I liked my experience at HNTea! At their old location, the boba wasn't 100%, but something clicked…read morewhen they moved to their new Alton location. You can actually taste the quality of the tea and the freshness of the berries. I tried the blackberry tea, which uses fresh blackberries and a simple syrup. The flavor was excellent, and the price was pretty reasonable for the quality. There are also more seating options at this location, and it feels more open. I was impressed, and I'm looking forward to my next visit!

the store is a cute & nice with lots of seating. seems like a nice "boba shop" to chill and…read morehangout. there are self-order kiosks you can help yourself to. a nice gentleman in the back crafted up my drink and there's straws and napkins to help yourself to. unfortunately i was not a fan of my drink. i wanted to try something new and got the "real ubetaro specialtea" (jasmine green tea + dairy with ube/taro paste along the cup). i tried straining the paste out at home, but ultimately, i don't think i liked the mixture of jasmine tea and the thick consistency of ube and taro. i've been at their other location in tustin before and would try again with another drink!

Delicious gelato, worth the price. Line moves quickly, and you're free to try samples of their many…read moreflavors! The mint chocolate and strawberry sorbet were a hit to me. The scoop size is pretty good too. Really enjoyed getting a dessert here, especially on such a hot evening!

My boyfriend and I love gelato and are always trying different places, so after having so many…read morepeople recommend this spot, we had to give it a try. Overall, we thought the gelato was decent. I did really enjoy adding a little Nutella to mine, which was a nice touch! Compared to some of the other gelato places we've tried in South OC, this one just didn't stand out to us as much. The wait was also much longer than we expected, and the line didn't seem to move very quickly. Unfortunately, the portions felt a little small for the price, and the cost is noticeably higher than other gelato spots in South OC. I'm glad we tried it, but based on our experience, we probably wouldn't go back when there are other places we enjoy more.

One word for this place..... BOMB. Definitely recommend coming here I love the vibe of this place…read moreand the service is great!!

We just happen to randomly park in front of this coffee pop up and so glad we did. We tried the…read morebanana matcha latte which is perfect on a sunny day. The two flavors balanced each other well. My wifey and I shared it but we quickly realized we should've gotten our own so can't wait to try Ryan's next concoctions!

If you're a boba fan, this spot is definitely worth a stop. I tried their Thai tea brown sugar boba…read moreand the strawberry matcha boba, and both drinks were packed with flavor. The Thai tea had that rich, creamy tea taste with the perfect amount of sweetness, and the brown sugar boba added a warm caramel-like flavor that made it even better. The strawberry matcha boba was super refreshing. The strawberry added a sweet fruity layer that balanced the earthy matcha really well, and it wasn't overly sweet. The boba itself was soft and chewy, exactly how it should be. Both drinks felt really well balanced and not watered down, which is always a win. If you like classic milk teas or fun matcha combos, these are definitely worth trying.

This place is NOT for fruit tea lovers!!! If you are craving fruit teas, go to HN Tea down the…read morestreet instead. The shop is cute on the outside, staff are friendly, and all is clean. I was fooled by that as well as the pictures (of non fruity drinks) and reviews... Actually the second worst teas I've ever had in my 15+ years of drinking boba. The quality of the tea is terrible and the fruit used doesn't taste or look fresh at all. I tried the strawberry green tea and the lychee green teas. The lychee tea I threw away after one sip, the strawberry tea I struggled with and couldn't finish either. !!!! Take a look at pictures people post of the strawberry green - it looks brown with a few chunks of soggy fruit. Let me tell you it tastes the way it looks. Anywhere else the same drink is naturally red with fresh fruit. I've also tried other fruit teas multiple times across several years since they opened in case I came on bad days. It was just as bad a week ago as it was when they first opened...Never spending a single penny more here. Perhaps the milk teas are decent, but I honestly don't know how they could be when the fruit teas are such a miss...

guys please buy their black sesame hojicha. My life changed after taking the first sip.read more

Egg coffee and blueberry matcha were so good and they have so many different cold foam flavors. The…read moreinside is super cute and the workers were so friendly.

Stopped by the Spectrum just for my caffeine fix. It was pretty busy, so finding a good corner spot…read moreparking in the structure took a little extra time. There was a small line, but the drinks came out quickly. I ordered the VTMatcha, and it was strong, flavorful, and well-balanced. The bold, slightly bitter hickory Vietnamese coffee paired really well with the smooth sweet matcha. Overall I really enjoyed it and would love to come back to try more of their drinks!

