This has been my favorite boba in Boston for the past five years for the low sugar and decaf…read moreoptions, golden boba and fresh fruit. Today they went above and beyond when I accidentally dropped my phone in the trash (!) The employee went to get gloves and fished it out of the bin for me. Then I used a wipe to sanitize it lol. Thank you!!

Came here with a friend in the afternoon, got roasted oolong tea with boba (no milk). Tea flavor…read morewas pretty strong, boba was perfectly chewy. $7.76 (post-tax) for a large, their fruit teas are really expensive. Inside was modern, has a few tables to sit and chat, decent place to hang out.

I was invited to try this sweet family-owned bakery where fresh mochi is made in-house every single…read moreday -- and you can customize it to your liking Build-your-own mochi: Choose from 7 fillings: taro, purple rice, red bean, fresh strawberry, fresh mango, matcha cheese, or vanilla cheese 6 gelato flavors: chocolate, Oreo, matcha, mango, strawberry, or pistachio 5 coatings: butter biscuit crunch, seaweed & dried pork, soybean powder, Oreo crumble, or rice powder And we HAVE to talk about the giant Fan Tuan -- ham, fried egg, youtiao, pickled mustard and pork floss all perfectly wrapped in chewy purple sticky rice You get the perfect mix of savory, crispy, chewy and sour in every bite. It's HUGE, hearty, and TOO GOOD! I crave it all the time! Summer drinks to try: Cucumber Mint Sparkler -- crisp, refreshing & perfect for a hot day Iced Lychee Milk -- creamy, sweet & bursting with lychee flavor Between the made-fresh-daily mochi, giant Fan Tuan and creative new drinks, Crystal's Bakery is definitely going on my food and dessert favorites list

Confusing looooong menu. The menu isn't very user-friendly, so we went for a recommendation by…read moreanother yelper - get the fresh mochi they said. So we did. Fresh mochi with matcha cream and taro paste, rolled in butter crunch flakes. The order took more than a few minutes to get ready, and it's a little hard to know if your order is ready because there is no visual indicator (a screen displaying order numbers would be so helpful). The staff also wasn't the most careful with the way they were using gloves, they touched their face, the register etc etc. Plus the place is small without any seating so it can get crowded and you don't even know how much time for your order to be ready. But omg the mochi was spectacular. Soft chewy tasty not too sweet. Absolutely smacked it out of the park. A lot of points to improve upon but 5 star mochi.

I ordered a strawberry jasmine milk tea (less ice, 50% sugar, almond milk) -…read more TASTE: 4/5 - enjoyed the strawberry flavor and glad I got less sugar TEXTURE: 4/5 - didn't add toppings, since I knew there'd be strawberry PRICE: 4/5 - my drink was $7.55 SERVING SIZE: 4/5 - perfect for an afternoon sweet treat SERVICE: 4/5 - walked in at 2pm on a Saturday and the space wasn't busy. Staff at the register was very helpful when I asked for recommendations, and my order was ready immediately ATMOSPHERE: 4/5 - former Yi Fang fruit tea space w a large standing area and decent seating PARKING: 4/5 - got a street spot right on Brighton Ave

Bloome Fruit Tea is a colorful bubble tea and fruit tea shop in Allston, serving up a wide range of…read morerefreshing drinks and sweet treats that appeal to students and locals alike. The space is bright and modern with a casual, grab-and-go feel. It gets busy during peak hours, but the staff move efficiently and drinks come out fairly quickly. Ordering is straightforward, and there are plenty of options to adjust sweetness and ice levels to your preference. The menu leans heavily into fresh fruit teas, milk teas, and specialty drinks. Their fruit teas are known for being vibrant and refreshing, often topped with real fruit pieces that add texture and flavor. Sweetness can run slightly high depending on what you order, but the customization options help balance it out. We tried the mango and passionfruit fruit teas, which both had a decent, well-rounded flavor and held up well without watering down quickly. Portion sizes are generous, and pricing is reasonable for the area. Overall, Bloome Fruit Tea is a solid option in Allston when you're craving a refreshing drink with bold fruit flavors. It's not overly fancy, but it delivers exactly what you'd expect from a reliable neighborhood bubble tea spot.

Still dreaming of these egg tarts. I came here with some friends and we tried 5 different egg tarts…read moreand they were all phenomenal. We had the taro mochi, matcha, dubai chocolate, mango pomelo and caramel cheesecake. Some had the flakey crust and some had the cookie crust. I preferred the flakey buttery crusts.. they had a nice delicate crisp bite. My favorite was the dubai chocolate. Each were very good and depends on what flavors you like. We came late afternoon and they didn't have them all out for display, and we noticed they prepared ours fresh to order. I am not sure if this is always the case, but it made for really fresh creamy and crispy tarts. They also have matcha and hojicha. I got the hojicha latte which I enjoyed.

Flakey, buttery egg tarts here! I tried the ube mochi, strawberry cream, matcha, and tiramisu egg…read moretarts and each had their own unique flavors that weren't too sweet While their desserts definitely took best dressed, their bacon egg and cheese on a croissant was super tasty for a quick bite with my creme brulee coffee I can confirm their strawberry matcha was delicious too If you're looking for a cute cafe to work from home, there are outlets and in-store wifi as well!

