Love this place. Usually come here with friends to have a bite and hang out. Today Dev made our visit more than a great experience. Not only she provided excellent customer service but she is so knowledgeable about the food, drinks as well as the cookies, she made us feel like trying the whole menu. She provided great recommendations and we truly enjoyed everything. True gem! read more

i am an FIU student and if i'm not studying on campus, i'm usually here with a matcha latte! a super cozy spot to get work done, a cup of coffee, and a menu with options! get the coco curry on tomato basil! coconut & curry is already an iconic duo and to have it in wrap form on a tomato-based wrap enhanced the flavors. the coconut lassi was read more

specialTEA Lounge - Coco Curry Wrap - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Miami, Florida

Chicken panini was AMAZING! played board games while we waited for our food. Great cozy and laid back spot! Will definitely be back!

Good food, drinks and service! I've been before. I brought a friend to try the place out, and she loved it! So now you have another new customer. read more

The ambience is good, but the drinks I ordered were lacking a bit. We ordered three drinks Iced boba milk tea (organic black tea with whole milk) Iced boba milk tea (organic green tea with whole milk) Frozen spiced black tea with Madagascar vanilla Milk teas definitely had a tea flavor, but lacking in sweetness. Frozen tea definitely had a spice flavor, but missing on the vanilla component. Key: All teas had boba, but the boba are hard and not soft. They are close to FIU, so a good place to hang out with friends or study due to good ambience read more

specialTEA Lounge - Ice boba milk tea & frozen tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Miami, Florida

Been coming here since they first opened. Will always be a SpecialTea fan. My order has never changed, Ay Chihuahua bowl with a matcha choco chip cookie :) read more

SpecialTea has been on my list of places to check out for years. This week I finally got around to checking them out. They are located in the Dunkin Donuts shopping center with a crazy small and cramped parking lot. Once you find a spot and walk over the pot holes it's all uphill from there, I promise. I had the vegan coco curry sandwich. They can make pretty much any sandwich, salad or wrap vegan or vegetarian. It was so delicious that I actually caught myself thinking about it a few days later. The vegan chocolate chip cookie is also amazing. My kid and husband had non vegan sandwiches and loved them. Service was pretty fast and friendly. I will definitely be making an effort to stop by here more often. read more

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I was in town for work and needed a quick bite before my meeting. I found this place through Google and the reviews were all great. It also happened to be the first day they were serving breakfast. I got a bacon egg cheese wrap and I can't even bring words as to how delicious it was. The eggs and bacon were freshly cooked! If I had time I would of went back for lunch it was so good. Definitely recommend trying it. read more

Nice and comfy place by FIU to go study. I love how there's lots of books and board games to play as well. I wish there was some more seating though. I came here on a Sunday afternoon to study and it was packed. I've been here twice, the first time I had the Ay Chihuahua sandwich which was delicious. The most recent time I went, I decided to try their boba tea. The taro tea itself was really good but the boba had no flavor at all and the texture of it was weird. I'd come back for the tea but get it without boba next time. If you like teas this place is great for you, they have tons of different options! They also have lots of vegan options. read more

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I stumbled upon this place years ago right around the time that they opened. And one thing that keeps me coming back is how consistent they are with keeping the quality up for so many years. They have a large variety of teas, and smart screens where you can learn more about the flavor profiles of the tea before you choose it. And the possibilities for customizing your tea is endless! But, I personally always enjoy drinking their Honeydew Boba because I'm a sucker for anything honeydew and their's is not too sweet, and stays true to the honeydew flavor. When I'm hungry, which I usually am, I am always conflicted between the Chicken Bacon Ranch Panino or the Curry Chicken Panino which comes with this wonderfully sweet coconut dipping sauce. Sometimes I wish I can do half and half because it always takes me so long to choose between them!! The bread is just so perfectly toasted and crunchy on the outside, and so soft on the inside, AND they have vegetarian options. Next to the POS, they have an array of different sweets as well. If you're tempted, I invite you to try any of their vegan cookies (my favorite is the matcha chocolate chip!) They melt in your mouth. The location is small, and can get a little packed because it's usually filled with college kids, but if you're in the area, this is definitely a spot you don't want to miss. read more

