Popular restaurant and café, good food, many coffee and tea varieties, including dry packaged…read more Café Jun is a restaurant and café in the Forest Green shopping center on US 40. It's a smallish space and indoor seating was really full at 11 AM on a weekday. Because of rain, the outdoor benches were not in use, and I saw closed-up patio-umbrellas too. I ordered from a kiosk or you could order online or in person. I got the bacon egg and cheese croissant and it was made quickly by welcoming staff. It was a regular size croissant with very light cheese and a layer of crispy bacon pieces in a well toasted croissant. The flavor was good. This café also sells a number of beverages, including fresh ground espresso, and various teas And they sell some bakery goods, candies, and quite a variety of dry-packaged teas and coffee. The parking right in front Café Jun can get pretty full, but there's plenty parking in the rest of the shopping center. You can enter the shopping area from eastbound US-40 Baltimore National Pike, or from westbound Frederick Road. It's just east of Centennial Lane/Bethany Lane and about a mile West of US 29. The larger shopping area has a diner 3-strip mall sections, one of which is called Princess Shopping Center, so I'm a little confused which mall-name covers which shops. They have a summer concert planned! That should be fun!

I ate here on a Saturday in late April around 11:00AM. The line was out the door and seating was…read morepacked inside. People do seem to respect the 90MIN seating window though so you should be able to find a seat. You order and pay at the counter first and then they give you a table number card. This is how they find you to serve your food. I ordered a regular matcha latte, a bacon, egg and cheese sandwich on croissant bread and their famous croffle. I loved their matcha latte. It's pre-sweetened so no need to add extra vanilla syrup or anything. This does not taste like a traditional matcha, which in my opinion tastes like dirt. This is a sweeter, dessert like matcha. I didn't care for the bacon, egg and cheese sandwich. It was kind of dry and it tasted like something was missing. The croffle was amazing. It has a nutty, pecan like taste to it and it was topped with vanilla gelato and blueberries. I couldn't really taste the maple syrup but it was delicious nonetheless.

I looked at maps to see if there was another location near were I was…read more And as you can see it is, as I am writing a review. I ordered my usual, Pacific all mango base, almonds sub for blueberries and chia sub for coconut flakes. The business was very quiet. I enjoyed my bowl. And I would recommend stopping for this treat.

They have a huge selection of delicious acai bowls along with other flavorful fruit bowls. I…read moreespecially enjoy the power bowl which includes protein powder, peanut butter, bananas, acai and a host of other nice ingredients. The staff are usually polite and it doesn't take long for the order to be ready. The store typically tends to be well maintained with someone cleaning something no matter what time I come. I enjoy the tastes although I dont always enjoy the prices.

I craved something cool and healthy. I chose peanut paradise because it is high in protein and fed…read moremy sweet tooth. The wait time was minimal, though I wouldn't consider it speedy, perhaps because it was lunch time. The interior had decor like others in the chain, beachy and neat.

I stopped at Tropical Smoothie Cafe on Baltimore National Pike in Ellicott City this morning after…read morearriving on a red-eye flight and heading to a family member's home. I wanted a smoothie, found this location on Google, and decided to give it a try after hearing friends rave about the chain. Unfortunately, I regret stopping here. I ordered online and when I walked in, I initially didn't see any employees. Then I noticed a woman dressed entirely in what appeared to be street clothes: pink beanie, shirt, sweatpants, and Crocs. At first, I honestly thought she was a friend or family member helping out in the store because there was no uniform or name tag. Then I realized she was actually making my drink. Not once did she greet me, acknowledge me, ask if I needed help, or even make eye contact. I stood in the pickup area waiting while she slammed blender containers around and appeared visibly irritated. She poured my smoothie, put the lid on, slapped the sticker on the cup, and dropped it on the counter without saying a single word. I reached for the drink and said, "Thank you," and received absolutely no response, just a look. The customer service was terrible, and unfortunately, the smoothie itself was not good either. First impressions matter, especially early in the morning when customers are tired and simply hoping for a pleasant experience. Please train employees on basic customer service skills. A simple greeting, acknowledgment, or "have a nice day" goes a long way. And if employees are unhappy or not prepared to work professionally, they should not be interacting with customers.

I had a fairly decent experience here. When I arrived, no one was actually manning this space,…read morewhich is more-or-less a kiosk under an escalator in this mall. I was intent on getting a smoothie so I stuck around a minute or so until someone returned, but I could have gotten fed up and left. There was no BRB sign posted anywhere I could find. That accounts for the one star off. The employee finally returned with no apologies about her absence, but quickly took my order and rang me up. I paid and she set about making my smoothie. There was no convo but I was ok with that because A. I'm not friendly and B. Who's tryna have convos with strangers when we're all out here wearing masks??? I needed her to keep her mouth shut while she was making my drink! She handed me the smoothie and I dug in. It was delicious! I can't recall exactly what I had offhand anymore (2 days is killer on my memory) but it had kale, strawberries, mangos, and another fruit. Super good, pretty filling. I'd go back here.

This is my 3rd time coming here. This one staff member is so rude.... Faithfully! It's extremely…read moreoffensive and unprofessional.

