Tropical Smoothie Cafe

3.3
239 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
15 South Gateway Drive, Fredericksburg, VA
22406, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.3
239 reviews
5 stars
98
4 stars
32
3 stars
24
2 stars
21
1 star
64

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Customer Service

Many customers reported rude and unprofessional behavior from staff, with several instances of employees ignoring or dismissing customers.

Food Quality

Numerous reviews highlighted inconsistent food quality, with complaints about watered-down smoothies, incorrect orders, and poorly prepared food items.

Cleanliness

Several customers noted issues with cleanliness, including dirty bathrooms and unkempt areas, which contributed to a negative dining experience.

Management Issues

There were multiple mentions of poor management practices, including understaffing, lack of training, and failure to address customer complaints effectively.

Positive Experiences

Despite the negative feedback, some customers praised specific employees for their excellent service and noted that certain smoothies and food items were enjoyable.
  • BS
    Bryanna Perkins (SimplyxoBri)
    Oct 23, 2025
    1.0
    I ordered curbside. I felt like the serving was extremely tiny. I asked if they could bring out another serving, because it wasn’t the proper serving. When she came to the car (the black girl with the braces), she didn’t even acknowledge me. She had an attitude. She brushed me off when I tried to show her what I meant. This was very rude. Seems like people don’t have any manners these days!
  • TC
    Tamisha Crews
    Jun 26, 2025
    1.0
    I’m honestly really disappointed with the consistent lack of quality at this location. My wraps are always soggy, sloppily put together, and falling apart before I even take a bite. On top of that, my smoothies taste like nothing but ice… completely lacking in flavor and far from the standard I’ve come to expect from Tropical Smoothie. This location is less than five minutes from my house, yet I’m seriously considering driving all the way to the Central Park location just to get food that’s properly prepared. That says a lot. To the manager: Are you aware of these issues? And if so, do you just not care? It feels like either the staff is not being trained properly or quality control is being completely ignored. At this point, I have to wonder if you’re still making a profit and have just chosen not to fix anything. I need answers, because it’s unacceptable for a national chain to deliver this level of inconsistency … Please do better.
  • JC
    John Chittum
    Dec 11, 2021
    1.0
    Just ordered from this location and got chunks of ice in my smoothie. This location has consistently made subpar food and smoothies and this was my last visit. UPDATE: The owner of this location got caught by the health department putting in his own supplements and not those approved by tropical smoothie. Just do a search online for fredericksburg va health code violations and this location is listed there with this violation.
  • KS
    k S
    Aug 15, 2015
    1.0
    Dont open on time which reflects poor management..........

Frequently Asked Questions About Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Does Tropical Smoothie Cafe accept reservations?

No, Tropical Smoothie Cafe does not accept reservations.

What types of meals does Tropical Smoothie Cafe serve?

Tropical Smoothie Cafe serves breakfast, lunch, brunch, dinner, and late night meals.