This place has good vibes but they take forever to get you a cup of tea, which is sort of odd. The food is good and there is a great selection of drinks but their system is a bit messed, as it is extremely inefficient. This is a good place to go if you have a full hour to spend waiting for a hot drink, but otherwise I would try somewhere else. In terms of vibes, I have no complaints, and this is a good place to chill with some tea if you have the time. read more

Went to this cafe for a quickbite (a wicked good sandwich, tortellini, and coconut carrot bisque). I almost spent like twenty bucks not inculding the 12oz herbal tea I got. But the service was bad. The lady behind the counter, with the Hogwarts hat and like different color hair, seemed nice but it was also like she wasnt listening. But I shrugged it off. I took my seat and waited for my food for like 45 minutes. Not a problem, I guess. When a blonde women served me my food, she didnt smile, she didn't talk, she just plopped my plate down and ran. I looked at the order and realized I was missing my bowl of soup. And when I went to the counter to say that I was missing said soup, a gentleman insisted that he was observing me placing my order and I never ordered soup. And I said yes I did, a coconut carrot bisque. He walked away and went out back. I finally was able to get my soup from the same young lady that took my order. I asked if I could get everything to go instead and a to go container for my food cuz I just couldnt stand being there a second longer. Very disappointed in the customer service here, and I will probably never go back. The owner of this establishment needs to fix this immediately, or people will stop showing up. I will never recommend this place to friends or family period. read more

Wonderful space, food and tea/coffee house. Awesome music and overall vibe to work in downtown Waterville. Very good breakfast burrito and chai latte. read more

Another amazingly delicious breakfast from Selah!! A breakfast burrito and iced green tea. Yum! read more

Selah Tea Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Waterville, Maine

My parents and I, stopped in on a cold winters day to warm up with a fresh cup of tea. They have an extensive list of flavors and kinds of teas. If not your cup of tea, their are many other beverages to choose. Don't let their diverse authentic menu scare you away. The staff was wonderful, very kind, and helpful. Never have I gone to a cafe, and had a staff member go thru their menu, explaining the different items and the difference between the types of teas, and flavors. Breakfast or lunch their food has that touch of home style quality with fresh ingredients I desperately look for, almost impossible to find these days. I ordered the Selah Turkey sandwich. The best turkey sandwich with fresh veggies, homemade maple pesto makes the sandwich so yummy...and the ciabatta bread was warm & delicious. My dad tried the Wicked Good Chicken Salad Sandwich. He said, " I wish we could make ours taste this good at home," and he is a picky eater. My mom ordered the Turkey sandwich on a Pretzel bun. She loved the pretzel bun. This is her all time favorite sandwich. For dessert we shared a piece of carrot cake. It was hugh & sinfully delicious. If your in the area, I highly recommend stopping in to Selah Tea. You won't leave hungry or disappointed. read more

I was expecting more looking at the reviews & pictures. I ordered zuppa toscana soup, salad and a bubble tea. Waited over 45 minutes for my soup. Which was cold and I found a hair in it. I brought it back up and was offered another bowl. Why would I care to have more hair soup? No thank you! They gave me my salad which was nothing special. I still had not received my bubble tea at that point it had been over an hour wait. I had to wait in line for my refund which they complained that they didn't know how to do. Unbelievable experience!!! Never again! read more

Delicious food and nice staff but absolutely not worth the price! I wish I had the time because I know I could do a better job and save money. "Half salad" is barely a small handful of ingredients. "Turkey Avocado Wrap" has a teeny tiny little smear of this avocado watery mixture. Should not have "Avocado" in the sandwich name. read more

This is a cafe with a nice, well-lit space. They have a huge selection of delicious teas, and a pretty typical cafe menu with soups, salads, wraps, and baked goods. There are a number of vegetarian options, some of which can be easily veganized. They have a daily vegetarian soup, and I think it's been vegan every time I've visited. The staff are knowledgeable and enthusiastic, and they can help customize wraps or sandwich for your diet. I also like that they have a handful of board games in case you want to hang out for a while. read more