They have cheese tea here, so my wife and I decided to give it a try. Cheese tea is a cold tea…read moredrink with foam on top that is made with cream cheese, whipping cream, and milk. It started in Taiwan, where they used powdered cheese, powdered milk, salt, and whipping cream. In China, they made a version that used real cream cheese, real milk, salt, and whipping cream. Bengong's Tea is a franchise company that originated in China in 2014. They have over 100 stores in China and plan to expand in the USA . Being a franchise means their drinks are based on standardized powders. That being said, we bought 2 drinks to see if they make milk teas as good as some claim. 1) Burnt Caramel Cheese Milk Tea It had black tea with lots of milk. The cheese foam and burnt caramel drizzle was on top. We got 50% sugar and less ice. The proper way to drink cheese tea is to sip it so you taste the foam first and then the tea flows through it. Don't use a straw. My wife hated the flavor of the milk tea. I thought the foam was interesting and the milk tea was typical except for the excessive milk powder flavor. The foam tasted like whipped cream with a hint of cream cheese. The caramel drizzle had a slightly burnt flavor and moderate sweetness. The foam and caramel were good and should be paired with a different milk tea. I don't recommend this. The milk tea is the problem here. 2) Black Rice with Taro Boba Milk Tea It had black rice tea and milk with taro boba and brown sugar boba. We got 50% sugar and no ice. The cup was full even though we got no ice. Nice! It had a modest milk flavor with a light roasted rice flavor. There were lots of brown sugar and taro boba. Not much taro flavor in the boba. Loved the brown sugar boba and the large amount! This will fix any boba craving. Overall, it was very satisfying in both the tea and boba. The store space had two businesses, Chin Xi'an Style restaurant and Bengong's Tea. When you enter the dining room, Bengong's Tea is on the left. If you order at the cash register, you'll see a sign that says, "CASH ONLY." They have an order kiosk for credit cards. There is a 15% Yelp Check-in discount that can only be used at the cash register. Beware, the overhead menu had old prices. Everything is 75 cents more. The service person might be hidden behind the counter. It looked like no one was there until we got close to the counter and looked over. There was a woman sitting low behind the register area. She was short to start with. The service was polite and quick. The dining room and restrooms were clean. They are located in the corner of Princess Shopping Center. There is plenty of free parking. Their menu had some interesting drinks, so we'll be back. This place is more of a 3-star than a 4-star rating. Since this is a first visit, I'm giving lots of leeway.

Yet again I came because I love the Boba tea. But the female is not helpful nor friendly behind the…read morecounter If you can get pass the Asian rudeness seemingly in America, get you a drink with or without boba.

What a great place for South Asian flavored ice cream. From Paan flavor to Chikoo flavor, this…read morespot had a variety of options to choose from. Decently priced, they also have sundaes, etc. Wish there was more seating, but it seems like a go-get type of of place. Very clean, nice murals on the wall. The two ppl behind the counter were awesome and helpful - letting us sample a lot of the ice creams. They also sell eggless cakes, ice cream which is a major plus. Will def come back if I'm in the area.

Good ice cream with unique flavors and never too sweet. Closest thing to Ice cream from back home…read morefor a reasonable price! Good customer service and they let you sample flavors to help narrow down from their many options. Not much indoor seating but there is some.

My favorite bubble tea location in the area! I like how you can customize your drink and they truly…read moredon't make it too sweet when you ask for little sugar. Their drinks are more "tea" flavored than others. My favorite is the Japanese Green Milk Tea with aloe (little sugar and little ice). Their Taiwanese chicken is also well flavored and well fried. Bon appetit ya'll!

Came here for a quick boba and loved it! I spent less than $6 for a Thai tea and it was absolutely…read moredelicious. The service is always so quick and it usually isn't super busy in there. Inside is a little dark, but the decor is very fun! There is a giant boba tea statue inside and a wall of sticky notes that is cool to look at while waiting for your order.

The dragon fruit bowl is my new favorite item. So filling and flavorful. Perfect meal or snack when…read moreyou want something sweet but healthy. Im addicted.

I absolutely love Jamba Juice!!…read more I was excited to be landing at BWI in the Southwest Terminal to get a smoothie and impossible sandwich, but they were closed when I arrived due to some type of equipment error. Boy was I disappointed. So today I left a little bit earlier so I could go to their Baltimore location on Security Boulevard and Whitehead. I was excited that it was a drive thru as I was limited on time. I was able to place my order right away, but it took at least 5 minutes for someone to come to window to take my payment. But I realized it was because they wanted to have all of my order ready when they greeted me. I ordered my favorite pb & banana protein smoothie, add chocolate, and an impossible handwich. I went miles out of my way, and every sip and bite was worth it.

Love the strawberry black tea but put i5 at 0% sugar because the strawberry syrup is really sugary…read more They have clean bathrooms and cozy lights with board games.

I enjoy myself a nice tea spot. The staff is friendly and they have tons of options. I went with a…read morematch green tea latte with 30% sugar and I added some boba. It was an excellent end to the evening!

I arrived around 10:30am on a Monday and it was packed. There is a small yet ample parking lot with…read moreoverflow parking available on the main road. We grabbed a table inside and later moved outside. To bypass the long line, I ordered online and picked up my items. My order was ready within 15 mins and the website is user friendly. I loved the book alcove, free wifi and intentional menu. The turkey and pesto sandwich was great and I was equally satisfied with my iced, dirty chai. (total: $17) If you are tight on time, get there early or order ahead.

Enjoyed our lunch at this comfy place at the end of Ellicott City's Main Street! An overall good…read morevibe here, as people caught up with family, dates, friends, and solo workers. Great decor, local theme throughout, and they celebrate their local artists. Plenty of dedicated parking and a public lot within 250 feet. I liked my BLT on sourdough, and enjoyed our side salad with spinach. Clean interior and rest room. WiFi available. Fun area where they sell local products, embracing Ellicott City residents and history. Order at the counter, and they'll serve you at the table without much of a wait.