Stopped by Smoothie Paradise Cafe after my workout today, and I'm really glad I did. I usually…read moredefault to Tropical Smoothie because they offer protein add‑ins, but their reviews weren't looking great lately, so I gave this spot a try -- and it ended up being the better choice. Every smoothie here already comes with protein, and you can stack on extras like greens, collagen, or creatine. I went with a large PB & Banana and added greens, and it was honestly one of the best smoothies I've had in a while. Super flavorful, not overly sweet, and you can taste the quality. They also serve coffee, espresso, and some really tempting muffins. I only tried the smoothie today, but I'm already planning to come back for the coffee and a muffin next time. The shop is tucked into a small strip mall, but parking was easy. Inside, it's clean, organized, and has a calm vibe. The woman behind the counter was incredibly kind and knowledgeable -- the kind of customer service that makes you want to return. If you're someone who works out nearby or just wants a healthier smoothie option that doesn't sacrifice taste, this place is a gem. Prices are affordable too, which is always a win.

Stopped into Smoothie Paradise on Memorial Day and was genuinely happy to find them open…read more.. sometimes a holiday craving needs immediate attention. The girl behind the counter was super nice and made the whole stop easy and pleasant. They've got a pretty solid lineup of smoothie flavors, plus what looked like a good coffee drink selection too. Now, can I confidently speak to the nutritional profile of these smoothies? Absolutely not. Did they taste incredible? Without question. I got a cookies and cream and a strawberry banana chocolate, and both were fantastic. Honestly, they tasted more like delicious milkshakes wearing athletic clothing and pretending to be healthy. No complaints from me. Definitely recommend this spot.

Been seeing this storefront since we moved back Years ago. Finally stopped in the give it a try…read more It is a small space with lots of organic and vegan options and products for sale. Seats about 10 at two bars. I had the dragon fruit bowl and it was very good. Not a big açaí bowl guy but it was a delicious almost guilty pleasure. It was tasty and crunchy and I liked the fresh fruit. The staff and owner were very understanding of my questions and the tv cycles photos of their offerings. Their portions are large and match the photos based on what the other folks ordered.

Fresh, delicious ingredients with raw vegan menu options. Service was friendly and cared. There are…read moreaisles for grocery shopping, juicing, and even buying a juicer.

The bowls are phenomenal! Make it your own. I love the suggested combos then adding on additional…read moreflavors. I have had smoothies numerous times but the bowls have stolen my heart. Gabby the owner always greets you with a smile and goes the extra mile by asking you about your day. She loves the community and wants everyone to smile. The ambiance is inviting. Come as you are from the gym, work, or passing through. Everyone is welcome and gets the same exceptional service!

Such a cute spot to get smoothies or an açaí bowl! The store is very clean and just a nice chill…read morevibe to study or just relax and enjoy a healthy treat. I got the açaí bowl with strawberries, bananas, coconut, almonds and agave and it did not disappoint. The staff is very knowledgeable about what is gluten free and what isn't which was super helpful when I was building my açaí bowl. I've been trying to find my new açaí bowl spot and I definitely found the one!

Tropical Smoothie Cafe (which I will shorthand to Tropical Smoothie) has always been promoted as a…read morehealthy yet delicious alternative to most fast food for as long as I have eaten there. Case and point: almost every major gym had a Tropical Smoothie nearby. These days, Tropical Smoothie is no longer the powerhouse they used to be. However, at times, I stop by and find their selection nostagically delicious. As for this particular location? It has "fallen from grace" from the first times I been here, but overall, they are not bad. But on the other hand, there are better Tropical Smoothies out there. This Tropical Smoothie is located on Babcock St., south of Hibiscus Blvd. and north of US-192. Remember what I said about gyms always nearby Tropical Smoothies? Fitness Society and Club 4 Gym is nearby. Getting into the parking lot for Tropical Smoothie is not hard. Easier to make the right turn in for sure, but there is a left-turn lane in the center of Babcock St. Just respect the right-of-way and you're golden. Inside, the biggest take-away I found was how minimalistic the decor was. It is no longer the vibrant beach theme it used to have. Instead, we get simple tables and chairs and certain painted walls. No pictures, no fake plants, nothing. However, the addition of online ordering might be where most of their business is now. There was a line and it seemed as if there were only two people working that day. Ergo, service was kind, but slow. This was probably the most glaring issue I came across, but I do not want to dunk on the workers. They were great. However, businesses seem to not know how to keep up with the times. Restaurants, in general, are having a hard time keeping staff. I ordered one of their protein smoothies as I am a protein hog, and the classic PB & J with banana flatbread. Both were delicious and maybe it was me, but the prices see adequate for inflation. Nothing too expensive actually. Overall, not a bad visit, but I remember the heyday and this is not what it was. I will say my visit was average and the food is still good for what it is. However, I did check macros and just like back then, I stopped drinking too many of their smoothies because the sugar content is quite high. Whenever I go to church on Sundays, I may make the stop to get more flatbreads and a smoothie every now and then. I will have to see if they have a sugar-free option with Stevia sweeteners. If they do, they'll definitely get that boost.

This location is severely understaffed. Not only do they have orders to take in person, they have…read morephone orders, online orders, and orders through a third party. Online orders stare they will be ready in 10 minutes but that is not the case when it is busy. Their online system should account for this and not always give the same time for every order. During the lunch hours it can get ridiculous. I would recommend ordering online 20-30 minutes before you would like to pick up. There is seating inside, cubby squares to put up online orders that you look for your name on the receipt and take yourself. The ambience is casual and noise level is average. Their straws for me are very difficult to open, maybe I haven't figured out the technique. The food I have tried is pretty good and they even have kids sizes. Some of the smoothies are high in sugar so don't think their smoothies are all healthy. I believe the quality of service would greatly improve if this location could be staffed with more employees or they need to get rid of phone/online orders (I would greatly miss this gesture) if they cannot staff it well enough to keep up. I witness an employee almost have a meltdown during the rush one day.

**INITIAL REVIEW**…read more Being a gym rat - one who is upgrading from a big power lifter to a svette body building for everyday life (so no shows are anything like that) - I am always on the lookout for a good place for a protein shake. My "Go-To" at times, if I want to be lazy, is either Tropical Smoothie Cafe or even Wawa. However, I get some excellent suggestions from my fellow Yelp Elites, or even my closest friends. With that in mind, my close friend, Paula, told me about a new smoothie/coffee/health bar location she passes by every time she goes to work called Mermazing Nutrition. Since I take creedence to her suggestions and it is a smoothie place, I had to check it out. Paula, thank you for the suggestion because Mermazing Nutrition (which I will shorthand to simply Mermazing for the remainder of this review) is overall, in general, an amazing business with an amazing owner/operator running it. Though an address is given, I must stress more details on its location as many people might miss it. It is located on Babcock St., on the west side of the street and just north of Tropical Smoothie Cafe in between Fay Blvd. and Hibiscus Blvd. If it further helps, it is next door to Jimmy John's. The locale itself is kinda smallish, but I discern most people come in to get their orders and be on their way moreso than stay. However, it being smallish means it is cozy, and the cozy atmosphere is kinda simplistic with splashes of personality which includes the picture background which has become a popular trend amongst businesses, especially restaurants, as of late. There are a couple of tables and chairs for those who choose to sit in and enjoy what Mermazing has to offer, and there is a long, leather (?) couch people can sit on, too. As for the menu, what I saw were mutliple variations of smoothies and teas. I didn't see any food options, so take note of that as you come here. They have a normal range of protein shakes, iced coffees, and loaded teas. The standouts are their specialty menu which are drinks specified by Mermazing. They also have unique names like "Daisy Dukes," "Yellowstone," "Pretty n' Pink," and "Snakebite." You'll have to ask what each shake has to specifically offer though. The Extreme Rebuild is an amazing post-workout shake that includes almost 40 grams of whey protein, BCAAs, and L-glutamine. Finally, the "Kitchen Sink" literally has all the supplements you can add to any smoothie, in the smoothie. So imagine a smoothie with all the add-on ingredients and vitamins you can add. That is it. Would be cool if they served the drink in-house with a miniature kitchen sink, though. Ultimately, patrons have to understand this is a storefront for a representative of Herbalife. Julann is your local representative for Herbalife, which I will admit is a great product, but there are others out there that may or may not be good or better for you. What I like about Julann is that she doesn't "bully sell" Herbalife, mocking or insulting other options. She does her best to promote Herbalife, concentrating on that compared to belittling the competition. So overall, I am very impressed with Mermazing. True the price might be higher compared to a Wawa, but for a local business, it is actually really good and fair. The lack of food might be seen as an issue, but Mermazing doesn't try to promote or push that it sells such. Besides, anyone wanting food can stop by the Jimmy John's next door or go elsewhere. That is not what Mermazing promotes or offers. I will give Mermazing an overall score of four out of five stars. If I return a couple more times and they are just as good or even better, I will definitely give them their fifth star for consistency.

