My favorite vibe in a cafe in nova. It's to whimsical and feels like being back in Japan in a cute cafe. And the variety of things you can get there makes it a SUPER cafe. I like to work at cafes but don't want to always have a pastry or something else dry. Real food is amazing to have at a cafe. Boba too! read more

Another beautiful drink by Daniel and his team. Almond milk Latte (decaf -- cuz it's Lent). read more

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This place deserves every ounce of this five star review. After seeing all the other fantastic feedback from yelpers I decided to give it a shot tonight to fuel my Monday night procrastination. Despite walking in about a half hour before closing, all employees were super friendly, asking if this was our first time visiting, and explaining different menu items. We decided on the taro latte and volcano mango frap, as those seemed fairly popular on the menu. While waiting for our drinks to be ready, we wandered over into the other room and were ooh and aah-ing over the cute decor (picture worthy for sure). So far I'm really enjoying my experience, but then I sip my latte and I'm not even really joking when I say it was game changing. A beautiful purple masterpiece with the perfect balance of sweet and a bit savory. I've never seen one of these elsewhere, so I certainly will be back to get it again. The volcano mango frap certainly did not let us down either: delightful presentation with some sort of spicy mixture through it and around a straw stuck in the middle. Pieces of mango were throughout the entire drink-- I have no doubt that it was very fresh. I will be back. And will probably come hungry for some of those fantastic-looking rice cakes! read more

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I wish I could give it more than 5 stars! My daughter has been a regular here for there boba tea, but today was my first visit -- we walked here for a DELICIOUS lunch. I got the chicken banh mi, she got the brisket pho. Toffee milk tea and ice Vietnam coffee for drinks. Everything was spectacular! All is made to order. The banh mi textures and spicing were perfect - the excellent bread had just the right amount of chew. I stole the fresh jalapeños from my daughter's pho and added them to my sandwich - great idea! She loved her pho, which came with all the classic mix-ins on the side. The staff is super nice, and the place is spotlessly clean! The plain exterior belies the charming interior-- lots of spaced out seating options, beautiful natural wood surfaces, and adorable decor that someone took a lot of care to curate. I cannot wait to go back! read more

Chill Zone is a local favorite of mine for snacking. I've honestly not had any of their drinks since that's not my thing, but their Vietnamese snack menu is excellent. My favorite item is the beef banh mi. A little spicy, and a whole lot of flavor in a crispy baguette. The rice cakes and egg rolls are also excellent. Who are we kidding, everything is delicious! read more

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Trendy, Minimalist, and simple is the best way I can describe this little cafe. I really hope they keep it this simple because simple concepts are hard to find Arlington area. I like the minimal menu and drink options. Their black tea and viet coffee to me are on-point. It semi-sweet the boba are small and easy to chew. I have ordered food here too. The banh mi is small and packaged well for to-go. It's lemon-grass chicken. The wings has a tangy sweet taste and omg...I'm not big on tangy but this won me over. It was a good portion for a heavier eater or to share with someone. Can't wait to try the other beverages and food items. As for ambiance of the cafe, it's very instagram savvy, if you get my drift. It's airy, bright and again simple. There are small ledge top bar tables with stools on the right side as you enter. On your left, are two regular table with cushion ottoman chairs and regular chairs that seats up to 4. Then there's a "community" floor table surrounded by pillows to either sit on or lean with. So don't be shy to sit with other. The staff is super friends and helpful with whatever questions you may have. They accept all cards if you're wondering. Make to look at your right, by the cashier, so you know where to place your trash and dishes. The bathroom is the barnyard door. If you're trying to locate the place, it's in the corner between the dry cleaners and the Safeway (across from Harrison Shopping center). There's plenty of parking if you go to the side of the cafe versus the front. Definitely a cute hole in the wall for Arlingtonians. read more

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First time here and we loved the food. Very cute spot. I highly recommend. It seemed like everyone knew each other and had a cozy feeling.

