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

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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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

Tea selections are good. Up until my visit the space hasn't changed at all (in decor or layout) since I first went when it opened years ago: same furniture, same grungy hipster vibe. The cookies are as amazing as I remember and it's one of the few places I can find jasmine tea. It was a bit dirty though, and this made me a bit uncomfortable that it makes one wonder: if the front looks dirty like this, what's the kitchen/prep area like? read more

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I love this spot when I need to study !!! Their coffee, teas, & sweet treats are so delicious & fresh !!! Their chocolate chip cookies are out of this world ! Very quiet , yet active in the store !! Awesome vibe & friendly staff !! read more

UDPATE: AMBIENCE (4/5): - Not as cold here as last time (thank god). There must have been broken AC or something the first time we visited. It was much more comfortable than before - Now having some time to explore other study cafes near by, I must say I do appreciate how every seat in this place is super comfortable. When I go to cafes to study I tend to camp out for hrs and hrs at a time and most of the time by the 3rd hr is when my back starts to hurt. But this place never gave me that problem. I appreciate that they even have cushions for the couch that's by the window - This cafe also opened the latest out of all the other ones in this area (including Doral, Coral Gables & Kendal) FOOD/DRINKS (2/5): - Honey Brisket: What a disappointing follow up after that Coco-curry. The panini was toasted and crunch but incredibly dry. I was hoping the brisket would be just as juicy and flavorful as the chicken since they're both made from the sous vide method but it just made the sandwich dryer without contributing much of a taste profile. The main saving grace was the honey mustard balsamic vinaigrette which was delicious. Too bad there was barely any on it (I opened the sandwich to inspect since it became almost too dry to eat and there was just a dollop inside). OVERVIEW: - Would still come back just bc nothing can beat those hrs, the number of outlets and those cushioned seats. Would probably stick to the Coco-Curry next time! read more

Excellent customer service and well crafted bevs! Their vegan cookies are delicious, fresh and don't even taste like a vegan cookie - I'm not a vegan, just saying! Lots of students hang out here - very chill spot in the heart of Westchester read more

Love their coco-curry wraps. The coconut lassi is to die for. Their cookies are probably in my top 3 favorite in miami. Their teas are yummy and you can buy a wonderful assortment of loose leaf teas to take home. Today I decided to have a black rose iced tea w boba and it was delicious. Their coffee is good too. I wish they would roast their own coffee to have the scent of coffee inside the establishment. It's the only thing missing. I love to bring my laptop here and work a little while. This place is very peaceful and I really feel blessed to have it so close to where I live. Thank you, Specialtea! read more

Person who answered the phone was too busy to check which items at the counter were still available and stated there's people who come in and purchase all of them at once. As if that justifies not taking a second to help a customer that calls in. read more

We were in Miami and wanted a quick bite. 16 year old found this place on Yelp and it was exactly what we were looking for. It serves boba tea and array of beverages, well as wraps, salads. My son and I both ordered passion fruit boba teas which were good. There is a "savory menu" and you can choose to order as a panino, salad, wrap, or bowl (with brown rice & quinoa). My son ordered the Coco Curry Bowl and I ordered the Farmer's Harvest Salad. All of the ingredients were fresh and delicious. The sous vide chicken breast was moist and tender. The dining room is completely closed but there were a few tables outside. Service was quick and the staff was helpful. Would definitely stop by again if in the area. read more

This spot is still a gem! Someone even takes the time to put cute little smile on your to-go bag & that reminded me "smile, life is good!" Thank you, delicious food & sweet staff. One thing though, hope this helps: please open up seating inside!!! So many are waiting for the lounge area again. Schools back up & Florida overall is up and running. Wishing to see you guys fully opened again very soon read more

