My friend and I stopped here for Sunday brunch and I was pleasantly surprised by the food. It was amazing. When we arrived, there was only one table occupied. We took quite a bit of time to decide (because everything looked so good on their menu); I ended up ordering the House Plate. The food was so delicious. The beans were flavorful and I was so happy at the amount on my plate. The avocado was creamy and the egg was a great addition on top that tied the whole dish together. I don't know what this piece was called, but it looked like I had some rice cracker things that were crunchy and provided a nice texture. Lastly, my favorite part were the grilled sweet plantains. They were caramelised and had the perfect amount of sweetness. Also the side salad tasted very fresh and healthy. The House Plate as a dish was so well balanced, there were healthy fats, protein, carbs, fiber. It had different textures from the various components that made up the dish. Visually it looked very nice too. Service was friendly and nice. I will rave about this place anywhere and to anyone who listens lol. The 5 star ratings are well deserved and I look forward to coming back here in the near future :) read more

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My mother had heard they had an awesome Mexican burrito, and wanted to get one, so we ordered one along with some other items and we tried 4 different items, and they are all excellent in flavor, and portion, and the service was really nice. read more

soups were yummy but a tad bit salty. Enjoyed juices. Jack fruit burrito was just ok. But service was very good and my family who are vegan enjoyed. read more

I have been here twice, now, and I'm just impressed. There is a disclaimer, all the food is vegetarian/vegan! That works for me, cause that's what my diet is. The empanadas are delightful, with so many different options. I have tried the burrito and the vegan chicken quesadilla and both delicious with so much flavor. Salsa's on the side are bomb! Ambiance is typical for this time of food, but the recently updated the inside and it looks very nice! Clean and organized. The one down fall can be a slower service, but the food makes up for it! I will still be coming back here again! :) read more

Just in case anyone's wondering, it's still delicious if you Door Dash it. I got a Caribbean sandwich this time. Bread was soft and warm, the veggie meat and green olives inside gave some nice salty bites. I dunno what the sauce is but it's good. Careful, though; this is one of those sandwiches that will spill out the back when you bite it if you're not careful. The empanadas were smaller than I expected but also as delicious as I expected. That spicy potato one is GOOD. The spinach feta is good too but paired with the salty sandwich, it tasted a bit salty as well. The yuca fries are yuca fries :) read more

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I really do love their food here. It's overall great vegetarian food that is local to the Collegedale/Ooltewah area. However, their service is always notoriously slow. You go, knowing that if you are in a hurry, don't bother. There is one person to wait on all the tables, and they definitely are not in a rush. If you ever want to try their food, I recommend picking up a menu ahead of time and ordering from home. Then pick up your order. Even a daily special can take awhile before it is ready. Again, while I love their food the service aspects is why often pauses me from coming with friends to eat. read more

Wow, this place was a great find. The staff was super attentive and friendly. The options were magnificent. And the flavors incredible. I also liked how for example they had both vegetarian and vegan versions of the Pupusas depending on your dietary preferences. Gluten free options were plenteous. If you're wanting a light meal or a full on feast... this is the place to go and it won't break the bank. 11/10 would go back, and I hope to when I'm in the area again. read more

The customer service is awesome. The food is just as great. It's a nice place that is comfortable for eating and is overall a nice environment. The food is superb. I tried a Caribbean Sandwich and I felt like buying a whole lot more. I truly recommend it. read more

Tropical Cuisine - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Collegedale, Tennessee

A Cuban Caribbean spot with a Vegan twist! Some of the best vegan food I've had in a long time. Fresh Fresh Fresh...EVERYTHING IS FRESH! This will be my first stop when returning to Chattanooga! read more

Look! I need good tasting food that is good for me and fills me up so that I won't need to be snacking within 90 minutes. That's what I get at TC. This is a menu that bends toward latin cuisine without breaking the bank. The secret here is that the menu is SO good that you wouldn't know that it is largely VEGAN. There it is. I said it. It's H-E-A-L-T-H-Y. We typically pick the entree of the day, a side and a couple of fresh salads. We are never disappointed. It's not fast food, because it is good food. You can watch them make it. There will be a friendly staff member ready to answer your questions about each item and make recommendations. Hey, I highly recommend it! read more

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Only eat here if: You love great food. You appreciate fresh ingredients. And you're willing to endure some pretty intense cravings when you're not at Tropical Cuisine. Seriously, Chef Nate is a genius, and after eating here a few times (and always getting something different) we're comfortable trusting him with whatever comes to the table. Make the drive from Chattanooga or come down from Cleveland...whatever it takes to get here. This isn't just the best vegan or vegetarian food around. It's the best food period. read more

Really liked the little hole in the wall restaurant. Food was great service was perfect

Service is always on point every time I go and eat there. Food is fantastic. Highly recommend!!! read more

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Some of the best vegetarian food in Chattanooga! All Latin food, fresh juices, and amazing service!

Nice, clean vegan good. They have a bunch of different spanish dishes. You cant go wrong with the lunch specials. The staff is super friendly. If you're in the area, definitely check it out! read more

Amazing blend of super healthy food and Latin American flavors. Super impressed with how well they've infused such awesome flavors into vegan food. I had the Mangu de platano with grilled cheese, Soursop smoothy and yuca fries. Great ambiance and fun location. Highly recommend this place. read more

Yummy. Clean. Friendly service. We had the Monday lunch special which had rice, beans, yucca, sautéed onions, veggie steak, beet salad, and plantains. It was delicious and we felt good afterward! I also tried hibiscus chairs drink. The owner is super friendly. read more

Delicious food, loved the vegan options, the banana bread is on point, and we loved the arepas. Will be back to try more!~

This was so tasty! We stopped on a road trip with two kids and ate our dinner in the park across the street. We ordered a ton of food and then got hibiscus teas - all of it was delicious! Excellent sized portions for the price. Definitely recommend this spot. read more

I ordered takeout and the service was very friendly! I ordered the Arepa sandwich, guava empanada, and a carob brownie. They were out of the brownie so they offered me a cookie. The portions were larger than I thought and very filing! The guava empanada was small but very delicious (and not greasy)! The carob chip cookie is also quite large but very unique (kind of like a scone and not overly sweet)! The prices are also affordable which is great for college students like me. I definitely recommend you give this place a try!!(: read more

Great food & Great staff. I get whatever the special is for the day every day I go and have never been disappointed. Juices and smoothies are awesome too. Please at least check them out if you see them on here. They are new and don't have a sign yet so this might be your first expose to them! read more

I've been here multiple times since they've opened and the food is great! I'm a striving vegan and this place has satisfied my latino food cravings. They offer vegetarian food but most of their menu is vegan! I really like and recommend their vegan tamales, vegan enchiladas, and vegan cheese empanadas! I really like their yuca fries too! I like coming here whenever I'm around this area. Definitely must try this out if you're trying to eat healthier. read more

The best vegan/vegetarian restaurant in Chattanooga. Affordable, tasty and good portions. The staff is the best and make you feel welcome. Wish I could eat there everyday! read more

Amazing empanadas exceptional customer service thank you for the pleasant experience!

Love that this place is so close to SAU! If you're vegetarian (or not) and like great tasting Hispanic food, this is the place to go!