I was in for a long drive from Sugar Land out to The Woodlands, so I decided to swing into Asiatown…read moreand grab a drink to help soothe the pain of driving on the Sam Houston at 3pm. I pulled over in the first parking lot I could find and opened Yelp to help me find something. I'm telling you all of this because I ended up walking into Le Drip and ordering the "Egg Coffee", knowing nothing about it. Now, I've been on this earth for a minute and I've drank a lot of coffee. This is among the best coffee drinks I've ever had. Certainly the best I've had in recent memory. What I'm saying is it's in the running for the best coffee drink I've ever had. The egg cream is thick and eggy, which I loved. The coffee itself is bold with a strong coffee taste. The cream is dusted with a heavy shake of cinnamon and it all melded together into a delicious concoction that I couldn't get enough of. If you're looking for a memorable coffee drink, I would recommend giving this spot a shot. Tell 'em Big D sent you.

Finally got around to trying this cozy little coffee shop. Perhaps it wasn't for me, but I found…read morethe drinks at Le'Drip to be just okay. The famous Egg Coffee didn't stand out at all from all the praise it receives. I expected a rich, creamy coffee experience, but I couldn't find any coffee essence at all. Instead, the drink was overwhelmingly sweet from start to finish. I was also excited to try the new Lychee Jasmine Matcha since it sounded phenomenal, but it ended up being my least favorite. The lychee flavor completely overpowered matcha, making it hard to enjoy the drink. Overall, it was a good try but it wasn't cup of coffee.

I've been meaning to try this coffee shop. We happened to be in the area and stopped by on our way…read morehome from Bellaire Blvd. It was delicious, and I would definitely come again! Even though my girls are too young for coffee, they enjoyed a sample of the cream and a huge cookie! The service was great and the shop was crowded. I love seeing groups of people enjoying the offerings and each other's company.

I ordered the Strawberry Matcha and the Coconut Matcha, and I'd say that for the price, the cup…read moresize is definitely larger than what you would usually get for the same price in Houston. The Strawberry Matcha tasted more like strawberry green tea, with barely any matcha flavor coming through. The Coconut Matcha was very creamy and rich in coconut flavor, but again, I could barely taste the matcha. Overall, I'm glad I got to try this place!

I thought it was going to be totallllyyyy overrated... I was wrong. Heytea was super duper yummy!!…read more I got the coconut mango blue and my friend got the mango grapefruit boom! I loved the sago, fresh mango chunks, and coconut jelly in mine! The mango grapefruit boom was similar but had grapefruit pulp if you like a tart twist. We ordered on the app and were nearby for pickup when it was ready, so not too much to say for the service other than the bobarista at the counter was friendly. Pickup seems like the best option as there isn't too much seating.

This spot remains one of my absolute favorite boba places in Houston, thanks to their top-notch tea…read moreand milk tea quality. I love their app, highly recommend it to pre-order through the app, it's extremely accurate in term of wait time and easy to use. However, there are a couple of downsides: their matcha is just average, their menu is a bit limited, and my favorite drinks are frustratingly often out of stock or out of season. My top recommendations are the Coconut Mango Boom, Cloud Jasmine Tea (basic but so good), Yuzu Oolong Tea, Brown Sugar Milk Tea, Mochi Yingde Black Milk Tea, Grapefruit Boom and the toasty/wheat-y Longji Cloud Milk Tea.

The desserts here are seriously delicious! The cakes are definitely the highlight for me --…read morebeautifully tempting, fragrant, rich, and creamy, with just the right amount of sweetness. The coffee and milk tea are also pretty good. Most of the menu consists of desserts, and there are quite a few options that vegetarians can enjoy. Despite how busy this place gets, the service is surprisingly efficient. The line moves at a reasonable pace, orders are handled quickly, and the staff are consistently polite and professional. What I particularly appreciate is that everyone is treated equally, regardless of who they are. Even when four police officers arrived together, they still waited in line like everyone else. And here comes the most unexpected part of my visit: I actually ran into Steven Adams of the Houston Rockets! I was genuinely surprised to see an NBA player here with his girlfriend. What impressed me even more was how down-to-earth and friendly he seemed. They patiently waited in line like everyone else, and when the item they wanted turned out to be unavailable, they simply left without making a fuss. That little moment left a really positive impression on me. The location is convenient, with a spacious parking lot right in front. Inside, the shop is bright, nicely decorated, and roomy enough to sit back and enjoy your desserts comfortably. The layout is wheelchair-accessible, with plenty of space to move around. There are also a few outdoor tables for those who prefer sitting outside. Even when the place is packed, the noise level is still manageable, so you can actually enjoy a conversation without feeling overwhelmed by the crowd. Overall, this place gets a big thumbs-up from me for its delicious desserts, efficient service, and welcoming atmosphere. It's not just the food that makes the experience enjoyable, but also the way the staff treat their customers. If I'm ever back in Houston, this will definitely be on my list of places to revisit. I'll happily recommend it to friends, too!

