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    Tropical Smoothie Cafe

    1.9 (54 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Peter Y.

    Never opens on time, It's past 10am and still closed hours on the door says 7 am at least put a notice in the door saying hours may vary when workers want to wake up and come to work.

    1/2 off smoothies between 7-9am daily.
    Nina M.

    It has been inconsistent service over the past few months that is the disappointment. Some make smoothies to standard. Others don't. In the morning it is much busier. However instead of coming up with a viable strategy to service everyone in order they scramble. If making a smoothie, a staff member may stop and take another order instead of finishing up. I watched on multiple occasions that I'd place an order and magically customers after me have their orders first. Today the staff struggled with my 2 smoothies as I watched her let one sit while the other didn't even be a she didn't add water. Another employee made a smoothie and added water. No standards of service or preparation. Early mornings are 1/2 off, but after all this Is rather take the time and make them at home.

    Don't be on the phone when it's time for them to take your order.
    Erika D.

    I've been going to this location for a few years now, but lately my visits have been less frequent. Today is one of the reasons. I ordered the acai berry boost with oats and almonds. I got home and wasn't tasting any almonds at all. I called up there and spoke with the manager. She tells me that she reviewed the camera and saw that the almonds were put in. I told her that I didn't taste them. I tasted the oats but that was it. She insisted that the almonds were put in. She wasn't very customer service oriented. She didn't offer to see if she could remake me another or anything! After that we ended the conversation. Chances are I may not be coming back to this location again. They have a list of rules for the customers before they even purchase anything. One of my "favorite" ones is if there's any smoothie left, they will dispose of it. You can't have the extras! Believe me, I asked and they told me that was the rule. What sense does ir make? So in other words, they'd rather throw it out or rinse it out before YOU (the paying customer) get the rest. Smh...Another rule is you be on your phone while placing an order. Really?! That's some of the ridiculousness. Who's idea was it to make up these STUPID rules? 4-20-2020 Just providing an update on my last experience nine months ago. I did get a response nine months ago and for my so called troubles, I got a $6 gift card. Oh boy! I can get me one smoothie with no extras like I would normally do. Oh, Wow...It goes to show how much Tropical Smoothie really cares. Needless to say, I will never go back and that gift card has been put in a special place (the dumpster!).

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    Sarah R.

    I've been to this location several times. I'm usually there at least a couple times a month. Normally they are OK at getting my order right, but today was interesting. I ordered a Thai chicken bowl, but they did not put any chicken on it, which I realized after I'd driven ten miles away. Essentially I paid eight bucks for a bowl of lettuce. I'm not sure how they make a mistake like this. Perhaps if the young lady in the prep area wasn't texting, she could have made sure the order was accurate. I tried calling the store several times and was sent to a full voicemail box, so I couldn't leave a message. When someone did answer, there was no apology and he basically said there was nothing he could do unless I wanted to drive the 5 miles back up to the store to get a replacement. He couldn't offer a refund or credit. So I made arrangements with him to pick up the corrected order at 7 PM the same day. I drove the 5 miles back up to the store and when I arrived no one knew what I was talking about. My order was not ready and the manager had no idea what I was talking about. I showed him my phone to prove that I did call the store earlier that day and spoke to somebody. He said "You either talked to me or someone else." Duh. Either it was someone else out they mess up so many orders that they can't keep track. Seems like he would remember, but whatever. After several minutes of the manager looking dumbfounded and confused, my order was remade. There was no apology for the messed up order or for the inconvenience of me having to drive all the way back up there to get a replacement. While I was waiting for my bowl to be remade, I observed the staff standing around talking and sitting on the counter with their backs to where customers would be standing at the counter. How welcoming! I checked my order before I left this time and noticed a drastic difference in the appearance of the bowls. See my pics for reference and you'll see what I mean. If I owned this franchise, I would be embarrassed at the lack of customer service being provided by the staff and manager. They need some serious training on customer service and cleanliness, and they need a new manager. I won't be back to this location anytime soon. The one on Ford Road in Dearborn Heights is much better.

    Wow... I should have read the reviews first before coming here. However, was getting smoothies for loved one who was in the hospital nearby. Customer service for the young lady with the blonde hair and the manager with the locks were atrocious. The blonde hair associate was extremely rude with guests when we came in and had a very bad attitude. She kept complaining and shouting out how many more minutes before the store closed. If people came in, she would ask if it were door dash or pick up. I wanted to place an order and she was extremely rude. I asked her how much an item was and she rudely/sarcastically shouted "I don't know!" I said well "don't you work here?" I asked to speak to her manager whose name is Jarrell Oates? As I was explaining to him what occurred, the lady kept walking towards me from the back and kept interrupting me. I asked her a few times to not come towards me and interrupt because I was speaking with her manager. The last time, I asked for her name and I would have to deal with her with the company. The manager said that I threatened her and began to yell and curse me out saying to get out of his store and called the police. The police came and said there was nothing criminal done and they wouldn't be taking a report and told me to follow up with corporate. This store manager and lady were HORRIBLE. TS please take action to remedy this situation. Thank you

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    2 years ago

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    2 years ago

    Best Avocalada made there! I've been to many locations but this one makes the best smoothie and are quick get you in and out! Great service!

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    2 years ago

    I'm pregnant and hungry! The site says they open at 7am and I drove all the way there for them to be closed at 10am! UGHHHH!!!

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    Mother & daughter rude to paying customer. And management seems to be okay with it. Would not recommend

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    4 years ago

    Apparently they close at 830 even though it says 9? I've been here multiple times after softball and it's been the same case

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    7 years ago

    This place is awful. Staff are not helpful. They need new management and new staff. The place is a disaster.

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