I was visiting Greensboro, and needed a spot to drink some coffee and do some writing on my laptop. A local search brought up this place, so I headed over. I had no idea about their mission, and I had no idea about the experience I was about to have. The kindness and the skill that the employees here brought to their jobs is worth both notice and appreciation. The quality of the coffee is great, and the atmosphere is like a family reunion. It truly is a community space. On my next trip out to Greensboro, this is where I'll be getting my coffee. read more

A client suggested A Special Blend and I'm so happy they did. Delicious latte aside, this is such a beautiful space. The lighting, the music, the way it's designed. Walking in from outside almost had a calming effect. Kudos to whoever was in charge of the ambiance. I kept it simple and got an iced Oatmilk latte with honey and vanilla. A little sweeter than I normally do but still great flavor. It's nice and light too. Some Oatmilk lattes can be in the heavy side, this wasn't. The staff was awesome. Someone opened the door for us. Multiple people greeted us. And Davis did a great job getting our order. I'll definitely be back soon. read more

A Special Blend - Honey vanilla iced oat milk latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

Stopped in here unexpectedly while my kiddo was getting braces on - was pleasantly surprised! I tried a hot latte and wow - creamy, smooth, and perfectly balanced. Exactly how I needed to start my day. The service was fast and friendly and the vibe is cozy but not cramped. Perfect for a quick caffeine fix or a chill spot to linger with a book. They have a lot of cute, cozy places to sit and it's bright and airy inside. Bottom line: great coffee, friendly staff, and that little boost that makes mornings feel less brutal. read more

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A Special Blend is a wonderful place to have a coffee and just read, or talk to someone and pass the time. All the coffee is good and their non-coffee drinks are enjoyable as well. Whenever I am in the area this is where I go for a quick pick-me-up or a few minutes of relaxing reading/work. read more

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. read more

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I love this coffee shop and their mission behind it. Definitely recommend if you're in High Point.

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. read more

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I had no clue what I was walking into. What a wonderful mission making sure that people with special needs can learn skills to help them live wonderfully full and productive lives! I stopped here because Google told me it was the closest coffee shop. The next time I am in town, I'll do my best to stop back by. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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A delicious cup of coffee! The employees were very kind and the cafe was cute and clean. Thank you!

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! read more

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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. read more

A Special Blend - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

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 read more

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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 read more

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Stopped to grab a bagel for my daughter on the way to her job. Special Blend is located in a strip center right off the street. Was pleasantly surprised to have an employee open the door. The cafe is a good size with merch and few tables and comfy chairs. Of course the smell of coffee beans filled the air. She ordered a cheese bagel with the panini press and cream cheese. It must have looked good because another customer asked what type sandwich did I order. It took a few minutes but was apparently exactly how my daughter wanted it cooked. read more

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. read more

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Super amazing place with a mission. It wasn't too busy and there was wifi. The service was awesome and everyone was super nice. I didn't eat anything, but the coffee was solid. It wasn't super quiet, but if you bring headphones it's a good spot read more

I love the concept of this coffee spot! I stopped by and enjoyed a chai tea while getting some work done. They have the perfect team that is friendly and attentive. Plus they make a great cup. It's clean with self-service drinking water available. I believe in their community mission and will be visiting often. It's definitely a solid place that's worth visiting. read more

I rarely write Yelp reviews (I've maybe written five in the past decade) but I have to share what a wonderful experience I had at A Special Blend yesterday. I've been on a weeklong road trip through the Carolinas (visiting from California) and stopped in to get some coffee and get a bit of work done. First of all, the coffee was great. But perhaps much more importantly, this place made me so happy and specifically the wonderful people working here. Lauren in particular was so sweet and gave me one of the cup sleeves she was hand-drawing. I'll be keeping that with me. We live in some dark times (note the week I'm writing this, 'nuff said), and going to A Special Blend ended up being a much needed reminder to me of what's right with the world. Thank you to Lauren, David, and the other wonderful people who keep this place running! read more

I recently found the Greensboro location last month, and had a great experience. I was looking for a relaxing coffee shop with some baked goods to spend a few hours working outside of my home on a weekend. A Special Blend provided exactly what I was looking for! Clean, comfy, cozy, with free Wi-Fi. I wasn't aware of the unique mission of this organization but love it! Having worked in the nonprofit industry for several years, I love everything about what A Special Blend is doing. One of the workers even told me that a location was opening soon (now open) in High Point, which is just as nice. Some other FYIs - Located in a strip, so parking is available - Be patient, clear, and kind. The employees are very sweet, and it's helpful for everyone to repeat your order to make sure they got it all. - Listen up for the "card" they give you so you know when your order is ready. I've been the person and have witnessed the people who have accidentally ignored them not realizing what they were calling out. As someone who doesn't drink coffee or tea, I love a coffee shop that offers baked goods and smoothies so I can still appreciate the vibes. I got a delicious mango + strawberry smoothie. I also took the recommendation of one of the employees and got the pumpkin sweet bread. I was hesitant at first since I'm slowly growing to like pumpkin, but it was delicious! I was able to spend a few hours here getting work done but will definitely be coming back to A Special Blend either in GSO or HP! read more

I visit Greensboro from Cleveland, Ohio once a year to visit a friend and this spot is always my non negotiable must do stop! It's impossible to leave this place in a bad mood. The service is kind, welcoming, helpful, and vibrant! They always have the biggest smiles and work extremely hard! In addition, the coffee was incredible! I had the cherry and pistachio latte and wow, the flavors mixed so well! I will continue coming back each year because this is the most uplifting, inspiring coffee spot I've been to! Wish I had one up in Cleveland! read more

