Tropical Smoothie Cafe

4.1
311 reviews

About

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Tropical Smoothie Cafe® was born on a beach® and on that beach, we learned a better way to live. We make eating better easy breezy with fresh, made to order smoothies, wraps, flatbreads and bowls that instantly boost your mood. Experience the good vibes of the tropics whether you’re ordering ahead in our app or online for delivery, curbside* or pickup. It’s like a tiny vacay in the middle of your day. You're on Tropic Time Now®. *At participating locations.

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Credit cardAvailable

Location

Tropical Smoothie Cafe
1800 McFarland Boulevard, Tuscaloosa, AL
35404, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.1
311 reviews
5 stars
184
4 stars
47
3 stars
27
2 stars
19
1 star
34

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Customer Service

Many customers reported poor service, including rude staff and long wait times for orders.

Food Quality

Several reviews mentioned issues with food quality, including incorrect orders, bland flavors, and unsatisfactory presentation.

Smoothie Consistency

While many praised the smoothies, there were complaints about inconsistent preparation and missing ingredients.

Operational Issues

Customers frequently noted problems with the app, early closing times, and staff being unhelpful or untrained.

Cleanliness Concerns

Some reviews highlighted cleanliness issues, including unsanitary conditions and lack of proper food handling practices.
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    Brittney King Brock
    Dec 28, 2025
    1.0
    I frequent Tropical smoothie 2-3 times a week and have been a regular customer for a few years. I just had a horrible experience with Madison and am questioning whether to continue supporting this business as they clearly dont know how to hire people with customer service skills. I received a $50 giftcard for Christmas, uploaded it into the app and went into to get a wrap and smoothie. When scanning to pay, the cashier didn’t know what she was doing so called Madison over. She then came over and mumbled some words saying shes going to the back and get it started and walked away. I go and sit down and am waiting 20 minutes for my food I look up and ask if its ready and the cashier says that I need to go into the app and order. I said ive been waiting here 20 minutes and you all havent said a word to me. I asked to speak with a manager because this type of service is unacceptable and of course they said no one was in. I spoke with Madison about her tone and the way she handled the situation and she was nonchalant and simply didnt care. Businesses really need to learn how to hire and train people who understand customer service.
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    Erin
    Dec 10, 2025
    5.0
    Ordered from a delivery app due to me being sick and was surprised with an encouraging note on my drink! The order was well put together and everything tasted amazing. I highly recommend the açaí bowl!
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    B
    Nov 19, 2025
    5.0
    ❤️
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    Kathleen Smith
    Nov 16, 2025
    2.0
    We used to visit tropical smoothie on a regular basis when we lived in Tuscaloosa two years ago. We were back for the game on Saturday. Not greeted when we came in, waited over 5 minutes to be spoken to, ordered and the machine was frozen on you must tip 15%, food presented in a sloppy manner. Will never go again.
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    Caren Nelson
    Oct 28, 2025
    5.0
    I got the Santa Fe dilla and my boyfriend got the chicken bacon ranch flat bread. It’s always fresh never a bad taste. Every time we go they give us good substitutions for our smoothies to make them taste better or to fit how healthy we wanna be

Frequently Asked Questions About Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Does Tropical Smoothie Cafe accept reservations?

No, Tropical Smoothie Cafe does not accept reservations.

What types of payment can I use at Tropical Smoothie Cafe?

You can pay with American Express, Android Pay, Apple Pay, cash, contactless payment, Discover, Mastercard, and Visa.