Duo Café in NYC is such a cute, cozy little spot. The interior is small and charming, though seating is limited, especially when it gets busy. I visited with a friend around 6-7 p.m., when the café was pretty crowded, but the rush died down quickly around 7:30pm! We shared a pot of rose tea and ordered two Basque cheesecakes: the sweet potato cheesecake, which came with ice cream, and the matcha lemon cheesecake. They had so many interesting flavors that it was hard to choose even those two! The sweet potato cheesecake was the standout for both of us. We devoured it. The flavor was warm and nostalgic...not exactly pumpkin, but it reminded me of something comforting from childhood. The ice cream on top made it even better. The matcha lemon cheesecake was lighter, softer, and more refreshing, but I still preferred the sweet potato. The rose tea was also lovely, especially because you could see the little flower buds soaking at the bottom of the pot. The staff was helpful, though one downside was that we had to pay for everything on one card and couldn't split the bill, so my friend had to Zelle me afterward. Overall, I'd definitely come back if I lived in NYC. It feels like the perfect place to meet up with friends, try different Basque cheesecake flavors, and catch-up over tea. I can imagine it being especially cozy during the colder months. read more

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Ambiance: cute space with surprisingly lots of seats. Service: good service Food $$: known for their Asian style cakes Audience: Solo Trip [X] Family Friendly [ X] Friends [X] Date Spot [X] Recommendations/tips: highly recommend. More for 2-4 people read more

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Fantastic place for tea and cakes. Tea and sweets go together, and they make fantastic desserts like this Caramelized Sweet Potato and ice cream. It is so good, that's all I can say. There was a Hochija Cheesecake as well, love that roasty-toasty flavor. The Salted Egg Yolk Basque Cheesecake is quite confusing but also interesting. I don't think I'd get it again but I'm glad I got to try it. I am so in love with this sweet little shop, and I love that you can come anytime for a cup of tea and a slice of cheesecake. read more

Didn't actually try the tea here, but the desserts are amazing. My friend and I shared the guava marble mousse and Hojicha basque cheesecake. The guava mousse was solid, and the cheesecake was incredible - I'm still thinking about it a month later. Employees were friendly, too. Will be back to try more basque cheesecake flavors! read more

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We love Duo! Visited there times in our 6 days in Toronto. Their coffee is really good; it's a balanced drink with a strong coffee flavor without it being bitter. I tried the honey oat latte, coconut cream latte, and hazelnut latte. The honey oat latte was my favorite! There wasn't a pastry I didn't like. It's definitely always better heated. The one that I think about most is the honey toast - with a perfectly crunchy honey toast on the outside and a mochi on the inside. read more

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There's a super popular Asian-infused bakery from my home city that's called Duo. People schlep for miles to the suburbs where it's located just to get a bite of their entremets, croissants, and other gluten creations. I've been, and it's worth the trip for sure. So when I went to NYC's Duo Cafe, I was kind of hoping it would be worthy of the name, even if it was in no way related. It kind of was, if one can ever fairly compare a full-on bakery to a teahouse. At least, both are clearly Asian in origin and Asian in flavor. My friend and I shared the thick, creamy Black Tea Basque--which imparted just the right essence of camellia sinensis, and the even creamier Sweet Potato Basque--which conjured up fond memories of roasted sweet potatoes from my parents' toaster oven. We washed it all down with a pot of Milky Oolong, and it was the perfect way to while away an afternoon catching up. The prices were a bit steep for my liking--$14 per cake slice, $18 for a pot for two--but that's the Manhattan tax for you. Seating isn't abundant, but there are enough two-tops and a couple of four-tops to seat maybe 20 people in total. Just come early on weekends or don't count on people leaving the narrow space during peak hours. read more

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such a cute shop where you can smell various tea leaves before ordering a pot of tea! we got iced white peach oolong in a pot and it was so refreshing. the asian inspired desserts were also delicious, we had difficulty choosing 2! they were light, not too sweet, and creamy read more

