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Tropical Smoothie Cafe

3.3 (70 reviews)
Closed 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE ATMOSPHERE

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Kaitlyn M.

Ordered a three cheese quesadilla and got the Santa Fe... whatever that's fine but the first slice I picked up was this. Kinda super disappointing since I paid $8 for whatever this is

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Joshua M.

Today was my first visit to one of three Tropical Smoothie Locations in the Wilmington area. 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!!

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Morgan M.

Was on our way to South Carolina and had plans to stop by at a nearby bakery (which was closed). Super bummed but still wanted to grab something so I mentioned to my boyfriend a tropical smoothie we passed that was close by. So happy I did! I got a peanut paradise smoothie that was to die for.. sooooo delicious and filling. We also grabbed a Buffalo chicken wrap and a quesadilla to share. The food was really affordable and it came out quick. They even have an app that makes it super easy to order and pickup. FYI They are currently doing curbside due to the covid-19 pandemic. This place is perfect for a quick bite and a smoothie to take you through your day.

This was $30 soggy, rubbery, and over all terribly prepared food.

This business used to be so good but now it's absolutely awful. There is no care in there food. I've consistently gotten the wrong order and been given foods I am allergic too. I've now wasted $30 on food that I couldn't eat. Get your shit together. The smoothies are okay half the time they aren't blended the entire way.

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

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Ripoff!!! In town for business. My associate ordered a smoothie and a couple chicken wraps for us. Only the smoothie was delivered!

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Thanks. What can we do to make it a 5 star experience?

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This place was filthy dirty! Staff looked dirty and unkempt. Smoothie was awful. I won't return

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