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    4.6 (836 reviews)
    Closed 1:30 pm - 9:30 PM

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    Ovaltine drink
    Craig T.

    Tonight wanted something refreshing so my wife said she wanted Cowcow's. Normally she orders their Blueberry or strawberry rice yogurt . The last time I was here i seen a customer order this drink called Ovaltine, If your old like me you'll know Ovaltine is a powder chocolate that you mix it in your milk and it's delicious. Over here at Cowcow's they blend it and this drink has some chocolate bits in it and it's my go to drink when I'm here . Service is always friendly. Support local

    Shannon Z.

    Got the purple rice yogurt drink and it was super delicious!! The only thing is that it's quite icey, I wish it was a bit creamier than icy. But I enjoyed the tartiness of the yogurt and the rice pieces. It's pretty stuffy/hot inside and tables were dirty with trash/liquid on them.

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    Henry D.

    Family went here back in 2023. It was so good that we went a couple of times. We were back in Oahu and went to CowCow on day two. It wasn't as good as we remembered, the yogurt seemed a little more liquidity this time, not as much purple rice and smaller. The drink was still good but not as good as before that we would go back more than once in the same trip. The drinks are still good so swing by CowCow at least once for a yogurt drink with chewy purple rice.

    Taro purple rice
    Sydni K.

    Came here on a Friday night for dessert and there was lots of parking in the lot across the street. I love how there is kiosk ordering with pictures, making it easy to see and select exactly how you want your drink made. Got the brown sugar milk with no tea with boba. It was literally just milk and boba but the syrup from the boba added flavor to the milk. Honestly a good drink if you don't want caffeine but still want the texture of boba in a drink. Service here was quick. There's a few tables inside but not many other places to sit. Great spot for a sweet treat!

    Azuki Bean Purple Rice Yogurt & Kiwi Purple Rice Yogurt (Larges)
    Julianna H.

    We've been enjoying this place for years!! Might be our favorite establishment in Oahu. The twins who work there are just phenomenal. They're there every day, working their butts off, and always with a smile! The store has such a fun pink and pig vibe, with a great spot for pictures while waiting. Their drinks are so refreshing, the rice is so tasty, and the fruit is really real. Can't recommend this place enough!!

    Taro rice yogurt drink with boba
    Rachel L.

    The taro yogurt drink is my go to. There is a kiosk you can self order but if you want customization, better to order at the counter. Friendly customer service. There is limited seating, 2 tables. Restroom available upstairs, closes at 6pm.

    Rose lychee (left) Guava strawberry (middle) Lilikoi (right)
    Joellen C.

    So good!! And such a pleasant surprise! I was definitely a little apprehensive that I would like this place because 1) growing up on Oahu it was never known for quality boba both tea and boba balls and 2) now that I've been spoiled by LA's variety and quality boba, how could this Oahu shop possibly compare to LA boba.... HOWEVER, COWCOW DID NOT DISAPPOINT. Absolutely nailed it in both novelty and enjoyable points in addition to menu variety. All 3 flavors of Rose Lychee Yogurt Purple Rice, Strawberry Guava Yogurt Purple Rice, and Lilikoi Yogurt Purple Rice were so well executed and we all really couldn't decide which one was the best & it really just came down to perosnal preference to flavors. Yogurt flavor description - yogurt in the boba tasted like a 25% mix or Yakult and a light complimentary milk. It didn't taste too tart at all, and I was surprised to find that it was just a well balanced slushy milk added to the notes of lilikoi, lychee or guava. Purple rice description - WOW. Better than I expected. The rice was not that sweetened but still imparted a rich starchy somewhat purple rice nutty flavor. The best part was that the texture was a delightful chewy and each grain was dissociated instead of clumped together. This allowed you to slowly sip on your boba with toppings instead of getting hit with a chunk of purple rice. Can I just mention again the texture was one of a kind and so well executed. In my opinion from BEST to LEAST BEST: 1) rose lychee Yogurt Purple Rice - rose and lychee was so well balanced and the rose was very light instead of that strong soapey taste. Bonus points because there was also fresh lychee at the bottom of the drink. Get 75% or 100% sweetness on this because it's very light in flavor if you don't. This nailed more of that tea flavor. 2) strawberry guava Yogurt Purple Rice - there was no fresh fruit at the bottom but the strawberry guava juice was a nice blend. Very straightforward in flavor but delicious nonetheless and did taste a bit more like "fruit juice." 3) lilikoi Yogurt Purple Rice - there was no fresh fruit at the bottom and the lilikoi was yummy for the first sip but drinking the whole thing could get a tiny bit sour. This was more like a lemonade citrus sour as opposed to a tart yogurt sour. It still tasted really good but again came off as more fruit juice than fresh fruit. Would get this again and next time I would get the lychee rose again or get the mango although I feel like I know what mango + yakult would taste like. The strongest advantage of this place was the novelty, which is why I wouldn't get this every month but nice for once in a while. Service - was so slow. Only two workers. There was no one in front of us and the boba still took around 15-20 min to make. TIP - if you order two or more toppings with the waiter and not the kiosk, you can get a free upgrade. Parking - parking is super tough and it's all metered parking with 2 (3 min) loading zones across the street behind the bus stop. Ambiance - is ok. People say it's cute but the quality and execution is lacking. It's pink but the chairs were chipping and wrapped in plastic wrap. The back of the shop where all the plushies were , were closed off. Not a cute date spot.

    Passionfruit Tea w/Grass Jelly & Ube Purple Rice Yogurt
    Xin L.

