Tropical Smoothie Cafe is a cafe that was born on the beach in Florida. We can now experience beach…read morevibes in Mayfield Heights - fruit smoothies, acai bowls, salads, and other healthy bites. The cafe feels like a vacay - fruit and beach decor, funky lighting, faux wood walls, and vibrant furniture. The only things that are missing are the surfer boards, palms, and the beach! This is my second visit to this cafe chain. My first experience was in Boardman, Ohio a few months back. I like the Boardman location more due to more energetic staff, but my experience at this cafe also was pretty positive. Food/Drinks: I ordered a Beach Bum Smoothie ($7.19) with strawberries, banana, and chocolate. To my delight, I learned that you can customize this smoothie with dark or white chocolate. I asked the cafe employee about the most popular choice, and he recommended white chocolate. So I selected white chocolate! If we're being honest, the smoothie is more like a slushie in consistency. When I think of a smoothie, more milky consistency comes to mind, which is not the case at Tropical Smoothie Cafe. It's just a different take on a smoothie! This particular smoothie had a distinct taste of strawberries and banana, which overpowered the chocolate. I couldn't taste chocolate hints at all Drink size is a great value for the price! Not my favorite smoothie due to the consistency but good to try on a hot day. I'd be curious to taste the difference in dark chocolate smoothies. Menu Choices: This cafe is conveniently open 7 AM - 9 PM meaning that you can grab breakfast, lunch, dinner, or just a snack. The menu includes fun seasonal choices like Watermelon Mojito Smoothie, wraps and sandwiches like Hummus Veggie, flatbreads like Chicken Pesto, salads like Thai Chicken, bowls like Acai Bowl, and many smoothies. You can customize your choices, which is especially convenient to do online. Most add-one cost extra but it's fun to create. For instance, you can customize your smoothie sweetness, add extras or supplements. I found that all servings are pretty generous - flatbreads, salads, and smoothies. There are so many choices on the menu, you'll never get bored! Cafe: Every location I visited is very similar - identical decor, seating arrangements, and furniture. If you decide to hang out at the cafe, there are multiple tables, high tops, and a small bar top. Chairs are metal, not very comfy for prolonged sitting, but good enough to finish a smoothie. Order Options: You can order online, on the app, or in store. If ordering via app or online, conveniently pick up your order at the labeled shelf in store. I ordered in the store (to go), and my order was up in no time! There were very few customers in the store ordering to go. Service: Service at this cafe is quick and efficient. Employees offer recommendations. The employees weren't super enthusiastic but I also stopped in at the end of the day. Location: The cafe is conveniently located off Mayfield Road in one of the plazas. There is plenty of parking in the plaza. It's very easy to get in and out of this parking lot, back on Mayfield. Rewards: Check into their rewards program if you're looking for great deals! QR codes to join are available throughout the cafe - at checkout and even on your smoothie cup! I'd visit this cafe again for a healthy lunch. I'd love to try the Watermelon Mojito Smoothie and perhaps pair it with a bowl.

Since I had an offer for a 24 oz smoothie at Tropical Smoothie Cafe I figured I would check out the…read morenew location on Mayfield Road in Mayfield Heights. The new store is in a small plaza across the street from Mayfield City Hall. The store is rather small just a kitchen, prep area and service counter on one side and a compact seating area on the other. The decor is the chain standard, bright colored chairs, natural wood color walls and white tables, nice and has a bit of the tropical feel. The menu is also standard for the chain, about 2 dozen smoothies, a half dozen bowls, a limited menu of sandwiches and breakfast items. Since I was looking for a bit of a sweet snack I ordered the Beach Bum with dark chocolate. The drink was ready in a couple of minutes, blended fresh to order. The Beach Bum is banana, strawberry, dark chocolate and ice. The predominate flavor is the banana with a bit of chocolate, I really didn't taste the strawberries at all. Overall the smoothie here was OK, but nothing exceptional. The amount of ice used in making the smoothie makes for a cold drink, but it also mutes the flavors. Using fresh fruit I hoped for brighter and more distinct flavors. Not bad, but not great either.

