Essential Apothecary

I just called and spoke to the owner. They no longer have a store front/​restaurant but they are developing a catalog and expanding their online store. They also work out of their house/​warehouse (?) selling items (they keep inventory there), and have meditation circles and classes there. She seemed very cool and casual, and I think I’ll try dropping by their address when I’m in the area on a weekday… their house is about 10 blocks from the address listed here. She seemed to welcome the idea of having customers visit and apparently they have a good amount of regular customers that do.

Very cool environment and healthy food. Great tea selection! More then just a cool place to grab food, you can go in and learn about alternative medicines

This place is now closed :(. they had the most wonderful lavender lemonade.

Essential Apothecary has closed and I don’t know if it has been relocated. I was putout after reading the reviews. If anyone has information about this establishment please post.

This place is such a gem to find in a very unassuming location: 8thstreet and 122 ave amid the hustle and bustle of a winn-​dixie, liquor store, and several dollar stores.
But once inside, it’s as if you stepped into a different world.
admittingly enough, I have only come here for tea, and for their absolutely delicious tuna wrap, which they make with sliced avocado, and I swear they make something special in the tuna that gives it so much flavor and with less than half the mayo you would get at a sub shop or restaurant.
the staff is always very nice, and attentive, and there is always enlightening conversation to be overheard.
Parking can be a pain, cause it is a a dense shopping plaza, but for a change from the norm, it’s worth it!

I was sad to find out today that they will be closing down. This was a great spot tucked away in a typical Miami shopping center but once you went through the doors you forgot where you were. You will be missed!

After reading Jourdan’s review I had to go!
It’s a really nice place, it took me a while to find it tho. lol Im such a lost.
But once I got there and sit down and waited for someone to come out. A very nice girl came out to greet us and handed the menu.
Though I really wanted to try one of their hot teas (Im a tea freak), it was SO HOT out that I had to pass.
I had a tuna melt and it was VERY tasty. Chips were awesome
I would give it 5 stars if there were tables: S
I found it kinda uncomfortable to eat at the bar while having a conversation with my friend.
Will definitely go again, as I think need to try the pizza, or at least get take out.
–Rose

Tried the pizza… very good, but I wouldn’t say worth the price. It tasted very well made and was served with olive oil with herbs, so good. The service was great and personal. The tea was grr-​eat! Good place to get some grub and tea when with writers block or just stressed out. Definitely an escape.

This is a great casual Native American herbal store, tea place and eclectic vegetarian restaurant. This place truly believes that herbs has the power to affect your life. This is a kind of business you would expect a Miccosukee man would set up. The Miccosukee tribe and the Seminoles tribe, are the Native American tribes that can be found near Miami and the Everglades. Come to think of it, head a bit farther west on SW 8^th Street, and you’ll reach the Miccosukee casino and reservation! For more information, check
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But anyways, onto the magic power of herbs!
Lavender, which is supposed to be a stress reducer, is used in cookies and pizzas (check the lavender pizza out on Wednesdays)! I was fortunate enough to try the lavender cookie and it was delicious. Things are homemade here and they pride in making sure that they’ve done things right.
This place is also an excellent place to try fresh herbal teas. They have made unique blends that works out fantastically. I’ve tried the Energy Alert tea blend which consists of rosemary, basil, lavender, spearmint and peppermint. It was refreshing, especially with a dollop of honey.
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Just ask one of the people working here what it would take to remedy what ails you, and they’ll bring up several recommendations. DISCLAIMER: THIS IS NOT A HOSPITAL! They’ll probably refer you to one if you really need a hospital. :-)
They also have Native American products that are said to have medical effects. I doubt you can find marijuana here if that’s what you’re thinking, but rest assured, this is a hippie-​proud place to chill and hang out, and this can be hard to find outside of California.
Ambience is cozy and comfy. It is impossible to not feel welcomed here.
Oh, and prices? Really affordable! A cup of tea is a dollar. One lavender cookie cost me 50 cents. The prices are online though, so you can get an idea of how much things cost.
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My favorite thing here to eat is definitely the homemade hummus platter!