5/5 Iced Caramel Macchiato -- so impressed by the strong and smooth espresso flavor, and warm caramel notes. Highly recommend! 4.5/5 Horchata Latte -- loved the warm cinnamon kick with the white chocolate. 3.5/5 Pistachio Latte -- this is the only drink that fell short for us, as we couldn't taste much pistachio flavor, if at all. Plenty of seating here and it would make a great space for a WFH day with free wifi! read more

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It takes time to get your order. Seems like the workers have too much to do. Food is okay if your looking for something better than fast food or Portland Pie. Better if you have extra time to wait inside or pickup. read more

We made a stop here on the way home from Bar Harbor after I searched for "gluten free breakfast" right here on Yelp. I ended up ordering the breakfast bowl and a side of gf silver dollar pancakes, along with a chai latte with almond milk. My husband ordered a breakfast burrito and a cortado. The pancakes were honestly some of the best that I've ever had and were nice and fluffy. The breakfast bowl was also very tasty and had a lot of fresh veggies, but I think it was drowning in sauce a bit for my taste. The chai latte was delicious, but it took a long time after my husband received his coffee for me to get mine. The atmosphere was cute and cozy and there were a lot of tables pretty well spaced away from one another. Overall, it's a nice spot and we will return the next time we're in the area. read more

For a simple breakfast bowl, it took over 30 minutes for it to come out and if I didn't mention my missing meal to the staff, it probably would've taken longer. They also completely forgot the avocado mash and added bacon when I specifically told them not to and I do not consume pork. Terrible service and will not be coming back! read more

Here to meet a friend for breakfast. Two employees doing the job of five. Woman taking orders, preparing time consuming drinks, answering phone, preparing phone order beverages. Other woman cooking and delivering orders to tables. Waited 30 minutes to order and 45 to get my sandwich. When asked about my order the woman found it on the counter. It was cold. Not complaining about the 2 hard workers. Like I said they did the job of 5. Is this typical? read more

This place is great - wonderful service and yummy food! I needed to just sit somewhere and do work on a random Wednesday morning and felt super comfortable. There's a buzz but it's not loud, and there's plenty of seating read more

Worst salad ever. Sliced dry chicken that tastes like dry turkey. Not seasoned at all. The tiniest dressing in the world and browning lettuce. I was so disappointed. read more

Selah Tea Cafe - Chicken Cesar salad? - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Waterville, Maine

Perfect for an early morning breakfast and quiet place to sit. I ordered the açaí bowl not knowing what to expect. I was interested in it because it was advertised with local honey and fruit, and I always look forward to trying local food. As pictured below, the açaí bowl had a good amount of fruit, granola, coconut, and honey, along with some chia seeds. When I went fairly early in the morning, it was quiet and had fast service. read more

Selah Tea Cafe - Acai bowl with coconut, granola, blueberries, strawberries, bananas, chia seeds, and honey. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Waterville, Maine

Food and drinks are delicious. Got the chocolate vegan cupcake, to start. OMG so good!!! Then we order two breakfast's. Waffles and avocado mash. Again, so good!!! Staff was friendly and restaurant was bright and refreshing. read more

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Love getting waffles and bacon to only receive the bacon so crispy it would break a tooth if you're not careful and ZERO maple syrup WITH WAFFLES . If I actually cared to eat there again I may try and get a refund . No surprise this place is bombed with 1 star reviews. Absolutely terrible . Not happy one bit . read more

Poor - took 45 minues to complete 4 sandwiches. Hope it tastes good for having waited so lon.

We were driving through looking for healthy (and delicious) breakfast and coffee options that were also gluten free. It felt like we hit the jackpot with Selah! Our breakfast sandwiches (gluten and non-gluten) were scrumptious, broad selection for both food and drink, awesome service too. Would recommend calling ahead/pre-ordering. We walked in and ordered and waited a good 15-17 mins. But worth it! read more

Selah Tea Cafe - Ordering area & partial menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Waterville, Maine

This place needs to stop taking online orders on busy days. Took over 2 hours to get our food.

