Tropical Smoothie Cafe

3.6
86 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
400 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC
27516, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.6
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  • WD
    William Dishmom
    Dec 19, 2025
    5.0
    Alysa at Tropical Smoothie is absolutely amazing! Every time I come in, she is so friendly, upbeat, and welcoming, and she truly makes the experience better. She’s always efficient, attentive, and makes sure everything is made perfectly. You can tell she genuinely cares about customers and takes pride in her work. Alysa’s positive energy and great attitude completely stand out, and she’s the reason I keep coming back. Tropical Smoothie is lucky to have her!
  • AM
    austin mullis
    Dec 3, 2025
    1.0
    If you are wanting to come get something, you have to get with the times and order online. I waited 15+ minutes just to have my order taken (which never happened) just to decide to pull out my phone and order online. My order was made in about 5-10 minutes from the time I ordered, placed out in the cubby, and I still was not spoken to by the one employee there aside from the initial “it’s going to be a while” greeting upon entering the establishment. Don’t get me wrong, the food was acceptable. I got a bowl, that was already made, that just had the toppings added. So no complaints there. It’s just unfortunate that the establishment does not have sufficient staff to run the business at any given time, or that they are just trained to prioritize online orders over people standing in their lines. This is not an attack of the employee there, who was working diligently, it is a reflection of the companies values as a whole though. Such a shame.
  • WM
    William Marshall
    Nov 13, 2025
    5.0
    Good smoothies, good flatbreads, and good deals. Staff is always nice.
  • MP
    Mike Park
    Sep 22, 2025
    2.0
    The smoothies are good here. The acai berry boost is amazing. The staff and sense of urgency is another issue in it all. Not to mention how warm this place is needs A/C it gets tons of sunlight in here.
  • BH
    Brandon H.
    Sep 19, 2025
    5.0
    Definitely a must try!! Amazing staff and smothies are amazing

Frequently Asked Questions About Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Does Tropical Smoothie Cafe accept reservations?

No, Tropical Smoothie Cafe does not accept reservations.

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

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 Saturdays, and 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Sundays.