Honestly disappointed in my experience. I'm not sure what happened to this place in between the time I went and the time they received good reviews. The place was filthy, like dirty chairs and tables, bugs in the floor, filthy... the menu screens weren't working, and there were very little products available. When I got to the counter to look at a paper menu, the gentleman just stood at the register and stared at me. No "hello" "how can I help you" nothing, just stared at me as I looked at the menu... it was awkward and uncomfortable so I left. Do better. read more

I'm in there area craving my usual, a Thai tea. The local yelpers lead me here. The drink was good, service as fast. The place seems to be pretty cool, they have a decent area if you want to hang out and enjoy your drink. The space is small so it's not meant for a long stay. However, I was highly disappointed in the drink to ice ratio. I ordered a small Thai tea, I'm guessing the cup is between 8-12oz for the price of $4.99z The cup is mostly filled with ice. No exaggeration, 3 sips and I was done. If I was still in the area, I would've returned and complain in person. If I visit again, I'll be sure to order with light ice or no ice. I highly suggest you do the same. The large cup is $5.65. I really hope my experience is a one off but if it's not, inflation does not justify this expensive cup of ice with 3 sips of drink. read more

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Honestly what a boba place should be, cute interior, great custom service with a smile and willingness to adjust my order after the fact. I ordered the soy cream milk tea with half sweetness sooo tasty will definitely be back it's probably for the best it's 30mins away otherwise I'd be there weekly .... I would love to try their desserts this place is a great milk tea shop, give it a try! read more

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I had no idea this place existed until my coworker told me about it. It's located in Sandhills, and I rarely ever go out that way, but I'll be sure to go more often just to get some solid bubble tea and crepe cakes. They offer tea flavors and desserts I haven't seen at other boba places around town, and I'm a huge fan now. I really hope they stick around. Service was very fast and friendly. There are a handful of tables and chairs, so I just took my order to go. I got a jasmine milk tea, hawthorn tea, and strawberry crepe cake. I loved that the hawthorn tea came with haw flakes bits and a freezedried hawthorn berry! Cups are adorable and thick enough to be reusable to a certain degree. Crepe cake was tasty with thin layers (like it should be) and not overly sweet or doughy. All honesty, I'm one of those people who will spend extra for cute and dainty things, because it just brings me joy. I don't think pricing is any higher than what I'd order at like Starbucks, so I'd glad spend my dollars here for the cute and dainty packaging and just to support local. read more

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D&Tea, nestled in the Sandhills shopping center, this charming tea house and eatery provides a unique experience for those seeking a moment of tranquility and a taste of something unique. While the focus is undoubtedly on tea, D&Tea also offers an array of light bites and desserts. The menu features a selection of sandwiches, salads, and pastries, all made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. The portions are generous, and the presentation is as delightful as the flavors themselves. My favorite being their green tea crepe cake. They also have an option to special order a whole cake, just need to give them a few days heads up. The staff at D&Tea are genuinely friendly and attentive, ensuring that every guest feels welcomed and valued. The service is efficient without feeling rushed, however there are days when the line is long and it can take a while to get your orders. Highly recommended for: Tea lovers seeking a wide variety of Asian orientated snacks Those looking for a quiet and relaxing atmosphere Individuals or groups seeking a unique snacking experience read more

Cool spot in an ever changing sandhills area. There's a cool anime/japanese decor going on which makes it a cute spot to stop and get some tea. Their boba is absolutely great! I've had several varieties and each one always hits the spot. The staff is super friendly and I trust them so much that there are times I let them pick which boba I should have. read more

This is my second time at this location and 3rd altogether. I absolutely love this place. I have made it a mission to try all desserts they have and today, I wanted to try mochi (strawberry specifically). Now I am not sure what I was expecting when I thought of mochi, but I anticipated a little pinkish ball with strawberry flavored filling inside. When I got it, it was in a cute little box and it was white mochi. The inside was a bit hard so I had no idea what it was. When I bit into it, it was an actual strawberry! With whipped cream filling I believe. That actually made the mochi taste way better than had it have been just a flavored filling. The mochi was chewy and soft, the cream gave it the sweetness and the strawberry gave it a little bit of sweet and tart to balance all the flavors. I personally thought there was too much mochi for that one strawberry but because it was so good, I didn't mind the ratio. I do wish there was more strawberry and cream filling because that was devine. It also paired so well with my brown sugar milk tea. I always get a large with cake foam (I like it sweet because the milk tea itself isn't overly sweet), and little bit of boba pearls. The perfect dessert to end my day. The total was roughly about $12 and some change and tbh that's not bad to me for boba and handmade mochi. Please try it if you haven't. They also have a beautiful cute cafe to enjoy your treats and the staff is so nice. read more

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I've been eyeing this place since they opened. I'm not a fan of the bubbles in any boba drink so I knew whatever I got would be minus those. I asked for a suggestion on a coffee based drink and she suggested the Dalgona latte (Price $6.59) It was good! You definitely need to mix it well to get the full taste. I would describe it as very creamy and sweet (but not too sweet.) From what I can tell it's basically whipped coffee with milk ... nonetheless I enjoyed it and would get it again. read more

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D&Tea is a newer business in the Sandhills area. My husband is a huge fan of boba milk tea, so we tried this place and grabbed desert to go. First he ordered the mango milk tea. They were out of all the ingredients and told him they'd be restocking tomorrow. He ordered the original milk tea instead. As someone who isn't a huge fan of boba, I didn't like the tea or the taste, but my husband thought it was "pretty good" for a first try here. We also opted for two crepe desserts to go. They were out of the strawberry (as it's obviously a favorite) so we got passion fruit and mango crepes. Both were very subtly sweet. The mango had many chunks of fruit in the middle and a few on the side. By far, the mango had more flavor. It's a nice light dessert, but it didn't have a huge "wow" factor. One of our biggest issues with D&Tea was the quality of their cups. The lid kept coming off the tea. Since they filled it (excellent portions!) it was spilling all over in the car. The cat shaped lid, while cute and matching their theme, is cheap. My husband ended up wearing a lot of the spilled tea. :/ Additionally, the straw used for the drink was not large enough for drinking the boba. For a tea shop, that's a shame. Overall, it's a unique spot and a nice addition to Sandhills. It would be worth trying again for other desserts and tea flavors. read more

Cafe Bara - Passion fruit Crepe - Bubble Tea Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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It was my first time coming here and seriously I was so excited lol The staff were all so kind and awesome. I ordered 3 crepe cake slices two matcha and 1 chocolate they were delicious reminded me of my favorite place called Lady M in Los Angeles. Very flavorful for sure. I also ordered two milk teas one with regular bubbles and the other with green tea bubbles. They came in these super cute plastic bubble tea cups. Make sure to sign up for reward points too! Parking is easy, just park anywhere in this shopping center. Tons of spots. The interior is so cute! Loved it a lot. Can't wait to be back and try more things. I'll make sure to bring some friends a long too. They will definitely do well in this area we need Moe bubble tea and dessert places like this! read more

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I've been wanting to try bubble tea for a while and when I seen this one in Sandhills I was glad I didn't have to drive far to do it. As soon as we walked in we were greeted warmly by the staff l. I immediately told them it was my first time and he helped me with any questions I had as well as giving the best recommendations. The decor was really cute and they even had a selfie wall. I was not disappointed at all! I love bubble tea now lol. I got the brown sugar milk tea and it was so good! The prices were great to me considering the economy and I didn't even finish mine and I got a small lol. My husband got the large Thai tea and he loved his as well! They serve desserts but we didn't purchase any this time but I will definitely be back again! If you want to try bubble tea for the first time and want a great place, this is the place to go. read more

Cozy, fun & upbeat atmosphere ! Freshly made Mochi is Amaaazing ! Drinks are Fantastic tasting & Always make me happy !

Best Boba tea in the Columbia area. I have been looking for a while. Service is a little slow but it is well worth it.

The new lemon iced tea is very refreshing, flavorful, and tasty. The matcha latte is earthy but if you get it with boba it creates a great balance between earthy and sweet! read more

Cafe Bara - Lemon Iced Tea & Matcha Latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Try everything their all delicious. It reminds me of back home in Hawaii. There are mochis everywhere you go. In the mail, little stores and shops. It's a delicacy for us in Hawaii so we're used to seeing them around even at 7 elevens and gas convenience stores. If you haven't tried a mochi go here and try it you'll love it! read more

Often out of menu items. It's happened for at least a month now - not sure if they are unable to meet demand or don't plan well.

Hours posted close time at 8:30pm. 30 minute drive to this place from my home. Showed up at 7:58pm to get a drink. A few people walking out with their drinks being just made. Get up to the counter while another customer is waiting for their tea. They get it, start to leave, I go up to order and "oh I'm sorry, we just closed. We're closing early tonight." Interesting. I've been a customer there for a long time and will be taking my business elsewhere from here on. Tea is great. Unfortunate for the service especially when drinks were just made right infront of me while standing there. read more

I walked in and the owner was yelling at staff and being rude. I have been here before and the staff was so nice. the strawberry milk tea could have been better. read more

I've been waiting for a good boba place, and was happy they opened up this one. I've tried the boba at the poke places which to me taste bad. I've been stationed in S Korea so I feel like I know good boba for the most part. I already gone to this place several times and every time I walk in, it brings nice memories on my tour in Korea. The smells and the atmosphere are like the shops in S Korea and I love it! The boba is good which I'm happy to finally have good boba In the area. The staff is great and friendly! read more

Very good service! The tea and desserts never disappoint! It's also a nice quiet place to sit and enjoy with friends!

Too expensive. I bought their signature drink it's in a very small cup. I'd rather drive all the way to gong cha.