Very disappointed in the açaí bowl. Very watery and tastes of frozen water and honey. Server brought wrong breakfast plate, and just apologized without correcting mistake. Caramel frappe tasted like cake frosting. INCREDIBLY overpriced for the quality you're getting. Probably won't be coming here again. read more

The staffs were a little busy side but they were friendly. The Horchata drink was really tasty. I like that they offer small portion options with lower price tag. read more

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Best cafe in Waterville! Only downside is that the wait can be pretty long when busy. read more

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Good food, atmosphere is pleasant. We've been there multiple times and plan on returning.

If being Nickeled and Dimed to death is ok with you, then you should be happy as a clam here Medium latte is $5.15 (same size as Starbucks Tall), Potions of food are small and brought out on paper plates, then you get to eat it with a plastic fork. Menu has no prices, so be prepared for outrage. I like the food here but they need to back off on the snobbery This is Waterville Maine, not the big city. Any city. Today the manager came to our table and condescendingly comped are whole meal, because he heard we were not happy. He says in 9 years he has never had a complaint about the prices or service, yet Yelp here has several people mentioning exactly that. We ordered two Lattes, a bagel egg sandwich and a waffle with bacon $32 Yikes. Wtf This place disgusts me and it's absurd that there are no prices on the menu I swear they charge whatever the feel like depending on who they are serving. read more

Amazing place to eat and to have coffee and tea . Service was awesome . Atmosphere was nice . Only problem is that we are from out of town and we can't take the restaurant back home with us ... read more

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This cafe is my go-to cafe whenever I want casual, breakfast. Their Foods are delicious. Staffs are very friendly and great location in downtown Waterville. Overall the atmosphere of the cafe is relaxing. I would highly recommend this place if you are trying to find a place to get some work done and grab food. They have good choice of relaxing music in the background and You can bring your laptop, grab some tea/coffee, little snack/food and work! read more

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What a find! Seven varieties of green tea to choose from; I had the Long Island Strawberry & it was delightfully light & flavorful. Hubby & I couldn't pass up getting 2 delicious freshly baked cookies. We ended up with some loose tea & 2 unique gifts from their dazzling array of choices. A must do when in Waterville! read more

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

Amazing vibes being in an old Drug store; kind staff, tasty drinks and fast service. Somehow they are easy to get in and out of despite being on Main Street. read more

For starters, I absolutely loved the vibe of this cafe. Very relaxed, but not TOO relaxed. Definitely open to lively conversation as well as complementing those that just want to sit and read. The food was really great! I had a curry wrap (don't quite remember the full name, but I have a photo of it.) I'm not being hyperbolic when I say it's probably one of the better wraps I've had in my life. Sweet and savory in all the right ways. read more

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

I love that a small cafe in Waterville Maine has oatmilk lattes. My lactose intolerant body appreciates it immensely. They've recently implemented online ordering which was a breeze: order and pay online, and pick it up, so simple! read more

Selah Tea Cafe - The falafel bowl. The takeout container it's served in is compostable! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Waterville, Maine

I love this cafe! Relaxed atmosphere, great staff, free wifi and I was very happy to see that they also have vegan options! :) Highly recommended to anyone in the area or visiting! read more

Selah Tea Cafe - Bean Burger on a Pretzel Bun! :D - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Waterville, Maine

