Arby's vs Tropical Smoothie Cafe: Menu Prices Compared (2026)
The short answer
Arby's is the cheaper of the two. Of the 3 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Arby's is cheaper on 2 of them, by an average of $2.43 per item.
Deals Worth Knowing at Both
Arby's
- The 2 for $7 mix-and-match covers the Classic Roast Beef, Crispy Chicken and Greek Gyro — two sandwiches for less than the price of one Half Pound.
- A Classic Roast Beef at $5.49 plus a small Curly Fries at $2.79 comes to less than most combo meals and is more food than the sandwich alone suggests.
- Arby's Rewards gives points on every purchase with free items starting around 500 points, and the app frequently runs $1 Curly Fries offers.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
- The half sandwich plus smoothie combo at $13.99 saves about $3.50 versus ordering a full flatbread and a smoothie separately.
- Skip the add-ins: two supplements add roughly $2.50 to a smoothie that already contains fruit and vegetables.
- Tropical Rewards gives points on every order, a free smoothie on signup and a birthday reward.
Arby's vs Tropical Smoothie Cafe — FAQ
Is Arby's cheaper than Tropical Smoothie Cafe in 2026?
Arby's is cheaper on most matched items — 2 of 3. Across the whole menu Arby's is the lower-priced of the two, at $6.29 for a typical item against $7.79 at Tropical Smoothie Cafe.
What is the price difference between Arby's and Tropical Smoothie Cafe?
On matched items the average difference is $2.43, or about 20% overall. Arby's averages $6.45 across 42 priced items; Tropical Smoothie Cafe averages $8.07 across 37.
Which has the cheaper entry price, Arby's or Tropical Smoothie Cafe?
Arby's starts at $2.39 (Soft Drink (medium)) and Tropical Smoothie Cafe at $1.99 (Chips).
Are these prices the same at every location?
No. Both chains let franchise owners set prices, so figures move by a dollar or more between markets and run highest at airport, stadium and highway locations. Treat these as the typical U.S. price, not a quote.