Cafe Darq

Do they make their own gelato, and what flavors do they serve?

Unfortunately we are a small shop and we are unable to make our own gelato. Our flavors are:…

What's their business hours?

8:30-9pm Monday-Thursday 8:30-10pm Friday,Saturday and Sunday

Are the owners asian/chinese/part of the chinatown community? Very wary of businesses that open up in Chinatown and seem like gentrification.

The Owners are a married couple named Kathy and Axel. Kathy is Viet and has been/worked in chinatown for over 10 years. The location originally actually being her own hair salon. The concept was to combine both of their cultures into a cafe (Dutch…

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Scott N.

4 years ago

Modern trendy little gem in the heart of Chinatown. Super clean, colorful interior, and smooth music vibe. Perfect place to meet a group of friends and usher them into the clouds of boba nirvana. Had the Brown Sugar Milk Tea with Boba. Super soft jelly boba, high quality, love it. I requested low sweetness level cause usually boba teas are waaaaaayyyyy tooooo sweet for my taste. It turned out perfect. Slurped up the soft wonderful jelly goodness right to the last stop on the train to boba-heaven. read more

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The Vietnamese Iced Coffee was legit, it wasn't the best that I've ever had, but it was good. The reason why I'm giving this place two stars is because even though the customer service was top-notch, it's a goddamn rip-off! $9 for a large Iced Coffee bro, really!? I can LITERALLY walk one block up the street and get a large drink a lot cheaper at any of the other tea spots. Thanks for your service, but never again! read more

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This place is GAS as my kids put it! Tons of milk options and dairy free options. Lady that helped us was quite friendly and knew the right questions to ask for those that needed dairy free options. I highly recommend the avocado and pandan smoothies. Can't go wrong with Taro as well. Those are our top favs. Small place to sit outside as well. read more

Jay F.

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Cafe Darq is a gem in the boba world! The cozy ambiance and friendly staff make it a perfect spot to unwind. Their signature drinks are delicious, with high-quality ingredients and perfectly chewy boba pearls. Highly recommend for an exceptional boba experience! read more

Winn I.

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Very cute place and not your typical boba spot. Great matcha and super friendly service. Also their Darq Vietnamese coffee and gelato is awesome. read more

Riley M.

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Nice boba and Knowledgeable staff Brown sugar milk tea isn't 90% sugar so you can actually taste the tea. Will be coming back soon. read more

Kathy P.

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The staff and owner are amazing! I love this place, the coffee and tea are 10/10 The strawberry lime green tea would recommend!

Kathy P.

3 years ago

The staff and owner are amazing! I love this place, the coffee and tea are 10/10 The strawberry lime green tea would recommend

Limpo K.

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it was good but we loved kyle. he is a caring they/them individual. We loved being in such an ambiance of asian strength. this

Arun K.

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Best place for a coffee + boba drink. Super clean and smells great. The Vietnamese coffee and espresso milk w boba r fire

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Love the Italian gelato and their Vietnamese coffee is the best. Super friendly staff and beautiful interior, love it!!

Lisa C.

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give kyle a raise. give kyle a raise. give kyle a raise. give kyle a raise. give kyle a raise.

Sanne W.

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Kind workers and high quality chocolate and drinks!! Looking forward to the grand opening

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