Tropical Smoothie Cafe

3.6
688 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
4421 W Saginaw Highway, Lansing, MI
48917, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.6
688 reviews
5 stars
334
4 stars
104
3 stars
47
2 stars
45
1 star
158

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Quality

Customers frequently reported poor service, including long wait times, incorrect orders, and unhelpful staff.

Smoothie Quality

The quality of smoothies varied significantly, with some customers praising them while others complained about watery or poorly made drinks.

Staff Friendliness

While some reviews highlighted friendly and helpful staff, others noted rudeness and a lack of customer care.

Cleanliness

Multiple customers expressed concerns about the cleanliness of the restaurant, including dirty floors and unsanitary conditions.

Management Issues

Several reviews pointed to a lack of effective management, leading to disorganization and poor customer experiences.
  • RN
    Ray Neatfeld
    Nov 15, 2025
    1.0
    I showed up to the restaurant at 8:50pm to place an order in drive thru, the open sign light was on! I was told that the store is closed due to a meeting?? WHAT??? Who has meetings at 8pm! I am a frequent customer of this location!!! Sad the this is what it has came to! Your hours say 9 you stay open til 9! Unacceptable!
  • MF
    Meg Feldpausch
    Oct 20, 2025
    5.0
    Love there smoothies and employees are very nice and helpful
  • BP
    Bre Price
    Oct 6, 2025
    1.0
    I was given expired corn that says use by Sunday so thats gross plus the top wasnt on so it spilled all over my wrap and made it soggy which was cold anyways even though it took 10 minutes to even get my food youd think it would be hot right? Plus they didnt have regular cups so they gave me too kid sized ones. So that was my lovely 20$ dinner, cherry on top for the crappy day I was already having. ✨️
  • TM
    Tricia Morgan
    Oct 5, 2025
    5.0
    Update - Owner reached out and made things right! I appreciate all he did to make it right and correct the error. My husband went to get a smoothie Saturday morning and when he paid, they said the card didn't go through. He showed the cashier the charge pending on our bank account. The cashier just continued to say it didn't go through and so did the manager on duty though they both saw the charge pending on our bank. They didn't offer to re-run the card, ask for a different payment method, nothing.. so he left without a smoothie. The charge has been pending on our account and is now showing as processed. This 1 star and review will take less time to submit then it would for my bank to reverse the charge for an overpriced smoothie he did not get. 🤷‍♀️
  • LS
    Loretta Sanchez
    Sep 15, 2025
    5.0
    Service is always great , the young folks could smile a bit more 😀

Frequently Asked Questions About Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Does Tropical Smoothie Cafe accept reservations?

No, Tropical Smoothie Cafe does not accept reservations.

What are the regular dining hours at Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Lansing?

The cafe is open for dine-in from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM on Saturday, and 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM on Sunday.