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    Happy Lemon

    3.9 (15 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Eric H.

    I still can't believe Auburn has a Happy Lemon! The inside has an open space concept with a few tables, which makes it feel really welcoming and a great place to relax or chat with friends. The staff were super friendly and made some great recommendations when I couldn't decide. I decided to try the Strawberry Green Tea with lychee jelly, and it was fantastic! The tea was refreshing with a nice balance of sweetness, and the lychee jelly added a fun, fruity texture that I loved. We also got a Cold Green Tea with salted cheese. We asked for 0% sweetness and this is the first time they actually got the sweetness level correct. They always make it too sweet, but it was perfect here! This location is on the way to my daughter's school, so I'll be frequenting it often. If you're into bubble tea, Happy Lemon is a must-visit!

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    Annaliza M.

    Recently went and they have the genshin impact collab going on. Didn't get the cups but the regular cups are still themed. The food is always good. The place is always clean and the workers are friendly.

    Bubble waffle :3
    Anthony P.

    The service was amazing, they drinks and bubble waffle came in quickly and efficiently, as well as very yummy. It's a small cozy place that would be nice to have a chat with friends.

    They're great! Friendly staff and never had any issues with my orders.
    Michael A.

    Friendly staff and never had any issues with my order here! Same quality and ambiance as their other franchise stores.

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    Sweet Notes Cafe

    Sweet Notes Cafe

    3.9
    (247 reviews)
    6.8 mi
    $$

    What a cute little place that is located right inside of a complex and is bordered up next to…read moreTrader Joe's. Once you walk inside that a decor is pretty cute and very stylish. This place has great breakfast and looks like awesome pastries and has a bunch of people coming to in and out, so you know it was actually very well like spot. You don't need a code to get into the bathrooms at all. They are free access to customers. As well as the place looks very clean and organized. Once you order, you can then pick out a table and sit down and they bring out the drinks and the food to the table. We ordered a bacon avocado Benny and my sister ordered a croissant Benny and we decided to share the Madrid crêpe. Pictures are attached and they look like pieces of art and tasted spectacular. I'm giving four stars due to some of the noise of the blenders and the pounding of something in the kitchen made it very hard to talk at times with my sister. But if there was no super loud noises and I couldn't hear my sister talk from across the table. It would've got five stars all day. Other than that great service great food. I'll definitely highly recommend coming back out and checking out.

    I always avoided this place because ever since it opened all I heard was critiques. Decided to come…read morehere on a day out with my mom and give it a try, even though I wasn't too optimistic. I will definitely be coming here again! There are a lot of options for food which can be a little overwhelming. However, it is VERY reasonably priced. $15 for a toast is wild but that's how cafes price things everywhere. However, other cafes smear some avocado on toast and add a tomato and charge you $15, here they give you a whole meal with an egg on top, cucumbers and tomatoes, avocado, and more. It actually feels like it's worth your money. The coffee is good even though it's not too unique. I feel like they used to be a specialty coffee shop before they turned to the crepe/cafe scene. The coffee was very sweet though so I would highly recommend getting it half sweet. The crepe is good, stuffed well and worth the price. It is obviously sweet as well so it's hard to drink a very sweet coffee with a sweet crepe. The barista was kind and helpful with any questions I had when ordering. There was gentleman with a disability ordering before me and the barista was very patient and kind when taking his order. Seems like they have good people working here, which plays a big role in atmosphere.

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    11/18/25
    11/18/25
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    Buddy's Chicken & Waffles

    Buddy's Chicken & Waffles

    4.7
    (382 reviews)
    10.5 mi
    $$

    I visited Buddy's Chicken & Waffles with my niece. The options were so vast that we decided to get…read moreone for everyone and take them back home. I opted on the cheddar bay biscuit, got my man the cornbread, got the Oreo for my son, Cinnamon Toast Crunch for my daughter, and my niece also got the Oreo. Each one SLAPPED!!!! The chicken was also generously portioned and well seasoned. They did not disappoint. I enjoyed the art they selected in the building. They also had a couple humorous signs at the entry that make the place feel very chill and laid back. I'm looking forward to going back.

