👎🏼 Rude owner. Went here for a hardcore show for the first time this past weekend.
The poster listed this venue did not serve alcohol. After paying for tickets, we asked the guy at the door if it was ok we went next door to the pizza place to have a drink before coming into the show, we also asked about re-entry. We were told it was fine to go next door to the establish that serves alcohol and that re-entry was allowed.
After walking back over the owner seen us leaving the establishment that serves alcohol and literally shouted at us from across the plaza before we even approached the door that we were NOT going to be permitted to re enter for the show because we had consumed alcohol.
I wish this was told to us when tickets were bought. I felt as though we were mislead by the door guy, robbed the money for the tickets, and unfortunately missed out on enjoying a great show.
This no consumption of any alcohol should have been on the flyer or explained when tickets were sold. We would have complied, and happily enjoyed the show.
Will NOT be attending another because of the immature and rude way the owner decided to enforce this unlisted policy.
-RESPONSE to owners Reply: I am VERY happy to hear the Bands receive the money for the shows. I think properly informing the person at the door who is selling tickets for your establishment would result in customers that clearly understand your policy. A policy in which I fully respect, I was just was not aware of.
It was dark and you have no lights out front of the establishment for any signs to stand out. I though this establishment did not serve alcohol and you could not consume it on the property, I did not realize there was also a policy to where you are not able to have consumed any alcohol at all.
I didn’t realize we were breaking any rules. I would have appreciated the owner to politely explain this policy instead of shouting across the plaza making a scene.
I love coffee and tea, and would have respected the policy if I had it clearly explained by the door person whom I directly told we were going next door to grab a drink, in between bands.
Very distasteful was of treating new customers.
Clay
Overpriced rip off
Mary Kilheeney
We are kava bar owners from Pennsylvania and did quite the kava crawl over the last 3 days. We saw a lot of cool places but Manna Tea was the only one I felt like I absolutely must leave a review. Welcoming environment, huge selection of drinks and herbs, outside area was A plus and Betty is an ICON. Exactly what we look for and try to do in our own bar, we felt right at home at Manna Tea and wish we could have we could have spent more time there! Can’t wait to come back - BULA! 🥥
Carson Potts
The kava bar tenders are all such sweet and kind people. The environment is relaxed with a large indoor AC room with plenty of games. Outside is cozy with lots of spots to sit. Look out for some of the local feline friends that like to visit it the evening.
Marquette Fredrick
In the 5 years I've been coming to this place, I found friends and a community that's supposed and loved me and my family. It means so very much to me and the owner, Amy I count as a very good friend
kyle Palmer
Great! Very friendly and I felt great
cory parris
This place is always very laid back and friendly and they keep it nice and dark so its always a comfortable place to hangout and read or do work.
Dennis Smith
This place has a great staff and great drinks.
Katherine Hodges
This is the best place I have found yet in Manatee County to go just to relax and turn the world off for a moment.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Colby Bringas
I love all my kava sluts 💕 Especially the tenders.
👎🏼 Rude owner. Went here for a hardcore show for the first time this past weekend.
The poster listed this venue did not serve alcohol. After paying for tickets, we asked the guy at the door if it was ok we went next door to the pizza place to have a drink before coming into the show, we also asked about re-entry. We were told it was fine to go next door to the establish that serves alcohol and that re-entry was allowed.
After walking back over the owner seen us leaving the establishment that serves alcohol and literally shouted at us from across the plaza before we even approached the door that we were NOT going to be permitted to re enter for the show because we had consumed alcohol.
I wish this was told to us when tickets were bought. I felt as though we were mislead by the door guy, robbed the money for the tickets, and unfortunately missed out on enjoying a great show.
This no consumption of any alcohol should have been on the flyer or explained when tickets were sold. We would have complied, and happily enjoyed the show.
Will NOT be attending another because of the immature and rude way the owner decided to enforce this unlisted policy.
-RESPONSE to owners Reply: I am VERY happy to hear the Bands receive the money for the shows. I think properly informing the person at the door who is selling tickets for your establishment would result in customers that clearly understand your policy. A policy in which I fully respect, I was just was not aware of.
It was dark and you have no lights out front of the establishment for any signs to stand out. I though this establishment did not serve alcohol and you could not consume it on the property, I did not realize there was also a policy to where you are not able to have consumed any alcohol at all.
I didn’t realize we were breaking any rules.
I would have appreciated the owner to politely explain this policy instead of shouting across the plaza making a scene.
I love coffee and tea, and would have respected the policy if I had it clearly explained by the door person whom I directly told we were going next door to grab a drink, in between bands.
Very distasteful was of treating new customers.
Overpriced rip off
We are kava bar owners from Pennsylvania and did quite the kava crawl over the last 3 days. We saw a lot of cool places but Manna Tea was the only one I felt like I absolutely must leave a review. Welcoming environment, huge selection of drinks and herbs, outside area was A plus and Betty is an ICON. Exactly what we look for and try to do in our own bar, we felt right at home at Manna Tea and wish we could have we could have spent more time there! Can’t wait to come back - BULA! 🥥
The kava bar tenders are all such sweet and kind people. The environment is relaxed with a large indoor AC room with plenty of games. Outside is cozy with lots of spots to sit. Look out for some of the local feline friends that like to visit it the evening.
In the 5 years I've been coming to this place, I found friends and a community that's supposed and loved me and my family. It means so very much to me and the owner, Amy I count as a very good friend
Great! Very friendly and I felt great
This place is always very laid back and friendly and they keep it nice and dark so its always a comfortable place to hangout and read or do work.
This place has a great staff and great drinks.
This is the best place I have found yet in Manatee County to go just to relax and turn the world off for a moment.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love all my kava sluts 💕
Especially the tenders.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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It’s wicked!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best kava bar in manatee county, cute cats, nice people, attentive staff and overall good vibes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It has the best tea and it Is of high quality I highly recommend it and the environment is one of the best
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegan S'Mores, Cacao
Great place!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Excellent place to get some kava, Leo excellent service and super friendly
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