07/10/2026
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Playa Bowls
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Playa Bowls is a health food restaurant located on North Damen Avenue, offering acai bowls, smoothie bowls, and smoothies with flavor-forward combinations built from signature bases like Playa Yuzu Mango and Playa Pitaya® as well as ingredients such as pineapple, berries, flax granola, fruit toppings, collagen peptides (in select smoothies), coconut milk, and coco whip.
The Yuzu Ocean Bowl pairs half of the Playa Yuzu Mango blend with half of the Playa Pitaya® base and is finished with blueberry flax granola along with strawberry, mango, and coco whip. The Yuzu Coco Bowl combines half of the Playa Yuzu Mango blend with half of the Playa Coconut® blend and tops it with blueberry flax granola plus banana and pineapple with coco whip. For smoothies, the Pink Summer Smoothie blends a mix of Playa Yuzu Base and Playa Pitaya® Base with pineapple, collagen peptides, coconut milk, and coco whip. The Yuzu Glow Smoothie features Playa Yuzu Base mixed with Playa Mango Base alongside pineapple, collagen peptides, coconut milk, and coco whip.
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1735 North Damen Avenue
Chicago, IL
60647
Playa Bowls (North Damen Avenue), Chicago
Public transport
- From the CTA Blue Line: Take the Blue Line to the Damen station, then walk east on W. Damen Ave toward the storefront.
- From the CTA Pink/Green Lines: Use a nearby transfer to reach the Damen area, then walk along W. Damen Ave to your destination.
- Bus option: Take a CTA bus that stops along W. North Ave or W. Damen Ave, then walk a short distance east/west on W. Damen Ave to reach the shop.
Driving and parking
- Drive to W. North Ave and head toward W. Damen Ave (or use GPS for “W. Damen Ave” in Chicago).
- Parking is typically street parking with metered spaces; check posted time limits and payment rules.
- If street parking is limited, look for nearby paid garages/lots around North Ave and Damen (short drive/walk from W. Damen).
Opening Hours
| Monday | 7am - 9pm |
| Tuesday | 7am - 9pm |
| Wednesday | 7am - 9pm |
| Thursday | 7am - 9pm |
| Friday | 7am - 9pm |
| Saturday | 8am - 9pm |
| Sunday | 8am - 9pm |
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Playa Bowls on North Damen Avenue is a standout health food restaurant for anyone who loves fresh, flavor-forward smoothie bowls and superfruit options. The menu shines with creative combinations that feel both fun and thoughtfully built, from bright tropical fruit pairings to satisfying toppings.
One of the highlights is the Yuzu Ocean Bowl, which blends half Playa Yuzu Mango with half Playa Pitaya® Base and finishes with blueberry flax granola, strawberry, mango, and coco whip. It’s a colorful mix of tangy, sweet, and creamy textures that makes every bite feel balanced and refreshing.
The Yuzu Coco Bowl is another fan-favorite option, bringing together half Playa Yuzu Mango blend and half Playa Coconut® blend. Topped with blueberry flax granola, banana, pineapple, and coco whip, it delivers a smooth coconut-forward profile with plenty of juicy fruit brightness.
For something drinkable but still indulgent in texture, the smoothies are equally impressive. The Pink Summer Smoothie combines Playa Yuzu Base and Playa Pitaya® Base with pineapple plus collagen peptides, coconut milk, and coco whip—an energizing blend that tastes like summer while still feeling wellness-minded. The Yuzu Glow Smoothie follows a similarly vibrant formula with Playa Yuzu Base and Playa Mango Base paired with pineapple, collagen peptides, coconut milk, and coco whip.
Overall, Playa Bowls offers a consistently enjoyable experience: bold flavor combinations, satisfying toppings like blueberry flax granola and coco whip, and a menu that makes it easy to find something that matches your mood—whether you’re craving an acai-style bowl or a refreshing smoothie bowl experience.