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    A Special Blend

    4.9 (29 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea, Cafes
    Open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Donna S.

    Cozy little spot in downtown High Point with some of the happiest people! Stop by for a drink and snack and watch your heart fill! My order was taken quickly and made to order perfectly! I was even offered a piece of cake because they recently celebrated their birthday! My iced coffee was awesome and the decorated cookie was yummy! There are several different spaces to sit and enjoy the shop or work! This is an awesome spot with a great mission! People that are "different" are very capable and deserve to work too!

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    Charon R.

    Met a girlfriend for coffee today and I knew exactly where I wanted to go! My friend opted for the Sweet & Spice coffee, a delicious seasonal feature! I never grow tired of a London Fog and this one was super tasty. It was hard to resist the wide variety of baked goods but I had just had breakfast and could not eat another thing. I was able to pick up some locally made dog treats, by The ARC, for the neighbors dog though and an adorable handmade sweater ornament for my tree, made by Azerbaijani Socks. Emilia makes the most adorable little treasures!! Service was super attentive and friendly. There is plenty of room to relax with a group here and the vibe is cozy and peaceful. Love everything about this place!

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    Jay J.

    A Special Blend is a really cool place to grab a cup of coffee or a pastry and hang out. The coffee tasted great, and the service was friendly. Their goal "is to empower individuals and promote a more inclusive society for all." Their mission "is to enhance and improve the quality of life for adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities by providing meaningful employment and skills training within an interactive community." They also offer lessons to learn American Sign Language (ASL). We will definitely return.

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    Marie P.

    Tasty food and drinks, cozy space, and kind service. During my first ever visit, I was greeted at the door by a staff member and the staff/managers were extremely helpful. I got the delish apple crisp drink and also the spinach pastry. The pastry was flakey and totally hit the spot! I was impressed by the size of the space. There was a room that can be rented by the hour for meetings. Their conference room has a discounted rate for non-profits, which is really cool. There was also a poster hanging advertising the opportunity for to volunteer with the coffee house as a manager/trainer. I just love that this coffee shop provides an opportunity for a population that is often systematically excluded from the job market to get specialized job training and mentorship. In addition to being a cozy coffee shop with lots of laptop loitering space (#1 thing I look for in a new haunt), there was a shop in the corner of the store. The shop had thermoses, local goods, and coffee. I chose a bag of whole bean coffee and the staff graciously agreed to grind the beans for me. They asked me what kind of coffee maker I have so that they could get it for right. I appreciate the attention to detail. I originally came here for a Yelp event and am so glad I discovered the place. I'm looking forward to stopping by the next time I'm in High Point!

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    Daisy T.

    It makes me so happy that we have a local non profit coffee shop like this in the High Point area. The location is not to far from work so that makes it super convenient for me. It was my first time here and I got their white chocolate iced coffee which was so yummy. They have a good amount of options to choose from on their menu. Everyone there is so sweet. The cashier even handed me a card that thanked me for being a kind customer. Aside from the coffee, there's a lot of space for you to come in and work if that's something you're looking for!

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    Jessica F.

    If you haven't experienced the amazing place that is A Special Blend, you need to put your Starbucks down and make your way there ASAP! We arrived at 7:00a, and the staff was eagerly awaiting to welcome us. The place is so bright and inviting and the drinks we ordered were delicious, but the highlight of this coffee shop is the incredible staff who work hard to make sure you leave smiling. They have so many options on the menu that you will have a difficult not finding something you like! It's very easy to get to this shop and they have a great parking area. My daughter said this smoothie was the best smoothie she has ever had, and that is coming from a Juice Shop junkie!!! I would recommend this place to anyone whether you drink coffee or not!

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    Christa F.

    I was finally able to stop in at the new High Point location for A Special Blend. The staff here are just as wonderful as they are in Greensboro and they gave great service. My coffee was nice and hot. I ordered the Americano and they left enough room for cream, which I appreciate. They also offered to heat up my pastry, which went very well with my coffee. I look forward to visiting them again soon since they're in such a convenient location

    Sharon S.

    Such a wonderful find!! Went today for my first visit. I love that I was greeted at the door. The atmosphere is amazing. The staff and the helpers were so pleasant and helpful. They made sure that I understood the menu options. I bought a sweatshirt and it is so comfy!! The coffee was perfect! I can't wait to go back.

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    The atmosphere of this coffee place is very comforting to finish up some work, the service is also splendid! I will definitely be going back!

    Coffee shop, private room, barista

    Ambiance, coffee served with heart. Very happy with interior design and working with a wonderful organization!

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    I love this place. I love their mission to employ adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in an interactive community setting to enhance their lives and the lives of the community. That makes me feel so special that they can make me a coffee.

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    A great place with a great mission. Very heartwarming and a great resource for our community. Such sweet folks!

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    A Special Blend has a very friendly atmosphere and delicious coffee and goodies! Would definitely recommend!

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    Super friendly environment. Love the Carmel macchiato. Great Milestone for High Point in giving worth to over 40 Special Needs adults

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