Smoothies are chalky Service is rude…read moreAmbiance...well, there is none. Then I realized the owners also owned the nail salon next door. And I was then not surprised about my findings.

Delicious bowls! I've been in a few times now and I'm always impressed by how fresh the fruit is…read more Bowls are inventive and I like that they are broken into dragon fruit, blue coconut, and açaí. Staff are super friendly too! A great addition to this side of town.

As a fruit bowl connoisseur, I was so excited to see a new small business move into town. I finally…read morehad the opportunity to try their Açaí and although I got a to-go order, I think there could've been more done to the bowl. While all the ingredients were notably fresh and delicious, the ratio of açaí to toppings was very inconsistent, whereas after the first few bites all toppings were gone! With that being said, the menu was extensive with fresh products and the decor around the inside seating as well as the outdoor section made my whole experience worth it, I love checking out the back patio while I waited.

Fabulous food, super fresh. Great seating area, and lots of vegan pastries! I definitely recommend…read morethis place and look forward to going back.

Today was my first visit to one of three Tropical Smoothie Locations in the Wilmington area…read more Today's location was the TSC on College Rd. I arrived to pick up my curbside order around 1 pm with an open mind and no certain expectations. Without further ado...here is my personal review. FOOD: Caribbean Jerk Chicken Wrap with a Kale & Apple side salad with a Sunrise Sunset Smoothie. Since TSC contains the title of "Smoothie" in it's name, I'll begin with the Sunrise Sunset smoothie. This beverage is definitely smooooth. The first flavors to hit my tongue were fresh pineapple and mango, followed up with hints of orange. The smoothie's consistency was just as it should be...not too thick, not too thin. On a very hot summer day, this is a perfect drink to indulge in without much guilt. The sweetness of the smoothie was well-balanced, although it appeared there may have been some added sweetener (perhaps a small amount of added sugar or natural glucose from the orange juice blended inside?) but it did enhance the tropical flavors overall. I thoroughly enjoyed it!! The kale & apple side salad was the pleasant surprise to me. Fresh, grated carrots, diced apples and TSC's house dressing over the chopped kale gives the side salad a sweet and tangy flavor...similar to a gourmet cole slaw. Within 1 minute, the salad was devoured and it will be a go-to for me in the future. As for the Caribbean Jerk Wrap, I thought it was good...but not exceptional. The wrap was served hot off of the grill. The chunks of chicken breast were juicy, plump and grilled well. The rice and beans added some nice texture inside and the Jerk seasoning sauce was wonderful with it's light, subtle spices and heat. The areas of opportunity I would recommend to help make this wrap exceptional would be if the grilled chicken breast included a light layer of Jerk seasoning rub, eliminating pieces of stalk from the romaine lettuce and reducing the amount of grilled pineapple salsa by approx. 50%. A few bites taken of the wrap included such a large punch of pineapple sweetness, it overpowered the chicken and Jerk seasoning. I believe if the pineapple-to-chicken ratio were to be reduced, the jerk sauce (along with the rest of the ingredients) would be the highlight, then followed up by the sweet and juicy pineapple. But...overall, I did enjoy the wrap and I consumed it all. SCORE: 4.0 STARS!! SERVICE: For my curbside pickup, the order was ready right on time, each young lady was very pleasant and friendly and you could see the smiles on their faces, covered by their masks. Each employee were wearing masks properly, wearing sanitation gloves and practiced safe, social distancing throughout our interraction outside. I was thanked for stopping by and the overall customer service experience met my expectations. Well done TSC and staff!! SCORE: 5 STARS!! OVERALL SCORE: TSC delivers good flavors, very fresh ingredients and a superb smoothie. I was impressed with the service, safety measures and the kale salad! I look forward to visiting again to try a new smoothie concoction and a different lunch selection to see how it all stacks up against today's meal. Thank you again for the tasty meal and a delicious smoothie! See you again soon. 4.5 STARS!!

