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A Special Blend

Cafe β€’ Coffee shop

πŸ‘πŸ‘ I have heard about this place and this is my first visit. I will definitely be back. The staff is friendly, the location is very clean, the coffee is amazing and the concept is really freaking cool. I enjoyed a vanilla latte and a strawberry smoothie. People often mention coffee, great, good, shop, service, super, atmosphere, time, experience,


Address

3900 W Market St, Greensboro, NC 27407, United States

Website

aspecialblend.org

Contact

+1 336-763-0205

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (476 reviews)

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Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: coffee (23) great (9) good (9) shop (9) service (8) super (6) atmosphere (6) time (6) experience (6)
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  • 5/5 Matt L. 1 year ago on Google
    I have heard about this place and this is my first visit. I will definitely be back. The staff is friendly, the location is very clean, the coffee is amazing and the concept is really freaking cool. I enjoyed a vanilla latte and a strawberry smoothie.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 T3CH9 1 year ago on Google
    As a tourist I have to say this place is a great way to start off your morning. Everyone that works here is super nice and will be happy to help you with anything you need. I ordered a peach smoothie and I can tell it was made with love and care. Super good environment, super clean, and super inviting. Everyone here puts a smile on your face the moment you walk in. Highly recommended.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Jordan H. 5 months ago on Google
    So pleased to find little local places like this and what a great program they are involved in!! Read the photo for details on that. Enjoyed the atmosphere and the cocoa.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Victoria M. 9 months ago on Google
    This was my first time trying this coffee shop and it was just adorable. From the service to the atmosphere, it was just so warm and inviting. The coffee I had was great and cheese danish wow! I will definitely be coming here more often!
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Alexander S. 11 months ago on Google
    My iced latte was excellent and the broccoli cheddar quiche tasty. Good price, comfortable atmosphere and prompt, cheerful service. But what really sets the place apart is the spirit of love and community within the four walls. What a wonderful idea to blend employees with special needs and well-trained management into a winning combination. Special Blend is my favorite coffee shop in town.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Farnoosh J. 2 years ago on Google
    Friendly environment, good products, excellent service. We have been served with a ton of respect and that is really rare these days. Totally recommend!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Gina O. 1 year ago on Google
    Everyone needs to visit this coffee shop! It’s coffee for a cause. They employ adults with disabilities (who are usually left unemployed in our society). Not only the coffee tastes good, they have a variety of yummy bakery. You are welcomed and inspired here! The music is not loud so it’s a great place to study and work!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Jack K. 1 year ago on Google
    Clean, pretty interior, tasty cold brew. Every experience here was good. Nice place for hanging out and studying.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Hannah N. 1 year ago on Google
    Pros: -super clean space. -varied seating options -looks like there’s a separate room for remote workers or groups that need a meeting space. I loved that -I like their name-calling concept of giving people different adjectives such as joyful, cheerful, etc. -specialty drinks are lovely What I recommend: -the lumberjack latte!! -surprisingly, their savory scone. I’m not a scone person, because I usually think they’re too hard, but they warmed it up for me and it tasted so good. If you’re looking for something small, light, and savory, I highly recommend
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 English S. 1 year ago on Google
    Thank you for a special experience this morning and afternoon (we had to come back) my dad is in the hospital near by and we needed a good cup of coffee. I appreciate the kindness shown to us and appreciate the amazing cup of coffee. You will be blessed when you visit this delicious coffee shop
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Sense Of C. 1 year ago on Google
    People giving 2 star reviews of this place are obviously out of touch with what A Special Blend is. If you want a Starbucks experience, go there. If you want to support the community and give opportunity to those that have little then this is the place for you. Reviewing this wonderful place as if it were just another coffee shop is ignorant and obsurd. There needs to be more support for places like this. Good job and great drinks all!!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Monday X. 1 year ago on Google
    This shop was close to a store I wanted to go to, so I stopped by to get a coffee! The interior is so great. There's booths, separate tables, and a semi-private area with living chairs (the comfortable kind, I assume, someone was sitting there so I wouldn't know). Very cool layout. I can definitely see me coming here for more than just coffee. I had one of their holiday specials (the hot cocoa bomb latte) and it was the best coffee I've had in the city so far. I also had their deep fried apple ice cream, which is amazing. It tastes just like apple pie and I think it's got pie bits in it. They also drizzle syrup of your choice on it, which was great. I also ordered a cookie, which was warmed up for me. All my orders were made really quickly. My coffee cup came with art on it, which was really cool because most stores don't really decorate their cups or just slap their logo on there and call it a day. I'm definitely going to come here again, and I'd recommend this place to anyone in the area.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Shaykila M. 1 year ago on Google
    Very exciting place to come to for coffee. The staff were super sweet & I just love what you guys are doing ❀️ . I’ll be back to visit when I’m in town again . God Bless
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Andrew S. 1 year ago on Google
    The coffee is good but their commitment to the community is outstanding. I'm overwhelmed by the workers and joy they give away for free.