Somehow Selah (which means: pause and calmly think about that) crept on my radar a couple years ago, but I had never had the opportunity to check it out. Finally I got the chance to spend a couple hours there... and I'm in love. Especially since they practice what they preach: this truly is a place to take a moment of respite and reflect. The wide open room has plenty of space for people working on computers to spread out (with plenty of outlets to choose from), for old friends to catch up, for students to study, and for quick lunch breaks from locals. And from a high-top bar in the middle of the room, to wooden tables seating two or four, to couches - there truly is a place for everyone here. Once you order, you grab a number and take a seat. The lovely staff brings everything out to you. As long as you respect their rules (wifi for customers, don't take up more space then you need, speak in respectful tones) they don't rush you. I was there for an afternoon working and they seemed abundantly accommodating (one girl passed by me and just asked real quick if I needed water or anything even though they don't have table service here... FANTASTIC customer service). Now, what I ordered: + a large French press with soy milk - I was given a coffee timer to know when to pour; there was enough coffee for three cups for me. The staff also reassured me I could have as much soymilk as I needed and to be shy asking. I thought that was a kind gesture. + a molasses cookie - the girl who took my order talked me into one as she animatedly and emphatically told me they were vegan, fresh, and came from a generations old recipe. It was a gentle sweet that was balanced and delicious without being sugary. - an avocado egg sandwich - my least favorite thing about my experience at Selah. It was embarrassingly small, dry, and flavorless. Some hot sauce would have really helped it. I wouldn't order this or recommend it, but it was such a blip on the radar of an otherwise perfect afternoon that my feelings are unaffected by it. If Selah was closer to me, I would absolutely be a regular. I could easily see myself working from here once a week, and getting my coffee/tea to go a few times each week as well. I will absolutely come out of the way and make it a point to come back here in the future. If you love coffee/tea, the coffeehouse culture, gentle music, and kind souls...do yourself a favor and come pause and calmly think. read more

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Nice coffee and tea cafe. Selection of tasty sandwiches / wraps and salads. Delicious oatmeal cream pies

Great place to grab coffee or tea and something to eat. We had sweets, but the soup menu looked amazing. Great atmosphere with high ceilings and cool decor. Staff was friendly and responsive also! read more

Selah Tea is a great local coffee shop for Waterville. The menu includes breakfast options, sandwiches, salads, and even flatbreads now. They also have a reach-in fridge with ready-to-go teas, drinks, and pastries. It is a little pricy, though I suppose that's what you get for organic, fair trade coffee. Many pay more at Starbucks! Selah does have really good coffee drinks. Their cold jar is amazing - espresso, cream & sugar shaken over ice - so good! Pre-pandemic it was served in a mason jar - hope it gets back to that soon (tastes better that way). Happy to see that it has continued to thrive this past year. Their breakfast burrito is next level goodness!! Perfect mix of fresh eggs, sausage & potatoes/home fries. Selah is a favorite for college students as a hangout or to get some work done. Free WiFi, outlets, and a variety of seating options help. They usually have artwork for sale as well on the wall by the bathroom, and a display with various drink syrups and merchandise to purchase. read more

Selah Tea Cafe - Cold Jar Espresso, Sugar, and Cream Breakfast Burrito Side of home fries & fresh fruit - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Waterville, Maine

Why doesn't your menu have any prices? It is degrading, having to ask for the price of everything. Food is really good, actually, hence the 3 stars, but portions are tiny and expensive. read more

Window seats were unusually short and the wooden window frame was covered in wood chips, their bubble tea was a little below average and the person informing my boyfriend and I about the drinks was okay along with the music choice not really fitting the aura and vibe of the entire place. Really nothing memorable nor exciting, I would only go if there was no other choice. read more

