Cancel

Open app

Search

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

3.5 (39 reviews)
Open • 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

Tropical Smoothie Cafe Photos

Business Info

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?

You might also consider

More like Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Recommended Reviews - Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

Reviews With Photos

karina k.

I am really not sure why Tropical Smoothie gets such low reviews bc we had a great experience and will return to any location. This one happens to be on Milwaukee Avenue in Wicker Park right across the street from the farmers market. The place is clean and has lots of seating and even has charging stations underneath the table. Plus free WiFi and the smoothies are great. So many healthy options. And the wraps were good too. Came out warm and the chicken was juicy and the sauce was perfectly light and not salty and plenty of veges which I loved. Staff are nice and patients.

Joneice B.

Thanks to T-Mobile for the free smoothie code. I was able to order my smoothie right off the app and schedule it to be available after my therapy session. My smoothie was cold, fresh and ready on time. I really enjoy Tropical Smoothie because they have more than just smoothies. Location is in the middle of Wicker Park business district of Milwaukee. Some metered parking on the street but be prepared to search hard for a spot. All in all, I would return.

Apple Cole Slaw
Heather B.

Nice size smoothie. Tastes great. The wrap was also very good. Spicier than I thought it would be. Asked for no beans and found two. Other wise good. The slaw with apples was very good. Quick service and delivery.

Guy in the green jacket searching for blueberries. . .
Jim M.

T-Mobile proffered a coupon for a free smoothie from this chain. Never heard about them before. Likely won't be going back. Ordered a Blueberry Bliss on their app (about $8), and arrived about 10 minutes later. They had the order but hadn't started making it yet. They weren't busy, so that was odd. . . Two of three visible employees were dressed like halloween. Only one in a uniform. The young man (shown) started to make this drink for me. Oops - no strawberries on the line! Walked to the back of the store, pried open a box, and took out some strawberries. Oops! no blueberries, either! Same drill. Not moving very fast either. He then dumped like four large scoops of crushed ice into the blender. After two bouts with the blender, a different person poured it into a cup. The drink was - well, horrible. Fruit mixed with water. Is this really what passes for a smoothie here? Thanks for the coupon. I won't come back.

See all

4 months ago

all the workers were so nice when our big group came in they were all super friendly!

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

22 days ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of T Smoothie

T Smoothie

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 5
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Business owner information

Photo of Meghan H.

Meghan H.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Tony R.
238
13
5

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Trying a new place for breakfast, the smoothies are flavorful and a fulfilling size. PB sandwich isn't bad

Business owner information

Photo of Meghan H.

Meghan H.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of S B.
0
17
1

9 months ago

It's everything i want in a spinach, feta, and pesto wrap. Will definitely be having this regularly!

Business owner information

Photo of Meghan H.

Meghan H.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Business owner information

Photo of Meghan H.

Meghan H.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Yummy :) (it was really good and the workers were really nice, food was amazing and the place was really clean and seating was nice)

Business owner information

Photo of Meghan H.

Meghan H.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Jim M.
8
143
19

4 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of T Smoothie

T Smoothie

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Business owner information

Photo of Meghan H.

Meghan H.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Quick and Super Polite , Very clean service and no wait in line. It was a early morning and it was clean in the store too.

Business owner information

Photo of Meghan H.

Meghan H.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 3
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of T Smoothie

T Smoothie

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Joe B.
392
262
2245

4 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Business owner information

Photo of Meghan H.

Meghan H.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 1
Photo of M C.
0
2
3

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of T Smoothie

T Smoothie

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of T Smoothie

T Smoothie

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Elise A.
3
201
628

4 years ago

Great smoothies. Great staff. A bit expensive. No complaints. Definitely recommend to try this place!

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of T Smoothie

T Smoothie

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Nasty, overcooked dry sandwiches. I love Tropical Smoothie Cafe but Do Not go to this location on Milwaukee Avenue!!!!!!

Business owner information

Photo of T Smoothie

T Smoothie

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of T Smoothie

T Smoothie

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of T Smoothie

T Smoothie

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

I like there smoothies and the Buffalo Chicken Wrap is good too. The Jalapeño Corn hits the spot as a side.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of T Smoothie

T Smoothie

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

Ask the Community - Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Review Highlights - Tropical Smoothie Cafe

“Ana was very patient and understanding because I couldn't find the email to give her the code for my free smoothie.”

Mentioned in 3 reviews

Read more highlights

You might also consider

Dolce Arte - Veggie Skillet

Dolce Arte

4.2(75 reviews)
5.7 mi•Bridgeport

Some restaurants you visit once and think "that was nice." Then there's Dolce Arte -- the kind of…read moreplace you bring your favorite people to, because you already know it's going to be a great time before you even sit down. This was my second visit and it delivered just as hard as the first. The Food What sets this place apart is the quality of ingredients. You can taste the freshness in every dish. The Service Attentive, friendly, and never rushed us. Exactly what you want when you're spending quality time with the people who matter. The Vibe It's cozy, warm, and the kind of spot where catching up with people you love just flows naturally. We lost track of time -- in the best possible way.

Dolce Arte ended up being a nice place to slow down for a bit. It's inside an art gallery, so it…read morehas this mix of rustic and industrial style that feels different from a regular coffee shop. They also have a patio, and with the weather being nice, it was easy to just sit outside and relax for a while. I was honestly too hungry to spend much time deciding, so I just ordered one of the sourdough donut ball. It was exactly what I was hoping for. The outside had a light coating of sugar that gave it just the right amount of sweetness without being too much. Once I bit into it, the inside was soft, airy, and slightly chewy from the sourdough, which made it different from a regular donut. There was a subtle tang from the sourdough that balanced the sweetness really well, so it never felt overly sugary. It had a light crispness on the outside, then a warm, pillowy center that practically melted away with each bite. I finished it way faster than I expected. The only thing I forgot was ordering something to drink with it. Looking back, a good coffee would've made it even better. Still, I'd definitely stop by again the next time I'm in the area.

