Acai bowl shop opens fifth central Ohio location
Playa Bowls is now welcoming customers at 1515 Gemini Place near Polaris Fashion Place after hosting a grand opening celebration on May 24. The Polaris spot marks the brand's fifth in central Ohio, with other locations in Dublin at 6704 Perimeter Loop Road, New Albany at 5765 N. Hamilton Road, and near Ohio State University at 1952 N. High St.
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The New Jersey-based chain opened its fourth Columbus-area storefront in Quarry Trails at 2193 Quarry Trails Drive in March 2024. Watch a previous NBC4 report on the Quarry Trails location in the video player above.
Guests at Playa can pick from an extensive menu of bowls or customize their own. They can choose from a variety of blends made with acai, pitaya, coconut, kale, banana, oatmeal and mango. Toppings, such as fresh-cut fruits, seeds, nuts, granola, dried berries and nut butter, are also available as add-ons.
The bowl shop also offers a selection of juices, smoothies, cold brews and other grab and go items. Playa's bowls can be made vegan or gluten-free, and can be adapted to integrate into Whole30, Keto and Paleo diets, its website states.
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Playa started in Belmar, New Jersey, before expanding with more than 300 locations nationwide. The smoothie chain opened 74 stores in 2024 and 13 in the first quarter of 2025, with an additional 90-plus shops set to open before year's end and more than 350 units in the development pipeline.
Along with its five Columbus-area locations, the chain operates other Ohio storefronts in Dayton, Loveland and Springboro. The Polaris shop is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, according to its website.
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