1102 Bubble Tea & Coffee

3.3 (143 reviews)

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Open • 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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Net A.

First visit here and was in awe with the secret garden ambience. Friendly staff and place is kept clean. Ordered the Tiger Sugar Boba Milk with mango jelly. Loved the brown sugary and creamy flavor with jelly and boba with every sip. 3 enclosed booth seating for privacy are available. Low lounging padded seats and a low lap top table for customer's convenience. Another area seating having that feeling you're out by a garden wall. The hanging planter box with vinyl natural looking plants from the ceiling added an outdoor garden look above a seating table.

We've given this place several chances, but the service remains terrible. Actually, there's practically no service at all. They have only one person in the back making drinks, and you're required to place orders on an iPad. If you have questions, you're stuck waiting forever for that one employee to come out and assist. Even when you order online, you'll end up waiting an extra 30 minutes after receiving the message that your order is ready.

Jennifer N.

Good drinks. Not so good? The wait. We had 4 drinks (2 milk teas, smoothie, flavored tea), 2 plant-pot ice creams and a flan... 20 minutes with no one waiting before us on a Saturday early evening. Lots of laughter coming from the kitchen but no drinks in sight. I stood at the cashier stand and someone came out from the back and asked if I needed to order something. I said no, I'm just waiting for our order that we placed 20 minutes ago... Her response to me was that they make their drinks fresh so it takes a while. I stood there dumbfounded. Doesn't everyone make their drinks fresh? I guess they were milking a cow in the back, seeping each flavored tea, cooking the boba and churning the ice cream. We were going to come back the next day to try out something different from their very extensive menu, but it's really not worth the wait. Perhaps they should remove some items from the menu and focus on making their "fresh" items instead.

Katie H.

I love this place when they have what they sell available. Unfortunately, they are always between batches of Boba and the wait can last between 40 minutes to an hour for a drink. This is the norm for this location; hopefully management learns how to fix this issue. It seems very simple to keep multiple batches going so that there aren't long lags without prepared boba. Edited to one star after I waited for 40 minutes in the store for my drink before they called my number to tell me they were out of boba and it would be an hour before it was ready. I asked for a refund and they refunded the amount for my drink but kept the tip.

Chocolate Mocha Iceblend (left), Strawberry Smoothie with boba (middle), and Caramel Mocha Iceblend (right)

Rebecca H.

1102 Bubble Tea & Coffee is the first bubble tea place that I had ever been to. It started my love for bubble tea. It is some of the best bubble tea that I have had, and now I live in Dallas where i'm surrounded by bubble tea places. In or around Waco, there are not that many places you can get bubble tea. So it is a very special place that is unique for Waco. I would say that it is up to par with the Dallas bubble tea businesses. My favorite drink is the Tiger Sugar Boba Milk. Very tasty and reminds me of the black sugar boba drinks in Dallas. Come try this place out! It's super cute, has chills vibes, and k-pop music. What more could you want?

Kirby K.

Super cute shop! They have great service and great boba. If they have egg rolls when you go, try them! They're really good. The dumplings are also good. They recently started being cashless, so card only.

Lucinda Y.

Out of the four -ish places that does Boba in Waco, this one is definitely the best quality,but also has the highest prices. They have a lot of versatile flavors and teas, and there's really no way you can go wrong with the choices. Don't be intimidated by all the options! I recommend the oolong black taro bubble tea. During COVID they are not doing dine in, but you can go in to order.

Dwayne O.

1102 Bubble Tea and Coffee Newer Bubble Tea place in Waco. Interior decor is nice and very modern. Like the tent style semi private japenese cubicals. Strawberry Sorbet was very tasty and enjoyed. Milk Tea with Boba was a favorite of my daughters. Everyone welcomes this place to Waco!

(L) Strawberry Milk Tea with boba (R) Vietnamese Coffee

Tina N.

