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South Block
2121 N Westmoreland St b, Arlington, VA 22213, United States
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Br
Review №1

I love their Acai bowls. Everything is as fresh as it gets. I enjoy going in when I can. Their caveman bowl is my go-go. If they had a loyalties program or members benefit I would join it. I wish purchasing their pressed juices in bulk would be less than it is. I would buy in bulk if the option was competitive with other local cold press juice options. The quality is great and perfect for summer.

Ja
Review №2

Went in to grab a drink before my bike ride. When I opened the door the man who looked to be the manager said “we’re closed goodbye.” I was going to ask a question and he interrupted and said “goodbye!”. I totally understand if they are closed, but kindness should always lead any business that is customer facing. With that type of leadership I will not be returning. The juice was already expensive and the food is okay so this experience put me over the top to not be returning. I would go to another place.

Yu
Review №3

I’m there 5days/week. Good place. Almost always fresh well made bowls. One time I tasted mold eating my bowl though but I guess that could happen anywhere. Otherwise planning to stick with them for a while. Yum and healthy.

Th
Review №4

Enjoyed my smoothie. Was a little annoyed that the employees did not seem to know the wifi password, and I was unable to connect to the network in order to get some work done while there

Ye
Review №5

The staff here are rude. I would recommend the South Block in Clarendon istead! The bowls are really tasty though.

Pe
Review №6

Win, win, win: great coffee, acai bowls & smoothies.

Th
Review №7

It is a quite healthy lunch or quick bite option. Coffee is an option here as well. Food is good. It offers a small Xbox station for kids to play (not an actual working Xbox, I found! :-)). Chic and hip decor. Decent amount of seatings available but nothing for groups more than 8 that I can see. Cashless store so make sure you have your credit card to pay. Street parkings are plenty.

An
Review №8

Great smoothies and fruit bowls! My favorite is the killer B bowl

Se
Review №9

Are you kidding me?!?! Staff - friendly and welcoming. Food - Fresh, generous, and delicious. Atmosphere - very cool. For a quick acai bowl breakfast or smoothie pick-me-up, theres no better option in the DMV. Maybe anywhere,

Ka
Review №10

It was nice place to stop to grab a bite with indoor and outside dining. It is a cashless operation.

Da
Review №11

Every smoothie and smoothie bowl weve had is awesome, and generous, filling portions. Really unique ingredients make it worth the cost. Even our kids love them, and get a nutrient boost!

Ji
Review №12

The product speaks for itself. Definitely your standard fresh juice and smoothie place but the difference is this Corp is involved with the community. Mobile app highly encouraged. Juice cleanse if you like to experiment. Wait times very greatly. If you love rewards and free stuff join the rewards program. My go to product is toast or a cave monkey protein shake.

Ed
Review №13

Always nice staff.

Ch
Review №14

Good healthy smoothies and teas. The snack is also nice. If you watch your calories intake. Thats fine too.

Po
Review №15

Their homemade granola is awesome. The service was fast and friendly. I will go back!

As
Review №16

My mom shared that the worker & manager who worked this afternoon, provided excellent customer service, the store was clean, and her order was worth the price. She recommends anyone to visit South Block — Falls church!

Do
Review №17

This is a pretty cool spot. Great window and out door seating. The employees are great. Greeted me when I walked in and had no problems talking through the menu with me. The smoothie I had, the health nut was really good. No chunks of ice in my cup.

Ri
Review №18

Love this South Block! The staff is really friendly and the service is usually pretty fast. The outside seating has a great cafe feel. My one knock on this, and all the South Blocks, is they dont have iced tea. If they did, I would probably go much more often.

Ch
Review №19

This was absolutely amazing. I tried the Almond Milk banana peanut butter and cocoa smoothie and it blew my mind. I will definitely go back when I am in town.

Ju
Review №20

Ive gone here a few times and its always been a good experience. I always get dates added to my smoothie for the texture. However, yesterday I ordered (on the app for pickup) and there were crushed up pieces of the date pit that chipped my tooth. After this experience, I wont be back. Very disappointed.

