I believe this is where my friends and I were during her bachlorette party. I love the kava and the vibe. I had a really great time and even went here alone one night when my friends wanted to stay at i think MANGOS late. IYKYK lol safe lounge vibez cool staff and excellent drinks. read more

Everytime I'm in the area of South Pointe I stop at this little shop. Super cozy and chill vibez. I usually get the Kratom tea. They come in many different flavors like lemonade, peach, raspberry and many others. I would describe the taste like an earthy tea but it's so delicious. I promise I finished my tea in 7 minutes. If you order to-go, they pack it in a styrofoam cup. I usually walk to the beach and hang in the sand with my tea. It's pretty relaxing and such a beautiful sight. Definitely come and stop by. They even have board games and some seating. read more

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Been closed for a year plus with no updates when they plan to open. Was such a great spot, hope they open soon.

It's a chill spot in a great location near South Pointe Beach. I've been coming here for several months now and I've noticed that most of the people who go are regulars, which goes to show the great relationship developed between customers and the business. If you like kratom and kava, they serve one of the most potent drinks I've tried in Miami. The flavor is earthy but they do a good job in masking it with different types of flavored syrups. The service is always pleasant and willing to assist. I usually order the Kangaroo Piss (KP) - despite the name it's a great option. We sat outside and had some great conversation, KP always makes me want to talk more. Definitely recommend! read more

Today was my first visit to a Kava Bar. I was walking around killing some time before my business meeting across the street. I got in there curious for the light of two candles that you can barely see from the outside (it was before sunset). I was impressed by the decoration, no one was there but me and a sweet young lady (her name is Heather and is the server) who warned me that that was a "Kava bar"...and since I had no clue about what that was I decided to stay and give it a try. I had this Kava, which I had to admit I liked it...I actually liked it a lot. The place is perfect for relaxing and the Kava is really great. I will definitely come back and get a few more Kava drinks. read more

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FYI it's closed as of 3/30/22 for violations and their answering machine and website don't mention.

Love there vibe it was a chill place to come and drink kratom not sure if there open anymore went there the other day and it had a orange sticker on door and it was closed. That would be very sad if it is. read more

Talk about cute hidden gem right in the South Pointe Park area of South Beach! A friend of mine invited me last night after leaving a yelp event in the Miami River District.... so of course we headed on over to drink some Kava and Kratum tea! The drinks are roughly $5/order so thankfully they don't break the bank!! The seating and atmosphere of this place is super chill, laid back, and extremely welcoming. I loved having casual conversation with my friends with this mouth numbing/chill vibe inducing drink! The gentlemen behind the bar recommended that we have the Komodo which is a mix of kratum and kava. We listened. Don't expect a delicious tasting drink, because it's absolutely not. Just warning you! Haha The jams playing were chill... the music complimented the vibe very well. Hip hop and vibes, all of the YES! I will be back!!! This is not my last time coming to visit for sure. You guys have something great going for you here. Kudos to you. read more

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I LOVE the Kangaroo Piss and a strawberry cold tea right after. Makes me get my homework done super quick (it's a great place to get work done) and I can skip my prescribed adderall dose for the day! Never was a huge fan of the Komodo, might have to give it another try. Staff are super friendly and informative, the vibe is super chill and they encourage you to setup a rewards system through the app "Clover" which has gotten me plenty of free drinks :D The staff also are very generous with giving you LARGE cups of water. Much respect to the staff here, I love this place and come once every 2 weeks or so. Fun spot to go on a first date in my opinion. read more

Interesting place. Don't know if the bearded big guy is the owner, but he was friendly and extremely informative. If you go there try the Komodo drink. Then chill . It's $13. read more