My husband and I were in town visiting family and I wanted to grab a boba drink. I went on Yelp and found this place, the reviews didn't look too bad and it was on the way home. When we pulled into the parking lot it was small and the shop looked empty/closed. The shop itself is very cute, they have seating areas that are well decorated. The menu has a good selection of milk teas, smoothies, and slushies. I ordered a large Strawberry Milk Tea with boba and my husband got a Vietnamese Coffee. There were only 2 people working so service was really slow, it took about 20 minutes to get our drinks. This was all during the COVID-19 so I understand they're taking precautions by having fewer workers. The Strawberry Milk Tea was pretty good, I really enjoyed my drink. The boba had a nice chewy texture. The sugar level was a little sweeter than I would have liked, but it was ok. My husband's Vietnamese Coffee had more ice than coffee (see pictures) so I took 1 star off for that. Overall, it's a cute boba shop that has IG worthy decorations, the drinks are pretty good depending on what you order. Ice level is definitely a problem that needs attention. Will I come back? Ehh not sure how I feel about it.

Ayvrie D.

Maybe it's time to figure out a more efficient way to make a drink?!?! Drink selection is wonderful, plus the place is super cute. However, the wait is ATROCIOUS. When we walked in, there were three people waiting. Two of them received their order 10 minutes after we placed ours and the third waited 25 min. after we arrived. How long had they been waiting before we got here? We're way past 30 min in, as you can see from our ticket and the time this posted, and still don't have our drinks.

Cynthia C.

So happy to finally have a bubble tea place in Waco - definitely better than the current situation of ordering bubble tea from an Asian restaurant. Since it's still pretty new, I'm keeping my hopes up that this place will only continue to improve. I really hope they have the option to change the "your order's ready" buzzers from the mildly disturbing beeping to a softer vibration instead. I went to place my order of oolong lychee milk tea, but the cashier told me that people "don't order lychee with oolong because it's a strong tea." She offered to let me try the oolong to see what she meant but handed me a small cup and said "here's the black tea" and then proceeded to input my order for black tea with lychee...I enjoyed the drink but felt like this was pretty rude on her part. The milk tea was a bit too sweet and had more milk than I normally like in my tea so any flavor of the tea was overshadowed. I did enjoy the agar boba, which is basically just crystal boba if you've seen it by that name at other places.

Peacy N.

The place is cozy, the drinks yummy and the employees are so nice and helpful. I picked up my kids from school and made a stop here for some bubble tea. We got 5 black tea with bubbles, one coconut, one strawberry and 3 mangoes. I called for the order because I didn't want to bring them all in. The lady that took my order was nice enough to order to bring me my order at my car. I so appreciate this.

Kavaragu M.

Staff is friendly but the wait to get your drink is SUPER LONG. The flavor of the drinks was good so it made up for the wait.

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Zeze A.

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7 years ago

I've waited 20 minutes for one hot mocha! And it wasn't busy at all! Twenty minutes.. I didn't order a well-done steak, it's just a regular hot mocha.. And the mocha wasn't that good either, I wasn't gonna complain if it was good.. Not coming back, sorry! read more

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pippi c.

4 years ago

Worst place ever. The wait times are horrible. The manager is rude. I saw a couple of roaches while waiting for my drink. Will not be back to this place ever. read more

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Michelle M.

6 years ago

The cashier took her time explaining the menu and in the end I got the matcha boba I had been craving. It came out exactly the way I wanted it to. We will be coming here again the next time we're in Waco! read more

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Jacob M.

6 years ago

This place just takes way too long to make the boba. Like honestly, it's really not that hard. Imagine getting one of those multiplication sheets in elementary school that you finish in a minute. It would take these workers 20 minutes to finish one of those. The place is kinda cute I guess, but cant help but feel like the workers here just don't know how to make it. read more

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Nate C.

6 years ago

Overall the atmosphere and boba is okay. Unfortunately out of the 6 times I've gone, it has taken 40+ minutes to get my drink each time. If you wanna wait an hour to get a mediocre drink then this is the spot!! read more

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Christine H.

