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Playa Bowls

Restaurant Health food restaurant

👍👍 ⏰ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2 bowls from a walk-in made in less than 10 minutes (last time took longer but it's FRUIT so I UNDERSTAND lol) 👅⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ the fruit was PERFECTLY ripe and finely sliced/diced 💁⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ the recommendations/sampling helped me find a new favorite I am sharing this because... People often mention bowls, bowl, playa,


Address

6414 Ventnor Ave, Ventnor City, NJ 08406

Website

www.playabowls.com

Contact

(609) 449-8192

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (98 reviews)

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  • 5/5 Lindsay Nell (Ivy P. 1 year ago on Google
    ⏰ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2 bowls from a walk-in made in less than 10 minutes (last time took longer but it's FRUIT so I UNDERSTAND lol) 👅⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ the fruit was PERFECTLY ripe and finely sliced/diced 💁⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ the recommendations/sampling helped me find a new favorite I am sharing this because I saw some 1-star reviews about this place from other people, and I was surprised because I’ve been here before and the bowls were great- so I was like, what’s wrong?? I decided to walk in, order two bowls to go, and walk them where I’m staying a few minutes away. It’s 85 degrees today in July. The server was helpful in suggesting a new flavor when I was indecisive. They offered me a sample of the banana bowl base, and I got the Nica Bowl. I also got the Tropical Bowl (pictured). As you can see, the bowl did NOT melt when I took it home. The slices of fruit were thin and small making it easier to enjoy. My mom loves the açaí Tropical Bowl. And the Nica Bowl??! OMGGG I LOVE it. I'm actually eating the entire thing in one sitting. Mistakes happen, but I don’t think a place deserves a 4.6 or whatever because someone couldn’t find the right door or brings something frozen to a BEACH and blames the restaurant for it MELTING. So I hope you find this review helpful. I also took pictures of the interior because it's so nice and they preserved the "vibes" of the designers before it. 😎👍
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Richard R. 1 year ago on Google
    Stopped by because Ive never had these before and I'm always looking to try something new. I got the Almond Joy Chia Bowl and my daughter got the Dolce Smoothie. Both were made with fresh ingredients and were really tasty without being over sweet. Parking on the street and a parking lot around the corner. For the price, it was a surprising amount of food, a bowl is a meal. My kid loved smoothie and it's a lot healthier.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kelly A. 1 year ago on Google
    I grabbed two drinks before work. They just opened in the neighborhood. The juice was delicious. Got a smoothie for my coworker. Only complaint, the smoothie sat in the window for a long time because it took a long time to make the juice. By the time it got to my coworker I think it was warm. I'm sure timing issues will get figured out after a while. Loved it.

  • 2/5 Joanna N. 1 year ago on Google
    Happy to have a Playa so close to home, unfortunately both times my roommate and I have come the doors have been locked despite both the Instagram and the website stating you were open. We would actually like to give you guys business if you’d let us lol!

  • 5/5 Alicia G. 1 year ago on Google
    Customer service was great. The ladies behind the counter were very thorough to make sure they got my order correct. They were very friendly and pleasant.

  • 1/5 Tom B. 1 year ago on Google
    Was very excited to have the playa bowls around the corner since we we went to the playa bowl in Somers Point. Very big inside, great menu. However the wait with nobody in front of us was very long, but we understand it's new. However we got 3 bowls then went directly to the beach that was not even 5 minutes away and it was completely melted when we opened the bowls they were so melted they spilled on each one of us. I'm thinking they were melted before we left because the girl making them asked for new acai. We couldn't see because they were placed in a bag. And my daughters was wrong. Again the place is new. We'll go back again and hopefully things are better next time. I'm sure they will be...................... After posting this review, the owner of the business got in touch with me very soon after posting. This shows they care about this business and will do everything to clear up any mistakes that normally occur in a new business.. Like I said to him in an email there are worse things in life than a melted acai bowl. I appreciate the quick response and like I said in the initial response we will continue to go to Playa bowls. And based on the customer service obviously the ratings go up and I'm sure the bowl itself is delicious. The melting aside everything was fresh. So I would like to add that after I posted this review the owner did reply to it. Said he would fix it. I emailed him and he responded that he was going to fix the issue. Well here we are a few weeks later and nothing has been resolved. So my review stands.

  • 5/5 Grace Z. 1 year ago on Google
    I loveeee playa bowls, they are soo good and they are healthy, so yummy, my order is açaí bowl (includes granola) with strawberries, bananas, and peanut butter!!!

  • 5/5 Heather M. 1 year ago on Google
    playa bowls is amazing as always, the staff is welcoming and the acai is so good. make a rewards account!

  • 5/5 Jonathan I. 1 year ago on Google
    I am at playa bowls ventnor they have the best healthy fruit bowls I am happy to try it I will come here again.They only open on Friday thru Sunday I think everyone should enjoy healthy fruit bowls and smoothies too. The best cashier girl are Caitlyn and Kimara who are doing a good job here at playa bowls.

  • 5/5 John F. 1 year ago on Google
    Friendly staff, clean, menu is extensive and the staff can answer questions about products and it is no hassle to remove things like honey from a bowel. Also loved the video of what looked like Teahupo’o surfing scene, it is nice see something beautiful that has such a natural setting.


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Amenities


  • Service options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Casual
    • ✓️ Groups
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Tourists
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Solo dining
    • ✓️ Good for kids
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
    • ✓️ University students
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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