specialTEA Lounge - honeydew boba - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Our friends have been recommending this place for the last year... We're glad to say, we finally checked it out I'm vegetarian, so I ordered the "Ay Chihuahua" vegan wrap (it had some kick to it!), and my hubby (true to his carnivore nature) ordered the "Wild Buffalo Bill" panini . I ordered the boba green tea (peach), and hubby ordered a dark roast French press coffee . We agree- both our meals and drinks were deeelicious Our tab came out to $24 (including the tip, which we were conveniently able to add to our tab when they rang up our card). The cafe is small, but cozy (clean, too!). The staff was friendly and attentive. Cute (yummy) afternoon date for us Oh!!! And we played 3 rounds of Battleship (they have a couple of bookcases filled with books and board games). Super fun read more

specialTEA Lounge - We picked out a game from their bookcases, and played 3 rounds Battleship... ended up having a fun time here - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Their cookies are phenomenal I love their cookies and cream and their Matcha cookies. One of my favorite dishes to eat here is the Coco curry. And one of the best things about the restaurant is that they have vegan options which I'm not vegan but I am lactose intolerant that being said you have the option of getting things still with cheese but no dairy in it read more

This is a little hipster place that has been discovered by the masses. Special Tea is a unique spot because it's good for lunch, board games, computer time, reading, tea and beer. However, while the food options seem to be healthy, I find myself feeling sick after every visit. I suspect there is gluten, or some other irritating variation of it, in most of the foods. Still, I'm a fan of their coconut cream ice beverage. There was a point in time when they couldn't not make this item for about six months. I emailed management and they got the necessary ingredients back, so they did solve my frustrations there. Checking in on Yelp can get you free chips. I'll be back but only for drinks. read more

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A little hole in the wall that my friend introduced me to. It's a young, social place very similar to a lounge. They've got amazing meals that can be made into either a wrap, panini, or salad. Smoothies and juices as well. I can vouch for the pesto and the honey brisket paninis! It's got chairs and sofas and stools along with a large selection of board games and books that make it very comfy, but honestly the food is really that good and the main event. I went when it was pretty full but it somehow doesn't get loud! read more

specialTEA Lounge - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Miami, Florida

super yummy and affordable! love the vibe don't feel weird being here alone. the gentleman who took my order is a sweetheart! 10/10 pass by. read more

specialTEA Lounge - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Miami, Florida

highly highly recommend. amazing ass food and drinks. the service is great and the vibes are great too. Chicken bacon ranch wrap is fire asf

This is one of my favorite places to eat! I go to FIU and this is the kind of food place I would sacrifice my parking spot for! Luckily, now that they deliver I don't have to! I love their cookies!! ALL the cookies, the vegan and Matcha are my favorite though. The cookies and cream shake is so great too, especially since I can request it with almond milk. The Pesto Panini is my go-to meal. This is a much needed place near campus. They've expanded recently and have a printing station! Their workers are super helpful as well, they've often gone above and beyond whenever an issue arose. I also love that they have books and board games. The atmosphere is so great, they're environmentally friendly AND serve beer now. Definitely worth it! Update: 3/6 I forgot to mention how incredibly amazing their online ordering ordering system is. It's intuitive, responsive, and delightfully detailed. The options allow you to truly customize your order and I love that you can pinpoint where you are on the map so that the delivery person knows exactly where to drop off your goodies. (This is incredibly helpful if you're on campus) read more

specialTEA Lounge - Fresh out of the oven baked cookies!! Looks like their Matcha, Double Chocolate & Chocolate Chip Cookies - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Miami, Florida

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What a hidden gem! Didn't know if this place till recently. Reasonably priced options with great quantities per option. Do yourself a favor and try the green tea cookies!! Cozy nook of a spot. I was looking for a place to eat around midnight and found this place only due to that fact. Plan to be a regular now! read more

specialTEA Lounge - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Miami, Florida

A small but comfortable space to eat good and organic food. Wrap are good. Some people come here to study or spend some time where you can play different board games. read more

Small chic, boutique like coffee/food place. Not the best coffee in the world compared to Starbucks however is decent and they have plenty of options. Small little quiet place that you can go alone or with someone else or go there and eat and get on the Internet and get some work done. read more