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I cannot say enough about this place. I was introduced to it by a dear friend that boasted the relaxing qualities of Kava. Upon walking in, I felt I was transported to another country. The place is dark, sketchy, filled with pacific/Tribal decor and had National Geographic playing on the big screen. Halfway through the Kratom, I felt the tension leave my shoulders and my stress melt away. The fog lifted off my brain and my worries didn't seem so big anymore. I was with pretty spectacular company, and we journeyed in to deeper conversation. The staff was friendly & relaxed. The drinks were great and pooches are welcome! This will be a weekly staple for me! read more

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Like Helen of Troy, it is the face that launched 10,000 ships. Simple yet elegant, divine yet earthly, Purple Lotus provides the liberation from the wretched underworld that is South Beach. An oasis of serenity, in a vast post apocalyptic wasteland that is America, its is the only safe haven for an island of entrancing misfit toys. read more

I was a daily customer of Purple Lotus spending about $700/month for the past 1.5yr until tonight after waiting at the bar for a tea with an empty cup for over an hour. I am grateful now to share my daily observations as a loyal patron to their business. Let's start with the basics- several customers caught hand foot and mouth disease after a customer (now banned) brought her contagious baby in. Yes, this establishment allows children at all hours in a business that serves mind altering substances. Call me crazy but is ANY bar an environment for a child, especially surrounded by people who are seemingly under the influence of other substances? Many times I have been harassed and followed by a fellow patron who was in a drug psychosis, could barely walk, would follow me inside/out, and then would "nod out" and fall asleep on the furniture outside. Never was he asked to leave nor anyone took a stance on his bizarre behavior in broad daylight which was noticed by all and a concern of many. When I brought it to the bar manager's attention I was told "he's going through something." Why at my expense? My medical alert service dog then caught fleas there when another regular patron was knowingly bringing her flea infested pet dog in, where it was allowed to freely roam untreated for several weeks. When it was brought to the bar managers attention by a Good Samaritan the bar manager accused the girl of lying because they "weren't friends" and it was never addressed or questioned. This cost me thousands in multiple fumigations of my home and car, hotel expenses while my home was being treated, vet bills, Canine medication, dry cleaning, etc. Two other pet dogs (again these are not ADA service animals) come in daily with another regular patron and exhibit extremely aggressive behavior; growling, attempting to bite my dog many times. Why are pets allowed in a food and beverage establishment? The two aggressive, untrained pets are permitted inside daily and commonly disrupt the room with loud growling, fighting, and barking. Their hours suggest they open at 1PM but in reality they open when the bartender decides to get there. This is usually between 1:15-1:30 and sometimes way past 1:30PM. 20% of the time the bar is left unattended, leaving the business and its customers completely unattended and dirty cups piling up (I wish I had pictures). Their furniture is falling apart (again I wish I had pictures) and many customers bring or have tried to bring in their own personal cup because of their concern of cleanliness. Many are loyal to Purple Lotus and look past their horrific service and lowly business ethics because they're friends with the bartenders, get free drinks for helping them with their opening duties (bringing the furniture outside), get free drinks just because, or are in the desperate need of their local Kratom or Kava fix. I have felt disrespected as a daily customer for so long and it's no wonder their other two locations only have three stars. I would strongly suggest one to stay away from Purple Lotus South Pointe unless they'd like to take the risk on being exposed to fleas, would like to be harassed by patrons seemingly under the influence of drugs, or are in the mood for the worst service in all of Miami. I am absolutely appalled by this business and deeply regret the many chances I gave Purple Lotus and my patronage in the meantime. Purple Lotus is a toxic environment for any child or healthy adult. I threw in a picture of when the toilet bowl handle was replaced with a wet soggy rope. That was a real treat! read more

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Life is short, grab a Kava or a KOMODO,...BULA to those who are chillin'. Lotus is a fun place to relax from the Miami heat or a long day... read more

Great place with great people. Employees are personable and the customers are all walks of life, and the location is perfect. I've become a regular due to the great effects of the herbal drinks and the welcoming environment. Both my work and my education (I am a student at the university of Miami and a business owner) have been positively impacted by the purple lotus's pleasant environment. Highly recommend. read more

