And, if you’re looking to experiment with two different acai flavors, I recommend choosing two different “half” bases in your bowl. I recently ordered a “Pura Vida” bowl (blueberries, strawberries, granola and honey) with half-acai and half-green base. The acai base is slightly tart and packed with a berry flavor, while the green base has a more subtle earthy taste consisting of kale, pineapple, banana and coconut milk. Together, these ingredients create a light but filling meal with a diverse mix of flavors, textures and colors that add variety to every bite.

Playa Bowls doesn’t just offer frozen bowls, but smoothies as well. I’m not as well-versed in their drink offerings, but I can vouch for their strawberry banana and green smoothie. Delicious, refreshing, healthy, energizing… I could go on. The smoothies are also quite filling and make for a good study drink or pick-me-up. 

Each bowl falls within the $10-$15 price range, and smoothies are around $9. It’s not exactly a sustainable everyday purchase, but it’s great for an occasional off-campus sweet treat. Each bowl or smoothie is fiber-packed, colorful and gorgeous to photograph. Each visit to Playa Bowls –– located less than ten minutes away from Wellesley’s campus ––  has hit the spot for me, leaving me feeling renewed and refreshed. It’s truly become my light at the end of the tunnel during stressful times, and I absolutely would recommend it to anyone craving a refreshing but filling treat.

I love pizza and I love s’mores, which makes it no surprise that Tower’s “S’mores Pizza” has captured my heart. This pizza tastes exactly like what it looks like – a decadent combination of drizzled chocolate and melted marshmallow layered on top of a doughy crust.

The chocolate chips and graham cracker dusting add a delightful crunch and complexity to each bite. To fully appreciate this creation, it is absolutely crucial to eat this warm. The warming lamps at Tower do a wonderful job keeping the pizza at the ideal temperature, ensuring that the marshmallows remain oozy and the dough stays soft.

Eating a slice can get a bit sticky and messy, but isn’t that part of the s’mores experience? I would highly recommend grabbing a slice (and a napkin) the next time you spot S’mores Pizza in the dining hall. Thank you Tower for this delectable sweet treat and I do hope it makes a reappearance soon.