Photos
Dolce Arte - Pastries

Pastries

Dolce Arte - Stockyard Skillet

Stockyard Skillet

Dolce Arte - I have had their pastries many times (the BEST in neighborhood), only  2nd time having reg food.

See all

I have had their pastries many times (the BEST in neighborhood), only 2nd time having reg food.

Chiu Quon Bakery & Dim Sum - Individual servings of cakes and desserts

Chiu Quon Bakery & Dim Sum

4.2(664 reviews)
4.6 mi•Chinatown
•$

For a take out bakery style restaurant, this place has everything I need and it all tastes great…read more They open super early in the morning if you want that dim sum or bakery fix. There aren't tables so don't expect to sit down to enjoy your food. Service was friendly and prompt. I ordered sui mai, beef rice rolls, lotus leaf rice, zhongzi, and a pineapple bbq pork bun. Everything, and I mean everything, was delicious. This will be my new take out dim sum and bakery spot in Chicago now. Give it a shot, you won't regret it.

One of the best bakeries in Chicago's Chinatown. And it shows as there's a line of patrons both…read morelocal and visiting like I was. Service is quick as you wait in line, there's about 3 people working with each individually attending to the customers one by one as you may order from the bakery case. Every item seems fresh and taste fresh. Other classic prepackage pastries and dishes are also available. A line of cakes are also displayed to be ordered in advance or for a slice to eat! Inside is spacious with display cases on both sides but with a crowd and a single line to order, it can get full easily. We tried the pork bao bun and it tasted great. The flavor is amazing and lots of filling which is a plus. The egg custard is good as well with the tart flaky and perfect

Photos
Chiu Quon Bakery & Dim Sum - Custom order cakes

Custom order cakes

Chiu Quon Bakery & Dim Sum - Portuguese egg tarts with their tantalizing brulee tops and tasty BBQ pork bun filling

Portuguese egg tarts with their tantalizing brulee tops and tasty BBQ pork bun filling

Chiu Quon Bakery & Dim Sum - Portuguese egg tart, coconut bun & BBQ pork bun

See all

Portuguese egg tart, coconut bun & BBQ pork bun

Saint Anna Bakery & Cafe - Coconut bun

Saint Anna Bakery & Cafe

4.0(324 reviews)
4.4 mi•Chinatown
•$

Recommendations: Breakfast Meal…read moreBBQ Pork Bun Pineapple Milk Custard Bun We went to st. Anna for breakfast on Labour Day morning. We ordered the breakfast meal sets, which came with two mini pineapple buns and spam macaroni. We also ordered a breakfast plate with scrambled eggs and fried spam. The breakfast meals come with hot drinks and are only around $9, which is a great value. There are only 5 tables for dine in, first come first serve! The bakery also offers a variety of freshly made pastries and buns. Our favorites were the BBQ pork bun and the pineapple milk custard bun. Both were flavorful and fresh. It is a great spot for an affordable breakfast and some fresh bakery items.

Saint Anna is a traditional Hong Kong-style bakery and café offering authentic, high-quality…read moreproducts at very reasonable prices. Before the pandemic, we used to visit every weekend. Our family and extended family often ordered birthday cakes from them, and their mango cake was our favorite. When mangoes were in season, they used plenty of fresh mango in the cakes. Their cakes are always fresh, light, fluffy, and not too sweet. My daughter and I also love their individual cakes, especially the Black Pearl and Walnut Cake. Their pineapple buns and egg tarts are her favorites as well. Saint Anna has also been part of our daughter's childhood. When she was little, my husband used to bring her here before or after Chinese school in Chinatown on Sundays. Her go-to breakfast items were the Butter Bun, Ham and Macaroni in Soup, and Diced Ham and Corn in Cream Rice. As she got older, Curry Chicken with Potato became her favorite. She especially loved the potato cubes soaked in the delicious, mild curry sauce. She would always ask for more potatoes and less chicken, haha! Saint Anna is a family-run business, and Sara and Irene, the daughters-in-law, used to take care of the front of house. They were always so friendly and accommodating. After a 6-year hiatus, we finally returned one Friday recently when we happened to be in the area with a friend. Sara is now a co-owner, and it was wonderful to see her again. She immediately recognized us and was so warm and welcoming. She even asked me to relay her greetings to my sisters when she greeted us and again when we were leaving. Those little gestures made our return feel especially meaningful. We were still full from a big dim sum lunch, so my daughter picked up 2 Mini Pineapple Buns and 2 Paper-Wrapped Sponge Cakes, while I got a Red Bean Roll. Everything was fresh, soft, and delicious, and the total came to just under $8, really a great value. Our friend also purchased 2 Fried Sticky Rice Dumplings with Chicken. I had never really paid attention to their limited dim sum selection before, so that was a nice discovery. We love Saint Anna and will definitely be back whenever we're in the area.

Photos
Saint Anna Bakery & Cafe
Saint Anna Bakery & Cafe - Red bean bun

Red bean bun

Saint Anna Bakery & Cafe - Hong Kong milk tea, egg tart

See all

Hong Kong milk tea, egg tart

Tropical Smoothie Cafe - juicebars - Updated October 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...