It's been a long time since I've had a proper afternoon tea & I was not disappointed. It was a little weird trying to make a reservation for tea for two since it took a call back (after speaking to someone live) to get confirmation, another call to get a deposit & a final call reconfirming the reservation. Upon arrival on said date, we were greeted warmly by the hostess & shown to a cute small decorated room that I was delighted to find out we had to ourselves. The sofa we sat on was comfortable & cushy with plenty of pillows to choose from for support, a great place to sit while partaking in a chat & nibble & tea. We were offered champagne to start but upon finding out my companion was pregnant, a champagne flute filled with juice was offered which we appreciated. We perused the wonderful selection of various tea offerings & after much indecision ordered our own teapots which came not too long after ordering. This was followed by two 3-tiered trays filled with scrumptious tea sandwiches, lovely scones & madelines and a tempting array of wicked mini desserts. Everything was delicious, the teas were of excellent quality, the ambience relaxing & the service was wonderful. The cost was what I would expect for a proper tea & it was well worth it. I will definitely be back. read more

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I have been away during COVID, and this is the place I miss the most. Great service, excellent atmosphere, and lovely tea. My favorite place in the area by far. An unexpected gem. Private space for the atmosphere of Actual Teatime. Peaceful. Food and entertainment. I wish I could give it more stars. read more

Nice concept. Yea was ok. Taro smoothie had too much ice but was pretty and the boba was very fresh. The cookie cake was very beautiful. The server made a scrunched face at every ordinary request, shuck killed the experience. The room with the orchids was more my style than the Buddha room with salt bricks. When the room became available I asked to move there, And she once again scratched her face and moaned about having to clean it which means takeoff the tablecloth and put another tablecloth. She seems do you have a bad attitude about just doing her job. And if business like this come out where their rooms for you to be by yourself or with friends with a bit of privacy and with ambience, you want to relax and feel good, and might even say, feel a little pampered and have a specialty with a special dessert etc. what you don't want is some sour Puss making faces at every ordinary request that kill your experience. For their menu items I'd give it Area four or five stars for the Celine cookie cake, a one star for the taro smoothie because it had no taste, but I five stars for the bow but it was so fresh in it, and I expected it to you to be a way better quality with much more rose flavor so I'll give that like a two or three stars, and the service I give her minus one star, so for the overall experience I probably get it to class or three stars. I don't know if the product line and then the shower for service is worth me coming back. read more

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This place is great! I had their delicious cake the first time i went and this time i got their jasmine dragon pheonix tea which is very good with honey read more

The Elixir Tea House - Jasmine Dragon Phoenix Loose Elixir Tea and green chai tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

I love this place, it's my #1 go to place to study or just to talk with a girlfriend over tea or coffee. That staff are friendly and welcoming and I'm black lol so that's a big deal for me in Sarasota. For all my black and brown folks I believe this is a safe space. They also offer a conference room in the back. I must've been to this place over 15-20 times in the last few years bc I studied so much there while attending East West College. Free WiFi and good food as well. Highly recommend read more

I love this tea house! The tea selection isn't super big, but they have great tea!! I especially love the maté and the stimulating tea. The owner is so nice!! The service is great! I love the events that they host here throughout the week. They have different rooms here with different themes. And each rooms has sheer curtains for privacy. I live bringing dates and friends here. It's also a great place to just come alone and do work on your computer or read. The food is good, too. It's light-fare. You won't regret coming here! read more

Elixir only gets better and better over time! The only full tea menu in the surrounding area... everything from bobs to taiwanese oolong for the tea snobs like me. Nice menu and great gluten free options! Properly brewed, fantastic staff, and SUPER adorable setting! I've been going here for over 5 years. read more

The Tea House is one of my favorite places to come in, sit down and relax an evening with my friends. Very cozy, welcoming and many options to choose from. The only thing I wish they did differently is renovated it a little. Maybe change the designs in certain rooms, have them stick to a certain theme that way people can take cute pictures inside. Other than that, it's my go-to place for a cozy evening out. read more

Love we get our own secluded room. Amazing food and the absolute best tea I've ever had! read more

The Elixir Tea House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Great experience, you get your own private room, all the drinks are amazing, the staff is outstanding, and very well priced

What a cute gem! The women were so accommodating to us for my good friend's Bridal Shower. I was just expecting a few tea choices and me not being a huge tea drinker, it was comforting to find a large menu of drink choices including wine. Everything was thought out and the atmosphere was truly cozy between the energy, decor and lush seating. If you're looking to host a small party, after work tea or lunch break, there's food and drink for every pallet. Definitely stop in to unwind! I know we will be back. Thank you so much ladies! read more

Cute and quaint with eclectic menu on a nice street. Highly recommend!