Love this place!!!! The food is delicious and healthy and the drinks are amazing. The chiwawa sandwich is my absolute favorite. It's a liiiiiiiitle bit spicy and comes with a crunchy bread. I believe is French bread, not sure. But anyways, you should try the iced coffee with bubbas. It's delicious and fun to eat, even though it's annoying when the balls get stuck. The best thing about this place is the hours (open late) and to the healthy food! Oh and you get a free bag of chips when you check in! Let me not start about the board games. There is a huge variety and also books to read! I could stay here all day if I could. My favorite place read more

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One of my favorite Miami spots and the only place I can get my boba fix. I don't know why South Florida isn't exploding with Boba like Tampa Bay, but I'm glad SpecialTEA is around to help me. I get matcha, matcha cookies and have tried some of the sandwiches made vegan. I don't love their TVP and wish they'd find a different fake meat (impossible burger, gardein or Boca chicken patty or even just a black bean burger would make me happy) but I'm glad there's even an option at all. We vegans didn't used to be able to be so choosy but I heard 2019 is the year of the vegan. read more

specialTEA Lounge - Matcha boba - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Miami, Florida

Love this place! I have been coming here for over a year now because it is just so good! If you're just in the mood for a drink you can go over there and order a tea or a coffee that can be done hot or cold. I'm personally a huge fan of their bubble teas and end up getting the mango matcha bubble tea. The next thing that you have to try is there paninis. They grill it fresh to order and they use the best bread! You can do all the paninis as vegetarian options as well which I think is great! My current obsession is the matcha chocolate chip cookie. It tastes so good and to top it off it is vegan. So that makes it healthy right? They are nearby FIU, and they give a discount to students and you get a free chips when you check in. So there's no excuse not to try it out! read more

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Right by FIU, specialTea the perfect place to study or get work done if you enjoy the coffeehouse vibe. I usually get the curry chicken panini that I LOVE. The guac & chips is another favorite that I would recommend. Is everything on the menu great? For the most part, it's pretty good. I had their steak salad once, which I found to be chewy (would not order again), but other than that, have had some pretty great cafe meals. The only thing that is a drawback to this place is the fact that it is tiny. A lot of times there is no where to sit, which can be uncomfortable. Today I tried the espresso con panna, which I would recommend along with their boba teas (specifically passion green tea w/ boba). They serve beers here as well and have a pretty solid menu to please the customer. Additionally, the staff remembers the regulars which is always nice and are a pretty friendly bunch. read more

specialTEA Lounge - Guac heaven. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Miami, Florida

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This place has a very casual and friendly ambiance. They have a great selection of healthy goods and they have vegan chocolate chip cookies. This place is a hidden gem. They have amazing choices for tea, coffee, beer and Boba drinks! Purchase anything and you will get free chips! They even have a book shelf and board games for you to enjoy while youre indulging. Definitely will be back soon to try their variety of healthy wraps and vegan desserts. read more

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Literally amazing. The place is really underrated, and it's the first place I recommend when people ask where to get boba. The sofa, and table to sit in are nice. I saw they allow you to study while you sit there. Their sandwich is really good... With butter or garlic. I literally became a regular and go there whenever I can. read more

SpecialTEA caters to all my needs! Caffeine + vegetarian friendly options! The peach flavored black tea was very refreshing. Had a panini with their "TVP" instead of chicken & it was delicious. Definitely coming back to taste more of the options on their menu. The atmosphere is great, just wish it was a little bigger, considering we're in front of the a university. I recommend others to come and get their study on here. Not a super quiet place but not a really loud place either. One more thing: their vegan matcha chocolate chip cookies are HEAVENLY read more

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I've had SpecialTEA a few times now but yesterday was the first time I went in person (other times had been ordered for delivery). I wasn't expecting it to be so cute inside! Had that Friends/CentralPerk vibe -- with limited seating inside and a few tables outside. Also parking was readily available. One of my favorite items to order here is the tapenade toast (appears in the "sides" section of the menu and for $4 is a steal) which typically has the tapenade spread from crust to crust. Unfortunately, last night, the tapenade was extremely sparse (see photo). I would have brought it up to the counter and pointed this out, but I had already gotten up once before because I'd ordered a boba milkshake and there was no boba... and didn't feel like getting up again. The customer service is great here so I'm sure they would have been happy to remake it. The bubble tea here is pretty good and I like that they have so many options of teas, generally. However, the real standout here is the vegan chocolate chip cookies. I usually roll my eyes at the whole vegan craze (just because you're vegan doesn't mean you're healthy--sorry folks!) but these cookies are just amazing. They've had to substitute the butter for something else but you really don't notice or feel like you are sacrificing anything. I am also a big fan of the guacamole. Plus I like that there are so many options whether you are in the mood for a sandwich, wrap or bowl. read more