The drinks are decent, though I have multiple times received something made incorrectly. Food regularly takes 20+ minutes, drinks can sometimes take 10. The FOH staff is friendly but it's clear something isn't being done right. They've been lucky they're the only place downtown for artisanal coffee. Looking forward to seeing another place step in and force them to step up their game. read more

The food here is good, always fresh and with interesting daily specials. However, they are ridiculously slow. I ordered a cup of soup and half a sandwich online; the website said my order would be ready at 11:55. It is now 12:31, and I just received my food. Ridiculous. read more

It was a quiet Saturday afternoon in the restaurant. The staff was very helpful and friendly. I ordered a curried chicken salad and was surprised at the size. The balance of portions was spot on and delish. Thanks for the great service and fresh food. I would recommend it to anyone and will return when visiting the area/state again. read more

We enjoyed a lovely morning break today with a delicious blueberry scone and fresh coffee. The staff is very friendly and we had a chance to speak with the owner who very welcoming and generous. It is a special spot in Waterville and we look forward to our next visit. read more

Great ambiance and Yummy salads & sandwiches. I also love their teas. Total jem in Waterville among some other dingy-looking places.

Well I'm a lot older than "middle-aged" Joel S. and I and my partner enjoyed our stop at Selah. The soups are home-made, apparently, and certainly tasted as though they were. The sandwiches were nothing very special, but they were freshly made and brought to the table. The place has a nice casual atmosphere and the chairs looked comfortable. I doubt you will find anything better in this small town. We didn't try the coffee. read more

Great Tea, Atmosphere & Food. An excellent location to sit and relax. Try their Belgian Waffles with real maple syrup! Yummy!

This is THE BEST CAFE in the Waterville area. There are a lot of college kids in it these days, but the coffee, food, and ambience overwhelmingly make up for that! It's right downtown too, which is just the cutest area in my opinion. If you're looking for some good coffee, pastries , or even lunch, make sure to stop here :) read more

This is literally my all time favorite place. Whether it's to study or just hang out, I'm always here. Most of the staff knows my name which is pretty crazy. All of the teas are fantastic and they'll make them hot, iced, as a latte...pretty much however you want! As far as I'm concerned it's the only place worth getting tea in Waterville! read more

Not really vegan, as there are no meat substitutes, including no tofu. Menu on Yelp much different than what's actually available. No juice of any kind. (Weird, given that it's a breakfast place.) Staff appeared to be sort of clueless. Food was fair in terms of taste & quality. read more

This is what miss most about living in Maine. Every time I come home I make it a point to visit at least once. Their teas are amazing and their food is top notch. The customer service is always fast and friendly. They're doing it right. read more

The atmosphere, food and staff are all wonderful! Love coming here, whether it be breakfast, lunch, or tea time! They always have delicious tea ( I love the energy tea and feel good tea ) and you have the option to have it hot or chilled. There breakfast sandwiches are to die for, and the salads, sandwiches and wraps are just as good! A great place to go whether you are alone or with a group, there's ample comfortable seating for all! I love Selah Tea! :) read more

I recently moved to Waterville and have been exploring the lunch options. Selah Tea Cafe is the best in my opinion, at least for individuals or small parties looking for a great sandwich/soup/salad and a cup of tea. The atmosphere is nice and comfortable and the food is healthy and tasty. A "pick-two" combo costs about $12. read more

Amazing waffles, smoothies and fun vibe! Only thing that would make it better would be if they added açaí bowls!

This place is charming! We never forgot our first visit, and couldn't wait to return when we were in town again. Try do tea RIGHT in this place, and lunch is spot on too. Their salads are amazing! A great place to hang out! read more

Overpriced and the staff was not friendly at all.. I found the atmosphere to be very snobby and not welcoming at all. I will not return...

Stopped at Selah on our way through Maine on I-95. We were looking for a local place with a good latte and breakfast and we definitely found it! Service was quick and friendly. We ask a lot of questions and they were helpful and didn't mind at all. Espresso is smooth and bold. Definitely a great place to stop! read more

I absolutely love the ambiance here and it's a great place to chill with friends or go on a date. The free wifi is also BIG plus!

