Tropical Smoothie Cafe

THEY CLOSED DOWN! I should have expected it. The strip mall they were located was a little deserted… But they seriously made the best and fresh smoothies ! The Fullerton location its just «blah». Employees are not as friendly and the smoothies honestly do not taste the same or great. It taste more like Jamba Juice and Juice It Up combined. So disappointed…

What happened to tropical smoothie!!! I came here tn and it was closed down! So disappointed :’(((

I was craving smoothies and I just searched for the nearest one in the area. I didn’t know what to expect when I walked in, but I was pleasantly surprised. The worker was really friendly and helped me decide which smoothie to try.
The store is cutely decorated and just has a very bright and happy feeling. I didn’t try any food, but I would come back to try another smoothie.
I also noticed pictures of a road runner and the store employee told me that one frequently visits the store and is in the area. I hope I see one next time I’m there!

This lil juice bar is pretty cool with the bright bold colors, especially the lime green. Looks and feels like a Jamba, but with lots of sandwich choices that looked pretty good.
I got the Bahama Mama which was refreshing & it had all the fruits I love.
The service was on par. It was pretty dead here on a Sunday afternoon.
I’d come back to try out the other flavors & warm sandwiches.

Jamba Juice, please don’t be mad that I got a smoothie from another blender.
For a while now, I had been interested in Tropical Smoothie’s menu, specifically their bahama mama which is a mixture of strawberries, pineapple, coconut and white chocolate. Doesn’t sound divine?
It was around 2pm and the place was practically empty. We were greeted by a friendly man who resembled robin williams not so long ago. He was nice enough and explained their more popular drinks.
I still ended up with the bahama mama because of the damn white chocolate. The honey ended up with a strawberry lemonade which they offer for a limited time.
The consistency of the smoothies are nice and thick. Unfortunately, their smallest, or maybe only size is a 24 oz which is pretty large and a bit heavy on the wallet at $ 5.
My bahama mama was alright, I was able to distinguish each element per their menu except for the white chocolate. Which was the primary reason I ordered that in the first place. Nonetheless, it was still a tasty smoothie. His strawberry lemonade had a great ratio of sweet to tart. It was also really thirst quenching.
What does set this place apart from Jamba is their food offerings. I was quite impressed at the large variety of salads, sammies, wraps, etc. Next time, when my wallet is feeling more generous and my tummy isnt in the mood for something greasier, I’ll definitely give ‘em a try.

Delissshhhh! I had the buffalo chicken wrap. and it was so good, the service is excellent, my daughter had a quesidilla and the manager gave her some free chips! I will def come back and try one of the green tea smoothies and a salad.

This place is delicious. The service is always friendly and reliable. The smoothies are absolutely wonderful; Sunrise Sunset is my all time favorite! The best deal is the Paradise Combo. $ 10 for a sandwich and a smoothie? Talk about a great deal =)

friendly friendly staff. good smmothies with choices for those that are trying to watch the calories.

I like their smoothies n sandwiches :)

Very nice service — friendly and helpful. We split a smoothie and they even put it in two cups for us without having to ask! The smoothies were good. Have not tried the sandwiches. Too bad the location is a little inconvenient, but nice overall.

I’m new to Chino Hills, so I’ve been trying to find local places good for a quick and refreshing lunch. After trying Tropical Smoothie Café today, I’ll definitely be adding it to my list.
By recommendation of the girl taking my order, I got the Turkey Avocado sandwich and Strawberry-​Banana smoothie (forgot the name). Sandwich is DELICIOUS and so refreshing! Also a very decent size! The smoothie is also HUGE, and I’m still sipping on it right now!
Will definitely be back to try more of the sandwiches and smoothies!

I love this lil boutique Smoothie Café their sandwiches are very excellent and service is always on point !!! 5 Stars

