Acai Bowls in New York, NY

“Eat everything!!! The service is impeccable!! The food is yummy!!!“

“Lovely atmosphere and did my breakie the way this Australia gal likes it. Hope the new location does well!“

“Love coming here for bubble tea! Some of the best I’ve had in lower Manhattan. Service is quick and friendly too. Only a couple of barstools for seating so it’s more of an in-and-out kind of place. Their drinks tend to be on the sweeter end but if you let them know to make it half sweet then they turn out perfect for me.“

“Oh Man! ...what a refreshing Sunday afternoon at El Coco. I was pleased with my first visit. To start, the drinks were a setup to make it an auto revisit situation. The taco selection was great, and of course, I had a few different ones to see what they were working with; nice flavor. As a side note, if they were to offer an in-house made drizzle of a spicy, citrusy or smokey flavor would take these little beauties to the next level. The servers were very friendly and eager to make it an enjoyable experience. Finally, this is a great spot to visit with friends without busting your budget!“

“GOOD DETOX SHAKE. GOT THE MORNING DETOX, ITS A BIT DECADENT, MILKY AND SWEET.

Vegetarian options: ALMOND MILK

Parking: CORNER

Kid-friendliness: ITS OK

Wheelchair accessibility: ONE FLOOR“

“This location is the best JG in the city. I stop by every morning to get a green guardian or professional and it is made to perfection each time. Salvador, the store manager, knows me by name and we chat for a minute when he is able. The staff is always friendly and they are always working diligently to make everyone's order as quickly as possible, I highly recommend this location to anyone in the neighborhood.
Adam“

“Got Crunch Bowl today, as they ran out of strawberries, and had goji berries instead. Good for before or after a workout, I love the acai taste, and I had some jumbo blueberries today! As my gym is around this area, definitely I will come often.“

“Impecable el ambiente y la atención. Los bowls son súper recomendables! No se lo pierdan!“

“Everything look amazing and the taste is even better! 😍 Hands down for Om Juice Bar! 🙌🏻💛“

“I taked to there "my kids" (im a babysitter) to have a açai bowl with a lot of tops. they loved so much and they tried the pao de queijo too, The Best.“

“Just tried the Protein Pro from JuicyCube and I’m obsessed. It’s the perfect blend of creamy and rich—banana and peanut butter give it that classic smoothie vibe, while the whey protein and almond milk make it super satisfying without feeling heavy. The cacao adds the perfect hint of chocolatey goodness. Great post-workout fuel or even as a meal replacement. Definitely a new favorite!“

“Great food! Had lunch catered to my business and everything was superb!! Thanks Guys!“

“Acai bowls and fresh smoothies are the best!!!“

“Perfect start to the day! We stayed here 4 or 5 times during our week in NY for breakfast. We tested porridge, acai bowls and smoothies. The "Hell's Kitchen Sink" tastes awesome (with peanut butter and cocoa nips.) The smoothies Boo Berry, Gymbuddy and Energy Boost are each made with almond or coconut milk and protein powder .We loved everything! The service is very friendly and There are only a few seats, so we were there early (about 8 / 9h) and had no problems getting a small table.Now we are back home and miss the delicious bowls!“

“Love this place. It is a great place on the Upper West Side!“

“A wide selection of Asai (and other based) bowls. Endless combinations of fruit with added garnishments. Reading the founders story and appreciating the immersive design of the location you can almost feel like you escaped from 2nd avenue off to a warm sunny beach elsewhere. Enjoy surfing the flavors of your bowl, there is no need for sunscreen and you won't need to clean up any sand before you get back home. There is an additional seating space to and a restroom inside. The servings are bigger than your average Asai bowl (may be enough for 2) but the prices are also relatively high.“

“Awesome Açaí bowls and smoothies! 😋“

“Es lugar nuevo los jugos son frescos y saludables lo recomiendo le 5 estrellas y la gente muy profesional y buena vibra 🥤“

“I wish I could write another review! This playa bowl is amazing want to give a shot out to Wajid, he is amazing friendly and always makes me feel welcomed 🙏🏽. Older review ->.I went to the playa bowl location on 36 street in NYC on Sunday June 15th. Despite that the AC was not working and it was a hot summer day. The employees were friendly, attentive, and personable. I do not remember the name of the person who take my order but he was great. He even took the time to bring me my smoothie. He went above and beyond. I highly recommend this location and playa bowl in general. Haven’t been disappointed in any of there smoothies or bowls.“

“Stumbled across Angie while visiting the area for a long weekend. Went back every morning! Incredible smoothies, excellent service, high attention to detail on curating unique and healthy recipes; better prices than Juice Generation or nearby alternatives“

“Best smoothies in the west village / Chelsea area. They are always made fresh right in front of you and the 10-12 dollar price is justifiable with its terrific taste. If I could have it everyday I would, but I tend to get one of very hot days and as a supplement to a traditional breakfast (bagel or bacon egg and cheese). Healthy and delicious alternative“

“Amazing vibes, I’m always going back to try new things.
not very good customer service though — cannot get through online and have had some bad experiences with over charging and mess ups on the store’s or app’s part.