I really liked my sandwich (curry chicken) that I had ordered. But service was slow, and the prices were relatively high(for the incredibly tiny pasta salad that came with it). I would eat there again, but will never be a regular. Lack of menu options also. read more

Great variety of teas. I think the green teas are good. Great homeade soups and sandwiches. Very comforting on a day off to lounge on the couch and plug in my laptop and drink tea. read more

Very chill environment. Loved the service. The food was very delicious and was surprised by the flavors. Not your normal spot O tea. Comfortable dining or just a cup of Joe. Simple foods that are very yummy. I'll go again and definitely tell others about Selah Tea. read more

Update: Just had a gluten free breakfast sandwich and it was amazing! The ingredients were all incredibly fresh, which is especially tough with avocados! read more

Selah Tea has bubble tea. This is what brought me in. It is, as far as I know, the only place to get a bubble tea north of Portland. It's ok. They dont always dissolve the powder fully and the amount of tapioka you get varies greatly. I have eaten there before, and it's not bad, but I think overpriced for what you get. All in all, it's a really nice atmosphere; it has comfortable seating, alright food and alright bubble tea. read more

The atmosphere is wonderful, a great spot to meet with clients or have a relaxing weekend morning. Delicious drinks and the best secret lunch spot! Their food is fresh and delicious. read more

A great spot in Waterville. It's a great stop for a quick breakfast burrito and blueberry soda before work or before the first sales call. The service is extremely friendly, and caring. The employees seem to know a lot of the customers coming in and are quick to make a new customer feel like they have been a million times. read more

I just discovered this tea house the other day and I was so pleasantly pleased to have discovered it. I do not live in Waterville but will go there when I go to Waterville. The atmosphere so relaxing and calm They have couches and comfortable chairs they play amazing music it's soft and nice and The worker there was extremely friendly and the food and beverages were delicious I was so happy to hang out there for a while because it was so fun. The tea was delicious the cookie that I had was delicious and I even got a lemonade for later which is equally amazing everything was excellent very happy to go there read more

I come here pretty often as a local college student and I find that the ambiance is great for cranking out those 3-4 page papers that don't seem like a lot of work, but that's precisely why you can't seem to start them. The music that they play is very calming and the seats are all really comfortable (I've tried the stools, chairs, and couches). The decor is cozier than Starbucks but still definitely reminded me of the overpriced chain cafe, which may be one of the reasons that I keep coming back. They have a great selection of desserts, teas, and food, all of which I would say is reasonably priced. My favorites are the Thai bubble tea, apple brie sandwich, cream of mushroom soup (when they have it) and the carrot whoopie pie. Staff members are always very friendly and once, there was a local musician up in the front by the exit door! Selah is definitely one of my favorite spots in downtown Waterville. read more

Stopped for light lunch. Had Tuscan spinach soup no mention of sausage in it until I tasted it. Don't eat sausage so husband ate my soup. Did ask person about soup before I ordered did not mention sausage. Soup and half sandwich were $9.50 which is high. Half a wrap had very little turkey in it though what was in it tasted fresh. This was my first time eating there. read more

Great place for a warm beverage and a conversation. I've tried lunch on a few occasions and found it middling and over priced. But for coffee or tea and something sweet, it's pretty good. read more

This cafe is rather new supposedly, but they're doing everything right. They have a large tea selection and price their tea-by-the-cup very reasonably, charging only an extra $1 for the rarer teas. The restaurant itself is bright and open with lots of small tables and cozy seats. My husband and I ordered the corn chowder, curry chicken salad sandwich, and portabello wrap. The soup was good, but a bit too buttery and rich for such a warm day. The sandwich and wrap were both delicious with lots of fresh ingredients. Staff was also very polite, and the food came out quickly. read more

We love going there for some tea and some good food, they are always willing to work around our food sensitivities, which not many restaurants in central Maine do. read more

Great place to relax! Tons of comfortable seating, great coffee and pleasant staff.