Great place to hangout, good environment and short walk to the beach. You can come here and have an intelectual conversation, play a game of chess, or bring your laptop in and do some work! The drink is interesting, definitely worth a try. Nice euphoric feeling, with the intensity of having a coffee. read more

Nice little place it was my wife and i first time I've been to a lot of java bars and there Keaton flavors are on point

Cool place. Never had kava before. Staff was informative. The effects of drinks was kinda cool short lived high. Taste was terrible. Drink black pepper. read more

So I'll start by saying that their product is good. I've returned solely for that. Service is terrible. I've worked in bars for over 20 years now, so when I walk into a place that isn't busy, and find myself standing at the bar without anyone acknowledging me for a good ten minutes while they talk to there bodies, I end up taking my business elsewhere. It's a shame because it's a cool spot. Ambiance is pretty chill. But what really bothers me the most about this place is that they have a hidden gratuity charge disguised as a tax. And they won't tell you this. I noticed that the tax they were charging me on my bill was way more than it should have been so I did the math and inquired with the bartender at wich point he told me it was a service charge. Super shady practice from these folks! They should be shamed. And I'm pretty sure it illegal. read more

In my opinion, this is the best Kava Bar in Miami. I've been here about three dozen times both with friends and by myself​. The guys and gals at Purple Lotus are fun to talk to, and they are always there when you need them. The quality of kava here has always been top notch, especially when compared to the other kava bars I've been to in south Florida. Also, this location is always clean, and they have a restroom in the back for customers. I've made a few friends here, and I will continue to come back. Overall, five stars! I highly recommend​ a visit if you'​re not sure which bar to visit. read more

Very cool place but I got sick :( I had the kava drink and kratom drink mixed together. Lips were numb and it went away and started feeling relaxed which was cool but then started getting really dizzy and nausea took over. I was shaking for a couple hours and thought I had to throw up. I had to go to my friends house and lay down and couldn't go out for dinner. I googled kratom and Wikipedia says it is a tropical tree in the coffee family and one of its uses is a replacement for opium when opium isn't available and has been used to wean people off (that narcotic)." Kratom behaves as a -opioid receptor agonist like morphine[4] and is used in the management of chronic pain, as well as recreationally.[5] Kratom use is not detected by typical drug screening tests, but its metabolites can be detected by more specialized testing.[6][7] The pharmacological effects of kratom on humans, including its efficacy and safety, are not well-studied.[4] Adverse effects such as psychosis, convulsions, hallucinations, sweating, nausea, vomiting, chest pain, dizziness and confusion have also been reported, albeit rarely. I too had psychosis, sweating, dizziness, confusion and light hallucination when I tried to close my eyes I really started hallucinating, it was like I was in a eerie movie with all that I saw. I was shaking and thought I might have to go urgent care. I just wanted to forewarn people on the kratom drink and maybe try the kava and not this one, or maybe do it after you eat at least because I hadn't eaten when I did it. The positive effects were relaxation (initially) and my body felt good all over before it hit me hard and I got sick. After reading the other reviews, it looks like this happened to at least one other person. My friend didn't get sick so again, maybe you will be fine if you have the kratom drink on a full stomach, I think it went straight to my bloodstream. My friend wanted to take me there for the kava drink which relaxes you and had never had kratom before. Kava I researched online is the root of a plant used to produce a drink with sedative anesthetic, and entheogenic properties. Potentiation of GABAA receptor activity may underlie the anxiolytic effects of kava, while elevation of dopamine levels in the nucleus accumbens likely underlie the moderately psychotropic effects the plant can produce. So again maybe it was a combination of the two ingredients that caused my reaction. read more

Great place, had a relaxed late night ambiance, totally chill & very welcoming!! The staff is very knowledgeable and very friendly. This being my 1st visit, the bartender took his time to fully explain the menu and gave me wonderful suggestions on what to try! I had a great experience and look forward to my next visit! read more