Love this place, such a great addition to the south side village area. Most extensive tea menu I've ever seen plus small food menu, desserts and beer and wine. They have a dining area and then small uniquely decorated spaces where you can read or study alone or meet with friends and feel like you have privacy. Also cozy outdoor space as well. I love the support the community and offer events as well. read more

Pretty awful experience as far as tea goes... place looked messy, trashed and service took forever. Workers didn't even know what was on the menu... read more

This place was so much fun, and the lady who waited us was so nice! We visited twice, in the one week we stayed on vacation. read more

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Loved our 5 girls High Tea in our own beautiful private room. We could laugh and talk without worrying we were disturbing others. Our waitress checked in to see whether we needed anything, and accommodated all our wishes. There was more food and goodies than we could eat, and we so enjoyed the option of various pots of tea. This was a special place for sisters and nieces to treasure time together. read more

I have been searching for a perfect place to work, study, and spend time. Elixir features a comprehensive tea menu, a standard coffee/espresso menu, snacks, pastries, cakes, and light meals. What makes them rise above their peers is their environment. In addition to their general dining area, they have (free to use) small rooms, each with its own unique decor. These are perfect to tuck away and work, play games, or talk while you enjoy your beverages and treats. I almost hate to recommend them, as I don't want to share them with more people. read more

Went on a Tuesday night with friends for the entertainment/open mike. I t was great! I will be back. Hope to see more of Sarasota Sue, great singer and song writer. Tea was excellent as was the food. What nice people. I liked being outdoors for the music, good acoustics. read more

Fantastic Place! The Service is Quick Food is awesome and the Ambience is Pleasent. :)

Adorable tea house next to the hospital. They have many rooms for a chill date or small group get-together. They had a whole bookcase full of games, a cute courtyard out back, gifts for purchase, cute personal cakes. I love this place and can't wait to return! And my matcha bubble tea was delicious. read more

We went for high tea. It is a quaint place with huge portions that we could not finish. Very good service.

If you are looking for a different atmosphere to the traditional restaurant table dining, look no further to Elixir Tea House. This place is incredible. Food was delicious and I loved the private theme rooms that felt very home-like and comfortable. I will definitely be bringing my family here again. read more

This is a well decorated and arranged tea house offering a great variety of teas and other delicious items you wouldn't expect! There are about 8 or so small rooms that, depending on the one you choose to sit in, will make you feel like you're in another part of the world. I took my small kids (ages between 3-12) for some hot cocoa and they loved it. The staff was friendly and kind to the kids. They had coloring books, small board games to keep everyone engaged and the owner was as sweet as the Christmas ornament shaped cookies she offered the kids. This a great place to lounge and relax and get transported to Istanbul or France or just stay in Sarasota. You pick. Enjoy! read more

Great place to relax and mingle with friends!!! The staff is friendly and attentive. The tea rooms are comfortable and perfect for friends to gather and enjoy tea, coffee and dessert!!! We had a great time relaxing after dinner there!!! There was live music in the front area that did not interfere with our conversations during our dessert and coffee. The tea was served hot, the coffees were amazing!! The desserts were sweet and satisfying. Can't wait to go back and try more tea and coffee. What a great place to relax with friends!!! Can't wait to return!!! read more

The Elixir Tea House - After dinner coffee and tea with friends relaxing in one of the spacious tea rooms!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

I hadn't heard of this place until a friend suggested we go. Apparently, not enough people know about it. Right near the hospital, it's in a nice little hidden area. There are a lot of super cute rooms of different sizes with board games and little sheer curtains to give you a little privacy from other groups. I got the Jasmine tea, which was wonderfully refreshing for the mood I was in, and my friend got a Mocha coffee which she said was very good. All the drinks come with little cookies on the side which I thought was cute. We shared some macaroons that were super tasty as well. Would return! Give them a try, they still seem small. read more

