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    Tropical Smoothie Cafe

    2.8 (39 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Anissa W.

    My kids and I went here for a quesadilla & a few smoothies. It is settled in a super busy shopping center parking lot next to Bath & Body Works. The drivers here are horrible, so be cautious. I saw at least 2 people almost get hit. Anyway, the service here was great. We ordered online & went inside where they called out our orders. The staff was very friendly even on the busiest of days. We felt like we were there only customers - not just a number. The store was clean & they were strictly following Covid guidelines. I appreciated that.

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    Thank you for the kind words. We appreciate having you as a fan!

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    i come here all the time & i've only ever had pleasant experiences. it feels pretty clean inside the store & everyone is super polite

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    They always taking forever was waiting for a smoothie for 30 min whilr everybody behind me was getting there order

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    Thank you Crystal! Awesomeness is a FANTASTIC word! LOVE IT!!

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    4 years ago

    Food is always so good! Ditto for the service.That peanut butter and banana flatbread is !! Will definitely be back

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    8 years ago

    Finally found a sandwich place that's close by! And it was really tasty. The mango smoothie was really good too. Yum yum

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    14 years ago

    I have always enjoyed my experience @ this location, the staff is friendly and helpfull when u can't decide

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    Inside had some cute signs
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    A nice selection
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    2 egg platter ... cooked to perfection.
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