Tropical Smoothie Cafe

4.5
750 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
3135 25th St., Columbus, IN
47203, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.5
750 reviews
5 stars
539
4 stars
122
3 stars
33
2 stars
16
1 star
40

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Smoothie Quality

Many customers reported inconsistencies in smoothie quality, including watery textures and missing ingredients.

Service Speed

Numerous reviews highlighted long wait times for both food and smoothies, particularly during busy hours.

Staff Attitude

Feedback indicated mixed experiences with staff, ranging from friendly and helpful to rude and inattentive.

Food Quality

While some customers enjoyed the food, there were complaints about poor quality ingredients, particularly wilted lettuce.

Cleanliness

The café was generally noted for its cleanliness, although some reviews mentioned issues with trash and food preparation areas.
  • MD
    Mandie D.
    Nov 12, 2025
    3.0
    I’m not impressed at all with the food/drinks or in general. I won’t return.
  • KF
    Kimberly Ferguson
    Oct 22, 2025
    5.0
    I go in for the smoothies, I have never ate there, but the food smells delicious,
  • CF
    Chris Frklic
    Oct 19, 2025
    2.0
    Me & my husband got a smoothie each, and they tasted very watered down. Basically mine tasted like water with a hint of mango, & his was all watery banana & no chocolate or strawberries. The cashiere checked our receipt to see if we tipped, we assumed maybe he was displeased with our tip.
  • CB
    cow boy
    Jul 26, 2025
    1.0
    Asking for tips. Pay your employees right.
  • DH
    Della Hull
    Jul 23, 2025
    5.0
    Just be careful. As a diabetic, this was sure to spike my sugar.

Frequently Asked Questions About Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Does Tropical Smoothie Cafe accept reservations?

No, Tropical Smoothie Cafe does not accept reservations.

What are the hours for dine-in at Tropical Smoothie Cafe?

Dine-in hours are typically from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday to Thursday, extended to 10:00 PM on Friday and Saturday, and from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Sunday.