  • 4/5 Mitishi 1 year ago on Google
    Coffee was almost hot but just warm. Customer service interaction was mediocre and also tepid. Coffee tasted good. The place is hard to find on foot. Cute Coffee shop. I like the adjectives given as your name as you wait for your Coffee i.e. Dazzling. Very cute.

  • 5/5 Kelly P. 1 year ago on Google
    I went here recently for the first time and loved it! This facility promotes staffing of and giving opportunities to those whom are disabled which makes it awesome right off the bat. You may need to have some patience in the time it takes to prepare your drink, but the drinks are phenomenal! And the decor is nice on the inside to sit and sip, work, or chat. I can't wait to go back and try a new drink!!

  • 5/5 Tiffani B. 1 year ago on Google
    I absolutely love this place and everything that it stands for! The people are amazing and the coffee is as well β€οΈβ€πŸ©Ή

  • 5/5 Nicole C. 9 months ago on Google
    I loved the coffee, service, and atmosphere, and especially the inspiring hospitality of the employees! An employee greeted me and opened the door and I had a pleasant experience with every employee working there that day. I also especially enjoyed the cards they hand out instead of order numbers. My card indicated that I was the β€œenergetic” customer of the day, which definitely felt appropriate!

  • 5/5 Susan W. 10 months ago on Google
    Loved our quiche and breakfast sandwiches (for lunch). 😊 The staff was friendly and helpful and the drinks were yummy. My girls got the strawberry & the mango smoothies. Both were delicious! I loved my iced mocha & my husband had a frozen chocolate drink without coffee. YUM!! Wonderful way to spend a little time before my daughter's gymnastics competition. Also, the bathroom is large & clean. πŸ™‚

  • 5/5 Brittany W. 9 months ago on Google
    Great customer service. The atmosphere was clean and quiet. The desserts were very good and savory. Really great experience

  • 5/5 Cindy 11 months ago on Google
    The people are 10 stars. The coffee is excellent! The baked goods are fabulous as well. Everything was delicious. My husband and I will stop here every time we’re in Greensboro. Thank you for making our day. You all are absolutely wonderful 😘

  • 5/5 Hannah F. 7 months ago on Google
    I love this place! My favorite coffee shop in Greensboro. I tried a specialty Sweet Spartan, and a new item on the menu, the affigato on top of a gluten-free brownie…. So delicious!! All the employees were so sweet and took the time to make me feel special. I am grateful for the wonderful experience here today.

  • 5/5 Jasmine R. 8 months ago on Google
    Such a cute little coffee shop! The overall concept is super awesome and I wish there were more businesses like this one. Our food was yummy and the service was great too.

  • 5/5 Bridget S. 7 months ago on Google
    Love this place, especially it's mission in supporting people with special needs. They are a blessing! Comfortable atmosphere, tasty drinks & treats, and sweet employees that work hard!

  • 5/5 Elizabeth C. 7 months ago on Google
    I didn't know about this place! I'm sitting here on a Sunday afternoon eating delicious brownies and loving the live music. Staff is super friendly and helpful. My new fave place!

  • 5/5 Morton W. 6 months ago on Google
    This is a special place and hands down best customer service I have experienced in a Cafe ever! Dirty Chai and blueberry bread was excellent πŸ‘Œ


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • βœ“οΈ Free parking lot
    • βœ“οΈ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • βœ“οΈ Debit cards
    • βœ“οΈ Credit cards
    • βœ“οΈ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • βœ“οΈ Coffee
    • βœ“οΈ Quick bite
    • βœ“οΈ Comfort food
    • βœ“οΈ Small plates
  • Popular for
    • βœ“οΈ Breakfast
    • βœ“οΈ Solo dining
    • βœ“οΈ Good for working on laptop
  • Accessibility
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • βœ“οΈ Lunch
    • βœ“οΈ Brunch
    • βœ“οΈ Dessert
    • βœ“οΈ Seating
    • βœ“οΈ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • βœ“οΈ Dine-in
    • βœ— Delivery
    • βœ“οΈ Takeaway
    • βœ“οΈ Outdoor seating

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