Ceremony is a great cafe near Brown. The matcha drinks are all delicious and actually have a good…read moreamount of matcha flavor. They're not overly milky which is a problem I often have at other places. I also really like the large selection of hot teas you can get. They have lots of fun seasonal flavors which I always love. I haven't tried many of their snack items, but they have plenty of selection.

Ceremony is a matcha focused cafe on College Hill in Providence that has built a following well…read morebeyond the immediate Brown University and RISD crowd it sits closest to. I walked into a space that is bright and well designed, with large windows bringing in natural light on a sunny day and a layout that works for both sitting with a drink and getting some work done. The matcha program is the reason most people come here. I noticed the menu follows seasons and trends in a way that keeps the offering from feeling static, and the flavor combinations go beyond what most cafes in the area attempt. I tried the strawberry matcha, which is the most liked drink here, and it was decent. The hojicha latte is a strong alternative for anyone who wants something with a roasted, earthier quality rather than the grassy brightness of standard matcha. Sweetener is an add on rather than included by default, which is worth knowing when you place your order, particularly if you are accustomed to cafes that automatically offer a simple syrup option. The menu also extends into wine and cocktails for evening visits, which gives the space a different function than a typical daytime cafe. Consistency on the matcha is mixed, with occasional issues around mixing and clumping that affect both the flavor and the texture. When it is well made, the quality is evident. The cafe gets crowded and loud during peak hours, so visiting on a weekday or arriving early on weekends gives you a better experience of the space. Parking in the area is manageable compared to most of Providence. For a matcha focused cafe with a unique menu and a bright, comfortable space, Ceremony is worth knowing about.

To be honest, I was originally going to Kung Fu Tea, but I found a parking spot right in front of…read moreTen One Tea House so I took it as a sign to try something new. I went in with a craving for something sweet, creamy, and cold, but ended up going for something light and fruity: the peach Yakuit slush. It was only $0.80 more to go from a medium to a large so I went for it and also added aloe for $1. The total was around $7-$8. I did use one of the two kiosks they have since it was my first time there and I wanted to take my time exploring the menu. It was super easy to use, only accepts card payments, and will send you a text when the order was placed and when it's ready. While I waited, I took in the details of the place, including the soft pastel colors and also the theme of squirrels which are one of my favorite animals. I liked the art on the walls, and they've used the space well with some tables along the window looking out to Thayer street, while others hugging the entrance ramp. I did not interact with the staff but they looked like they were killing it behind the counter to push out orders in a timely manner. When I did get my order, I thought it was pretty with a rose pink slush, bright pieces of peaches, and bottom layer of white aloe. I tried shaking it a bit to try to mix it up but it didn't work too well. They have straws with a thick opening to get the chunks through. The slush was very flavorful and a good consistency.

decent, consistent boba shop. i usually get things with the least amount of sweet and ice as…read morepossible, and this place definitely needs that. they have a kiosk for ordering which makes the line go fast. i wouldn't really sit and chat, its just so loud and echoes in there. i like their fruit or herbal tea like drinks, yuzu and rose and lavender stuff.

I was recommended to try this place by friends from California, and I was so shocked by how…read moredelicious it was. Coming from the Bay Area in California, I have had so many boba spots and this one ranks so high and has become one of my favorites!! I absolutely love their black milk tea, but my partner loves their jasmine milk tea. You really can't go wrong with either. The store is also super cute and cozy, and it has a good amount of seating which makes it perfect for hanging out or studying! I also always get the combo with their fries or chicken, and after trying all of the flavors, I can confirm that they're all super delicious. My personal favorite is the regular salt and pepper one, but my sister loves the seaweed flavor. The chicken is also super crispy and juicy!! As for service, I've always had super positive interactions and they get your boba out to you super fast. I literally make this a top priority when I visit Providence, and I'm so grateful that there is such a yummy boba place when I'm away from home. I really recommend (-:

Rating: 4.5 I've…read morebeen meaning to try this place for a while but decided to try because i passed by and was in the area. It's a small tea shop in providence that offer toppings such as boba and sides like taiwanese chicken. They offer different tea toppings like boba, crystal, jelly, ..etc and also sweetness, milk substitute and ice options. Parking is street parking only and can be difficult to find during busy time. Inside is nicely decorated and has good aesthetic. Seatings are limited so I would not expect to find one unless you are lucky. I guess the name of the place is derived from cha which means tea in Chinese and Daruma who is a founder of zen Buddhism. They have a mascot who looks like Buddha holding a bubble tea. I ended up ordering black milk tea with boba and taiwanese popcorn chicken with seaweed and salt/pepper. Tea came out right away and was pretty good. Good tea flavor but maybe a bit too sweet. Boba is home made and its nice and chewy and no inconsistency. I would do 75% sugar and less ice next time for my liking. Taiwanese popcorn chicken was juicy and flavorful. We also got lucky with seating so we sat down to enjoy their food and drink. Service was good and no issues. Overall the place is pretty good. I think everything was good quality and definitely one of the better tea/fried chicken place around RI. If it was in more convenient location I would definitely come back often but I would likely only stop by if I'm already around the area. I did like the place.

