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I love this place! Location: Easy to find in the same shopping center as Safeway in Union City. Lots of parking with many surrounding businesses. Disclaimer: I've only tasted the desserts and tea here and they are always light, fresh and delicious! Whether you're having crepes, ice cream or otherwise- it's all just heavenly! Don't sleep on the actual food, too! The variety of teas and such seems endless. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area!
Was out late and wanted something sweet but most milk tea establishments are closed by 8pm -- 9pm. Luckily, Caffe In was still open! Their menu is so awesome; I love that they serve food, snacks and milk teas. I haven't tried the food or snacks yet but on the occasions that I've had the milk teas, very refreshing. The staff members are very nice and sweet! Positive vibes! Seating is available inside but it's very limited. Can get crowded very quickly. Limited parking available up front or plenty of parking in the parking lot. Will likely return again when I'm in the Union City area. Would definitely recommend!
Went for a long drive at night with a friend and found this place in the "open now" about half n hour before it closes. We didn't even check reviews or photos before going and it was a pleasant surprise. Place was lively with almost all tables full even on an odd weekday. We had honey boba toast and a mocha. Honey toast was good combination of flavors and textures. Mocha too had rich flavor. I don't know if it was because of the closing time but they gave us toast in the to-go box even after not selecting to-go options.
Me and the kids came here after school to get a quick bite before they start their class at Sam Montgomery Tae Kwon Do around the corner from this place. We got a drink, protein and carbs. Brown sugar boba 4//5 boba was a tad hard Popcorn Chicken 5/5 mild spice was good! Creme brulee toast 3/5 It was a miss for me. My daughter liked it tho. Good service. Drinks came out fast. Food took time to come out so it was piping hot! I think they serve coffee too. Good place to chill. Someone busted out their laptop and was doing there work. Electrical plug for your electronics everywhere. Kids from the High School was painting and doing homework. Def be back!
My Go-To Boba Spot in Union City! Caffe.in is such a cute and cozy café -- definitely one of the best finds in Union City! The vibe is super clean, and calming, making it perfect whether you're grabbing a quick drink or settling in to get some work done. I come by often just to get a boba or even two bobas plus a Creme brûlée toast. The staff is always friendly and patient, even when it gets busy. They greet you with a smile and actually make you feel welcome -- which is rare these days! If you're a boba lover like me or just want a cute spot to chill, Caffe.in is definitely worth a stop. I usually eat at Bar Bay Grill next door and bring my receipt here for 10% off my order.
Great and unique coffee spot in Union City! Both drinks were delicious and had a unique twist. I really liked how they double seal the cups so they don't leak. It was my first time seeing this method, and more cafes should definitely use it. The music was a bit too loud for conversation. Even with noise cancellation on max, I could still hear it. This place is located in a plaza, so there are plenty of parking spaces available.
3.5 stars! The husband and I stopped by Caffe:iN to check out their drinks and snacks for the first time. We ordered the Brown Sugar Latte, Lavender Breeze, Popcorn Chicken Bento, and Ramly Burger. Both drinks and snacks were tasty and came out fairly quickly. The Brown Sugar Latte was sweet but a bit bland in flavor, Lavender Breeze was refreshing, Popcorn Chicken Bento was fulfilling but again a little bland, while the Ramly Burger was flavorful and yummy. Staff was friendly, shop is a decently sized with fair amount of seating, and parking was not an issue. Overall, another boba place with various snacks to check out if you're in the area and looking to try something new.
