Pretty cafe. Good amount of seating for a bubble tea place. You can get your drink and grab a seat at a table or the high top seating at the window. I got a Thai iced tea with light ice. They mention sugar levels on their menu so I asked for 75% but they only add condensed milk to the Thai tea, no sugar. So the only way to reduce it would be with less condensed milk. It still was quite sweet, and in fact had an artificial taste? I can't pinpoint why but it wouldn't rank in my top favorites. Disappointing. I'd be open to trying another tea next time if I'm in the area but given that there are SO many bubble tea shops here that it's unlikely I'll be back. read more

Cafe Darq - Thai Tea - Asian Fusion Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Very cute place with an immense menu that makes you a little cautious but don't be because everything here is great!! I got a salted caramel Vietnamese coffee and it was sooooo good!! I will definitely be getting it iced next time because if it's this good hot, then gotta be great iced!!! Service is very nice and the inside is super cute and very cozy. They also have WiFi! read more

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We had just finished eating a light dinner and wanted something sweet to follow. We stopped at this boba shop. The board they had outside gave us a good glimpse of all the unique flavors they have to offer, but when you walk in, you realize they have far more. While my friend ordered her passion fruit yakult with lychee jelly, I chuckled at the pun on the ad they had posted for their open positions, "Come join the Darg side." I appreciated their humor and half considered applying. After a couple minutes, the drink was in her hand and we were out the door. The drink was a bit sweet, but it was tropical and tasty. Although I appreciated that they had smaller sizes, I think the prices should be a little lower to align. The staff was kind, and able to guide us in the right direction when deciding on the drink. The inside is spacious with plenty of seating. read more

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I enjoyed the milk tea here, it was very milky though, but the boba was brown sugar and tastes really good. I didn't like that the bathroom is only accessible with a key and you have to walk though the kitchen though... the cafe is cute and has a lot of cute decor! Overall, it's a decent place to get a good drink! read more

Cafe Darq - Green Milk Tea - Asian Fusion Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Always a solid choice for Vietnamese iced coffee or tea. Nestled in the middle of China town, it's hard to miss with its yellow sign. Make sure you get there early if you want all the coffee options, because they stop serving hot coffee, cafe au lait, and the red eye at 12 pm. I've been too boring to order anything creative but love the cafe hoi an! I've had the matcha latte once and it was alright but a bit too milky for my liking. The workers are always super friendly and patient while I comb through the menu. read more

We stumbled upon Cafe Darq while we were touring Chinatown. My daughter said it smelled really good so she wanted to go in. I got the mango strawberry smoothie. I tried to get it with less sugar, but they told me they don't add any sugar - just the strawberry jam. It was still way too sweet for my taste. The only size option available for a smoothie was a large, which made it tough to finish. The milk tea had just right amount of sweetness, but I was a bit disappointed by the boba. There wasn't much of it, and they were tricky to get up through the straw. There is some outdoor seating as well as indoor and the decor was colorful and fun. I probably won't be a repeat customer though. read more

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Cute little boba and gelato shop with plenty of seating and a nice view of the busy road to people watch. I got the strawberry smoothie with the strawberry popping bubbles. The smoothie itself was delicious it was fresh and sweet and tasted somewhat creamy as well. I am a big fan of strawberry and like sweets but the strawberry popping bubbles were a bit too sweet imo I had probably half of the bubbles and didn't want anymore. Smoothies only come in a size large. My friend set his drink down a little too hard and his cup broke and they remade his drink for him and gave him a free cookie for the inconvenience :) read more

Cafe Darq - Fresh Strawberry Smoothie - Asian Fusion Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Great iced coffee, milk tea boba and all kinds of interesting flavors! The inside has fun vibes. It's a boba/coffee shop with more personality. read more

I very much enjoyed Cafe Darq! Cute cafe tucked away in Boston Chinatown. The boba is made fresh and was still warm when slurped up in the boba straw. The taro milk tea was not dilute like other chain boba shops, but also not too thick / chunky. All drinks came with a small Biscoff cookie, which I thought was cute. Service for a boba shop was top notch - since when do employees bring out the drinks to sitting customers? I'm so used to being called out by name or number to pick up my drink elsewhere. Prices are typical, service excellent, drinks delicious, & ambiance sweet. read more

Cafe Darq - Taro Milk Tea - Asian Fusion Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I stopped by Saturday night shortly before they were closing. Inside is cute and quaint, with a good amount of seating. My phone was dead and they were so gracious and allowed me to charge up! I ordered the taro milk tea, which was very yummy! The boba tasted fresh. I'll definitely be returning! read more

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I've yet to find a bubble tea shop that I like in Boston. Cafe Darq stands out because it has covered outdoor seating, which is amazing if you come during the fall when there's a nice breeze outside. I got a milk tea with tapioca. The milk tea from here is on the sweeter side. The amount of tapioca given is on the lesser side. read more

Small boba and ice cream cafe in the area. The drinks were okay and the boba was good. Service was quick and friendly. Cafe has 10+ seats indoors and more outdoor seating. No restrooms available from what I could tell. read more

Cafe Darq - Asian Fusion Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I loved the aesthetic of Cafe Darq while walking around Chinatown, so we decided to get a drink! I got the coconut butterfly pea flower latte and it was delicious! The boba was sweetened to perfection and the pearls were so soft! Definitely recommend for boba! read more

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This tiny café is absolutely charming. The space is small but cozy and cute, making it a great spot to relax for a bit. We ordered a tea, a Vietnamese coffee, and a slice of velvet cake. The service was fast, which was a nice bonus. The drinks were enjoyable, but the velvet cake truly stood out--it was absolutely amazing. A lovely little place worth stopping by. read more

Cafe Darq - Asian Fusion Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The service is always good, I like coming in the morning when it is not packed. I always get something new and it never disappoints but lately their Hot Taro Milk Tea is my absolute favorite, it actually tastes like Taro. Their Christmas decore is adorable I love the music they play as well, it is a relaxing space for me where I love to study. read more

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I've visited this cafe a few times and everything I've ordered was delicious and refreshing! I've tried the matcha latte (very rich and flavorful), the Vietnamese coffee (both iced and hot, and they come with a little Biscoff cookie!), and the coppa pistachio (smooth and creamy, and you get to keep the little glass of your like!). Everything has been a big hit, not a single miss in sight! Service is always friendly and accommodating. The offered seating is nice and offers a little break from walking around. This has got to be my new favorite spot for a little tea or latte. read more

Like every where in Chinatown it's fairly small inside,but Don't let that deter you from how good their menu is. We've been here a few times and I always get the strawberry lime green tea, cuz it's amazing.... Tiramisu was really good last time as well. Super friendly staff very clean on the inside. They do have outside seated area but it's a little too cold right now however usually really good when it's nice out. Fairly priced as well. Staff are super nice.... Will be a favorite spot of ours for quite a while read more

They have a discoff with every coffee. This reminds me of Paris where every coffee have a cookie to go with when you order. The Oreo cake wasn't too sweet but nothing spectacular. The flat white wasn't hot at all. It was warm. With Boston weather and gusty wind outside I was hoping my flat white could warm me up but that was a disappointment when it came luke warm. read more

Cafe Darq - Oreo cookie mouse cake and a flat white - Asian Fusion Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Flavors were great, and so was the service. There is a nice setting area outside as well.

A nice boba cafe with rare-to-find cute seating in Chinatown. All of the teas we ordered were powder-based, which was a tad disappointing, considering the fact that many of our favorite bubble tea places in the area, use fresh fruit, and fresh ingredients. That said, it was a nice place. read more

Cafe Darq - Inside the cafe - Asian Fusion Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I've been to this boba spot twice during my visits. I've gotten lucky and gotten myself some tasty drinks. The Vietnamese coffee is hella strong and sweet, would have liked it less strong. My husband's lychee green tea was super duper sweet, I don't think he adjusted the sweetness. I LOVED the jasmine green milk tea, I swapped out for oat milk, boba was perfect. You can skip the dragonfruit smoothie, my sister said it was way too sweet, too much condensed milk and coconut. Also very expensive boba drinks IMO, like $7-8 before tax and tip... wow! Super nice interior, could totally be a cute hangout spot. read more

Cafe Darq - Vietnamese Coffee w/ Creme Brulee, Lychee Green Tea, Earl Grey Milk Tea; Follow me @RimyEats on Instagram - Asian Fusion Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Taro smoothie tastes like whole milk with taro. Probably half and half or heavy cream. I did not like it much, and I even ordered less sweet and air was still very sweet! Wayyyyy too thick. You could probably churn it and turn it into ice cream. Ambience is cute, feels like Christmas. They have a very large menu. I guess I'd be back but jaho does a much better smoothie. Worth a whole star deduction: something tasted really off with either the aloe or the litchi jelly. It was almost bitter or sour? Like they didn't sweeten the aloe or something started to go bad? I made it half way through the drink before I gave up. read more

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Walking past, door opened and the smell of deep roasted coffee arrested me in my tracks. Got Viennese iced coffee boba and mango green iced tea. Delicious. Cute inside, good place for hanging out for desert and chat after a good Chinatown meal. read more

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The service was very good here and the restaurant was very clean. Ordered a brown sugar milk tea with boba and a Vietnamese coffee with cold foam. Both drinks were served very efficiently and made very well. Both of my drinks came with a Biscoff cookie which was very appreciated. read more

LOCATION: Conveniently located in Chinatown, the space itself is on the smaller side but there are a few tables and plenty of counter seats by the window. MENU: There are a lot of drink options ranging from coffee to boba. DRINKS: My go-to is the iced or hot Vietnamese coffee! SERVICE: Quick and friendly! read more

Food - 1/5 Service - 4/5 Ambiance - 4/5 While the customer service and ambiance of this Chinatown tea and dessert shop were lovely, I was so disappointed with my drink that I cannot give this place more than 2 stars. I was craving something refreshing after a show at Emerson Colonial Theatre and this place was close by and looked appealing. I asked the worker at the counter what he recommended between the Brown Sugar boba and Mango Yakult drink, having picked the latter because I am currently obsessed with the mango drinks at HeyTea. He recommended the Mango Yakult as being less sweet, and as I didn't seem to get an option to reduce sweetness (which I appreciate and use at GongCha, HeyTea, etc) I opted for his suggestion. When I got it, it was sickeningly sweet. While there were pieces of mango inside the drink, I feel like the Yakult taste barely came through and I found the drink more watery than I expected. It was disappointing enough that I had to take it home and doctor it by adding more milk and Yakult. I think I've been spoilt by the places that let you modify sugar so I'll stick to those places and probably not be back. read more

Great spot if you're looking for a chill place to hang out in Chinatown. The interior is really cute, with nice lighting, and there's a decent amount of seating. The staff here was really nice and didn't even ask us to leave until they were closing down. I only tried the bubble tea, but it looked like they had some good dessert options as well. I was happy to see that you could choose your sugar level, so the tea wasn't too sweet. Be careful about drinking the boba at night, because I definitely got a caffeine rush! I'd happily return again. read more

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Cool assortment of drinks and such gracious service! The environment and decor are very pleasant as well, whether you are enjoying your dessert/snacks indoors or outside on the charming patio. read more

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Can only comment on the Vietnamese iced coffee, which was absolutely delicious. Huge menu of offerings and nice interior. Service was quick and friendly. Had walked by this place on my way to dinner so figured it would be a good place to get coffee post dinner. Gotta try this place. I'm an out-of-towner, and it was a nice little place to stumble by on accident. read more

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Cute little cafe for bubble tea, coffee, gelato, dessert, and small bites. The decor and ambiance is nice. Very chic and chill. They also decorated with adorable red lanterns and other special touches in preparation for Chinese new year. I was instantly drawn to this place when we walked past. I had the butterfly pea flower tea limeade and loved it! So good. Will be back to try their other items. read more

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Really nice little cafe, more spacious than it looks - roughly 20 seats. Service is really fast and the staff are nice.

I got the Pandan coconut drink with boba with medium sweetness. It was a little too sweet for me, but the flavor was a nutty and delicious. My sister got the matcha latte with coconut gelato -- the matcha was strong and fresh and the coconut gelato was creamy and had flakes of coconut. Both drinks were made very quickly and had strong flavors. I would definitely come back and would recommend it to anyone who wants to try creative East Asian flavors inspired drinks. I will say, the seating here is limited and the interior could be a little more brightly decorated. The menu is also very extensive but there's no physical menu or QR code to scan and view it. read more

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I came in just 5 minutes after opening, and was greeted warmly! The barista was very sweet and helpful. The matcha latte was delicious, made with high quality matcha. You have the option to sweeten it, and the sweetness is very balanced. The atmosphere inside is amazing with cozy music, as well as ambient lighting and decor. There are also chairs along windows facing the street to sip and watch as people stroll by. The experience was 10/10, I highly recommend you come here! read more

Cafe Darq - Iced matcha latte Matcha Latte (MEM Tea Imports) - Asian Fusion Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I always come to this place to grab a fruit tea or Vietnamese ice coffee or a vanilla latte. They make good coffees and drinks. Highly recommended!! read more

If you walk by too fast you might miss this hidden gem . They have varieties of Vietnamese coffees and other good drinks . They even have outside patio seating . Decorations was very nice inside . read more

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Great small cafe with both indoor and outdoor seating (plenty of room to do with too). I came here to try out the Vietnamese iced coffee, which was strong and flavorful. However, it would have been even better with an extra tablespoon of condensed milk for those of us with a slight sweet tooth. Next time I will have to come back and try their other drinks! read more

Cafe Darq - Vietnamese Iced Coffee - Asian Fusion Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Cafe Darq is a dessert/boba shop in Chinatown in Boston. It's one of the only dessert shops open "late" in the area. There's a lot of indoor and outdoor seating. It's very aesthetic inside and is a great to take someone here on a casual date. The baristas were super nice and they made great recommendations on what to eat/drink. My friend got a fresh mango milk tea with coconut milk and I got the tiramisu. The tea wasn't too sweet and the tiramisu was a great post dinner sweet treat. I'd definitely go back to try other desserts/teas! read more

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One of my favorite drink spots in Chinatown! They have a large variety of handcrafted drinks with different topping options, including my go-to cream cheese cap. Everything I've tried has been delicious - I only wish they had an option for plain boba rather than just brown sugar boba. This is also one of the few places in the area that serves hojicha. The ambiance inside is nice with comfortable seating, and they have beautiful outdoor seating in the warmer months. They also have punchcards, and you get a free medium drink after your 10th purchase! read more

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Great bubble tea + gelato place in Chinatown! I love the fact that they have dedicated outdoor seating! Love the great selection of bubble tea and gelato! Would definitely come back again! read more

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Large americano. I tried to order a cafe au lait. But they don't do this drink past 1200. That was fine, there were so many other options to choose from! read more