Great selection and courteous staff. Menu is eclectic and nourishing. Humus wrap is a favorite.read more

Today I had the crispy potato brekkie. The food was excellent. I had a great conversation with the…read morestaff and enjoyed the clean atmosphere. Also to note, as a personal preference, there is a difference between cold brew, mocha, and drip coffee and I definitely prefer a nice mocha over their drip coffee. I met with the manager recently and you get free refills for drip coffee, and if it is cold brew it is $2.00 because it is a different bean from what I was told. While still relatively expensive, that makes more sense. While a little bit on the pricier side, Drift provides a nice place to eat and enjoy a nice time with others.

My boyfriend and I stopped in for coffee and, unfortunately, the experience wasn't the best…read more Before even walking inside, we noticed trash blowing around outside the front door. Once inside, the floors could've used a good sweeping as well because the same situation was present on the interior floors, both in the customer area and behind the counter. There was also a strong musty/moldy smell, and we couldn't figure out whether it was coming from the visibly dirty drink station, the spots on the ceiling that appeared to show water damage and/or mold, or somewhere else entirely. A fun little mystery we didn't ask to participate in. While looking at the menu, a woman working there approached us with a strange attitude, almost as if we were up to no good for simply reading the menu. We said we weren't ordering food, joined the line, and she immediately snatched the menus away. We ordered a medium iced mocha and a medium iced caramel macchiato. The macchiato isn't actually on the menu, but the barista said she could make something similar to Starbucks' version, so we went with it and were charged for a medium iced latte with caramel. I asked for whipped cream on my mocha, but was told they didn't have any and could offer cold foam instead. I agreed, then noticed I was being charged $0.80 for cold foam. COLD FOAM. At this point, babe, keep the foam. We waited about 10 minutes for our drinks. While waiting, we sat at an empty table, only to be approached by the same woman questioning why we were sitting down and pressuring us to order food. We explained we were waiting for our drinks, declined, and she walked away mid-food turn down with an attitude. Then our drinks were ready. We went to pick them up and immediately noticed a hair sitting directly on top of one of the lids. And the drinks? Both mediocre at best, especially considering the price. There were also several customers walking around barefoot while staff walked right past them without concern. I understand we're in a beach town and shoes sometimes become optional, but this cafe is nowhere near the beach. When people are walking barefoot just a few "feet" away from where food and drinks are being prepared, it's honestly pretty unsanitary looking. I'm not opposed to paying more for good coffee and a nice atmosphere. But mediocre drinks, high prices, visible cleanliness issues, a strong musty smell, barefoot customers, questionable customer service, and a complimentary hair garnish made this an easy never again for us. Unfortunately, I don't see us returning.

Got a superberry cloud smoothie and added white chocolate. SO good! I've had a lot of smoothies in…read moremy life and this is right up there with the best of them. I came for the refreshing, yummy smoothie and would stay for the ambiance. My 6yo gulped down her tidal wave smoothie and ice it tasted like ice cream! The location is convenient with ample parking. It's so pretty in there too with lots to look at with cool murals on the walls and interesting ocean life on the tvs. The staff was friendly and chivalrous. The gentleman behind the counter came all the way out to the front door to hold it open for me as I was carrying both my toddlers and our smoothie. Overall great experiences there. Strong recommendation!

Playa Bowls Acai has a scrumptious blended acai base with acai-berries mixed in. While I prefer a…read moremore smoother base rather than icy, it was still delicious and full of flavor. I went a little more basic with toppings - just getting bananas, granola, and peanut butter - however, I was still very happily satisfied with my bowl and will definitely look forward to coming back to future locations!

Delicious!!! Great coffee and smoothies. The new coco cloud smoothie is super good. Service was…read moresuper friendly!!

I love Drift and have never had issues with the employees, ordering, coffee, or food. However,…read moreyesterday at the Mayfaire location, I couldn't even take one bite of my sandwich before noticing a black hair in my egg. and today i tried going to the Autumn hall location and the same exact thing happened. I have very bright blonde long hair so it is not mine. I've attached a picture. As someone with ARFID who already struggles with eating meat, this is one of the few sandwiches I feel comfortable getting for breakfast. I'd really appreciate more care being taken during food preparation because trusting food is already difficult enough for some people.