TWO NIGHTLY VISITS The first time I came here was last Tuesday night at about a time for place a about to close late at night. I ordered popcorn chicken and matcha iced cream milk green tea. Regarding the latter I order that drink because on the menu it starts this item is one of the signature drinks. I ordered popcorn chicken as non spicy because spicy can be too salty. The popcorn chicken I ordered here was bland. I've never eaten a popcorn chicken that lacked flavor. The matcha iced cream milk green tea was too watered down. I wasn't planning to come here again. The next time I back was last Friday night. I ordered two items that are considered the best-seller at this place - creme brulee toast and brown sugar pearl latte. I also ordered the chicken wings. The chicken wings were more flavorful than the popcorn chicken I ordered earlier in the weak. The brown sugar pearl latte was better than the matcha iced milk green tea but it was just ok. I never tasted creme brulee toast before. I expected there to a hard sugary crust on the toast. This dish is a textural thing but the creme brulee was cold with a pasty taste. The toast itself was light, but creme brulee topping wasn't to my liking. I am glad I ordered the creme brulee toast to try an item I never ate before, but I would never order it again. One benefit of this place is it opens late at night. Other than that I thought CAFFE:iN was ok.
Overall rating: 5/5 Came around 10pm and this CAFFE:iN was pretty lively. There's plenty of seats indoors and there were a good amount of people there hanging out, grabbing food and boba, and working on their computers. The boba shop is located in a shopping plaza so plenty of parking. You can order from a worker or opt for self order kiosk. There are a lot of items on the menu you can pick from. I ordered: - Lychee green tea, 50% sweet, less ice, with lychee jelly (5/5): the drink was well balanced and the lychee flavor was good and not artificial The order came out fast and the workers were really friendly and efficient. There's a bathroom at the back of the store and it was clean. Would I recommend? Yes, it's good late night boba spot with a lot of food and drink options to choose from Would I come back? Yes
The best boba in Union City! They have so many varities and add-ons. I like how tall their bigger size cups are. The creme brulee toast was amazing. Great little spot next to Safeway. Definitely a place to just chill while drinking boba and eating. The workers are friendly as well.
Malaysian food lovers! Roti Canai and ramly burgers for an affordable snack price :) it's super hard to find good quality roti that isnt above $10 in this area. It's supposed to be an inexpensive snack or breakfast (approx RM2 in Malaysia, which is USD 50 cents). The dipping curry that comes with it is nice, chicken flav I think. It's not the Dahl I'm used to but it's very good nonetheless. They also have a laksa dish as well as a chicken curry rice. I looooooooved the curry the last time I had it, definitely shareable between 2 people to get the curry rice and the roti. It's an amazing place to go when you want authentic Malaysian flavor without going to a formal dinner place like Layang Layang (which is still great btw and I highly recommend checking them out as well :D) Drinks: I only ever get the Malaysian iced white coffee ooooooooooooooooooooof!! A winner Some tables to sit and eat and chat with friends, service takes a few minutes longer than other boba shops because of the extensive menu and the fact that there is only 1 worker in front. Jazz music playing--my favorite. Very nice one ah. Always, always worth the wait.
While the ambience was nice and seemed like a good study spot, I ordered the Creme Brulee Toast and the White Grape Oolong Tea (75% sweet) and neither were that great. I had had the toast before and remember liking it, but this time it was just too hard and the bread to creme brulee ratio was off, especially given the $9 price. The tea lacked flavor and the crystal boba I added to it carried the taste. Maybe I have to try something new since the menu seems good.