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LOVE LOVE LOVE this cafe. Great atmosphere, very good to catch up with friends, study, play board games, all while being able to have delicious food and drinks. Their mint lemonade is fantastic and refreshing. They have paninis, bowls, wraps, salads, boba tea, smoothies, and cookies. Food is also out within minutes, i've never had a bad experience nor had to wait long for food or drinks. FIU STUDENTS, they offer a student discount!! read more

I love this place, I have been going there since I found it it's been a few years now. Not only is the staff very sweet but they have a great selection of vegetarian / vegan bites. The ambiance is nice to go with a group of friends or even by yourself on a study date. My favorite snack is the matcha cookies, always a hit! read more

My friend and work suggested that we pass by here. I was surprised that I have never heard of this spot before. It is definitely a hidden gem. The menu had a wide array of choices I wanted something filling yet healthy I got the chihuahua bowl. The taste was average. I had the Nutella crossiant and cookies. The baked goods were definitely the star choices of this spot. This place also specializes in teas. There is such a big collection. I got a green iced tea it was so refreshing. I recommend this spot for a quick lunch and for its yummy vegan goods ! read more

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So I wanted tea in the Miami area and was searching for a place (when I first came to Miami in August 2017, it was particularly hot). So I made my way to SpecialTEA, located in a moderately sized plaza. It's kinda close to a university, so I'm pretty sure they're the ones that are coming over here. This place is kinda small but does actually have seating. Unfortunately, this place is so popular that it was packed the two times I went. They have a bunch of games that you can check out and play if need be as well. I went for a spiced chai latte (iced). I enjoyed having the accentuated taste (yay cinnamon) and it was insanely flavorful. It probably would be better when it's hot and the flavors would come together, but I was in Miami on a humid summer's day. haha. Iced matcha latte. Half sugar. I don't know why but I really enjoy having their matcha because their flavor is really good. Mixed with their milk, it's actually a better quality than I would expect from a boba shop in Miami. Definitely something to try, but beware that it's an extra $1 for the matcha. Service here is dependent on the time you arrive, because if you do come here when it's busy, it might take a long while for your stuff to come out. Don't forget your check in offer! read more

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I love specialTEA Lounge. The location is small but it's really nice inside. I love the paninis, cookies, and the boba teas!! Everything I've tried from here is out of this world, super fresh and extremely tasty! Everyone that I have come across who works here is super nice. Great service very attentive!! read more

Really cute lounge with a great selection of traditional teas, milk teas, and boba. The staff was friendly and informative about the drinks. I ordered a milkshake taro and it was great. My favorite is the "day old" cookies that are a bucks each. Would be a great place to hang out, study, or just meet for a coffee in pre covid times. The store only does takeout currently. Would love to come back. read more

specialTEA Lounge is almost a four 4! star joint. I enjoyed the fun vibe. The service was very good, loved that they offered agave along with other sweetners. I'm gonna go with a 3.5-star rating. They are located inside a plaza with plenty of parking, you have to look closely though, it's easy to miss the place. They offer plenty of board games for their guests, comfy couches, a workstation for up to three guests. The coffee was pretty good, I went with my usual cappuccino, it didn't compare to other coffee houses that I visited during the same week. It wasn't bad, guess I just expected to be blown away because of all the great reviews. They offer a good breakfast menu. I tried the baguette with goat cheese, egg, spinach and tomato sandwich. It wasn't bad at all, paired well with the coffee, wish I would've added a sauce, maybe next time. read more

Great place! The cookies are so good, and tasty. The staff is very friendly and helpful. They have quite a few options for healthier food which was very nice. The boba is great, super tasty. I was not a fan of how incredibly sweet the matcha tea was, other than that I would definitely recommend this place. The cookies were soooo goood!! read more

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My favorite wrap of all time is the ay chihuahua! I've been ordering it for a few years now and it never disappoints. They're currently still closed for dine in but pick up and delivery is available and always arrives fresh. read more

