My women's group needed a meet up point and suggested National Chain That's Kinda Problematic and my smart mouth goes "what about Kalesia?" thinking no one was ACTUALLY going to go for that. Well they did and boy am I glad they did because I LOVE Kalesia and loved having the chance to show it to new people. I was just afraid there'd be too many of us. But I got super lucky and there was a large open table. Everyone really enjoyed their drinks. They all got the fancy blends but I'm perfectly happy with my "teatannic" (the largest size and that name cracks me up) Moroccan Mint. So refreshing iced. This is a delightful, cozy, Asian themed café. There are a few food options like bahn mi and rice bowls and tons of tea and a few latte options. The service is always so friendly and I always see little groups hanging out and chatting and individuals doing some studying or working. They even have a gorgeous quiet room, set up to take your shoes off and sit comfortably on the floor and study or write or work in peace. I could definitely see bringing my laptop and working on a novel with a delicious, comforting tea. I haven't tried the food yet because every time I come here it's either right before or right after dinner plans, but it looks and smells SO good and my time is coming! read more

Kaleisia Tea Lounge - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Nicely nestled into a group buildings on Fletcher Ave. A quiet hideaway with great fragrances from the food and tea. We were promptly greeted and the menu explained. I picked the spicy red Thai curry that comes with rice and I also ordered an immunity tea. The seasoning was perfect. Lightly spice curry and a calming immunity tea. The restaurant is clean and open. There is even a quiet room with cushion around the table. The gift shop has lots of teas and tea sets as well as tea balls. The food was hot and fresh. A very nice environment. read more

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Smell the different teas, and make your choice, hot or iced (I went for the Vanilla Bourbon). Food offerings limited and mostly vegan, but some interesting choices, like the Korean BBQ Bowl with seitan, and only $12! All meals served in Styrofoam carryout containers with flimsy plastic cutlery. Bowl was very tasty, but probably wouldn't satisfy the bigger eaters. read more

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Very cute place. I ordered lavender limeade and earl grey cookies. Both items were delicious. The drink wasn't too sweet which was good. Service was good. Friendly staff. Cute shop but not a lot of tables. read more

Kaleisia Tea Lounge - Lavender limeade - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tampa, Florida

If you're in Tampa, you MUST go here. Food: the food is quick and fresh. My go-to is the Asian noodles, spicy or pumpkin soup; iced mango matcha; and a matcha cupcake. Bury me in those cupcakes - my heavens. Literally cannot get enough of them!!! And the tea cookies! Just lovely. Their lemongrass tofu - I could eat it every day!!! Service: the staff here is really wonderful! Everyone is friendly and kind and so knowledgeable about all the teas! Ambiance: it's an intimate space with indoor and outdoor seating. They have a giant wall of loose leaf tea so def grab a bag to go before leaving. You won't regret coming here, I pinky promise! Love it so much! read more

I've been coming here for years for tea, games, and a quiet place to get computer work done. It's been a while but I'm glad I came today and was able to get a soy milk matcha latte with a medium sweet profile. It's a good spot that serves as a 3rd space for those who don't want to be blasted by Starbucks music. It's much more chill here and there's a shoes-off quiet room to lock in. read more

Kaleisia Tea Lounge - tea and computer time - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I visited here two times within the past week and will be visiting again soon. Ive had the spot saved for awhile and finally went and wasn't disappointed. Their menu has a couple options and a good priced combo meal which includes the entree, 2 spring rolls, a cupcake, chips/salad, and a drink- all for under $20. Their tea options were multiple pages long and they also had plenty of options on retail to buy for yourself. I got the bbq bowl both times since it was so good. Everything is given in to-go containers so it's easy to pack up and I had plenty to bring home. The seating is pretty limited having them inside and outside, but there is a whole study room dedicated for being quiet that have some wall plugs for charging your devices. The lounge is also darkly lit allowing natural lightly which makes it perfect to focus on your work. The only downside is that the ac doesn't seem to be strong so it gets hot inside especially if there's a lot of people. I heavily recommend trying a sweetened iced hojicha latte with soy milk to cool you down! The worker was sweet and explained to me the process of how it's made which I enjoyed learning about :) read more

