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    Tropical Smoothie Cafe

    3.1 (34 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Good for groups
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Front of restaurant in strip mall next to Courtyard Marriott off Prices Fork Rd blocks away from the university entrance
    I C.

    5 STARS HANDS DOWN for this TSC location. I came here a couple times over the past month - once pre-move in for the 20-21 school year and a couple times during move-in. With the Covid restrictions for eating establishments, this shop has it down. The kids running this place are superb. Super nice, polite and respectful to the 'older crowd' aHEM! lol and quick quick quick. No dilly dallying. Everyone is pulling their weight behind the counter to get everyone served, in and out. Impressive. I've always liked TSC in general. I love their Thai Chicken Wrap - soooooo goooooood. Just the right combo of ingredients and the Thai peanut sauce is just the right amount of oomph to kick up the wrap next level. I have them make it cold, not warmed. Try it that way. So good! Add a TSC smoothie but OF COURSE. you're not going to TSC and NOT getting a smoothie! My favorite is the pina colada knock off - Tropicolada. So good! But truly what makes this place special are the student workers. You guys ROCK IT and make the place ROCK. Thanks for all you do and for hanging in there throughout this pandemic. It's a crazy crazy world out there but you guys have managed to give us something to smile about so THANK YOU and keep up the good work!! Oh - and STAY SAFE!

    They curl like a ribbon when I run my fingernails on them
    Jaelyn W.

    I normally LOVE Tropical Smoothie. It has been my go-to all undergrad. Lately, I've been catching little shards of plastic when drinking my smoothie. I let it go the first time, thinking it was a fluke. Today, I ordered yet another smoothie and to my dismay found little shards of plastic! I felt obligated to share -- some people may not notice when drinking, but my sips catch about all of the pieces, with the rest getting caught in my teeth! I was about two sips in when I gave up and wrote this review.

    Açai Berry Boost Smoothie!
    Nick T.

    I love the tropical smoothie here! It's very convenient to get to as there's convenient parking right next to the restaurant and right next to campus! My "go to" drink here is the açai berry boost smoothie under the superfood smoothie category! This smoothie blends together rich flavors with a nice mellow taste. Quite soothing I'd say! This place is perfect after a rough night, a relaxation beverage, or even something to cheer you up for the day! I just came here to celebrate myself after I completed my first final for the spring semester of my sophomore year! I hope you had a "sblended" time reading this!

    Tullia J.

    Worst quesadilla I've EVER had. Pathetic and highly disappointed. Could've bought a tortilla from the grocery store and it would've tasted the same. Would've been cheaper than $5.99 too. Will never eat at tropical smoothie again.

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    1 year ago

    My smoothie was great. So was my yogurt bowl. I loved the vibe of the place. The employee was nice too.

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    3 years ago

    Extremely slow service. Took 25 minutes to get a smoothie. Would not recommend if you don't have a lot of time.

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    My son got sick off strawberry banana smoothie yesterday. The berry oat and island green weren't as good as usual.

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    The smoothies here are usually so bad. Unless they are made by the general manager, they are straight ice and have no taste.

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    6 years ago

    Barely flavored ice at a higher price than Smoothie King (if you can believe anyone could cost more)!

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    Glad there is a delicious smoothie bar close by wish there was more variety in smoothie choices or easier ways to make then dairy free.

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    8 years ago

    For a fast food joint, the dudes working are nice, place is clean, chia banana boost is great!

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