply because business had been slow and the equipment had already been cleaned. I then approached another employee, whom I believe was named Am, and asked for the manager's contact information. He explained that he did not have it but immediately asked if everything was okay. After I explained what had happened, Am stepped in without hesitation. He asked what kind of coffee I wanted, went over and made it for me, and apologized for my experience. When I attempted to pay for the coffee, Am would not allow me to do so. His professionalism, kindness, and willingness to correct a situation he did not create completely changed my experience. I am bringing this matter to the owner's attention because I believe the original interaction needs to be addressed. At the same time, I strongly believe Am deserves to be recognized. He demonstrated exactly what good customer service should look like--he listened, took ownership of the situation, resolved the issue, and made sure I left feeling valued as a customer. I would appreciate the opportunity to speak directly with the owner or manager regarding this experience. I also hope the appropriate recognition is given to Am for going above and beyond. Thank you for your time, and I look forward to hearing from you.

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