    Oh yeah, let's get straight to it! My first introduction to Buddy's Chicken and Waffles was on YELP…read moreElite Badge Day back in January 2024. They were one of many vendors invited that day. Their spread included small bites of chicken and waffles, but because of my dietary preferences, I only sampled the waffles. I have to say I left that day feeling a bit disappointed, but I decided to give them another chance in the future. Fast-forward to this past spring for my college graduation party. For my food spread, I employed a mini "taste of the Tacoma-themed spread" with Buddy's as one of the options. I decided to order catering services from them. I have to say they really messed up. The order was placed and paid for three days in advance for pick-up (6 combos & 2 waffles). Their order wasn't ready; however, they made amends and comped us several items that we did not order for the inconvenience. More importantly, most of my guests from all across the U.S. spoke very highly of the chicken and waffles. That day I tried only the Strawberry Shortcake Waffle, and I once again felt unimpressed. But yesterday...yesterday was different. They say the third time is a charm. I arrived 30 minutes before closing, so I could only get carryout service. I was going to go with the options I've already tried: Blueberry and Strawberry Shortcake Waffles. While browsing the menu, I saw the Banana Cream Pie Waffle on the special board and decided to give it a try. This moment is where the story takes a significant turn. This is by far the best waffle I've had in the US. The waffle was amazingly fresh and crispy, coupled with a perfect blend of softness, a sprinkling of wafer crumbs, and bananas. This is by far my favorite waffle in all of Tacoma. In fact, anywhere in the world. I will give it a 20/10. If you are a vegetarian, I'd recommend ordering a serving of the crispy "Salt and Pepper Tofu" appetizer from Indo Asian Street Eatery to pair with these waffles. The pairing will get you close to or similar to the experience of the chicken strip pairing. I assure you there is no drop-off. My only complaint is paying $11 for a waffle. The waffle is a very nice size, and I do understand given current prices and the cost of doing business, but with $11 you can make several waffles in-house. But make no mistake. This is definitely worth it.

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    Say no to spicy it's not even spicy but tasted like it was dipped in paprika and total over kill
    Say no to spicy it's not even spicy but tasted like it was dipped in paprika and total over kill
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    Onit Cafe

    Onit Cafe

    4.4
    (207 reviews)
    5.2 mi
    $$

    Such good matcha. Like, really good. And then they have this thing that should not be as amazing as…read moreit is. They put a croissant in a waffle iron and top it with delicious toppings and serve it to you hot and scrumptious. It shouldn't be that amazing, but I wanted to be a glutton and get a second one. I didn't because that would be too much. But darn it was tempting.

    Seattle-Area Boba Shop Review #117…read more We visited Onit Cafe on a rainy Saturday afternoon in June, hoping to score an after lunch boba. Sprinting through the downpour, as we hadn't expected the rain, we threw ourselves into this modern, yet industrial shop, where we saw a couple of people sitting inside like us to wait out the rain. We placed our order with the friendly bobarista and got our drink within a couple of minutes. Jasmine Milk Tea, 50% Sweet, Less Ice w/ Boba ($6.75) - The milk tea has a heavy powdery creamer flavor, but it's not gritty or silty at all. Unfortunately it's so heavy that the drink tastes almost entirely like creamer with only a tiny bit of flowery finish. It's not the most pleasant flavor due to this quality. While the creamer is on the heavier end, the sweetness is not; at half sweet it's not too sweet. The boba is very good, super bouncy and chewy with basically the ideal texture. They aren't marinated that long so aren't quite that sweet or flavorful. Milk Tea Rating: 3/5 Boba Rating: 4.5/5 Onit Cafe is one of those rare places where I liked the boba far more than the drink. I don't visit Federal Way too often, but if I'm even down there again, I'd give it another shot to see if I can get a better drink next time. Bathrooms - Two individual rooms, one for men, one for women

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    Lotus croffle and lemonade!
    Lotus croffle and lemonade!
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    Dirty Matcha
    Grapefruit and ice cream & brown cheese croffle

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    Serious Soul At Cubby's

    Serious Soul At Cubby's

    4.1
    (204 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$

    Lady cooks with a lot of love she's wonderful food outstanding if I lived with her I'd be 400lbs…read moregreat conversation great food Jersey Mike

