Everything about this place was so so good food and drinks amazing 10 out of 10 unfortunately I…read moredon't live in Waco but if I did, I'd be there all the time. I will definitely try to stop by as often as I can when I'm traveling through!! here's an updated menu for this location as well as some pictures as of the interior! Service was also very good!

Food and drinks were amazing! Had the pork bowl, soup dumplings, dumplings and pancake !read more

Great milk tea option. Their toppings are fantastic. We used the self-order tablet. It was easy to…read moreorder. Big space with cute seating areas. A great spot to hang out or study. 10/10 recommend for students, locals, and visitors.

This place was not well kept and some areas were a little dirty. Seems like a hangout spot for…read moreyounger generations. We went in and no one was at the front. It was a self-order and they come out when your order is ready. We got the mango milk tea w/ black tea. 2/10 not a fan. Popping boba wasn't good and flavor wasn't good either. We also got a mango smoothie with strawberry popping boba which was ok. 6/10. I don't think we'd come back to this spot again.

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.

First time here. Wasn't our first choice but as we walked by, we decided to try it. I saw clay pot…read moreand wanted to try it since it was something different that I've never seen at a Vietnamese restaurant. Walked in, greeted by the server, she was very nice and recommended a few dishes. So far so good. One star for her. Here's where it went wrong. I'm thinking okay, lunch price was fairly decent so I ordered the lunch portion as I don't eat that much. Boy was I wrong. It was less than a cup of rice that was soaked in gravy sauce that was overly sweet. It was probably less than a cup of riced cooked. Wow, shock that you would charge $12 for that bowl. Not what I expected from a clay pot rice. My husband ordered the Pho and he said it was alright but one piece of mint is ridiculous and it was $20. Zero star for the food. The only reason I gave it another star is because of the music. We heard some Cambodian music. Not what I would hear in a Vietnamese restaurant but I'll take it since we're Chinese/Cambodian American. Would I return, most likely not.

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.

I love this place! Literally the only place I get my sushi and Chicken Katsu!!…read more The employees do such an amazing job. I Never have anything to complain about.

The food and the bubble tea are delicious. I recommend the pork dumplings, they are a smash every…read moretime I get them; as well as the taro tea. The service is always great. One of the older ladies was very friendly and accommodating, reminded me of my grandmother. The atmosphere is very peaceful and quiet. Allows you to really enjoy the food. Overall do recommend, at least give it a shot; you never know; it could be your new favorite place

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!!!

Visiting the in-laws for the weekend and the Saturday Waco Farmers Market (open till 1 pm) was a…read moregreat experience for us. We had KurbSide Coffee - highly recommend the coffee here. It's a kind Hispanic couple that owns this coffee truck. We had YallaTizers Cilantro Jalapeno Dip and Garlic Herb Pita Chips - refreshing dip with a slight kick at the end on the pallet. Our favorite find was Ohana Spicy Ranch Freeze Dried Pickles. Outstanding! We'd highly recommend walking the market for 45-60 mins and enjoying the local crafts. BONUS: Live music!

I love going to the farmers market on Saturday morning and finding organic food for the week. One…read moreof the fun things for me is trying something I've never had, and recently, that was persimmons. Really good! I've also tried different squash, different types of melons, jams & kefirs. There's also different things for breakfast and different drinks. I'm partial to the Thai Milky Way. The vendors are all very friendly and helpful. Do yourself a favor going out there and have a nice morning trying different things.

Great Papusas! My Grandkids are addicted! When I ask what they want for dinner Papusas is always…read moreagreed upon and these are the ones they want.

I've enjoyed coming here over the years! From coffee dates to study sessions to my first drink with…read morefriends on my 21st bday, I've had some great memories here! Some of their speciality lattes (like the Remember Me one fall) have been so delicious that I've braved the trek downtown, searching for a parking spot in the middle of my workday, just to get one as an afternoon pick-me-up. I also love the 1885 drink, which is Dr Pepper + espresso. It sounds crazy, but a Waco girl loves it. I will say, ever since the inside was re-painted as a weird, tentacle-esque, purple and orange mural, the ambiance has tanked. It used to feel like a peaceful, vibey spot, especially at night or during the holidays. Now the walls make my skin crawl a bit. Maybe some people love it--I usually hear the opposite But it's still worth going for the drinks!

I just want something to WAKE me up! Not all coffee is the same. If you're looking for a roast…read moretasting coffee you can find it here! I ordered the Boxing Day coffee with the cinnamon notes. I couldn't taste cinnamon so much til I was almost done. It's good coffee, but nothing special even with the descriptive notes for their drinks. It feels industrial inside. Nice bathrooms, spacious layout towards the back. Comfortable seatings and plenty of tables.