One of my favorite little spots to grab a matcha! I love the insane variety of matchas they have on…read morethe menu because apparently having just one or two good options would be far too easy. And if I'm with my boyfriend, he always spoils me and allows me to get 2 (one for the next day, of course)! One of my favorites is the Biscoff Banana Pudding Matcha. It's basically a dessert and a pick-me-up in one, so obviously I'm going to support that kind of decision-making. It's creamy, sweet, and with the crunchy textures, it's just such a fun combination. The other thing I am OBSESSED with here is the croffles! Easily one of the best I've ever had. They're super fresh, buttery, and have the perfect texture. But honestly, the cream they put on top is what really gets me. It's not overly sweet or super heavy, which I appreciate because I would like to enjoy my dessert without downing a whole glass of water... or maybe... a matcha? lol My boyfriend and I like coming here every now and then and sharing a croffle (because apparently we are capable of sharing things), and we love the indoor and outdoor seating areas too. It's such a cute little spot to hang out, grab a drink, eat something sweet, and just chill. Now for the one downside: the parking. If you know, you know. The parking situation is... less than ideal, especially considering this is Bellaire. But honestly, if you're coming here to grab a drink, eat, play on the claw arcade, and get a dessert, I'd say it's worth surviving the parking chaos. Pro tip: CALL AHEAD AND ASK IF THEY STILL HAVE CROFFLES! I learned this lesson the hard way. One time, I brought a large group of friends here after dinner specifically so everyone could try the croffles... only for us to find out they had just run out. SAD! You can imagine my devastation after hyping them up. They actually felt really bad and told us that we could call ahead next time to check if they still had any available, which I thought was incredibly nice of them. So now I'm passing that wisdom along because I refuse to let anyone else experience the heartbreak of arriving croffle-less. Overall, such a cute spot with great matcha, delicious croffles, and a fun little atmosphere. Just prepare yourself mentally for the parking situation and CALL AHEAD FOR THE CROFFLES!!!

I ordered the Matcha Frappe with almond milk. It was really good and probably one of my top…read morefavorites to date. Definitely will come back. The place is unique and beautiful inside.

Very chill coffee place great for studying and hanging out! Got the lychee lemonade and the waffle…read morefries, which were nice and crispy with a slightly spicy sauce. The lychee lemonade was nice and sweet, but the lychee flavor is mild. The decor is nice and the bathrooms are clean. Service was quick and friendly. They were doing a collab with Yukdaejang when we went, so we got a discount on our meal later, which was pretty lucky! Would love to try their other cafe items next time!

We stopped by and tried a milk tea and a fruit tea. The tiequanyin oolong milk tea was so fragrant…read morewith very qq boba! I had it at 50% sweet and thought it was still too sweet for me, will try lower next time! The mango orange tea has fresh fruit which very refreshing, though we couldn't taste the tea very much. The interior is modern and clean. The staff was patient and helpful to explain the different drinks!

Macu Tea is located on Bellaire in Chinatown, on the south side, in the same shopping center as…read morePappaRich. I decided to check it out after a good friend raved about it--and I'm happy to report it absolutely lived up to the hype. I'll keep this short and sweet: I ordered the Ruby Grapefruit Li-Li Tea with green tea jelly, and it was legit. Incredibly flavorful, super fresh, and loaded with real grapefruit pulp. I went with 100% sugar (no regrets--just work out an extra hour afterward ). The balance of tart and sweet was spot on, and the quality really stands out compared to your average boba shop. Yes, the drinks aren't cheap, but they're worth every penny. You're paying for freshness and flavor, and it shows. The ambiance is clean, bright, and modern, and the service was solid. Drinks came out relatively quickly, even though it was busy. If you're tired of the same old average boba places, definitely give Macu Tea a try. Enjoy!

