Açaí Pura Vida bowl was awesome. Initially when I saw $13 for the bowl I thought it was a lot but you get a pretty decent size bowl. Service was fast and inside had some really cool decorations. I will definitely be back.
Vegan Restaurant
Playa Bowls
· $$$$ · amherst · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
Editor synopsis · 0 reviews
Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.
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Açaí Pura Vida bowl was awesome. Initially when I saw $13 for the bowl I thought it was a lot but you get a pretty decent size bowl. Service was fast and inside had some really cool decorations. I will definitely be back.
Always so warm and welcoming. Quality ingredients and consistently delicious. The staff are super friendly and even my three year old loves their bowls! I will add that I also got a cold pressed juice so that’s why my coat was higher. Avg cost of bowls as they come is $13 which is great for a bowl and they are pretty substantial. It can add up with extras at $1/addition but there’s such a good variety of pre designed bowls there’s usually something for everyone. The juices do run more at 6.99 for a 12oz 7.99 for a 16oz or 8.99 for a 20oz. I got a 20oz and a bowl with 2 additions so mine was about $25 total
Always so warm and welcoming. Quality ingredients and consistently delicious. The staff are super friendly and even my three year old loves their bowls! I will add that I also got a cold pressed juice so that’s why my coat was higher. Avg cost of bowls as they come is $13 which is great for a bowl and they are pretty substantial. It can add up with extras at $1/addition but there’s such a good variety of pre designed bowls there’s usually something for everyone. The juices do run more at 6.99 for a 12oz 7.99 for a 16oz or 8.99 for a 20oz. I got a 20oz and a bowl with 2 additions so mine was about $25 total
Playa Bowls is a new addition outside of the UMass Amherst campus, with fresh acai bowls as well as smoothies and other items to the area. The staff are very nice, helping to accommodate for changes or additions to the bowls, as well as explaining the ingredients used very well. The production of bowls was quick as well, as we received it within 5 minutes. The bowls were a good size for the price, with a good amount of toppings and ingredients mixed in throughout. Overall, the taste was good and pretty healthy. Overall, a great addition to the area and a good place to visit.