Healthy options for smoothies, salads, sandwiches, and breakfast in LELAND?! Hip Hip, Hooray!…read more I was so excited to learn at TSC was coming to Leland. I'll be honest, I'd only ever had one item from there and tasted an item that my friend ordered, but I loved it! I just never went because there was never a location that was convenient to mine. We checked it out earlier this week a few days after their opening. Lots of healthy options to feast upon. I got a hummus veggie bowl and couldn't have been happier with all the flavors. The hummus was extra garlicky, which I loved and it mixed well with the smashed avocado. It also had black beans, corn, and rice, and pickled onions. Those onions were the perfect touch of tangy! Served over kale, spinach, and romaine blend and topped with lite ranch. Man, I was impressed! As I sat eating my salad, I couldn't help but notice all the other diners sipping their smoothies. When in Rome...we had to order one to go to check it out. We went simple and tried the Kiwi Quencher which is strawberry kiwi and yogurt. It was simple yet delicious. The Green Apple Matcha is on my radar though. Also, all their smoothies are made with turbinado as the sweetener. That is a derivative of pure cane sugar and it is named by the way in which they make it. You can substitute splenda if you'd like.

Service was ok, food was god awful. Ordered the chicken pesto, it was like they just dumped a whole…read morething of pesto on it and called it a day. Salty and not edible, couldn't finish.

Ambiance: super bright and cute interiors! Definitely more trendy…read more Service: Our server, Ashley, was great! She was attentive and kind. Food: I loved the chicken grain bowl on their lunch menu! Everything tasted fresh and delicious!

4.25 Quick line,…read morebright and open inside. Quick food delivery. Had 4 of us, plus one to go order. Avocado and egg x 3: Lots of avocado, egg, tomato jam, soft brioche- melt in your mouth delicious. Bodega (ham and cheese on brioche with caramelized onions): savory and a good combo per my husband. To go: Banana bread with berries and whipped to go- my daughter thought the bread tasted a bit burnt/after taste- but fresh berries. Americano with oatmilk Caramel latte half sweet Iced chocolate Mocha

New second location in the cargo district. Open outdoor bench seating right in front…read more Ordered a nitro cold brew with added cows milk (soy, almond, oat milk options available) and a Bubba Poké Bowl. My order was prepared super quick, done in less than five minutes. Coffee is from Java estate. Nitro cold brew was good, would get it again. Bubba Poké Bowl came only in one size, "large", but it was more like a medium or maybe even small. I was still hungry after eating it and had to eat more when I got home. It's listed on the menu as having crab, but beware, it's imitation crab. Overall, the Bubba Poké Bowl was alright. Sushi rice was plain flavored. If I do get a Poké bowl in the future, I'll have to order something else in addition to it to make it more filling. The smoothies and açaí bowls sounded good so will have to try those next time.

We stopped here just walking around the Cargo District . My son got a banana strawberry smoothie…read more it was just alright. Carho trick was cool and they have a full menu like at WB. . Staff were friendly. Outside seating.

Great atmosphere! Great service! Great products! Extensive menu with lots of variety!read more

Lovely open space that is brand new to 16th street! Private lot in the back for free parking…read more Shared communal space with the vigilante Roastery coffee shop. Very clean! Sell baked goods from Heavenly Years that you can pay direct using QR codes or pay at register with cash. The owner is incredibly nice! She's listening to customers seeking juices or fresh cold pressed drinks. They are looking at adding wheat grass to the menu which is fantastic because there aren't many places like this! I told her it's wonderful to see a business focused on organic fresh pressed juices! She also makes an assortment of lemonades with different flavors either to your liking or based on what their menu has. They are a full service beverage bar promoting healthy lifestyle! They have fresh organic juices, cold press and otherwise, fruit and vegetable smoothies, herbal teas, frozen drinks, nutritional shakes where you can add protein, etc., as well as wellness shots. The wellness shots can range from apple cider vinegar to cayenne pepper for immunity support. They had a variety of juices that they also bottle for you to bring home as well. really fantastic space very excited. It's come to the area and looking forward to being back.