Their new vegan options are incredible! I strongly recommend their sandwiches and their matcha cookies are insane!! Their boba drinks are too sweet for me but it doesn't take away the fact that they are good and service is alright, I'm glad they are expanding, their game board concept is great! read more

One of the best tea lounge I've been to. Their teas and food are amazing. My three year old who's never even want to smell a cup of tea, LOVED the matcha freeze. I am definitely coming back and try to go through the whole menu!!! read more

I was so excited to finally visit. Unfortunately, the menu does not offer nutritional vegetarian or pescatarian protein (boiled eggs, tofu, veggie burgers, tempeh, tuna, etc.) or fresh vegetable options in their lunch menu. The veggie panini recommended by the staff was dry & bland (it had very little "shredded" mozzarella cheese & spread) & could have used a side of sauce. It was a very disappointing experience for me. ------------------------------------------ Dear Chris, I appreciate you reaching out to me. I would gladly pass by & give special Tea another try. Thank you, Carol read more

You can't go wrong with anything, especially the cookies and dirty grasshopper frozen coffee.

This is one of those reviews that I write with great pleasure. SpecialTEA lounge is a very special place in Miami. First, it epitomizes the spirit of entrepreneurship, this is a place that started as an idea. Whenever you cross the threshold and enter SpecialTEA, think for a second that this place which is now real brick and mortar, was once someone's dream. Through hard work, discipline and an unwavering desire to make it a reality, SpecialTEA finally materialized itself. Following SpecialTEA from a distance, I kept getting more and more intrigued as genuine, honest, 5 star reviews kept piling up. They spoke of great service, good people and the inevitable result of good karma. These elements combine to create a place like SpecialTEA, interesting, unique, creative and good. A menu that is simple but complete will definitely satisfy the discerning palate, the vegetarian, and those who like to be in control of what they fuel their bodies with. By all means, take a trip through the wall of TEA and learn about flavors, aromas and history. When you enjoy a cup Tea with some extra knowledge, it is extra special. They can masterfully convert just about any item in their menu into a vegetarian option and at the risk of being redundant, I will assert that you will feel satisfied being able to enjoy a good, real , down to earth meal created by people who truly care and served with a positive energy that will permeate to your overall well being. SpecialTEA is unique and stands alone in the story it tells, go ahead, enter a dream come true and be inspired by it. read more

Vegetarians and tea lovers rejoice!! Rarely do I have the pleasure to really be able to honestly say how much I have enjoyed a place and give it a five star review. In this case I would give them seven if I could. So where to start... The tea, for someone like me who adores tea, there are so many types to choose from that you can come every day and have a different tea. Chris has a daily brew and I can't even begin to tell you how delicious the Arnoldo Palmer is, its made with the daily brew so again, every day it is a delightful new drink. The Panini .. OK may I say, OH MY GOD??? I may? Thank you, because it is really difficult to describe how incredibly delicious they are. You have the wonderful option to have a TVP patty instead of Chicken if you are a non-flesh eater. Marilyn explained that she marinates these patties in the spices of each Panino so each one is tailored to the sandwich. The ingredients are incredibly fresh, totally delicious and everything is made to order. They add their own touch to each one so they are all their unique creation. I have tried the Coco-Curry, Banh Mi Nah, and the Pesto.. Oh, did I happen to mention that Marilyn created each one herself? Each recipe, each combination, everything. That girl has mad talent, PLUS she bakes all the delicious sweet goodies as well. I almost had a heart attack of delicious when I tried her Pumpkin Pie Croissants. Her Vegan Oatmeal Raisin cookies are things of legend.. Chock full of raisins and she combines yellow and regular. Its as if she asked me personally how I like my cookies. I swear, I am salivating thinking of the food. Because I am supremely curious I have spent time inquiring about the idea of this unique place usually seen in more artsy cities. Just know that each of those Panini have a meaning to the owners, it is a personal journey and each one represents a taste and a place special to them. Also, SpecialTEA is earth friendly and honestly so, they aren't trying just to be hip, they really are. I could go on and on but I won't. Sure they have funky hours but Chris explained that their clientele is mostly FIU students and staff and they have tailored their hours to the ebb and flow of their most devout fans. To all the hour haters, just check the FB page, and remember they run the show themselves alone so I am happy to adjust to their hours.. Gotta give a couple of kids a LOT of credit for this amazing place. I must say - this place ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!! (M all those exclamation marks just for you :)~ ) read more