    I've been wanting to come and try this spot for a while. I've tried the purple rice yogurt drinks before when yomie was open in Ala Manoa and even from Teapresso but I know that this place was KNOWN for their ube purple rice yogurt drink(s). Theres a lot of street parking around, so if you'd lucky you can just grab a spot, order, and leave. My partner and I decided to order and sit in to enjoy our drinks. I got the ube purple rice yogurt drink and my partner got the passionfruit tea. Both drinks were incredibly fresh and delicious. The purple rice in my drink had a perfect chew and was just amazing. It is undoubtedly the best purple rice drink I've had compared to any other spots I've been to. The seating area doesn't seem to be on the best state of cleanliness. The seats are wrapped in plastic and semi stained. There were only two tables and a few bar seats facing the window. The overall space within gives a more grab and go than a sit in café vibe. They have a large back area filled with plushies but it is blocked off from the public for some reason. I would definitely recommend coming to Cow Cow's and trying their drinks like their well known purple rice series (especially ube if you like ube).

    Taro and Mango
    Lauren B.

    Recently went back to try their strawberry yogurt flavor and it definitely didn't disappoint! Staff is always super friendly and helpful. It's a little difficult to get to without a car but definitely recommend stopping by if you're in the area. Strawberry and Mango are definitely both top contenders for me!

    Tina K.

    Mango rice yogurt - fresh mango and yogurt drink yumm! The rice was little hard Taro rice yogurt - good! Wait time was long.. But the servers were very sweet and nice!

    Alex L.

    Refreshing guava strawberry yogurt with purple rice after a big meal totally hit the spot! I love purple rice drinks I wish they were more popular. Rice has a great chewy texture that pairs well with tangy yogurt drinks. Don't knock it till you try it!

    Taro purple rice yogurt with added boba and coffee jelly. Yum!
    Rebecca T.

    Yummy rice yogurt drink! I love how they have so many different toppings besides the chewy rice. Their boba, coffee and mango jellies are all excellent. Their service has also been friendly and efficient. My fav drink is their mango yogurt with mango jelly and boba, taro yogurt drink with coffee jelly and boba, and their milk tea with toppings. The ambiance is a little lacking. It's not a big space for sitting down and hanging out like a cafe. They also blocked off a room with tables so it seems like they don't encourage people to hang out inside. Most people get it as takeout. Make sure you get a stamp card. You get $5 off after 10 stamps (1 stamp per drink you order).

    Grapefruit, rose lychee, and mango rice yoghurt.
    Sara L.

    If you have never tried a purple rice yoghurt drink, I recommend visiting Cowcow's Tea. Of the places I've tried in Hawaii, Cowcow's is definitely my favorite and it always satisfies my craving for something light, sweet and refreshing. My go to order is the mango rice yoghurt drink, 25-50% sweet. I have also tried the rose lychee, lilikoi and grapefruit. No matter what I order, their drinks are subtly tart from the yoghurt, yet sweet; the purple rice is cooked perfectly and is addictively chewy; it always includes a generous serving of fresh fruit; and it is very drinkable. I always wipe mine out in 15 minutes and immediately wish I had more. Although, they are known for their rice yoghurt, they also serve milk teas, fruit teas, sparkling drinks, frappes, and cheese foam topping, which sounds weird, but it's actually delicious. Don't want to wait in line? Order ahead using their website. You can also hang out inside at a 1 of their 2-3 tables and take in the pink decor.

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    Ok boba, the rice yogurt drinks are yummy (esp. the chunky Hawaiian pineapple one) but pretty expensive. Overall ok.

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    Ask the Community - Cowcow’s Tea

    What kind of yogurt is used in the drinks? Is it with pasteurized milk?

    Do you guys cater for events? Looking for catering options!

    Can you make your teas only HONEY sweetened and WITHOUT non-dairy creamer (which has dairy in it)?

    I don't know about the honey but I know they have dairy free and zero added sugar tea options. Hope that helps. They answer their phone consistently if you are really curious.

    Can you order online from Cow Cow Tea if so where can you find that?

    No online order option is available.

    Is there an email address to place orders in case there is a big order? What's considered a big order?

    Their email is cowcowstea@gmail.com and tel (808) 888-0708 Hope that helps!… Read more

    Are there non-dairy options (i.e., soy or oat milk) available here?

    Aloha, our non-dairy option will be non-dairy creamer. You also can call the store for any other questions from 11:00am to 9:30pm.

    What's the dietary contents in a large extra taro and extra rice?

    I believe it's yogurt.

    Why do you have to get a fruit flavor when ordering purple rice yogurt? Why can't they just make yogurt flavor?

    They do.

    Is their yogurt drink vegan?

    no!

    Order by phone & pay in person available?

    You can call in & pay in person during pick up. This will save a bit of time during busy hours!

    Still have to waiting a line even already called for orders?

    There's an area for called in orders. You guys let them know you called it in and you can pay there. You don't have to wait in line to pay if you called in your order.

    Where is the parking?

    There's actually a small parking lot on Center St (it's the first right after you see Cowcow's Tea on your right)...be sure to park above the BOH parking lot. I believe the 1st hour is free.

    Do they offer non dairy options?

    Yes, only it's premium teas but no almond or soy milk for milk teas

    Does the purple rice yogurt drinks have any milk in it? Or just yogurt?

    Just yogurt.

    Do they take pre orders over the phone?

    Absolutely!! I've even preordered the drink and hour ahead just in case they were busy!! I love this option because they're always busy! You just have to worry about parking.

    Will you do delivery? 😋

    They do not have delivery service yet.

    Do they take bring your own containers?

    Not the containers but your own straw

    What are their hours?

    Currently their hours are Monday-Sunday 11am-8pm

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