Ordered 2 Açaí bowls one with Nutella one without, both came with Nutella. Chicken pesto flatbread had a hair in it long black and curly. Ordered on 09/15 11:12am for pick up. read more

Tropical Smoothie Cafe - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Please consider closing online order availability when you are slammed. There's simply no reason a smoothie wait should be well beyond the 25 minutes expected wait time! The cleanliness of a staff member was also concerning. Details matter. Set high expectations. People are paying a lot for a drink! read more

Probably the worst Tropical Smoothie I've ever had. Young staff with no management supervision from what I could tell. They were busy at around 1pm, but not incredibly busy. Behind the counter and the kitchen area was absolutely trashed, and dirty. Trash just strewn about the floor behind the counter literally right next to the can. Really? Explains the posted sanitation grade of 95 a few months prior you'd expect them to tighten up standards after that... Against my better judgement I ordered, and gambled by eating my food but man was it disappointing. Won't be returning to this location or Tropical smoothie for awhile. Should have taken a picture of the inside for my review... Oh well. You've been warned! AVOID!!! read more

Yum! I've never been to a tropical smoothie cafe before but they were running a promotion for the Sunshine smoothie and it was delicious! You can taste the mango and pineapple so strongly, which I loved, and it all tasted so fresh! Very refreshing for a hot summer day. There was a bit of a wait for the smoothies though, so I wouldn't come here thinking you can order a smoothie on a quick break. But, the wait ended up being worth it. Also, these are quite expensive: my 16oz smoothie is regularly $4.99?! So, I'd consider Tropical Smoothie as a "treat yourself" type place! read more

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Food is okay, but this is really a smoothie shop so I'm adding one star to how I feel about what I ordered. Service was slow. One employee was wearing shorts making smoothies so hairy legs was a nice bonus to see. Cashier didn't know that the green things in the BBQ entre were jalapinos and not green peppers. read more

One of the best green smoothies I've had. I ordered 3 days in a row while in town. It's hard to find good smoothies that are dairy free! Friendly staff too. read more

Great location. Order here almost weekly and food and smoothies are always consistently good.

Delicious wraps and smoothies, great selection, and friendly staff. We have been to this location numerous times and our order has always been tasty and accurate. Often I will call ahead so that my order is ready when I arrive. At my last visit, my smoothie cup was dirty on the sides (with smoothie) but I do not think this has happened before. I will continue to order from this restaurant and I recommend the detox island green and the thai chicken wrap! read more

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My first experience at this location and I have no complaints! I was the only customer there on a Sunday morning and had no wait. My Chia Banana Max smoothie was on point, and I really like how they have 2 types of vegetarian protein to choose from: pea or soy. I waited about 5 min for my smoothie. It's a quick and casual spot that I will definitely visit again. read more

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We stopped by after picking up my daughter from the airport. We moved to Jacksonville and don't have a Tropical Smoothie there. Tony was outstanding!!!!He was super friendly and helpful! Made suggestions and even cut my granddaughters apple. He talked to my granddaughter and was so so awesome. Thanks Tony!!! read more

I came here because the coffee place was packed. Service was fine except the credit card device used makes it very difficult not to tip. I pushed the submit button and ended up adding the default 15%. Imagine if the default were higher? The result would've been a very awkward conversation about how I did not mean to tip that much. Without going into a tirade about our tipping practices, let's just say I felt tricked. I should just start paying in cash from now. Maybe that's the lesson. read more

I want to start off by saying, I've been coming to this location since they've opened. Food has always been up to my standards and the smoothies are amazing. Today, I'm rating a one star. I am highly disappointed with the service I received today, not only that but I received my order wrong. I ordered the "Buffalo Chicken Wrap", a smoothie, and a plain chicken and cheese quesadilla. Instead I got a flat bread with banana, honey and walnuts.... I've worked in the food industry and know mistakes happen, I wasn't so upset about the food. I'm more upset with one staff member named "Evan". His attitude, seriously just very unprofessional. When we walked in the first thing I noticed was he seemed bothered that he had people coming in to order. We didn't order with him we ordered with another employee who seemed very nice and attentive(didn't get his name). We brushed off the unfriendly welcome (from Evan) later I noticed a few other people coming in behind us... he looked at them and didn't seem to be too happy more people came in to order. I waited for my food to come out I was with my 3 year old son and since this whole COVID-19 virus i understand the safety precautions everyone is taking I noticed my son playing with his car on the table I later asked him several times to wait until we got in the car to play with his toy. Evan, later came out from behind and very rudely said "can you get him off the counter ". I did as he asked and didn't respond. After our order was made i then asked for his name, he responded with "Evan, if you seriously have the nerve to ask my name take in consideration that you came in here with a toy from home and are on the tables"... Regardless, the attitude and the response was very unprofessional. And Evan you hate your job that much you're getting upset about customers walking in to order then QUIT. My visit was around 10:30am 4/15/20 Also left them a tip, mostly for the nice employee who took my order. read more