Staff are pretty efficient even during busy hours, but I was cut off a couple times while ordering…read more Wouldn't recommend studying here as there aren't many tables and chairs and it gets quite loud. Clean bathrooms, parking is very difficult to find here (see below for recommendations). Got the mango tango 20z - well blended and more heavy than expected on the pineapple taste for me. (right on the street of Beyond Juicery) Metered side street parking exists right outside, which is free after 6pm and on weekends if you can find an open spot (the other side of Euclid bordering the MOCA also has a few spots that are free for 30min, nonmetered parking if you can get an open spot --- https://www.google.com/maps/place/Museum+of+Contemporary+Art+Cleveland/@41.5092922,-81.6047249,17z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x8830fba23d26dc63:0xbe60352775ad6e34!8m2!3d41.5089105!4d-81.604645!16zL20vMGg3bXJ0?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDYwMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) (5 min walk) There next nearest metered side street parking exists on Bellflower Rd (just one block over from Euclid - just set your navigation to turn at this building -- https://www.google.com/maps/place/George+S.+Dively+Building,+11240+Bellflower+Rd,+Cleveland,+OH+44106/@41.5092922,-81.6063342,17z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x8830fb8bb5f9e0b3:0x9003060437a8e85c!8m2!3d41.5102027!4d-81.6065416!16s%2Fg%2F1v44fm9d?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDYwMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D (less than 5 min walk) This parking lot behind the planet fitness is free for 30 min and is super close as well. https://www.google.com/maps/place/Parking+lot,+Euclid+Ave,+Cleveland,+OH+44106/@41.5092922,-81.6063342,17z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x8830fb8a6c771dcf:0xee46029d17381b88!8m2!3d41.5102672!4d-81.6044483!16s%2Fg%2F11crrfr8vr?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDYwMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

I work at UH Hospital across the street. I love the food but they always mess up the orders. They…read moreare a too expensive for the constant errors

Great place in Beachwood! I love their crepes and fast service. Also, as I'm a healthy food fan- I…read morelike fresh squeezed juices that the place offers. My favorite is carrot mix with apple juices- healthy. My favorite savory crepe is honey turkey mustard- I often ask for less dressing because sometimes dressing destroys a taste of a crepe. Try it.

I've been working construction in this mall for the last 6 weeks and this is my go to place. I'll…read moreeat here 3-4 times a week and it's always been great. I've had the Mexican Fiesta Salad, Chicken Caesar Salad, Spicy Chicken Salad- and then all those same as Wraps. They've all been fantastic and fresh. I love the Turkey burger and their smoothies as well. The sizes are perfect for lunch and reasonably priced ($6-$8 for almost all meals). The smoothies are made with fresh fruit which is much healthier than puree's. Expect to wait 5-10 minutes since they make everything fresh with care, but it's totally worth it!

If you're ordering on doordash midday on a Tuesday, expect at least a 10+min delay on your eta…read moresince it can actually be quite busy at this location. Know your order for pickup as they just call out the order, not the name. Got the kale kapow - essentially a sweet tropical smoothie with greens. Due to the busy hours, my smoothie wasn't fully blended through with some mango chunks. Taste was good though. Didn't have time to take a pic of the smoothie as I was rushing to my next stop (whole foods nearby)! Parking is plentiful in this plaza. Floors can be a bit sticky, but again, that may be due to just busy hours and short staffing.

Pro Tip: Planet Fitness is located in the same plaza, stop by at Pulp post-workout! The store opens…read moreat 7 AM on weekdays! Stopped by Pulp Juice and Smoothie Bar for a quick healthy drink. The place was clean, staff was polite enough, and the menu had a decent selection -- nothing particularly exciting, but it covers the basics. It's your average Pulp destination. I went with a juice (orange base, carrot add-on, no ice). It was just okay, very vibrant looking. Not too sweet, not too bland. It had pleasant chunks of orange in it (no pulp). Service was relatively quick since I was the only one in the store. The staff didn't seem particularly enthusiastic -- not rude, just kind of going through the motions. One of the employees was munching on some smoothie sample while completing my transition. Prices were a bit high for what you get, but that's pretty standard for smoothie and juice spots. The cafe has a lot of seating options from two small sofas to tables. They're very spread out, so you can dine in and have enough peace and privacy. The space is very humble, not too aesthetically pleasing but comfy enough. The only accent I love is the wooden counter details, it makes the place feel more earthy and grounding. As multiple signs indicate in the store, do not leave the store while waiting for your order. I'm not quite sure what happens if you do, but they post this info everywhere. Parking is available onsite at the University Square. The smaller parking lot right by the store tends to get very busy due to Starbucks drive thru and other businesses in the area. There is another parking lot right there for overflow parking. Overall, if you're nearby and need something quick and somewhat healthy, this place will do the trick. Just don't expect to be blown away. It's average -- nothing more, nothing less.

Love their smoothies, have a lot of flavors to choose from. They mix several different items…read moretogether, not a 1 fruit type of place. I have almost tried them all here over the years and they are always delicious. They do have food as well, never tried it but the smoothies always bring me back.

I was never really a smoothie person til I came across Pulp Juice and Smoothie Bar. Maybe it's…read morebecause my prior experience with smoothies predominantly consisted of overpowering amounts of apple, banana, or seeds from berries, and less so with more tropical fruits. In the week following my first taste of their smoothies, I probably ordered an additional 10 for myself alone. Overall, here's the rundown: Mango Tango - super sweet, not in a sickly way - more like the sweetness of a perfect mango Elite 8 - hints of strawberry (sometimes almost kiwi-like), mango balanced perfectly Pulp Coolada - just like a Pina colada, with a hint of banana. As one who loves Pina coladas, this was great, though I still preferred the mango tango and elite 8. Citrus Berry - wasn't bad, but in comparison, tasted "amateur-ish". Like if I dumped the Costco frozen berry mix into a blender and added just the right amount of sugar. Pulp Passion - like a guava-esque version of elite 8 (even though it doesn't have guava). As for their "enhancers", I'm not sure how much I actually believe their supposed effects, but the placebo effect has still been a nice way to justify the absurd amounts of smoothies I've been drinking... So why 4 stars? No smoothie should cost more than a full meal.