2 months ago
Stopped by for drinks and dessert and really liked the atmosphere. The interior is cute, cozy, and a great spot to catch up with friends. The staff was friendly and welcoming. We ordered the Vietnamese iced coffee, brown sugar pearl latte, and the strawberry banana crepe. Both drinks were delicious--the Vietnamese iced coffee had a nice bold coffee flavor, and the brown sugar pearl latte was refreshing with chewy boba. The crepe, however, was a bit disappointing. It was on the dry side, and I think it would have been much better with Nutella and whipped cream inside to add more flavor and moisture. Overall, I'd come back for the drinks, the inviting space, and the friendly service. Just probably skip the crepe next time. read more
3 months ago
I love this place! Location: Easy to find in the same shopping center as Safeway in Union City. Lots of parking with many surrounding businesses. Disclaimer: I've only tasted the desserts and tea here and they are always light, fresh and delicious! Whether you're having crepes, ice cream or otherwise- it's all just heavenly! Don't sleep on the actual food, too! The variety of teas and such seems endless. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area! read more
Was out late and wanted something sweet but most milk tea establishments are closed by 8pm -- 9pm. Luckily, Caffe In was still open! Their menu is so awesome; I love that they serve food, snacks and milk teas. I haven't tried the food or snacks yet but on the occasions that I've had the milk teas, very refreshing. The staff members are very nice and sweet! Positive vibes! Seating is available inside but it's very limited. Can get crowded very quickly. Limited parking available up front or plenty of parking in the parking lot. Will likely return again when I'm in the Union City area. Would definitely recommend! read more
6 months ago
Went for a long drive at night with a friend and found this place in the "open now" about half n hour before it closes. We didn't even check reviews or photos before going and it was a pleasant surprise. Place was lively with almost all tables full even on an odd weekday. We had honey boba toast and a mocha. Honey toast was good combination of flavors and textures. Mocha too had rich flavor. I don't know if it was because of the closing time but they gave us toast in the to-go box even after not selecting to-go options. read more
Me and the kids came here after school to get a quick bite before they start their class at Sam Montgomery Tae Kwon Do around the corner from this place. We got a drink, protein and carbs. Brown sugar boba 4//5 boba was a tad hard Popcorn Chicken 5/5 mild spice was good! Creme brulee toast 3/5 It was a miss for me. My daughter liked it tho. Good service. Drinks came out fast. Food took time to come out so it was piping hot! I think they serve coffee too. Good place to chill. Someone busted out their laptop and was doing there work. Electrical plug for your electronics everywhere. Kids from the High School was painting and doing homework. Def be back! read more
4 months ago
My Go-To Boba Spot in Union City! Caffe.in is such a cute and cozy café -- definitely one of the best finds in Union City! The vibe is super clean, and calming, making it perfect whether you're grabbing a quick drink or settling in to get some work done. I come by often just to get a boba or even two bobas plus a Creme brûlée toast. The staff is always friendly and patient, even when it gets busy. They greet you with a smile and actually make you feel welcome -- which is rare these days! If you're a boba lover like me or just want a cute spot to chill, Caffe.in is definitely worth a stop. I usually eat at Bar Bay Grill next door and bring my receipt here for 10% off my order. read more
2 months ago
Great and unique coffee spot in Union City! Both drinks were delicious and had a unique twist. I really liked how they double seal the cups so they don't leak. It was my first time seeing this method, and more cafes should definitely use it. The music was a bit too loud for conversation. Even with noise cancellation on max, I could still hear it. This place is located in a plaza, so there are plenty of parking spaces available. read more
3.5 stars! The husband and I stopped by Caffe:iN to check out their drinks and snacks for the first time. We ordered the Brown Sugar Latte, Lavender Breeze, Popcorn Chicken Bento, and Ramly Burger. Both drinks and snacks were tasty and came out fairly quickly. The Brown Sugar Latte was sweet but a bit bland in flavor, Lavender Breeze was refreshing, Popcorn Chicken Bento was fulfilling but again a little bland, while the Ramly Burger was flavorful and yummy. Staff was friendly, shop is a decently sized with fair amount of seating, and parking was not an issue. Overall, another boba place with various snacks to check out if you're in the area and looking to try something new. read more
20 days ago
