A Special Blend

A Special Blend aims to serve a great cup of coffee while achieving a greater goal by providing employment for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Having a job gives people a sense of dignity, purpose, belonging, and acceptance. Our mission extends further than just a job or a cup of coffee; we believe our customer will be inspired and positively changed by their interactions with our employees. We hope to create a loving community that values all people.

A Special Blend is a cafe in Greensboro, North Carolina. It is listed at 3900 W Market St, Greensboro, NC 27407, which places it among the local businesses of Greensboro that residents and visitors turn to when they need this kind of service close by.

This group covers the non-Asian restaurants, cafes, bars and food businesses that also appear in a mixed-cuisine food scene, including American diners, pizza, Mexican food, burgers, steakhouses and bakeries. Standard US restaurant norms apply: lunch and dinner service with a quieter stretch between, cards and tap-to-pay accepted almost everywhere, and a tip of 15-20% customary for table service. Fast food and quick-service counters expect payment up front and tipping is optional. Bars check ID for anyone who looks under 30, and the drinking age is 21 nationwide. Many restaurants in this group take reservations online through third-party platforms, while casual and fast-food spots are walk-in only. Sales tax is added at the register on top of the menu price and varies by city and state, so the final total is usually a few percent higher than the posted prices suggest.

The business lists hours on 7 days of the week. Typical hours are 8 am–5 pm. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. You can reach A Special Blend at (336) 763-0205; calling is usually the quickest way to ask about availability, prices or directions. Its website is aspecialblend.org, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.

Customers rate it 4.9 out of 5 on Google across 617 reviews, placing it among the better-regarded cafes & coffee in Greensboro.

Greensboro is in North Carolina, in the Southeast, where summers are long, hot and humid, winters are mild, and afternoon thunderstorms and the hurricane season from June to November can change plans at short notice. Getting around Greensboro is easiest by car; street parking is metered in busy downtown areas, and most suburban businesses have their own lot. Ride-share apps such as Uber and Lyft operate across North Carolina's larger cities, and public transit varies from extensive to minimal.

See the other cafes & coffee in Greensboro listed below to compare ratings, hours and locations before you decide. Details on this page come from public sources and may change; confirm anything important by phone before relying on it. Business owners can claim the listing to keep it up to date.