CafeMerica

Lovely atmosphere; great for laptop/tablet use. The real win was the single origin coffee -- really…read moregreat flavor notes! Very friendly staff.

This cafe is located in an unsuspecting plaza but the inside is so cute and cozy. We have had this…read moreplace on our list for a while and finally got around to trying it. What we ordered: - Strawberry Matcha Latte - Pandan Macaron We enjoyed both of our items. The service was interesting. I can't say that it's quite a negative or a positive. Since it was our first time there, we took some time to look at the menu and came with questions when we ordered. I saw that they have a matcha latte on the menu but nowhere did I see any specials or what syrups could be added to the matcha. Because of this, I asked the person checking us out if they had any syrups and if they could be added to the drinks. He listed off the syrups (vanilla, hazelnut, etc) and also included a "strawberry puree" in the list. So I considered that and said I would order it with the strawberry puree. The woman who was making the drinks beside him then said something along the lines of "so you're ordering a strawberry matcha latte". Like I was suppose to know that and order that way. I responded "yeah, I guess so but is that on the menu because I don't see it". Then she confirmed it's not on the menu. I didn't know if it would cost more or if it wasn't suppose to be included as a syrup or if she was training him. It was just an odd interaction rubbed me the wrong way though and left an uncomfortable feeling for me. We were going to enjoy our stuff there but after that we decided to take it to go. I'm not sure if I will return as it is not a local spot for us and we made a special visit out there to try it. My drink was good and the macaron was also yummy. I would recommend it regardless because their stuff is good and my interaction could just be a one off.

Pumpkin Candy Latte (M) with Tapioca Pearls

Matcha latte

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Iced Amber Latte with Tapioca Pearls (M) & Raspberry Macaron

Fresh o tea

4.7(20 reviews)

7.3 mi

Delicious boba teas with all natural ingredients ! Love their teas. Highly recommend . Friendly…read morestaff. They have delicious soups and homemade dumplings as well.

Exceptional teas (peach is my fave) and excellent dumplings all at a price that would make the…read moreoverlords of Nassau Street commerce in Princeton "Harrumph" loudly in approval. Loved the flavor and loved the freshness. A gentle reminder to everyone... money is an object.

Inside of Dumplings With Three Ingredients 三鲜水饺 - contains shrimp, pork, and chives

Braised Pork Bun 肉夹馍 ($6.95) - braised pork stuffed in handmade bun. Great! Meat is very moist and flavorful, not overly fatty

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Inside of Fennel W. Pork Dumpling 茴香猪肉水饺

Fruity Yogurt

4.4(78 reviews)

3.3 mi

Great self serve fro-yo! So many topping and sauce options. They had every flavor of boba you could…read morethink of! Birthday cake: 4/5 Strawberry: 4.5/5 Cookies and cream: 3.5/5 On the pricier side, my bowl was over $10 with tax.

The frozen yogurt was definitely not the best. It was alright but nothing stood out about the…read moretaste. Although, there were a good variety of flavors. I'd say maybe 10-12 different ones to try. The toppings were separated by sweet and fruity. There was lots to try. And it wasn't too expensive either, I'd say. The people working were very quiet and inside was all around pretty silent. However, the workers were nice at checkout. Besides the froyo, there were also boba and drinks and other options.

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We loved listening to froyo yolo from live and maddie on the way home!

Gong Cha

4.4(30 reviews)

9.0 mi

Located right inside the entrance of the Asian Food Market, very bright and happy vibes. Great boba…read moretea, I got the jasmine milk tea with boba. There was a good balance of tea and milk flavor and the boba was a good texture. Service was regular, not particularly efficient but not particularly slow, just normal.

Even though this is inside of a grocery store, this is by far the best bubble tea I've ever had…read morefrom this chain, service is always incredibly fast, and my favourite part honestly is the level of consistency I've experienced over the years.highly recommend if you're in the area

Sticker and Pin...Happy National Bubble Tea Day!

Jasmine milk tea w/ boba

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XL Pearl Milk Tea!

Kung Fu Tea And Noodle House

Today my husband was looking for Ramen and we came across this restaurant while strolling down…read moreNassau Street. He ordered tonkatsu curry ramen and I ordered braised beef soup. Both our soups were delicious and the service was fast. All the ingredients were as described in the menu.

Got a large taro milk tea. Service was fast , they also accepted my app. You also can tap to pay…read morewhich is nice

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The Hungry Tiger

4.1(14 reviews)

0.2 mi

Came here on a Friday night around 6:45pm and it wasn't very busy when we arrived but it definitely…read moregot really busy as it got later. I ordered their soy garlic fried chicken, army stew, and ube banana pudding. I did really enjoyed their fried chicken. It was crispy, perfectly double fried, the soy garlic wasn't too salty and was very delicious. I normally don't like to order tenders as they tend to be very dry but I ordered it this time because my friend don't want bones. To my surprised, it was very moist and juice so I think it's up therein terms of Korean fried chicken. The disappointing thing was my army stew took 30-45mins to come out. My friend was almost done with her fried rice and I had to go ask them twice before my army stew was ready. They forgot to give me rice with the stew and the most disappointing thing was they don't put ramen in the army stew which is the first place I've been to that excludes it. I also found the broth to be too sweet and it could be nice if it has more aged kimchi to add more flavors. The ube banana pudding was good taste wise. It was perfect when I first tried it but I found it a tad too sweet as I continue to finish it. It would've also been nice if there's more bananas because there were many times I just scooped out ube mousse. Overall, a great option for a quick meal before or after grocery shopping since this is a food court inside the kasia market. Service wasn't perfect but the staff were at least very friendly. They also offer different banana pudding flavors so I would go back again just to try them out.

