Prob my fav tea spot in the area after Molly Tea got embroiled in that lawsuit (and their quality…read morewent south). I know the specialty viet coffees with milk foam are their specialty here, but I'm incredibly partial to their nitro teas and their snowy jasmine (IMHO best Molly clone). Yeah this is now my new go-to during my Flushing visits. :)

Tried the mango iced matcha latte with oatmilk and no sugar. It was the perfect blend of earthy…read morematcha and soft light sweetness. It is primarily a pick up store but there were mini tables with no chairs if you don't mind standing. Pretty clean ambiance and the workers are friendly. Will definitely come back again, excited to try the other drinks.

Barley Time is a Flushing bakery and café that focuses on a mix of pastries, bread items, and tea…read morebased drinks, set up more like a quick stop bakery where I pick from display cases rather than a sit down space. I walked into a straightforward layout with shelves of baked goods and a drink counter that stayed busy throughout the day. The croissant style pastries and the egg tart were some of the more commonly ordered items. I tried the croissant egg tart, which stood out as a flaky option that leaned more crisp than soft. Pork floss bread and savory buns are part of the heavier side of the menu, while items like matcha mochi bread and cream based buns lean sweeter and softer in texture. Drinks like rose latte and other milk teas are also available, keeping it closer to a hybrid bakery café setup. I noticed some items felt lighter and fresh out of the case, while others varied more in texture depending on timing. Service at this location was inconsistent. My visit was quick and straightforward, but I have heard from others that some visits involve longer waits or issues with order handling, especially during busy periods. The space itself is functional rather than designed for sitting and lingering, and the focus is more on turnover and takeout orders than extended dining. Pricing sits in line with other Flushing bakeries in the area, with a wide enough selection that people tend to come for specific items rather than a full menu experience. Overall, Barley Time is a convenient Flushing stop if I am looking for a mix of pastries and drinks in one place, especially if I am picking up quick baked items like egg tarts, croissant based pastries, or sweet breads to go.

We made an evening stop at Barley Time, which is a bakery. In fact you cannot go without a pastry…read morein this part of town. There seems to be a bakery or two per block all selling sweets and savory baked goods. After visiting a friend, I needed a little something to finish off the evening. I saw a chicken sandwich that looked yummy. They also had ham. Nice bakery! All items are individually wrapped. Great staff. I warmed up the sandwich back in the hotel. It was just what I needed to fill the hole in my belly. The bread was nice and flakey, and chicken tasty. I might try another place tomorrow!

Food: This is a Hong Kong-style milk tea shop that serves traditional Hong Kong milk teas, iced…read moreteas, pineapple buns, and egg waffles located inside Tangram Mall. This place overall is just average to me. The drinks are nothing special. We recently tried the pineapple bun egg waffles which were disappointing. The pineapple bun topping on the egg waffles were too soft and cakey, not crispy like a pineapple bun topping should be. Perhaps the original egg waffles with no filling would be better. Service: Service is average, not good but not bad. Ambiance: There are a few tables and chairs in the shop, but overall it's a pretty small space. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this place.

I stopped by Cuppa Tea at Tangram and tried their jasmine milk tea and pineapple bun egg waffles…read more The jasmine milk tea was fragrant with a nice jasmine flavor and wasn't overly sweet, which I really enjoyed. I was more disappointed with the pineapple bun egg waffles. They reminded me of the ones from Chicken Egg Boy in Hong Kong, in which I've lined up for over 1.5-2 hours for during the peak of their hype. Unfortunately, for the ones at cuppa tea, the execution wasn't quite there. It seemed like there wasn't enough egg wash on the pineapple bun crust, and they didn't appear to be baked long enough as the buns were sliding off the egg waffles, which made them pretty messy to eat. The egg waffles themselves also weren't as crispy on the outside as I would have liked. Overall, the milk tea was definitely the highlight for me but I think the pineapple bun egg waffles is promising but could use some improvement.

