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    Tropical Smoothie Cafe

    3.3 (15 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    detox island smoothie gross
    Giselle C.

    Dear god... it is places like this that remind me that I am really in Bloomington and that life is tough. I got the detox island smoothie and while it comes in a large container, it literally tastes like water blended with kale. I get that it's supposed to be a "detox" smoothie, but it's places like this that make me want to retreat to chic-fil-a next door to make sure that my taste buds still work. Also, adding excessive ice and putting a drank in a large container does no justice to the taste cause now you're just frontin' size over quality. Deception at its best. I also got the spinach and feta omelet wrap which had no salt but no flavor either. Does pepper even exist?! It is visits like these that remind me to never eat out in Bloomington ever again. Just eat at home.

    Mediterranean Grain Bowl
    Joie L.

    The new grain bowls, especially the Mediterranean one with with quinoa, brown rice, chicken, spinach, zucchini and spices, are delicious. It's very flavorful but the mixed textures are what sold it to my while eating. The portion size is relatively small but great for a light lunch. Plus it's pretty healthy! I got the detox smoothie, which is really smooth and not too sweet. It has a touch of ginger in it which helped because I was trying to fend off a cold. Would recommend because the service was really fast and the food was flavorful and healthy.

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    7 years ago

    My boss purchased some for the entire crew, and it was my first experience having one. I thought my choice was delicious.

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    11 years ago

    The Acai Berry Burst is an excellent 24 oz smoothie for $4.99 and enough for two to share

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