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    Tropical Smoothie Cafe

    3.6 (105 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Burnt buns of BBQ pork sliders

    Ordered online for first time visit. My bowl was delicious but I won't be returning. Only visited due to a T-Mobile Life promotion. Y'all can do better.

    Literally spit this out... this is plastic I'm not tripping.
    Eaton K.

    Uh.. small shards of plastic all throughout my smoothie. Not just one or two pieces it was in the whole thing. Actual wtf moment..... ???? Hello? I literally thought it was seeds or something.

    Chia banana
    Rebecca C.

    This is the largest smoothie I've ever had hahah. There was only one size and it was gigantic. I got the chia banana which had a whole bunch of things. I think it was VERY worth the $6. I do think it would be nice to have smaller sizes though!

    NEW GREEN GODDESS FLATBREAD WITH GRILLED CHICKEN
    Alisha L.

    Absolutely loved this place! as a new resident of North Carolina I decided to try this place as I was in dire need of a smoothie. I saw the sign that said there was new smoothie and new flatbread and I decided to give it a shot! I had the green goddess flatbread with chicken and oh my gosh I finished that so fast it was delicious the smoothie was to die for! I will definitely come back again tomorrow and get another. The customer service was great too! I enjoyed the staff and they welcomed me as a new resident and the wait was not long at all either.

    Turkey & Apple Club
    Stephanie J.

    We know that Tropical Smoothie Cafe serves up fantastic smoothies but how do they fare as a lunch option? I had the opportunity to try the Rustic Turkey & Apple Club with a side of Kale & Apple Slaw as I was not a fan of the chip options available. The sandwich was good but not something that I would rave about as I picked an option with too much kale. The menu does not have any descriptions so I would recommend reading before you arrive. Service was quick so I would probably return.

    Sunrise Sunshine
    Angel D.

    This was my first time visiting here with my running club (the Raleigh Road Runner) after our Sunday run. I love the size of the smoothie, and the prices are very reasonable. I tried the sunrise sunset and loved how refreshing it was. It wasn't overly sweet, and I loved the relaxed environment. They also serve food here which is great. I'll have to come back and try one of their quesadillas!

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    12 years ago

    Really good smoothies! Love the kiwi quencher as my favorite but so many other good ones!

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    10 years ago

    I love the island green smoothie!! Super close to the RTP. The staff is always super nice and QUICK!

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    10 years ago

    I love the kiwi quencher maybe the best smoothie I have ever had and the turkey beacon ranch sandwich is delicious.

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    13 years ago

    Friendly and inviting staff. The flat breads are the best I have ever had and their smoothies are great!!!

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    11 years ago

    Nice food. I tried Thai chicken wrap with a side of fruit cup. I like the wrap. Good to try...

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    10 years ago

    Chia Banana Smoothie is my favorite and I pray they add it to the menu as a regular smoothie! It's everything!

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    13 years ago

    Good smoothies...Great Food... Have a fresh variety of wraps and flatbreads and the Soup I had was quite awesome too....

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    13 years ago

    I really like this place. We order it every 4-6 weeks for lunch at work. Good food. Good prices. The jerk wrap is delicious.

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    4.7(191 reviews)
    7.2 mi
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    Man, WHAT A SANDWICH! I got the chicken cutlet sandwich with prosciutto (Uncle Primo's Chicken…read moreCutlet), and it absolutely did not disappoint. Easily one of the best sandwiches I've had in a long time!!! The chicken cutlet was delicious, the prosciutto added a great salty flavor, and the whole thing just worked. I would absolutely go back just for this sandwich. The only downside was the wait. We stood in line for about 45 minutes in the heat, and since it's a pretty small spot with no real waiting area, it can be a rough experience during the summer. There also wasn't any shade or any umbrellas, so standing outside for that long was definitely brutal (highly recommend they add a couple umbrellas or covering to help). That said... what a sandwich. The food was good enough that I'd happily come back and wait again. I'd just recommend going on a cooler day or being prepared to stand outside for a while.

    I came by on a Sunday right around opening time and the line was wrapped around the block. It took…read moreme about 75 minutes from getting in line to get my sandwich. I got half an uncle primos chicken cutlet sandwich ($11). It was a lot of food and was loaded with chicken! Even just the half sandwich was too much for me to eat at once. While it was tasty, I did feel like it was missing something, and personally didn't find it to be worth the wait. But if the line were shorter in the future I'd come back and try other yummies from the menu.

