After finishing a 5K with friends, we decided to reward ourselves—and Upper Tea delivered a post-run feast that left us stuffed. We came in with big appetites and even bigger expectations—and they were met.
I ordered the beef sausage bowl with grits (for me), the catfish bowl with grits and eggs (for my husband), a side of smothered chicken, and French toast—because, why not indulge? My husband and I shared the chicken and French toast, and even after everyone dug in, we still left behind enough food to feed three to four people. The portions are no joke—come ready!
The food? Flavor-packed. The catfish was a tad salty, but not enough to stop my husband from clearing his plate. The sausage was decent, but those grits—creamy, cheesy, and savory—were next-level good. The French toast had a perfectly crisp edge and just the right amount of sweetness. Every bite felt like comfort food elevated.
Our drinks—both the tea special and a custom tea mix—were sweet at first, but after letting the ice melt a bit, they hit that perfect, refreshing balance.
And let’s talk about service—Jeniyah (I hope I spelled her name right!) was an absolute gem. She was so sweet, constantly checked in on us, reassured us that our food was on the way, and apologized for the short wait—which, honestly, wasn’t bad at all considering how many of us there were. To top it all off, the chef came out to personally greet us and ask how everything tasted. That kind of hospitality goes a long way.
The ambiance was charming and cozy, with vintage touches like an old-fashioned pay phone, record player, and classic tea sets that made the whole experience feel like a hidden gem. Now although you can dine-in, this is more pay for what you want at the register and everything comes in a To go bag at your table. I didn’t mind that because it made it easy for taking left over home but it didn’t seem very welcoming to sit and eat.
Upper Tea isn’t just a meal—it’s a moment. From the grits to the heartfelt hospitality, this place is a must-visit. Bring your appetite and your friends—you’ll leave full in every sense of the word.
STYLESBY HIPS
I got the seafood sensation and loved every bit of it
Diane M.
UpperTEA is an amazing little gem in the heart of Miami. From the moment you enter the space you know you are in for a treat. The atmosphere is really something special and you can feel the owners hospitality and charm as soon as you walk in. I also appreciated how so many different folks from all walks of life came in to patronize this business in just the short time I was there. It was definitely a place for ALL.
From the different art prints on the walls to the shelves of mugs and plants to the adjacent wall full of apothecary jars filled with loose leaf tea and fixins. The place is oozing with personality and charm
The customer service was excellent as well and I appreciated the young lady behind the counter giving us a second to review the menu before we ordered. She even let us sample the daily tea being offered and it was well worth the sip. Honestly, I would come back just for another cup.
My party of three ordered the smothered bowls - two orders of smothered chicken and one order of smothered shrimp. We also ordered a pound cake slice and two of the daily teas. Lastly, we grabbed a chicken souse and grits to go. Everything was phenomenal. The flavor profile of the gravy on all the different smothered bowls was something to be studied. It was hearty yet light. Herbaceous and full of familiar flavors of the ancestors but with a more refined up to date taste. Definitely something everyone should try when they come.
All in all, UpperTEA is well worth the visit and be sure to take something to go. You won't be disappointed.
Taylor Cinco
Absolutely love this place! Today I took my mom and toddler out for breakfast, and just like the last time, everything was amazing. The food was delicious, the restaurant was clean, and the environment was warm and welcoming.
My toddler (who usually isn’t into fish) surprised me by loving the catfish nuggets! My mom was so impressed by the speedy service and especially excited about the thick-cut bacon—it reminded her of the kind her grandmother used to make, which brought back special memories.
What stood out to me the most was the care the staff puts into everything. The chef even came out to check on us, just like they did during my first visit. That kind of personal touch really makes a difference.
Oh, and the tea was super tasty, the music was just right, and the place smelled amazing. We’ll definitely be back again!