DO NOT ORDER. We ordered 5 drinks, and unfortunately none of them taste right. They seem to have little to no sweetener, and all we can taste is the plain milk tea. We're really disappointed because all 5 drinks are basically undrinkable. We'd like a refund or credit for the drinks, please. read more
TWO NIGHTLY VISITS The first time I came here was last Tuesday night at about a time for place a about to close late at night. I ordered popcorn chicken and matcha iced cream milk green tea. Regarding the latter I order that drink because on the menu it starts this item is one of the signature drinks. I ordered popcorn chicken as non spicy because spicy can be too salty. The popcorn chicken I ordered here was bland. I've never eaten a popcorn chicken that lacked flavor. The matcha iced cream milk green tea was too watered down. I wasn't planning to come here again. The next time I back was last Friday night. I ordered two items that are considered the best-seller at this place - creme brulee toast and brown sugar pearl latte. I also ordered the chicken wings. The chicken wings were more flavorful than the popcorn chicken I ordered earlier in the weak. The brown sugar pearl latte was better than the matcha iced milk green tea but it was just ok. I never tasted creme brulee toast before. I expected there to a hard sugary crust on the toast. This dish is a textural thing but the creme brulee was cold with a pasty taste. The toast itself was light, but creme brulee topping wasn't to my liking. I am glad I ordered the creme brulee toast to try an item I never ate before, but I would never order it again. One benefit of this place is it opens late at night. Other than that I thought CAFFE:iN was ok. read more
1 year ago
Overall rating: 5/5 Came around 10pm and this CAFFE:iN was pretty lively. There's plenty of seats indoors and there were a good amount of people there hanging out, grabbing food and boba, and working on their computers. The boba shop is located in a shopping plaza so plenty of parking. You can order from a worker or opt for self order kiosk. There are a lot of items on the menu you can pick from. I ordered: - Lychee green tea, 50% sweet, less ice, with lychee jelly (5/5): the drink was well balanced and the lychee flavor was good and not artificial The order came out fast and the workers were really friendly and efficient. There's a bathroom at the back of the store and it was clean. Would I recommend? Yes, it's good late night boba spot with a lot of food and drink options to choose from Would I come back? Yes read more
The best boba in Union City! They have so many varities and add-ons. I like how tall their bigger size cups are. The creme brulee toast was amazing. Great little spot next to Safeway. Definitely a place to just chill while drinking boba and eating. The workers are friendly as well. read more
1 year ago
Malaysian food lovers! Roti Canai and ramly burgers for an affordable snack price :) it's super hard to find good quality roti that isnt above $10 in this area. It's supposed to be an inexpensive snack or breakfast (approx RM2 in Malaysia, which is USD 50 cents). The dipping curry that comes with it is nice, chicken flav I think. It's not the Dahl I'm used to but it's very good nonetheless. They also have a laksa dish as well as a chicken curry rice. I looooooooved the curry the last time I had it, definitely shareable between 2 people to get the curry rice and the roti. It's an amazing place to go when you want authentic Malaysian flavor without going to a formal dinner place like Layang Layang (which is still great btw and I highly recommend checking them out as well :D) Drinks: I only ever get the Malaysian iced white coffee ooooooooooooooooooooof!! A winner Some tables to sit and eat and chat with friends, service takes a few minutes longer than other boba shops because of the extensive menu and the fact that there is only 1 worker in front. Jazz music playing--my favorite. Very nice one ah. Always, always worth the wait. read more
While the ambience was nice and seemed like a good study spot, I ordered the Creme Brulee Toast and the White Grape Oolong Tea (75% sweet) and neither were that great. I had had the toast before and remember liking it, but this time it was just too hard and the bread to creme brulee ratio was off, especially given the $9 price. The tea lacked flavor and the crystal boba I added to it carried the taste. Maybe I have to try something new since the menu seems good. read more
2 years ago
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2 months ago