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I'm so torn with my review on Duo. After eating dinner, a friend & I were in search of a sweet treat and happened to stumble upon this tea/dessert shop and just had to try it. Upon first entering, this small restaurant is so cute and aesthetically pleasing, lined with a few tables and an easy to read dessert menu plastered on the wall. Once seated, staff brings an assortment of tea leaves for you to smell and take your pick. Our favorite which we ended up getting was the milky oolong - a fragrant tea that truly smelled and tasted like your favorite milk tea, without the added lactose. We truly loved this tea and it's primarily the reason for how high this rating is. The dessert itself in my opinion lacked. Though all is Asian inspired, we kind of felt as if it was oriented towards western tastes. We opted for the Dessert Stories - a sampler of what we thought were going to be their most popular picks - without really paying attention to what everything included was. Upon receiving the sampler and comparing it to the menu image, it seems like at their own discretion they decided to swap one of the items with another - so beware if you are expecting it to be exactly how it is on the menu. Caramelized sweet potato: I was expecting so much more from this, and was truly disappointed. This tasted like a plain baked sweet potato, the caramelization did not provide any extra sweetness and it felt as if it should have been brulee'd a bit longer. This feels more gimmick-y than anything, as I typically eat a baked sweet potato for a meal, and now it's a fancy way to get people to eat it for dessert with it tasting exactly the same. Pistachio Basque: This was extremely rich, and after a few bites it becomes too rich to continue eating. The pistachio has sort of a peanut butter flavor and texture, but overall this tasted like straight cream cheese. Sweet Potato Basque: Tastes like mashed sweet potato, so nothing really interesting here Duo Matcha Cake: One of the favorites, where the matcha flavor was pronounced and the cake itself had a strong, bitter matcha flavor and wasn't too sweet. You honestly needed this after eating multiple slices of cheesecake. But again - nothing special about this, I've had similar tasting options elsewhere. Black Tea Basque: Another favorite, the milky cheesecake paired well with the tea and it tasted like a sweet milk tea drink. This one was fun! Black Truffle Basque: This 1000% does not belong on this sampler and felt so out of place. After multiple bites of sweet cakes, this one was fully savory and almost felt like you needed a cracker to spread this on. We were so confused trying it - it isn't necessarily bad, it just doesn't match the dessert plate we were given and just tasted like savory truffle cream cheese. After all the dairy (ironic in an Asian-inspired dessert shop since many Asians are lactose intolerant!) the tea was much needed to help wash everything down. There was one waiter for the establishment, a kind man who explained their tea options, and when serving the tea he directed us that after 5 min of steeping it would be ready. This definitely was not the case for the milky oolong - 5 minutes in and the tea was way too light, so if trying this one aim for more 10-20 minutes for the perfect strength. I do love that we could ask for more hot water to have continuous tea throughout. All in all, we loved the tea, but didn't love the desserts as much. I love the idea of incorporating Asian flavors into the desserts, but definitely feel like there are other shops that accomplish this better! read more

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I've been here at least 3 times..and I will say it's a pretty good tea shop overall. Their tea selection is decent and I love their milky oolong tea. I will say sometimes the associates don't make it right or communicate on how long to wait etc. It's more of a figure-it-out yourself experience vs a guided one. The desserts here are tasty but at times they're missing some so you can't expect to come and try what you saw on the menu. Hit a miss on that end. I've tried the cheesecakes and they're good, not too sweet with nice texture. If you're looking for consistency this is not the tea place for you. But if you just want to pop in with a friend, drink some tea and grab a random dessert then it's good for that! read more

I liked the experience I had at this cafe! It's not a big place, but coming in around 9, it was too busy. However I still recommend coming In earlier though, so you can slowly take your time. When you come in, they bring a tray of all of their tea options. Giving you a chance to smell each one. I ended up choosing the milky oolong tea. I also got 2 cakes - their matcha cake and their sweet potato cake. Originally, I came in here because I was interested in their matcha cake, but surprisingly, I ended up liking the sweet potato cake more. Although they call it a matcha cake, it's more of a matcha cheesecake. For the sweet potato cake, the sweet potato flavor definitely comes through! I also liked the ice cream that's pared with it! read more

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A very busy but cute chinese tea house! I came on a saturday afternoon around 4 PM, and there was a short wait for a table for 2. They let you smell the different teas before choosing. There's also a rotating menu of the different desserts. We chose the white peach oolong tea and the pistachio basque. The cheesecake was very creamy and pistachio forward. I also really enjoyed the sweet potato creme brulee. The rest of the desserts and snacks didn't really stand out too much, but I liked that everything wasn't too sweet. Servers were very attentive at refilling our waters and teapot. They have a strict 90 minute dining policy, so don't plan on staying too long. read more