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    This place was very easy to find and very easy to get to...super close to Southpointe. We got there…read moreearly on a Sunday afternoon. This was my first time but my friend's hundredth (her words!) There was plenty of parking. We were greeted upon entry and informed that we could choose where we sat and just to scan the table QR code when we were ready to order. We chose a high top and a server brought us water. The vibrant colors and decor gave off excellent vibes. I ordered the Karaage Bowl (on greens instead of rice AND all the sauces on the side) and a side order of seaweed salad. A server brought them to our table. It was not necessary for us to get up once we were seated. Everything was SO GOOD. Like, "I'm mad at myself for not coming here before" good. All of the sauces were amazing too. I ordered them on the side since I wasn't sure how I would like them all, but I think I'll leave them on next time. The "greens" were a mix of lettuce and cabbage. The side of seaweed salad for $2.50 seemed a little small when they brought it out but it was packed in there and was plenty. The server came around a couple of times to check on us and top off our water. We bussed our own trash. There was only one unisex bathroom that I saw. There seemed like a lot of takeout orders going out (it was a little separate from the dining area which was nice). There was also a lovely outdoor area that would be nice if it wasn't 100 degrees. I will definitely be back to try more menu items!

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    Manhattan Cafe is a solid, casual lunch spot with good value and plenty of options to choose from…read more I ordered a panini, which was a bit unconventional; it came on pita bread instead of a traditional hoagie roll. It tasted alright, but the structure made it a little tough to eat since the meat tended to fall out with each bite. Not a dealbreaker, just something to be aware of depending on what you order. One big plus is that they offer French fries instead of defaulting to chips, which already sets them apart from a lot of similar lunch spots. My coworker got a salad and was really happy with it, especially since you can customize it with up to six add-ins. Overall, it's reasonably priced, and while nothing blew me away, it was a good enough experience that I'd give it another try.

    Manhattan Cafe is located in a shopping plaza with shared parking out front. There were several…read moretables located inside of the business when dining in. I got the opportunity to meet the owner and he was very friendly. The staff were also nice. I was greeted when I entered & placed my order at the counter. A short time later my food was brought to our table. I ordered the buffalo chicken quesadilla with fries and a fountain drink. My food was served hot and tasted good. My quesadillas were stuffed with chicken. My fries were seasoned well. My meal came with multiple sauces including sour cream and salsa. I would definitely order this meal again on my next visit.

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    So glad I found this spot. After reading the reviews, I knew I would get my money's worth and the…read moreingredients were fresh. First of all, the bread is soft and has a nice bite, holds the juices of a sandwich well and was fresh. I got the Cobble Hill sandwich and the turkey was really good. Also the size is amazing for the price. When you get there, it feels like you're in the wrong place or entering in the wrong way, but you're not. I asked if this was the sandwich spot and a young man took my order and made my sandwich within 5 min. And there is enough parking behind the State Farm building to pull up and get your sandwich I can't wait to go back and try the Italian and cheesesteak sandwiches.

    "Great deli-style sandwiches, from rather hidden location on Chapel Hill Rd"…read more Came by here on a Saturday. This place is REALLY hard to find... it's behind the State Farm building, but there's barely any signage from the street. (Note: some photos here in Yelp seem to be from an older location.) We actually came one Saturday, but it was unexpectedly closed, but we caught them the following one, so good to call and confirm before driving over. You walk up to a door on the back, and scan a QR code to see the menu. Then knock on/ open the door and someone will come to take your order. Then you wait outside and they bring you your sandwiches. The lady who took our order was very friendly. The kitchen was rather large, so I suspect it's used for more than just this business. We ordered two turkey subs-- the East New York (which was slightly spicy) and the Dumbo. Wait time was maybe 7-10 minutes or so. Both sandwiches came nicely wrapped, and I think total cost was a little over $20. And conveniently, they take Apple Pay. These were not your Subway or Quiznos sandwiches-- these were DELICIOUS pressed sandwiches (we got them on focaccia. I personally liked the Dumbo the best-- it had a nice mix of flavors that meshed well. The East New York was solid and had a nice spiciness, but not quite as exciting overall. Would I come back? Probably, but since there's no seating, and it's a bit awkward, maybe not the first place I'd think to try, but again, the sandwiches were REALLY good. I do think it may be excellent for catering or for getting picnic sandwiches though.

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    4.4(388 reviews)
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    Yum! After touring Duke my daughter and I were hungry. We…read morethought about eating in their amazing dining hall, but i suggested we go elsewhere since she'd be eating there all week for a tennis camp. Yelp told me this delicious sandwich shop was just 5 minutes away, which seemed like the perfect option. It was a hot summer day and I couldn't believe how many people were sitting outside in the heat. We got the last table in the air conditioned inside, which made me happy. We placed our orders at the counter: - The Jane for me - Pine Street Pimento for my daughter and a bag of chips (salt & vinegar for me) for both! We did the smaller size sandwiches which were still quite large, but we were quite hungry and finished them off. They were so good that I even thought about coming back for lunch the next day, but knew there were plenty of delicious restaurants in the area to try. However, i'll come again when back in the area!

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