I've walked past this place a million times and recently stopped by for a wheatgrass shot and…read moredecided to order food. I ordered the chicken pesto crepe and OMG! When I say this was sooooo good please believe me. I have ordered this item several times since then. The food is always hot, fresh and consistent unlike other places where the food may be good on one visit but the next time it's not so great. The staff and owner ( assuming the older gentleman is the owner) are always very nice and welcoming.

The cappuccinos here are consistently poorly-made. The barista makes them as basically a latte, no…read morefoam, too much milk. This is not the first time we were disappointed in it.

I think things are are kosher here food wise? My egg quesadilla had plenty of egg and cheese and…read morecame with a side of guacamole. It was quite tasty and the wrap I got to choose was tomato which added to the flavor. It was nearly $19 so I suspect it was all kosher or else it surely wouldn't be so darn expensive but that's not really labeled anywhere that I saw online when I ordered. My biscoff (Lotus brand) shake was delicious!! Cookie butter flavor, super creamy texture. $6ish for a small.

I visited Grand Coffee for the first time this morning before work. It's one of the several…read moreCleveland Heights coffee shops. It's newer to the community. It's Kosher cafe. Their menu is extensive - cold drinks, shakes, hot drinks, smoothies, slush, sandwiches, bagels, baked goods, ice cream, pastries, waffles, salads, sandwiches, bagels, hot dishes, and fridge items. There's so many items on the menu that you can try something different during every visit. The real standout is Dubai Iced Chocolate Latte although I didn't try it. I ordered two large iced coffees and one sandwich (plain bagel with omelette). Coffee was pretty good and not too diluted. Sandwich seemed to include fresh, in-house cooked eggs. I wouldn't necessarily call the filling an omelette. It was too flat and didn't have toppings. The sandwich was pretty small and very dry. There were no sauce or any toppings. I don't know if that was maybe a separate option. My grand total was $20 something which seems very pricey in comparison to the coffee shops in the area - chains or independent. Even more so considering cup sizes and sandwich size. I would have coffee here again, not the sandwich. Sandwich was around $10 and really wasn't worth it. Ambiance is nice and modern. There's innovative and soft overhead lighting. The cafe is very clean and inviting. There are some board games you can play while there. Marble looking tables and greenery make for an airy aesthetic. The cafe is a pleasant and bright place to start your day. Also the staff is very pleasant. They're eager to answer any questions and welcoming. There are also options to order "to stay" or "to go" on the iPad. The parking situation includes some street parking and a small private lot in the back. I wouldn't advise parking at the lot, there are a lot of very deep potholes. If you choose to, watch out for them.

Great service and easy to order. Was able to substitute out certain ingredients for ones of my…read moreliking. Loved the razz smoothie.

I did a create your own sorbet bowl I had half açaí half mango with banana,strawberries,&…read morepineapples topped with granola, peanut butter & honey. And it was good. The girl who made it was nice . And the place was clean.

I was in the area and figured a smoothie would hit the spot. Inside Vank Aken Market Hall, it's…read morewell situated for a grab and go as a you wander the hall which is exactly what I did. I chose the Blue Reed and it qas exactly what I wanted. Sweet but not too sweet, thick but not too thick. At $10 it feels a bit pricey but I'd say it's probably on par with what you expect to pay at similar places.

While visiting family in town over the holidays my husband and I grabbed lunch from the Van Aken…read morefood hall and I grabbed an amazing sandwich from Beet Jar! I got the airport sandwich which consisted of amazing crunchy veggies, very crunchy pickles, and a delicious coconut mayo (I believe the sandwich was vegan!). The flavors were phenomenal and I genuinely thought about getting a second one to take with me for my flight the following day! The servers were friendly and the ambiance was very upbeat since we were inside the food hall of Van Aken!

I got #1, my husband got #8…read more We were in Thailand and my husband was watching videos about this places for weeks! We finally made his dream came true and the sandwich was delicious! For me it would be awesome if the bread was fresh or soft, for me, only my thought, that would be awesome! Some people love the crispy bread but I love softer :) Anyway, my husband in love with it. All good! Haha

This place is pretty pricey but dope. I ordered a number 7, which was smoked turkey and it hit the…read morespot for me. I also was not planning on getting a cookie till I saw the size of it and figured it was too enticing not to. Loved the salt flakes on it and the huge chocolate chunks in there. Great spot overall. Nice outdoor and window seating as well