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This is probably one of the best coffee/tea shops in Miami-Dade. Keep in mind I haven't been to too many. The costumer service here is great which is rare out here. First of all I'm not even a big fan of tea or coffee but if I only came here for tea or coffee. They'd still get a five star rating from me. They have such a large variety of flavors to choose from for tea. Plus if you're not familiar with all the flavors they have little test tube containers to smell each flavor and even a screen that further informs you about each flavor. I believe the tea I had shared from a pot was raspberry flavor I cannot recall the exact name but it was good. I had ordered the coconut curry rice bowl and that was delicious. The coconut flavor sauce on the side really complimented the dish with the perfect amount of sweetness. Also there vegan cookies are surprisingly good They plenty of parking outside it's located in a plaza but as far seating inside they're a little limited on space I believe it's due to the popularity of the spot. They have board games as well which is pretty dope. I'd definitely recommend this as a spot to study at if you don't mind a little noise. Or a place to hang out with a group of friends and sip tea or coffee if that's what you like to do. It's not too far from FIU so it's really convenient hangout spot if you're a student. read more

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I ordered a drink through DoorDash that tasted horrid. It was a slush that was supposed to come frozen but came very watered and it tasted like tooth paste. I called to complain but wasn't even offered a refund. I thought this was a healthy location but not with a drink like this. read more

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We came here during a layover for our flight out of MIA. I wanted a place that offered healthy eats and tea while my husband finished up some work before our flight. It is next to a college, so it had a nice college vibe with plenty of outlets for working. I loved how healthy their menu was and the flexibility to turn their items into a salad, sandwich, or wrap. I got the coco curry made into a salad and it was very flavorful. I loved the dressing and the salad was filling. They offer a variety of speciality teas to choose from and specialty lattes. I got the green tea latte. Sometimes lattes can be too sweet and you lose the healthiness of the green tea. This one was perfectly done. I also like how you have the option to pick your milk as well. This is a nice hang out spot with friends as they provide a couch and games. I would frequent this place if I lived here! read more

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I literally LOVE specialtea so much. I'm never disappointed with my order when I go. My go to is definitely the frozen mango boba slushie but you can't go wrong with anything. The matcha freeze is also amazing if you're into matcha. I haven't tried much of the frozen coffees but the caramel one is AMAZING!! Everyone who works there is super nice and make sure you really like what you got. If you don't they'll easily switch it out for you. It also has great vegan and vegetarian options if that's for you. I've tried a few sandwiches and cookies and again never disappointed. The only thing I really wish they would have is biodegradable cups and paper straws or something of that sort :( read more

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I LOVE special tea for a quick bite or lunch! It's a great spot near FIU to meet up with friends to study and snack on their DELICIOUS cookies or a causal lunch spot. My top picks are the chicken pesto sandwich and the Ay Chihuahua as a wrap. The food is great and is well priced. read more

Good and atmosphere is great. Food is really good. Their teas...well it's in the name...don't ever disappoint!! Go to spot for my daughter in college and got us hooked as well. We really love this spot. read more

This a cute hidden gem of a tea lounge. It's not too large of a place so I can see seating being tricky during busy times. They have a happy hour from 4-7 I believe, but I was there earlier so I'm not certain what's included. I did overhear them say half off but still unsure what they were referencing. There is also free WiFi which was nice so I was able to catch up on some work on my lap The food is also pretty good. Their frozen boba tea is probably the best I've ever had. I was pretty indecisive so I appreciated the recommendation from the guy who helped me. I ended up get taro frozen with oat milk and boba.. WOW. They have a decent list of options for food so I opted for the salad version of the Farmers Market. When they give the sauce on the side as an automatic that's a win in my book. The pastry selection was impressive as well. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was that I noticed the pastry display had flies trapped inside flying around. It didn't appear to be an open close mechanism, but like a floating linen, maybe? read more

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This was absolutely delicious. With each taste I felt they made it with love. I had the Turkey bacon panini with a matcha freeze, I think it's the name. However, I love every bit of it! Highly recommend. read more