Dietary restrictions: There are a lot of juts involved in the store and products.“

“We miss you guys! Best juices and smoothies in the city! Can't wait for the new location! Best of luck :)“

“I frequent the Lafayette, LA location and have tried a variety of things and have never been disappointed. Juices are so delicious as are the bowls. My favorite treat.“

“Update - docking a star for an unnecessary feature on their cups.

As with almost every other place these days, the prices are a bit higher than I'd like; but still cheaper than some of the big chains. The smoothies are good, and the service is pretty quick.“

“Absolutely love Playa Bowls!
The açaí bowls are always fresh, tasty, and beautifully put together. The store is clean and has a fun, beachy vibe. What really makes the experience even better is the staff — everyone is so kind, friendly, and welcoming. They always greet you with a smile and are happy to help with recommendations. Great service and great food every time. Highly recommend!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Juice Gem That’s Been a Staple for 20 Years!

After two decades of being a loyal patron, I can confidently say that Juice Generation continues to set the gold standard for quality and service. While my last juice of the day wasn’t my favorite (a rare miss in 20 years!), I felt a little hesitant about saying something—but the manager, Adolfo, handled it with such professionalism and kindness that I was reminded why I absolutely love this place. The customer service here is consistently top-tier.

My yogi best friend still fondly remembers the field trip I took her on to Juice Generation—she raves about it to this day. We often daydream about opening a Juice Generation in her new home of Hawaii or in our shared hometown of downtown Silver Spring, Maryland. (Trust me, the people there need this in their lives!)

If you haven’t tried Juice Generation yet, consider this your sign. Their smoothies are rich, refreshing, and never slimy like some of the imitators out there. The vegan muffins are absolutely delicious, and the salads? A bright, crisp little pick-me-up that never disappoints.

One minor exception in two decades—and still, I walk away more impressed than ever. Juice Generation isn’t just a juice bar. It’s a lifestyle, a community, and a feel-good ritual that never gets old.“

“This is my second time here this week. They just have the best smoothies! The gentleman at the counter recommended me the Protein Colada, which was incredible. It tricked my brain into thinking I was on a tropical vacay despite it being cold as shite outside.

Smoothie: Protein Colada 🍹“

“ThisBowl is like a boujee Sweetgreen. I can't even believe those words are leaving my lips, but here we are.

I wanted something clean and healthy after a mediocre workout, and had been recommended this place by a few trusted sources. I walked up at 7:52pm and was shocked when I was met with a line out the door. I was even more shocked when I opened the door and felt like I had just entered a wormhole to Beverly Hills.

It felt like a designer clothing store more than a restaurant: House music thumping, expensive art on the walls, and beautiful people draped in Artizia Puffers, Dover Street Market Hoodies, Arcteryx Beanies, baggy jeans paired with Jordan 4s, etc. Like who are y'all in here trying to see lmao.

I, in my zip up Kirkland hoodie, got to the front and ordered the Braised Beef bowl ($17) which consisted of braised beef, kale, cucumber, sweet potato, red onion, tamari ponzu, wasabi mayo drizzle, and umami nut crunch. It's sad that $17 is essentially the market price for a good fast casual bowl these days, but such is life. It's an evil world we live in.

I'm beast so I opted for double protein, but felt like I took a spinning back kick to the ribs from Jon Jones when it rang up for an extra $8. I should have told them to cancel it, but I'm really shy and insecure so I tapped that apple pay like the good little boy I am. $8 for some extra beef is NASTY WORK.

In fairness, this bowl was DELICIOUS and that extra beef was a true mound of beef. The sticky rice paired so well with the beef, kale, and sweet potatoes. I mf love sticky rice. But at the end of the day, that extra $8 was just pain. Pain everywhere.

Sadly, I'm a masochist so I'll 1000% be back. Just no extra beef for me anymore smh.