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Horrible experience for myself and other patrons. Everyone was waiting for over thirty or like myself for forty minutes for a nasty quesadilla. Save your money and time and never go here. Life is too short. read more

So I'm not sure why I have avoided this place for so long....maybe I was thinking it was a different place I had been and didn't like.....or maybe this location in particular is a little better than the rest? Anyway, I really like the simple, clean and beachy build out of this place. Clean lines and refreshing colors make for an enjoyable experience. The menu is also pretty simple and straightforward...perhaps too much so though as no ingredients are listed for any of the food items. The smoothies here are excellent, healthy and nutritious. I was worried they would be chalk full of sugar and frozen syrup saturated fruits but I was way off....at least on the smoothies I've had. The Detox Island Green is the clear cut winner for me with Kale, spinach, fresh ginger pineapple, mango and banana. The service has been very friendly eveey visit and they keep the back prep area clean which is great since it's visible to everyone who walks in. The smoothies also come out extremely quickly. Overall a great spot to try some excellent smoothies and at $5.09 you can't beat the quality or size. Oh and I had the Loaded Spinach Salad which was fantastic....I'm quite picky about my salads but this one was perfect for me with one exception ...it has bacon as a sneaky ingredient that isn't disclosed anywhere. read more

Stopped in here for a quick bite to eat as I was in a rush (boo busy work day) and was pleasantly surprised that they offered more than just smoothies. Also surprised that they weren't too busy and quick with my order; yay! There were a lot of advertisements for their Thai chicken wrap so I decided to just go with that... really great choice! I ordered the spicy version which wasn't that spicy, but still liked the thai flavors and fresh ingredients. It didn't take long to get my order and it tasted fresh and made to order, which is always a nice alternative to fast food. Staff was nice and they had lots of different options to choose from, so definitely a great lunch stop for folks on the go! read more

I waited 30 minutes for a smoothie and I was in a rush so I told them I didn't get it and they just looked at me and walked away. So I left and was late to school. If I could put 0 stars I would read more

[Edit: This was for the new site at Bradford Green Square] Tropical Smoothie is a franchise chain restaurant that specializes in its eponymous beverage, plus sandwiches/wraps. If you have not had the Tropical Smoothie, then know that your kids are going to love them. Most of their smoothies are frozen fruit and juice based (as opposed to dairy). This means their smoothies tend to be watery popsicle-like smoothies that are 400-600 calorie each that are 100% carbohydrates (nearly 100 grams of sugar) . For reference, that is roughly equal to sugar that you would get in 4 serving bowls of Cocoa Puffs. You can get add-ins like protein powder, but they are not substitutes; they just make your smoothie bigger and add more calories. But, you at least have a chance of not being hungry 2 hours later. https://s3.amazonaws.com/tscws/downloads/TSC_Nutrition_Guide_2017.pdf Their smoothie is not for me, but I can certainly see how others would like it. Tasted like sweetened juice and had the consistency of a slushy. But the kids have found this place despite being open only a matter of days and the Green Hope HS kids are already in there. Kids have metabolisms of hummingbirds and I'm sure they'll be fine. Sorry, Tropical Smoothie, we just aren't meant to be together. read more

Ew. Can't tell you how the food was because no one is here. "Opens at 9am" but yet there is no one to staff the place? Seems like poor management in this establishment and won't be returning. read more

I think they're training staff the morning I visited. Service was slower than normal because of it. The manager on duty was very pleasant and full of energy. The dining area is kept clean and tidy. The Carribean Jerk Bowl is delish and the Green Apple Matcha is my new favorite thing ever! read more

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This location does not open as advertised. Disappointing. Luckily it's not far from my job

I put in my order promptly, paid cash, and got no receipt. While I was waiting for my order I saw their sanitation score of 87. The sign wasn't obvious as it should have been. I waited 15 minutes for a cheese quesadilla and a smoothie. I would have walked out before even receiving my food if I'd been given a receipt. I hope I don't get sick. read more

Terrible, rude service. No accountability from management. Hard to reach someone on the phone to voice complaint. I called the customer service line over two weeks ago and gave details. I have not been contacted. I do not wish to call them again. Beware of doing business with this company! read more

For weeks on end when I go to work I have been craving something healthy. The only thing nearby has been McDonalds. That's kind of a far cry from what I wanted- so I was stuck with the generally mediocre Subway next door. Gone are the days where I have to struggle to find something fast but healthy! I am so happy to have tropical smoothie open up right next door. They have been sampling all of their smoothies and, believe it or not, the spinach kale and mango smoothie is Delish! They also have sandwiches with artisan style bread and bacon. Who doesn't love bacon! I wil see you soon, tropical smoothie cafe! read more

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My first experience was terrible. Started with a online order. The order was placed with the incorrect location unknowingly. Called store and was told to come in and bring the card that was used with the order. Showed up after work and was treated rudely by the manager. He was very unhelpful. He told me there was nothing he can do but send off the receipt to corporate office. He preceded to be rude when I tried to ask a question. He then proceeded to tell me about how much money he was gonna have to throw away and the slammed the order in the trash. I will never go there again and I will share with my other coworkers on how he treated me. My coworker even called herself and was basically chewed out for calling back which she was unaware that I had already called. It was a honest mistake read more