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overpriced but good quality tea. i'm not the biggest tea fan but the white peach oolong tea was actually very good. it was sweet and floral kind of reminded me of chicha san chen. however, we ended up paying close to $25 after tax and tip for a tiny pot of this with one free refill at that point just go to chicha san chen or heytea lol. they let you smell all their tea before you order which i thought was nice. the milky oolong smelled really good as well (also sweet and did smell like milk!) so i would want to try that if the price was lower but everything else smelled exactly as expected. the seating was very cute but i think the service was very mid. they never refilled our water even though i watched them refill everyone else's water :( wouldn't come back i think there are comparable third spaces in the area where you don't have to pay as much lol read more

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This Chinese tea house is a hidden gem in the East Village! A cozy spot with a natural interior, this is the perfect place to catch up with a friend or go for a solo, peaceful treat. Service here is great. When you arrive, you're given a basket of tea leaves and you get the choice to choose one or a couple of them to sample. All of them were so fragrant and there was a good variety of them of choose from. My friend and I got their sweets tea set with their milky oolong tea and both loved it. The sweets tea set came with melon, dried fruit, cookies, and a bruleed sweet potato. Everything was sweet, but not overwhelming--the perfect pairing for the milky oolong. It was so peaceful and the perfect spot to enjoy your tea while chatting with a friend! read more

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Very unique cafe experience. Open late as well so it's an easy option for post-dinner plans. Got lucky to grab a table for 4 but I do imagine it may be hard during rush hour. I love the basque cheesecake sampler. Got to try a little of everything. Worker was enthusiastic and friendly, despite being the only one in front of the house. We got refills for the teas too, so you definitely get your money's worth. read more

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You can call to put yourself on the wait list and they will call/text when ready. The 4 of us got the dessert stories: hojicha basque, black truffle, pistachio, matcha, sweet potato, in order of preference. The black truffle was almost savory with the prosciutto on top - it would have been too much by itself but I liked it as a balance against the others. It also comes with caramelized sweet potato and vanilla ice cream. We got the 3 tea tasting flight with a cookie (supposed to be green tea but they gave us the regular one, which was still good). We got milky oolong, white peach oolong, and herbal which were all appreciated but the herbal did have a strange taste to me. Unlimited hot water to keep refilling but 90 min table limit. I'd come back to try some other things - (black sesame cheesecake, seasonal flavors). Loved the experience here. read more

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My friend and I ordered the osmanthus taro basque cheesecake. It was lightly sweet and the flavors blended beautifully. I'd definitely like to come back to try the flight or some of their other flavors. The overall experience, though, had some drawbacks. When we first walked in, we were told the brighter tables in the front were already reserved and we were seated further back. The deeper into the café you go, the darker it gets. While I think the intention was to create an intimate atmosphere, it ended up feeling a little too dim for a dessert spot. After we sat down, we were given the tea menu. It was fun to be able to smell the different teas, but the prices felt very high which was about $19 for two people. For comparison, tea at a dim sum restaurant is only about three dollars per person, so the markup was hard to ignore for me. Overall, the cheesecake was excellent, but the atmosphere and pricing made the experience less enjoyable than it could have been. read more

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The world needs more quality tea houses! We really enjoyed our time at Duo. Real small shop but makes it intimate, although you will probably have to wait for a table because of that. Thankfully our wait wasn't too long but YMMV. They'll get your number so you can leave and come back if needed. After sitting down you get two trays of all their teas on offer so you can smell and choose what you like. Dessert options are on the menu on the wall. We opted for the black tea basque and the salted egg basque. The tea basque was really good, great balance of tea flavor with cheesecake. The salted egg took me a bit to get used to with the savory sweet combo if I'm being honest but I liked the contrast with the other cheesecake. Something about how intimate the space is alongside the limited menu that made this a surprisingly enjoyable experience. Way different from going to a coffee shop where there just feels like there's a lot going on. Maybe it's the lack of to go orders and that everyone is just sitting and enjoying their tea and desserts. Great vibe all around and would do it again. read more

Stumbled upon this hidden gem in the Noho area and I must say their cheese cakes were so good! I didn't get to try their tea set so I was sad but I got the cheesecake to go. Got the black sesame and the pork floss, seaweed, and salted egg yolk basque cheese cake. I highly recommend getting the latter. Such an interesting take on cheese cake and a traditional Chinese bakery item. The sesame black cheese cake is super light, I would say it was more like a mousse. I will definitely have to come back next time to try out other items. read more

