A quick walk from Patterson Park. Lots of juices and smoothie blends. Personally I'm not a fan of…read moreginger and I wanted to try something without modifications. Hence I landed on coffee crusher. Truth be told I have had 2 coffee beverages already, so by far more so out of curiosity. It was a unique blend and for me it was more like a coffee milkshake without I assume to be without all the sugar. The dates and coconuts made a unique blend. I would venture back, but no rush. The people who worked there were upbeat and personable, which always makes it a treat.

Holyyyyyyyyy cow this place is just the epitome of cute corner family smoothie shop! You can taste…read moreand love and freshness of each smoothie. I love coming here for their protein smoothies but the juices are also excellent. I love that they always have a tea sample ready for you as you wait. Despite how long the line is, they pump out the smoothies with such speed!! Honestly one of the best spots in Baltimore.

I ordered the regular acai bowl online and customized it by removing banana and adding kiwi. My…read moreorder is always ready quickly for pickup, which I really appreciate. The portion size is perfect for me--either a light snack over a couple of days or something I finish in one sitting depending on my mood. The location is consistently clean, and every time I go around noon it's never too crowded, which makes pickup quick and easy. Overall, it's a reliable spot with a smooth ordering process and consistent experience, which keeps me coming back.

As I was driving along I noticed a Pure Raw Juice…read more This location has a very steady flow of people coming and going. I ordered an acai bowl. I was then askes if I wantes 12 oz, 24oz or 32oz? I never knew they changed. The 12 oz doesnt come with, granola, honey and coconut. Each addition would cost $.75 extra with the 12oz. Therefore, I got the 24oz and finished it all. The acai bowl was delicious. The only issue was the staff (2 females and 1 male) were very loudly talking and laughing. One female took her hair down and put it back up while in the food prep area. There was a customer waiting at the cash register and the crew continued conversing and not even greeting. At some point the female went to take the order. Other than the lack of control with being very loud, my bowl was great. They also sell soups, and fresh juices. Dont worry about parking as there is plenty of parking space.

I went on a Sunday morning to try their July deal buy any bowl, juice or smoothie and get a coffee…read moreor latte 50% off. I tried their blue dream bowl for the first time and LOVEDDDDD IT! I would prob sub the pineapples for mango next time but it was still really good. I also tried the Matcha Ube Latte. As a matcha drinker, it wasn't much matcha flavor but I did like the flavor would just ask for more matcha next time. It tasted more like vanilla milk than anything else. The ladies working were very very kind and had excellent customer service! I felt welcomed. The store is very clean, I would definitely go back to this location.

The staff were super patient as I decided on what to get. I tried the Green Giant today, it…read moredefinitely tastes Green, but this one was palatable. I like the ingredients here, but Im not always a fan of the taste. Very clean space, a few seats inside, but also plenty of outdoor spaces to gather at the Rotunda.

Back again!!! Stopped past for a quick strawberry banana smoothie with added spinach…read more So Yummy and definitely delicious Will definitely be back

This place is a natural gem!!! They have many different products to try. There is a diet juice…read more The young lady was very knowledgeable! They gave sea moss, they make natural salads, and sandwiches! The place was very clean. I would check this place out again!

1st visit here, and absolutely great!!…read more This kiosk is at a prime location on the 2nd floor by the escalator. The menu is large w all Smoothie ingredients present. I was greeted warmly, and immediately ordered a Pom- Paradise (Pomegranate, Strawberry, Mango, Peach). It was absolutely tasty! I could taste each ingredient, and the size was huge!! I will certainly tell everyone about this place, and I'll return to support.

The owner, Moussa, recommended the Summer Bliss. It is delicious!!! He is so personable. They use…read moreall fresh fruit. Mango is currently hard to get so he's using mango syrup. I appreciate that transparency. Their kiosk is at a prim spot in the mall which is great! The Summer Bliss includes strawberry, pineapple, banana and non-fat yogurt. You won't be disappointed. I may need to come back during this quick trip and I just might try their acai bowl.

