Custom Bowls Meet Cold Brew and Hot Tea

Order fruit-forward blends, smoothies, juices, or a signature beverage across three New York neighborhoods. Menus add house-made granola, chocolate cacao, natural fruit purees, casual lunch, and a clean indoor stop for quick visits.

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Bowl and Beverage Stops


Borough Route Waypoint

At 1808 Hone Avenue, Pk&Bl is a Bronx neighborhood cafe built around signature coffee beverages and hot teas. Casual lunch options extend the menu beyond drinks for a midday visit. The cafe is open every day from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Visitors can plan a late breakfast, an afternoon tea, or an evening drink during a full day of exploring the Bronx neighborhood at your own pace.

Pk&Bl4.7 (3)Mon – Sun, 10:00 – 23:00Bronx, New York

Playa Bowls

Dumbo's counter at 84 Front Street serves customizable superfruit bases, smoothies, juices, and agave-sweetened cold brew. Natural fruit purees, 100% pure lemon juice, and optional plant-powered energy boosts shape the order. Fruit salads are also on the menu. The clean, air-conditioned space suits a brief indoor stop. Hours run every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. The location is mid-priced, and catering is available.

Playa Bowls4.4 (70)Mon – Sun, 07:00 – 22:00Brooklyn, New York

Eight-to-Nine Window

On Austin Street in Forest Hills, SoBol builds customizable acai and chocolate cacao bowls with house-made granola and fresh fruit. Smoothies, juice, and frozen yogurt widen the quick-bite choices. The clean shop is open daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Ordering is available by kiosk or at the counter, though visitors report varying experiences with the kiosk system and counter service. The location is mid-priced.

SoBol Forest Hills4.3 (77)Mon – Sun, 08:00 – 21:00Queens, New York

Queens, Brooklyn, and Bronx Counter Bites

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