Kaleisia Tea Lounge - bbq entree with matcha cupcake, salad, and hojicha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Kaleisa has grown up ocer the 30 years I've been aware of them! I came to see the Queens tea, foos for love. Which was put on by friends. Kaliesa closed the eatery and made it a for ticket only show which was awesome. My friend and I sharedd a chicken Bhan Mi and each had a boba coffee. The food was fresh and delicious, the show was a good one and the boba was delectable. Im so glad I went and got to try Kaleisa again read more

Kaleisia Tea Lounge - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Seriously the best matcha or brewed tea in Tampa Bay. I used to come here all the time as a student at USF since they have plenty of indoor AND outdoor patio seating, free WiFi, clean bathrooms, and even a silent tea room that's open to the public (floor seating only, shoes off, no music / excessive noise), resembling an authentic Japanese tea room. The quality and quantum of the food is 100% worth the price and I would recommend upgrading any entree you get to a set which comes with a small dessert, your choice of salad / veggie straws on the side, and 2 spring rolls with dipping sauce. Whether it's your first time or you're just trying something new on the menu, the staff are very patient and helpful talking you through all the options and any dietary restrictions. PLUS almost any entree can be turned into a vegan / vegetarian-friendly dish instead. read more

This has always been a go-to place for studying when I was in undergrad and graduate school. The vibes are so calming and they even have a separate quiet room. The service is always amazing, you feel entirely welcome upon entering and you are always greeted with a smile. Now to the food and teas, this is truly where they shine. They have so many tasty options with many vegan dishes including the spicy red curry which has lemongrass tofu and rice on the side. They have a full loose leaf tea wall and an option to purchase just the tea leaves if you want to make at home (as well as teapots and teacup sets!) I got the strawberry matcha which has fresh strawberry purée at the bottom - such a refreshing drink on a hot day! Parking is plentiful and lots of seating with outlets. Also outdoor seats available as well with outlets! read more

Kaleisia Tea Lounge - Strawberry matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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OMG, can we just take a moment to admire how beautiful the interior of this place is? One of the first things that caught my eye was their tea sample station--it was such a thoughtful touch! They had different tea options categorized by flavor (sweet, herbal, etc.), and the one offered that day was absolutely delicious. I ordered the vegan curry dish, and wow--it did not disappoint. The heat and spice were perfectly balanced, and it was served piping hot, just the way I like it. I paired it with the tropical tea, which was super refreshing and complemented the meal beautifully. The service was great, too. My order was taken promptly and brought to my table with care. One charming detail I loved was the quiet nook where you can take off your shoes and relax--it's perfect for reading or getting some work done. This spot is definitely a hidden gem. I had no idea it was tucked away off this road, but I'll absolutely be back for more peaceful lunch breaks. read more

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I'm ashamed that this is my first review of Kaleisia because my husband and I have been coming here almost 3x a week for the past two years! We LOVE Kaleisia! The teas are delicious and the variety is unmatched! Their boba is the perfect consistency. Their food is delicious and made with quality (great vegan options as well). The customer service is authentic and amazing! The owner is all about community. The workshops they hold are very informative and interesting! Basically, Kaleisia is awesome. Definitely one of my favorite spots in Tampa! read more

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So happy I found this place! I brought a 15 year old with me to show her boba for her first time, and this was the perfect place for us. It was super busy for a Sunday around 3pm, so we had to wait a little bit for a table, but it worked out fine for us. There's even a quiet room where you're supposed to go shoe-free, which is interesting. Lots of different tea options, and I like that it's all super customizable. I just got their coconut tea iced, and my mentee got a fruity tea with the popping boba and she loved it. Can't wait to go back! Would be a great place to work/study too! read more

Kaleisia Tea Lounge - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tampa, Florida

My go to tea / boba shop in Tampa for years! Staff are always so welcoming and remember our orders. Food and drinks are always made fresh and always consistent. Favorites include the pistachio and matcha smoothies, which can be made vegan! Asian noodles are always so good as well. read more