Coincidentally, I will be going to the Playa Bowls in Burtonsville today for lunch! I love Playa…read moreBowls (see my 5-star review of the Burtonsville one). That's the only location within 10 miles of my home. The only other location of Playa Bowls I've been to was the Baltimore County one by Quarry Lake. Yesterday, I reviewed the out of town P pick in 2025 alphabet series. Representing the runner up to the out of town pick, P is for Playa Bowls. I visited this location on Friday, December 26. I had a deal for a free peppermint iced coffee with bowl purchase. I had visited my parents in PA for Christmas and was coming back into town. I saw this location wasn't too far off 695. I had never been to Quarry Lake and is a nice area. I was here for one of those weird very late lunch around 4 PM, but I wanted the deal and the timing was right. It was pretty dead around here as it was the day after Christmas. I parked in a parallel spot right in the front; they also have a parking lot in the back. Staff was nice. I paid for some strawberry bowl with peppermint to get the free seasonal iced coffee. They didn't have any issue getting the deal to work. I waited at one of their seats near the food station. This location is a lot bigger than the Burtonsville one. They made the bowl first, and then they said we're out of the flavoring for the coffee, so it'd just be a black coffee. I said that wasn't the same as what I wanted or paid for. They apologized saying that their shipments come in on Thursday, but it was Christmas so shipments didn't come. So, it made sense why they were out. But I think perhaps they could've been more prepared and gotten extra shipment on Thursday, 12/18. They did say I could switch out for a smoothie. I said I don't want a smoothie, I'm already having this fruity bowl. He said I could pick any drink I wanted. I got some juice cleanse drink that was normally $8.99. I figured that could be good for me plus I wanted to ideally get their most expensive tier drink in lieu of not getting the iced coffee. The bowl was delicious per normal. Fresh strawberries, banana, granola, chocolate, peppermint, etc. all great. As for the juice drink, it was some cayenne fruit juice. It was kind of weird, had a bit of a kick, not my cup of tea. I drank it, but really would've liked the iced coffee better. Thankfully, I had some water in the car to wash down the strange juice. So, I was kind of annoyed. They should've known and warned me before I paid. I'm not sure I would've gone with Playa Bowl if they had been out of the coffee; that the catalyst to go down there was the free iced coffee deal. In spite of that negative, like Burtonsville location, the bowls are great, staff is nice, and they did try to accommodate with free any drink.

I had a taste for an acai bowl. Looked and decided after 7pm to take a 20 minute ride to this…read morelocation that states it open until 10pm. Its located in the perfect relaxed scenic portion of the Quarry. When I arrived it was a constant flow of patrons at 8pm. Parking isnt chaotic as its plenty from the front to the back. (Two entrance doors for this eatery) Walking in had a feel of being on an oceanfront with the wall decor and choice of colors. The menu of acai bowl options are many. I chose the tropical bowl without really paying attention; thinking it was the most popular one where ever you go. To receive it and its the original base with pineapple, bananas, honey and coconut flakes. It was the perfect acai bowl and tasty. The failure of me paying attention meant great taste of another choice I would probably not have decided on. The light and perfect treat that will have me coming back to Playa Bowls no matter the time.

This is the place for smoothies in the northeast market. This place replaced the sticky bun bakery…read more The sign is still there but sticky bun moved to the front of the market. I had been wanting to try this place for a while but nearby stalls were a bit off putting so I waited until I got familiar with the area. Smoothie place's staff is friendly. I got their wake up smoothie which had strawberry, pineapple and two other flavors I don't recall. They have a whole bunch of combos and I will try more flavors if I am in the market. Until then I recommend you try it!

This is my favorite smoothie place period! I have never been disappointed here. The fact that they…read morehave such a vast variety of flavors can be overwhelming but just take your time. I usually try to get anything with strawberry and banana in it. My favorites are the numbers 11, 17 and 36. There's other flavors that I like but these are what I order the most.

First time getting açaí in some years, and my first time at Playa! I had a great time. The decor is…read moreso cute and fun. The menu is clear and lays out what you'll be getting. Another huge plus is that there is a free parking garage across the street street for the retail spaces, so that was nice to not have to worry about that. I got the Nutella Açaí bowl and an oatmeal bowl for my friend as part of their BOGO deal. We love a good coupon over here!! The açaí wasn't as sweet as I wanted, but the Nutella was a great addition. If I come back I would add more toppings and try the pitaya. I will say the bowl was smaller than I was expecting so unless you get a smoothie or the oatmeal bowl don't expect to be full from eating one bowl. Customer service was very good, no issues there at all. Overall it was very good and I would def go back!

Playa Bowls is officially opening in Towson, Maryland!…read more I got a sneak peek before the grand opening -- and I'm obsessed with everything from the cozy, beachy space to the fresh fruits and colorful ingredients in every bowl and smoothie. Their menu is packed with tropical flavors featuring 7 base options -- like açaí, mango, pitaya, coconut & more -- all topped with fresh fruit, granola, honey, and other delicious add-ons. From my visit, here are a few favorites I highly recommend: PB & JAMMIN' Açaí Bowl (fall seasonal special) Mucho Mango Bowl - refreshing, fruity, and sunshine in a bowl Aloha Smoothie - made with banana, mango, pineapple & coconut milk And don't forget to grab one of their freshly pressed juices before you head out -- perfect for a quick pick-me-up! Stop by and treat yourself to a taste of paradise! Playa Bowl 1 E Joppa Rd Towson, MD #baltimorefoodie #baltimoreeats #baltimorerestaurants #baltimore #dmvfoodie