The stars should be more like 3.5 in my opinion (overall). If it was just smoothies then I’ll stick with my 4 stars. Their smoothies aren’t too bad. I guess you can say it’s more fresh than Jamba Juice or Juice It Up but it’s still frozen fruit. There’s just no sherbert or juices added. They’re very open to customization so that’s great but if you don’t have an idea of what would be good mixed, best option is to ask the staff.
Now, my gripe with the place. The food. It’s expensive and not that great. Yeah, I guess the wraps/​salads/​sandwiches are supposed to be healthier. But to be honest, it’s not. Wraps still have a lot of sauces and the meats taste very processed. It’s not horrible but for the price it’s not really worth it without a coupon. The flatbread sandwiches are small. Price I think is $ 3.99, it’s worth $ 2.50 in my book. I got a BBQ chicken flatbread and it wasn’t too great, cheese wasn’t melted nor was it really present, the chicken was fine (but tasted processed/​pre-​packaged), and lots of red onions.
The wraps. What I have tried. King Caesar, Jamaican Jerk, Popeye’s. It’s interesting getting a Caesar wrap that warm. Always thought a salad type wrap would be cold but it’s okay in flavor, seems like it’s lacking cheese. The Jamaican Jerk wrap is enjoyable because it has this slight kick of spice at the end. Popeye’s I also enjoy because there’s the spinach artichoke spread in there to compliment and add flavor. It’s almost like the King caesar but has the added flavor. But comes with a cost, it’s significantly more salty. Either way for $ 6.29 for a wrap is pretty pricey because it’s not that large. Should be closer to $ 4.99 but it’s a franchise and they have costs.
End: Best smoothie place? Not in my opinion but it’s good. They have one large size and the price is comparable to the other large chains. Food? Maybe try a wrap but I’d definitely avoid the Bistro Sandwich and Grilled Flatbreads.

Great smoothies acai berries are the bombs. Great walking disntance from home.
I like this tropical smoothie better than anywhere else. The one in Fullerton didn’t have a great service, but this one in chino hills is great service.

I“m sitting in here right now and I’m really enjoying it. Wifi and a smoothie on a hot day.
I guess I really only come here now with the coupon and on hot days. I wish I could come more but it does get expensive after a while.
They taste more consistent now for the better. Employees here are nice and service is great.

My bestbestbestbestbestbset friend first introduced me to this place. She told me it was an awesome place and that it was better than Jamba Juice. So, I gave it a shot.
She told me to get the ultimate club sandwhich with a beach bum w/​white chocolate. She tells all newcomers to get that.
WHAT A GOOD RECOMMENDATION! It was absolutely delish! The food was good and. the best part is, the SMOOThie is Even better! everything just tastes so much better and fresh!
I’d also recommend the tropi colada (i think that’s what it’s called) It’s pretty good too.
5 stars for this place! AND go on national flip flops day to get a free smoothiee yee yee
The one in SD is very friendly.

Awesome smoothies at a great price! so many to choose from and the employees are so patient when waiting for you to order. They only have one size, to me it is too large, but worth it! They do have kid sizes, but those are too small – but just right for kids! I’ve also tried their wraps and every one that I’ve tried was good. They make it fresh so be a little patient because it may take awhile.
Customer service is great! I am greeted every time I walk in.
The place is always clean too!

Their smoothies are satisfying on a hot day. It had the perfect blend of sweet and sour. So good! I tried one of their wraps. It tastes alright. It’s just a bit overpriced for the size and content. Other than that, yum!

I liked it so much I went here again. 2 days in a row, this time I ordered a different smoothie but just as good and still think it’s better than Jamba Juice.
i ordered a buffalo chicken wrap with no cheese and no tomatoes. I didn’t even think they were taking long, but the person preparing it came out from the back and says «I’m sorry it’s taking so long, I made it with cheese and tomatoes, the other one is almost done. But I’ll give you a cookie for making you wait.» HAHA do I look like I need a cookie? I told her it’s OK and she didn’t have to. She then offered me the other wrap that she made on accident, I took her up on that offer.
Now that’s what I call service! So if you’re in the area, please stop by here. I’d like to keep this place around. Doesn’t seem like they get too much business because of their location.

I’ve visited the Tropical Smoothie Café twice but only made a purchase once. The first time I went there my friend was sick and she was looking for something to soothe her throat. The workers were really friendly and gave my friend some recommendations.
Dying of thirst after having lunch in Lake Elsinore (don’t ask me why I was there), I finally decided to make a purchase. I had a look at their menu and had a hard time deciding. Most of the menu had similar ingredients in different permutations. I picked the Mango Magic. I was not disappointed. They didn’t come with any of the boosts like Jamba Juice, which I classify as snake oil anyways.
The Mango Magic tasted like real mango, texture and all. It was so good I drank the whole cup (very large) all by myself. I would almost say that if someone asked me for a sip, I would have to think twice because it was too good to share.
I haven’t tried the rest of the menu. They have sandwiches, wraps, and salads at reasonable prices. I think I will have to go back soon and work my way down their menu.
I encourage people to go so that they stay in business. I know rent in Chino Hills isn’t cheap and I want this place to stay around.