It was my first time in and was totally amazing just so relaxing calm like I have going there…read moreforever ... will definitely be going back.

Nicest employees.. their app was down and you could tell workers were exhausted however they…read moreremained as kind and professional as possible .. food was great as well

this is what we ordered and we did it online. if i could give this place 0 stars i would, it…read morespecifically says no tomato and guess what's on it tomato. this isn't the first time they have done it and probably won't be the last i called and asked if it could be refunded because i wont eat it i hate tomatoes and can still taste them even if taken off and i got told no they can't refund it. tell me how that makes any sense. typically i'm not one to make reviews i work in a restaurant so i know how it is but like seriously. do better. we live 30 minutes away so why would be waste another hour to drive there?

Ordered over the phone bc the app doesn't give you the option to pay cash even if you're doing pick…read moreup (which we were). I had my son p/u our order. It was $7 & change bc they had bogo. He paid with a $20 bill. He was given a $5 & two $1(s). Idk if this was done purposely bc he's a teenager & they thought we wouldn't notice but unfortunately I wasn't with him. I called & explained the situation. It seemed to be fixed, once my son was taken there (two days later) to get the other $5 we were told they need notice when we are coming. I had already spoke w/ one of the employees the day we ordered, who said he spoke w/ his manager. They never mentioned to give any notice. Annoyed. I will only be paying with cc if I decide to order again.

Nice and clean inside thou busy early in the morning on a Friday . Only issue I had was with the…read moreSmoothie King app charging my card a few times for a reload of 15 dollars . Had a mango smoothie which was upgraded to a 32 oz because it's Friday

I just recently saw that some people have been leaving negative reviews about this place and the…read moreowner and I wanted to come on here and combat that. I have been coming to this place for years and tried many things off of their menu. This place is my favorite coffee shop of all time and I have never once had any issues. The staff and the owner are truly amazing people and the food, coffee, and ambiance is fantastic as well. Do NOT let any negative reviews rob you of experiencing this place

Staff is very friendly as other reviewer have stated…read more Went with my son on a Saturday and pretty busy with obvious regulars greeted by name. Ordered some iced coffee drinks and some breakfast. Croissant breakfast sandwich was a pretty good size. Delicious according to my son. I had the Tom Tom breakfast burrito. Now it was smaller than I wanted but for the price it was probably about right and it actually filled me up. Met one of the owners and she wanted to make sure everything was good. While the portions may not be huge they were satisfying and two of us ate for around twenty bucks. Come checkout the laid back vibe of the throw back interior and enjoy a nice satisfying breakfast. They also serve lunch so that is the next thing to try.

Blueberry Bliss with a scoop of protein; so good! Blueberries, strawberries, and banana!…read more Service was quick and accurate.

Never have had a good experience at this loacation. The kid working right now as I'm typing this…read morereview has the worst attitude ever and would barely respond to me at all. I was there to pick up an Uber order and he never acknowledged me. I had to wait in line to get a response. This is not the first bad experience with this location