we got a dirty chai, a 38oz of berry white tea, and the pesto chicken panino. the dirty chai and the tea were good (not life changing). the panino was AMAZING, genuinely can't think of anything i didn't like abt. the employees were super chill and friendly and the service was fast. the vibes were awesome, quiet music, and it's a great place to co-work w friends. read more

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I love specialTEA! I used to come here so often when I was studying at FIU. I hadn't been in years and stopped by today to grab lunch. It's expanded since I've been here and still absolutely delicious and with amazing vibes. It's the perfect cafe to study or get work done. The staff is kind and friendly. I wish I lived closer so I could come here more often. I ordered the coco curry panino and couldn't leave without having one of the delicious vegan chocolate chip cookies! read more

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I LOVE specialTEA lounge it's THE perfect third space. 2 things I love: school and boba. This place has both of these things. The lounge has board games to play with friends, cozy couches to talk for hours, and $1.50 cookies (did I mention they close at 11)? I was dying to find a place where I can get some boba and study without having to go to a starbucks or a named business but once I found this hidden gem by FIU, I will soon become a regular. The food is really good and the service is exceptional. read more

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Matcha was so delicious, very cute cafe to study and work quietly. Service was good and fast.

Yall. SpecialTEA STILL slaps. I have to admit I haven't been here since pre-covid, but they've expanded and are absolutely still crushing it like they used to. Amazing menu, fresh ingredients, most everything made in house and with that special Miami mom & pops vibe. All the staff is super friendly and helpful and if you need a space to hang out and study, get some work done or get a bite to eat, yall NEED to come here to SpecialTEA. read more

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Nice little study spot near campus. board games available & variety of coffee, tea , boba tea and other stuff. Will say, limited seating, but what do you expect from your local coffee shop read more

Love their chicken pesto "panino", teas, and the tea/coffee spice rack along the side of the counter in the back. Their teas come in huge bowl-size cups that weigh too much for one hand -- definitely enough to last you throughout a 2-hour catch-up with friends, lol! The ambiance is serene, and has a tall shelf stocked with books for all you bookworms out there (like me). The service was over the top too. Definitely deserves a do-over :) read more

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i love you forever special tea, thank you for getting me through college i would come almost everyday for boba and the vegan coco curry bowl read more

By far one of my favorite places to hide away. The staff are always so nice. Even more so when I bring my kids with me. Love this place and their cookies :) read more

I have one thing I buy at SpecialTEA and one thing only... COOKIESSSSSSSSSSS! They are the best cookies i've had in Miami and i'll fight anyone that wants to argue me. For 1.50 a cookie they are a steal. Maybe have about 4/5 flavors on rotation. But I always go for the Chocomalo and the Cookies & Cream. I usually buy a dozen and take them as gifts for friends or to gatherings. Quiet spot if you need a place to have a healthy lunch or love a cup of tea. A hidden gem:) read more

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Great area to study at and get a quick meal off campus from FIU! I think that they do a great job at each thing and love the selection of flavors. They've gotten my order wrong a couple times I've gone which sucks but their food and drinks are great read more

Love this place. Came here to do some stuff on my laptop and it was great. There is no shortage of wall ports which I was so glad about because if you can find a seat, you can find a place to charge your electronic devices. It's definitely not quiet because people hang out here whether it's to play board games or just have a coffee and chit chat. But that's every cafe. The service is amazing and the food is pretty good and affordable. Definitely fit for college students and/or people needing to get some work done. Their matcha cookies are incredible. I need to have one everytime I go. If you are going to SpecialTea alone and decide to sit at the booth, after a certain time, you are asked to move to one of the small tables to make room for parties of 2 or more. Overall, great place to hang out, have a quick meal or get some work done. read more

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shoutout to alejandra. she fixed my order up to swap my chicken to tempeh when it was already made. i owe that to her because i thought this establishment operated vegan by default. read more

A healthy spot with good eats and chill vibes. Great place for a quick bite. Recommend over Starbucks if you want something fresh.

The ambiance here is so perfect to work on something on your laptop. Nice atmosphere to have a group lunch too. They have board games available. Now the food: I personally love their coconut chicken curry and be sure to ask for a coconut curry sauce on the side for dipping. This sandwich is to die for. Their chocolate chip matcha cookies are also a must along with one of their plethora of teas and coffees! Service is always on point! read more

Food is always fresh and make to order :) it's a chill spot at night and day time :) I prefer nights! Service is always excellent ! If you eat in you can sit on the couch or a table or a booth :)! You can also use their WiFi :) and print :) you'll need to pay for those but it's super chill that you can do it at anytime :) I forgot to take pics of what I ate which is my favorite hunny brisket wrap :) if you're vegan this place is the go to! read more

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Came here to meet up with friends. We were a party of four. It is a cute tea shop with plenty of comfortable sofas and booths; there's also tables if you want to bring your laptop and do work. I had a chai tea latte which was a bit over-brewed. The service however was awesome. The staff was very friendly. We had to wait a bit long for our drinks and the server offer us chocolate chip cookies to make up for the wait. I would come here again. read more