The drinks were absolutely delicious, and the service was impressively quick. I was looking for a spot to catch up with a friend for about an hour, and this place was perfect. The drinks looked great, and the location was conveniently close to home. When we first walked in, I was a bit worried about being able to talk because the music was quite loud. However, once we placed our order and found a seat, the atmosphere felt more relaxed. We sat towards the back of the café, which may have contributed to the quieter environment. Ordering was simple through a kiosk, and our drinks were ready at the counter in no time. The music did make it hard to hear our names being called, but that could have been due to us being caught up in conversation. I had the CAFFE:IN Fresh Fruit Tea, which was fantastic. The fruit tasted incredibly fresh, and the portion size was just right. My friend had a latte and mentioned it was really good as well. read more
11 months ago
I stopped by CAFFE:IN while getting new tires nearby, hoping to hang out and grab a quick snack. I ordered the POPCORN CHICKEN (MILD) and a THAI MILK TEA (LESS ICE, NORMAL SWEETNESS), and honestly, I was severely disappointed. Let me start by saying my go-to popcorn chicken spot is Truewin Tea Shoppe in Newark -- they never miss. I was pleasantly surprised that Caffe:In gives a generous amount of chicken, but omg... the flavor was abysmal. It tasted like it had been sitting in a freezer for ages -- bland, lifeless, and even after adding some salt and pepper, nothing helped. The mild seasoning barely existed. Truewin adds actual garlic and crunchy basil, which makes a huge difference -- flavor-wise, this didn't even come close even though they have basil in theirs, too. The THAI MILK TEA was also disappointing. Thai tea is my favorite drink, so I've had plenty to compare it to. This one was just basic AF. The staff mentioned it would be more tea-forward when I asked about sweetness, but it ended up just tasting flat. Now, I will say the PLACE ITSELF IS NICE -- cozy, cute, and definitely Instagrammable. But that's kind of where the positives stop. The FOOD AND DRINKS JUST AREN'T GIVING, which might explain why it wasn't busy. Unfortunately, since I'm on a budget, I'll still finish the meal for the sake of sustenance -- but it really shouldn't feel like a chore. I don't mean to offend -- the staff were kind and deserve better -- but this spot really needs some tweaking on flavor and quality if they want to thrive. Right now? It's just not it. What a waste of a good aesthetic. Update: It's been an hour and my tummy is aching, and this was the only meal I had today, so there's definitely something wrong with that chicken. Slay. read more
1 year ago
I was craving a honey toast loaf with ice cream and looked long and hard online until I found this place on yelp! The café looks clean and welcoming, which is always a plus! I was immediately helped as it wasn't busy when I walked in. The young man that helped me offered great service. My family and I shared the delicious oreo honey toast, modified ice cream with mango and vanilla flavors. This was a delicious dessert! Perfect to satisfy our sweet tooth! So good we cleaned the plate! Definitely coming back in the future to fulfill the sweet tooth in us! read more
1 year ago
After a nice long picnic, my friends and I decided to come here to hang out for a bit. I liked the vibe of the place, plus they were also playing songs from K-Pop Demon Hunters which made quite a few customers start singing (myself included). Everyone got a drink except for me because I didn't feel like it at the time. Instead, I saw honey toast on the menu and I love me some honey toast. I ordered the crème brûlée honey toast, and for $9.36 (that's after tax) I was looking forward to it. However when I got it, I was a little disappointed because it wasn't as bruléed as I expected, and it seemed rather small. The flavor was nice though. I think next time instead of ordering this honey toast, I'll order something else because my friends all enjoyed the things they ordered. read more
8 months ago
Great location to read, came to this space & grabbed a boba/coffee..the vibe is unmatched! Thanks for taking the time to understand my order and give in your feedback! I appreciate the barista & special shout out to - Chris:) read more
My nephew and brother's favorite cafe. My nephew loves dropping by here after class. We grabbed our orders to go and I got to try the popcorn chicken (mild spicy), Thai milk tea, and Taro milk tea for my mom. It was good! not too sweet, just the way we like it. The curly fries were also good, not salty and not oily. No wonder my nephew loves this cafe so much! read more
Boba place with a lot of options and food options. I stuck to just getting just a taro boba with 25% sweetness, with boba and lychee jelly. I do like how you can also select % of ice. I went with 0% so that I can get more tea! lol Coldness not a problem for me since I usually finish my drink fast. read more
8 months ago
