Playa Bowls, the superfruit bowl shop specializing in bowls such as acai and pitaya, oatmeal, chia, smoothies, juices, cold brew and more, announced the opening of the brand’s newest location on Saturday, September 9th at 10:00 a.m. Located at 9708 Business Parkway Suite 102 in the San Antonio suburb of Helotes, the shop marks the third Playa Bowls location in Texas. The new shop will be offering free bowls and limited-edition T-shirts, plus massages performed by local business, Body by Blake, to the first 50 guests in line. There will also be additional Playa Bowls swag and giveaways for guests throughout the day.
The Helotes shop is the third San Antonio area location owned by franchise owner Dipesh Patel, who has opened all Playa Bowls’ locations in Texas. Dipesh and his wife, Amanda, both veterans of the Air Force, were stationed in San Antonio for 8 years during a portion of their time serving in the military.
“We are excited to continue our journey with Playa Bowls in San Antonio, where we’ve received such an overwhelmingly positive response to our nutritious and flavorful menu offerings. It continues to fuel our passion for this brand,” said Dipesh Patel in a statement. “Our third location reflects our commitment to the community in which we serve, and we look forward to introducing this incredible concept to even more Texans.”
Guests at Playa Bowls can pick from a menu of bowls or customize their own. They can choose from a variety of proprietary blends made with superfoods, including pure acai, pitaya and brand-new mango, chia pudding, coconut, kale, banana, oatmeal, and more. Guests can also add nutritious toppings, such as fresh cut fruits, seeds, nuts, granola, dried berries, and nut butters. The superfruit bowl shop also offers a selection of juices, smoothies, cold brew, and other select drinks. Playa Bowls can be made vegan or gluten-free, and it can be adapted to integrate into Whole30, Keto, and Paleo diets.
Founded by surfers Abby Taylor & Rob Giuliani, Playa Bowls was born out of the desire to recreate deliciously healthy versions of the acai and pitaya bowls the pair encountered on various surf trips spanning from Costa Rica to Hawaii. The duo discovered new and unique twists on this popular post-surf treat at each beach and came home wanting more. Abby and Rob decided to set up a blender and a folding table on the boardwalk in their hometown of Belmar, and Playa Bowls was born. After eight years, thousands of employees, and hundreds of thousands of bowls later, Playa Bowls continues to offer superfruit bowls with a mission to lead communities in healthy, sustainable living.
Since its inception in 2014, Playa Bowls has specialized in bowls such as acai and pitaya, oatmeal, chia, smoothies, juices, cold brew and more. Today, the brand has 175+ shops systemwide, operating in 20 states, with plans to continue to expand the domestic footprint across the U.S. and globally.
The new shop in San Antonio will be open Monday – Friday from 7:00am to 9:00pm and Saturday – Sunday from 9:00am to 9:00pm.