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Enjoy coming here, where the wait time isn't long and the drink I get each time is consistently refreshing and delicious! During each visit, the store isn't ever too crowded or rambunctious, making it a good study spot or location to catch up with friends. read more

1102 Bubble Tea & Coffee - Peach black tea with passion fruit poppers and mango jelly, at a 50% sweetness level. So good! Received this complimentary tumblr today:) - Bubble Tea Near Me - Waco, Texas

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Joe B.

6 years ago

Got the egg rolls delivered from door dash and I don't know if they were supposed to be this burnt, I was very disappointed , But the boba tea was amazing ! read more

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Irene J.

7 years ago

This is my favorite place to get boba!! By far the cutest, best quality, best service, and amazing taste ever!! You need to try this!!!! read more

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Claire S.

7 years ago

This place is legit! The tea is excellent and their staff is pretty knowledgeable about pairing flavors. The music is hit or miss and the loud beeping things to come get your tea is annoying, but it won't keep me from coming here. It's also been handy that they have wifi, my work is nearby but has spotty internet so I've come and had tea and worked for a few hours on several occasions. read more

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Colton L.

8 years ago

The service was great we loved what we got and the lady there explain everything so amazingly. The atmosphere was so pleasing.

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Grace B.

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8 years ago

SO ADORABLE. You MUST visit even if you don't buy anything! Beautiful, bright, cheery, clean, great customer service and always gives samples! I am a huge fan of boba, and also a fan of this place coming from Arlington to Waco!!! :) read more

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Paige A.

7 years ago

I give this place a whole two stars: one for the aesthetic, and one for the tapioca balls. i got the coconut milk tea w 100% sweeter, and it tasted like raisins and licorice. read more

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Christopher H.

8 years ago

Rough day at this place. One employee left alone with no help and little to no training. Decor is great, but waiting 25 min. for two bubble teas is pretty excessive. Probably won't try this one again. read more

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Makayla R.

6 years ago

They're okay, I've definitely had better boba. I normally get a fruit tea with popping boba. The tea tastes watered down & it's dressed up to look fancy which is cute for someone who wants and instagram worthy moment. But I prefer traditional places where they seal the cup & don't put all the extra stuff in. read more

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Isabella R.

6 years ago

I'm so bummed! I came here a while back and was so excited except their credit card machine wasn't working. I decided to try again and they were out of boba! What a bummer. I came back a third time and no boba. Kinda weird that a boba place doesn't have boba but c'est la vie. I can't comment on the quality of their drinks only on their lack of. Its poor. Lol. read more

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Jasper D.

8 years ago

Of all the 4 boba places this place rank last..all the booba is good but mango and taro sucks here..is like puree stuck in your throat..ill go wako roll, fortune cookie and clay pot...Been here two times but such a disappointment..cant argue about the place..its nice.. read more

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Duan R.

8 years ago

The Vietnamese black coffee with boba topping was the perfect afternoon wake-me-upper. I will definitely get another in the near future.

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Mary Rose T.

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8 years ago

In between a three and a four because during my first visit I really did not care for this place. It was super busy, they didn't have wifi, and my tea tasted burnt. However, it seems like they've made a lot of improvements since first opening. I came on a Friday afternoon and there was a comfortable flow of people, but not too many that I felt bad taking up space and working on homework. They got wifi, and have the password displayed on a chalk board. They also added the option to choose a percentage of sweetness for the tea - perfect for a northern girl who's not super used to sugary drinks. I got black milk tea with mango flavor, and it was delicious. The decor is super cute. It seems like 1102 is transforming into a viable alternative for any of the other cafes I visit. read more

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Tiana H.

8 years ago

The service is incredibly slow and rude. It took about 25 minutes for two drinks. They tasted fine enough, but not worth the wait or bad service. The atmosphere is cute. It needs new management and staff training. read more

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Rodrigo C.

5 years ago

Fast service, Amazing customer service, and very good recommendations from employees. This place was nice it is a good place to grab a drink and relax. read more

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Victoria M.

5 years ago

This was amazing first time i had milk tea but still amazing I the Lady that was at the register was very very nice. :-)

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Holt C.

