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Manna Tea & Kava Bar
1192 Whitfield Ave, Sarasota, FL 34243, United States
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Manna Tea & Kava Bar
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Ni
Review №1

Was looking for a good Kava spot to hang out at with some friends and I don’t usually drink Kava but they do. Excellent choice! Chill atmosphere, super knowledgeable staff, and the people there were really nice as well. Definitely coming back for sure!

Ty
Review №2

Very cool and hip place!! A truly hidden gem of Sarasota! Staff is super friendly and welcoming and they have special deals/events going on almost everyday of the week. We went to open mic night on Wednesday and there was a good turnout

Jo
Review №3

Great place to hang out and play video games drink kava and play pool

Ja
Review №4

Chill place, nice welcoming people with fun activities. Good kava & Kratom

Ry
Review №5

First timer. Friendly service and tasty drinks. Happy 3yrs anniversary. Well see ya next time. Thanks manatea. 🍻👍

Ma
Review №6

We love that its a vegan-friendly establishment! The atmosphere, staff and drinks are great. Were looking forward to going back.

Tu
Review №7

Great place for Kratom and kava. They’re known for the kava! I enjoy spending time here outside with my puppy. Owners are awesome individuals, and if you don’t know them well you might not get their sense of humor but it’s prettttty dang funny so you should get to know them!

St
Review №8

Place was clean and very aesthetically pleasing to hang out at. Chris was are bartender and he was very kind and informative. I will revisit when I’m in town again. Oh and I had they’re green strand and it was really nice and there kava was also good.

Ja
Review №9

I love this place frequent it regularly, the drinks are great and the people are friendly. Always something to do here from community arts to social games and awesome events, Manna has a bunch to offer. Come do a Bula with the crew they are dope.

Ni
Review №10

Great atmosphere, kava was very tasty!

Jo
Review №11

Amazing experience great drinks and live entertainment with super friendly service.Come try it out on Friday and have a live DJ and fire dancing story for your friends!!Ive been coming here every Friday for a while now. Manna Tea & Kava Bar is a super friendly and welcoming sober bar. I like to go on Fridays because there is this awesome fire flow event they always host. The drinks are always handmade fresh right in front of you there are small cool snacks and sweets. They have the best live music and entertainment that youd have to pay for anywhere else. Its a nice clean friendly welcoming environment. If youve been trapped and really wanted to let your artist out this is the place to go!! This is a must go establishment, go meet some awesome people!

Ka
Review №12

I was struggling with anxiety for a while and a friend of mine recommended Manna Tea to me a few months ago. I love this place! Everyone that works here is so friendly and are willing answer any questions you have about Kava, Kratom or tea in general. Manna has so many different flavors and tea-cocktails.The nautical artwork inside is bright and beautiful. I like the fact the music is always something different and fun. They have a huge inside space for ping pong, pool and a stage for music and host a fire night on Fridays. Stop by and check this place out and try a Lavender Bliss:)

De
Review №13

I’m am totally hooked on this trendy Kava shop. Its the first time I’ve tried it so I can’t compare it to other places but if you like Kava you should check it out.

ch
Review №14

The place is amazing!!!! Not at all what you expect when you hear Tea Shop. The amenities abound here, pool table, ping-pong, gaming/charging areas, couches with tons of boardgames and comics, areas for art and poetry, oh and a lovely patio complete with a hammock and swing.Their Fire and Flow Fridays are definitely worth checking out!

Mu
Review №15

Sushi was amazing and great atmosphere! - Nader and Qaz’Din

Gr
Review №16

We are the main distributor for kava and kratom in a Southwest Florida area. Eventhough I do not distribute for this location, they are far ahead of the game. Their approach and attention to detail on everything sets them apart Drastically from any other location. Their hospitality and knowledge on this subject matter sets them far apart from any competitors. I have been to hundreds of kava bars because of my feild of work and I must say the owners (amy and roman) have really made something unique here. Im going to go again this week because im in absolute amaze of this location. hopefully I can catch the owners and Congratulate them for having (in my opinion) one of the top ten kava bars in Florida.Sincerly, Christopher DevotoCEO- Green Script RX

Be
Review №17

Super chill, inviting, relaxed, non-judgemental spot for down-to-earth homies. be careful, you wont wanna leave!