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loved this place so much! It was pretty small and not that many tables so make sure to make a reservation! the pistachio basque cake was sooo good!! We got to choose between a couple of different teas and I forgot which one we got but it was super yummy and one pot was enough for two. Will definitely be back especially in the cold months! read more

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One of my favorite casual tea houses ever. I love the atmosphere inside it's so calm and cozy and they have such an amazing selection of desserts and loose leaf teas. I like to come here by myself and just relax and enjoy the tea. read more

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It was snowing and cold outside when we dropped in to warm up with hot tea and dessert. It has a small cozy zen monastery vibe. Calm and quiet perfect for dates or conversation. I loved the authentic feel... even the stack of menus for tea were individually hand written. The dessert menu consisted of watercolor paintings of different cakes hung on the walls. You can select your favorite tea after sniffing samples brought by server. We selected the fragrant lychee tea. We ordered the sampler dessert story to share since it was just too difficult to decide. The warm sweet potato with carmelized brown sugar and cold vanilla ice cream was epic. read more

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Cute spot for some tea and small bites. It's aesthetically pleasing and they have a variety of tea selections to choose from. Snacks weren't too outstanding but it is a pretty cute spot overall. Seats are limited and it tends to fill up after 1/2ish. Laptops are restricted on weekends and after 5pm on weekdays. 90 min dining limit is encouraged. The barista played some good Chinese bops. read more

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Vibey, artsy, and intimate. We walked in on a Friday afternoon and were pleasantly surprised to find seating immediately. However, it appeared that we came at just the right time because, immediately afterward, several groups came and filled up the remaining tables. Service was good -- it's a one-person show in the front of house, so it's a bit more chaotic if multiple groups come in at a time; but the cafe itself is small and narrow, so it's actually not too bad. We were greeted and sat right away with a sampler of dried teas in placed on the table for us to choose from. I liked the experience a lot because it was more informative than getting a list of teas to choose from. A lot of the stuff on the menu was actually sold out, which I found odd for a Friday afternoon (unless they were gonna get fresh stuff delivered Saturday for the weekend crowd), but we ordered a Peach Milky Oolong and a Sweet Potato Basque Cheesecake. We really enjoyed the tea experience and cheesecake. This is a proper Chinese tea experience, so we were given a tea pot, tea vessel (to pour in tea that's already brewed to prevent over-steeping), and two small cups. We enjoyed sitting, chatting, and sipping for the time we were there. No sweetener was provided because you're meant to just enjoy the smell and taste of the tea; and the tea doesn't actually need any. We refilled the pot twice, and each steeping got more delicate. The cheesecake was dense like a basque cheesecake should be, and the flavor was great! It went well with the vanilla ice cream that went along with it. Overall, I would definitely come back and I'd like to come back for the Sweet & Tea Set next time. I think this is the perfect place to come for a nice catch up session. read more

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I loved this tea/dessert shop! Very intimate space, lovely ambiance, but a bit on the pricier end. I came here on a Saturday afternoon and it was not too busy, though seating is a bit limited! They let you smell their selection of tea leaves before ordering. We ordered the tea set ($42) that came with a tea pot, some sweets, seasonal fruit, sweet potato. We swapped the green tea cookies for a slice of the black tea basque cheesecake (+$6 I think). The cake was so tasty, very dense and creamy with a lovely black tea flavor. The sweet potato was also tasty, it has a brulee top which made it very fun to eat. I wish it was a japanese sweet potato though, it would go so well with the brulee top! The walnut cookies and hibiscus flower were just alright, I wish we had ordered the cake set instead to try the different flavors of cake they had. We got the milky oolong tea, which was so good! I wanted to buy the tea leaves for my own home. I would definitely come back to do that next time! The waitress was very sweet and helpful, she answered any questions we had about the food and was very attentive! read more

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Such a cute cafe and great dessert/tea options! We got the cheesecake flight and we loved being able to taste test 5 different flavors of cheesecake that they offered. My personal faves were the Pistachio and the Sweet Potato. The cafe gets a bit loud when it's full but when it's not, it's a very peaceful vibe. They were nice enough to let me stay seated for almost 45 min while waiting for my friends. Great service! read more