7 years ago

I am an avid tea drinker so 1102 has me conflicted. The good: the tea quality is actually very good! I've had a couple of their traditional teas and I am impressed. Additionally their boba is also very good (homemade boba is very rare in the US) The bad: the service was very slow. When I entered no one was at the counter; then once I ordered, it took at least 15 min to get a pot of tea (it takes 4 min to steep green tea). Additionally, and this is the big one, the tea, though high quality, was waaaay over-steeped. They never even removed the tea leaves from the tea which results in a high-astringency. My recommendation: steep tea for the traditional times! read more

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Crystal W.

7 years ago

It took me a while to figure out which sweetness preferences I had, but once I did I found these drinks much more enjoyable. The environment is super chill and garden-y themed. The workers are really nice and will gladly introduce you to new drinks if you ask. Overall, pretty good boba tea place for Waco. read more

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Shelby X.

6 years ago

It satisfies my love for boba here in Waco. However, the wait time is extremely long so I definitely recommend order ahead of time and then coming in to pick it up. read more

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Lorana R.

8 years ago

Cute place, the clerks can never really answer any questions about the menu and never offer any suggestions or assistance. The menu board shows they have food but I've never seen any come out of the back. Drinks are way too sugary and expensive. A friend bought a delicious looking drink with 3 layers and lots of fresh fruit in it...its nowhere to be found on the menu and when I asked no one seemed to know what I was talking about. It would be nice to have menus that showed pics of more options....not just the running screen with no names. read more

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Leslie D.

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8 years ago

I go at least twice a week! So delicious. The store is beautiful and the workers are highly informed without a snob attitude!

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Julia K.

6 years ago

SUCH a cute bubble tea shop. Adorable social distanced seating and well priced tea and coffee. I always order the Black Sugar Boba Milk and I've yet to be disappointed. Would recommend to a friend. read more

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Daisy R.

8 years ago

This place was insanely great. Great atmosphere, great drinks, and exceptional customer service. I've never been there before and the lady who took our order took her time to explain the options to us. She was very friendly. There is an overall positive vibe inside and I've only been once, but this is one of my favorite places to go. read more

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Kayla L.

8 years ago

Very disappointed . The boba was mush, and our order took 25 minutes to come out with no compensation. We used to love this place but it's really gone downhill! read more

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Michelle D.

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8 years ago

When I went a couple of months ago the tapioca was really mushy, and not sweetened. The drink itself was pretty good, though!

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Jordan R.

6 years ago

Wait times are garbage. Literally takes them 45 minutes to make 2 teas and a smoothie.

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Lindsey N.

8 years ago

I'm so glad that Waco has their very own Boba shop! They have a pretty wide variety of teas and flavors and boba and drink options. The environment and atmosphere of the place is beautiful and different! It's great for hanging out with a friend or a group when it's not too busy! read more

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Brian L.

8 years ago

Finally a good tea house in Waco! Loved the regular milk tea with tapioca and is the best in Waco for sure. Check it out, definitely worth going. read more

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Jonah I.

7 years ago

Sooo tried this place for the first time. Literally could not suck my drink thru the straw. Also, the flavor was awful. The aesthetic of the establishment is cute, but that's literally it. Since I couldn't take a sip of the 7 dollar coffee I just purchased I asked for a refund. They informed me since I put my straw in that I couldn't get a refund. Mind you I couldn't even take a full sip! read more

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Nathaniel H.

6 years ago

The teas and French smoothies are always great. But today i came in and got a jasmine milk tea with strawberry and it was not good at all. I went back in there to ask if they could exchange it for another and the girl was very rude and said theres nothing they could do. A place with such good drinks and snacks should focus on their customer service as well. The drinks and food receive 5 stars from me, but the customer service is 2 stars. read more

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D B.

7 years ago

The first visit to 1102 Bubble Tea here in Waco was last summer. Sewer backup had it smelling awful, and it was much too warm inside to boot. The boba tea was average. Second visit today. Told it would be another 45 minutes before the next batch of boba tapioca would be ready. That's like a Chinese restaurant running out of rice. Pass. read more

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Nicole-Niki C.

