Tropical Smoothie Cafe

3.7
230 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
5815 Highland Shoppes Drive, Charlotte, NC
28269, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.7
230 reviews
5 stars
127
4 stars
22
3 stars
12
2 stars
15
1 star
54

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Order Issues

Numerous customers reported problems with online orders, including missing items, incorrect orders, and difficulty obtaining refunds.

Food Quality

Several reviews highlighted inconsistent food quality, with complaints about poorly prepared items like melted açaí bowls and unappetizing wraps.

Customer Service

Many customers expressed dissatisfaction with the service, citing unfriendliness, lack of greeting, and rude behavior from staff.

Positive Experiences

Despite the negative feedback, some customers praised specific staff members for their friendliness and highlighted enjoyable food and smoothies.

Operational Hours

Customers noted discrepancies in the stated hours of operation, with reports of the location being closed during advertised hours.
  • KR
    karma rt
    Aug 30, 2025
    1.0
    I ordered food from the website only got one thing from what I ordered and they won’t even answer the phone can’t get a refunded nothing I’m just sitting here with the one thing I ordered when I paid for 6 items unbelievable
  • CG
    Clrk Grzwld
    Aug 25, 2025
    1.0
    An acai bowl is supposed to be frozen. The one I received was like soup. Completely melted. And my wrap looked like someone ran it over with a car. I will never order from this location again.
  • SF
    Sade Fleming
    Aug 11, 2025
    2.0
    This is one of the locations I come to frequently first and foremost I walked in the store this morning greeted whomever the young lady was saying good morning I didn’t hear a pin drop. I know some people don’t say good morning and say different things but not even a Hey NOTHING! At that time I wanted to leave but had already placed my order. 2ndly got allllll the way to work and had about 20 sausages on my wrap that I did not order. Tropical smoothies stores the employees are pretty nice as well as the owners not sure what was wrong this morning and I’ve never had any issues with the food i ordered I even double checked my receipt to make sure it wasn’t my error AND IT WAS NOT! Definitely was disappointed!
  • CG
    CARLOS GUERRERO
    Jul 25, 2025
    4.0
    I ordered the quesadilla which came with the cheese completely unmelted. When I brought it to the owner’s attention she asked me if I wanted the cheese melted which is a ridiculous thing to ask since a quesadilla by default should have the cheese melted all the way. It would be like asking if I want the chicken fully cooked 🙄, so not a lot of common sense right there. Also, I noticed the price when ordering in person at the register came up cheaper like $3 for the same items if I order online which makes me wonder if the app is ripping people off. When I wanted to scan for points the cashier cancelled the transaction and redid it (I don’t know why would she), but then I noticed the points were not added, which felt sketchy since made me feel they go around the system in order not to give out the points for a purchase. Corporate should check into that and the app pricing.
  • KN
    Kileigh Nichelle
    Jul 19, 2025
    5.0
    Came in looking for something refreshing. The young man at the counter recommended a watermelon mojito. 10/10 reccommendation. Exactly what I wanted. Thank you!

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 at Tropical Smoothie Cafe?

Tropical Smoothie 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 8:00 PM on Sunday.