This tea shop has great ambience and decor -- you instantly feel calm and zen when you step in. The mini tables and floor seating are a thoughtful touch, particularly for patrons with children. The bathroom, according to my little one, was "fancy." Ha ha. I ordered my default drink, a classic milk tea. It was nice and strong, and the snack of pan-fried rice cake with egg was gobbled up in no time. Staff split my kids' strawberry "smoothie" into two cups and kindly brought my orders to the table. I really enjoyed our experience, and I'd like to return to try many more items on the menu. read more

Chill Zone - Platform seating area - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Name of the place is accurate. Very chill vibes but for my trip here, I ordered the Matcha Iced Green Tea (Don't remember the name of the drink but picture attached). It was OK, a bit on the sweet side but felt that it was quite overpriced for what it was. The Wi-Fi was not working the day I was here and even after a reset, it was still not working. Just a heads up for fellow helpers trying to find some coffee / remote working spots. read more

Chill Zone - Matcha Iced Green Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

How can I bring myself to wax eloquent about a hole-in-the-wall Asian tea shop in a run-of-the-mill retail block? It's just around the corner from a Safeway grocery chain and next to a nail parlor! It's interior is quite sweet, as are the servers who reflect the shop's small, locally-owned business character. Most certainly not a commercial chain with a franchise, they make bubble tea drinks from scratch with real good quality tea, and real fruit, rather than those hideous powders sitting in industrial plastic tubs. So, take that Kung Fu Tea! You'll taste the difference in their jasmine tea and their matcha tea. The menu is limited. Yet you find quality. The boba are soft and smaller than you'll find in the average bubble tea spot. The sugar levels are controlled. This is not about pushing a product, but about delivering a tasty product that will get repeat customers. They have a very limited snack menu (fried chicken and chopped mango is about it!) I don't know another place in Arlington that is this taste conscious in its bubble tea preparation,so if you don't want to head all the way out to Eden Center (for the superlative teas available at Thanh Son Tofu!), then stay local and enjoy a cool summer drink here at the "Chill Zone". read more

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This place was really cute to work at! There are paper cranes everywhere and the decorations are amazing. The staff is also super friendly and accommodating. I got the iced lavender latte while i was here and I did not like it and their drinks are a bit on the pricy side but it's a small business so I understand. If I come back I'd probably try something else! read more

Chill Zone - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Chill Zone I liked you but I'm confused by you. I have wanted to try this place for so long and was a bit let down. I'd come back for some food or maybe some of the fraps but it really didn't outshine the chain competitors. I came in to kill some time and have some cold coffee on a hot day. They were out of cold brew which is a bummer on a hot day so I got a cold americano which was pretty bitter. They have the mini creamers but was surprised such a mom and pop shop didn't have unique creamer. The space itself was cute and as I waited I realized the sitting room wasn't as vast as I expected. The back two tables were taken, so was the front section, and the short table had a bunch of the owners family sleeping and doing craft related things there. That's fine but seems weird that the family is taking up some of the biggest area of chill zone, leaving less room for paying customers. read more

I ordered Taro smoothies on my first visit and it is super delicious. I can tell it isnt made from powder like any other places. On my second visit, I wanted to try something else so I ordered Thai tea with boba but it was disappointing. It tastes water down and there is a lot of ice in the drink. read more

Chill Zone - Thai tea boba with a lot of ice - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Such a cute place. I've been here several times and I still am in awe of how aesthetically pleasing it looks every time I come in. Recently, I came in after lunch nearby. I ordered a frosty mango frap while my sister ordered a power "C" frap which is basically guava-flavored. These two drinks came to be around $12 which is pretty steep for boba drinks but the quality is worth it. They bring your drinks out to where you're sitting! My frosty mango frap was so creamy and refreshing. If you know what a mango lassi is, this was just a very high quality version of it. My sister loved her drink, especially with the candy that comes with it, which gave it a balance of tart, salty and sweet. Only complaint was that my frosty mango frap was a smaller size than the power "C" frap. Which we could order in different sizes and not have set sizes for certain drinks. Overall, this place is legit! read more