8 years ago

Great place luv all their stuff! I always get the strawberry mango smoothie...they have a lot to choose from but this is my favorite.

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Michelle Y.

7 years ago

Speedy service. The Vietnamese coffee was good but had too much ice and condensed milk. I've had better. Their bubble teas and sodas were delicious. read more

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Devin N.

8 years ago

Great selection of Bubble Teas and toppings to choose from! My favorite is the organic Jasmine Green Tea with white bubbles. The owner and staff are super nice and they even offer me taste samples before buying. Beautiful atomsphere and selections of teas! read more

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Claire F.

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8 years ago

Definitely the best tapioca place in Waco. Not only does the products taste fantastic, the employees managed to create this really serene atmosphere to enjoy your beverage at. Loved coming here and hiding within the little huts with friends and drinking tapioca. read more

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804 S 7th St
Ste 103
Waco, TX 76706
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(254) 754-1102
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What time does 1102 Bubble Tea & Coffee open?

1102 Bubble Tea & Coffee opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.1102 Bubble Tea & Coffee opens at 12:00 PM on Sunday.

What time does 1102 Bubble Tea & Coffee close?

1102 Bubble Tea & Coffee closes at 10:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.1102 Bubble Tea & Coffee closes at 11:00 PM on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Thu 11:00 AM - 10:00 PMFri-Sat 11:00 AM - 11:00 PMSun 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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Does 1102 Bubble Tea & Coffee take credit cards?

Yes, 1102 Bubble Tea & Coffee takes credit cards.

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Does 1102 Bubble Tea & Coffee have catering options?

No, 1102 Bubble Tea & Coffee does not have catering options.

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Does 1102 Bubble Tea & Coffee allow dogs?

Yes, 1102 Bubble Tea & Coffee allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does 1102 Bubble Tea & Coffee have bike parking?

Yes, 1102 Bubble Tea & Coffee has bike parking.

Does 1102 Bubble Tea & Coffee have outdoor seating?

No, 1102 Bubble Tea & Coffee does not have outdoor seating options.

Does 1102 Bubble Tea & Coffee have parking?

Yes, 1102 Bubble Tea & Coffee has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Validated Parking

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Is 1102 Bubble Tea & Coffee wheelchair accessible?

Yes, 1102 Bubble Tea & Coffee is wheelchair accessible.

Does 1102 Bubble Tea & Coffee have free WiFi?

Yes, 1102 Bubble Tea & Coffee has free WiFi.

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4.7(56 reviews)

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This is the boba shop that's our go-to when we're in town or passing through! It's rare to find a…read moreboba shop with amazing drinks as well as savory eats. There is something for everyone! I got the hojicha with oat milk, no sugar, regular ice and matcha strawberry (that was da bomb!). They were also able to accommodate my hubs who can't have dairy or sugar! He got a jasmine green tea iced and he was very happy. BUT what really made this trip so special was the yummy eats we got to go with our drinks. We got pan fried veg mandoo, bbq pork steamed bao, and green onion pancake. I grew up spending the weekends in Flushing, Queens eating these type of snacks and boy, eating these brought me back to those good times!

Drink: I ordered a large peach green tea with boba, no ice,…read moreand it was fantastic. The tea was brewed beautifully , fresh, balanced, and not syrupy sweet like some other boba spots. The boba itself was perfectly chewy and just sweet enough to complement the drink, not overpower it. I also really appreciated that, even with no ice, they filled my cup completely to the top. Simple, thoughtful detail and it makes all the difference. Service: The staff here was genuinely kind and patient. I asked a few questions about sweetness levels and tea bases (I'm mindful about sugar intake), and they answered every one with care, no judgment, no pressure, no upselling. They made the drink exactly how I ordered it and didn't try to push other menu options on me. That respect and attentiveness go such a long way. Ambiance: Cha Community has such a warm, creative vibe, red brick walls, cozy coffeehouse energy, indie music, local art, and stickers that make the space feel personal and loved. The whole café smelled amazing, and you can tell they've put heart into the details. It's the kind of place that feels like a little pocket of calm and connection in the middle of the day. Overall: Highly recommend stopping here if you're in Waco. The experience was night and day, proof that quality, care, and consistency matter more than anything else. Refer to my Poppa Bear review if you want the comparison, but honestly, just come to Cha Community first.

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Amazing and delightful meals. Healthy fresh Pho with shrimp and shrimp spring rolls were delicious…read more Coconut milk tea so delicious . Lovely customer service was attentive and helpful. Nice atmosphere to dine in and enjoy or take to go orders.

SOOO GOOD!!!! Beef Pho, broken rice, egg rolls, two bobas and we demolished every last bite. Make…read morethis your new boba/pho place and keep it going in Waco!

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This place is amazing! The employees are so friendly and helpful. I work customer service, and this…read moreplace is it! It's a little hidden, but it's worth finding.

This place is GREAT! I am in love. The flavor of the boba...the combinations of flavors...I will…read morebe back for more! Highly recommend!!

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Stopped by Tea Time recently for boba break on the road back from DFW to Houston. It's located very…read moreclose to I-35, so it was super convenient to get to on the road. The shop has a wide selection of teas, coffees, slushes, smoothies, and toppings to choose from. They also have poke bowls available that you can build/customize to your likings. You can either customize your own drink or pick one of the existing drinks on the menu. You can also adjust the ice and/or sweetness levels if you choose to do so, add toppings. We got the Oreo Milk Snow Ice, Mango Honey Snow Ice, and Brown Sugar Milk Tea (not pictured), and every drink tasted delicious. I'm actually surprised that they don't have more reviews.

Wow! A boba spot near campus that hits the spot! I'm visiting for a while and my niece recommended…read morethis place. The boba was perfectly cooked. The flavor of the boba was on point! I got the black milk tea with extra boba and mango jelly. I also got the mochi taiyaki! You can choose three fillings! Red bean, boba, and chocolate were the choices. They come in a cute cat paw shape! Service was fast and very detailed. You have to try this place! I'm really impressed! Great job Tea Time Waco!!!

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Husband had a spicy shrimp soup that he totally enjoyed. I had Special soup that was filled with…read morevegetables and noodles. Needed a little something to it.. a bit bland, but I did enjoy it. We will be back. Saw friends there that eat there all the time.

Party of 6 Thursday 5:30pm Immediate seating…read moreWe ate here at the suggestion of a relative of a friend that has lived in Waco for five years. This is a spot they frequent often since his wife has dietary needs that the Clay Pot can support. The menu is a bit overwhelming with choices, so we started with appetizers: steamed chicken dumplings and the Clay Pot sampler. I enjoyed a couple of the steamed chicken dumplings with the house sauce which is a bit sweet but quite tasty. I ordered Bun Bo Hue soup with tofu. It was spicy and delicious. The tofu was fresh and cut into generous pieces. I ate as much as I could because no one wanted any and there is only one size. Our waiter Issac was amazing.

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Tofu and Veggie Spring Rolls

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Sugar Spice

4.4(62 reviews)

6.8 mi

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Why only three stars? I averaged down as follows:…read more This place gets five stars for the taste of its food, which was truly outstanding. Obviously, that's very important. I had a pork banh mi sandwich along with a vermicelli pork, bowl and an extra eggroll. Without question, the best Vietnamese food I have had in Waco and this place would situate itself very well in a bigger city, such as Austin, based on the taste of the food. Simply delicious! But, portion size in terms of the meat was inadequate. Incredibly small portion of meat on the vermicelli pork although the overall dish was filling, I did not buy noodles and some veggies, I bought a pork dish. Same was true of the bahn mi sandwich. Not enough meat. Unfortunately, I would have to say that I do not believe this place offers good value for the money I n Waco, particularly for the pork vermicelli bowl.

This was my first time visiting. The staff is friendly, and the food tastes amazing. I would…read morerecommend Sugar Spice to both locals and visitors.

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Done in or take out- this place hits!

Vermicelli bowl with veggie egg rolls and peanut sauce (our vegetarian option).

