Tropical Smoothie Cafe

4.0
405 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
6552 Little River Turnpike, Alexandria, VA
22312, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.0
405 reviews
5 stars
226
4 stars
74
3 stars
28
2 stars
23
1 star
54

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Quality

Customers reported a mix of experiences with service, ranging from friendly and efficient to rude and unhelpful.

Cleanliness

Several reviews highlighted issues with cleanliness, particularly regarding sticky tables and unclean kitchen areas.

Order Accuracy

Many customers experienced problems with incorrect orders, both in-store and for delivery, leading to frustration.

Smoothie Quality

While some customers praised the smoothies for being delicious and well-made, others noted inconsistencies in taste and preparation.

Staff Training

There were concerns about staff training, particularly regarding food allergies and customer service skills.
  • MC
    Maryann Campos
    Nov 25, 2025
    4.0
    I came into this Tropical Smoothie location tonight around 6 PM while waiting for my son to finish his workout class at D1. My smoothie and the service were both great, and everything was quick. However, when I sat down at a table to catch up on some work, I noticed the table was sticky and felt dirty. I decided to ignore it, as I didn’t feel like bringing it up at the time. A short while later, an older gentleman came in with his grandson. He commented that the tables were dirty and said it was disgraceful that the issue hadn’t been fixed, especially since he visits frequently and has mentioned it before. I told him that sometimes ownership doesn’t want to spend money on those types of repairs. This is a nice location, and I think finding a solution for the sticky tables is important. I’m not sure what needs to be done to refurbish them, as they don’t seem to be dirty so much as affected by the material or finish. However, it may be worth looking into so customers can enjoy a cleaner, more comfortable dining experience.
  • MM
    Marla McClain
    Sep 10, 2025
    5.0
    Great service. Always fast and friendly
  • DC
    Dianna Chambers
    Sep 10, 2025
    1.0
    As an Hispanic female who as raised speaking NOT A drop of Spanish and trying to order food at this location seemed great at first….. but turns out there’s a comprehension issue when speaking and ordering in English. As someone who also suffers from life threatening food allergies - ordering a shake with a firm understanding of what not to add into my food so I can enjoy the food without issues …was just not going to happen. Yes I am aware that I can order online and go that route. But the problem still exists. Employees need to be properly trained and understand food allergies and would really be helpful if we spoke the same language with the same or at least a decent amount of comprehension (and the deer in headlight look is not confirming that for me) I leave this review, not too harm your business or Cause the employee an issue - this is a review simply to inform others who have allergies that the owner/ company fail to understand the impact that this has on not just your business (bc the allergy community realize heavily on certain restaurants and their ability to safely serve us - and we frequently visit those places ) but also bringing awareness to an issue usually swept under a rug to a growing population of Americans
  • JG
    J G
    Sep 9, 2025
    4.0
    Amazing job
  • AA
    Abdul Ahad
    Aug 31, 2025
    5.0
    5 star to cashier, very nice and patience.. made our experience better.. promote her

Frequently Asked Questions About Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Does Tropical Smoothie Cafe accept reservations?

No, Tropical Smoothie Cafe does not accept reservations.

What are the dining hours at Tropical Smoothie Cafe?

The cafe is open for dine-in from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM Monday to Wednesday, 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM Thursday to Saturday, and 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM on Sunday.