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    A Special Blend

    4.9 (125 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Good for working

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    Tanya R.

    Coffee with a mission and service with a smile and a passion for customer service. As soon as you walk up to the counter at any Special Blend you feel like you're being greeted by family or a long time friend. The staff is always so warm and welcoming and they make it a point to make a connection with you. Today I was a "lovely" customer and my cappuccino was perfection-foam for days. Lots of cozy tables with fresh cut flowers to sit and enjoy your beverage. It's a great space to study, work, read a book, or share a cup with a friend or loved one. A Special Blend is definitely a special place that offers up so much more than coffee. Go check them out and I promise you will leave feeling fulfilled and uplifted.

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    Ahnae S.

    If you ever need something to warm your tummy and warm your heart, this is a great place to visit. When I arrived, there was a nice young gentleman who greeted me by opening the door. What makes this place so special is their mission. Their mission is to provide training and employment to adults with developmental disabilities. How special, beautiful and much needed! Everyone here was so joyful and helpful. Anytime you need a pick me up, a friendly face or encounter, please please please stop here! I received a special badge of honor while visiting and it couldn't have come at a better time.

    Jada H.

    Wow, I think I found my new favorite coffee shop! This place smells absolutely so good! The staff is filled with so much joy and hospitality. My drink was so delicious and not too sweet. There are so many options for drinks, pastries, and even ice cream! It is also a beautiful location to come work in because there are so many seating options. I cannot wait to come back here the next time I am in town. I am so pleased with my experience here. This is a must visit.

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    Karen F.

    Six years ago, I was the first to review ASB. Very happy to report that they continue to be a strong positive option for coffee, tea, and community! Friendly staff and today my chai latte had a beautiful holiday bow artfully crafted in the foam.

    Lots of space to sit and chat or get some work done.
    Mitchel S.

    Throughout our lives, we will do many things that we wish we would have handled differently. If only we had the wisdom and perspective that we have when we are older, but alas, when we are young and learning, mistakes can be made and yet, invaluable life lessons can be learned. Even bigger than that, we can take those lessons learned and use it to make a positive impact on the world When I was young, I was bullied a lot by the kids at school. As with most kids who are bullied, I tended tend to gravitate to another group and suddenly I found myself picking on someone else. As much as I dreaded being made fun of by the kids, I partook in the neighborhood kids making fun of Ellen Rubenstein, a girl with down syndrome who lived on our block. We called her names and we excluded her and even then I knew it was wrong and hurtful. And yet, I participated!! So what do you do with that life experience? When I found myself the Executive Director of the Community Theatre of Greensboro, I saw an opportunity to include the special needs community, and in my own way, try to makeup for my insensitivity as a kid. Subsequently, this population has flourished at the Community Theatre of Greensboro, with a concerted effort to accommodate our special needs population in classes and shows and also including a program called Onstage and Inclusive that we created specifically targeted towards engaging the special needs community. It has been lifechanging for the participants and has educated our theatre community on inclusiveness and advocacy. So you can imagine my sense of Joy when I found out A Special Blend opened on Market Street a few years ago. This is a wonderful coffee shop that is managed and run and staffed by members of the special needs community. Here they learn a trade, have jobs and grow in leaps and bounds in their abilities to thrive in our community. What I did not know until my first visit is that so many of my ex-actors and actresses from CTG's Onstage and Inclusive and The Wizard of Oz work at A Special Blend. I met a friend of mine there the other day. He enjoyed a fruit smoothie and a danish and I had an iced tea made out of green tea. The atmosphere is warm and cozy. Located in an easily accessible shopping strip on West Market Street near Holden, A Special Blend has outside seating as well as plenty inside. Usually a greeter at the door sets the tone as you walk inside and can feel the appreciation of everybody there that you have chosen A Special Blend to spend some of your time and enjoy some of their offerings. I even ran into Cameron who was one of our actors who has an affinity for the weather. I can always count on him to tell me what's in store when a storm is coming! Lol I would highly recommend you checking this place out. The prices are right, the site is spacious and inviting and you are supporting our special needs community that thrive with opportunities like this at A Special Blend. I may have hurt Ellen Rubinstein as a child, but I am so happy I have been able to turn that into supporting CTG, our special needs population, while enjoying the special treatment I receive in a special place by our special needs community! Give it a shot!

    Audrey L.

    We parked right in front and were greeted by a young gentleman who opened the door and greeted us. Katie, Megan, and I didn't get the other workers' name, gave us suggestions on what to try. They all were friendly, engaging, and polite workers. We each ordered something different, and all commented on how good our drinks were. This is a good space to work out of since it's not that noisy in there. They also sell ice cream and other merchandise items. They have a TV and there was mention of free sign language classes being offered.

    Morgan S.

    I will forever rave about this place! It makes me smile to go in and enjoy a wonderful coffee! The workers are so nice and fun to talk to! Will continue to come back time after time!! Definitely want to check out the high point location

    Tessa O.

    Hands down one of my favorite coffee shops in the area. Not only do I love their mission, but the coffee is always delicious. One of my favorite drinks to get is the dirty chai. It always has a great cinnamon/chai flavor. They have a lot of different milk options which is great if you're dairy free. The prices are affordable, especially compared to other local coffee shops. The inside has a lot of space and is a great area to get work done. They also have a lot of local events there which is worth looking into because they're pretty cool. The service is always great - they really make sure to get your drink and order correct. Last time, I got the cheese bagel with jalapeño cheddar cream cheese and it was absolutely delicious. The bagel has so much cheese. Sometimes you have to wait a little bit for your food/drink but I think it's absolutely worth it

    Daniel P.

    best thing about being here is they're open for coffee and things that go with coffee including cookies, scones, sammiches, and non-pop brand tarts. as a bonus the coffee is actually very good even though it was way too hot to drink for the first ten or twelve minutes I was sitting ;-) clean comfortable little shop with a variety of seating options and table toppings: sinky chairs and straight backs to fit coffee tables, regular tables, and counter heights... with bits of art on the wall that are available for purchase. the coffee menu is pretty standard; there's about a dozen ways to get coffee-and-lightener and a similar number of non-coffee options for y'all no-bean odd balls :-) not like I'm going to make the trip up from lake norman on a regular basis but if I lived near here I'd be back.

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