Tropical Smoothie Cafe is a chain restaurant, but when I saw this one in Martinsburg, it was the first I had heard of it. So, I wanted to check it out.



"It started on a beach in Florida. The calm gulf waters, friends enjoying games in the sand and a need for replenishment from the warm Florida sun. We started by blending fruits and vegetables together to create unique and refreshing smoothies. And customers lined up for our tasty creations.

Then in 1997, we opened our first cafe in Tallahassee, Florida. Guests now had a place to sit and relax while we made their favorite smoothies. Two years later, we added a range of wholesome food options to complement our smoothies, all made fresh.

We started as a destination for flavor, and it’s a proud heritage that we continue today. We are guided by a simple belief: when you eat better, you feel better."



They have a number of healthy smoothies, like a "Detox Island Green," with spinach and kale. Since I was there during the holiday season, they had a "Cranberry Truffle Smoothie," which included Ghiradelli White chocolate and yogurt. AND, it came with an edible, candy straw. This was actually so good - frozen fruity with some creamy texture - and while it may be on the "naughty" list at this establishment, I thought it was maybe better than a chocolate shake I might typically get. Yum.

Grade: A