This is my favorite place to go study and they have the best breakfast sandwiches/lunch wraps. I love the chill vibe the place has and the service is always friendly! There is a reason it's constantly full!! Love it here read more

specialTEA is an absolutely tea-rrific option for organic bites around the Tamiami/FIU area. They serve up some great smoothies, coffees, teas, wraps, paninis, bowls, and most importantly, baked goods! I had their Ay Chihuahua wrap and it was delicious. The wrap has chicken, chihuahua cheese, home made guacamole, and spicy mayo. I got it on the tomato basil wrap, but there's also whole wheat, spinach, and garlic and herb as options. The Ay Chihuahua normally comes with an organic corn and bean salsa, but they were unfortunately out the day I went. My favorite item at specialTEA has to be their cookies. Their cookies are all vegan, but still have the same texture and all the flavor of a regular cookie. The best cookie hands down is the Matcha Chocolate Chip. I know it sounds weird and has a green tinted appearance, but you will not be disappointed. The only drawback to the specialTEA location is that it is tiny. Odds are you won't find a seat because there are FIU students studying there. It is unfortunate that customers can't sit inside and enjoy the ambiance because people sit in the restaurant for hours and hours studying, even without ordering food. Considering that the restaurant is this small, more should be done on behalf of the business to allow customers to eat their food fresh from the kitchen. For this reason, I gave the restaurant four stars instead of five because I believe customers should be able to find seating and not be forced to do takeout continuously. read more

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I love the vibes from this place! Food and Boba Teas are amazing, it became my favorite Boba Sport!!! Service is very fast and they very very nice :) read more

Love this place!! One of the best boba places in Miami for sure! I have been coming here for a while now and it never disappoints. read more

This place is adorable! I love the small cafe vibe that you get from this place. Even though they are working on an expansion, I don't think it will take away from the escence. They have booths, tables, and couch style seating. There's a small selection of about 20 board games you and your friends can play while there. My friends and I had a blast with taboo. The only thing that was iffy for me was the drinks. I'm not a tea expert and I felt that the stffwasnt there to help me decide in a drink. I felt pushed through the line because of other customers. But OMG those VEGAN cookies are AMAZING! I swear I've ever had a better cookie, vegan or not. read more

I just had to share my distasteful experience this morning at Special Tea. I've been coming here for over 5 years now. I also order every single morning on Uber eats. I say this because 1. I have Crohn's disease so my food options are very limited and once I find a food spot I can have I basically marry it. And 2. Because since I am so immunocompromised I am always battling with infections and illnesses that make life a little difficult. I've had the worst case of allergies and eye infections on both eyes that caused me to not be able to work from my house this morning so I figured I can take a couple of calls at the lounge stress free while eating my routine breakfast. Now I am completely aware of the policy that only two people are allowed at the booths. I told the manager Farrah that I can't sit near the blinds because it will cause more eye irritation so if she could please excuse me sitting in the booth for a bit I legit said I will eat and leave. She came three times trying to get me out of the booth and then proceeded to turn off the wifi basically kicking me out with out saying it. As a loyal returning customer I've never had the worst taste in my mouth and not because of me not being able to sit at the booth for health reasons, but because of the unsympathetic and rude attitude the manager had with me. I know if they wanted to they can be accommodating specially when I was the only one human body there at the moment. I was not planning on staying all day but I was basically forced out of the lounge during the time I had an important work meeting which again is the only reason why I was there. The manager Farrah gave me the owners business card to contact him instead and went to the back leaving the lounge unattended for around 30 minutes until I stood up and left. I understand there is a strict policy, I understand she can be the one that gets in trouble for allowing one person to sit in a booth, but honestly out of probably the thousands of dollars I've spent there - because of her I legit rather pay double to another company that doesn't make me feel so badly over something I honestly didn't think would be such a big deal. I don't know how much they value having a good environment for their customers but today is genuinely the last day I give special tea any of my money. I don't expect everyone to go asking for an exception every single day but when it's something legitimately health related and you can see I need more accommodation, the manager should reconsider how she speaks to customers. I'm not one to do this but I'm incredibly disappointed by this service. I was the absolute only person in the Lounge for a good 45 minutes, saying that if she wanted to accommodate me for a little bit she could've but chose to be rude and direct me to the owner instead. If you have health issues for whatever reason, stay away from Special Tea. They do not accommodate or consider what the customer might be dealing with health wise. Go to Starbucks! They offer wifi and won't harass you into leaving their location. read more

