Tropical Smoothie Cafe — Restaurant in Pleasant Hills

A chain spreading to the Pittsburgh area, Tropical Smoothie Cafe offers things that I don't usually seek out in the form of snack-drinks. However, I knew they offered food as well, so I decided to stop in. I was very pleasantly pleased with what I found!

The smoothie I got was very good. No issues or complaints at all there. Though I'm not much of a smoothie afficianado, so perhaps the review for such is better spent on someone else.

The food itself was the real winner.

While the grilled cheese I got was middling at best, the rest of the food was surprisingly good. My wrap came out burrito-sized, with fresh veggies and plenty of tasty flavor combinations. So I really won out there. Though, what stole the show was the quesadilla. Probably the single best drivethrough quesadilla I've had anywhere, though I wouldn't be able to eat it while I drive. Fillings, cheese, a choice sauce, and everything cooked fresh and hot.

It was a delight, and so was everything put together. And not to mention I didn't spend a lot of money either.

The wait was a little longer than I might have liked, but I did also come right, first thing in the morning almost. So, that might've been me more than them.

Still, if that doesn't sound like an issue, I'd recommend giving...

Posting for a friend: I really wanted to like this place because it's a healthier alternative to the fast food junk other places in Pleasant Hills serve. It was my first time there today. I went through the drive-thru and ordered a Thai Chicken wrap with no cilantro. I was a bit disappointed with the wrap. For over $8 with the tax, it wasn't very big. And on top of that, I am gathering that they forgot I said no cilantro (which I dislike), added it, then had to pick it back off because I could taste an occasional piece every other bite. And they must have forgotten to add the Thai peanut dressing because it had zero on it. So I had a dry chicken and veggie wrap with cilantro 😝 Very disappointed with my first visit. Not sure I want to chance going back seeing other people's reviews here about tasteless watery smoothies...

Went there today and was surprised with a free sandwich and smoothie. Both were very good. My smoothie (bahama mama) gave me some serious Orange Julius vibes.

The place was clean and the staff was friendly even though they were packed due to the free food promotion.

I can't believe there are people on here complaining that they closed 5 minutes early. They gave away free food all day and were absolutely swamped as a result. When I was there there were at least 20 people coming in behind me. I'd imagine they underestimated the response that they got and either ran out of food or were completely exhausted after a marathon of a day. Shame on you for giving a one-star review to a brand new restaurant trying to get...