Super Comfy. Great place to wind down and escape from the world. Great tea too and wonderful customer service too! read more

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Happened to pop in on a weekday evening and there was a group of gentlemen playing music on their guitars and singing while a friend and I merrily drank our tea and chatted. Comfy little semi-private rooms. Love the air fried fries and dessert nuggets, such a treat! read more

I'm really happy that Sarasota has a tea house in her town but it smells new and needs improvements. For any tea experts, don't walk in with any high expectations for this place or you will be sadly disappointed because I was disappointed. The staff are all smiles, very friendly, and helpful. They are very happy about showing you what they have to offer. Now, here's the downside and my review is only about the service for today. It was a rainy Tuesday late afternoon. +1, Private rooms with cozy seats and free Wi-Fi! :) -1, too Americanized atmosphere. -1, for any tea experts who have had tea for a long time, you will know the way they brew their tea here needs improvement. -1, Prices are too high since they are selling mediocre tea and the way they are preparing it, as well. -1, they were out of eateries and almost every beverage (except for a couple hot teas) -1, use of microwave heating foods and cheap tea leaves (eek! Me thinks not!) I hope my review does not offend or discourage anyone who has come to like this place because that isn't my intention. My hopes for this place are to see improvements over the years. Better knowledge and proper brewing of the tea. Be more prepared in the inventory and menu items because customers expect you to know what you are selling to them. A message for the owner, if he reads this. Feel free to send me a message, I would love to talk about suggestions on improving your business! :) -------- Hi Gyula! Thanks for taking time out of your busy schedule to write to me. I'm happy you read my review. My opinion was based on the day I dined at Elixir but rest assured, it isn't my permanent perspective about the overall place. I would love to come back and give it another chance, and write an updated review about it too. :) As I recalled, the day I went was your day off and I probably would have had a better time if I spoke with you that day because the manager that claimed he knew business management actually showed he didn't know anything about managing a tea shop much less anything about the tea (but he was super adorable). Your wife made no attempt to engage in a conversation with me nor about her knowledge on teas. The teas that were served to me were lukewarm, cold, flavorless (like I was just drinking water not tea), and it did not taste fresh at all. There were barely any color of tea inside the pot, little to no tea leaves, and the type of teapot set used to serve the tea doesn't help the tea itself to be kept hot. The teapot set is what I called out to be too Americanized and because it seemed awfully out of place. Your set up and decor of the tea house is beyond gorgeous but the teapot sets were slightly disappointing (from an artistic point of view). From my tea drinking experience, I grew up in a household and associated with close families who still grow and brew their own teas in their home countries. They even have secret family recipes! :) As you would know, or I hope you do, tea is very intricate tender-loving-care, it requires mending and high maintenance but only tea enthusiasts would really know anyway, lol. The Formosa tea leaves in the jar that were brought to my attention actually helped me understand the problem of the tea. The red flags were: the discoloration (it was white-faded as though mold had already begun feasting upon it, fresh tea leaves are not supposed to look this way) and the scent (the sense of freshness and aroma were lacking). This isn't your fault but I would double check with the distributor or whoever is selling you this tea, they are not selling you the freshest bunch. When you have eaten at many restaurants from all over the world, there isn't any mistake, because one can tell the difference between fresh food and microwaved food. :) Oh dear, I hope no one microwaves their tea, LOL! Having almost to close to nothing at hand to serve for your customers leaves a poor impression. Regardless that your business inventory were switching brands, and since you were aware of this matter then how come you didn't choose to close the doors that day to restock and then reopen when you were prepared? I know you have your reasons and I respect that. But all in all, Gyula, to be fair, I've gone ahead and made this review into a two-star since you were kind enough to connect with me and that means a lot to me. If there is something you still need clarification on or suggestions for, let me know and I'll be glad to explain. :) As for Marta M, I appreciate you took the time to make a Yelp account just to write to me. :) To answer your question, I only write reviews on locations where I have dined at and/or eaten at, and requested service from but I'm always open minded to give them a second chance to impress me. I wish you the best in your future Yelp reviews (that is, if you plan on writing any). However, please keep the hatred on a minimal level. The next offense, I will be happy to report you to the Yelp Moderators. Happy Yelping! :) read more

