Three Tropical Express branded cups of colorful iced drinks — amber, red, and blue-green — lined up in front of flavor syrup bottles

Our story

Tropical bliss, served with warmth and speed.

A Latino-owned café & fruit bar, founded in 2017 and grown to three locations across Eastern Washington — built on quality, creativity, and a passion for great drinks.

Welcome to Tropical Express

A sweet escape, crafted with care

Experience tropical bliss at Tropical Express, where our expertly crafted drinks and flavors transport you to a sweet escape, served with warmth and speed. We’re proud to serve our community, and we believe in our mission to deliver delightful drinks that brighten your day.

Established in 2017, we proudly operate three locations, each crafted to bring you a taste of happiness. As a Latino-owned and operated business, we’re committed to quality, creativity, and exceptional service — and our dedicated team makes sure every customer feels right at home.

Starting with a passion for quality and service, the business has grown to three locations: one in Othello, WA, and two in the Tri-Cities. Known for its commitment to excellence, Tropical Express continues to be a community favorite for coffee lovers looking for both great flavors and friendly service.

A hand holding a clear cup of fresh-cut fruit from the Tropical Express fruit bar in front of the shop

From then to now

How we grew

  1. 01

    2017

    A passion becomes a shop

    Tropical Express opened with a love for quality, creativity, and tropical-themed drinks — and a goal to deliver an experience that brightens every customer’s day.

  2. 02

    Growing roots

    One shop becomes three

    Word spread fast. Built on great flavors and friendly service, Tropical Express grew to three locations — in Kennewick and the Tri-Cities, and in Othello, Washington.

  3. 03

    Today

    A community favorite

    Latino-owned and operated, we remain a neighborhood favorite for coffee lovers and flavor seekers — crafting every cup with the same care we started with.

A hand holding an iced matcha latte in a Tropical Express cup in front of the brand’s neon script wall

What we stand for

The Tropical Express way

We pride ourselves on crafting delicious beverages that cater to every taste — and on doing it with the kind of warmth that turns first-timers into regulars.

Quality & craft
Expertly crafted beverages made fresh to order, with real flavors and the kind of care you can taste in every sip.
Creativity
A rainbow of flavors and endless combinations — we love inventing new favorites and helping you build your perfect cup.
Warm service
Our dedicated team makes sure every customer feels right at home, served with warmth and speed.
Community & culture
Proudly Latino-owned and rooted in Eastern Washington, we’re honored to serve our neighbors every day.
Est. 2017
Crafting drinks with passion
3 spots
Across Eastern Washington
Latino-owned
Family-run & community-rooted
Daily
Open every day for your escape

Come find your sweet escape

Explore the menu or drop by one of our three locations — we’ll have something delicious waiting.