This coffee joint's amazing! I wish it was not in the middle of BFE because this would be my go-to coffee joint. It literally is a hole in a wall in the middle of suburban Kendall, but it's so worth checking out-especially if you are student like me from FIU and need a strong coffee fix before class. My harvest farm salad was huge and the chicken chunks were very flavorful and cooked perfectly. I actually crave this salad-which is a hard enough item for me to even crave. The chocolate chip vegan cookies here are probably the best damn vegan cookies you'll ever find in Miami. Overall, SpecialTea is cozy, dim and the treats and coffee are great. A very comfortable little nook to visit when you need to just get away and enjoy yourself for a little bit. Only con: I believe they are still closed on the weekends, which sucks because those are my prime writing/study times. read more

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I'll admit, my last review was long. So here goes my caveman mode. Yeah they have amazing tea. The list is deep and they know their products like mickey mouse knows disney world. They have what they call an 'Arnoldo Palmer' which includes a daily steep (can be bought alone) and lemonade with optional mint leaves. Hits all sorts of spots. They have awesome sandwiches. Any choice would be great, however my favorites are the Wild Buffalo Bill and Coco Curry. Get it as a panino, it's french baguette baked on premises every hour, and they just recently introduced a healthier wheat version. (Edit 11/11/10) - Had the ay chihuahua in a whole wheat wrap. Woo that's awesome! They offer a few sweets like muffins, cheesecake, and apple pie, but they often make their own cupcakes and chocolate chip cookies. These will fly off of their shelves and find their way on ebay and craigslist. That good. However if you find they don't have anymore and you want something sweet, the apple pie is seriously good, too. Extremely Eco-Conscious. Many of the packaging is recycled or carbon neutral, or made from corn, or made from their barehands. Not so much the last one, but you know. Do check out read more

specialTEA Lounge - Birthday Scrabble - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Miami, Florida

I love the cookies! Haven't tried anything other than that but it is amazing:) I recommend you the cookies and cream ones!

Looked great online, but many factors of why I wouldn't return It is stuffy and if you are claustrophobic or not liking closed quarters or crowds, you won't stay Limited seating indoor and out Games are fun but no available tables to play them Food and simple drinks take forever. You cannot be in s rush Servings are small and not cheap They run out of Bobba balls by afternoon Drinks are non impressive, either sugary of just fake powdered tasting read more

The zenith of customer service what more can I say? what more reason do you need? there's a printer if you need to print. there's a guitar if you need to play. there's books if you need to read. Uhhuhhihhh there's games if you need something to distract from empty first dates conversations with. read more

Special Tea is a very easy place to fall in love with. It's a hidden gem - cozy ambience, every tea you could hope for, delicious coffee, and so many vegetarian options it's almost completely vegan. My favorite go to wrap is their "ay Chihuahua" selection... But unfortunately the wrap isn't the only thing saying "ay", my wallet is too. It pains me not giving them five stars but I just can't get myself to be okay with paying $9.50 for a wrap, no matter how delicious. They have free WiFi, a book selection, board games available, comfy couches and one of the best playlists I've heard always playing. Almost $20 for a wrap/salad/panini and some tea/coffee is worth it if you have the time to really just enjoy yourself and take advantage of the place. If you're looking for a quick bite don't come splurge here. I usually treat myself after a test since its so close to FIU! read more

specialTEA Lounge - Ay Chihuahua wrap... Best wrap on the menu tbh - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Miami, Florida