We Chicagoans love our food, sometimes the greasier the better. We all know that pizza place that delivers right to your door with a free bottle of RC to rinse down your artery clogging meal. From time to time though, a healthy snack/meal wouldn’t be a bad idea.
Instead of RC, “TSC” offers a full array of real fruit smoothies that taste good and are actually good for you. The “Pomegranate Plunge” combined bananas, strawberries, and pomegranate to pack a healthy punch. The “Island Intensity” combines the power of blueberry and acai to deliver an antioxidant powerhouse. One sip and there’s no denying that your enjoying real fruit and not just a sugary imposter.
While smoothies are at the forefront, you shouldn’t assume there’s nothing good to eat here. In fact they have a full line of sandwiches and wraps. Standouts include the turkey bacon ranch bistro sandwich and the buffalo chicken wrap. What’s impressive is the quality of the meat. Unlike many sandwich shops that serve processed deli meats, “TSC” serves thinly sliced oven roasted turkey breast. Both offer a fresh flavor that satisfies but doesn’t overfill.
Sandwich and a smoothie will run you about $8-10, which is on par with other lunch destinations but with higher quality. Overall Tropical Smoothie Café offers fresh tastes and tropical décor for reasonable prices. So grab your shades, take a sip, and let the islands take a hold of you. Rating *** out of ****.
Location
500 N. Hough St.
Barrington, IL 60010