Chill Zone - Volcano mango - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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I'm so excited this place finally opened! Everyone here is so friendly and very patient while explaining the menu. The chicken wings are sweet and a little spicy (Vietnamese style), and the pan fried rice cake comes in pieces with egg. Perfect snacks to go with your boba tea or frap. They have reusable stainless steel cups for the complimentary lemon water. Super cute ambience - succulents, plants and shabby chic feeling. They have a "chill zone" where you take your shoes off and sit on the floor. Organic/high quality ingredients - definitely will be a regular here and hope they add more "bites!" read more

Chill Zone - Frosty mango frap, jasmine chill tea and small chicken wings - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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I randomly found this cafe to get some food and coffee and it turned out great! I ordered Beef Banh Mi and it was delicious!! I'd comeback to get more food!! I got two shots of espressos over ice and it's smooth and tasty! I definitely recommend you to check Chill Zone out sometime! Pretty amazing. Tips: All the chairs weren't very comfy or cozy if you're planning to stay longer! Except those high chairs! :) read more

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Super cute! I love how peaceful the cafe as well. They have origami paper for you to make origami cranes as well. I loved the lychee chilled tea because there was lychee pieces inside! It was delicious. The interior designing was amazing. Definitely worth the visit. Would go again. read more

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My most treasured cafe in the dmv hands down. Everyone should come and spend the day relaxing here. I tell all my friends read more

Chill Zone - Hot Vietnam Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

This was a cute little mom and pop looking cafe, looks like a spot where you can come and work and enjoy a bite of good Vietnamese cuisines. We ordered the beef pho, chicken pho and Bahn Mi Beef Sandwich. The food was delicious! Soup was medium sized but very filling and flavorful. The sandwich was juicy! Very good, and spiced very well. Wasn't what I expected the bahn mi to taste like but was satisfied. Would def come back again for a small bite read more

Came here with some friends. Looks very clean and modern inside. The only thing about this place is it's smaller than a lot of bubble tea places so I can see seating being an issue if this place becomes popular. I bought a milk tea bubble drink. The bubbles are smaller here, almost bead size, so if you hate chewing those bubbles this place is for you. Lastly the have iPhone chargers here which is convenient. read more

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It's a gem once you find it. The restaurant is part of a short row of shops that faces away from the neighboring streets, so you have to know where to look for it - by the rear of the Safeway store and facing the Sunoco gas station. I was introduced to Chill Zone by some Vietnamese friends of mine, so that was the first indication that it was going to be good. Of course, the name doesn't give any indication that it is a Vietnamese restaurant, but it is, with traditional (and non-traditional) Vietnamese dishes and beverages. In fact, it's not clear whether you should call Chill Zone a cafe/juice bar that also serves food, or a restaurant with extensive coffee/tea/smoothie selections. It's really the perfect balance of the two. I've had the banh mi on both my visits, and it's great! The roll isn't as crusty as the baguette used at some other banh mi restaurants, but it's nicely chewy and packed with deliciously-seasoned meat. The food that others in my group of friends ordered looked very good as well. The bubble tea is so good, and I'm sure the other beverages are, too! The decor is just as nice as others have described. The music is lively but not intrusive. In short, Chill Zone truly is a nice place to chill and enjoy a terrific meal. This is a restaurant (or cafe?) I look forward to visiting many more times! read more

I apologize for the half-eaten pic of the pho- I was hungry and didn't remember until it was too late Anyway, true to it's name, this place is extremely chill in the utmost zen-like way. There is calming music playing, tables on the floor with floor cushions and a shoe removal area. Definitely a unique place. The food was decent- didn't knock it out of the park for me. The pho seemed a little bland compared to other places I've been near the Eden Center. One recommendation i have is allow the sauces (fish sauce, siracha, etc) to sit out for customer use instead of in the pre-portioned containers. It's more work for you and it was the ratio I wanted for the pho. Taro frap was pretty good. Had great flavor but kind of a chalky texture, which leads me to believe perhaps there is a powder in that and too much of it was used? I dunno, but either way it was a nice little dessert. I'll probably return but try a different meal next time. read more

