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    Vaella Coffee & Tea

    4.6 (56 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Tuna avocado sourdough sandwich
    Henry V L.

    Vaella, the little Argentinian Coffee Shop I am so glad I made the stop Although to me, it's just a little past a 4 It just means I need to try many many more Some pros about this shop is the variety of empanada and espresso options So if you are a fan of those, I suggest you stop in. They have a place where you can get a glass of water Convenient that you don't have to order I got try 2 of their specialty drinks. Iced lavender honey latte and pistachio matcha Also, their tuna sourdough sandwich and breakfast empanada A great place to to get work done. Friendly service, so you'll never feel alone

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    Diana D.

    We got four drinks and empanadas. We got the two iced cloud blueberry matchas, smoothie, and a vanilla iced coffee. The drinks were good, but the smoothie tasted very watered down and liquidy. We got the one with banana, strawberry, and blueberry. They should have probably put more banana to make it thicker. The empanadas were good. My favorite was the breakfast empanada. Inside was cute. It's small, but enough space to sit and do some work or bring the kids. The service was good. The man and women were very nice. We will be back to try more.

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    Mia R.

    A lil cafe in the Northride shopping plaza. Vaella Coffee & Tea is a good spot to stop at if you need a quick drink and bite. They had specials when I came and one of them was pistachio matcha, which is my fav, so you know I had to get it! Parking was simple since this business is located within a plaza. There was seating both inside and out of this cozy cafe. They had a great menu to choose from and I ended up getting an iced pistachio matcha and a tuna avocado sandwich on sourdough bread (you can choose what it comes on or in). I was here to get some work done and take a meeting and was able to connect to the wifi, no problem. There is music playing so keep that in mind in case you do plan to take a virtual meeting or call here. My food and drink came out pretty fast and I did really like the pistachio matcha. If you're a matcha connoisseur, you might want to skip out on it here but I personally liked how they made the pistachio matcha. It was true to taste and they blended the two really well! The sandwich was okay. I usually like sourdough but it is a little tough to eat. I waited a bit to eat it (since I was in a meeting) so that might have contributed to it. It might have been better as a wrap or on other bread. Overall, a cute spot in Fort Lauderdale!

    Coffee and Beef Empanada
    Jean P.

    What an amazing cute place my daughter and I stumbled on. The coffee was great and the food was delicious. Must try The people were so friendly

    Beef Empanada
    M J.

    Tried the beef and spinach empanadas, both were delicious. Fresh, flavorful, satisfying. Definitely will be back.

    Alion M.

    Amazing and delicious treat with white chocolate, hazelnut almond milk latte. Ambiance is fantastic and empanadas and quiche are real deal packed with wholesome fresh goodness.

    Kendra W.

    Great little coffee shop located in the busy Northridge Shopping Center. The parking lot can be a bit chaotic at times, but worth a visit to this shop. Prices are reasonable and they have a decent variety of coffee options and concoctions, as well as tasty eats. cut has cute decor and you are welcome to sit and sip or even work a bit.

    Jade B.

    I have always wanted to try their coffee but never got a chance to stop in. Being that I frequent this plaza, I was so upset with myself for not stopping in sooner. I'm always looking for a good latte that balances sweetness and the coffee flavor perfectly and the pistachio white chocolate was literally PERFECT! From the amount of ice to the sweetness. I considered just purchasing a caramel latte but the young lady at the register mentioned their new pistachio flavor from their winter menu. She was so kind and patient with my questions haha. Needless to say, this will be my new obsession throughout the season. TRY IT!! It's also very clean and calm inside which I always look for in restaurants or coffee shops! As for price, my total was about $7 which seems pretty average compared to most coffee places I try. I will be back again to maybe try their sweets and pastries.

    Delicious Dulce du Leche iced latte and Lavender Matcha
    Shelly Z.

    What a delightful find! We were looking for coffee while on vacation and found this little place in the Publix shopping center. Not only is their coffee delicious but their breakfast items are delicious. Highly recommend the breakfast sandwich and empanadas!

    Tostado Argentino
    Avito Z.

    I was just visiting the area, passing through Fort Lauderdale, if you will. I looked up coffee shops near my hotel and this one came up. Right away, I was impressed by its simplicity. It's a cozy little cafe. Fantastic service. I tried one of their spicy chicken empanadas. Wow! Tasty. If I had a way to heat them up while in my hotel room, I would have gotten more. I also tried one of the Tostado Argentinos. I liked it. It was very much like a ham and cheese sandwich, but the bread was light. The coffee, you ask? I roast coffee and I do believe I know good coffee when I have it. My latte was terrific! The coffee was smooth and had a wonderful brightness to it. A+ across the board for me.

    Spinach Quiche
    Laura F.

    This is a very cute little cafe in the plaza along with other shops. This Argentinian cafe has a lot of variety between empanadas, sandwiches and sweet treats as well. It's such a quiet and clean spot to relax and have a small bite.

    Zain K.

    Vaella is a modern, clean, and peaceful Argentine coffee shop with good espresso beverages, a small selection of high-quality baked goods, and a very personable and hard-working owner-operator (Candelaria). I'm not in this area often, but when I am, I like to stop by for a couple of hours with my laptop to enjoy an americano and an empanada.

    Pumpkin spice latte to go
    Claire S.

    Cute little coffee shop tucked inside a shopping plaza next to Publix. I never would have known this was there if it weren't for Yelp :) My Pumpkin Spice Latte was delicious, and the empanadas and variety of other pastries and snacks looked delicious. I will be trying a snack on my next trip here.

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    Owners couldn't be nicer, great signature lattes and great empanadas. Highly recommend!

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    Croissant breakfast sandwich was big and tasty. Coffee was very good! I would come back again.

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    Had a sandwich and a drink...Clean, nice seating and ambiance. Service with a smile.

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