LOVE THIS PLACE. From the cookies to the paninis to the smoothies and shakes! It's a YES from me. This is you study / break go-to. They also have board games for you and friends to play with! Staff is super nice and attentive and they're pretty fast, even when you deliver online. They have vegan and vegetarian options too if you're into that! They're Vegan Matcha Chocolate chip cookies? Ugh, so good!! I go there allll the time. read more

I just came here to say the cookies and cream cookie is SO GOOD. I seriously crave it multiple times a week. I've also had the iced coffee here which was pretty standard. Taro milkshake was also delish but gonna try to get it made a little less sweet next time I go. Have yet to try the food here so I'll update my review when I do! read more

I was so surprised I hadn't stopped by this eatery earlier. Having been an FIU alumni and (current student) going back to school a second time around there...I can't believe I haven't gone in. I had always heard about it several years back but never actually thought to go in. Why? I don't know:/ But boy did it deliver! What made my experience extra stellar was the staff. The girl at the register (can't believe I forgot her name) deserves a major shout out. She walked me through everything...all the tea options, the cookies options, and the best part is they had vegan options. I'm not 100% vegan...more pescatarian if anything, but for those that are super super vegan, like devoutly so...this place is totally for them. I had to buy some cookies for sure. I definitely splurged. I got a traditional chocolate chip, a double chocolate chunk, and an Oreo one. That one was the best by far. I also had a Hibiscus tea. It tasted good...very natural...I probably should've added some sweetener to it or honey, but it hit the spot. I also got to create my own sandwich which was vegan. The homemade BBQ sauce was an acquired taste to be honest. It was yellowish in color and not like a traditional bbq sauce (which is probably bad for you and loaded with artificial sweeteners and preservatives) so that's probably why theirs had a different taste..cause it was healthy..still though I ate it. I had a chicken substitute which I believe was tofu. It was quite spongy and not like a typical meat alternative but it still fared well with me. It was the perfect lunch to have before studying at school. I will say though my favorite part where the sweets. Note that there is no indoor seating due to COVID. They have it blocked off. It didn't take away from my experience. One got the staff brought me my sandwich personally so I didn't have to wait and stand there. Would I be back? Probably..when I'm in the area and crave tea and cookies and vegan cuisine but what really makes this place great is the service. 5 stars all around. read more

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Went here to eat in for the first time. I had tried their food before and have always found it to be quite delicious. When I went in I noticed it was being expanded, which is great because this place is usually packed. To my surprise I was able to find a table to sit at. I ordered the harvest fresh salad. It was delicious. Everything tasted fresh and the chicken was super moist. It was a quiet place to have lunch. The staff was super friendly and service oriented. I ordered a chocolate chip walnut cookie to go which was extra yummy. I would visit again. read more

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Came because my daughter was dying for a boba... in which I had to google it. Such a cute place, has all the board games available for play, comfy couches and books too "leave a book, take a book. The girl here is super nice. Here I am now playing hedbanz drinking a boba! Cool spot highly recommend. drank: taro on ice read more

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Unable to review this place because they did not have any cupcakes and that is what I can for. The guy at the from desk was not friendly looked like he was tired and did not really wanted to help us out. I would have tried something else but he did not seemed interested to assist us. The atmosphere there was mostly students doing there work small place. Dont think I will be back read more

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