K-indness A-mbience L-ove E-levated I-rresistible S-afe I-mmaculate A-uthentic What can I say? These words and so many more describe how much Kaleisia Tea Lounge means to me and my community. As someone who consumes ALOT of boba, Kaleisia stands out. They are consistently putting out banger after banger with perfectly cooked boba. Whether you're a milk tea, fruit tea, traditional tea fan or other, they got something for everyone. And the seasonal menus got my wife and I counting down the days in our calendar every year! Maybe my favorite part about this place is the stellar boba baristas. They are one of the kindest groups of professionals serving TPA Bay. Shout out to Kim's whole team. What are you waiting for? Pull up!!! read more

Kaleisia Tea Lounge - Mango Matcha Latte and a Vietnamese Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Met my interest here. He was a frequent visitor. We came on the 20 year Sunday celebration. I had a tasty tea combo not sure exactly what it was but I enjoyed it. We also share a tofu sandwich. I will definitely visit again. Wish the hours were longer. Staff was very helpful & polite read more

On my way home, I felt like having some tea. So, I searched for tea places nearby and found Kaleisia Tea Lounge. The tea lounge was a beautiful place with a lovely ambiance and a great decor. I went straight to the counter to order a Thai Tea with Boba and the service was exceptional. Within no time, I received my order of Thai Tea. It was a delectable blend of perfectly roasted tea and the right amount of boba. I loved drinking my tea at Kaleisia Tea Lounge, and would highly recommend it for tea lovers. read more

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Most delicious coffee and tea in temple terrace Employees are super friendly and prices are reasonable for the quality! Great study spot but tables could be limited depending on time/day of the week. If it's your first time highly suggest getting the Vietnamese Iced Coffee with boba. It's so good i can't seem to bring myself to ever try anything else read more

Kaleisia Tea Lounge - Viet Iced Coffee and Black Truffle Tea (Seasonal) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tampa, Florida

No better place to get great tea, lovely tea accessories and learn all sorts of neat things. This is one of my favorite Tampa spots and definitely my favorite tea lounge. read more

Great food and timely service. Ambience is great. Options to dine in or outside on patio and as usual consistent friendly service....

I find myself consistently drawn to the enchanting ambiance of Kaleisia Tea Lounge. The atmosphere is nothing short of delightful, with its soft, dimmed lighting that creates a warm and inviting glow. The expansive glass windows allow for a seamless connection to the outside world, enhancing the overall experience with a refreshing sense of openness. Ive had about 50% of their food menu and its all been so delicious, not a fan of the veggie straws as a side in a nonesealed container; doesnt stay crispy very long. The tea selection is great, I really recommend this place. The staff is so friendly and welcoming overall great vibes. read more

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Delicious food, tasty tea and excellent customer service. I had the Korean BBQ combo set and everything was great. It was a decent amount of food for the price. They have several vegan options including cupcakes. I also appreciated they took time to walk me through the teas available, and made recommendations. The place was packed on a rainy Sunday afternoon, and it was easy to see why. I've already recommended this place to multiple people, and we will be back soon. Thank you Maurice for the great recommendations and service. read more

Teas are wonderful. There is an incredible array to choose from. The food is phenomenal and lots of options for vegan/vegetarian.

Such a cute study spot! Good amount of seating indoor, outdoors, and a quiet study area where you take your shoes off and sit on the floor. The WiFi was a bit difficult to connect to and VERY slow ended up hot spotting. The drinks come out quickly and can be customized to milk and toppings of choice. The strawberry matcha was just ok I wouldn't get it again it was watery tasting not very pronounced matcha flavoring the strawberry really saved it. Lots of food options and seems to be primarily plant based. read more

Kaleisia Tea Lounge - Tropical sunset tea & strawberry matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Solid 4 stars! I've had this on my list of places to try. Been to the plaza where they are located a few times but this place closes relatively early and I seem to always miss it after I've dined at another place in the plaza. Well tonight I was determined lol. Walked in and no line, not busy at all. Surprised at how much loose leaf they had for sale as well as other tea items. I already knew what I wanted since I always look at menus before going to new places. I got the strawberry matcha latte, you cannot customize it fyi. So it comes as it comes and that's SWEET. It's sweetness is purely from the strawberry purée, not from any added sugars. The taste - good! But just a bit too sweet for me. All I could really taste was the purée which took away from the matcha for me. So I'll definitely be back and already told my tea friends but I'll be getting something different. Annndddd probably getting some loose leaf while I'm there lol. read more