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We went for the summer pop up at Dice, got the hojicha latte and the black sesame foam taro matcha. Drinks were absolutely delish, the cafe was nice and quiet, and the barista was hella cute. Do not forget to get a set of cute stickers on the way out. read more

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We walked in on a weekday afternoon and it was not busy. They are currently having a summer pop up cafe and I ordered the peach matcha latte. I liked the peach puree and haven't seen that before at other places, but the matcha wasn't that strong. You order at the counter and then can seat yourself. You pick up your drinks at the counter. Although there was AC, it was still pretty warm inside. I personally preferred duo cafe compared to their their current pop up, and they are not currently serving anything from their original cafe menu. read more

Food: 4/5 | Service: 4/5 | Experience: 4/5 This little cafe does not have the most seating, but I was able to walk in and get seated immediately for two on a weekday evening. Restroom is small but clean. Service was a bit slow, but not a particular concern. I went up to pay at the counter, but ordering is at the table. We ordered the tasting menu and upgraded to a cake. We got the milky oolong tea, which was very tasty, and we got unlimited water refills for that. The pistachio basque cheesecake was pretty dense, and it was definitely my favorite. The flavor of pistachio is very strong, and the cheesecake is very smooth. There were shortbread cookies and sweet dried flower / fruits. Overall, good amount of food for two and a good place for relaxing and chatting with company. read more

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4.5* I stumbled upon this café as I was looking for a dessert/café place near East Village. Hot tea was definitely appealing when it's only 20 degrees outside, and we were freezing from our lunch. When my friend and I arrived here, we peeked in to make sure there were available tables before we went in. It amused us to see a table propped up a little higher at the windowsill. That might be a cute seat for someone who likes to people watch on a warmer day. Small critique is how their chairs all don't have backings which may not be as comfortable to sit in or hang coats when it's cold. I thought people would sit here for hours at a time, but I feel like people tended to leave in an hour or so. I sat relatively longer probably since I asked for hot water refills. I came here for the tea experience and so getting the remaining flavor out of the tea leaves is part of it. I like how they let you smell the tea leaves before choosing what to order. There's only two sets of it, so I'm curious how to optimize operations if more than two tables arrive at the same time. Also let's ignore airborne diseases. I guess they expect everyone going there to get a tea if they automatically provide the sample leaves. Technically you can just get a dessert. Since my friend and I were full from lunch and mostly wanted to have some tea, we got the tea tasting set plus a pistachio cheesecake. The menus are ambiguous because each sheet's information is presented slightly differently. I appreciate it being handwritten in a cute presentation though. For teas we got: milky oolong, lychee black tea, and herbal Milky oolong was my favorite. It feels like a more gentle oolong that's smoother and less grassy. Lychee black tea tasted better in the refill. I'm thinking whether it's due to water temperature. Different teas brew best at different temperatures and realistically all three teas were given the same temperature water in the beginning. Therefore, I'm suspecting that the lychee black tea didn't brew thoroughly the first time around. Herbal was also better in the refill probably due to the water temperature. When you hear herbal, it's more of a dried fruit tea (not necessarily floral). It definitely wasn't as concentrated as what my mom brews me at home, so it might feel a bit diluted. As someone who drinks strong tea, I wasn't bothered by the concentration here. It's definitely not strong strong here, but each sip tasted fine. Even when things tasted watered down, the water flavor itself was quite smooth, so good filtration action. The small cups made it easy for me to jump around from one tea to another which makes it more fun. It was bothersome when tea leaves would take up space in that tiny cup. Not sure if it's necessary to go the extra mile with tea strainers like the British. Green tea cookie comes with the tea tasting set. My friend didn't like it but I was surprised by it. It's a palm sized chonky cookie. It says there's white chocolate and marshmallow, but it didn't taste too sweet. The matcha flavor was subtle too. The cashew was on the softer side which I think works out with the rest of cookie, but I think it would be better to have them in the same shape (cut in half) instead of a whole nut. They didn't specify but I think they used almond flour here which gave it that crumbly yet soft texture. The dryness actually works out with the teas since the teas can melt the pastries in your mouth while complementing each other with earthy flavors. Pistachio cheesecake was the least exciting part of the experience. I like the pistachio nuts they added on top. The cheesecake itself was smooth and creamy but pistachio flavor was subtle and not interesting. To some extent, the melted texture was a bit too dense and thick. Also I was triggered by the way they call their cheesecakes as basque. No they aren't. They don't have the burnt exterior and heavily sunken center with cracked edges. The guy who helped us was friendly and shared his comments on the teas we tried. The vibes inside were very calming and peaceful. The muted natural colors and décor plus soft background music makes this café a great place for resting the mind or having deeper conversations. The café never felt loud even when all the tables were filled. I would've wanted to sit longer here if I wasn't too full for more refills and had my next activity to get to. read more

