Acai Bowls near Merrick, NY

“It was my first time coming into playa bowls Merrick and I was helped by Alicia and Quin they had amazing customer service. I was confused by the huge selection of açaí bowls and had many questions and they were happy to answer them with no hesitation.I eventually chose my açaí bowl and it was very flavorful filled with fresh fruit and delicious. I will definitely be coming back and highly recommend Playa Bowls Merrick.“

“I just got a made to order bowl since I can’t have seeds and nuts. The girl was very accommodating and super nice. I had a beet bowl in Puerto Rico and can’t seem to get one here. This bowl here had Mango, bananas, plant protein and coconut base. Topped with granola, banana, blueberries and peanut butter. Absolutely delicious!!! I will definitely order again.“

“Love Swirlz World. ❤Always clean, friendly and lots of options“

“I am a frequent customer at bayabar Oceanside. I came to this one and had a bad experience. The curly hair girl that works there isn’t friendly at all. I saw them make my bowl wrong and when I addressed that they forgot coconut, didn’t put peanutbutter and that they had added honey they looked annoyed. Instead of remaking my bowl they decided to add coconut and peanutbutter on top of the honey. This was without consulting if I had a honey allergy. When I brought the bowl home there was barely any peanubutter and BARELY ANY ACAI BASE!

UPDATE:
One of the owners Marco contacted me after this happened and was super nice and understanding. He refunded me and ensured that that would never happen again. I definitely will give this location another shot because of how nice the owner is and how well he handled the situation.“

“In Nov of 2022, I had the most AMAZING gluten-free bagels I’ve ever tasted! At first, I was afraid they had given me regular bagels! They’re THAT good! I live in Kentucky and have been DREAMING of those bagels ever since I ate the last one!“

“Oak & Orange is a hidden gem in Mineola and has been my go-to lunch spot on Long Island for months. Their innovative menu combines global flavors with simple, healthy classics. It’s a modern twist on sandwiches, bowls, and salads. My favorites are the Mediterranean salad (the marinated chicken is incredible!), the spicy turkey sandwich (packed with flavor thanks to their house-made chipotle aioli), and the Japanese egg sando. Don’t miss their pantry items either—great finds from around the world. And the staff are always friendly and helpful. Highly recommend stopping by if you’re in the area—you won’t be disappointed!“

“Lots of choices and good food“

“Hands down, best açaí bowl I have ever had!!!! Owner was a delight as well making my first time experience even better!! Everything was super fresh and perfect. Will definitely be back❤️“

“Fun friendly staff! They have great treats, including ones from my childhood!“

“I cannot say enough good things about Brain Food Palace in Long Island! I recently ordered their fruit and veggie platters for our work lunch, and they were absolutely stunning. The presentation was next-level from the vibrant mix of fresh greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and shredded carrots, to the meticulously arranged fruits like strawberries, kiwi, pineapple, grapes, oranges, and cantaloupe. They even added a carved pineapple center that made the platter look like a piece of art!

But it doesn't stop there, the real stars are their juices and smoothies. They offer an amazing variety, and every single one I've tried tastes as fresh and nutrient-packed as it gets. A few of my personal favorites include:

My favorite:
Immune Builder Juice – my go-to during cold season or whenever I need a pick-me-up.

Their juices and smoothies are made to order, using only the freshest fruits and vegetables. You can really taste the quality.

If you're in West Hempstead or nearby, do yourself a favor and stop by. Whether you're ordering for a group or just grabbing a quick, healthy meal or drink, Brain Food Palace will exceed your expectations. This is truly a hidden gem in the community!“

“Love this place. Best acai base around. Their granola is amazing too! I got pitaya and coconut base this time and it was terrific. The juices look great and they even have different Avocado Toast. My daughter loves the chocolate banana protein shake. Check it out!“

“Amazing food and top-notch service! I absolutely love the meals here. However, I did encounter a small issue with my recent Grubhub orders that I hope the owner can look into. When I order the Almond Butter Toast with a quantity of 2 and slices set to 2, I should receive 4 slices in total. But what ends up happening is I only get 2 slices, and to work around this, I have to place 2 separate orders for 1 slice each to ensure my order was right to make up for the missing food.

While I don’t mind this workaround since I love the food, it does seem like there might be a glitch with how the system processes orders when selecting 2 orders of 2 slices each. For example, when I ordered 2 with 2 slices, I was charged $13.98 but i only got 2 slices, but when I ordered 2 single slices, the total came to $9.98. Hope this review helps your correct this one little issue.“

“GrillMak has been a favorite spot of mine for probably almost 10 years now. My go-to's are their sticks - Filet Mignon, my favorite, but their chicken and pork sticks are delicious as well. Occasionally, I will go with the filet mignon gyro when needing a more complete meal. Their sweet potato French fries are a nice side to any meal. There is plenty of dining seating indoors and some outdoors during the summer. You will find plenty of parking here as well.

Dietary restrictions: Good for gluten-free dieting.“

“I’m here at least once a week, it’s the best açaí of the local places….not freezer burned, not sweet but not bitter either and the consistency is scoop-able and great. Been coming for years! The product is super fresh. Different locations have different products like lunch items, the smaller locations tend to focus on breakfast. They have a young staff all really nice. Highly recommend.“

“One of the best healthy food experiences I’ve had in my life. Amazing staff, thorough with creating a bowl to my vegan needs. The place is clean and neat and enjoyed the creative designed layout. One of the first reviews I’ve given. Keep up the great work



Dietary restrictions: Vegan only“

“I have a gluten allergy and my friend is vegan. Lots of options for both, prices are fair and the food tastes great. I live far away but definitely will come back next time I'm out this way

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free“

“Lauren and Felicia made my order and it was delicious! I had a problem with my doordash order (door dashes fault not Sobols) and Lauren and Felicia quickly resolved it and remade my order after my doordash driver dropped it and it exploded all over the bag. They’re super friendly and great hard workers. I’ll definitely be ordering from this location again :)“

“Amazing ! You won’t be disappointed….“

“Came here the night before Christmas Eve because the East Meadow one had closed early. The two people working were lovely and made honestly one of the best bowls I’ve ever had! The blend was great and there were plenty of toppings! Very happy with my experience.“

“My second time here, I loved the açaí bowl the first time, overpriced but make sense , it’s delicious and fresh ingredients, so it’s worthy, however the experience I had this morning with the lady in the front was horrible, 0 professional and tbh I wouldn’t go back to be treated like that. But oh boy, the coconut bowl it’s so good.“