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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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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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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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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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

Cafe Darq is a cute place for studying, however their drinks were overpriced and disappointing. The butterfly pea limeade sounded appetizing but was SO sour. The sourness was understandable, but you'd expect better flavor and perfect balance between sweet & sour (especially for that price point). The chocolates were really good though! Another downside is the service. It took about 20 minutes to come out (I didn't even get boba in it, just straight tea). The cashier also asked someone else for help even though all we asked for were three pieces of chocolate... read more

Cafe Darq - Interior - Asian Fusion Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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The drinks were eh. The food above is not from the place, as a disclaimer. Vietnamese coffee with foam (5/10): I've had better. As someone who's Vietnamese, this was not strong at all, just tasted like a latte with condensed milk. Also, there was very little foam, and it was served in a cup where you couldn't scoop or taste the foam on its own because it was sealed. In Vietnam, you usually sip the foam first and then drink at it with the coffee after. Just wasn't doing the drink justice. Yuenyeung (6/10): I'm not sure if it's because I'm not used to the drink, so I won't comment on the quality. I didn't really love it, though, because it was promised that coffee was in it too, but it didn't really come through. Beautiful place, wonderful for pictures and to chat. It took a while for us to get served because there was only one person working at the time we were there, but she was very helpful and kind. read more

Cafe Darq - Vietnamese Coffee w/ Coffee Foam, Yuenyeung - Asian Fusion Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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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

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

Overall the vibe and decor of the cafe was very aesthetically pleasing. I was very excited to see hojicha on the menu. I was quite upset when i realized my hojicha latte was 50% foam. I had to scrap off an entire half of my drink, but once the foam was gone the drink actually tasted good. read more

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Tons of options of coffees and teas for everyone. Prices are fair and the inside is clean and inviting. Comfortable to stop in for a little and rest if you're roaming the city. read more

I tried the pea tea limeade, which was very sweet (no sugar options given) and on first sip I noticed a distinct gritty flavor. When I looked at the bottom of the drink, there was a large collection of undissolved sugar. The location was very cute and decorated for Valentine's Day, but I likely won't come again with so many drink options in the area. read more

Cafe Darq - Butterfly Pea Tea Limeade - Asian Fusion Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I've been looking forward to trying this café. I love the décor and it looks clean and modern with a decent amount of seating. From the menu, it looks like a café that serves coffee and bubble tea. I saw a few people ordering coffee, but I opted for the Taro Milk Tea. Unfortunately, I was very disappointed with it. The milk tea didn't have much taro flavor and it was too sweet... even though I asked for less sugar. The cup packaging didn't have the name of the café either. Overall, it was just an okay experience. I may go back to try their coffee, but I think there are better options in Chinatown for milk tea. read more

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

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Cute little place. Hard go find parking since it was in Chinatown. The drinks were okay, nothing special. It was decorated nicely and very cozy. The owner gave us free crackers for the holiday season. read more

Cafe Darq - Vanilla hot latte black milk tea - Asian Fusion Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Amazing boba, very kind employees, the ambiance was very special. I would go back again

Great iced coffee! They have different espresso drinks, coffee, and boba and smoothies as well. The iced coffee was great and refreshing. They offer oat milk and other alternative milks as well. read more

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Okay this is 10/10! We weren't actually planning on coming here but our original boba place we picked was closed and I'm so glad it was. The place has plenty of seating both inside and out. The menu is not like your typical boba restaurant so I was thrown off at first. The two girls working the front counter were super nice and fast at making drinks. They play jazz music inside so it's a great ambiance if you want to just hang, work on your computer, or even read a book! I got the salted caramel butterfly tea. The drink looked beautiful and more importantly it tasted it. I got mine with oat milk, and there was an up charge. My friend got the brown sugar tea with boba and loved it. I will say they have limited snack items. All the food they have are mostly sweets such as cake, croissants, and chocolate. But I came here for the boba, and it did not disappoint! read more

Cafe Darq - Salted Caramel Butterfly Tea latte with oat milk - Asian Fusion Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Cafe Darq is one of the few cafes in Boston that open late. I came here around 6pm on a Saturday evening to kill time before meeting a friend for dinner, and it wasn't too busy. There was someone doing work on their laptop, as well as people just chatting. I ordered an iced hojicha latte, which I really enjoyed, and sat with my book. It eventually got busier, but was never overcrowded. read more

Cafe Darq - hojicha latte - Asian Fusion Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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This is a super cute place in Chinatown for studying or hanging out with friends. During the summer they also have a really nice patio that is a great place to just sit and enjoy the warm weather. Our drinks came out pretty fast, but they do often get really busy. They have a wide selection of drinks that are pretty good. I got the Vietnamese iced coffee with boba which was good but not the best that I've had. My boyfriend got the espresso limeaid which was surprisingly very good. read more

