I live in an Asian shaved ice desert. Perhaps that's why I'm already super enthusiastic when I…read moretravel and find some. Simply the gratitude of it being present in middle America sets me up to have a good experience. Someone complained in a review about the "false advertisement" of having shaved ice as most Americans know it. It's hilarious to be that they assumed it to be what they know as shaved ice. If they had tried the Asian shaved ice, I guarantee they'd enjoy it and wouldn't have complained. If you know about other culture's shaved ice, you're open to try new things and let yourself be surprised. I digress. The shaved ice found here is the Korean version, Bingsu. It's very similar to other styles, but this one is mostly milk based. The menu is pretty extensive, including smoothies, yogurt, juice, coffee, boba tea, and of course shaved ice cream. We came for the shaved ice cream, so we tried the strawberry & mango first. It mixed the two, which surprised me since I had assumed it would be half and half separated. The combination worked beautifully. There was whipped cream, strawberry and mango syrup on top and we asked for mango popping boba. It was so delicious! The best way I can describe it is a feathery texture that melts in your mouth. We also tried the coconut one which came with condensed milk and coconut shavings. We also added strawberry popping boba. Highly recommend either/bob. Since the consistency is light and fluffy, even though the portions are generous, you don't feel stuffed afterwards. The place is spacious and has tall ceiling, making it very open. There's seating available on both floors. I enjoyed the Korean music playing and the tv translating the lyrics. The volume was just right (as opposed to some reviews out there complaining it was too loud). I probably wouldn't try to make calls inside though. The guy at the counter was super nice. He kept smiling really big the whole time he talked to us. Made me smile too. He also told us about the Korean cheesecake they have for sale. It looked delicious and fluffy so I got the coffee one. It was more of a sponge cake than cheesecake but it was delicious. Highly recommend.

I love Korean style shaved ice and this place popped up when we were looking for one to go to after…read moredinner. It was super cute in there, I love the vibe and how there is an upstairs and downstairs. We ordered the strawberry mango and green tea shaved ice. They weren't the best I've had but they also weren't bad. I wish they included some toppings. It definitely isn't super authentic when it comes to the tradition Korean shaved ice. And the flavor is good but not the best. Everyone there was nice as well.

This place has great milk teas. The staff were very friendly and had great recommendations. My…read morefriend and I tried their winter melon and jasmine oolong milk teas, both of which were great. I've never had a jasmine oolong before but it tasted exactly as I hoped it would. The inside was very nicely decorated and I loved the big boba cup out front. Lots of opportunities for pics. Also, they had a lot of board games.

Was in Wichita and wanted a Matcha Latte and found this spot on yelp. The Matcha latte was ok…read more The flavor was light. But my wife really enjoyed her avocado durian smoothie. She said it was rich and had a great durian flavor. Definitely a nice spot with a lot of drinks on the menu. Just skip the Matcha Latte and try the other drinks.

Best whole bean and ground coffee in Wichita, lots of coffee cups and supplies. If you like tea…read morethey have a huge assortment.

Marco Polo explored the Orient in search of silk and came back with exotic spices and other…read moregoodies. The good news? You don't have to travel that far. Spice Merchant is the standard for so many culinary wants & needs. You want an esoteric spice? Yeah, no problem, check the rack or ask a specialist to hook you up. Need a flavored syrup to make your favorite morning beverage? Yup, Torani is on the rack in a zillion flavors. Kitchen gadgetry? They got you, fam, from silicone to stainless steel. Point is, while the name is 'Spice Merchant', there is much, much more inside and forgive yourself for getting lost or distracted. And then there's the star of the show, at least for me: the artisanal coffee. Their selection is simply sine qua non. Whether you want light roast or dark, or in between, flavored bean or just roasts, beans whole or ground, Spice Merchant has you covered. I am an absolute devotee to their French roast, the Old San Francisco blend. I get a pound, ground, and I treat myself about once a week with this gift from the coffee gods. Dark and a bit smoky and it accentuates all the best notes from the bean. Maybe coffee isn't your cup of, well, tea. You're in luck if you're more with the leaf, because their loose leaf tea selection is unparalleled locally. If you prefer bagged teas and less mess, their boxed tea inventory seems endless. All of this is in its own separate nook, away from the powerful coffee aroma and focused more on the peace that is tea. It's easy to get crowded amongst the aisles, but that's only because there is so much to choose from. Hot sauces, dip mixes, or other condiments are all over. Spice Merchant draws in local suppliers (hello, local honey) and small vendors from outside the area, so you're really shopping brick and mortar here. Anyone can click-click-click and order online, but if you want to enjoy the shopping experience, then you should make the time to visit Spice Merchant. Just make sure you give yourself plenty of time.

If you're looking for excellent boba and customer service in Wichita, ICTea is your place. The shop…read moreis always super clean and the employees are friendly and accommodating. There is quite the assortment of teas and smoothies, but I usually go with the taro milk tea with coffee jelly. I like that my drink tastes the same every time I order, unlike some other places around town that have issues with consistency.

Staff was in the back room the whole time. Came out to take our orders, but acted like it was a…read moretotal inconvenience.

A create place for tea, smoothies, and other beverage specialties! Can also play some games to…read morerelax while having a beverage. Great atmosphere and a large expansive place with lots of seating. Would highly recommend to have an afternoon outing!!

It is just not my personal choice of places to go. It is clean and attractive, but finding…read moresomething I would like on the menu was really challenging. I also prefer a more quiet place to meet with others.

if i could give a -1 review i would! i decided i would support a "local" coffee shop. bad move! i…read moregot a small cup of coffee, nothing special, just 1 small cup of coffee...their smallest cup of coffee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! that small cup of coffee was just under $7.00!!!!! i will never return there to be ribbed again

If you order a plain latte, you're probably going to be disappointed. The beans just don't have…read moremuch flavor, so everything ends up tasting pretty flat. They need to move to a higher quality bean with a better roast. Service was great.

Delicious!! Cappuccino came out HOT! Once cooled a bit, it was wonderful!…read moreBeautifully landscaped patio space with great morning shade for their seating! Ladies were all kind and helpful. Thank you Rusted Bean!!

The girls that worked this morning on 9/14 were so incredibly nice. Made some great recommendations…read morefor specials definitely coming back!

I met a friend here for the first time and was really impressed with it. The staff is very friendly…read moreand helpful. They go out of their way to please. Their pastry was incredibly good! It is a great place to study, hang out with your friends or get caught up on some work. You will enjoy the relaxing atmosphere and there is plenty of room. I would highly recommend checking it out!

This morning, I had the pumpkin spice latte and picked up an apple crumble muffin. The muffin is…read moreoutstanding! I don't usually say this I'm pretty particular. It's quite rich so I can't eat it all, but it's delicious. I tend to prefer a flavored latte that isn't overly sweet so I like that aspect of the drink. I wish there was a way to make it spicier without making it way sweeter. I would give the drink 3.8 stars.