Ky
Review №18

Great atmosphere and quality staff. The new food menu is an excellent addition id recommend checking out.

Ja
Review №19

Love this place. Cassie the kava tender is a genius and will make you a drink you will enjoy.The vibes are amazing.Saturday nights they do fire twirling shows.They have an outdoor beach area with sand.The inside is super cozy vibes with snacks like fresh fruit for sale.One of my favorite chill hangouts

Al
Review №20

Absolutely a wonderful experience. Love the atmosphere & people. Love the Kratom.

he
Review №21

I love the atmosphere of this place! Sober friendly & serene! Pool, ping-pong, chess, hammock, swing, kava, kratum & delicious tea blends.

Jo
Review №22

Best kava Ive had and the atmosphere was astounding.

Ch
Review №23

The staff is great, but the owner told me I couldnt bring my service-dog-in-training to Self-Care Saturday. No offense to Self-Care Saturday events in general; the behavior merely seemed hypocritical. There is a particular Florida statute that allows service-dogs-in training, and I posted it on my instagram, and they responded that I shouldnt be bringing a puppy before she is vaccinated. That only applies if she is interacting with other dogs, and performing a service dog task does not require that. Service-dogs-in-training are medical necessities too, and the state of Florida is aware of that. My puppy has all the shots she is allowed to have so far; Ive never seen any Florida statute stating that a service-dog-in-training cannot be considered a service-dog-in-training unless the dog has received its rabies vaccine. I can only do what the vet will allow, and I had no intention of leaving my expensive puppy outside in the patio when I have had one of my dogs stolen before. I brought my puppy to Adobe Graffiti Lounge, and she didnt make a peep, didnt bother anyone, played well with the children, and did provide therapeutic value to everyone in the environment. She stayed in my arms the entire time and did not interact with anyone unless they chose to do so. Unfortunately, she will not be providing therapeutic value to Manna Tea and Kava Bar.In addition to all this, a regular there cyberbullied me about my posts and made blatant remarks discriminating against my disability. Ive also heard from other customers that their puppies were allowed to go there with no issue, so I feel singled out.As for our conversation on the phone, I called the inspector per their suggestion, and the inspector said he would have to look into it. I tried to tell the owner this, and he hung up on me. I was given no chance whatsoever to explain my situation either. All of this has exacerbated my disability symptoms, especially the day that it occurred. The regular there called me a cry baby because the phone call with the owner triggered my PTSD. This caused me to have severe anxiety for the whole day - a day I cannot get back.I understand that Manna Tea does not make the rules and possibly has never encountered any exception to these rules. However, the owners were not very accommodating to my disability, though they were aware of it, and this regular who cyberbullied me is a friend of the owners. I was surprised that the owners did nothing to prevent him from cyberbullying me. Regardless of whether I am right or wrong about my service-dog-in-training, who has entered Publix and other establishments on multiple occasions, these occurrences were traumatic to me and my family.

Sh
Review №24

Good vibe! Original and unique drinks. Strong kava tea

je
Review №25

This place is amazing im so happy to have found the hidden gem!! Best kratom and service in the area!!

Al
Review №26

This kava bar is always an amazing experience! Dillon, our kavatender, made us feel super welcome and we all did a bula together to celebrate his first open on his own! 🎉 Im also happy to say that the owner is also an amazing person, whether at this kava bar or visiting others shes always great to be around! We love Manna Tea! BULA! 🥥

Ry
Review №27

The best, love the family vibes and would recommend to anyone!

To
Review №28

Love it here. Heres a picture of their specials

Sa
Review №29

This is such an awesome place, the drinks are fantastic. The chill ambience is insanely relaxing and friendly.I wish I lived closer I would go everyday.