We finally got the chance to check out Kuya Jay's Ube Cafe in Somerville, Massachusetts, and it…read moreabsolutely did not disappoint! I can honestly say it's one of the best little cafes we've ever visited. I had never tried ube before, and for anyone unfamiliar like I was, it's a purple yam. I ordered the Banana brulee Cold Foam, and it was incredibly refreshing and packed with the perfect blend of flavors, topped with fresh bananas. It was absolutely delicious! The bread completely surprised me. It was evenly baked, incredibly moist, and somehow crafted to pure perfection. The ice cream was a treat as well, but honestly, everything we tried was phenomenal. We can't wait until our next trip to Massachusetts just so we can enjoy a few more bites. I also loved the purple theme throughout the cafe, although maybe I'm a little biased since purple happens to be my birthstone! One of my favorite touches was the owners' book, where you can see pictures and learn more about their story. It really adds a personal touch to the experience. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, and we would definitely recommend this place for a quick snack, dessert, or beverage. There is some temporary street parking available as well. If you're in the area, Kuya Jay's Ube Cafe is absolutely worth a visit!

Came here for a sweet treat in the afternoon on a weekend and the place was a bit busy, but not…read moreoverly so. The wait wasn't too bad and the menu had a good selection of ube flavored drinks and treats. The spot is located in this public space with nice lighting and some seating. The area also does cooking classes and has some areas to study. I actually got two drinks to try both and they were tasty - not amazing, but not bad given the price. Overall, I didn't mind the experience, but I have seen some troubling things online regarding permits that deter me from coming back unfortunately. Drinks tasted fine though!

What a cozy little place, and such beautiful cakes! Plus, it's run by Southeast Asian, so they're…read morenot too sweet!! Thai Tea Cake: The Thai milk tea flavor is balanced and delicate. The cake itself is soft yet slightly coarse, and the cream is smooth and creamy. It's very pleasant to eat. Ube Latte: It tastes like the ube milk tea or ube ice cream cones I used to eat as a child, but it's not as sweet, and you can taste the good quality milk.

I'm still giving 5 stars because the taste of the cake is most important to me, but just FYI be…read morecareful with the cake if you order one and it's for an event where aesthetics are very important. We have had 2 occasions where the (absolutely delicious) pandan coconut cake got a little dented or melted/partly destroyed. The first time we kind of just overlooked it because maybe it was bumped during the car ride or something, but the second time the layers of the cake were actually collapsing and it seemed like the top might slide off, and there were no real bumps during the car ride. The one time we ordered the ube cake this didn't happen, and I think I recall it came with a stiff plastic sheet around it to help with structural integrity. For some reason this wasn't there for the pandan cakes, but maybe for the future it should always be there because these cakes are so soft and fluffy.

TLDR: nice Thai flavors…read more I got the seasonal special Lychee slushee and also the lemon slushee. Perfect for the hot weather outside. Each drink was not too sweet and had a great complexity of flavors. The people working the counter were very lovely!

TEA22 is a small but striking tea shop tucked into Newton Centre. The space is compact and…read morestraightforward, more focused on takeout than lingering, but it still carries a calm, welcoming energy. I noticed a sense that everything is new and intentional, from the setup to the way drinks are prepared right in front of you. The menu centers around Thai inspired drinks, especially Thai tea and Thai coffee, along with lighter clear teas and slush style options. I got to sample a few of their signature drinks, and both stood out for being noticeably rich and balanced rather than overly sweet. I unfortunately was not able to get the Thai tea itself, but I did get to sample a toast with the Thai tea on it. The Thai tea was strong and had a great flavor, probably one of the best Thai teas I have had. I also tried the Lemon Lush, which was a little on the weaker side for the lemon flavor, but still a refreshing drink. The standout for me was the coffee, which had a strong, bitter flavor. It can definitely be one that not everyone will enjoy, but I am quite used to this sort of bitterness, and it is a strong flavor reminiscent of other Southeast Asian coffees I have had. Service is one of the strongest parts of the experience here. The people working are genuinely warm and engaged, often offering samples and explaining the drinks without it feeling rushed or transactional. Even when there is a bit of a wait, it feels like it is part of a slower, more careful preparation style rather than inefficiency. The overall atmosphere is relaxed and local, more of a neighborhood stop than a destination café. TEA22 feels like it is still finding its rhythm, but already has a strong identity built around quality tea and genuinely friendly service.

Yummy. The taste reminds me of Molly Tea, but without the long lines. Teaholic is yet another great…read morebubble tea shop near Harvard/Cambridge. I got a snowy jasmine tea latte. Dunno what was snowy about it, but the jasmine tea latte part of it was yummy and had the just perfectly correct sweetness. Plus the cup looked nice.

I have been visited multiple times although very limited pictures were taken. Overall the drink is…read moretasty with a few exceptions. Don't forget to request the stamp card.