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03/02/2026
Cold, fresh, and made to glow ✨❄️
Our bottled juices are packed with vibrant ingredients and chilled to perfection — because refreshment should hit different. From deep, earthy beet blends to crisp green goodness and sweet watermelon vibes… there’s a flavor for every mood 🌿🍉
Grab one on your way to the beach, after Pilates, or whenever your body needs a reset 💚
02/23/2026
Mermaid vibes in a cup 🧜🏼♀️✨
Our Mermaid Bowl starts with a dreamy base of coconut cream, pitaya, and matcha layered with creamy chia pudding. Topped with fresh banana, strawberries, blueberries, h**p seeds, a drizzle of agave, and coconut shreds for the perfect tropical crunch. 🌴🥥
Fresh, colorful, and made to fuel your day 🌈💚
02/12/2026
GALENTINE'S EVENT TOMORROW ON SALE! 🥂 BYOB and enjoy painting, music, creating bouquets, food, and a goodie bag! Tickets in bio, hurry before they're gone!
02/07/2026
MISSION POSSIBLE 🥪✨
Herb focaccia stacked with tempeh bak’n, tomato, arugula, creamy avocado smash, red onion & garlic mayo — savory, fresh, and ridiculously satisfying.
Plant-based never tasted this bold 🌿🔥
Come make lunch easy today at Cafe Tropics ☀️🌴
01/29/2026
Golden, crispy, and gone in about 2 minutes 🤍
Fresh, warm, and packed with flavor — this is your sign to slow down, take a bite, and savor the moment.
Good food, good vibes, no rush 🥪✨
01/17/2026
Grab your besties for a fun night of painting, vision boarding, and good vibes at our Galentine’s bash!✨Purchase your ticket before spots run out! Space is limited for our exclusive event. Link is in our bio 💖🎀🎨
Of course men are welcomed too! We want everyone to feel the love.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1980752145989?aff=oddtdtcreator
01/17/2026
Grab your besties for a fun night of painting, vision boarding, and good vibes at our Galentine’s bash! Purchase your ticket before spots run out! Space is limited for our exclusive event. Link is in our bio 💖🎀🎨
Of course men are welcomed too! We want everyone to feel the love.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1980752145989?aff=oddtdtcreator
01/14/2026
If you missed our last Pilates event, consider this your sign ✨
The energy was incredible, the movement felt so good, and the spots filled up fast. If you want to flow with us next time, make sure you sign up early — tickets are already selling and space is limited. We can’t wait to move, breathe, and sweat together again 🤍🧘♀️ ‘s
Address
San Diego, CA
92109
Located in the heart of San Diego, visitors can easily reach this smoothie & juice bar and vegetarian & vegan café by car or public transport.
If taking public transport, board any MTS bus that stops at the intersection of Park Boulevard and University Avenue. From there, walk two blocks east on University Avenue until you reach the venue.
For those who prefer to drive, take I-5 South and exit onto CA-94 East towards Downtown San Diego. Continue on CA-94 East until you reach Exit 3B for 30th Street. Turn left onto 30th Street and continue for approximately 1 mile then turn right onto University Avenue. The venue will be located on your left-hand side after two blocks.
There is limited street parking available near the venue but a paid parking lot is situated across the street for those who cannot find a space. Public parking lots are also available nearby with varying rates depending on the time of day.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
8:30am - 3:30pm |
| Tuesday |
8:30am - 3:30pm |
| Wednesday |
8:30am - 3:30pm |
| Thursday |
8:30am - 3:30pm |
| Friday |
8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Saturday |
8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Sunday |
8:30am - 4:30pm |
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What people say
Café Tropics in San Diego is a small, sister-owned café that offers a variety of delicious and healthy options. Their smoothies, paninis, fresh fruit, and coffee are all top-notch. The Tropics Bowl is a must-try with its combination of ACAI, UBE, GRANOLA, BANANA, STRAWBERRIES, KIWI, HEMPSEEDS, ALMONDS topped with agave. The Mission Possible Panini is also a great option for those looking for something savory. For those who want to indulge in something sweet yet healthy, the Cocoa N' Strawberry Toast is perfect with its multigrain bread topped with almond butter, banana slices, strawberries, granola, cocoa nibs and coconut flakes. Café Tropics also offers refreshing smoothies like the Cocomango Smoothie which is made with mangoes and coconuts. Their Acai bowls are also highly recommended as they are the best way to end your morning workout or treat yourself after a long day. Overall Café Tropics is an excellent choice for anyone looking for healthy yet delicious food options in San Diego.