I will erect highly recommend this place for people who like to have fun and enjoy just sitting around chatting and you know it's a cozy place to be especially when they have some fun kind of food and dessert and drinks and coffee people sit around here doing their homework chatting I'm bringing the friends and family it's a fun place to go specially they have all kinds of different dessert that is cute as funny and tasty so many people that come to this place like the lounge around and do their homework talk spend time with friends it's if you want to impress your friends or family member bring them at this place is a fun place to hang out I highly recommend it don't ever deprive yourself from having fun and eating some good dessert with a cup of coffee or fruit drinks yummy to your tummy enjoy yourself when you go over there read more
1 year ago
A cute boba spot in the Union City area. It's a small boba shop, but has good offerings and quite an extensive menu. I have tried their green Thai tea, potstickers, hot Taro milk tea (highly recommend), and just recently, a white coffee with Oreo. Keep in mind that the Oreo toppings come separately and you add them yourself. You order through the kiosk usually and just wait till your order is ready. Not too much service, it's neither good not bad imo. A plus for being open late too. read more
2 years ago
Place stays open pretty late. Which was great cause you get a discount if you have a receipt from Barbay Grill. The drinks have a long version which was kinda funny. Drinks were alright too. A lot of people here at night and it's a vibe. There's self serving kiosks too. read more
2 years ago
Convenient spot in Safeway plaza. They've got sweet and savory food items. They offer a seasoning station where you can add to your food salt, cajun, or cayenne. Drinks were as expected for a boba place. Nothing unique per se, just a clean and decent boba spot. read more
I've sent this place get super busy and Ive always wanted to try it! Such a cute spot, Theo interior is hella cute! had a Thai milk green tea and have never really seen that anywhere else and it was so good!! If you like dessert, this place has some really cool and unique desserts you should check out!! read more
2 years ago
Came here for a late night snacky and some drink craving. I got the popcorn chicken and my friend got the chicken sandwich. Popcorn chicken was good! Lots of fried basil, which I absolutely love. Always wished for more basil and this place has granted my wish. I got the taro smoothie which was also very delicious. I would definitely come back. They have kiosks for ordering, and it was kind of busy around 9-10 pm. Ambiance was chill, pretty decent place to hang out and chat. read more
2 years ago
On a Friday night, my friends and I were looking for a boba place to go to after our dinner. It was almost 11pm. Thankfully this place was open until midnight, so we went here! We ordered at one of the kiosks and did not have to wait too long considering the place was packed with people sitting at the tables or standing around waiting for their orders. I ordered the red bean smoothie. It was pretty good! I would order it again. It was nice that once we got our orders, a table opened up and we were able to sit and hang out until the place closed. Definitely a plus to open late for us night owls. read more
This place was cute! I found it on Yelp and have had it bookmarked for a bit. There was no line and I ordered the taro smoothie. It came out pretty quick and looked yummy! It tasted more like a taro slushie than a smoothie personally and it was a bit on the icy side. I would've loved more of a taro flavor as it tasted kind of watered down due to all the ice mixed in. The boba was also okay as it was kind of hard and it didn't have flavor. I would've wanted it to be mixed in with honey or brown sugar. read more
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So my cup says to bring it back for a discount? What's the discount now? Is this still being honored?
Yes! Its 25cent off and it applies to your own cup also.
Will you guys be open Christmas Day?
yes we are open regular business Hr on both Xmas eve, Xmas day, nye and ny day
Is the food halal?
Why is the Ramly burger always sold out?best time to order the burger?
We are truly apologize! As most customers know, our batter and sauce are imported from Malaysia. Recently there are delay to the shipping for Malaysia to the state due to cutting flights. I would suggest to call before coming to the shop to make…
Are the Yelp hours correct? Closed by 1p on the weekends...
No the yelp hours are wrong. We’ve tried correcting them multiple times
Are you guys really open till 11pm like it says on yelp?
Yes, we are closed at 11 Sun-Thursday and 12on Fri-Sat. Kitchen closed half hr prior to closing hr
Says its open but no one answers the phone?
Please try again! Sometimes our staff forgot to turnoff the phone after last phone call. You also can order online…
Are there milk alternatives available?
Yes, you may request Soy or Almond milk! Most of our milk tea are none dairy
Do they allow reusable cups?
Yes, our cups are reusable and you may always bring it in and receive $.50 discount. It applies to your own cups too
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