Came here for the first time. Heard that it was a popular chain from China. It is located in the…read moreNew Golden Mall. A small stall next to Vivi Bubble Tea. More a combination. Place has many posters for other drinks and food. There is a promotion for new users who order through the app. I had Coco Cotti for $0.99 through the app. Had the one with iced, platinum speciality, expresso, and no extra sugar. Tastes milky with caffeine flavour. The staff will ask whether we need a bag. The serving is very fast. Very convenient to order and pick up the drink.

This location is very convenient because it is inside of a food court so you are able to pick up…read moresome other goodies while you are picking up a drink as well! I was actually at the area to grab a couple of other items, including bubble tea and found out that they were having a promotion for their app. If you download their app and log in using your phone number, your first drink from the shop is $0.99! I took this opportunity to sign up right away and try their Strawberry Crema Latte. This was definitely the right move! We ordered this as 50% sugar (I usually drink my bubble tea with 30% sugar) and it was perfectly sweet. I would definitely recommend trying this if you like strawberry milk, the 50% sugar also allowed for the bitterness of the coffee to sneak up as well which gave it the prefect balance of lightly sweet and bitter. It tasted like a melted Strawberry Coffee iced cream. The service was very quick and I would definitely be back to try more drink items!

Mango pomelo milk custard $8- so light & creamy, not too sweet, perfect, love the ripe mango &…read moreslightly bitter pomelo Mango coconut milk tea w/ milk custard $8 - also very light & not too sweet, love it

What a hidden gem inside Claypot king!…read more We tried the Mango Pomelo Milk Custard Pudding and it was amazing, super smooth and full of flavor. The mango they used was also so fresh and just the way we like it. They were out of the Bird's Nest Egg Tart during our visit, so I'll definitely be back to try that next time.

To all my fellow milk tea loving Asians, this is really close to the hugely popular Molly Tea in…read moreflushing. The food: Dragon Bud Jasmine- no bubbles and 50% sugar. It is basically identical to Molly's without the line, the same price and a short walk for me. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA&select=tbQGl18u5o20_-Cf2vNJRQ

Cute spot! The workers are friendly and nice! They have caffeine free tea options and some…read moredesserts to accompany your drinks. It is really small, so I think it had a table with a couple of chairs...so I think it's more of a tea-on-the-go kind of vibe.

Checked out Makkee Dessert while I was in Flushing and enjoyed it more than I expected!! I…read moreappreciated how they offer a wide range of Chinese classic desserts to ones with more modern twists. Loved how they weren't too sweet and how the textures were preserved despite getting take out! Mango Pomelo Sago 杨枝甘露 - classic, tangy and lightly sweet from the mango, chewy Sago Makkee Deluxe 麦麦大满贯 - loved the brown sugar flavors of the peach gum and crunchiness of the grass jelly. Appreciated the ratio of ingredients along with the textural contrast of the slurpy peach gum, slightly mushy mung beans and chewy potato mochi balls! Taro Black Sticky Rice Mochi Fresh Milk 香芋黑米麻薯鲜奶 - how can you not like the chewy almost-drinkable mochi?? The sticky rice was also chewy with just a crunch and nicely cooked. Taro Coconut Sago 香芋椰汁西米露 - a little off with the coconut milk to ingredient ratio but I didn't mind the extra taro and sago! The containers were all very sturdy! Be sure to give everything a good mix! Would come back the next time I'm craving Chinese desserts!

I wanted to try this place since it replaced Meet Fresh in Tangram Mall, but it was disappointing…read more I went on opening day so they only had two combo menu options: Makkee Deluxe & Mango Snow Black Sticky Rice. The Makkee Deluxe was okay, it had a good amount of toppings like trap balls, red bean, grass jelly and lotus seeds(which I haven't seen before in desserts). The combination of the milk base and toppings was yummy and not overly sweet. If I had to recommend anything it would be this. The Mango Snow Black Sticky Rice was not good at all. The milk base was completely frozen. Although I think the combination of the sticky rice and mango was good, the dessert overall was lack-luster. Both came with a drink, a jasmine milk tea, also nothing special. Since the their opening, I haven't gone back so it may have changed since then.

They have some of the best shaved ice! We got Mango and red bean. The service was great and quick.read more

Coffee Monster has the best Bingsoo in Flushing. There. I said it. Someone prove me wrong.read more