    Serious Soul is a take out and cater only restaurant. The restaurant is a one person show and the…read moreowner has operated with this model for some time. The owner is delightful and engages you in conversation as she packs the food . The restaurant is showing its age, but remains one of the remaining soul food restaurants in South King County in Washington. I had the fried catfish, chicken, and fries. The thing about soul food is that it all about the seasonings. Now, I prefer the cornmeal/flour coating over batter; the owner does this well. The catfish was well seasoned and the fish was tender. This is the fine line between frying it until it's as dry as the desert or perfection as was done here. The same was for the chicken wings. Light coating, crunchy, and seasoned well. Now her cornbread is good, but she should throw her fires in the trash. They are overcooked and just a let down to an otherwise nice lunch experience. Since she only does take out or cater, the place looks more like a place of storage than a restaurant. It is quiet with mini refrigerators displaying desserts and soda. Surprisingly, the owner does not serve shrimp. A bit of a surprise and I would quickly get them for lunch if they were prepared as well as the catfish. I would rate higher, and keep in mind the the prices are higher than you would expect but happy to pay again if she smoothes out some of the edges of her space and sides that accompany such wonderful catfish and chicken.

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    Serious Soul At Cubby's
    Fried Catfish,  potato salad, vegetarian red beans and rice also tasty.
    Fried Catfish, potato salad, vegetarian red beans and rice also tasty.
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    Mary's Fine Foods

    Mary's Fine Foods

    4.2
    (326 reviews)
    8.3 mi
    $$

    I went to this place yesterday and ordered there chicken fried steak with the youth chicken that…read morebeef or you can still get a beef style, but I got the chicken one which was delicious the server which was the owner. Son was very friendly. I was also impressed if you knew all the local names and what the regular orders were the food I got came out quick hot. The sun also made sure that my water and my coffee was all full I do need to give a warning their sign out front. It's very small and hard to find so you just gotta trust your GPS. I had to open up this app and look at the photo of the sign to figure out where it was in the plaza. I do plan on going back to this place more often. I also do like that. They have real early hours where they open up at seven in the morning. I think I might even go back and try lunch there one of these days soon because their sandwich menu looked pretty decent.

    My family and I were in the area and decided to give Mary's Fine Food a try after hearing good…read morethings about it. Pulling into the parking lot, I have to admit I wondered if my GPS had developed a sense of humor. The restaurant sits in an older strip mall that doesn't exactly scream "destination dining," but the inside has a cozy, old-school Texas diner feel that was actually pretty charming. Unfortunately, convincing my two kids that this was a better choice than IHOP turned into a losing battle almost immediately. We waited over 40 minutes for our food, which, in kid time, is roughly equivalent to serving a prison sentence. Every five minutes I was reminded that pancakes at IHOP would have already been eaten, digested, and forgotten by then. To be fair, the food was good. I ordered the Philly Scramble, and my wife ordered the California Eggs Benedict. The quality was solid, but the pricing left me scratching my head. The California Eggs Benedict, which came with tomato, avocado, and bacon, was nearly $30. For comparison, I've paid less for Eggs Benedict at places in downtown Seattle. Seeing a $28.99 Eggs Benedict in a strip mall in Kent felt like finding luxury hotel prices at a gas station convenience store. The pricing surprises didn't stop there. There are extra charges for things like splitting orders, automatic gratuity, and add-ons. We had asked for strawberries with the French toast, which may have contributed to the final bill, but it wasn't entirely clear when I reviewed the receipt. Unfortunately, the handwriting on the check was difficult to read, making it hard to understand exactly how everything was itemized. Since I wasn't completely sure what had already been included, I ended up leaving an additional tip just to avoid accidentally shorting someone. By the end, breakfast for our family came out to around $115. Now, credit where it's due: the service itself was friendly, and once the food arrived, everyone enjoyed it. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and I can see why people like this place. The restaurant has a unique charm and definitely feels different from the typical chain breakfast spot. Overall, Mary's Fine Food serves good food and has a pleasant atmosphere, but the long wait times and pricing felt hard to justify for a family breakfast. Three stars. Not a bad meal, but next time my kids vote for IHOP, they may actually win the family election.

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