Bites Nearby: Tropical Smoothie Cafe

From the name, one might not think to stop by Tropical Smoothie to cure their hunger.

at the edge of Manassas, the franchise chain has a delicious mix of healthy handmade sandwiches, salads and wraps to choose from as well as a full list of just about any smoothie known to man.

Want to try something healthy and refreshing? A 'blimey limey' smoothie made from fresh pineapple, strawberries, orange & lime goes great with their cranberry-walnut chicken salad. Crisp romaine lettuce & mixed greens, tomatoes, and the chicken salad compliment the frozen drink perfectly.

The sandwiches, wraps and grilled flatbread sandwiches offer a variety of flavors to satisfy your tastes, here are a few:

• Cordon Bleu Wrap - white tortilla with chicken, ham, bacon, swiss and light ranch dressing.
• Popeye's Favorite - chicken, creamy spinach, artichoke spread, low-fat mozzarella, tomatoes on a white tortilla.
• Wasabi Roast Beef Sandwich- roast beef, pepper jack, romaine, wasabi caesar dressing on toasted ciabatta.
• Peanut Butter Banana Crunch Flatbread - peanut butter, banana, granola & honey on grilled flatbread.

Pair the peanut butter banana crunch flatbread with a peanut butter cup smoothie for the ultimate blast of peanut butter and bananas!

Smoothies can also be 'supercharged' by adding healthy, natural supplements. They include:

• Matcha Green Tea, Energizer, Multi-Vitamin, Whey or Soy Protein, Stress Defense, Vitamin C Immune Complex & weight management.

Tropical Smoothie also serves breakfast and opens up at 7am M-F. If you're not up that early, don't worry they serve breakfast all day.

Currently running the 'Beachside BBQ' promotion for the summer with three different Hawaiian-style sandwiches and a refreshing summer strawberry lemonade smoothie. Check out the coupon available on our Patch site or visit Tropical Smoothie at www.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com.