Kaleisia Tea Lounge - Strawberry matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Odd... I am positive I have reviewed Kaleisia in the past, as I used to live nearby and went often. But no review showing up. Delicious beverages, excellent service, lovely decor and surroundings! They also have a nice selection of yummy sandwiches and sweet treats (vegan and non-vegan). Great place to stop and just relax a bit, with some good tea or a snack. read more

Kaleisia Tea Lounge - Interior - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Kaleisia is a charming tea lounge, located in a strip mall on Fletcher Avenue. You order at the register, and they call your name when your order is ready. Inside is clean and bright, with wood tables to sit at both inside and outside. They offer free wi-fi, and this would be my home away from home if I were still in college. When the person working the register found out it was my first time in the store, she came out behind the register and gave me a tour of the wall of teas they offer. Since I was looking for a non-caffeinated iced tea, I ended up going with a Rooibos chai tea. I love that she let me know ahead of time it would also have flavors of coconut in it - I was so impressed that she knew her teas down to the fine details. Fresh brewed tea takes about 6-7 minutes to seep, but it's thoughtful they still mentioned it, so I knew how long my drink would take. It was delicious! I had them add boba, but it didn't really need it. I regret that I didn't buy some of that flavorful tea to go, or some of their really cute tea accessories (cups, teapots, etc.). I can't wait to go back and try their food. read more

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This is always worth the hour drive from the southside...wish they would drop on down to St Pete and bless us with love and a shorter drive. NTL everything is so delish here that distance will not stop me from a spectacular meal fab tea and always a nice experience read more

Kaleisia Tea Lounge - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Found this little gem while trying to loom for a spot to eat lunch and do a little work before a VA appointment. This place is super cute! I love their tea paraphernalia's and I love that they have a quiet room as well. The boba is really good and fresh! We ordered some lunch too. We got a bulgogi bowl (I think that's what it was) and an Asian Noodle set which came with spring rolls, a vegan cupcake and some veggie straws. For how much they charge for the set the veggie straws was disappointing. The bowl was good. It was a good portion and good flavor. The Asian noodles...was sad. It's just fettuccine noodles with like peppers and tofu. Very bland and not much flavor. Even after pouring their "sauce" on it. Get something else. The matcha cupcake is on the dry side but for a vegan cupcake it's not too bad. Definitely coming back for the boba and their merch! It'll make cute Christmas presents for the tea lovers! read more

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How did I find you sooner? Kaleisia, you impressed me! Atmosphere: Hidden in a bit of a rundown strip mall, off a major road, you'll find Kaleisia Tea Lounge. Upon walking in you feel like you've stepped into a half trendy, half lower east side spot. There are tons of tea pots, tea, and specialty drink mixes to purchase on the left, a quiet shoes off space in front of you, and the right the food! Food: As a meat eater myself, I didn't have the highest of hopes for the vegan bulgogi made with seitan. The pictures speak for themselves regarding the beauty of the dish, but the taste? Spot on! Everything we ate was delicious and I can't wait to try more. Service: Excellent. We were able to walk through the menu and process and all of our questions were answered. My partner ordered a tea with as little sugar as possible and the staff asked her to try it first to see if it was to her liking, superb. Because it's a tea house, separate section is a must. We got a brewed chai tea and a mango matcha latte. Let's start with the mango matcha latte, I would order this a thousand times over. It was just so incredibly delicious I can't put it into words! The chai tea was also very flavorful but clearly my heart lies with the latte! read more

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I've been going there for years. I started to invite other people and we have small groups once or twice a month. The food is touch and go sometimes it's great sometimes it's ordinary, but the tea is always the best and they bend over backwards to do everything they can to satisfy you read more

My go to for the perfect afternoon Boba milk tea delight! I've been going here for years and I only have raving reviews for this place! Great and knowledgeable staff! So many flavors of regular and milk tea The chewiest and most fresh Boba around And their food is amazing too (their turkey panini is my favorite and tofu noodles) Find your new local favorite! Never disappoints! read more

Love this super cute tea house! They have a variety of tea and they serve food as well.