Chill Zone - Beef Pho - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Great customer service, beverages, food, and products! Recommend 10 out of 10!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Chill Zone - Menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

My boyfriend and I visited Chill Zone again since we were in the area - one year ago being our last visit. Nothing has changed, their taro frap is still the best one I've ever had! You really taste the taro root, not overwhelmingly sweet, and the mini bubbles were perfectly soft. He ordered the mango volcano which was unique but had great taste regardless. We decided to order food as well. Both the chicken pho and the banh mi were flavorful. Will definitely come back whenever I'm around the Arlington area. read more

Chill Zone - Chicken pho and beef banh mi IG: ayiemarcelo - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Their taro boba is different than other places. They added coconut milk in the drink. The boba is soft not super chewy. It almost taste like sago. All my friends loved it. The shave ice cream is super soft. They have a printer where you can print pictures also a charging station for your phone. It's a different type of ambiance gotta check it out. *the jar for bobble tea cost $2 extra. You get to keep the jar. *$10 minimum charge on credit c read more

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I love everything about this restaurant! As a college student I've been looking for a place to study and eat good food and this restaurant is so peaceful to study at. I've also been searching for good Vietnamese food in this area for so long and I finally found perfect Vietnamese food. The food is fresh the drinks are the perfect combination of sweetness etc. The menu has a good amount to choose from. The drink selection has everything you can think of. Very welcoming, great customer service, super friendly and patient employees. 5 stars highly recommended will be back. read more

Chill Zone - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

The best chill cafe I've been to. Friendly, warm accommodating staff! Makes you feel comfortable. I had frap from here, it was fulfilling and not too heavy on the stomach. Space is equal and just right for a cafe to be cozy and simple. Decor is very creative and inspiring, I'm honestly amazed. My top 5 fav places! read more

Chill Zone - Inside floor seating area - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

An awesome place with an easy parking lot. Worth to go for studying or eating something quickly. read more

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Nice spot to visit for some good coffee, bubble tea, and snacks! My husband and I wanted to find a place we could get coffee, study, and eat and Chill Zone fit the bill. The interior is rustic and eclectic. There are a few different styles of seating, not necessarily ideal for a long study session, but still pretty comfortable. I got the green tea latte in a ceramic, asian-inspired cup. It came with rock sugar and a green tea Kit Kat which was pretty fun. My husband ordered a iced latte and later a milk tea bubble tea. His drinks has a little too much ice, so next time we will probably ask for less ice. The vermicelli was surprisingly good. The shrimp had a nice smoky/grilled flavor and the sauce for the vermicelli bowl was very flavorful. I think it is worth checking this place out. It sounded like they have several regulars; I heard the owner catching up with them. read more

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Awesome spot - love the variety of food and drinks. I got the classics - Vietnamese coffee and pho - and both were delicious. There was a ton of meat in the pho, way more than you would usually find. Also parking is really easy and the vibe is fun inside with lots of different seating types . read more

I moved to Arlington in March of this year and I am trying to explore all the cute coffee shops in the area and this will certainly be one of my go-to's! The decor is so cute and the staff is honestly so sweet! I called to ask if we could dine in (it seems to be mostly pick-up only) and because there were no other customers dining in and it was only 3 of us, they allowed us to dine in. The staff was so accommodating and they are taking all necessary precautions to ensure everything is sanitized (when we left they immediately sanitized the area). I ordered the Vietnamese iced coffee with condensed milk (which was AMAZING), a bacon and egg croissant, and the beef and steak pho (also amazing! Item #16 on the menu). I will certainly come back and support this business! read more