Chi Cha San Chen is a Taiwanese boba chain that utilizes a patented "teapresso" machine to freshly…read morebrew premium teas for their drinks. I've visited many times and have been impressed with the consistency of both the tea and boba. My go-tos are the Cassia Black Tea, Dong Ding Oolong Tea, and Green Tea, all with Cream and Bubble. I typically order their drinks with less lce and light sugar, which have been perfect for me. Their fruit teas are also delicious, although I would definitely recommend reducing the sugar level to allow the tea flavor to shine through. The size of their drinks is also perfect for me; large enough to enjoy but small enough to not be overwhelming. At this location you can order at the kiosk or at the cashier, which helps to expedite the line especially when it gets busy. You could consider studying here, especially with its notably large tables, however seating is limited and it can get loud during rush hour. I would highly recommend Chi Cha San Chen, especially if you've never tried a high-quality, tea-forward milk or fruit tea.

I'm a big fan of CHICHA San Chen, and I've had the chance to visit locations in Southern California…read moreas well as the headquarters in Taiwan, so I was really excited to try the Houston location. I'm happy to say that the quality did not disappoint! What I love about CHICHA San Chen is that each drink is freshly brewed to order. Rather than preparing large batches of tea ahead of time, the tea is brewed individually when you place your order using their signature tea-press technology. You can really taste the difference--the tea is fragrant, fresh, and flavorful. My absolute favorite is the King Bubble Black Tea with Cream. The combination of the rich black tea, creamy topping, and chewy king pearls is just SO good! I was also pleasantly surprised that the Houston location still offers the Taro Series. The taro drinks are another favorite of mine, and it's wonderful to see that Houston has kept this part of the menu. After visiting CHICHA San Chen in different places, I can honestly say that Houston holds up beautifully. The tea quality, fresh preparation, and overall experience are exactly what I have come to expect from the brand. CHICHA San Chen never fails to deliver! If you're a serious tea or boba lover, this is definitely worth a visit.

I love this cafe! It's a little out of the way from where I live so I only stop by whenever I'm in…read moreBellaire area. The fruity drinks are my favorite, it's refreshing, fun and not too sweet! The inside is so aesthetic with the decor and the wall art plus they have decent amount of seatings for a small cafe. Service is also quick and they'll even deliver your drinks and pastries to you so you can sit down to wait. The delicate pastries and mini cakes are quite flavorful but the taste can be inconsistent sometimes (I usually get the durian and black forest cake). It's also next to a few cute shops and miniso so after you can shop before or after getting drinks!

Plenty of parking for this cute cafe. Love the ambiance with the plants. We always get friendly…read moreservice when stopping by. The presentation is pretty, as expected with all the colorful drinks that they have but even with their coffees, love my hot drinks in a mug rather than styrofoam or paper cup when dining in. I was looking for a light delicacy to go with my flat white. I ordered two mini macarons for $1.25 each, they were perfect to taste, light and airy. I love their selections of sweets, looks beautiful and tastes good. I haven't had anything that I thought was too sweet here. I noted that they now some savory items like steamed pork buns and even offer them in a drink combo. I would love to try one next time I stop in. This is one of my favorite places to go to catchup with a friend over a drink and desserts. Recommend that you give it a try if you haven't already.

I think this might be my second fav tea shop so far. I really love all of the varieties of drinks…read moreand especially the teas. What stands out about their teas is that they use real pieces of fruits in the tea and it makes it taste refreshing. They also have unique flavors like the magical lychee tea. The jellies that use also had good texture and flavor to them. The inside is very decorated to give you a nice cool trendy up to date vibe but also giving you an Asian inspired elements. The service was good too I have no complaints about that.

Loved this place! I went with my cousins and the drinks were delicious! They also have a kiosk…read morewhere you can order. Drinks came fast and inside was very clean. I ordered the Jamaican Sunrise. It was very refreshing and a good size. Would order again 10/10.

Always one of my favorite coffee shops in Houston!…read more Despite coming on a Sunday afternoon, we got lucky with curbside parking and right in front of the door. Otherwise there is a free parking garage associated with the Bellaire Food Street complex. When I came last about a year ago, it was always packed on weekends, but we had ample seating this time. As usual, I got the caramel tomnccino. It is both strong and creamy/sweet. Perfect balance!!! Perfect study spot and perfect social spot equipped with wifi, chargers, ample seating, bathrooms, parking, and a large menu.

This cafe is a great place to study or work. They have a lot of tables with outlets, and the music…read morewas a sad, chill vibe. They have a lot of appealing drink options and interesting food options that look very good. The buldak and bulgogi stuffed pretzels were particularly intriguing to me. I got the large peach green tea for $6 and Hawaiian stuffed pretzel for $9. I was impressed by the pretzel, although it was definitely more of a pizza in a pretzel shape. It was very cheesy and tasty. They can't modify the sweetness on the peach green tea. It was good, although a little too sweet for me.