Shaka Bowl has been serving up Açai and Hawaiian Poké bowls at 720 Monroe Street for 2 years now and is just days away from the opening of its second location. Shaka Bowl #2 will be opening at 110 Washington Street this Saturday, June 23rd. While you might think the only thing different about this second shop is the location — you’ll be pleasantly surprised. The downtown Shaka will feature new menu items such as tacos, dumplings, and other fun Hawaiian delights {some vegan, too}, plus some new features — hint: outdoor seating ;). Read on for more deets on Shaka Bowl #2:
About Shaka Bowl
Founders and sisters Kiersten and Krista went to school on The Big Island of Hawaii for 6 months where they fell in love with the culture and of course, the food. Soon after arriving back home in the states, they decided to open up Shaka Bowl and two years later are already on their second location — you go girls! As for their roles at the shops, Krista does more of the customer service and managing while Kiersten is the executive chef.
The Space
Customers will notice that the downtown Shaka Bowl is much larger than the Monroe Street location — though we love both equally, just sayin’. However, one of the most exciting things about the new spot is that there will be outdoor seating on Washington — because there’s nothing better than enjoying a fresh açai bowl outside.
As for the interior decor, everything was made uniquely for Shaka Bowl and many elements have special meanings that connect back to Hawaii {without being cheesy we might add}. The floors, for example, have a gritty texture that represents the black sand beach in Hawaii, and all pictures on the wall were taken by Kiersten and Kristen from their time on the Big Island.
You’ll also notice a massive tree stump on the ceiling {not to worry, the process of getting the tree stump was not harmful as it was already dead} that was a real lychee tree. Continuing with the wood theme, the walls are made from reclaimed wood and the tables were custom-made and cut just for Shaka.
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New Menu Items
Tacos
One of the most exciting new menu items are sure to please — TACOS. Choose a protein {BBQ-pulled jackfruit [vegan], kahlua pulled pork, chicken, shrimp, steak, or tuna}, and toppings include pineapple, cabbage, pickled onion, and spicy shaka sauce. Tacos come in an order of 3 for $12.
Sides
While Shaka’s menu items promote a healthy lifestyle {smoothies, açai bowls, poke, fresh fruits, etc.}, founders Kiersten and Krista wanted their customers to have the option to indulge, too. The new sides include:
Avocado egg rolls
Edamame
Zucchini fries
Shishito peppers
Chicken teriyaki dumplings
We stopped by to try some of the new items and were super impressed. While the sides are delish and definitely a treat, we still felt good after eating them, and that’s because everything was made fresh with real ingredients. Those zucchini fries though — OMG, and the special Shaka Sauce is to. die. for.
And of course, these are just additions to the menu {but only available at the Washington Street location}, and Shaka will still have everything from their original menu {açai + poke bowls, smoothies, avocado + monkey bread, and more}. And even more exciting — Shaka Bowl will be bringing back their frozen yogurt very soon, so stay tuned!
Kombucha on Tap
Yes, that’s right — Shaka Bowl has kombucha on tap that are all infused with nitrogen. Pictured below from left to right is the Nitro matcha green tea, Rise nitro cold brew, and the Health-ade pomegranate kombucha {all served chilled with ice}.
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Hours
Shaka Bowl’s second location {110 Washington Street} will be opening THIS Saturday, June 23rd at 12:00PM. Be sure to stop by, enjoy some of the new menu items {plus your original faves, of course}, and enjoy live music. Regular hours will be Monday through Sunday 7:00AM-10:00PM but are subject to change.
**This post is sponsored by Shaka Bowl, but if you follow HG, you know we’re legit fans.**
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Iron Bodyfit Opens First New Jersey Location in Hoboken
A fitness studio with locations in New York City, Florida, and various international cities recently opened its first New Jersey outpost in Hoboken. Iron Bodyfit, which specializes in Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS), made its debut on Saturday, February 15th at 104 Hudson Street, Floor 5. Read on for what we know about Iron Bodyfit's arrival in Hoboken, New Jersey.
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Opening in Hoboken
Iron Bodyfit shared with The Hoboken Girl in late January that the fitness studio would be opening in early February. Per an Instagram post, Iron Bodyfit is now open in the Mile Square as of Saturday, February 15th, 2025. The new studio is located in Hoboken at 104 Hudson Street Floor 5. This marks the fitness chain's first location in New Jersey, with others in New York City, Florida, Canada, Australia, Africa, and various European countries.
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“The launch of our first studio in New Jersey is a significant milestone for the Iron Bodyfit family,” Hadri Jaffal, Founder and CEO of Iron Bodyfit, said in a press release ahead of the opening. “Our mission has always been to make health and wellness more accessible, and this new location in Hoboken exemplifies our commitment to helping even more people lead healthier, more active lives with ease and efficiency.”
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The Hoboken studio is run by franchise partners Dellavone Taylor-Lewis and Briana Holdip.
“This is more than just a workout — it’s a way to transform how people think about health and fitness,” Taylor-Lewis said in a press release. “Our goal is to make wellness feel achievable for everyone. Hoboken residents will love the convenience, efficiency, and results.”
“Hoboken’s energy and diversity inspire us,” Holdip said in a press release. “Our studio isn’t just offering workouts; it’s creating a space where individuals can feel supported in their wellness journeys. We’re excited to see those positive changes ripple across the community.”
About Iron Bodyfit
Iron Bodyfit is an "EMS training franchise." EMS stands for Electrical Muscle Stimulation, which involves the simultaneous stimulation of eight different muscle groups combined with exercises taught by EMS technicians. Benefits of EMS training include weight loss, firming, toning, cellulite loss, and chronic pain reduction. Per the website, just 25 minutes of EMS training is the equivalent of four hours of physical activity.
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Other benefits of working out at an Iron Bodyfit gym include showers — and some free beverages and dried fruits for hydration and carbohydrates.
Since its inception in 2015 in France, Iron Bodyfit has expanded to 11 countries, with over 200 studio locations worldwide.
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Hudson County locals can schedule a free trial session at Iron Bodyfit's new Hoboken location on the website. Call 862-860-9387 or email [email protected] with any questions or for more information.
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