I enjoyed the Thai wrap and option of healthy smoothies! Added protein to smoothies was a plus. It seems rare to find anything that's not fried in North Carolina so if you're in a healthy kinda mood this is the place to go! read more

I walked in to place an order, but the young white lady behind the counter didn't speak, she just stared at me. In fact, I waited to see if she would acknowledge me with a "hello, how may I help you" or something of that nature, yet she continued looking at me. Mind you, just moments prior, she was smiling and courteous to the white woman who was in front of me, yet became stone faced and spoke no words when I stepped to the counter. I just turned and walked away because I won't give my money to a business who won't even provide basic customer service. read more

I was inclined to not visit this place because it's a chain and I assumed it would be like Jamba Juice with a bunch of smoothies packed full of sugar and few "healthy" options. I was very wrong. There's a "Detox" smoothie on the menu, but the manager (she's the black chick with braids) told me I could just order anything without sugar. That was good advice because this place has lot of options. I've tried basically everything on the menu now, since I go there often. I met the owner last time I was there, she was extremely nice. This is a great business that just might be in a bad location (between bass pro shop and some other daytime-only businesses). I really, really hope it succeeds because for those of us that don't love pizza and thai food everyday, it's good to have an alternative. The food menu is also great. They have tacos, which are well made and flavorful, and sandwiches which are also healthy. The prices are reasonable, especially for the food. Try this place if you're into green smoothies. Don't be fooled, there are healthy options here. read more

Really outstanding experience the staff is super friendly the facility is amazingly clean and my food and drinks always come out perfect one of the best locations I have been to in a very long time super proud to say I'll be going back here a lot read more

I took a break from this company for a couple years and I was quickly reminded this weekend how good the smoothies and food is. I tried the Sunrise Smoothie something out of the norm for me but I was branching out and WOW was it full of flavor that I really enjoyed. Made a cold, fall/winter day feel like I was back sitting pool side with the summer sun. I also tried the Santa Fe Quesadilla and I was surprised how good and full of flavor it was. I will definitely go back and continue to go outside the box and try new things. read more

Smoothie is great and the app allows you to get $5 off when you download it and register for your free account. The food here is amazing also. read more

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Store does not answer the phone. I called 6 times to try and cancel my order i accidentally placed for pickup and reorder for delivery and they didn't pick up once. I decided to just place another order through delivery and it took forever. I order from this store about twice a month and this is the first time i've had problems, it's incredibly frustrating when you're on a time constraint and the store won't even pickup their phone! read more

Customer service is pretty good. But they always mess up on my drink order. But I would rather order from this location than the location on Kildaire Farm rd. Staff are friendlier at the Bass Pro Rd location. read more

My friend and I both ordered a peanut butter cup smoothie, mine with half sugar and no modifications to hers. I literally watched as the employee poured both of our smoothies from the same blender without even acknowledging my request, and then he had the nerve to tell us which was "half sugar" as if he was doing is job correctly. They also taste the same so I know. I'm genuinely disappointed. read more

Food was good is your willing to wait 14 minutes for a sandwich. There weren't many customers, received the smoothie quickly but the wait for the sandwich was way tooooo long. Sent an email to the location and the response was an apology because they are training new people--not my problem. Offered a free sandwich when I come back but we live out of town and have no plans to return. I'd rather have my 14 minutes back than a mediocre sandwich. read more

My first visit and sadly terrible. The green smoothie tasted like a cup of crushed ice and the Hummus bowl was supposed to be made without cheese and it arrived with cheese . The manager refunded the money as it was returned but oddly enough offered no apology or attempt to make amends instead only saying that they followed the recipe .. too bad . Total lack of customer care . read more

Salads are often rotten using frozen and thawed lettuce. I've had a few ok ones, but around half of the time they are inedible. Smoothies are OK but only if you ask them not to dump all the extra sugar in that they add. Based on these experiences, I can't go back. read more

This location is open until 8pm. I arrived at 7:32 and the open sign was on but the doors were locked. There were 2 workers inside who quickly walked to the back when they saw me approaching. It looked like they had already cleaned up and didn't want any more customers. Wtf? read more

I just preordered my food using the app. Unfortunately, nobody was at the counter. Secondly I preordered my wrap as the vegetarian option. I get my food and it's real chicken. I also didn't get my side. I tried to call the restaurant, but did not get an answer. This is unacceptable. read more

Tried calling 10mins prior to closing and nk answer..I guess online ordering is the way only to promote decwnt cua svc...arrived to location at 8:59 and doors were being locked read more

Stop in for breakfast a lot of days. Theyve a daily special where its a dollar off before 9am. Good fast healthy smoothies. Never a long wait. They offer sandwiches and salads as well but Ive yet to try them. Tons of fruit and smoothie flavors with all sorts of addins. read more