Cafe Darq - Vietnamese Coffee w/ boba and Espresso Limeade - Asian Fusion Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I tried the mango milk at Cafe Draq and it was incredibly fresh and so good. The mango flavor tasted real and refreshing, not artificial at all. Definitely left me wanting to come back. I'd love to try their Vietnamese coffee next read more

Ummm...I came here for a second time to try other items but after this avocado smoothie I will be staying away. I came here an hour before closing so it was pretty much empty. There were 4 workers and I got the fresh avocado smoothie to try. It took a good 10 minutes to make my drink... (being the only customer in line) not sure what happened but for 10 minutes I expected a good drink. To my disappointment the smoothie was so bad I didn't even want a second sip. The avocado was clearly not ripe enough and it wasn't blended long enough so there was so much pulp and chunky ice. The boba was also super hot so after shaking it up my smoothie was warm. However, the boba tasted good. They just opened their outdoor dining and has a water station for dogs so that's nice of them. read more

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The prime reason to visit here is the ambiance, it's really just incredible and comforting. My favorite time to visit is in the winter, especially when it's snowing out. It's filled with a bunch of little fairy lights while having a softer darker interior. The price is defiantly a little bit on the higher side, but if you just want to sit down and do some work with a drink or coffee it's really a good deal. The desserts themselves aren't really the best, maybe like a 3/5. The drinks are phenomenal though and they have the best boba tea I've ever had. Service takes longer than a dunkin of course, but the whole point of coming here is to take your time and relax. I try to come back whenever I'm in Boston! Amazing location overall. read more

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I always see a lot of people here so I came to try. I got the typical Black Brown Sugar Milk Tea w/ Boba. It's really ok. Probably the most plain bubble tea I've had. The boba is too soft. The tea is too plain. People probably like the atmosphere inside. And there are more non-Asian customers here. Maybe the flavor is more American style. read more

Only got their Vietnamese iced coffee but it was nothing short of exceptional. The strong, rich coffee was perfectly balanced with the creamy sweetness of condensed milk. The presentation was impeccable, served in a boba cup. The servers behind the counter were super helpful and kind. The boba shop itself was sort of cramped with some nice decor on the inside. If you like coffee, defintely should stop by! read more

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

A small cafe in Chinatown, with a mix between a coffee and boba shop vibes. There's a good variety of drinks to try off their menu and decided to go for a mango smoothie since it was hot outside. The smoothie was made well with mango puree and there were no chunks of ice while I was drinking it. The boba seems as if it was freshly made, super soft and chewy. The service was quick to make on a weekday afternoon since nobody else was in the store. There are window seats if you want to sit and people watch in Chinatown. I hope to be back to try out their other drinks. read more

Cafe Darq - Mango smoothie w/ boba - Asian Fusion Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I loved the dragonfruit smoothie. I added boba and it was very good. I have also had the dumplings and they were good for a cafe like this. Definitely recommend the pork over the vegetable dumpling. read more

Cafe Darq - Dragonfruit smoothie - Asian Fusion Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This is a relatively new place that opened in Chinatown and it has an interesting concept. They sell coffee, boba, teas, and they also have a case of chocolate. I think the best part about this place compared to the countless other boba shops in chinatown is their drink options. They have different flavors that most shops don't have like the butterfly pea flower drink I got. The drink itself was a lot prettier to look at, but the tea itself was okay. There wasn't much flavor to it other than it being a sweet drink. Their coffee drinks on the other hand was amazing. They use George Howell coffee so it's very strong and the coffee was smooth. The drinks are a little on the pricey side, but it's very comparable to the other tea shops in the area. read more

Cafe Darq - Asian Fusion Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Just moved back to MA from Georgia and noticed that this place was new. Parked my car in the garage because I ain't got time to find parking in the street. Went into this cafe and right away I felt that same feeling when I first went into a cafe that specialized in coffee and bubble tea. The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming and very warm. I can see myself spending hours here studying or working on a project (if I had time). Be warned, the place can probably only hold about 15 people. The amount of drink selection was overwhelming. I wanted to try a LOT but one of the drinks caught my eye. The brown sugar espresso bubble tea. Now before I begin, I will mention that so far, in MA, my favorite bubble tea shop is onezo in Quincy because of their brown sugar boba. I can officially say that this cafe takes the cake for my new number one spot for coffee and bubble tea. Their boba is so chewy and soft!!! Best boba around! And the perfect match of espresso in the boba?! My lord have mercy on my coffee addicted taste buds! Everything paired so well that it made me question my life as to why I never thought to combine two to three simple ingredients?!?!! Everything about my drink screamed perfection in harmony and I'm glad I came in. read more

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Comfy cozy asian cafe with a variety of drink options and chocolates. I got a large Iced Vietnamese Iced Coffee w/ Boba (came with a mini stroopwafel) which had a nice strong coffee hit. Indoor and outdoor seating as well. read more