Ri
Review №21

Southblock makes my favorite açaí bowls EVER! And they have great coffee. The staff is always super friendly and helpful. :)

Ra
Review №22

I would give it a six star but when I went there after a long day of swimming after a swim meet (for some reason I barely ate at all that week) and my mom gave me some cash to buy a sandwich from there. They just looked at me and said that they didn’t accept cash and I just stood there asking if I could use it for anything else and they they said no and kept ignoring me. What nice thing to do to a 12 year old kid! When I got home my mom said normally restaurants like those should have made exceptions because the customer service was....ehh...but the food looks good and people there seem to like the place.

Ch
Review №23

I go to South Block several times a week to start my day. Their acai bowls and smoothies are delicious. substantial and super healthy! My family and I travel quite a bit and whenever we try acai bowls, they never quite compare to South Block. The team at the East Falls Church location is also warm and friendly, which is yet another reason we keep going back!

Sy
Review №24

Everything is so yummy but also good for you? Doesnt make sense but imma leave it. Staff is lovely and helpful; great place to get work done or eat with friends... only thing is they dont take cash, but you get rewards if you use a credit card anyways so its worth it.

Je
Review №25

Great selection of tasty smoothies and smoothy bowls. Their other menu items are good too, but its definitely all about the smoothie. They arent too sweet even if you get the Nutella one. Service is fast and the prices are reasonable. Certainly competitive pricing for a good-sized portion.

Ju
Review №26

Super green smoothies are the best and the people here is super friendly, I hope you guys open one here in Manasssas.

Or
Review №27

Great customer service

Sh
Review №28

Love it!

So
Review №29

Vegan options and fresh acai bowls are the reasons we go here. There are so many bowls and smoothies to choose from, but like everyone, I have my go to favorites, warrior bowl with cashew milk, no strawberries, but add blueberries instead. I have not been happy with the freshness of the strawberries in the past so I dont order anything with them.Try the avocado toast, it is perfect.I wish they had some organic options specially for the berries.

vi
Review №30

Not a big health person, I eat nachos at lease once a week, but this place was really good. I ordered a shake that ended up being green in color, but tasted fruity and delicious. Ill definitely be back

Jo
Review №31

Cool place with tasty acai bowls and more.

St
Review №32

Definitely for hipsters and those on the health good kick. The bowls were good. They make their kombucha. The first brand I ever tried. I want to try their coffee. Its a cool spot hidden away. Ill go back in the future.

Sa
Review №33

One of the best Acai bowls Ive had. No ice chunks, great flavors, perfect temperature. Juices are great too, love the fact they are non pasteurized. Its a little far from where I live but worth the drive.

Mi
Review №34

Expensive, but you get what you pay for. Excellent, fresh, quality. Definitely top shelf ingredients in everything. Great vibe too.

Bu
Review №35

Good food and coffee - the 2 do not always go together!

G
Review №36

1st time here - love it! Got the large Caveman smoothie w/espresso shot... so good after a Title Boxing workout down the street. Rest of day should be awesome!

Gl
Review №37

Nuttella bowls, I invited a friend today and offered one to her, they were simply delicious, I wish I could have one of these every day. The staff is awesome too, great customer service!

Ka
Review №38

This morning I wanted to go on a walk so I grabbed my phone, a $20 bill and my keys and looked up the nearest place to get coffee. When I got to South Block and placed my order, I pulled out my $20 and was told that they “don’t accept cash.” Seriously, they wouldn’t take my money. They also couldn’t tell me where else you can get coffee within walking distance. (I found out later that there was another shop right down the street.) I walked away and looked up South Block on my phone. I was able to place an online order then pick up my drink in the store. I did so and went back. They made my drink. After all that trouble, the drink was bad. It was an overly sweet syrupy chai. :(

Ch
Review №39

The team at a South Block is absolutely Fantastic, and food is always great! A great way to start the any day!

SB
Review №40

Great acai bowl!

Br
Review №41

Great place fast service lots of staff very fresh and tasty smoothies and bowls. Especially liked the granola is gluten free but tasty

Da
Review №42

Good healthy food but expensive. I wish they had more breakfast options. Biggest downside is that it is painfully slow service on the weekends so waiting 30+ minutes for a Togo order keeps me from going frequently in weekends.All smoothies include banana (since they removed Jamming Java) which is disappointing if youre not a fan.