First of all, the tea, which is, ironically, often forgotten by many patrons, is incredible quality. You can even blend different ones together and then they bring you a French press, a tea cup, and a timer after you sit down. My favorite is the long-island strawberry and the energy. They've even made me a special wellness blend when I was sick with five different teas in it! And it made me feel better! Secondly, this place has excellent service. It can get busy, but the staff is always extremely kind and it's always nice to have your food and drinks brought to you in a cafe environment. Third, the coffee, in addition to the tea, is also superb. Their drip coffee is easily the best in central Maine. No joke. That's including Starbucks or any other local coffee shop in the area. It's because their beans are legit. On top of that, the cold jar drink they make is delicious and always wakes me right up. That's my wife's favorite drink. All of their lattes are good because their espresso is good. Fourth, it's a great environment for everyone. Selah somehow balances a vibe where all kinds of people from all walks of life feel welcome, you can hide away and work, people meet there all the time for coffee dates, groups meet there often, and my two little kids are always welcome, with toys and coloring books by the merch for them to play with. Most places it feels like my kids are an inconvenience, but not at Selah. The deserts are killer, especially the peanut butter truffles and early grey chocolate cake. Oh yeah, the food itself is actually QUITE tasty, and I appreciate that there are menu items for cheapskates like me (like the early bird breakfast special) as well as the more standard fast-casual pricing for the rest of the menu. Favorite lunch item: curry chicken wrap. The grapes really make it for me. The owners, btw, are always sweet as can be. I've been visited by them several times at my table and if anything has ever been not quite what I was expecting the staff was happy to fix it and make the experience even better. All in all, Selah is a little slice of Heaven in downtown Waterville, representing for several years now the potential of what this town can be, and what it is more and more quickly becoming. I'm leaving this review because I've been going to Selah for five years and they've never let me down. So it's about time. If they had more locations, I would never go anywhere else for my coffee and cafe fixes. Love you, Selah! read more

Roomy cafe with food, drinks, and dessert. They have coffee/tea products for sale and board games available to play! If you need a place to work with white noise, this is a nice option! A little pricey IMO. read more

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Love this shop! Scottish Carmel tea is my fav! Wifi Gluten free options Staff is out of this world nice and friendly if you haven't been in here... its a must! will update if any changes, but too far so good. read more

Great tea, okay coffee. The food is just okay for the most part. It's almost all gluten free stuff which is not my "cup of tea" so to speak.

Very happy with the service, custom salad created to go with a cup of soup, and the yummy latte- which inspired us to bring home a bag of Selah coffee beans. Recommend for a healthy quick meal. read more

Honestly, one of the only places I've been post-start of this pandemic where service and food has actually improved, let alone survived. AMAZING coffee/tea/smoothie (& more!) bar, cozy atmosphere, great food choices with (gluten) wheat-free options that actually rock. Even better....they source healthier meats and organic produce. Their homemade soups are spot on. Everyone & everything is SO appreciated by me- a "veteran" in this industry. Keep rocking along!! Cheers & kudos to you all! read more

Best hot chocolate! I had it made with almond milk and it was delicious. The woman working was helpful and friendly. They also have Vegan treats! Highly recommend! read more

Renovations have finished and Selah Tea looks awesome again. They've built a huge community table that greets people when they walk in the door. You can tell by the advertising specifically for the table that they're really proud of it. The menu has been revamped with more a la carte options for those so inclined. The tea hasn't changed, they've still got the same wide variety. The serving sizes are small for the prices. For example: home fries cost two dollars. For that price, you get maybe a measuring cup's worth of food. The eggs taste like something I'd get at Mcdonalds. The lentil curry is by far the best thing Selah Tea offers. I just wish they made it more often and were more careful about cross-contamination. They leave the lids open on their soups in the back and it's not uncommon for chunks of meat from one soup to splash into what's supposed to be a vegetarian soup. Staff is friendly but still very slow, which seems to be the standard here. If you're in a hurry, you're gonna be waiting five to ten minutes to get a to-go drink during off-hours, so be aware of that. Wifi is gated behind a password. If you have issues talking to people, you might have to settle with a sporadic Colby signal. I wish they would just post the password on the wall. They've stopped offering sweet n' low (pink sweetener) for their drinks, now they only carry two of the standard three artificial sweeteners (splenda and whatever the green sweetener is). Guess which one I use? That's right, the one they stopped supplying. There's also only three sets of salt and pepper shakers for the whole restaurant to use. This is really weird thing to decide to be frugal about. It's not uncommon for me to have to hunt around the entire restaurant for a few minutes, just to get some pepper for my food. I grumble a lot, but I've been a regular at this place since it opened. There's lots of little problems but they nail enough of the big things, like customer service, the tea and the cozy hipster environment, that I'm willing to overlook the negatives. read more

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Good coffee, good breakfast, and good lunch! The bbq chicken flatbread pizza is delicious.