Je
Review №30

Great place for local teens and young people to hang out, and listen to some local live music and comedians perform! Ms. Amy the owner is so loving and friendly. I believe she probably an Earth Mother to many kids in the area. She doesnt allow drugs, alcohol, or people who imbibe in either on the premises. Watched my grand-daughter perform on Weds. Which is open mike night, Thursdays are retro gaming and Sundays are a gaming competition with a jackpot for the winner. $5 entry only on Sundays if you wanna play. Had a great time and all the kids there were really nice to an old lady! :)

Bi
Review №31

Love this place everybodys treated like family

Jo
Review №32

Amy and Roman are the best. We love Manna Tea and Kava Bar! Ive been going there for years , the community is really nice and they have events all the time. Go here !

Ka
Review №33

Great sea atmosphere, cool and rare plants outside

Fo
Review №34

The kava is pretty good, my friend liked her kratom drink. It was a really nice ambiance and vibe in the place. Check out wednesdays for open mic night.

Da
Review №35

I visited here for a small psytrance event. I had never heard of Kava before that night. Found out its quite good for ya.The Owner was/is Awesome. I really enjoyed listening to her stories of her past and hearing all the knowledge she freely gives out concerning all things kava coffee tea and more! Really laid back atmosphere, even has fish tanks!If you are looking for a sober bar to hang out and meet new humans give this place a visit!(Apologies for photos as they are not the usual decor, those are from the psytrance event.)

Da
Review №36

Super cool place. Has live music alot. Stays open late. Kratom teas here are very good not gritty at all. Many other options as well. The one bartender is hot and super chill.

St
Review №37

💚🌈Roman, Amy, Adam & Jess along with the rest of the family/tribe are super helpful, warm and welcoming. Each beautiful person is uniquely experienced when it comes to the variety of ethnobotanical teas, coffee, herbs.Did I mention they’re fun!? Super cool artwork, games darts🎯/pool, arcade🕹, turtles🐢, outdoor seating, music🎻 & overall awesome nights. I love their deals Tues🍵, Mochi ice cream😋🍨, Weds open mic🎤🎸expression in a no judgement zone. Thurs is great for throwback Nintendo🎮video games, Fri to see or participate in fire performances🔥... Tonight (Saturday) will be cool with musicians coming in from NC, St Pete/local with amazing visuals🎨🕺🏽💃🏽. Sunday game day, also started Yoga🧘🏽‍♀️🧘🏻‍♂️✌🏽, I mean pretty much any day you can’t go wrong. It’s okay that Monday is closed because they need a day of rest😴, they honestly do so much to make you feel welcome there. So happy they’re open in the mornings now.Thank you.☮️🕉Much Love,Steven “The Falcon”

Br
Review №38

Im new to this area but rather well connected in the Tampa/St Pete scene, one of my friends had been coming in regularly to the point the Kava tender knew her by name. This was my first time.. At first glance I was very impressed with the set up, branding is superb. The entire set up was very nice, not something youd expect to find so close to a county that considers this type of establishment taboo. The drinks were very well done, it was a great experience.. So much we actually came back the next afternoon before I departed back home. This experience was completely different, my friend had her 5yo with her and we walked in again to be greeted by the Kava tender by name, her child as well. She grabbed us some drinks, we sat down on the couches and the employee actually brought her son a comic book. Everything was kosher for about 30 mins till this giant ego with dredlocks walked in. I had no clue who she was, but the glare we recieved set the tone for what was about to happen. At this point the chess set that was sitting on the table had been moved a bit and the pieces disheveled, the Spiderman comic was on the floor where we were sitting. This engraged the individual who immediately came into our space, grabbed our drinks and took them to the bar so we could tab out telling us we needed to go. Her 5yo actually asked his mother why we needed to leave and this individual took it apon herself to reply to him..(bc you cant not trash the place so time to go) I was speechless.. I get the policy, I get the sign on the door, this has been something the establishment has allowed till this point. Over a comic book he was given and moved pieces on a chess board, I actually mentioned her unprofessionalism and she referred me to check her google reviews and how shes the owner.. Never in my years of literally going to any establishment I can find to try have I ever experienced something like this. My intent was to purchase a Tshirt and come back to Tampa with feedback of the drinks I encountered, what I ended up with is this wild story of this individuals actions and attitude. Definitely unique and unexpected to someone who walked in two times and spent $100. My friend was mortified this happend and has not returned, I have also found alternatives to this establishment for my travels. Thank you to all the awesome employees this review dosent reflect my experience with you what so ever. 🌍 Bula