Ce
Review №43

It was absolutely delicious! I was in the area for a work trip and wanted a healthy bite - this cash-free, check-free smoothie stop was everything Ive been looking for! It is nothing like your typical smoothie joint - the vibe is chill, the layout is nice, and they have free secured wi-fi! It is on the pricey side but everything is local and/or organic! What more can you ask for quality over quantity everyday!

F.
Review №44

Good breakfast bowls that must be healthy since they use the word acai. (I hope it really is healthy since its not cheap.) Small but nice space. Acoustics of the place mean its a little loud.

ch
Review №45

I love the bowls! Staff is pretty good, forgot one order but made up with a coupon. Prices are a bit high.

Pe
Review №46

Excellent as always. App makes it really convenient to order and pickup on the go.

GL
Review №47

Cash free is a turnoff for those of us who value freedom from marketing hounds. Please be more progressive and accept real money.

Ce
Review №48

The owner was rude and kept my change. My mini acai bowl was incredible though! I will return just for that.Im gonna have to see if they know how to make a Bulletproof coffee correctly.

Ma
Review №49

As as smoothie fan, I didnt know I needed Smoothie Bowls in my life until the wife introduced me to these. Addicted.

Wi
Review №50

Sooooo delicious...wish they were open later and had more locations

Ma
Review №51

Great coffee, and I love the Warrior bowl, Almond Butter Bowl, and PBJ bowl! Love that they do puppy bowls too!

Ti
Review №52

I go here every weekend. There was a coffee shop before here that I loved, but this place is even better. The coffee is great, the staff is friendly, and they even have this cool acai bowls and protein shakes. The wifi is fast. There is street parking and two free lots on the left and right (sort of hidden). Id strongly recommend this to anyone in the area.

Ch
Review №53

UPDATE 12/18: Im downgrading my review. Service incredibly slow for the time of day; toast was cold by the time it was served, with barely a smear of avocado. Cappuccino had a soapy after-taste, perhaps they are sourcing different beans. Overall, big disappointment from the early days. YMMV.ORIGINAL REVIEWI only had the avocado toast and a cappuccino, so cant speak to the rest of the menu which seems really pricey ($10 for a smoothie?). Cappuccino fabulous: smooth, mellow, not bitter or acidic like so many other places. Seating is pretty uncomfortable for anyone with back issues. Staff is friendly.

Ma
Review №54

Awesome & healthy food

su
Review №55

Best macchiato in the area

Da
Review №56

The BEST costumer service out there! What they do to accommodate their customers goes ABOVE and beyond anything you can find these days, for SURE!!!

St
Review №57

I love that you can get to this place on the bike path.

De
Review №58

Really helpful and friendly staff. My green smoothie was delicious, too.

35
Review №59

The best coffee to East Arlington!!! 💛💙

Al
Review №60

One of the best places Ive been for organic style items. Mostly known for amazing açai bowls (essentially smoothie bowls) this resteraunt has a wide selection of organic, great tasting items!

An
Review №61

The staff is always friendly and the food is always fresh!

Ye
Review №62

Great juices and healthy panini, wraps (Clarendon location only for sandwiches). Clarendon also offers points to redeem and falls church doesnt

Ma
Review №63

Great customer service, all the staff are really friendly and helpful, thanks :)

An
Review №64

The staff is super friendly and takes good care of you, the atmosphere is chill, and the bowls are YUM! I recommend people here all the time!

Bl
Review №65

Its ok if you want something quick and healthy, Ive made better smoothies with my ninja 🤷🏾‍♂️

Jo
Review №66

I had the tropic green smoothie, was filling and loaded with kale, but not so much that meat eating men like me cant deal. fiance had a protein, chocolate, banana, peanut butter shake. Tasted like resses puffs cereal, yall. It was amazing. Then I drank all of hers, and shes mad. Anyway, the prices are a bit steep, but Ill come back to try an acai bowl or a cold press juice. Nice area, watch out for the parking ticket gnome.

Er
Review №67

Tasty smoothies and bowls. Plus they offer bullet proof coffee.