Latoya Taylor
This place has the worst waite time ever. I put an order in 10:27 its now 11:29 and still no damn food. The management needs to hire more people to help out because its clear they are overwhelmed with orders than can not put out in a timely manner. This will be my last time trying to support this business. This is bad management because your trying to save money by working with 3 ppl to cook for a community of people. It will never work, you will get upset customers writing reviews. Please dont come on this comment with the ghetto ish tryinf to defend this nonsense.
More of Alexus
I’ve been wanting to leave a review for this place ever since I saw so many food bloggers posting about it. But honestly, I don’t think they truly captured how special this restaurant is.
It’s a Black-owned business, but I saw people from all walks of life enter the restaurant .Now the food? A solid 20 out of 10. The chicken souse and grits were so flavorful yet light on my stomach. Definitely very unique and delicious. The turnaround for our order was very fast, for food that good, I would’ve gladly waited longer if needed. The prices are very affordable too, which makes it even better. Plus, it’s right near the highway, so it’s easy to get to airport or anywhere for that matter . The ambiance is amazing, great place for photo ops, please give this place a try you won’t regret
Brionna
sausage was burnt,thin pancakes,juice was watery
Ayisha F
Hot and fresh delicious soul food breakfast and refreshing drinks. Highly recommended!
Kim ShefFields
The food is so amazing
K Pounds
Amazing! I ordered the catfish, pound cake from 3D Diva Delicious Desserts, and a loose leaf tea.
The food was on point 10:10 especially the catfish nuggets.
Kim Rosiclair
Food was great we had the egg sausage and bacon sandwiches along with a side of French toast and my sister in law had got the chicken w banana pudding French toast. I’m not even a fan of French toast but ordered it for my daughter and tried it, it was 10/10 customer service was also great! Will be back God willing.
Erica Tiye
The food was great. I got the catfish and grits with a side of bacon. And the people at the counter were nice. I would suggest ordering online and picking up. I ordered around 10:30am and didn’t get my food until about 50 mins later. There was a group in front of me that waited even longer than I did. Also when I finally got my food they forgot my bacon.
Kirsten G
The food was delicious and you must try the tea!! Bacon was fried just like my granny used to make it! 10/10
After finishing a 5K with friends, we decided to reward ourselves—and Upper Tea delivered a post-run feast that left us stuffed. We came in with big appetites and even bigger expectations—and they were met.
I ordered the beef sausage bowl with grits (for me), the catfish bowl with grits and eggs (for my husband), a side of smothered chicken, and French toast—because, why not indulge? My husband and I shared the chicken and French toast, and even after everyone dug in, we still left behind enough food to feed three to four people. The portions are no joke—come ready!
The food? Flavor-packed. The catfish was a tad salty, but not enough to stop my husband from clearing his plate. The sausage was decent, but those grits—creamy, cheesy, and savory—were next-level good. The French toast had a perfectly crisp edge and just the right amount of sweetness. Every bite felt like comfort food elevated.
Our drinks—both the tea special and a custom tea mix—were sweet at first, but after letting the ice melt a bit, they hit that perfect, refreshing balance.
And let’s talk about service—Jeniyah (I hope I spelled her name right!) was an absolute gem. She was so sweet, constantly checked in on us, reassured us that our food was on the way, and apologized for the short wait—which, honestly, wasn’t bad at all considering how many of us there were. To top it all off, the chef came out to personally greet us and ask how everything tasted. That kind of hospitality goes a long way.
The ambiance was charming and cozy, with vintage touches like an old-fashioned pay phone, record player, and classic tea sets that made the whole experience feel like a hidden gem. Now although you can dine-in, this is more pay for what you want at the register and everything comes in a To go bag at your table. I didn’t mind that because it made it easy for taking left over home but it didn’t seem very welcoming to sit and eat.
Upper Tea isn’t just a meal—it’s a moment. From the grits to the heartfelt hospitality, this place is a must-visit. Bring your appetite and your friends—you’ll leave full in every sense of the word.
