Tropical Smoothie Cafe

4.0
259 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
8459 Dorchester Rd., North Charleston, SC
29420, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.0
259 reviews
5 stars
162
4 stars
34
3 stars
9
2 stars
11
1 star
43

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Customer Service

While some customers praised the friendly and helpful staff, many reported poor service, including long wait times, unprofessional behavior, and lack of attention to orders.

Food Quality

Several reviews indicated a decline in food quality, with complaints about missing ingredients, poorly made items, and inconsistent portion sizes.

Smoothies

Customers generally enjoyed the smoothies, describing them as delicious and well-made, although there were occasional complaints about consistency and quality.

Management Issues

Multiple reviews pointed to management problems, including inadequate staffing during busy times, poor training of employees, and unprofessional conduct from management.
  • TO
    Tyler O’Quinn
    4 days ago
    4.0
    First time being here. The supergreen Caesar chicken is really good and I got a smoothie with peanut butter, banana and idk the protein but it was really good also
  • RW
    Roger Ward
    Jan 2, 2026
    5.0
    Emma was amazing! so friendly, respectful, and always has a smile on her face! great service definitely coming back again!
  • EW
    Emma Ward
    Jan 2, 2026
    5.0
    This place is amazing! Employees are nice and friendly with a smile on their face, Smoothies came out fast food came out hot! Love the environment of this place!
  • SR
    Samuel Ramirez
    Dec 17, 2025
    5.0
    Kenya offered the best customer service we’ve experienced in a long time! I came in with my daughter early morning and she was so helpful! This girl explained everything to us and made our smoothies in 1 minute!! Very professional and helpful!
  • LB
    Logan Buvid
    Dec 4, 2025
    1.0
    These people didn’t put any chicken in my jerk CHICKEN wrap 🤦‍♂️

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 in North Charleston?

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 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Sunday.