First kava bar in Miami? They got it right on the first try--owner has had kava bars for 11 years. If you haven't had kava before this place is a great intro. We had a couple Komodo's and Kratom teas along with a great convo with Mike, the manager. Kava's effect is very relaxing, almost numbing, but not inebriating. It's like being stoned yet very lucid. It's only a matter of time before this place catches on. The decor is on point and the service is awesome. Come get a taste of the islands and see what you've been missing! read more

Really chill spot great place to hang out with friends, probably the best place on the beach. There in no other place on earth like Purple Lotus in South Beach. A few steps to the beach, and popular dinning places. With a stead crowd of regulars you will always find a friendly face. Highly recommend for local or tourist a like. The bar staff includes Ben and JP. They always make you feel at home read more

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Having never tried Kava before coming to Purple Lotus take my review with a grain of salt but I had an amazing experience. The kava put me in such a chill state of mind, the ambiance in here is spectacular, and the service was equally well executed. I will absolutely be back here before I leave Miami and will likely become a regular once I move here in a couple of months. read more

Very cool experience. Found out about this place through word of mouth and decided to check it out before hitting the beach. The atmosphere is laid back and the workers are very welcoming and just make you feel at home. My friend and i tried the Komodo, although it taste awful i just suggest for you to down it and enjoy the effects. This is place where you could go to relax and read a book or enjoy a night out with live music and some friends. read more

Extremely overpriced. Spent $50 on two drinks..... They add a service charge and extra taxes to the bill so your bill almost doubles... be weary! read more

Love this place! Most amazing vibes on south beach! Have been coming here since it opened and has been great ever since read more

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This is a really cool place that I found out about about a year ago and I just want to recently again and go there every once in a while when I'm in South point and I'm looking to get some kratom him or Kava. The place is filled with a lot of locals which is always nice. The quality of their product is really good and the service was good and for me personally just didn't keep the same standard to all my tire experience there but all in all I would say is good. I would highly recommend speaking with someone who normally is the bartender his name is Ben. He's really nice and very social guy. The price is a little bit high right now as they increase the prices due to Covid which is not necessarily our fault but they do feel that that is something that is going to help them grow as a business so I understand. I do get it as a four-star is because it does offer a unique product into the Miami market but is missing a 5 star quality for me. But if you're in Miami and looking for some cava or crate him I would really recommend a spot read more

Purple Lotus has been basically my second living room since I discovered it in 2017. Having worked in hospitality for 17 years, I was in a routine of going to the same bars, drinking too much wine, and spending time with people that weren't healthy for my anxiety or my future career in health & wellness. Purple Lotus gave me a place to be social, to stay off of alcohol, and to still have the social lubricant and anxiety relief. Kava and kratom have allowed me to heal from injuries, to get more comfortable with my sobreity, and the staff and owners of the Lotus treat their patrons as family. Like any high-volume business in Miami, there constantly needs to be maintenance on the furniture and bathroom, but that shows the loyalty of their guests. We come here not for "kratom" fix that some of the other reviews have mentioned- most of us have our own kava and kratom at home. We come here for the people, for the staff and the over-all good vibe we get being here. read more

Walked in to a very relaxing atmosphere. Bar regulars that were there were extremely inviting and friendly. The bartenders, Ben and Paul, were very helpful and fun to talk to as well! If I was from the area I would be at this place all the time! read more

Cool place, steep prices. Mix your drinks at home. Still, the vibe is great. And the customer service is phenomenal.

This is a must try in South Beach. Ben is the best! He's so attentive and friendly! Explains all the Kava's very well.