I really should be more generous with positive reviews, but negative experiences like today's at…read moreBLK Dot are often more motivating.... I'm lying awake in bed at 3 am because the DECAF drink I ordered 9 am was obviously not decaf. If insomnia were the only issue, I wouldn't be so peeved. The problem is that caffeine in coffee excites the sciatic nerve pinched by the herniated disc in my back. The resulting muscle tics and spasms are excruciating, so when I finally fall asleep... I'm jolted awake and have to hop around cursing in the dark as I try to relax the bunched up muscles in my leg. I figured out too late why I was sweating like a pig and stuttering like a dope in my business meeting earlier-- the result of forgoing strong caffeine for years and then being dosed to the max. All I'm saying is, make the drink right. If the label says decaf, take it as seriously as other food allergies. The person who orders decaf obviously did so for a reason. I know BLK Dot specializes in Vietnamese coffee, which is ridiculously caffeinated. This is the reason I repeat "DECAF" to the cashier and stress that it's important. Regardless, this is not the first time my drink has effectively poisoned me. If BLK Dot offered a "message the business" option, I would have contacted management with a request they caution employees. But, because that's not an option... I'm griping publicly in the wee hours. BLK Dot I love your flavors, but when your careless employees end up torturing me, I'm out.

Love their drinks and honey cakes. My favorite drink is the lavender latte. You can adjust its…read moresweetness to your liking. They make their own lavender syrup which tastes divine. The milk they use always tastes fresh, like 'farm fresh' fresh. Every time we come here, we always get slices of their delicious honey cake which has the perfect level of subtle sweetness that I prefer. I'm not big on sweet stuff. I've also tried their Eggs Benedict which tastes better when you have it for dine-in. I wouldn't recommend ordering any of their breakfast items for take-out. Wait time is reasonable for made-to-order food items. Customer service is always outstanding. Every staff member I've encountered was super sweet, friendly, and patient. The shop is small but there are plenty of tables and chairs to sit at inside. Pricey but it's always a nice treat to come here when we're in the area.

Iced Raf Coffee (5.90 for a medium): 2/5. This is reportedly their bestseller, but it just wasn't…read morefor me. It's super sweet and creamy, with a strong emphasis on creamy. I'd even say it has more milk or cream than coffee. It had a potent infusion of something like vanilla or cardamom that I liked, but I wouldn't get it again. Baklava ($6.50): 5/5. The best item I got from Vanilla Street Bakery. Decently sweet with a lovely balance of nuts, dough layers, and infused syrup. I appreciated that it wasn't dripping in a sugary solution; it's definitely more balanced than other baklava I've had. Chocolate Chip Cookie ($5.20): 2/5. A very pillowy, cakey cookie, yet dry and crumbly. The flaky salt on top was a nice touch, but its overall taste and texture didn't deliver a satisfying chocolate chip cookie. Spinach-feta roll ($6.90): 2/5. Staff kindly warmed this up for me without asking, and it looked nice and savory. However, it was extremely dry, doughy, and bland, with hardly any feta. Too bland to enjoy for $7. Eclair ($7.50): 3/5. Chocolate topping and custard filling were good, but the dough was quite dry. Pricey, too! Staff were patient and knowledgeable. Interior has a quaint, cutesy look to it, with different types of seating available. I saw people catching up with friends, reading, or working, so it has a relaxing atmosphere for whatever you feel like doing. In short: most of the pastries unfortunately were very expensive and not worth the cost based on how dry and/or bland they were. Additionally, the highly anticipated Raf Coffee seemed interesting but ended up being too creamy for a coffee drink.

Chaupain's croissants and pastries never cease to amaze. So so flaky and crispy! My go-to and an…read moreabsolute must try for anyone who loves French bakeries. My family loves the spinach cheese and mixed berry croissant. They have a variety of croissants, tarts, cakes, quiches, sandwiches - and entree items like French onion soup, and the sunrise sandwich which are both very good. The Laguna Hills branch is a very small storefront with some patio seating. The staff are always so polite and friendly!

The staff here are so nice! They have a good selection of mouthwatering pastries to choose from…read more I came here after lunch during the weekend and they still had a decent variety to choose from. Their Mille fuelle is delicious, just wish part of the pastry wasn't overcooked a bit. But overall yummy! Kougn amanns were decent as were the!other pastries. 10/10 would come here on a regular basis if I didn't live 45 min away!