Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Kalamazoo

“It was fine. I will certainly be back but it wasn't the best experience. This was my first time at a Tropical Smoothie Cafe and while it won't be my last, I may be hesitant to return. When we walked in, we were hit by a very pungent smell kind of like something was extremely burnt. It was very off-putting and definitely not something I wanted to smell first thing in the morning or when I'm about to eat. The smell aside, it was small but relatively pleasant inside. As a first timer here, the menu was extremely confusing and overwhelming with so many options to choose from and many of which seemed to be pretty expensive. I got the peanut butter crunch bowl for around $12 or so and while it was good and filling, it wasn't the best. Even with banana, almonds, peanut butter, cocoa nibs, and honey, it still tasted pretty bland and for $12, though it filled me up, was a surprisingly small serving probably less than 2 cups for the whole thing. The service was excellent and I have nothing but good things to say about that. Overall, my first time wasn't bad but it wasn't anything to write home about.“

“I dont frequent smoothie bars. I asked a smoothie-rista what his favorite was. He said they all taste the same. I ordered 2 completely different types, and he was right. They all taste the same. It was a nice diversion from a milkshake (I'm allergic to milk in my old age) and not a bad experience, but I'm unlikely to make a habit of it.“