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    Tropical Smoothie Cafe

    2.5 (96 reviews)
    Closed • 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Nancy R.

    When you are looking for something delicious, refreshing, hopefully not too many calories and even healthy - a smoothie is the way to go. Tropical Smoothie Café has a really nice range of fruity (and non fruity) choices. We opted for the Mango Monsoon and the Paradise Point. Both were size small but they were big and full of flavor. We would share and after one, I would think, this is my favorite and then I would have the other and think, no, this one is my favorite. In other words, both were really good. The location has a lot of seating, colorful paintings on the wall, a couple of tables outdoors and a very large convenient parking lot right out front. All in all, great all around.

    Rai R.

    My second go to location for smoothies when I am in Reston. Located in a Plaza I order ahead and my smoothie is always ready when I arrive. Nice that bathrooms are back open. Seats outside when its not too hot.

    Quinten S.

    Ordered for delivery. It was marked as complete. After 10 min I called the restaurant twice before I got someone to pick up. I asked where the driver was since it was marked complete on the app. The lady who picked up kept telling me there were no orders for delivery and she didn't know what I was talking about. Asked me if this was a delivery for tomorrow. Then she hung up on me. I tried calling again 3 times and didn't get an answer. Update: Business manager commented and told me to file a complaint through the website. However the website only lets you get to a certain point before it does nothing. Has a next button that doesn't do anything. I tried on several devices and networks. Nothing let me get past this point.

    TSC is a one size only smoothie place. Tropicolada (pina colada) and Jetty Punch (strawberry banana) - so good
    I C.

    TSC smoothies have been my go-to over the years - a flavor treat. The Reston location serves up smoothies (note: TSC serves up one size only for smoothies) in the same consistent TSC style and taste as their other chain locations I've been to. I'm pressed to think of another place in Reston that serves up smoothies (not frappes like Sbux but true smoothies) for the same price, size, taste and value as TSC. Plus: since covid, they have put in precautions like requiring masks, offering hand sani, they have installed plexiglass screens at the counter and have limited the front customer area (no inside seating). Our MO has been to call in an order for pick up (they also do curbside delivery orders) right before we jump in the car to head over and our smoothies are always ready when we get there. We always order the same thing: the Jetty Punch (basically a strawberry banana smoothie) and the Tropicolada (basically a pina colada smoothie which curiously is not listed on their menu but all of the TSCs know how to make it so I just keep ordering it lol). Order mid-afternoon during their Happy Hour and get a discount on your smoothie/s (be sure to ask!). Every penny saved helps! They have some other food-smoothie combo specials posted at the ordering counter as well. Worth checking out or calling to ask. Love their Thai Chicken Wrap (prefer it not heated/warmed) - try it, so good! Since covid, the place has never been crowded, the wait in line has been minimal if any and the service is fast and efficient by friendly staff. I believe they weathered the restaurant shutdown storm so the worst seems to be over for them (fingers crossed). Bottom line: tasty smoothies, not overly priced, quick efficient service (call to order in advance!) and taking covid precautions. Checks all the boxes for me.

    John F.

    9/25/19 Returned back to Tropical Cafe Smoothie to find it pretty quiet. Saw a new face and said hello. The lady looked nervous, but it was because her English language is very limited. This is not a problem because she will master the English language and become bilingual. This will put her ahead of the game. I don't know her name, but she took my order. I forgot the word for blueberries in Spanish, but now I have all the time in the world. Next time I order I will remember the word arándanos (blueberries). I will return Friday September 27th. As I left the store with a delicious Peches N Silk with blueberries instead of bananas, I noticed the ladies preparing a large order for lunch time. I might see the delivery person drop off the order at one of my pick up stops.

    $10 lunch menu: Buffalo chicken wrap, Island Green Smoothie, and chips
    Charlotte C.

    Their $10 lunch menu is really a steal. And it's not available at every chain location. You basically get to choose any options from the sandwich/wrap menu, one smoothie, and any bag of chips. For smoothie I highly recommend the island green ginger detox smoothie. It's super refreshing and they sweeten it with the ginger instead of adding additional sugar. The wrap though was very loose and the wrap itself tasted quite hard. But for a quick deli this is more or less what I expected.

    Island green smoothie
    Rosa H.

    I returned to Va and had to try a smoothie because I was unsuccessful my last visit. Well, I have to say my smoothie is very good. This cominf from someone who is an avid smoothie, acai bowl enthusiast. Whike itmay seem like irs easy to make a good smoothie and acai bowl, its not. So kudos for fulfilling my expectations! Your food always top notch as well!

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    Mirian C.

    I asked the lady nicely who toke my order if she could change her gloves (when taking my card), because she sounded sick (lost her voice). She then went to the food prep area and told her other coworker my request in Spanish. I speak Spanish and understand. I did tell them that my request was reasonable, because she sounded sick. Especially during this pandemic. I know I'm ordering out trying to support local businesses. No need for sassiness. If you sound or look sick as an employee please stay home.

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    Katie S.

    I ordered online and was texted that my food was ready for pick-up about 5 minutes later. So you really can't beat the convenience of their system! I have to admit I was a little apprehensive when I pulled the salad out of the bag and saw this sad looking creation of mostly shredded lettuce, but the flavor was ok. I really liked the pesto chicken flatbread though. I think next time I'll skip the salad and get a sandwich with a light smoothie instead.

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    Food's and ambience is decent but the staff is rude. Definitely try and avoid this particular location if rude staff pisses you off! :)

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    Quick and easy! They always have your stuff ready so fast. They don't waste a bunch of time chit chatting. They get your order in and out.

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    employees at the front using personal phones and taking personal phone calls. unprofessional and the cashier was rude.

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    2 years ago

    I ordered something as a guest and guess what I never got my order and $30 down the drain NEVER ORDER FROM HERE

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    3 years ago

    I wouldn't come back here . The lady was pretty rude and wouldn't allow me to make a quick order .

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    Thank you so much for the very kind words Derek and great review.

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    Tried to order a smoothie bowl about 5 times. Could not get through the massive language barrier at this location.

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