Their tea is decent but their food is not very impressive. The staff is always friendly and attentive. It's a great place to study or work.

Great boba and drink options. I love the quiet room available to do work; it's a great place to journal and read read more

Kaleisia Tea Lounge - Strawberry matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tampa, Florida

This place is so beautiful, peaceful, and comfortable. There's typical seating with chairs and tables to work and charge your devices AND there's a shoes off quiet seating area. My boyfriend took me here and we both got the iced dirty chai (I got boba added) and it's delicious!! Staff is very nice and quick. There was also a free tea sample at the entrance to try their tea of the week/day. Saw another review about the WiFi not working but it's worked great when I went! My new favorite place to do work or hang out! Definitely stop by if you're in the area. read more

Kaleisia Tea Lounge - Chai Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Called in our order near opening and got our drinks promptly to go when we arrived. The Vietnamese coffee was really good - strong coffee flavor and had that sweet condensed milk kick to keep you drinking more. The mango splash iced tea with boba was also really good as well. You can taste the mango with a hint of some tea peeking through those fruity notes. Would recommend this location if you're craving some boba and you're in the area. read more

Kaleisia Tea Lounge - Vietnamese Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Lakeside tea was at my book mark for long time. I have previous visited this place and not write a review. My wife has visited this place for lunch. I only visited this place for drink. The inside has good space for sit down and chat. That is the reason they are tea place. I have the strawberry matcha with milk. It three colors drink look fantastic. I also has boba in it. The drink is thick and rich in flavor. I would consider is a good tea. This review do not include the food they have. May be next review. The tea will require some time to make. Especially three ingredients. I like that they make the matcha tea from powder and use the small broom to mixed it before into the cup. It is thick in caffeine. read more

Kaleisia Tea Lounge - Strawberry Matcha and milk. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Bye Kaleisia! Kaleisia Teas did not turn me into Alicia Keys because I'm certainly not fallin' in and out of love with Kaleisia Teas. Sadly, one of my worst experiences in Tampa. My notes say: "Explain the charging thing. The Banh Mi to homeless. The boba was ok but should have tried other. Prices wow. Customers wow." What this means is that I was wickedly overcharged just for asking for my stuff to be a slightly different way - upcharging FTW. It was ugly. It means the sandwich was so bad, I immediately donated the almost intact serving to the street outside, to someone that needed it more than me even though I was hungry. I'm not rich and I only do that when I find something inedible. Prices are shockingly high. Customers are spectacularly attractive. Well there's that. This is actually the kind of place which is the reason I'm so worried about where I go eat and drink. I always go to cheap places or at the most mid-price places, so it's not that it's a cheap or mid-price place that is the problem. It's just lacking authenticity and has a sort of college hipster fusion element to it which occasionally can make something better or different but just as good, but in this case - as in most cases - it just does nothing for me. The only positive thing I can say about it is that Tampa students seem to really like it so it's a great hang out and people watching environment with interesting and unique decor. But my experience here was bad in terms of product and service and wait time and pricing too. So I won't be visiting Kaleisia in wonderland anytime soon. That's a rabbit hole I'll be avoiding in Tampa, but knock yourselves out. read more

Kaleisia Tea Lounge - Things start out hard and they don't get any kaleisia - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I love getting tea and food from here! Great variety, and the staff is amazing. I usually see the same people working, and everyone has been so helpful. There are plenty of vegan and gluten-free options too! The atmosphere is very clean and relaxing. You can choose to sit in the main dining area or take advantage of the quiet room. Favorite drinks: Mamgo Splash Iced Tea and Tropical Sunset Iced Tea (plus boba) Food: Korean BBQ Bowl, Soup-Punkin Coconut read more

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