I've gone to Hungry Tiger in Kasia Market 3x for the fried chicken- it's the best fried chicken in…read morethe area imo. I noticed the last time I went that they expanded their menu offerings, and next time I have to try the jjajangmyeon (noodles with black bean sauce). I've ordered 10 drumsticks half and half, half soy garlic and half spicy which isn't that spicy because they're both so good. The drumsticks are huge, crispy, and so filling. Must try in the area!

Bulgogi Kimbap

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Fishcake Kimbap

Sweet Parlor

4.9(60 reviews)

3.0 mi

It smelled so delicious every time I walked in there; it's the bubble waffle! So I finally planned…read moreit on my cheat day to try it for a Sunday brunch . It tasted as good as it smelled b/c they made their own batter (just like their ice creams) not using any prepackaged powder with artificial flavors. Bubble waffle with my favorite triple threat chocolate and black sesame...the winning combination!!! If you like ice cream and haven't been to Sweet Parlor, you really should! But be patient if you walk in and saw a line. It's hard to make a decision with so many good options and they let you try it. Btw, they are in Somerville, too!

An unassuming boba/ice cream shop -- the ice cream is the perfect amount of creaminess and sweet. I…read moreLOVED the "lychee strawberry" and it paired well with my second flavor of "oh bananas". As an indecisive person, I really appreciated that you still get to choose two flavors even if you get a single scoop. You can also sample different flavors. Although there was only one employee working on a weekday evening, so it could get busy at times, especially in the summer. Definitely plan on coming back to try their MANY other unique ice cream flavors, including the Ube Brownie which was sold out at the time. Overall, a great place to catch up with friends and enjoy a sweet treat! Plenty of seating and cute decor

Black sesame

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Junbi

4.3(147 reviews)

7.4 mi

Really good matcha, nice environment, good to study or hangout. Everyone is so nice and helpful!!!…read more:) the matcha soft serve is so good!!

This was matcha latte #2 of the day (iced mango matcha with boba). I am going to try to recreate…read morethis in my kitchen since I don't live near this place and it was so good. The coconut milk flavor didn't overpower the matcha flavor like in my last DIY attempt. I took my order to go but I noticed that the café was very quiet and clean and had a lot of seating space for working and gathering.

Indoors

Ceremonial matcha cold brew

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Sweet Parlor

4.5(19 reviews)

8.0 mi

Max is such a charm he helped my kids pick out flavors, very nice and caring at this place. this…read moreplace is also very fun to hang out in my kids loved the games!!

Amazing ice cream so so good. Some of the best I've had. I loved the lychee strawberry, so…read moreflavorful. It wasn't overally sweet, it was super smooth and creamy with lychee jelly chunks. Also got the Carmel cookie which was very smooth and creamy and matched well with the strawberry flavor. Two scoops in a small and only ~$5 I want to come back here and try more flavors, waffles and bubble tea Bathroom in the back and a decent amount of tables

Inside with ice cream pints

Taro almond bubble waffle

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Tea's Up

4.6(15 reviews)

7.9 mi

Passion Fruit Pineapple Taste Bomb! WOW Full of real pineapple and passion fruit pieces and…read morejuices with Lychee bubbles! Very refreshing. The owner who has been in business in this location was very friendly, knowledgeable and educated is on All of his fantastic drinks. A local hotspot that many Somerville residents flock to and I can see why! Again thanks for the opportunity to visit this great business and BTW a really hip modern seating outside.

Possibly the best brown sugar tea I've had. Everyone inside…read morewas very patient and kind even though I was hesitant on which drink to order. Since the menu has many options and they all look delicious There is both inside and outdoor seating, separate from the allys chairs. Lots of things to checkout walking distance while you enjoy your drink. There is street parking and a lot right behind the shop as well

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The day of their grand opening!

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Laurie P.

5 years ago

My daughter and I stopped in on Monday to try the coffee. The staff were very helpful and friendly and answered all our questions. Coffees (cafe latte and blueberry latte) were delicious. We decided to try the crepes and had the egg and cheese with pesto and the honey cinnamon. Both were very tasty. Place was very clean. We will definitely be going back! read more

Corey F.

6 years ago

Stopped in for a coffee and some breakfast, was pleasantly surprised by their crepe menu and coffee selection. I ended up getting an egg and cheese crepe, the portion size was large and it was delicious. The coffee was equally as good. I will be recommended this coffee shop to friends and family. read more

BollywooDiva D.

5 years ago

Amazing service and staff! The cafe has such a great atmosphere and is so cozy. I love to go there in my free time to chill with some friends. I highly recommend this place to anyone searching for delicious caffeine. read more

J R.

6 years ago

Lots of drink options, friendly staff and owner. Tried the iced americano when I went, it was very good and the espresso was smooth.

John T.

5 years ago

This place is exactly what a coffee shop should be like. Even better than any other in this area! Love this place!

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