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The interior was super nice. Service was great. Drinks were pretty good. I personally could do without the coconut milk in the butterfly pea. read more

Cafe Darq - Butterfly Pea Flower one with coconut milk and the other with lemonade. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

What a cool place to go to for Euro Asian dessert like non-traditional bubble tea after having a heavy dim sum meal right in Chinatown! This is by far a gorgeous classy small tea/ coffee shop. I had the taro bubble tea and it was so deliciously good. It definitely was more on the Milky side. I would highly recommend coming here. Very thrilled this came in Chinatown it's only 6 months old. read more

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This is my new favorite cafe in Boston Chinatown. Love the music (keshi, nuff said), spacious seating, and huge window for natural lighting and street views. Their boba was chewy and tasty. I enjoyed the Butterfly Pea Flower Latte (25% sweet). Last, but not least, their staff were all friendly and generous! A must-visit for boba cafe lovers. read more

Cafe Darq - butterfly pea flower latte - Asian Fusion Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I got the brown sugar expresso milk with boba and I really really enjoyed this drink. I'm a coffee drinker and have coffee on a daily basis but I do enjoy boba drinks. I think this drink just combined two things I really like very well. The only improvement would be that the boba itself can be more chewy. The staff was nice and I got my drink fairly quick. I love the atmosphere, it's more like a Starbucks/Cafe Nero vibe compared to the usual bright lit boba shops. I highly recommend giving this place a try if you're looking for a change from your usual boba spots. read more

Cafe Darq - Brown sugar expresso milk with boba - Asian Fusion Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Another bubble tea shop in Chinatown - while a nice enough seating area, probably wouldn't be my go-to place for drinks alone with several other bubble tea shops in the area that are very good. Cafe Darq does have a good atmosphere and would be a lovely place to do work or study, especially as they also serve coffee in addition to their selection of teas. I tried the hot taro milk tea, which just personally wasn't to my taste - it was very thick and frothy, as well as somehow also gritty/grainy, and felt like drinking ovaltine at times with that texture. The lid on the cup was also a normal coffee lid, meaning that it could not fit a boba straw. We ordered it with boba so we ended up having to tear an opening for the straw ourselves. read more

Cafe Darq - Hot taro milk tea - Asian Fusion Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I have passed by Cafe Darq a couple times and always wanted to try it! Cute little cafe located on the quiet streets of Chinatown; this part of Chinatown doesn't get as much foot traffic as say closer to the Chinatown Gate, so hopefully they still get a lot of customers! Once inside, Cafe Darq has a very contemporary look and great atmosphere. There are a bunch of seating despite the shop being sorta small. Around the front counter were bakery items as well, which I might try next time. Their menu has quite a few items on it and it being a super hot day, decided on a fruity drink. Ordered the grapefruit green tea with mango jelly and the total came up to around $7. It tasted really refreshing and I love their tea base. The only complaint I have is that $7 is pretty expensive. I will definitely come back to try some of their coffee items as I've heard they are great! read more

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The ambience is so great in here. It's a really small location though - there's about a total of 15-20 seats so if you can get one it's great! The milk tea was very good but it's on the less sweet side than what I'm used to (and I think this goes for all their drinks) so if you have a sweet tooth I recommend increasing your sugar amount! read more

Cafe Darq - Brown Sugar Milk Tea w/ Boba - Asian Fusion Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I really liked the food and service. The place was really cool. Sadly Kyle was not there but does go by he/him pronouns I'll be coming back to find Kyle read more

Staff very friendly. Despite being quite busy and only 2 people working there, I got my order within a few minutes. The Vietnamese iced coffee was the best coffee I had ever had in my entire life (forget Starbucks). I would give this place six stars if I could. read more

Café Darq has such a cute interior and is a great spot if you want to get boba or coffee while chatting with a friend. They also give you a punchcard to get a free drink for every 10 drinks. I have been here multiple times and have tried their Hong Kong milk tea (hot), Brown sugar creme brulee milk tea w/ boba, and Vietnamese coffee. Their Hong Kong milk tea was alright, not very sweet and soothing for a cold winter day. I enjoyed the Brown sugar creme brulee milk tea w/ boba overall but did find the crème brulee too thick for my liking. The Vietnamese coffee was not bad, but also not the best I have had. Overall, their drinks are alright, but nothing stood out to me to get as my go-to order though I am open to further exploring their menu. Service is pretty good; the lady at the cashier is always cheery and the drinks are served at a reasonable speed. I quite enjoy the atmosphere of this spot so I will stop by from time to time if I am in Chinatown and want a place to sit down. Overall, I would give this spot a 3.5 but rounded up to a 4 for this review. read more

Cafe Darq - Brown sugar creme brulee milk tea w/ boba (left) and Vietnamese coffee (right) - Asian Fusion Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts