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    Tropical Vibes

    4.7 (81 reviews)
    Open 6:00 pm - 8:30 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Honeydew, tiramisu, matcha, and vanilla ice cream.
    OwU Gossip-scholar 4.

    The best and I mean the best place for the best sweetest meals and drinks!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Inside was very welcoming and the employees are the sweetest people ever.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The drinks are literally made out of love! So well balanced. The ice creams are smoothest I've ever seen! Didn't right away melted!

    Packer B.

    We absolutely love the ice cream and smoothies! The ube/taro is homemade as is the matcha. I have tried the ube/taro with vanilla and it absolutely blew me away it was so good!! My wife loved the boba drinks as do I. They have simple as well as lots of variety and you can request less or more sugar to suit your tastes or health. They also have waffles that are screaming. Someone had bought a matcha waffle and gave a chunk to my daughter and I tried it and was absolutely delicious. The people working there own the place and are very nice. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambience is just decent. Not amazing but it's ok.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Check their days and hours of business tho cos they aren't open all day every day like most places are. But we love this place and will continue coming back. The desserts are so amazing. Also they serve fried chicken and short ribs tho we haven't tried them yet! 10 stars!!!!

    Yuko A.

    I think your place is very original & authentic. They also reflect pride in craftsmanship. It's a huge photo opp inside, very cutely decorated. We've only gotten the taros (Gigi Slush), but we need to go back for something new. Everything looks so amazing and I'm confident ANYTHING we order will be as delicious or better than what we've had so far. Also, my son hated boba drinks, was very closed minded to them. When we walked in to Tropical he immediately became open minded. Now, he won't stfu about returning... I've created a monster. Our first time, the man working, I'm thinking owner, came out from around the counter to greet us and explain each and every menu item. If I ever said customer service was declining... Not in here. The second time we went, we were welcomed back which was a pleasant surprise bc usually I'm not recognized until my repeat business is at it's 7th. Or, remembered instantly bc of my Tips! But, second time we got to meet THEE Gigi of Gigi's Taro, she's as beautiful as her drink. Hey Tropical, thanks for following me on both of my IG accounts too. See guys... See how down to earth they are? You can see how much they care about their customers & business. Thank you for coming to Salinas, Tropical!

    Oreo drink with honey boba and brown sugar drizzle
    Maria Fernanda G.

    First time being here Ambience very beautiful nicely clean and very calm place, very nice and sweet lady and gentleman, very respectful, Oreo drink was a first time try and it was very good, enjoyable.

    Dani Z.

    Anh and Billy are amazing! Their drinks are amazing! Their food is amazing!! EVERYTHING is amazing and Boba bay approved.. Seriously if you have yet not visited this amazing establishment, what ARE you doing with your life!? Our favorites are Mars honeydew slush, Gigi's Taro, and Blue Passion.. Their waffles are so good and their Lemon Grass chicken and short ribs will make you want to smack your Momma!! Do yourself a favor wand treat yourself with something good. You deserve it!

    Baby boba expert approved
    Bev M.

    THE BEST boba spot in the area, hands down. Other places can't compare. Authentic boba, wholesome owners, and food is great too! We typically would have to go to San Jose/Sac for good boba but not anymore! This place is great, makes their ingredients fresh and they have a unique menu. The owners are so nice and have great customer service. They have a cute wall to take boba selfies with too I know I'll be visiting frequently and can't wait to see how the small business grows! Ask for "Bevin's favorite" if you want an Oreo Matcha Brown Sugar boba w/ cheese foam. It's the best if you're looking for something sweet; my go-to drink!

    Strawberry and Blue Passion, both with popping pearls added
    Cyrina H.

    Delicious!! We ordered the "Strawberry" and "Blue Passion" with added "popping pearls" in both. They have a lot of drink options, food, ice cream. - Fun, Creative drinks - Full meals on the menu - Great prices - Wonderful, friendly customer service We will definitely be back!

    Taro mixed drink with boba
    Joel B.

    As a long time resident of Salinas, a quality boba shop is something we've definitely been missing, and man this is it and so much more. Tropical Vibes goes above and beyond, everything is made from scratch, locally sourced, and the freshest you can get for at least a hundred miles, truly a blessing for the community. The customer service is outstanding, the owners are passionate and caring about the quality and service they provide, and it shows! The shop is clean, aesthetically pleasing, and very welcoming! The drinks are to die for, they're absolutely delicious, and they don't break the bank either! Affordable, refreshing, and tasty! However that's not where this story ends, on-top of serving staple teas, they also serve medicinal teas, unique fusions, and DoleWhip! That's right, DoleWhip! Just like in Disneyland!! Definitely worth a visit for the DoleWhip alone, a quality soft serve that's vegan friendly, that you can't find anywhere else! 5/5 for this location, I wish I could rate it higher! A special thank you to the owners who allowed me to take the pictures of the shop! Greatly appreciated.

    Bradley W.

    Been to Island Fin Poké Company about almost every day, but now since Tropical Vibes has taken over, I have got to say that the food is absolutely amazing, especially the signature drinks like the Blue Passion I have tried is also amazing, and the Vanilla flavored Dole Whip with oreo crumbs is awesome and very good as well!! If you guys have not tried Tropical Vibes just yet, I would highly recommend checking out and trying the place out. The short ribs and lemongrass chicken is awesome!! The staff is very friendly with the best customer service of all time!! Great job, everyone!! Keep up the good work!!

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    Jessica S.

    If I could give tropical vibes more then 5 stars I would the owners are so so nice and welcoming. This was my first time trying there drinks I got a matcha strawberry as well as a blue tea and both were fantastic! Everything is freshly made in house (: I was also able to try out some of there vegan ice cream and they were all so delicious I 100000% recommended coming here as I will be coming back to try there entries and waffles

    Taro with brown sugar boba/ milos with taro crystals
    Yaiza P.

    The boba was amazing, best boba spot in Salinas. As soon as you walk in you're greeted with a welcoming hello and you are asked if you have been there before. This is great for new customers that aren't quite sure what to order. She had even given us recommendations when we weren't sure what to get. The whole store was decorated so pretty with beautiful plants all around. The boba was pretty pricey though it was 18 bucks for both of these and they don't have multiple sizes.

    Kali A.

    I've been coming here with my boyfriend on and off for a while now. The owner is so kind and actually gives helpful advice on what drinks they offer but honestly every time I've come here I find their drinks a miss for me. My boyfriend loves coming here cause he's a taro baby and they do make good taro drinks however I don't like a lot of sugar so my last visit here I asked for less sugar and for context I come from SoCal and a lot of boba shops will have their sugar range from in quarters 25% 50% 75% and full sugar which is really helpful for me especially but when I asked for 75% sugar they didn't understand that and said they'd do less sugar but I never know how much sugar they'll put in my drink. I ordered a cherry blossom drink without the milk so essentially a fruit tea but it practically tasted like water. Another issue I have is their menu, they have premade drinks with different flavors but they are all so complex that sometimes I just want a simple fruit tea and not to mention their menu is small enough already. When I ordered the cherry blossom fruit tea I asked for cheese foam on top and there was a little bit on top so I asked for a bit extra and it wasn't much more they added but the owner mentioned to me "careful it's thick" but actually it wasn't thick at all it was thin there was barely any foam on top and when I tried it, it was not salty nor cheesy it was not flavorful at all which really disappointed me. I wish their menu was more simpler and had more variety of flavors rather than the super sugary complex flavors. I think tropical vibes does a good job at making sugary drinks but if you don't want something as sugary you might not enjoy it here. I ordered a strawberry matcha once or twice before and I never liked it. Sadly I don't think I will return. Another thing to mention is the insane overpricing of their drinks... Be prepared to spend a pretty penny because not to mention they don't have prices of their drinks on the menu. Their menu needs an over hall. I'm not sure if it's because there's no other boba shops open in Salinas but it's definitely rough out here and don't see all the hype. Tropical vibes honestly just does a good job at chocolate and taro drinks but really none of their fruit drinks are good at all.

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    Nothing like hearing a recommendation for a unique eatery from a conversation at the bank while…read morestanding in line. I happened to overhear the owner David talking to the clerk about his newest menu item, Korean hot dogs. He proceeded to describe them as Mochi dogs. I thought "Well I like Mochi, and I like hot dogs". As David passed by I asked him where his restaurant was and he pointed out the window as it was just across the parking lot. I came out to the car and suggested to my husband we go try the Mochi Dogs and he thought that was a good idea. We came in and David recognized me from the bank. He is a very friendly guy, and very helpful with explaining the drinks menu as there are lots of choices. He also offered choices for the Korean Hot Dogs: All dog, or the dog with cheese and the breading can also include potatoes. We opted for all dog and plain breading. I ordered a drink with Boba, light ice with almond milk and Thai Tea flavoring. I had the option of really sweet or less so and I chose the latter. I think I might order the more sweeter option next time. There was about a 10 minute wait for the dogs to cook so I sipped my drink while we chatted. The hot dogs were hot (very) so you know they were freshly cooked. Nice and crunchy, served on a stick. Ample size and I would imagine with the cheese and potatoes added they would be very filling. The bill came to $29.00 with a tip added. I think the cost was reasonable for a unique type of fare. Two drinks, and two dogs. I plan to bring my Korean friends to try the Mochi like fried dogs and see what they think.

    This place has a nice and inviting ambiance. The service was fast and friendly. We got a Pina…read moreColada Smoothie with tapioca pearls and a Iced Fruit Tea w popping boba and jelly. Both drinks tasted amazing. The tapioca pearl was soft and chewy. Best part is the drinks were not overly sweet which is great. I definitely recommend this place especially on a nice hot sunny day!

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    4.3
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    First time I stopped by was in August 2024 to bring my bb…read moregirl to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. I was craving boba & was happy to find something in this area particularly on my way to the hotel. I mean home made boba with quality ingredients? Say lesss... I loved it so much I came back a second time before heading home that trip AND came back a third time this year with my extended family cus I knew it would hit the spot. Honestly, you cannot go wrong with any drink. You can customize the sweetness level and pick from a variety of flavors. I did the giant lemonade for the aunties in the car and it was GIANT lol, it was enough for all 3 of them and my daughter to share. I was honestly surprised to read a few negative reviews because WHAT? The first time I ordered some egg rolls I mentioned to the staff that I think it might have been a bad batch because my daughter and I thought it tasted spoiled maybe? And she immediately addressed the situation and apologized and was truly worried. She told me I got you, the next time I come back but I told her I was from the Bay and she mentioned they moved from the 209. She also ensured us that they make it fresh in house and surprised me and gave me a FRESH new order even though I initially declined. This is a family owned business and they let me feel like family too. I tried the pandan cake on my second trip on the way home and ughhh sooo good. I wasn't gonna do it but I heard another customer come in saying she comes in just for that and I knew I had to try it. It has the perfect sweetness, a little dense but still soft and fluffy. The icing wasn't overly sweet. I'd take a whole cake for my birthday lol. I think I also read another review talking about the donuts being raw? Idk, but it sounds like this person has never had a MOCHI donut lol. Anyways, can't wait to come back for more drinks, more snacks, and that cake!

    To go order: Dry…read morenoodles $18: too expensive. Small salted lavender honey milk tea $5. Told me $1 extra for no ice but offered less ice option. Then charged me less ice $0.25 (without telling me): too sweet and tasted artificial. Pandan cake $9.

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