A true gem in South Beach. When you walk in you can immediately feel the inviting atmosphere. Unlike many places in Miami, someone will more than likely strike a conversation with you just for the heck of it. It doesn't matter if you come alone or with friends, the vibe there is extremely friendly. You will undoubtedly walk away making a new friend every time you go. The bartenders are awesome. It only takes a few visits for it to start feeling like your own little version of the bar from Cheers. The Komodo is their signature drink. I highly recommend you try it. For any of you who've never tried it, make sure you drink lots of water and have at least a little food in your stomach. Do not have more than 1 if you're not an experienced kava drinker. Hanging out at the Lotus is something everyone should try at least once. You won't be disappointed. Awesome people, great kava, and a little escape from the day to day grind. read more

Awesome location. Awesome ppl. Awesome patrons. Awesome environment. Awesome dogs walking around. Pet friendly 100%. Amazing kava and kratom drinks. If you don't like it that's the door. Is not locked. Staff is friendly and you meet very interesting ppl. The entire society is under drugs/medications. You too! Yes you! Hypocrisy is a bad beast my friends.. Anyway. If you are into kava and kratom this is your place. Killer location few steps from the beach. Ice cream next door;) I'm a regular from a couple of years. A real daily guest. I pay my drinks and tip too. And like me many others do the same. Here and there little things need to be fixed yes but is not a good reason to throw shit to the business and patrons. This place help ppl with alcohol and opioids addiction. Ask for Ben JP and Chris. They will take care of you. BULA!!!! read more

I thought one star would be too harsh, they get two stars only for the ambiance. My friend and I shared two drinks of kava, one that was supposedly "stronger" and another that's a mix. Well I ended up just feeling sleepy and my friend ended up sick. Literally all the color drained from her face and lips. She felt nausea for about 4 hours and vomited at least 3 times. It took ginger ale, spearmint gum, pepto and Dramamine to give her "some relief". I'm a nurse and even I have never seen someone's color leave their face that fast like that. I'm happy yet unhappy I've tried it. read more

Awesome spot to hang out in a small group, drink some kava, and listen to good music. The vibe felt great. I recommend getting the komodo. Felt relaxed and euphoric. The server explained to me all the steps on how to drink it. Awesome experience! read more

This place is amazing. Awesome staff, great atmosphere. Great place to get away from the hectic Miami scene.

This kava bar offers some fairly potent drink options. You can get kava or kratom extract drinks. They mix them as well. One of these may just be enough. Strong and effective. The bartender was a little slow and cold, but she warmed up after a while. Chill vibe in this joint. read more

Well my phone died by the time we got here, so I couldn't check in :( We came here after a beautiful beach day, with my bf and his mom, my bf said hey let's check this place out and so we did. We saw people on the beach drinking out of wooden cups with metal straws and we googled and saw that it was some kind of tea... Hmm so we came into Purple Lotus and Lo and behold there were the cups !!! So we asked the tea tender about Kava and the effects and looked at the menu and decided upon our drink. I ordered the Savu Savu it was said to be a little stronger than the regular Kava. I took a sip and I went ... bleh!!! But I kept on drinking and chasing it with water. To me it reminded me of my energy pull that got stuck in my throat and opened up and tasted quite peppery.... Eeeeh... But I kept drinking and as I drank the TV which displayed many colors made me kinda woozy, so I had to stop looking at it. My tongue was kinda numb and I wasn't feeling relaxed, but more alert. After drinking the rest we went outside and sat then decided to take a walk onto the beach. The lights and sky were very vivid and I couldn't stop smiling and laughing and talking, I think at one point I said, "follow the yellow brick road"... Anyhow... So I felt very smiley, bright, and shiny! We continued walking and everyone wearing bright colors like orange just popped and the sky was like whoa!!! And my tanned skin looked sooo nice. We were all laughing, smiling, and giggling and I felt very alert and smiley. Any lights that we came in contact were very entertaining. After a while my tummy felt woozy and I think I needed to eat. Sooo to sum it up.... Pretty cool experience, I would try again before going on the beach on a sunny day or just to feel bright and happy :) Perhaps eat something intermittently so you don't feel woozy. read more