Chill Zone - Steak and beef Pho! Also pictured half eaten bacon and egg croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

it's a real chill spot if you like lofi music and aesthetics. they also made a hello kitty in my latte read more

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Chill zone is the cutest little spot! I have gone a couple time for different reasons. The staff is so kind! I love their Thai tea! There egg yolk latte is something you don't see much but a MUST try! During COVID they are not doing indoor seating I don't think but their ambience is so "chill"! read more

Review is a bit late, I went before covid and during. First time experience with them was pleasant with indoor dining. I got the banh mi and egg ca phe. The coffee was good but a bit too sweet, too much condense milk. The banh mi was good as well, lightly crisp exterior and airy center to allow more meat and veggies to occupy. I got the beef and it was nicely flavored, reminds me of good old times in Vietnam. I went again back in spring of 2020 and i got a coffee latte. It was mediocre, I think the ratio of coffee to milk might be a bit off, too much milk in this case. Would go back to try other items on the menu. :) read more

Chill Zone - Egg coffee and beef banh mi - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Nice place, clean, inviting. Customer service goes above and beyond to ensure you get something you like! They staff was very patient with my daughter and her friend. read more

WELL WORTH YOUR TIME! Went here when undecided and it was absolutely wonderful. Got the trio rolls (spring, summer, egg), viet tacos, taro latte, and viet coffee. Every single thing was perfectly made and absolutely delicious. The tacos were very large, with far more tender grilled meat than a normal taco. The spring rolls were a wonderful refreshing snack, but not fitting if you wanted that for just a meal. Coffee was strong & latte was good as well. Not to mention the inside is beautiful. Every little corner has intentional effort put into it, and it is sunny and relaxing. read more

Chill Zone - Beautiful interior - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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From the looks of the outside it doesn't seem like much but upon entering in, the decor and ambiance of the place makes up for it. Cute spot to grab a quick drink and even hang out with some friends. You can almost compare it to Starbucks but more so on the chill side (hence chill zone lol). A good amount of tables and chairs and they even have a section of the place where you can take off your shoes and just lounge around. So many things on the menu looked appealing so I ended up getting the volcano mango frap and it was delicious. Very refreshing and the mini tapioca balls added a nice touch to it along with the tamarind candy stick. Also ordered the banh mi sandwich which was okay but ended up waiting a while for it. Imo not worth the wait. All in all I'd come back for the drinks but not so much the food. Also cute place to takes pics. read more

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From the outside, this place doesn't look like much but the interior is super charming and cozy. There's a large seating area of that is set up Asian-style, where you have to take off your shoes to sit around a table which was fairly unique. Menu-wise, I would say Chill Zone is slightly on the expensive side. I ordered a Vietnamese frap, which came out to around $5.60. The drink itself was pretty large, but I don't know if it's $5.60 large if you know what I mean. I couldn't see the prices on the menu above the counter, so I'm not sure if I just happened to order one of the more expensive menu items. I will say that a plus for this place is that there's plenty of parking! read more

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The boba is so good and the ambiance is so relaxing; the food was very good and the service was great, the employees were so nice and the café is such a cute spot. I really enjoy going to this amazing restaurant, especially with my friends and family. Very inclusive experience. 10/10 would recommend. The music was amazing as well they played all the good hits! I really love this place definitely coming back!!!! read more

This place is so cute and cozy! I love all the photographs on display, the cute sit down area with pillows, the decor... everything's just very quaint and comfy. I like that there's a touchscreen display with pictures of different items on their menu as I'm a visual person. JT ordered an iced milk tea and I ordered a hot taro latte. The ice milk tea was really good; not too sweet and had a rich tea flavor. My taro latte looked pretty and smelled like taro but neither of us could taste it and the latte was a little too milk-y for my taste. We stayed and hung out for a little bit and there were people that filtered in to either get carry-out food or ate there. It was nice and quiet for a weekday and I liked that atmosphere. I'd be interested in coming back to try their food and their other drinks! read more

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