Ke
Review №39

Nice crowd. Relaxing New Years Eve.

Ha
Review №40

Started going here a few months ago and absolutely love it. The coolest group of people I’ve ever met and is overall such a welcoming place. The drinks are superb and so is the atmosphere. I recommend it to just about any and everyone who’s looking to have a good time and meet new people. Thank you for the awesome experiences so far!

Jo
Review №41

I dont usually leave reviews but I will say that I have tried other surrounding kava bars in the area and they are a little cheaper than manna tea but the kava wasnt that strong. Manna tea definitely has the strongest kava in the area

Ac
Review №42

Amazing place good vibes ❣️

Ka
Review №43

Awesome environment, friendly staff, fun drinks. They gave events all the time and its a great community for anyone looking to be or stay sober! Love this place

El
Review №44

I got excellent service from Saluah! I love the welcoming energy and friendly vibe the place has, its absolutely charming. And the product is amazing-- high quality and lots of creative options!

Ke
Review №45

Amazing place, helping many people in the community

Ed
Review №46

Great tea selection and properly brewed kratom

Bo
Review №47

Kratom could be stronger but their kava flavors, mochi, and large selection of other teas make up for it.

Va
Review №48

I enjoy watching my friends on the open mic nights, but the owner doesn’t take criticism well and is often very rude to her clientele. The other staff members are very friendly and definitely help to make Kava more enjoyable. I enjoy everything about this place except for the management.

Me
Review №49

Huge indoor play space with awesome service.Thank you Noel for making me feel at home❣

Al
Review №50

First off, everyone that works here is so nice and professional. Just great people always smiling. Second, drinks are great. Perfectly balanced kratom, flavor and affect. They always play good music and have fast internet. Glad they opened up here.

Lo
Review №51

Always a nice environment to hang out in and drink tea! The specials they have everyday are an added bonus. The community that has been established there is very unique and it is great to be a part of it!

Ma
Review №52

Such a nice place!! The teas are awesome, the environment is friendly, clean . It has a nice patio to be outdoors. You can find different table games, a pool table, Ping pong table. Love the girl that works there!!!

Ch
Review №53

Amy and her husband were so welcoming- a friend and I walked into Manna completely on whim and left feeling so encouraged. A great place with awesome Thai tea and turtle conservation efforts to boot. Those drinking java weren’t chugging it but enjoying the flavor (shocking, I know) and the hospitality is unmatched. Definitely worth a visit.

Ma
Review №54

The ambience is bliss

Ki
Review №55

Great alternatives to drinking alcohol very relaxed atmosphere welcoming you must try the kratom along with the kava Schell shots, Open Mic night was great listen to a pretty decent N Roses cover band

Ti
Review №56

I would highly recommend this place. This was my second time here. Everyone is very friendly and knowledgeable of their craft. The drinks are good and at an affordable rate. Even if you go alone, the staff and owner are very friendly and will make sure you enjoy yourself.

Ry
Review №57

Cool looking place

Ja
Review №58

Absolutely a great place! Amy and Ramon are so knowledgeable and kind to everyone. Anyone is welcome and there is plenty of entertainment. Pool, board games, great drinks, bon fire, ping pong...just an awesome hang out. Such a much needed place in the area. Highly recommend!