A must hang-out! Wonderful tea rooms and lovely, attentive staff. I wish I lived in Sarasota so I could go here regularly! read more

The Elixir Tea House - A must hang-out! Wonderful tea rooms and lovely, attentive staff. I wish I lived in Sarasota so I could go here regularly! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Stopped here while visiting Sarasota for the weekend for some afternoon tea. This is not a stuffy English tea room. It's a Tea House, more modern yet very comfortable. They have tables with padded chairs and little rooms where groups can sit (one has bean bag chairs). My husband and I enjoyed the earl grey cream and English breakfast tea with a spinach and ricotta cheese puff pastry and a strawberry tart. Everything was delicious! If I lived in Sarasota is be here all the time!! read more

The Elixir Tea House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Wonderful find! Cozy & inviting atmosphere, many choices and accommodating, gracious staff. Visiting the area & so pleased to have come here. read more

Get the marlenka cake. Omg best cake ever wow. I want more now. I can't stop thinking about it! So I really Love this place. Perfect place to do some work as they have an ample array of chairs and working spaces including two individual rooms that would be nice for studying w a friend or something. The tea selection is the real deal. For serious connoisseurs. they have a few diff types of sencha, each one being better Than the last, which I didn't even know was possible. And they have green mate from Brazil. Absolutely amazing! I love the caffeine of mate and the vegetal flavor of green tea and this is a great combo. I should have bought some to take home. I also should have bought more marlenka cake. Omg. You have to try it. It's a honey milk cake from the Czech Republic and it's soft and not too sweet. It's so perfect. I want a hole bunch of them stacked up as a birthday cake. read more

Fantastic! This is exactly what I was looking for. Nice relaxing atmosphere with tranquility rooms to sit on cushions and enjoy an amazing array of teas or sit at a table with some very comfortable chairs. They don't have a huge selection of food but what they do have is perfectly complimented with the teas. read more

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I've been coming to Elixir Tea House for over a year now, and it remains my favorite tea shop in Sarasota. I've brought countless friends and family members here, and they all leave with the same reaction of what a treasure this place is. The ambiance is so cozy with all the individual tea rooms. And that's not even mentioning the tea: I'm an avid tea drinker, and Elixir's tea is absolutely delicious, my personal favorite being the Roasted Almond. However, the Melange coffee with a Marlenka cake slice is a delicious pair and I highly recommend it if you aren't a tea drinker. The staff is very friendly, particularly Erika who always makes great recommendations. Invite your friends, have a date, a meeting, this place is perfect for all of it! read more

amazing experience so fun, you get a private room and it's very cozy lots of little board games and pillows, tea menu was incredible and the quality was also amazing, also offer small foods which were also very good, definitely worth trying :) read more

My friend and I had a wonderful experience at the Elixir Tea House yesterday! The staff was super accommodating and friendly, the food and tea were terrific and the ambience was very cozy. Thank you to Erika for such wonderful service...we'll definitely be back next time we visit Sarasota! read more

Great, fast service and the tea is fantastic. I've enjoyed the pastries they have on the menu while inviting the girls for a tea date. Today we noticed they opened their doors early which was a really great sign of exceeding expectation compared to The Tea House which leaves its customers waiting for over an hour until they feel like coming into work. Highly recommend Elixir if you're searching for a unique tea spot that caters to its customers. read more

Such a cute place!! The tea and coffee are amazing! They have board games and different themed rooms. Go visit!

This place is so good that I had to pinch myself to make sure I wasn't dreaming. They say is a tea house, but for me is way more than that. It's the place where I can relax at one of their many private rooms, beautifully decorated with low lights and soft music and comfy couches while I read (or even nap)... Unreal. Staff is very friendly, food it's well served and tasty, and the tea... Best mango tea you will ever have. It's a must go in Sarasota. Enjoy! read more

The Elixir Tea House - I asked for an extra cookie and I got a pile of them. They are great. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Once again on Friday, Erika helped our book group with satisfying custom orders. She's friendly and efficient. Very nice tea, wine, food and experience at Elixir. read more