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5.0
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4.7
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5.0
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$$$$cheap
Juice shop
Breakfast restaurant
Cafe
Fast food restaurant
Health food restaurant
Restaurant
Sandwich shop
Phone
(417) 553-0319
Hours
SuSunday: 10:00 AM–8:00 PM
MoMonday: 6:30 AM–9:00 PM
TuTuesday: 6:30 AM–9:00 PM
WeWednesday: 6:30 AM–9:00 PM
ThThursday: 6:30 AM–9:00 PM
FrFriday: 6:30 AM–9:00 PM
SaSaturday: 8:00 AM–9:00 PM
3025 S Main St, Joplin, MO 64804, USA
Thursday: 6:30AM–9PM
SuMoTuWeThFrSaShow times
SuSunday: 10:00 AM–8:00 PM
MoMonday: 6:30 AM–9:00 PM
TuTuesday: 6:30 AM–9:00 PM
WeWednesday: 6:30 AM–9:00 PM
ThThursday: 6:30 AM–9:00 PM
FrFriday: 6:30 AM–9:00 PM
SaSaturday: 8:00 AM–9:00 PM
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People typically spend 15 min here
(417) 553-0319
About
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is a health-conscious eatery known for its personalized smoothies, sandwiches, and wraps. While it falls under the fast food category, the quality of food served here is commendable. However, one aspect that may bother some customers is the software's strong insistence on a 15% gratuity for service. In this community, this seems to be an unusual practice. The management's intention behind rewarding their employees is understandable and deserving of appreciation with good service.
Why you should go
- Try unique smoothie flavors like Island Green detox with vitamin C or collagen
- Enjoy vegetarian options in a bright and clean setting
- Indulge in favorites like Bahama Mama smoothie and peanut butter banana wrap
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Excellent service. Very engaging and helpful young woman who helped us. Smoothie was good. Refreshing. We might have liked a little less ice ratio. It was a cold day.
Fast food type of venue and, the food is pretty good here. However, a couple of things that grates on me is the fact that the software heavily leverages you to provide a 15% tip for service. For this community oh, this is an outlier. I understand Management's desire to reward employees and readlly will provide such a tip with good service. However, like most chains with takeout menus, management uses a variety of rotating high school or college students. Service is somewhat spotty depending on the crew. Some excellent, some are not and some are sketchy in certain areas. The way things are structured, tipping us more of a default rather than an option
The smoothies, although pricey, are really delicious. I highly recommend the island green detox smoothie with either vitamin C or collagen. The food on the other hand, was very average at best. None of the dishes particularly stood out to me, and they are nothing I would crave later. The service was fast, and the staff was friendly. The restaurant was also clean and well-maintained. I've been here three times already, and I keep going back to this restaurant for the smoothies.
Excellent service. Very engaging and helpful young woman who helped us. Smoothie was good. Refreshing. We might have liked a little less ice ratio. It was a cold day.
Fast food type of venue and, the food is pretty good here. However, a couple of things that grates on me is the fact that the software heavily leverages you to provide a 15% tip for service. For this community oh, this is an outlier. I understand Management's desire to reward employees and readlly will provide such a tip with good service. However, like most chains with takeout menus, management uses a variety of rotating high school or college students. Service is somewhat spotty depending on the crew. Some excellent, some are not and some are sketchy in certain areas. The way things are structured, tipping us more of a default rather than an option
The smoothies, although pricey, are really delicious. I highly recommend the island green detox smoothie with either vitamin C or collagen. The food on the other hand, was very average at best. None of the dishes particularly stood out to me, and they are nothing I would crave later. The service was fast, and the staff was friendly. The restaurant was also clean and well-maintained. I've been here three times already, and I keep going back to this restaurant for the smoothies.
We gathered reviews from Google and Tripadvisor, and summarized helpful tips as well as commonly mentioned things others might find useful.
- Consider asking for less ice if you prefer your smoothies less cold
- Opt for rice on the chicken quesadilla for an extra tasty twist
- Visit on Wednesdays to avail of free kids' drinks
- Inquire about allergy protocols if you have specific dietary restrictions
Reviews
Tropical Smoothie Cafe offers a variety of smoothies that are praised for being delicious and refreshing. While some reviewers appreciate the engaging service and bright atmosphere, others mention occasional spotty service depending on the staff. The food receives mixed reviews with some highlighting specific favorites like the Bahama Mama smoothie and peanut butter banana wrap, while others find it average at best. Pricing is mentioned as a downside by some, but overall, the cafe seems to be a popular choice for its nutritious options and friendly staff.
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Excellent service. Very engaging and helpful young woman who helped us. Smoothie was good. Refreshing. We might have liked a little less ice ratio. It was a cold day.
Fast food type of venue and, the food is pretty good here. However, a couple of things that grates on me is the fact that the software heavily leverages you to provide a 15% tip for service. For this community oh, this is an outlier. I understand Management's desire to reward employees and readlly will provide such a tip with good service. However, like most chains with takeout menus, management uses a variety of rotating high school or college students. Service is somewhat spotty depending on the crew. Some excellent, some are not and some are sketchy in certain areas. The way things are structured, tipping us more of a default rather than an option
The smoothies, although pricey, are really delicious. I highly recommend the island green detox smoothie with either vitamin C or collagen. The food on the other hand, was very average at best. None of the dishes particularly stood out to me, and they are nothing I would crave later. The service was fast, and the staff was friendly. The restaurant was also clean and well-maintained. I've been here three times already, and I keep going back to this restaurant for the smoothies.
I love the place because you know it's really fresh and it's bright there's plenty of seating and I love it because they have like vegetarian options.But they are actually only have one picture in option but hey I get it every time I go there I just can't get enough of it this really good place to stop in the girls are nice it's clean and like I said it's really nice and bright in there it's not something dark restaurant Cafe type of place
Almost consistently 100%. Had a few visits in a row where food was missing, but it's been back on track lately. It can be kinda loud at times and the people at the register don't seem to realize it because they talk quiet, but that's my only complaint currently. Food options are great, smoothies are fabulous!
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