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3.8 (674 reviews)
Closed 11:30 am - 11:00 pm

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Donna L.

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!

Brown sugar boba latte! 5/5
Keen B.

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!

Irene C.

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.

Amy K.

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.

Julia L.

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.

Popcorn Chicken
Gerald R.

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.

Lychee green tea, 50% sweet, less ice, lychee jelly
Michelle N.

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

Lloyd F.

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.

Creme Brulee Toast
Chloe D.

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.

Roti canai
Cynthia G.

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.

Matcha
Notary T.

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:)

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Ariana H.

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.

Abysmal Popcorn Chicken + Disappointing Thai Milk Tea.
Kev V.

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.

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as a cafe, i love the atmosphere and the workers are really nice!! the food is great to snack on and would come here again

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I love the service here they are very professional. The quality of their drinks are a 5 star.

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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

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… Read more

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… Read more

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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