I got the seafood sensation and loved every bit of it
UpperTEA is an amazing little gem in the heart of Miami. From the moment you enter the space you know you are in for a treat. The atmosphere is really something special and you can feel the owners hospitality and charm as soon as you walk in. I also appreciated how so many different folks from all walks of life came in to patronize this business in just the short time I was there. It was definitely a place for ALL.
From the different art prints on the walls to the shelves of mugs and plants to the adjacent wall full of apothecary jars filled with loose leaf tea and fixins. The place is oozing with personality and charm
The customer service was excellent as well and I appreciated the young lady behind the counter giving us a second to review the menu before we ordered. She even let us sample the daily tea being offered and it was well worth the sip. Honestly, I would come back just for another cup.
My party of three ordered the smothered bowls - two orders of smothered chicken and one order of smothered shrimp. We also ordered a pound cake slice and two of the daily teas. Lastly, we grabbed a chicken souse and grits to go. Everything was phenomenal. The flavor profile of the gravy on all the different smothered bowls was something to be studied. It was hearty yet light. Herbaceous and full of familiar flavors of the ancestors but with a more refined up to date taste. Definitely something everyone should try when they come.
All in all, UpperTEA is well worth the visit and be sure to take something to go. You won't be disappointed.
Absolutely love this place!
Today I took my mom and toddler out for breakfast, and just like the last time, everything was amazing. The food was delicious, the restaurant was clean, and the environment was warm and welcoming.
My toddler (who usually isn’t into fish) surprised me by loving the catfish nuggets! My mom was so impressed by the speedy service and especially excited about the thick-cut bacon—it reminded her of the kind her grandmother used to make, which brought back special memories.
What stood out to me the most was the care the staff puts into everything. The chef even came out to check on us, just like they did during my first visit. That kind of personal touch really makes a difference.
Oh, and the tea was super tasty, the music was just right, and the place smelled amazing. We’ll definitely be back again!
This place has the worst waite time ever. I put an order in 10:27 its now 11:29 and still no damn food. The management needs to hire more people to help out because its clear they are overwhelmed with orders than can not put out in a timely manner. This will be my last time trying to support this business. This is bad management because your trying to save money by working with 3 ppl to cook for a community of people. It will never work, you will get upset customers writing reviews. Please dont come on this comment with the ghetto ish tryinf to defend this nonsense.
I’ve been wanting to leave a review for this place ever since I saw so many food bloggers posting about it. But honestly, I don’t think they truly captured how special this restaurant is.
It’s a Black-owned business, but I saw people from all walks of life enter the restaurant .Now the food? A solid 20 out of 10. The chicken souse and grits were so flavorful yet light on my stomach. Definitely very unique and delicious. The turnaround for our order was very fast, for food that good, I would’ve gladly waited longer if needed. The prices are very affordable too, which makes it even better. Plus, it’s right near the highway, so it’s easy to get to airport or anywhere for that matter . The ambiance is amazing, great place for photo ops, please give this place a try you won’t regret
sausage was burnt,thin pancakes,juice was watery
Hot and fresh delicious soul food breakfast and refreshing drinks. Highly recommended!
The food is so amazing
Amazing! I ordered the catfish, pound cake from 3D Diva Delicious Desserts, and a loose leaf tea.
I will be returning.
Restaurantji Recommends
The food was on point 10:10 especially the catfish nuggets.
Food was great we had the egg sausage and bacon sandwiches along with a side of French toast and my sister in law had got the chicken w banana pudding French toast. I’m not even a fan of French toast but ordered it for my daughter and tried it, it was 10/10 customer service was also great! Will be back God willing.
The food was great. I got the catfish and grits with a side of bacon. And the people at the counter were nice. I would suggest ordering online and picking up. I ordered around 10:30am and didn’t get my food until about 50 mins later. There was a group in front of me that waited even longer than I did. Also when I finally got my food they forgot my bacon.
The food was delicious and you must try the tea!! Bacon was fried just like my granny used to make it! 10/10
Amazing!
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