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“Playa Bowl is my favorite meal in the world. I always get the power açai and I substitute it with plant protein. The staff at every location are always awesome. Smoothies, oatmeal, açai, pitaya & coffee. Started in New Jersey in 2014 and is sweeping the nation.“

“I frequent the Lafayette, LA location and have tried a variety of things and have never been disappointed. Juices are so delicious as are the bowls. My favorite treat.“

“Highly recommend the “hella good greens” bowl! Anything on the menu looked great“

“Great healthy, fruity, delicious choices“

“FRESH FRUIT BOWLS, clean , fast if your on the run. I was in and out 7 min and thats because it took me 2 minutes to make my choice.... got my favorite bowl, the GOJI Pitaya bowl... had the spoon and napkins placed in the paperbag, maybe something the Hackensack spot should take into concideration... will visit THIS spot more often... young lady behind the counter was very pleasant aswell... thank you

Parking: 0“

“Nice spot to grab some boba tea or smoothies. Most of the drinks are phenomenal, and the boba itself is sweet, but not overpowering, and is chewy, but not too chewy, making it perfect to my liking. I also enjoy how I am available to change the sugar and ice content, giving me the ability to tailor it to my liking even further. My only complaints are that the blender is loud, making it hard to communicate and understand the server. Also, the drinks from the “Butterfly Pea” series taste like water after a while. Overall, nice spot.“

“No seats at this location, but anything else is always my favorite fruit bowl place!

🩵🥥💖 The winter special coconut bowl was sooooo good! Highly recommend if u see this during winter! It was “fluffy,” moist, thick and creamy.

Vegetarian options: Fruit bowls, açaí bowls“

“Best bowl I’ve ever had! The guy that works there fills it up to the capacity so it’s worth ever dollar. I did the build your own with mango as the base and added kiwi, strawberries, blueberries and granola. Highly recommend this location it’s inside a great gym as well!“

“I frequent the Lafayette, LA location and have tried a variety of things and have never been disappointed. Juices are so delicious as are the bowls. My favorite treat.“

“The juices are soo good oh“

“I really enjoyed my Matcha Madness with an extra scoop of mushroom plant protein. Definitely pricey, but I appreciated the calorie and protein and info (although 2 calories and 15g of protein for the mushroom protein doesn’t seem right 😉).“

“Pretty good though twice now my acai bowl had a frozen lump in it. Yesterday the smoothie had a frozen lump. Please get better machines! Also, you must do something about the awful music.“

“Had to come here almost every day during my trip to New York! Although the Mucho Mango Smoothie tastes more like Orange than Mango, it was a favourite for its refreshing, tropical taste. I also recommend the Strawberry Sea-tox Smoothie that contains collagen which is very creamy and equally visually appealing. Big Island Guava was also a favourite for its unique tropical twist as well as the Smooth Strawberry and Purple Pineapple smoothies. The staff was also pleasant as well as the location and atmosphere being convenient.“

“Impecable el ambiente y la atención. Los bowls son súper recomendables! No se lo pierdan!“

“It’s all about the bowls and bulletproof coffee here. And the juice bundles are top notch AND super affordable!“

“The Best Smoothie Shop.in Chelsea.. love the service..they give you great advice on what the best Smoothie are for your taste and health..My
Favs are the protein Smoothies #14 and #49 Prices are great.Stop in for a Yummy Smoothie or More“

“So fresh smoothie and very refreshing. They can make and mix as preferable to the customer.“

“Love Playa Bowls—best açaí bowls hands down!!! They’re hearty and you get a nice size bowl/amount for the price. The options are insane!

My favorite is the power -açaí bowl w/ peanut butter (shown in the picture). My kids love the mucho mango (also in the picture) and the Stupid Cupid (not pictured).

This particular location is a nice size. They have a few tables inside as well as a seating area. There is usually seating outside as well but the entire sidewalk block is under construction at the moment.

I’ve never experienced bad customer service. I’ve dined in, ordered online for pickup, AND I’ve had it delivered before. Always a 10/10!“

“Delicious, fresh, healthy smoothie bowls. Creative options that you can’t get elsewhere. Always positive vibes and a friendly staff!!!“

“I go to the Playa Bowls on daily basis to pick up my Tropical Acai bowl. Every morning I'm greeted by Martin and Alexandra and it brightens my day. I must admit, Playa Bowls has the best acai in town. I pass by another Playa Bowl store in the morning before I get to the office however the location at Urban Space (at 570 Lexington Ave) is where I go cause I love the service.“

“Amazing service!! I loved the quiet ambiance. I typically grab a shake after my workout— usually thick and distasteful. However, I've become a regular since meeting Chris. He’s such a gem! And his shakes aren't half bad either! Love how sweet my recent visits have been, extremely pleased!“