Rating: 4.0 It's a…read morelarge bubble tea chain that offers vast types of bubble teas. Basically a fast food place of bubble tea. We like to order from them here and there. This is a location near Thayer street, providence. This location is pretty small and only has few seating. My personal favorite is white grape punch with aloe jelly. This time i got the seasonal Pokemon collab blue drink. It tasted very sweet and artificial even with 70% sweetness. Service is always quick and good. Overall it's a great spot for quick bubble tea. Solid bubble teas shop.

Great boba spot, this is a chain and this shop is consistent with other Kung Fu Teas. Ordered the…read morehoney GT with grass jelly and a GMT with boba and pudding. Boba could be a bit fresher but no complaints, street parking can be tricky.

Rating: 3.8 Best've…read morehad tiger sugar before in other locations but decided to give it a review this time. Tiger sugars is a chain bubble tea shop known for their brown sugar milk bubble tea. We got bubble tea for take out. I got the brown sugar bubble milk tea. The bubble tea comes with swirl of brown sugar so I mixed as much as i can before trying. I thought that the tea was okay. Typical sweet milk tea. Maybe a bit less sweet than I'm used to. Bobas were nice and chewy and sweet. The boba did get squished together so it was difficult to eat as it got stuck in the straw. Overall the place was okay. Maybe it was one off but I had better bubble tea else where and some other known franchise are more consistent.

Tried the Mango Sago. Refreshing and tropical. My drink leaned a little on the sweeter side, but…read moreyou can adjust the sugar level to your liking. Mango sago is hard to find in RI and I usually have to get it in Boston so having it right on Thayer is a win. You can order at the counter or on the self-serve screen, which is convenient if you want to take your time looking through the menu. The shop itself is small and narrow with very limited seating. Definitely not the kind of spot you'd bring a laptop to camp out, it's more of a grab-and-go place. That said, it's clean and the staff are friendly. Bonus: it's open later than the other tea spots on and around Thayer.

i appreciate vivi for being open later than the other bubble tea spots on thayer. it's pretty…read moreconsistent for me. their jelly is lychee so i usually get that with something fruity and decaf. the inside is pink and there's some board games if you wanna sit and play or chat. the service is straightforward.

When you walk in, the ambiance is so welcoming and adorable! The lychee slush was so thirst…read morequenching and tasty! Nick had the Flaming brown sugar milk tea and 2 Asian sausages! He said they were both very good! Highly recommend but note, if you use the kiosk upon entering you may not get the other types of drinks that are available at the counter!

It's really easy to miss this place even when you are looking for it- the first time I tried to eat…read morehere I walked right past it and missed it completely (I didn't have my phone so I walked home and thought I just hadn't made it far enough). It's such a cute small place wedged right between other places, haha. FINALLY made it here! I ordered the regular sandwich (banh mi) and the nim chow (nham / nime chow). The bread for the banh mi was just how I remembered it being when I was in Vietnam 18 years ago- it has this quality that flakes right apart- delicious! Solid nam chow with shrimp as well! I really want to try more on their menu, especially the papaya salad, wings, spring rolls, noodles and soups- SHEESH- too much I want to try! CASH ONLY- pro tip- if you know what you want, call your order in ahead- they were actually fast and my order was ready when I got there!

A must try in Providence to me and my family it's number 1 nothing fancy but that's it charm good…read morefood and what your looking for

Longest wait ever. Ordered on the app and 20 minutes later when I got there I still waited 10…read moreminutes. The tea was good, definitely a long line and an even longer wait. Won't be coming back or going out of my way for this spot. Thayer and Angel street has way better options that are faster and more authentic than this.

While at the mall, we saw that their was boba and I got excited this was the place. I been wanting…read moreto try it since I saw Felix from Stray Kids (my skz bias) was an ambassador. The cashier guy seemed tired and didnt really have a welcoming expression. It didn't take them long to make our drinks. Caramel milk tea was really good. Nothing strong. The caramel brulee brown sugar was ok. It seemed to lack drinking straight through. Mixing the caramel brulee milk foam with the actualy milk tea made it a lot better.