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Fresh Watermelon drinks - Seasonal - Only in Summer

Cha Community

5.0(1 review)

0.3 mi

Whatta beautiful little escape for tea! Came here for the boba milk tea and felt like i walked…read moreinto an enchanted flower garden. So many drink options!! I got hojicha latte with almond milk and no sugar and it was PERFECT on this 94 deg day. The hubs got matcha latte with oat milk and no sugar. He said it was refreshing! There's asian snacks available but grabbed lunch at the Franklin St location right before heading here. Def checkout the food there! I love that you can grab flowers here (Norma's) and they can put it together into a bouquet for you.

From the owner: Cha Community is an Asian American, immigrant, and woman-owned boba tea small business with a…read moremission of bridging cultures and creating community. We have three shops - one in downtown Waco, one in Downtown Temple, and our newest shop on 8th St in Waco across Baylor University campus. Our Downtown Waco and Temple shops have both boba tea and food service and our 8th St shop is a boba tea bar experience with a sip and shop experience with local woman-owned vintage business Coco’s Closet! At Coco’s you’ll find vintage and premium designer secondhand finds, including unique clothes, shoes, and accessories! Please note: We begin tapioca boba service at 11am at our shops as it takes about 2 hours for us to prepare and cook the boba. We have adjusted summer hours and open our shops earlier during the Baylor school year on weekdays/Saturdays to allow for guests to order tea and drinks without tapioca boba.

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Nighttime at Cha Community x Norma's Florals May

Wako Roll

3.1(231 reviews)

4.0 mi

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When you're many hours away from Dallas or Austin in Waco, there aren't much choices for a good…read moreAsian cuisine. In my short trip through Waco, I was craving Asian food and found this little spot near Baylor U. - amazing variety of sushi and korean menus - great value for portion sizes (I couldn't finish as the portions were Texas size!) - serve serve kiosk but support staff were friendly - somewhat satisfactory taste But when you walk in with the lowest expectations in a small town diner, it's not difficult to be satisfied with a mediocre food. The spicy korean tofu soup wasn't even close to avg quality I've had in the big cities of LA, Chicago, or NY, but it did its job and satisfied my korean food craving. I'd come back for more!

Not impressed. Food was ehh. Service sucked. Staff looks like they don't care about their job…read more Tables and chairs are sticky. Floors not clean. Not coming back again sorry.

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The replacement piece of fish that flew off the board when the staff member set the food down. Why is it so stiff defying gravity ??

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Teriyaki Park

3.3(172 reviews)

0.6 mi

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Came here for lunch with a few coworkers. This place from the outside doesn't look like much but…read morethe food is good. Also the portion sizes are def Texas size!! I was not expecting the size of the sushi roll when I got it... that's a meal by itself!! The food came out fast and fresh.

We were looking to try a new sushi place and stumbled upon this place. The staff was very friendly,…read moreand gave us a free miso soup. The food was delicious but I'd say a bit over priced. It did come out quick though. The inside layout isn't the best but there is always places to sit.

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Rear dining room has 6 tables. A few more up front

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Boba Brew

5.0(2 reviews)

3.9 mi

Very wonderful brewed coffee!! So good I had it twice! They have been opened for about 8 months and…read morethe place looks amazing! Great place to play chess or hang out as a new upgraded coffee hangout! Need to study?? A comfy couch is all yours!

My new favorite drink spot! The owner is very friendly and recognizes customers who come in…read morefrequently. The drinks are very good and the food is made to order! There is also plenty of seating and games to play if you choose to stay awhile!

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Sierra V.

7 years ago

I love this place! The drinks are customizable, the new bahn mi are delicious, and I love the macaroons! They're in assorted flavors, so you get some fruity, some sweet! There are always new drinks being added, and the staff is super friendly! This is the best boba shop I've been to, and I dont think I'll find one that compares anytime soon! read more

Brooke Anne F.

6 years ago

My favorite place to get boba in Waco! The facility is clean and super cute. I love getting a peach milk tea and studying in one of the booths. read more

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