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Wow!! I've been to Doral so many times and I'm just now finding out about this place. So many vegan options... thank you!!! The coco curry bowl is OUTSTANDING. 5 stars with a vegan matcha cookie .. I'll be back soon! read more

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Weird staff, made me feel a little uncomfortable.. couldn't make eye contact with any of the customers in line to order... bubble tea mediocre read more

I was only in Miami for a couple days but I had to come to this place twice. As a tea lover this place is great. There are so many different teas to choose from. It's also a great working spot. There are lots of plugs everywhere. My recommendation is to grab a booth if it is available. However the booths do fill up fast so you might have to stick to just a table. Staff was super friendly and helpful with all of my questions and requests. I not only got to try a bunch of teas but try their food as well. I really appreciate how they have a regular menu as well as a vegan menu. read more

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The matcha is way too sweet. I would recommend Starbucks matcha before this one. The bright green color matcha should have is not there.

The food here is so good. I love how close to the school it is. I appreciate them opening up the space more. I've eaten almost everything they have to offer but I'm a fan of the caprese the most. Day old cookies are my favorite especially at a slightly discounted rate. Not a fan of the s'mores cookie though it's too much and taste artificial if that makes sense. The service is really what makes this place kind of a drag. I think it's a requirement. If you want to work here you have to hate your life and be the moodiest sassiest person ever. They put a finger and pointed at my friend. Inches away I'm not exaggerating. I'm not asking to be treated like royalty either don't get me wrong but you're going to roll your eyes at me when I take a little longer to order and there's no line? Make it make sense. read more

Come with me to SpecialTea located in University Park (near FIU). SpecialTea has been a go-to for me for a while. They offer coffees, teas, boba drinks, frozen drinks, bowls, paninis, and delicious cookies among other options. A great spot to catch up with friends, get some work done or play some table games. I love their paninis, my favorites are the Chicken Pesto and the Chicken Bacon Ranch both have great flavor and are very filling. From their drinks, I typically order their Frozen Slushy sometimes with popping boba and other times without. For the slushy flavor, I like passion fruit or raspberry, but lately, I like to mix coconut and raspberry, which is a perfect tropical blend. Last time I was at SpecialTea I went with a coconut/raspberry slushy with kiwi popping boba and it was AMAZING! I also like their coffees, iced or frozen they are great. Their vegan cookies are so amazing words don't do justice. My favorite cookies are the chocolate chip walnut, double chocolate chip, and a classic chocolate chip. Overall, SpecialTea is always a great option. Their prices, service, and ambiance a great. I will keep going to SpecialTea! read more

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Amazing! Found a new favorite meeting spot! Food is to die for and the coffee beverages are my fav! read more

My friends and I always met up over here! The panini press, mango green tea and vegan chocolate chip

Cool hidden place to grab some tea and a bite. They had a number of tea selections and coffee too. They also had boba tea and milkshakes. I had to try the matcha cookie. A little too sweet for me but the matcha flavor came through. Probably wouldn't get again. The mango tea was nice, I had it iced. Service was extremely slow and there is hardly anywhere to wait. They should re-arrange the seating area so that there is a place to wait that's not right on top of the line of people ordering. After fixing a few kinks this place could be great! read more

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I love coming to work here on my laptop. Their matcha latte is incredible and it's always a relaxing ambiance.

Delicious teas to choose from! The vibe is nice, the employees are super kind and quick. They provide great recommendations. I have been dreaming of the creamy caramel roobios ever since I had it. The iced coconut mocha is a great choice too. The Aye Chihuahua bowl did not disappoint. read more

One of the best bowls I've ever had in my life. What a way to start the review. But I cant stop talking about it. Perfect combination of everything. I ordered the Vegan coco curry bowl and it was out of the world. The colors and combinations of flavors were just right. It comes with textured vegetable protein, spicy masala curry, vegan mozzarella, organic spring mix, tomatoes, vegan bacon, vegan cheddar, homemade vegan ranch dressing & organic spinach. Chefs kiss! Just the right amount of hot and cold. Just the right amount of savory and sweet. It comes with a side of sweet vegan coconut lassi dipping sauce that's to die for. Again, what a perfect combination of everything. I can't wait to go back. Everyone I've talked to today knows about this bowl/ place. Don't walk, run! Wouldn't be surprised if I'm there tomorrow. I've also had their vegan chocolate chip cookies that brought me back to the homemade ones I used to buy at my middle school. And the vanilla lattes with oat milk are just as great! read more

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Seating is limited due to certain tables being only available by reservation, but I respect it catering to local students. Staff were friendly and occasionally walked around collecting plates and empty cups. I ordered an iced chai and it was alright, I enjoyed that it was sort of creamy. read more

The food here was really good and I would return for the roasted almond tea, and chocolate cake tea.