Pr
Review №59

Newest local tea bar.What makes a place good , bad or great; always depends on management.Roman Fletcher has a servants heart and thats what makes this a great place.Amy Fletcher is on top of things here also; meaning she will put her heart and soul in this place so that it will be at the top of the list for best place to to hang out between Sarasota and Manatee counties!!!

bl
Review №60

Cool atmosphere and unique drinks you can not get anywhere in the area.

Ho
Review №61

Awesome atmosphere, staff and events!Loved the Halloween party with the face painting and costumes. Also the first Open Mike was incredible and had some real jaw dropping moments.

Ri
Review №62

Really great atmosphere. People talk to each other. You know that coffee shop where you went to socialize with whoever was there? Its that place. And if you want to keep to yourself, theres seating conducive to that as well. Theres also the variety of botanical teas and kava that make it a whole different thing. Theyre very knowledgeable about that and can recommend something for whatever youre looking for.

Bo
Review №63

Really cool place with a good atmosphere. The kratom is great even without any sweetener, not too bitter and easy to drink. All the bartenders are really friendly, the regulars are interesting and fun to talk to, everyone is very chill and laid back. Come hang out and relax.

Ja
Review №64

The artistry ...Wizardly concoctions prepared Fresh.....Live Local Bands, And.......The spectacular SHOW OUTSIDE titledFire And Flow! Performing Artist experiened inFire DANCES. Dont be excluded for the coming of the New World.

Ki
Review №65

A hidden gem in Sarasota! From retro game nights, fire performances, dances, to open mics and chess tournaments, this place has it all! Owners are friendly and treat you like family. An alcohol-free environment with all the atmosphere of a hoppin bar :)

AU
Review №66

Amazing teas. Love the blue lotus

Pa
Review №67

Great owners. Amy is ready & willing to give you an education about crafting your perfect drink. Friendly atmosphere, and very nice people. SO going back and recommending to my friends!

Da
Review №68

If youre looking for a relaxed environment then check out Manna Tea and Kava Bar! Owners Roman and Amy make you feel like family. Its the Cheers of kava bars. Where everybody knows your name. (key the theme music) Check it out sometime if you need a place to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life!!!

GT
Review №69

Manatea is Amazing. The place is so chill, fantastic atmosphere the people that come in are very nice, the Bartenders amazing, the owners are the nicest people that youll ever meet. The drinks are very good and have different varieties for a great price. Very good value for what you get.

ma
Review №70

Glad to have this great Kava bar in the area. The owners are two great people who make you feel welcome! Everyone at the bar is very knowledgeable and can guide you to great drink and experience.

Le
Review №71

The staff and owners here are extremely friendly. They care about their product and their community. Go out one night for an event! They’re safe and a ton of fun

Mr
Review №72

Really chill place with a lot of cool people. Nice place to hang out with friends or meet new ones. Highly recommend.

Gg
Review №73

Nice . up and coming chill spot. Super cool owners non alcoholic bar. More like holistic hangout. Fun and different....ok its a 5... Because of superior customer service.

Le
Review №74

I felt like I was right at home and the staff was very nice.

Ra
Review №75

This place is great. People are super friendly. I tried a couple of kava drinks and they were tasty af. I ordered a mason jar of blackberry kratom tea and that was delicious too, and quite effective. I forsee myself visiting Manna Tea & Kava regularly. The only thing I dont like is that it took me a year to discover!

Am
Review №76

Love this place! ✨

Ju
Review №77

Best kava bar Ive been to. Drinks are twice as strong as other places at half the price, and theres room to breathe in there

Dy
Review №78

Great atmosphere!

Se
Review №79

First time customer. Long time Kratom user. Not only did I feel completely disrespected with very poor customer service but the product is extremely weak and over priced. Was interested in hanging out but left within 2 minutes and will definitely not return.