Tried this place by chance today. Was in the neighborhood. Nice subtle interiors and super cool and friendly staff! We tried the Summerfield (lavender and honey), latte and the kids had vanilla milkshake and brownies. We also tried the raspberry tart on Austin's recommendation and it was really nice. Everything was made to perfection and it was one of the best lattes I have had in a while! I really like the purpose and ambition of this place. It's a very noble initiative, Providing employment to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Kudos guys! Give the place a try! read more

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Great service in the pizza was great no kidding The chairs we're comfortable we could recline

Welcome crew at the door, nice layout and ambiance. I had a mocha frappe and it was delicious. Cameron made it and he is a very good barista. Great people, employees, and doing a wonderful job in the store. Definitely going back! read more

Was in Greensboro for the day and just put in coffee shop to my GPS and went to the first one and I'm so glad it brought me here. Had no idea the mission of this place when arriving and once I did, I truly shed tears of joy. Was greeted immediately by a wonderful young man who opened the door for me! Order my usual, Iced vanilla latte and it was one of the best I've ever had! The environment here was just awesome, came home raving about this place and already have plans to return. I love the purpose and will gladly support a business as awesome as this. read more

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I've heard a lot of good things about this place and I'm so excited I finally had a chance to visit. When I first got to the shop there were two employees waiting to open the door for me and gave me a very warm welcome. I'm not a big coffee drinker so it takes me some time to figure it what I want and the barista was so patient. It's also really nice that they give out little cards and words of affirmation (mine said kind) to let you know when your order is ready. My name always gets butchered somehow at other places. The coffee was really good and the service was even better. Really love the mission of this shop and will definitely be back! read more

They go above and beyond to give you a great experience from the time you enter up until you cross the threshold. Right away, you are welcomed by a barista opening the door for you. They also hold the door open for you as you leave too. The baristas are quite amicable and deliver excellent customer service. This cute spot offers pastries and sandwiches in addition to your coffee. While I have not tried the food items yet, I can attest that they serve a delicious cup of coffee every single time. read more

I've been to the GSO location on a few occasions and my friends like it too. The staff is so nice and welcoming. It's a cool spot to grab coffee w friends as you catch up. read more

This was my first time visiting this coffee shop and I have to say how much I love it! Great coffee shop were they have some wonderful employees and amazing coffee. Please visit their site, donate, and stop by whenever you're in the mood for coffee! read more

I stopped in A Special Blend for some coffees for me and my boyfriend. The coffee shop itself was cutely decorated and very clean. I got an iced latte and added brown sugar syrup. I may ask for one less pump next time because it was pretty sweet but I really liked it. I think this would be a great place to take some work or do some studying if your in school. read more

A Special Blend - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

I checked this place out for the first time today and wow! The coffee is fantastic. Everyone inside was so sweet and the place is very cute. I'll certainly be returning. read more

A Special Blend - Large lavendar latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

What a great little coffee spot! My girlfriend stopped by one afternoon for our mid afternoon coffee fix and it was perfect! Delicious coffee and great customer service! Offering a variety of hot and iced coffees and some light snacks as well, right down the road from us so we will be visiting many more times in the future! read more

A Special Blend - Iced Caramel Macchiato - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

A Special Blend holds a special place in my heart. My friend Gray, who works there, invited me to stop by, and it was my first visit. I'm so glad I came--it was such a memorable experience. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, and they recommended the hibiscus refresher, which I'd never tried before. It was delicious, refreshing, and honestly one of the best drinks I've had in a long time. I really enjoyed the cozy ambiance, the quality of the food, and the excellent service. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

This place has good coffee and a great set-up. If you need quiet to work, it might be a bit loud, and I found the scone too salty for my tastes, but I'll definitely go back! read more

A Special Blend has a warm and inviting atmosphere. This coffee shop creates jobs for adults with special needs in our community. I experienced Service with a smile. I will definitely be back. read more

A Special Blend - 16oz white chocolate mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

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Easy to find, ample parking. Very homey environment. Really love that they work with special-needs people. I was greeted by young man when I first walked in. Certainly put a smile on my face. It may be experience all that much better. In addition to coffee, they have pastries and even ice cream. Please check it out if you're able! Tips are actually donations to the program! read more

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Absolutely the best coffee shop I've been to. The business is located in a small strip mall on West Market but it's quite large inside with ample seating and the cutest merchandise. The employees are the sweetest and are so personable and I love that they decorate the cup holders and give you a cute little card, mine said I was fabulous. I tried a hot sweet spartan today as I'm a proud uncg alumni and it was white chocolate and brown sugar flavored and it was delicious. They have tons of pastries and ice cream so that there is something for everyone. I would 10 out of 10 go back just to talk to the employees read more

Upon entering this cute, quaint cafe, we were met by a staff member who opened the door and warmly greeted us. I had The Summerfield (honey and lavender latte) iced and my friend got the Chai Tea Latte. My drink was refreshing, aromatic, and served to me lightning fast. I've had a TON of honey and lavender lattes and A Special Blend's made it to one of my favorites. This is truly a great blend where you can clearly experience both flavors without it overpowering the classic roast coffee taste. The Chai Tea Latte was pretty decent, but we would have preferred the cinnamon mixed in a little more thoroughly. That's small beans though :) I also love that the cafe has a mission of employing adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They even have super cool visual aids for handwashing. That's awesome! TLDR: great coffee, beautiful cafe, and fantastic mission. Would definitely come again read more

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Lovely location in the strip mall with very kind staff and a lot of seating both indoor and outdoor to get work done. They sold some branded and unbranded goods which were very cute. I appreciate the mission of employing adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and my coffee was excellent. They had quite a selection of drinks although I just got an oat milk latte and it did not disappoint. I was looking for a cute coffee shop that morning and the quiet atmosphere matched my energy. There was food as well to try although I did not indulge. Great shop great mission great humans read more