Good food Good service Good ambiance Delicious so good I loved it. The employees give great service read more

I got to say I'm impressed with how big this venue is inside. Lots of students and professionals working and catching up. They've got comfy couches, which just adds to the vibe. The staff is friendly and helpful in choosing a drink. I love their scent wall to be able to choose a type of tea. They have a wide variety of teas, boba teas, alternative milks, sweetness, etc. My only disappointment was that the teas, in flavor, were not brewed great. Some were over steeped, and others were under. So room for improvement but overall a good experience. read more

Came here for weekday afternoon lunch during winter break, based on the high rating reviews here. I realize that this place is a "lounge" but more so on the heavy side of a lounge. There is minimal seating inside and the place was busy with college kids just hanging out. This seems to be more of a hangout spot vs. lunch/breakfast restaurant which completely threw me off. I ordered the chicken pesto. For the price it was okay but being surrounded by the college kids and tight seating was unpleasant. Also they have a water dispenser with stainless steel cups that didn't not look so clean therefore, I opted to use my own water bottle. Overall I don't recommend this place and won't return. To answer the owners question I came in today 1/5/2023. I was not offered nor informed about a disposable cup. Additionally when I asked for napkins I was told to go to the coffee tables and had to interrupt other parties. This place NOT something compared to a Starbucks, it's more comparable to a low grade Panera. Also, as I repeatedly stated in my original post, it's winter break therefore, would not expect it to be filled with college students as classes aren't in session. Majority of the customers weren't even eating or drinking your items they were "just there." I visit several restaurants and establishments in the area never once had overwhelming issue with college kids being present. I think I can decide of where I visit and choose to be a customer. Even more so, as an owner to respond with such rudeness really portrays his "great customer service" which he seems to boast about on your profile. Changed my 2 star rating to 1.. if you can't take the heat something you shouldn't be owning a "restaurant." read more

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Good cookies and food. Tea wasn't too good though, ironically. Really unusual flavors as well. Ambiance of the place was great. Very comfortable. Great staff. Update after response from the owner: I went back and changed the score. A refund isn't necessary whatsoever. I'd even return here if I happened to be in the area. I had a brown sugar spiced milk tea, and I was expecting it to taste more like a cinnamon confection. Reminded me of a "Fireball," the alcohol. A friend of mine compared the flavor to the cinnamon broomsticks at Michaels. The list of flavors did not appear to be near 40. Maybe overall, with some definite overlap. I was expecting more traditional flavors like mango, strawberry, or Viet iced coffee; but I couldn't find none of those anywhere. I redacted my "weird" description of the flavors to unusual, but untraditional would probably be a better descriptor with flavors such as mint and others that I cannot remember which I was not accustomed to. read more

Great bohemian feel. Like you are not in Miami, but rather a someplace like Portland, minus the crazies. Great place to do some computer work. Courteous service and a nice selection of teas. The cookies are to die for. read more

En general bueno! El ambiente es normal, pudiese ser mas bonito adentro y mas por q tiene una cortina ya que quieren expandirse pero al parecer no han podido y asi lo dejaron. El servicio y la atención muy buena!!!! La comida... Pedimos Coco Curry Chicken Sandwich que estaba rico, venia con su salsa al lado que estaba bien. También pedimos el "harvest" o algo asi... que estaba también rico con su vinagreta al lado . En los dos paninis algo de el pollo no me termino de gustar pero puedo ser yo... algo pueda ser la forma q lo cocinaron, o el aliño, la calidad algo que se me quedo repitiendo... pero el resto de los componentes estaban ricos. La sopa de butternut squash estaba muy aguada y le faltaba sabor. Los te, estaban ricos! Los precios creo q están bien, muy justos la verdad! El aire super frio... rico, pero hay q llevar un abrigo la próxima. Es un lugar q van muchos estudiantes, así que esperen mucho ruido y gente hablando duro!!! Pero si volvería! read more

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Vegan Matcha Chocolate Chip Cookies. It was soo good I couldn't wait and forgot to take pics. read more

specialTEA Lounge - Vegan Matcha Chocolate Chip Cookies. It was soo good I couldn't wait and forgot to take pics. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Miami, Florida

Love this place! Its such a dream... I love tea! And they have a splendid sellection. Its very comfortable and great ambiance.. I love the cookies and paninis ( im italian and they really know how to make them!) I also enjoy there refreshing mint lemonade. You must try! read more

specialTEA has been on my hitlist for quite some time. Itching to get out of the house and into a refreshing work environment, I made my way down Coral Way to see why everyone loves this cafe so much! It was definitely busy around lunchtime. It's not a huge space, but they make the most of it with tables, booths, and couches to sit on. There wasn't a free spot, but thankfully someone let me share a table with them which was much appreciated. The menu is large, with all kinds of eats and drinks. Much more than you'll find at your run-of-the-mill coffee shops. I ended up getting a matcha latte with almond milk (they didn't have oat milk and good to know it comes sweetened), as well as a toast with olive tapenade and mozzarella, and a vegan matcha chocolate chip cookie. As others mention, the cookies are really delicious! Just that and the drink would've made me a happy camper, but the toast was really good and I'd definitely try a sandwich the next time. Parking was easy to find, as it's located within a stripmall near FIU. It's clear this is a popular spot for students and teachers alike. If you're in the area, it's definitely a good bet for lunch or a pick-me-up while working or meeting with friends. read more

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