As
Review №68

Bigger than the Claredon and Del Ray stores but the food is great in all 3 stores.

Bl
Review №69

I spend all of my money here, seriously. This is my go to spot for juice and acaci bowls. Even with really long lines on busy days they get you your order quickly. My go to bowls are the cave man and almond butter bowls.

Ch
Review №70

Great place for healthy food under $10. The PB&J bowl sounded weird to me at first, but I tried it and it surpassed the dragon bowl as my new favorite!

Ma
Review №71

This lovely hipster health-forward place has some of the BEST Acaii bowls Ive ever had! I got the warrior, my gf got the California, both amazing (although to be fully honest, her California was superior. Dont tell her I said that, I like to pretend I am always right - as if that ever actually happened...)Anyhow, terrific place for breakfast or a quick snack.Music is appropriately loud, just enough to drown the sound of neighbors talking but not loud enough to affect your own discussion.Good place for studying, theres a girl currently doing just that, headphones on, laptop open, going ham on her notepad with that poor dying pencil.Id suggest grabbing a light jacket (keep in mind Im here in mid April). The AC is nice and mellow, but combined with the cold Acaii bowl, it tends to get a little chilly if youll be here for longer than an hour.Coffee is nice and balanced (not too strong, not weak at all), and tastes freshly roasted. Its not the most amazing coffee, but superior to Starbucks (then again, what isnt?). Ask for a mug.Cheers!

Al
Review №72

Very friendly staff, great açaí bowls

Hi
Review №73

Awesome until I started to make my own at home.

Ma
Review №74

They are always so nice to me ❤️

De
Review №75

Great smoothies and acai bowls

rh
Review №76

I just paid $9 for a smoothie and I have zero regrets

Cr
Review №77

I so wish this place was closer to where I live. Love their acai bowl

S
Review №78

No thank you. I thought I was going into a brunch joint but was sadly disappointed. Acai bowl and Chia pudding are not my thang. I left without buying anything. Health nuts will probably love this place.

Br
Review №79

Very slow. They have plenty of people on staff, but very little hustle.

Di
Review №80

Delicious. Good variety. Friendly staff.

Ro
Review №81

Try a warrior bowl with coconut milk instead of the pineapple juice!

Jo
Review №82

Decent selection of smoothies (green or protein). But very expensive for what you get and my smoothie was just ok.

Be
Review №83

The peanut butter acai bowl is spectacular!

Ma
Review №84

Solid place for smoothie or juice. they also make bulletproof coffee correctly

Ja
Review №85

Good but extensive. Dragon bowl

Me
Review №86

Somewhat expensive, but really, really good bowls and smoothies. The sandwiches are also surprisingly good.

Co
Review №87

Excellent smoothie and yogurt but not cheap.

Cl
Review №88

Very healthy and customer service also good.

Ge
Review №89

Delicious drinks, happy people

Do
Review №90

Love this place! Cant get enough of the warrior bowl!

Ja
Review №91

Acai bowls best thing going!

be
Review №92

Super green smoothie was fire and seems like they put a lot of greens in it. It’s lit.

Mi
Review №93

My favorite place for a smoothie or bowl.

Os
Review №94

Best smoothies ever!

Ma
Review №95

Great place...food, smoothies, sandwiches, coffee ~ Sad to say, no fresh Wheatgrass

Br
Review №96

This place is addictive. I have yet to dislike something on the menu.

Je
Review №97

Great juices and bowls

Ca
Review №98

The PBJ acai bowl is where its at.

Ia
Review №99

Good acai bowls.

pa
Review №100

Excellent service, clean, great smoothies

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  • Address:2121 N Westmoreland St b, Arlington, VA 22213, United States
  • Site:http://southblockjuice.com/
  • Phone:+1 703-465-8423
Categories
  • Coffee shop
  • Cafe
  • Juice shop
Working hours
  • Monday:8AM–7PM
  • Tuesday:8AM–7PM
  • Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday:8AM–7PM
  • Friday:9AM–5PM
  • Saturday:9AM–5PM
  • Sunday:8AM–7PM
Service options
  • Delivery:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
Popular for
  • Solo dining:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Dining options
  • Dessert:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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