Fresh acai bowls, smoothies, and coffee have finally arrived in Orange, CT. Playa Bowls have recently become a popular healthy choice for a sweet treat. According to a survey done by Yelp, acai bowls have become the 6th most popular food in the US.
An acai bowl consists of a base, which can change depending on the bowl, but mainly consists of acai and other fruits. On top of this base, you can put many things on it, but most people put things like granola, fruits, honey, peanut butter, and Nutella.
Playa Bowls was established in 2014 in New Jersey as a small cart on the roadside. Over time, they became increasingly more popular, which allowed them to expand their business. Today, they have over 300 stores in more than 25 different states, having been in business for 11 years.
The mission and purpose of Playa Bowls’ business is to serve communities the highest quality products and support healthier lifestyles, all while providing flavorsome bowls to every guest. Playa Bowls wants to inspire a world of fun, excitement, and togetherness.
John Buzzard and Arianna Buzzard, the owners of the Playa Bowls in Orange, chose to open this franchise because they see it as an overall benefit for the community. Working at Playa Bowl is a good opportunity for local teens to be able to learn good work ethics, food safety, and sanitation, along with great customer service skills. This also serves as a great, healthy choice for food in the community.
For their acai bowls, they have many different options on the menu, but are also very consumable, making them a great choice for everyone. Acai berries are high in antioxidants and contain fiber, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. These nutrients improve your immune system, blood sugar, and skin health.
Although Playa Bowls has a wide selection on its menu, it allows you to customize your bowls to your liking. You can pretty much swap out anything on your bowl so you can enjoy it, whether that it the base or any topping on the bowl.
Junior Elexus Wyman states, “My favorite bowl is the Nutella bowls and swapping the base with mango.”
Despite the ever-growing popularity of acai bowls, the business offers much more. On their menu, they include a variety of different drinks like smoothies, juices, and cold brews. For an easy, light breakfast option, they also serve oatmeal.
“I’m very excited that it’s closer now, and I can pick it up after school, it will be a great treat for the spring once it gets warmer out,” states Abbigail Blanchard
Playa Bowls is an exciting addition to the community and is a fresh, fun new place to try.