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Very cute date spot in the East Village. When first arriving, the cafe provides samples of dried tea leaves for you to pick out the flavor for the tea service, which is a nice touch. The desserts all looked amazing, and the taro cheesecake seems to be among the favorites. Would definitely revisit to try some of the other dessert items! read more

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I liked the cake here! Didn't get a chance to try the tea. Cake is not overly sweet :) Worth visiting! read more

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My niece wanted to try here. So we came to give it a try. Half the menu was sold out. Which is fine. But all that remains cheesecake selection and the set which mainly looked overprice for what was provided. It was a bit of a letdown and waste of my time. Such as tea, a fruit, small bites. Not worth it. We got tea. The tea was average and the cheesecake we got was nothing special. It was the hard dense type of cheesecake. It wasn't too sweet but besides that nothing that good. Came to try. Never coming back again. The service was decent. The ambiance had a clean simple look. I felt like coming here even though to hangout with friends. read more

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VERY cute new tea house in the east village! i loved the caramelized yams the food: they say it's sweet potato but it's actually american yams (this was my only qualm but it was still very good), loved the texture. the hojicha mousse cake was okay but i liked the cookie crust! the drinks: loved the milky oolong. they let you smell the tea leaves before you order the space: so cute and serene the service: kind read more

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They have quite the large variety of loose leaf teas to choose from and let you smell each sample before choosing your flavor. We went with the milky oolong and it was light but creamy and soothing. I absolutely loved their sweet potato basque cheesecake. It has such a rich sweet potato flavor while being perfectly sweet. I'd go back just for that cheesecake. Cute date spot! read more

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Duo cafe was a cozy spot for tea and desserts, great for groups of 2-4. We really liked the sweet potato with ice cream, which had the perfect glaze. The wait can be pretty long, and there isn't much space to wait inside. There's a small table for 2 by the window that was really nice at night. It's worth the wait! read more

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This is a really cute spot! I went with a friend but it would make for a nice date location as well. I tried the black tea cheesecake and it was really good. The black tea flavor was subtle and the cheesecake was creamy and delicious. My friend got the sampler, which included the cheesecake, matcha, and sesame mouse. She liked the matcha and cheesecake but said the sesame had a strange flavor. We also got the oolong tea which was sweet and flavorful! Overall, i liked this place. The service was good and there were many unique options. I had to dock a star because it's quite pricey and the cafe itself isn't particularly pretty. I still recommend it though~ read more

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I got the tea seat with snacks and opt'd with icecream and also upgraded from the cookie to the cake. We got the taro cake and enjoyed it a lot. We walked in on a Wednesday night and did not have to wait for a table. Very cozy interior and perfect spot for a date or catch up with a friend. read more

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Friendly service, cute desserts, but sorta overpriced tea. $20 for tea is a little "steep" Great place to chill with friends though. Very cozy and quiet vibes! read more

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A small tea shop in the east village that's really a hole in the wall. I found it after seeing an Instagram reel, and I loved the experience. It's a small shop so it is very intimate and there aren't that many seats. Menus are hand drawn on the wall and the server is great about explaining the tea and pastry selection. We got a milk tea, caramelized sweet potato, and osmanthus taro basque cheesecake to share between three people. I highly recommend visiting and trying their seasonal desserts and teas. read more

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Adorable tea house! It feels very warm and cozy inside, with a window seat and a row of small tables in a rather narrow hallway. When you look at the menu, they let you smell all the tea, which is a nice addition. The sweets and tea set is great for 2 people ($39). The lychee black tea was amazing, and the flavor really came out after the second steep. The caramelized sweet potato was delicious, definitely our favorite of the sweets. It was warm and sweet. The green tea cookie was tasty, and the combination of other desserts was unique and not too sweet. Overall, it's a great place to chat with a friend and enjoy a very beautiful tea experience. Be prepared for the prices, which is to be expected for a traditional Chinese tea house in East Village. The staff was very friendly. There is a bathroom, and laptops are allowed on weekdays before 5pm. read more

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