Jo
Review №80

100% my FAVORITE place to get kratom! I am not a fan of kava, but the one they have has a nice nutty flavor that is so smooth. The kratom is potent and exquisitely brewed. Also one of the cheapest places i have gone too. A mason jar sized drink is about $7, and on Tuesdays it is buy one get one! After two or three drinks i am definitely feeling the kratom. I would recommend this place to people who regualry drink kratom and those who are new to it. The owner is so sweet, and will make you a drink that works to your taste buds!

Ko
Review №81

Amazing place to have some great tea at night. also, it’s peaceful and the owners are friendly. :)

Ni
Review №82

Very friendly atmosphere... positive vibes, friendly management... their new spice pumpkin kava is to die for... it tastes sooooooooooooo gooooooooood!!!!

Je
Review №83

My sister and I heard about this new place so we wanted to check it out.Manna tee and kava bar was really nice.Amy was so helpful and knowledgeable and she let us taste and sample so many items they offer.They have their tea and kava bar decorated in under the sea motif which is so lovely and not overwhelming. Theres just a hint of glitter in the walls. Which I now want to do at home.I look forward to returning, learning more and bringing my little one who suffers with arthritis in her knees and lupus and maybe the tea will help her find some relief when the medicines fail.

Ti
Review №84

Great assortment of Kava and Kratom in a cool chill out environment.

3d
Review №85

Awesome place!!!

Co
Review №86

Great atmosphere with open mic night every Wednesday and other weekly specials thatll keep you coming

La
Review №87

Tried the kratom and it works , I think. LolThey have many items to help w pain or stress. Give them a shot

Ta
Review №88

Ive been to many place.This is the best place.11/10 pay them to hydrate you frequently

Ti
Review №89

I love this homie place, theres lots of character in the building and a variety of characteristics and souls of the folks that congregate there. One of my favorite places to ground myself while out and about and destress from lifes obstacles. They have wifi, computer stations, video games, outside game area with giant janga, art station, cozy chill and sip area with game boards, and of course wonderful seating with the lovely kava-tenders. Hope this helped give ya insight on the manna fam home.

AL
Review №90

Great atmosphere and even greater staff. The owners are very friendly. And the kava tenders make great drinks. Try the kratom!

De
Review №91

A little something for everyone what a great atmosphere and such friendly knowledgeable staff. If you havent visited this Tea Bar you should

Sc
Review №92

First time here last night. Great place,great people, great personable owners.

Je
Review №93

Very friendly staff, great place to socialize, fun activities. I really enjoyed the under the theme, very good interior design.

Ph
Review №94

Everyone is super friendly and this is one my favorite spot to chill.

Ju
Review №95

I drive an hour to this place because its so much better than my local kava bar. Their drinks are cheaper and higher quality than anything youll find in Port Charlotte

Ka
Review №96

Great place to hang out, especially if youre not trying to drink.

Tr
Review №97

Great place to catch coffee or tea. AndWonderful place to meet new people

An
Review №98

The band the convicts were great and I had fun with the activities and aesthetically pleasing environment.

Ry
Review №99

This place is freakin great!!!! The owners are awesome and it has such a cool vibe!

As
Review №100

Absolutely love this place and the staff - they have Cannabliss on tap which is my faaaav kombucha... fire flow on fridays and just overall really nice, chill atmosphere

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  • Address:1192 Whitfield Ave, Sarasota, FL 34243, United States
  • Site:https://www.facebook.com/570086826665690/
  • Phone:+1 941-281-2251
Categories
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar
Working hours
  • Monday:12PM–2AM
  • Tuesday:12PM–2AM
  • Wednesday:12PM–2AM
  • Thursday:12PM–2AM
  • Friday:12PM–2AM
  • Saturday:12PM–2AM
  • Sunday:Closed
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Highlights
  • Bar games:Yes
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Live music:Yes
  • Live performances:Yes
  • Trivia night:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible seating:Yes
Offerings
  • Dancing:Yes
  • Food:Yes
Dining options
  • Outside food allowed:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Restroom:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Planning
  • LGBTQ friendly:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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